Volunteering
The Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center provides meaningful volunteer opportunities through our youth and family programs and services. We are always interested in recruiting new volunteers. Sharing your time, talent and compassion is one of the greatest gifts you can give our community.
All opportunities help in furthering the mission of the Family Support Center: mentoring children, strengthening families, and helping islanders.
Mentoring
The Family Resource Center provides mentoring programs for various age groups: one-on-one matches and group mentoring for children, SJI youth mentoring for tweens, and first-generation mentoring for teens and young adults who are the first in their families to attend college or vocational school. These programs aim to promote resiliency, relationship-building, and provide academic support.
Island Neighbors
Island Neighbors is a community-based program that provides social, emotional and practical support to elderly, ill, isolated or disabled islanders who wish to remain living in their own homes. Regularly scheduled visits from caring, trained volunteers help our more vulnerable neighbors to enjoy a higher quality of life and avoid emergencies. Services include help with errands, transportation assistance, companionship and other similar needs. Call us, or fill out the contact form below for more information.
Sage Cafe
Sage Connections is a new weekly drop-in program for seniors, along with their care providers if needed, designed to help them stay socially connected and support their cognitive health in a welcoming and inclusive environment. The program will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month beginning June 24th and we are looking for some volunteers! If you enjoy helping seniors stay active, engaging in meaningful conversations, and learning new things, we’d love to hear from you. Musical talents, like singing or playing an instrument, are a great bonus. Volunteer hours will be Wednesdays from 9:30 to 12:30, and you can join in once a month or more often. It’s a fun, rewarding way to make a difference.
Please reach out to Cindy Baker, Sage Connections Coordinator, at sagecafesji@gmail.com or (678) 447-5254.
YAAS!
Help create a more inclusive San Juan Island by supporting YAAS!, a program for young adults (17+) living with disabilities. YAAS! provides opportunities for connection, community involvement, and skill-building through weekly gatherings and monthly outings. Volunteers help foster a welcoming environment where participants can build confidence, independence, social connections, and advocacy skills. Whether you’re interested in mentoring, assisting with activities, or supporting community events, your involvement can make a meaningful difference in the lives of local young adults.
Interested in joining or volunteering? Contact us at (360) 378-5246 or email evynh@jlsfrc.org to learn more.
Contact Us
Do you have further questions?
Call (360) 378-5246
Do you have further questions
Call (360) 378-5246