Support our community by volunteering at our Hub location in Everett! In this role, you'll help create a welcoming, organized space for young people, donors, and community partners by greeting visitors, answering phones, assisting staff, and maintaining our donation room.

We ask for a 6-month commitment of 2–3 hours per week. Shifts are available Monday–Friday during business hours.
Current openings include:

• Mondays: 12 PM - 5 PM

• Wednesdays: 9 AM – 2:30 PM

• Thursdays: 9 AM - 12 PM

This is a great fit for someone dependable, friendly, and passionate about serving the community!

Looking for a flexible way to get involved? Sign up to be part of our event volunteer list and support Cocoon House during our major community events throughout the year!

For example, one of our largest events is the Annual Evening in Silk (next taking place on October 10, 2025), where we often need 15–30 volunteers to help with tasks like:

• Silent auction setup and organization

• Live auction support

• Guest check-in and coat check

• Selling “golden ticket” entries (great for outgoing personalities!)

• General event setup and cleanup

By signing up here, you’ll be added to our event volunteer contact list, and we’ll reach out approximately two months before an event to confirm interest and availability.

Meal donation is an excellent way to get involved with Cocoon House. One of many Cocoon House Programs, U-turn is a low barrier drop-in center for youth experiencing homelessness. In addition to serving hot meals, we provide clothing, hygiene items, showers, laundry, and transportation services to youth ages 13-24 . Advocates and other staff are also available to work one-on-one with youth, addressing client needs in a supportive and trauma-informed environment.

Please see the link below for addition details such as quantity, drop off time, drop off location, etc.

Looking for a great team-building activity that makes a real impact? Sign up your group to support Cocoon House with yard work and grounds beautification at one of our three program locations. Your time helps us create safe, welcoming, and dignified spaces for youth and young adults accessing our services.

Available Locations:

• The HUB – Everett (Colby Ave)
  Max: 20 volunteers

• Central – Everett (Cedar St)
  Max: 10 volunteers

• Emergency Shelter – Monroe
  Max: 10 volunteers

When:
Weekdays only (Monday–Friday) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Projects may include:

• Raking and leaf cleanup

• Weeding garden beds

• Trimming hedges

• Sweeping walkways and outdoor cleanup

• Basic landscaping or planting (seasonal)

What to Bring:

• Gardening gloves

• Closed-toe shoes

• Sunscreen and water bottles

• Yard tools if available (e.g., rakes, shears, small shovels—we will provide some as well)

We welcome corporate teams, community groups, etc.! Once you submit your interest, a staff member will follow up to coordinate location, group size, and any specific needs.

Current Needs for the Remainder of 2025:

• September: Groups needed at all three locations (HUB, Central, and Emergency Shelter)

Love to cook and want to make a direct impact? Join our lead volunteer for a quarterly group cooking session held on-site in our commercial kitchen. 5-7 volunteers help prep, cook, and clean up delicious meals that are served to youth in our programs. This is a hands-on, engaging opportunity perfect for small groups or teams who enjoy working together and believe in the power of food as a form of care.

Meal prep sessions take place once per quarter at our Everett Hub location. Groups are scheduled in advanced and to support this opportunity, we ask participating groups to make a monetary donation for the purchase of groceries and supplies needed to prepare 30 days of meals for our youth.

Have questions? Email us at info@cocoonhouse.org