Volunteer With Us

​​​​​Make a Connection. Create a Difference​

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​​​​​Whether you're supporting daily activities, helping with special events, or lending a hand behind the scenes, your time and energy make a real difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Volunteering with us is more than just giving back, it's about building relationships, creating joyful experiences, and being part of something truly meaningful.

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Choose Your Adventure:

Where You Can Support Our Members

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We don't just stay inside, our days are packed with incredible community partnerships and local outings across Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County. When you volunteer with us, you can choose to support our members in the activities that match your own interests and passions:

Nature, Movement & Wellness

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If you love staying active, you can partner with our members as a motivator, coach, and workout buddy during our specialized fitness and wellness sessions:

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• CrossFit & Adaptive Yoga: Building strength, balance, and confidence in supportive, modified environments.

• Hiking Club & Bloedel Moss Garden: Exploring beautiful local island trails and beyond with our hiking groups, and enjoying the serene world famous MossGarden at the Bloedel Reserve through volunteer stewardship work.

• Meditation: Joining our members in grounding, mindful practices led by a local Zen leader.​

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Creativity, Arts & Culture

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Love the arts? Help our members express themselves, try new things, and engage with the rich cultural scene right here on the island:

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• BIMA & BARN Partnerships: Accompanying members to workshops at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA) and hands-on making sessions at the Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN).

• Improv at Sidequest: Bringing out the laughs, building confidence, and practicing social communication skills through fun improv theater games in Rolling Bay.

Farm & Animal Connections

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Get your hands dirty and connect with animals! These outings are immense crowd-favorites for both our members and our volunteers:

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• Horsefeathers Farm & Wardwell Farms: Visiting local farms, interacting with animals, and learning about sustainable local agriculture.

• Assistance Dogs Northwest: Spending time with and learning from incredible, highly trained service dogs.

• SEA Discovery Museum: Exploring marine life and hands-on touch tanks over in Poulsbo.

Giving Back & Community Service

We believe in the power of mutual support. Our members don't just receive help—they actively give back to the community, and you can work right alongside them:

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• Parks & Rec Volunteer Crew: Joining forces with Bainbridge Metro Parks to help maintain our beautiful local trails, parks, and public spaces.

• Community Service & Fundraising: Assisting our members as they champion local causes, give back to fellow neighbors, and help run our own foundation events.

Ways to Serve Behind the Scenes

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Don't have time to join our daytime outings? You can still make a massive impact! We are always looking for community members to help with:

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• Special Events & Celebrations: Help us plan, set up, and execute our community events, holiday parties, and fundraisers. Perfect for short-term or weekend commitments.

• Professional & Technical Talents: Lend your skills in photography, gardening, facilities maintenance, organizational tasks, or leading a specialized workshop.

Ready to Get Started?

We would love to welcome you to the family! You don't need to be an expert in CrossFit, art, or farming to volunteer. Your primary role is simply to be a supportive friend, a social bridge, and an encouraging presence.

Contact Us Today

Interested in volunteering? Reach out to our Executive Director to learn more about current opportunities and how you can get involved today.

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• Contact: Erika Van Bibb, Executive Director

• Email: erika@thestephenshouse.org

• Location: Bainbridge Island, WA