Volunteer Services

Our Volunteer Programs are currently suspended due to COVID-19.
Please check back for updates. Thank you.


The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office offers a variety of ways for citizens of Whatcom County to serve their community by volunteering to support Sheriff's Office missions. Please contact our volunteer services coordinator at 360-778-6709 or via email for more information on:

  • Chaplaincy
  • Citizens On Patrol

In addition, please see the below links for other volunteer opportunities.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Please visit the Division of Emergency Management for more information.

Search & Rescue

Learn more at the Whatcom County Search and Rescue website.

Contact Us


  1. Bureau of Civil and Support Services

    Whatcom County Sheriff's Office
    Public Safety Building
    311 Grand Avenue
    Bellingham, WA 98225

    Administration

    Monday - Friday
    8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    (p) 360-778-6600
    (f)  360-778-6601

    Email

    Records Division

    Monday - Friday
    8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    (p) 360-778-6670
    (f)  360-778-6601

    Email

    Civil Division

    Monday - Friday
    8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    (p) 360-778-6600
    (f)  360-778-6601

    Email