Volunteer at the Visitor Information Center
Visitor centers bring great value to their towns. The Anacortes Visitor’s Center is run by volunteers who contribute their time, knowledge, and helpful information to those visiting the city or surrounding areas. When you walk inside the Anacortes Visitor Information Center, you will see brochures from the floor to the ceiling of trail maps, lists of retail shops, ferry information, and more. You will be greeted by a friendly volunteer who is happy to share their knowledge about this town. This customized service will surely give you the most enjoyable stay or day trip to Anacortes and the San Juan Islands. And for those looking to help themselves, there is a self-serve kiosk!
Not only do the volunteers cover the foundations of the maps, restroom guidance, and fun facts, but you will get to engage with living icons of the area! Our longest serving volunteer and Team Lead, Kay, has been helping the residents and visitors to the city since the ’80s. As Kay puts it, “It’s very rewarding to be around people that are happy and who also love supporting this amazing community.”
Have you ever considered becoming a volunteer for the Visitor Center yourself? Fill out the form below and bring it to our office, or email it to info@anacortes.org. We are always excited to welcome more volunteers to the team, the more the merrier… feel free to invite a friend to volunteer with you!
Students Looking for Work Experience
We offer an internship program in partnership through the Anacortes High School. Students can contact the Anacortes High School Future Business Leaders of America club advisor, Mr. Wallis, (AHS FBLA) to find out more about internship screening and to receive mentoring on resume building. The Anacortes Chamber will then reach out and practice mock interviews and help connect the students to local businesses in town looking for interns!
Students Needing Volunteer/Community Service Hours
We also offer volunteer opportunities throughout the year for high school students to fulfill volunteer hours! Volunteer duties range from event support, event clean up, helping with beautification project such as the sidewalk planters and hanging baskets downtown, and videography/filming projects. To sign up please email info@anacortes.org or call (360) 293-7911.
Event Volunteer Opportunities
We offer volunteer opportunities at all of our major events! This is a great way to get connected to the community, support your local economy, and receive unique opportunities and benefits! Volunteers for our ticketed events (Anacortes UNCORKED and Bier on the Pier volunteers receive free tickets for the day they are not volunteering! You must be 21 or over to participate in the event, as an attendee or volunteer.) For more information on events and event opportunities please visit the links below or contact the Chamber Events Coordinator at (360) 293-7911.
Anacortes UNCORKED (21+ only)
Anacortes Waterfront Festival
Bier on the Pier (21+ only)
Coastal Christmas Tree Lighting
Beautification Down Main Street
Do you love spending time outdoors? We need your help! Every Spring the Chamber partners with the City of Anacortes to make our downtown welcoming and vibrant for visitors and locals by hanging the flower baskets and planting the sidewalk planters. In the winter, the Chamber staff puts up the wreaths and lights downtown for a cozy and festive feel! Interested in helping with the beautification of our town? Contact the Chamber Office anytime at (360) 293-7911 or email info@anacortes.org.
Want to be more involved?
Interested in getting more involved in your community and getting to know other business leaders? Join a Chamber committee! We have 5 active committees to choose from that are accomplishing great things for our community. Most committees have a time commitment of one hour a month. For meeting times and more information please click on the link below.
Questions? Please feel free to call (360) 293-7911 or email info@anacortes.org anytime to sign up for a committee, to volunteer, or for more information.