Companis WA

Companis has always grown to meet the needs of our community. Today we are looking ahead and asking the same question that has guided us for thirty years:

what does this moment ask of us?

We are excited about what comes next, and we will have more to share soon.

Over the years, Companis has made more than 1,800 volunteer placements with over 250 nonprofit partners across the Puget Sound region. That is skilled support reaching neighbors experiencing homelessness, illness, hunger, and persecution, and building community for refugees, immigrants, seniors, youth, and our LGBTQ neighbors. Together, we build a healthier, more just region.

We're so glad to introduce Katie-Lynn, one of our newest Companis volunteers! 🌟
(Here with Thomas from MSHH Donor Closet)
In May, we stopped by MSHH Donor Closet in Edmonds to welcome her in her new role, and the story of how she got there says everything about who she is.

Katie-Lynn has been through the experience of losing a limb. Rather than carry that quietly, she decided to turn it into fuel, reaching out to Companis because she wanted to connect her experience to something meaningful in the community.

That's exactly what we do: we listen, identify strengths, and match people with organizations where their contribution truly matters. MSHH Donor Closet , an amazing Non-Profit that collects used medical and mobility equipment, refurbishes it, and makes it available to those in need at a greatly reduced cost, was the right fit. Katie-Lynn knows that space as a former client, and now she's helping others access it.

We're celebrating Katie-Lynn for following her heart and sharing her experience so generously. And stay tuned, there's more to come from her!

Know someone ready to make a difference? We'd love to help them find their place.
link in the comments 😉

Our volunteers give a year of skilled service, and they leave changed by it. Supported with connection, reflection, and community, 96 percent of Companis Workers complete their full year. They strengthen the organizations they serve and grow in the process. Changing lives, lives changing.

For more than thirty years, Companis has met the moment. When the Great Recession deepened need across the region, we grew. When the pandemic stretched nonprofits to their limits, we adapted again.
What does the moment need now?
We have ideas and we’re excited to share them soon.

Companis was born in 1994, in the early days of the HIV crisis and the movement to shelter refugees seeking sanctuary. Founder Craig Darling saw what skilled volunteers could do where other resources could not reach, and he saw something more: that giving back changes the giver. He called it “changing lives, lives changing.” More than thirty years later, that belief still guides everything we do.

Meet , a talented photographer and longtime Companis supporter. You've probably seen her work at our recent events, capturing the moments that bring our community together.
She just launched a Substack, and we couldn't be more excited to share it.
Go check it out and show her some love, link: https://charissasoriano.substack.com

At Companis, one skilled volunteer can strengthen many organizations at once. We place experienced professionals exactly where nonprofits need them most, so a single act of service reaches across our whole community.
One volunteer. Many organizations. One community, stronger.

What does it mean to be a social steward in today's world?
For Clare Stemmer, volunteering with Companis answered that question.
Our volunteers don't just give their time, they help build stronger, more connected communities across Snohomish & King Counties.
Ready to make your mark?
👉 Link in comments to get started.

🙌 Your time makes a real difference. Right here.

Companis is looking for a caring volunteer to support kids and families in Everett someone who loves being around children ages 1–11 while their parents attend workshops that strengthen families from the inside out.

No professional experience needed. Just a genuine love for kids and a desire to show up.

✅ Lead simple games and activities
✅ Engage and supervise kids during parent workshops
✅ Be part of something that truly changes lives

🌎 Bilingual in Spanish? That's a huge plus in our community.
🎓 Great opportunity for students 18+!

This is your chance to create real, local impact right here in Snohomish County.

🔗 Apply at www.companis.org/volunteers


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👐 Tu tiempo importa. Y aquí, se nota.

Companis está buscando un voluntario especial para apoyar a niños y familias en Everett, alguien que disfrute estar con niños de 1 a 11 años mientras sus papás participan en talleres que fortalecen a la familia.

No necesitas experiencia profesional. Solo ganas de conectar, jugar y hacer que los niños se sientan seguros y bienvenidos.

✅ Dirigir actividades y juegos sencillos
✅ Acompañar y supervisar a los niños durante los talleres
✅ Ser parte de algo que realmente cambia familias

🌎 Bilingüe en español = un plus enorme en nuestra comunidad.
🎓 ¡Ideal para estudiantes mayores de 18 años!

Esta es tu oportunidad de hacer impacto real, aquí en Snohomish County.

🔗 Aplica en www.companis.org/volunteers