Opportunities From: City of Sammamish

Volunteer: Oct 8 Tool Inventory at Lower Commons Park

We are seeking a few volunteers to help us with inventorying our volunteer tools in preparation for our fall planting season. Volunteers should be comfortable handling tools in a safe manner and be able to take direction.

Water, snacks, and gloves. Please dress appropriately for work and inclement weather, bring a refillable water bottle and wear closed-toed shoes.


Volunteers should meet at the Community Garden (follow volunteer event signage).

ALL volunteers are required to have a valid waiver on file. If you do not have one, you will be unable to volunteer.

Registering for Galaxy and Signing up for an OpportunityPlease register online to help us plan ahead.ALL volunteers are required to have a valid waiver on file. If you do not have one, you will be unable to volunteer. HOW TO SIGN UP If you have already volunteered with the city:  Login into your account Respond to the opportunity Click "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself. Click "Respond as team" if you  are the team leader and are registering a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.
If this is your first time volunteering for the city, You must first create an account and then sign or have an agreement signed online (once done this will be valid for 3 years).

Adults 18+:

Create an accountFill out a waiver. After completing the waiver you can then respond to the opportunityClick "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself. Click "Respond as team" if you are the team leader and are register a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.


Youth between 15 - 17 years old

Create an accountHave a parent fill out a waiver -this will be emailed to them, so make sure the email is correct and have them check their spam.After completing the waiver you can then respond to the opportunityClick "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself. Click "Respond as team" if you are the team leader and are register a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.

Minors under the age of 14 years

Must be accompanied by an adult. Parent or Guardian must first create an account for themselves (see instructions for 18+ above)You will then need to respond as a team and add the amount of spots you are reserving for your team/family.  The parent or guardian is required to fill out wavier online for themselves and a printed and completed minors wavier form must be brought to work site for each minor 14 and under on the day of event.

Downloadable volunteer forms are located at: https://sammamish.us/community-involvement/volunteer/

Organization: City of Sammamish

We are seeking a few volunteers to help us with inventorying our volunteer tools in preparation for our fall planting season. Volunteers should be comfortable handling tools in a safe manner and be able to take direction.

Water, snacks, and gloves. Please dress appropriately for work and inclement weather, bring a refillable water bottle and wear closed-toed shoes.


Volunteers should meet at the Community Garden (follow volunteer event signage).

ALL volunteers are required to have a valid waiver on file. If you do not have one, you will be unable to volunteer.

Registering for Galaxy and Signing up for an OpportunityPlease register online to help us plan ahead.ALL volunteers are required to have a valid waiver on file. If you do not have one, you will be unable to volunteer. HOW TO SIGN UP If you have already volunteered with the city:  Login into your account Respond to the opportunity Click "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself. Click "Respond as team" if you  are the team leader and are registering a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.
If this is your first time volunteering for the city, You must first create an account and then sign or have an agreement signed online (once done this will be valid for 3 years).

Adults 18+:

Create an accountFill out a waiver. After completing the waiver you can then respond to the opportunityClick "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself. Click "Respond as team" if you are the team leader and are register a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.


Youth between 15 - 17 years old

Create an accountHave a parent fill out a waiver -this will be emailed to them, so make sure the email is correct and have them check their spam.After completing the waiver you can then respond to the opportunityClick "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself. Click "Respond as team" if you are the team leader and are register a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.

Minors under the age of 14 years

Must be accompanied by an adult. Parent or Guardian must first create an account for themselves (see instructions for 18+ above)You will then need to respond as a team and add the amount of spots you are reserving for your team/family.  The parent or guardian is required to fill out wavier online for themselves and a printed and completed minors wavier form must be brought to work site for each minor 14 and under on the day of event.

Downloadable volunteer forms are located at: https://sammamish.us/community-involvement/volunteer/

Organization: City of Sammamish

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 8, 2025

Zip Code: 98074

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: October 22 Planting at Evans Creek Preserve

Join the city to work on a habitat restoration project started by the Master Stewards from the Washington Native Plant Society.  Come help  establish native habitat by removing invasive plant species at Evans Creek Preserve.  Give back to your community, learn about native plants and enhance wildlife habitat!

Water, snacks, gloves and tools will be provided. Please dress appropriately for weather, and wear closed-toed shoes.

Meeting Place

Volunteers should meet near trail marker 2 (see map). Please also note that Evan's Creek Preserve has an upper (off Sahalee Way) and Lower (off HWY 202) entrance. Please make sure you navigate to the Lower entrance (off HWY 202).

Parking 

Please note, parking is extremely limited. Please plan to meet at a nearby public parking lot and carpool to the site or arrange for drop off/pick up. If the parking lot is full, you may park anywhere in the neighborhood, WHERE IT IS PERMITTED & SAFE TO DO SO. Please do not block mailboxes, fire hydrants, driveways or roads. Please note any "no parking signs" and do not park within 50 feet of the intersection of Hwy 202 and 224th Ave.

Event Cancellation Policy

Please note, that volunteer events occurring on the weekends will now require a minimum of 10-15 total sign ups and those occurring on weekdays require a minimum of 7-10. An event may be cancelled by the site supervisor 1-3 days before the event is scheduled. Please check your emails or your volunteer dashboard for any updates (we will send out an email blast and update the event title with "CANCELLED" in the event we decide to cancel it. 

Registering for Galaxy and Signing up for an Opportunity

Sign up is recommended. Sign ups close 2-3 days before the scheduled event. If you miss the deadline - please reach out to the event supervisor to see if you can still join. Show ups for a few individuals is permitted, but those that are part of a larger group should first confirm so we can have enough tools prepared.

ALL volunteers are required to have a valid waiver on file. If you do not have one, you will be unable to volunteer.

HOW TO REGISTER &  SIGN UP

Please note there is a difference between signing up for the site and signing up for a specific event. There is also a different process based on the age of the volunteer(s). We have provided a summary of how to signup below. If you have any issues or become confused, you can reach out to us at fsanchez@sammamish.us or sritacco@sammamish.us (please cc both of us for fastest response).

Volunteer Ages and Requirements

Volunteers 18+ - Must have/create a Galaxy account and complete their own waiver on Galaxy. 

Volunteers 14-17 - Can have/create their own Galaxy account. Parent/guardian must complete a waiver (an email will be sent to them). You must have them complete this to be able to sign up for an event.

Volunteers 13 and under - Parents must create an account for themselves and respond as a team with a reserved slot for each kid. Volunteers 13 and under should be accompanied by a parent guardian. A digital waiver (via jotform sign) must be completed for each kid (link provided below).

If you have already volunteered with the city:

Login into your Galaxy account

Respond to the opportunity 

 Click "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself. 

Click "Respond as team" if you  are the team leader and are registering a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.


If this is your first time volunteering for the city,

Adults 18+ AND Parents/Guardians/Team Leaders with Minors Under 14

Create an account

Fill out a waiver.

After completing the waiver you can then respond to the opportunity 

Click "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself.

Click "Respond as team" if you are the team leader and are register a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.

Youth between 14 - 17 years old

Create an account

Have a parent fill out a waiver -this will be emailed to them, so make sure the email is correct and have them check their spam.

After completing the waiver you can then respond to the opportunity 

Click "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself.

Click "Respond as team" if you are the team leader and are register a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.

Youth13 years and under 

Must be accompanied by an adult.

You must have a parent/guardian create a Galaxy account and sign you up for the event (see directions above)

Digital volunteer forms are located at: https://sammamish.us/community-involvement/volunteer/

Organization: City of Sammamish

Join the city to work on a habitat restoration project started by the Master Stewards from the Washington Native Plant Society.  Come help  establish native habitat by removing invasive plant species at Evans Creek Preserve.  Give back to your community, learn about native plants and enhance wildlife habitat!

Water, snacks, gloves and tools will be provided. Please dress appropriately for weather, and wear closed-toed shoes.

Meeting Place

Volunteers should meet near trail marker 2 (see map). Please also note that Evan's Creek Preserve has an upper (off Sahalee Way) and Lower (off HWY 202) entrance. Please make sure you navigate to the Lower entrance (off HWY 202).

Parking 

Please note, parking is extremely limited. Please plan to meet at a nearby public parking lot and carpool to the site or arrange for drop off/pick up. If the parking lot is full, you may park anywhere in the neighborhood, WHERE IT IS PERMITTED & SAFE TO DO SO. Please do not block mailboxes, fire hydrants, driveways or roads. Please note any "no parking signs" and do not park within 50 feet of the intersection of Hwy 202 and 224th Ave.

Event Cancellation Policy

Please note, that volunteer events occurring on the weekends will now require a minimum of 10-15 total sign ups and those occurring on weekdays require a minimum of 7-10. An event may be cancelled by the site supervisor 1-3 days before the event is scheduled. Please check your emails or your volunteer dashboard for any updates (we will send out an email blast and update the event title with "CANCELLED" in the event we decide to cancel it. 

Registering for Galaxy and Signing up for an Opportunity

Sign up is recommended. Sign ups close 2-3 days before the scheduled event. If you miss the deadline - please reach out to the event supervisor to see if you can still join. Show ups for a few individuals is permitted, but those that are part of a larger group should first confirm so we can have enough tools prepared.

ALL volunteers are required to have a valid waiver on file. If you do not have one, you will be unable to volunteer.

HOW TO REGISTER &  SIGN UP

Please note there is a difference between signing up for the site and signing up for a specific event. There is also a different process based on the age of the volunteer(s). We have provided a summary of how to signup below. If you have any issues or become confused, you can reach out to us at fsanchez@sammamish.us or sritacco@sammamish.us (please cc both of us for fastest response).

Volunteer Ages and Requirements

Volunteers 18+ - Must have/create a Galaxy account and complete their own waiver on Galaxy. 

Volunteers 14-17 - Can have/create their own Galaxy account. Parent/guardian must complete a waiver (an email will be sent to them). You must have them complete this to be able to sign up for an event.

Volunteers 13 and under - Parents must create an account for themselves and respond as a team with a reserved slot for each kid. Volunteers 13 and under should be accompanied by a parent guardian. A digital waiver (via jotform sign) must be completed for each kid (link provided below).

If you have already volunteered with the city:

Login into your Galaxy account

Respond to the opportunity 

 Click "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself. 

Click "Respond as team" if you  are the team leader and are registering a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.


If this is your first time volunteering for the city,

Adults 18+ AND Parents/Guardians/Team Leaders with Minors Under 14

Create an account

Fill out a waiver.

After completing the waiver you can then respond to the opportunity 

Click "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself.

Click "Respond as team" if you are the team leader and are register a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.

Youth between 14 - 17 years old

Create an account

Have a parent fill out a waiver -this will be emailed to them, so make sure the email is correct and have them check their spam.

After completing the waiver you can then respond to the opportunity 

Click "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself.

Click "Respond as team" if you are the team leader and are register a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.

Youth13 years and under 

Must be accompanied by an adult.

You must have a parent/guardian create a Galaxy account and sign you up for the event (see directions above)

Digital volunteer forms are located at: https://sammamish.us/community-involvement/volunteer/

Organization: City of Sammamish

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 22, 2025

Zip Code: 98053

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: October 25th Evan's Meadow Planting

Volunteers will work on a new habitat restoration project started as part of the Bee City Initiative. Come help establish a wild pollinator meadow at Evans Creek Preserve by prepping the next area of the new wildflower meadow. Give back to your community, learn about native plants and enhance wildlife habitat! This event will be focused on planting native wildflower plants and mulching over reed canary grass.

Meeting Place

Volunteers should meet near restrooms, between markers 1 & 15 (see map). Please also note that Evan's Creek Preserve has an upper (off Sahalee Way) and Lower (off HWY 202) entrance. Please make sure you navigate to the Lower entrance (off HWY 202).

Parking 

Please note, parking is extremely limited. Please plan to meet at a nearby public parking lot and carpool to the site or arrange for drop off/pick up. If the parking lot is full, you may park anywhere in the neighborhood, WHERE IT IS PERMITTED & SAFE TO DO SO. Please do not block mailboxes, fire hydrants, driveways or roads. Please note any "no parking signs" and do not park within 50 feet of the intersection of Hwy 202 and 224th Ave.

Event Cancellation Policy

Please note, that volunteer events occurring on the weekends will now require a minimum of 10-15 total sign ups and those occurring on weekdays require a minimum of 7-10. An event may be cancelled by the site supervisor 1-3 days before the event is scheduled. Please check your emails or your volunteer dashboard for any updates (we will send out an email blast and update the event title with "CANCELLED" in the event we decide to cancel it. 

Registering for Galaxy and Signing up for an Opportunity

Sign up is recommended. Sign ups close 2-3 days before the scheduled event. If you miss the deadline - please reach out to the event supervisor to see if you can still join. Show ups for a few individuals is permitted, but those that are part of a larger group should first confirm so we can have enough tools prepared.

ALL volunteers are required to have a valid waiver on file. If you do not have one, you will be unable to volunteer.

HOW TO REGISTER &  SIGN UP

Please note there is a difference between signing up for the site and signing up for a specific event. There is also a different process based on the age of the volunteer(s). We have provided a summary of how to signup below. If you have any issues or become confused, you can reach out to us at fsanchez@sammamish.us or sritacco@sammamish.us (please cc both of us for fastest response).

Volunteer Ages and Requirements

Volunteers 18+ - Must have/create a Galaxy account and complete their own waiver on Galaxy. 

Volunteers 14-17 - Can have/create their own Galaxy account. Parent/guardian must complete a waiver (an email will be sent to them). You must have them complete this to be able to sign up for an event.

Volunteers 13 and under - Parents must create an account for themselves and respond as a team with a reserved slot for each kid. Volunteers 13 and under should be accompanied by a parent guardian. A digital waiver (via jotform sign) must be completed for each kid (link provided below).

If you have already volunteered with the city:

Login into your Galaxy account

Respond to the opportunity 

 Click "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself. 

Click "Respond as team" if you  are the team leader and are registering a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.


If this is your first time volunteering for the city,

Adults 18+ AND Parents/Guardians/Team Leaders with Minors Under 14

Create an account

Fill out a waiver.

After completing the waiver you can then respond to the opportunity 

Click "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself.

Click "Respond as team" if you are the team leader and are register a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.

Youth between 14 - 17 years old

Create an account

Have a parent fill out a waiver -this will be emailed to them, so make sure the email is correct and have them check their spam.

After completing the waiver you can then respond to the opportunity 

Click "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself.

Click "Respond as team" if you are the team leader and are register a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.

Minors under the age of 14 years

Must be accompanied by an adult. You must have a parent/guardian create a Galaxy account and sign you up for the event (see directions above)

Digital volunteer forms are located at: https://sammamish.us/community-involvement/volunteer/

Organization: City of Sammamish

Volunteers will work on a new habitat restoration project started as part of the Bee City Initiative. Come help establish a wild pollinator meadow at Evans Creek Preserve by prepping the next area of the new wildflower meadow. Give back to your community, learn about native plants and enhance wildlife habitat! This event will be focused on planting native wildflower plants and mulching over reed canary grass.

Meeting Place

Volunteers should meet near restrooms, between markers 1 & 15 (see map). Please also note that Evan's Creek Preserve has an upper (off Sahalee Way) and Lower (off HWY 202) entrance. Please make sure you navigate to the Lower entrance (off HWY 202).

Parking 

Please note, parking is extremely limited. Please plan to meet at a nearby public parking lot and carpool to the site or arrange for drop off/pick up. If the parking lot is full, you may park anywhere in the neighborhood, WHERE IT IS PERMITTED & SAFE TO DO SO. Please do not block mailboxes, fire hydrants, driveways or roads. Please note any "no parking signs" and do not park within 50 feet of the intersection of Hwy 202 and 224th Ave.

Event Cancellation Policy

Please note, that volunteer events occurring on the weekends will now require a minimum of 10-15 total sign ups and those occurring on weekdays require a minimum of 7-10. An event may be cancelled by the site supervisor 1-3 days before the event is scheduled. Please check your emails or your volunteer dashboard for any updates (we will send out an email blast and update the event title with "CANCELLED" in the event we decide to cancel it. 

Registering for Galaxy and Signing up for an Opportunity

Sign up is recommended. Sign ups close 2-3 days before the scheduled event. If you miss the deadline - please reach out to the event supervisor to see if you can still join. Show ups for a few individuals is permitted, but those that are part of a larger group should first confirm so we can have enough tools prepared.

ALL volunteers are required to have a valid waiver on file. If you do not have one, you will be unable to volunteer.

HOW TO REGISTER &  SIGN UP

Please note there is a difference between signing up for the site and signing up for a specific event. There is also a different process based on the age of the volunteer(s). We have provided a summary of how to signup below. If you have any issues or become confused, you can reach out to us at fsanchez@sammamish.us or sritacco@sammamish.us (please cc both of us for fastest response).

Volunteer Ages and Requirements

Volunteers 18+ - Must have/create a Galaxy account and complete their own waiver on Galaxy. 

Volunteers 14-17 - Can have/create their own Galaxy account. Parent/guardian must complete a waiver (an email will be sent to them). You must have them complete this to be able to sign up for an event.

Volunteers 13 and under - Parents must create an account for themselves and respond as a team with a reserved slot for each kid. Volunteers 13 and under should be accompanied by a parent guardian. A digital waiver (via jotform sign) must be completed for each kid (link provided below).

If you have already volunteered with the city:

Login into your Galaxy account

Respond to the opportunity 

 Click "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself. 

Click "Respond as team" if you  are the team leader and are registering a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.


If this is your first time volunteering for the city,

Adults 18+ AND Parents/Guardians/Team Leaders with Minors Under 14

Create an account

Fill out a waiver.

After completing the waiver you can then respond to the opportunity 

Click "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself.

Click "Respond as team" if you are the team leader and are register a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.

Youth between 14 - 17 years old

Create an account

Have a parent fill out a waiver -this will be emailed to them, so make sure the email is correct and have them check their spam.

After completing the waiver you can then respond to the opportunity 

Click "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself.

Click "Respond as team" if you are the team leader and are register a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.

Minors under the age of 14 years

Must be accompanied by an adult. You must have a parent/guardian create a Galaxy account and sign you up for the event (see directions above)

Digital volunteer forms are located at: https://sammamish.us/community-involvement/volunteer/

Organization: City of Sammamish

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 25, 2025

Zip Code: 98053

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Oct 11 Evan's Creek Trail Decommissioning Planting Project

Join the City on a special restoration project as part of the Evan's Creek Preserve Expansion Project. Volunteers will be helping prep a section of trail that is slated to be decommissioned and planting vegetation to discourage use of unsafe social trails that were created by people going off-trail.

Entrance Location Volunteers should report to the Stormwater Facility located at 2679 233rd Place NE Sammamish, WA (Located in the Summer Ridge housing community) - please double check address when navigating.

Check-in From the trailhead/stormwater facility trail entrance - follow city signage to the blue check-in tent

Parking Only street parking is available. Please carpool or plan to be dropped off. If you do park nearby, please do not block driveways, mailboxes, roads, etc. when parking.

Water, snacks, gloves and tools will be provided. Please dress appropriately for weather, and wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes suitable for hiking (e.g. hiking boots with good tread & ankle support) and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.

If you have any trouble finding the site please call the site supervisor at the number provided below for directions.

If you arrive late and no one is at the tent, please call the number provided on the signs for directions on how to reach the site.


Registering for Galaxy and Signing up for an OpportunityMust register online.  No walk ups.ALL volunteers are required to have a valid waiver on file. If you do not have one, you will be unable to volunteer. HOW TO SIGN UP If you have already volunteered with the city:  Login into your account Respond to the opportunity Click "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself. Click "Respond as team" if you  are the team leader and are registering a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.
If this is your first time volunteering for the city, You must first create an account and then sign or have an agreement signed online (once done this will be valid for 3 years).

Adults 18+:

Create an accountFill out a waiver. After completing the waiver you can then respond to the opportunityClick "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself. Click "Respond as team" if you are the team leader and are register a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.


Youth between 15 - 17 years old

Create an accountHave a parent fill out a waiver -this will be emailed to them, so make sure the email is correct and have them check their spam.After completing the waiver you can then respond to the opportunityClick "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself. Click "Respond as team" if you are the team leader and are register a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.

Minors under the age of 14 years

Must be accompanied by an adult. Parent or Guardian must first create an account for themselves (see instructions for 18+ above)You will then need to respond as a team and add the amount of spots you are reserving for your team/family.  The parent or guardian is required to fill out wavier online for themselves and a printed and completed minors wavier form must be brought to work site for each minor 14 and under on the day of event.

Digital volunteer forms are located at: https://sammamish.us/community-involvement/volunteer/

Organization: City of Sammamish

Join the City on a special restoration project as part of the Evan's Creek Preserve Expansion Project. Volunteers will be helping prep a section of trail that is slated to be decommissioned and planting vegetation to discourage use of unsafe social trails that were created by people going off-trail.

Entrance Location Volunteers should report to the Stormwater Facility located at 2679 233rd Place NE Sammamish, WA (Located in the Summer Ridge housing community) - please double check address when navigating.

Check-in From the trailhead/stormwater facility trail entrance - follow city signage to the blue check-in tent

Parking Only street parking is available. Please carpool or plan to be dropped off. If you do park nearby, please do not block driveways, mailboxes, roads, etc. when parking.

Water, snacks, gloves and tools will be provided. Please dress appropriately for weather, and wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes suitable for hiking (e.g. hiking boots with good tread & ankle support) and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.

If you have any trouble finding the site please call the site supervisor at the number provided below for directions.

If you arrive late and no one is at the tent, please call the number provided on the signs for directions on how to reach the site.


Registering for Galaxy and Signing up for an OpportunityMust register online.  No walk ups.ALL volunteers are required to have a valid waiver on file. If you do not have one, you will be unable to volunteer. HOW TO SIGN UP If you have already volunteered with the city:  Login into your account Respond to the opportunity Click "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself. Click "Respond as team" if you  are the team leader and are registering a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.
If this is your first time volunteering for the city, You must first create an account and then sign or have an agreement signed online (once done this will be valid for 3 years).

Adults 18+:

Create an accountFill out a waiver. After completing the waiver you can then respond to the opportunityClick "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself. Click "Respond as team" if you are the team leader and are register a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.


Youth between 15 - 17 years old

Create an accountHave a parent fill out a waiver -this will be emailed to them, so make sure the email is correct and have them check their spam.After completing the waiver you can then respond to the opportunityClick "Respond" if you are an individual either volunteering alone, or volunteering with a team, but registering yourself. Click "Respond as team" if you are the team leader and are register a team OR are a parent attending with an unregistered minor. You can add team members by email (team member MUST have an account created) or by reserving slots (up to 8). Please note, any person in a reserved slot will need to bring a printed signed waiver. See below for link.

Minors under the age of 14 years

Must be accompanied by an adult. Parent or Guardian must first create an account for themselves (see instructions for 18+ above)You will then need to respond as a team and add the amount of spots you are reserving for your team/family.  The parent or guardian is required to fill out wavier online for themselves and a printed and completed minors wavier form must be brought to work site for each minor 14 and under on the day of event.

Digital volunteer forms are located at: https://sammamish.us/community-involvement/volunteer/

Organization: City of Sammamish

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 11, 2025

Zip Code: 98074

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Washington Trails Association Trail Building at Evans Creek Preserve

In partnership with the City of Sammamish, the Washington Trails Association (WTA) is working on building a new set of trails on a newly acquired parcel connected to Evan's Creek Preserve. Work will involve digging and moving trail materials and may involve hiking a total of 2- 4 miles in/out of the site. 

They will be hosting events 4x/week from September - October. Work parties will be limited to 15 volunteers each and fill up fast, register today. Volunteers will be shuttled to and from the site. Please see the WTA website for more information and to sign up for a work party: https://www.wta.org/volunteer/schedule/

Organization: City of Sammamish

In partnership with the City of Sammamish, the Washington Trails Association (WTA) is working on building a new set of trails on a newly acquired parcel connected to Evan's Creek Preserve. Work will involve digging and moving trail materials and may involve hiking a total of 2- 4 miles in/out of the site. 

They will be hosting events 4x/week from September - October. Work parties will be limited to 15 volunteers each and fill up fast, register today. Volunteers will be shuttled to and from the site. Please see the WTA website for more information and to sign up for a work party: https://www.wta.org/volunteer/schedule/

Organization: City of Sammamish

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Oct 30, 2025

Zip Code: 98053

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Adopt-A-Road

The City currently has several roads available for adoption. Adopters are required to host 2 cleanups per year to qualify for a nameplate with their organization or group name.


Requirements: 

minimum two member/participants (for safety)

participants must be 14 or over (except with written consent from the city)

all participants are required to sign a waiver and consent form

youth groups must have a group leader that is aged 18+ who is able to sign the agreement form

adopters must commit to doing 2 cleanups per year to retain sign

Eligible Groups

community clubslocal businessesschool clubslocal schoolsfamilies

If you’re interested in adopting a road please visit https://www.sammamish.us/our-community/volunteer/adopt-a-road/ for more information and to fill out an Adopt-A-Road Interest Form.

Organization: City of Sammamish

The City currently has several roads available for adoption. Adopters are required to host 2 cleanups per year to qualify for a nameplate with their organization or group name.


Requirements: 

minimum two member/participants (for safety)

participants must be 14 or over (except with written consent from the city)

all participants are required to sign a waiver and consent form

youth groups must have a group leader that is aged 18+ who is able to sign the agreement form

adopters must commit to doing 2 cleanups per year to retain sign

Eligible Groups

community clubslocal businessesschool clubslocal schoolsfamilies

If you’re interested in adopting a road please visit https://www.sammamish.us/our-community/volunteer/adopt-a-road/ for more information and to fill out an Adopt-A-Road Interest Form.

Organization: City of Sammamish

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98075

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer to be a Community Van Driver

Community Van is a rideshare program matches riders with volunteer drivers to take people to destinations throughout the region for the cost of a standard Metro fare. Trips can be one-time or recurring on days, evenings, and weekends. There are currently two vans in Sammamish. 1 can hold up to 7 passengers and the other can hold up to 11 passengers. The vans are both parked at the South Sammamish Park and Ride. 

Community Van cannot exist without our fantastic volunteer drivers who we call neighborhood heroes. To be a volunteer driver, you must have a license, you must be at least 21, and you must apply online by filling out an application (see below). Volunteer drivers get to ride for free and never have to pay for gas or bridge tolls.

How to become an approved driver

Support your neighbors, your community and help the environment by becoming a Community Van volunteer driver. You can choose which trips you drive and how many times you drive a week.

Download, complete, and sign the driver application form. Email the completed form to communityvan@sammamish.us After receiving and reviewing your application, King County Metro and your Community Transportation Coordinator will contact you to complete your driver orientation and help you get started.

Organization: City of Sammamish

Community Van is a rideshare program matches riders with volunteer drivers to take people to destinations throughout the region for the cost of a standard Metro fare. Trips can be one-time or recurring on days, evenings, and weekends. There are currently two vans in Sammamish. 1 can hold up to 7 passengers and the other can hold up to 11 passengers. The vans are both parked at the South Sammamish Park and Ride. 

Community Van cannot exist without our fantastic volunteer drivers who we call neighborhood heroes. To be a volunteer driver, you must have a license, you must be at least 21, and you must apply online by filling out an application (see below). Volunteer drivers get to ride for free and never have to pay for gas or bridge tolls.

How to become an approved driver

Support your neighbors, your community and help the environment by becoming a Community Van volunteer driver. You can choose which trips you drive and how many times you drive a week.

Download, complete, and sign the driver application form. Email the completed form to communityvan@sammamish.us After receiving and reviewing your application, King County Metro and your Community Transportation Coordinator will contact you to complete your driver orientation and help you get started.

Organization: City of Sammamish

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98075

Allow Groups: No