Volunteer with us at The Salvation Army Tacoma Corps

There are several good reasons to volunteer your time. You may relate to all of them, or perhaps only a few truly resonate with you. Not everyone has a passion for everything, but that just means the work can be spread among many hands to accomplish so much more!

Consider the following as you decide how to share your time and talents with the world around you:

Learn a new skill. Volunteerism is a great way to learn new skills in real situations.

Improve mental health: helping others can reduce your own stress.

Build self-confidence:  Volunteering your time can improve self-esteem and self-worth.

Make new friends: reduce loneliness and connect with people who share your interests and passions. Bring people together from different backgrounds and build a more diverse community around you. Encourage social and civic responsibility by being an active helper in your community.

How to get Started

There are a few ways to connect with your Volunteer Coordinator at The Salvation Army of Tacoma:

Go to www.volunteer.usawest.org, create a profile, and enter your zip code to see opportunities near you.

Go to www.justserve.org and search for Salvation Army of Tacoma.

Contact Stacy Blaisdell at stacy.blaisdell@usw.salvationarmy.org or call 253-572-8452 x 104 for more information.

Give back:  perhaps you were the beneficiary of volunteerism and you want to be part of that circle of giving back. Increase your support base:  Increase friendships and broaden your exposure to community resources.

The Salvation Army of Tacoma is a great place to start giving back, making friends, and using your time and talents to make an impact on your neighbors!

Court-ordered Community Service
We are not currently accepting court-ordered community service applications. We've provided the community with a list of nonprofit agencies we believe provide this service.
Please download the document in PDF form below:

Non-profit Agencies That Accept Court-ordered Community Service PDF

Meet our fundraising and events committee

Our Fundraising and Events Committee is made up of volunteers who have a heart for The Salvation Army and either bring a specific set of skills or who are interested in learning about the different aspects of fundraising and putting on events. This group meets once a month and more often as events approach.

If you're curious about what being part of this volunteer team entails, please see the volunteer job description here.
 

Annual Events

Afternoon Tea and Purse Auction 
To benefit Women's Ministries Programs
Old Navy Back-to-School Shopping Spree
Red Kettle Kick-off breakfast and fundraiser
Bell Ringing Season
Toy drives and distributions
 

Committee Members

Kimber Lawrence

"My name is Kimber, and I am a red kettle volunteer as well as a member of the Fundraising and Events Committee. This may sound silly, but I have always wanted to be a bell ringer. When the opportunity came up a few years ago I jumped on it and now I am fully immersed in giving my time and helping the Salvation Army."

 Dabbe Saeteurn

"I volunteer for the Salvation Army because I love serving others! Being part of the Fundraising and Events Committee allows me to have fun and connect with members of our community while making a meaningful impact. Doing the ‘most good’ allows me to steward God’s beautiful creation and reflect His love onto my neighbors."

 Carrington Branch

"I’m honored and excited to be a part of the Events & Fundraising Committee because I enjoy serving others and building relationships, all while being around like-minded faith-filled people. (I also get to throw parties in the name of God) Additionally, I admire all that the Salvation Army does to support and impact the community, including being a place to learn and grow. They're truly doing the most good."

Salvation Army of Tacoma Volunteers in the community

On Saturday, June 7th, 12 Salvation Army of Tacoma volunteers assisted our partners, Tacoma Sunrise Rotary, with their annual Portholes to the Future fundraiser at the Degesch Warehouse in the Port of Tacoma. Volunteers sold tickets, picked up supplies, monitored food trucks and games, and kept the venue neat and clean while representing our corps.

The Portholes to the Future fundraiser supported another partner's work, the Bryant Neighborhood Center as well as the local and international work of the Tacoma Sunrise Rotary.

Pictured:
Frank Spence, Coley Wiley, Jemeel Wiley, Christopher Collins, Vernon Hadley, Peter Lachiana, Austin Miles,
Carrington Branch

Not Pictured:
Ernie Ouellette, Steve Ouellette, Dabbe Saeteurn

Contact Us

Stacy Blaisdell, Volunteer Coordinator, Salvation Army of Tacoma
Email
Phone:  253-572-8452 X 104