At IslandWood, we believe that all of us can play a role in creating a more equitable and sustainable future. That’s why we create culturally responsive environmental education experiences that help students and educators understand their environment and discover the impact they can have on their world. If you share our passion for preparing the next generation to work together to care for the planet and our communities, we hope you’ll join us!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at IslandWood! While we don’t currently have any volunteer opportunities available, please click the “Sign Up” link below to let us know that you’d like us to reach out when opportunities become available.
Volunteers and docents are vital to our mission and are active in every aspect of IslandWood—from gardening and landscaping to educational and community programs, administration, and special events. We hope you’ll join our intergenerational community of volunteers!
As a volunteer you will make new friends and contribute to fostering greater environmental awareness and action. Please contact us and we can match your interests, skills, and availability with an organizational need. Most volunteer opportunities occur on our Bainbridge Island campus, though we occasionally need volunteers for remote work, and off-campus or Seattle-based events.
IslandWood is a favorite destination for groups who are looking for an outdoor volunteer experience close to Seattle. IslandWood can arrange a volunteer project for groups of 10-50 based on skills and interests. Opportunities include stream and site restoration, trail maintenance, and other customized projects.
Docents are an essential extension of our education team, leading site tours and being ambassadors of our mission. Docents receive extensive training in Puget Sound natural and cultural history, as well as in IslandWood’s sustainable design, history, mission, and programs.
If you are interested in actively leading hikes and tours and would like to take part in our next docent training, email Tandiwhe Kongela [email protected].
IslandWood provides opportunities for high school students to earn community service hours while working with peers, having fun, helping our mission, and learning while doing. We need help with land stewardship and community programs year-round and offer volunteer opportunities with our summer camps.
Contact Tandiwhe Kongela at [email protected] or (206) 855-4335 for more information.
The Patsy Collins Award for Excellence in Education, Environment, and Community was created to reward teachers who extend learning beyond the classroom to deepen their students’ understanding of their environment and the impact they can have on their world and community. This year, six recipients will be selected, with each receiving a $5,000 award.
From our annual Dinner in the Woods fundraiser to thoughtfully-designed events on our campus, we invite you to join us. When you participate in these events you support our mission, as the revenue generated provides critical funding for our education programs.
We would love to hear from you! See the contact list below or for general inquires you can reach us at:
IslandWood
4450 Blakely Ave. NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
206.855.4300
[email protected]
Alison Howard, Event Sales Associate, 206.855.4323, [email protected]
Darren Kerbs, Director of Major Gifts, 206.855.4362, [email protected]
Makenzie Good, Community Education Manager, 206.855.4325, [email protected]
Michela Dimond, Interim EEC Admissions and Recruiting Coordinator, 206.855.4324, [email protected].
General Inquiries: 206.263.8866
Mailing Address: IslandWood, Brightwater Education Center, 22509 St. Route 9 SE, Woodinville, WA 98072
Derek Jones, Brightwater Program Manager, 206.263.8866, [email protected]
Brad Street, Urban Programs Manager, 206.855.7073, [email protected]
Brad Street, Urban Programs Manager, 206.855.7073, [email protected]
Dianna Green, Campus Programs Manager, 206.855.4309, [email protected]
Jim White, Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage, 206.855.4319, [email protected]
Rachel Samuelian, Director of Communications & Marketing, 206.855.4353, [email protected]
Darren Kerbs, Director of Major Gifts, 206.855.4362, [email protected]
Megan Karch, CEO, 206.855.4364, [email protected]
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IslandWood acknowledges that we live and work on the ancestral land of the Coast Salish people, who have been stewards of this region's land and waters since time immemorial, and who continue to protect these lands and waters for future generations, as promised by the Point Elliott Treaty of 1855, the Treaty of Point No Point of 1855, and the Treaty of Medicine Creek of 1854.
While the majority of our work takes place on Suquamish (suq̀ʷabš) and Duwamish (dxʷdɐwʔabʃ) land, we also conduct programs on the land of the Snohomish (sduhúbʃ), Puyallup (spuyaləpabš), Muckleshoot (buklshuhls), Skokomish (sqoqc’bes), and S’Klallam (nəxʷsƛ̕ay̕əm) peoples.
4450 Blakely Ave. NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206.855.4300
IslandWood is a registered 501c3 charitable organization.
A Special Thanks to our corporate sponsor