Give back to the Slope

Volunteer Firefighter / EMT — Barrow Volunteer Fire Department

Always recruiting

Train as a volunteer firefighter or EMT with BVFD (NSB Fire Department) — or help with non-emergency roles like admin, maintenance and fundraising.

A thank-you from the community, shared by BVFD · Sep 4 · Tap for the post ›

Food Bank — Utqiaġvik Presbyterian Church

Run by volunteers

Pack and hand out food boxes for the 800+ elders, seniors and families served each month. The food bank runs on volunteers.

Search & Rescue (SAR)

Call to join

Support search-and-rescue operations across the North Slope — SAR relies on community volunteers and members.

Senior Center / Elder Services

Call to help

Help with elder programs, meals and activities at the NSB Senior Center.

Friends of Tuzzy Library

Ask the library

Help the region's public library — the Friends of Tuzzy volunteer group supports events and programs at the Iñupiat Heritage Center.

Pt. Barrow Lions Club

Meets 1st & 3rd Thu, 7 PM

Community service — eye-health screenings, feeding neighbors, helping seniors, and youth scholarships. Newcomers welcome at a meeting.

Youth & Teen Center

Call to help

Help with youth programs and events — chaperones and event help welcome.

Piuraaġvik Recreation Center

Call to help

Support recreation and community events run by the City of Utqiaġvik.

Arctic Slope Native Association (ASNA)

Call to ask

Regional Native health nonprofit — help at community health and wellness events.

ICAS — Tribal Board of Directors

Members · governance

Enrolled tribal members can serve their community on the ICAS board (submit a letter of interest).

Rotary Club of Barrow-Nuvuk

Via Facebook

Service-club community projects and youth support. Reach them through their Facebook group.