Spokane Gives volunteer initiative returns this April

The city-wide program aims to connect residents with local nonprofits in need of volunteers.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:09pm

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A vibrant, abstract silkscreen illustration depicting a grid of volunteers engaged in various service activities, conceptually representing the energy and diversity of Spokane's community-driven volunteer program.The return of Spokane's annual volunteer initiative aims to mobilize the community and strengthen local nonprofits.Spokane Today

The City of Spokane is bringing back its annual 'Spokane Gives' volunteer initiative this April for National Volunteer Month. The program, which first launched in 2014, invites the local community to sign up and help support various nonprofit organizations across the Inland Northwest.

Why it matters

Spokane Gives is a key part of the city's efforts to promote volunteerism and civic engagement. The program connects residents with meaningful service opportunities, strengthening the local nonprofit sector and fostering a greater sense of community.

The details

The City of Spokane is partnering with LaunchNW to make it easier for people to find and sign up for volunteer projects through the Spokane Gives platform. In 2014, the inaugural year of the program, over 100,000 volunteers participated.

  • Spokane Gives will return this April for National Volunteer Month.
  • The program first launched in 2014.

The players

City of Spokane

The local government of Spokane, Washington, which is organizing the Spokane Gives volunteer initiative.

LaunchNW

A partner organization that is helping the City of Spokane facilitate volunteer sign-ups and project listings for the Spokane Gives program.

Lisa Brown

The mayor of Spokane, who expressed excitement about the return of the Spokane Gives program and its potential to engage the community in volunteerism.

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What they’re saying

“Volunteerism is a clear expression of who we are as a city: people showing up for one another and being a part of something bigger than themselves. The City of Spokane was proud to bring Spokane Gives back internally last year, and we are even more excited to expand it community-wide this year.”

— Lisa Brown, Mayor

What’s next

The City of Spokane and LaunchNW will be promoting volunteer sign-ups and project listings for the Spokane Gives program throughout the month of April.

The takeaway

Spokane's Gives volunteer initiative demonstrates the city's commitment to fostering a culture of community engagement and service, providing residents with meaningful ways to support local nonprofits and make a positive impact on their neighborhoods.