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Be Part of the Community
The Olympia Lions Club volunteers are actively engaged in numerous community projects, such as the Griffin School weekend food project, which received recognition from the Griffin School Board. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities in Olympia, where you can choose one or several ways to help and start experiencing the joy of giving back. Families are welcome to join in the effort!
Would you like to learn more about our initiative to fill hungry tummies at Griffin Schools? Click Here.
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Be Part of the Community!
Olympia Host Lions Welcome Your Participation
Help children see and hear better
Make sure your neighbors have enough to eat
Make sure your neighbors have enough to eat
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Helen Keller
Ever since Helen Keller inspired Lions Club volunteers to be her "knights of the blind," Lions volunteers around the world have dedicated their efforts to preserving and protecting eyesight, as well as assisting individuals with visual impairments.
The Olympia Host Lions Club is no exception – we offer a variety of vision projects to serve the people of Thurston County and beyond, providing great volunteer opportunities in Olympia.
Our initiatives include the Low Vision Resource Center, the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center, vision care for those in need, and vision screening for students in the Olympia area.
Make sure your neighbors have enough to eat
Make sure your neighbors have enough to eat
Make sure your neighbors have enough to eat
When times get tough for our neighbors, the Lions Club volunteers spring into action with projects designed to feed hungry people. From collecting paper bags for use at the Food Bank to delivering thousands of pounds of food each month, Lions volunteers are dedicated to ensuring that Thurston County residents do not go hungry. These efforts highlight the importance of volunteer opportunities in Olympia, WA, as local clubs come together to support their communities.
Do something good for the environment
Make sure your neighbors have enough to eat
Do something good for the environment
Concerned about our environment? So are the Lions Club volunteers. That's why Lions Clubs International has made our environment one of the 5 International focus areas.
Olympia WA clubs, like the Olympia Host Lions, engage in various environmental projects, including:
- Earth Day cleanup activities with schools at local parks
- Plastics recycling to help keep plastic film out of Puget Sound
- The Lions Sensory Garden at the Port of Olympia
- Cleaning up our downtown area in collaboration with Downtown Alliance
We are proud to have helped with the creation of Lions Park on Olympia's east side, providing meaningful volunteer opportunities for Olympia residents.
Fight diabetes at Camp Leo
Lend a hand to local families of children with cancer
Do something good for the environment
Being a child with diabetes is hard. That’s why we need the support of Lions Club volunteers to help us with Camp Leo Summer Camp for children with diabetes. Join the Lions volunteers and discover the volunteer opportunities in Olympia, WA clubs to make a difference in these children's lives.
Lend a hand to local families of children with cancer
Lend a hand to local families of children with cancer
Lend a hand to local families of children with cancer
From gas coupons to assisting with rent, Lions Club volunteers are dedicated to helping families of children with cancer through Mary Bridge Hospital. Each year, these lions volunteers come together to collect teddy bears and other stuffed animals for the children—it's a heartwarming initiative supported by various Olympia WA clubs, showcasing valuable volunteer opportunities in Olympia.
Support our teachers and students
Lend a hand to local families of children with cancer
Lend a hand to local families of children with cancer
The Olympia Host Lions, a group of dedicated lions club volunteers, have a long history of supporting local teachers and students through various volunteer opportunities in Olympia. These lions volunteers are committed to making a positive impact in the community.
Years of Service to People with Failing Vision
AARP honors Lion Michael Petty with statewide award
The Olympia Lions Club volunteers are actively engaged in numerous community projects, such as the Griffin School weekend food project, which received recognition from the Griffin School Board. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities in Olympia, where you can choose one or several ways to help and start experiencing the joy of giving back. Families are welcome to join in the effort!
Would you like to learn more about our initiative to fill hungry tummies at Griffin Schools? Click Here.
About Us
89 years of service- and counting
Part of the world's largest service organization
Part of the world's largest service organization
The Olympia Lions Club volunteers are actively engaged in numerous community projects, such as the Griffin School weekend food project, which received recognition from the Griffin School Board. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities in Olympia, where you can choose one or several ways to help and start experiencing the joy of giving
The Olympia Lions Club volunteers are actively engaged in numerous community projects, such as the Griffin School weekend food project, which received recognition from the Griffin School Board. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities in Olympia, where you can choose one or several ways to help and start experiencing the joy of giving back. Families are welcome to join in the effort!
Would you like to learn more about our initiative to fill hungry tummies at Griffin Schools? Click Here.
Part of the world's largest service organization
Part of the world's largest service organization
Part of the world's largest service organization
Around the world and around the clock, the sun never sets on the work of the Lions. Olympia Lions, part of the Olympia Host Lions Club in Olympia, WA, are dedicated Lions Club volunteers who contribute to Lions Clubs International, the world's largest and most active service organization. With clubs in more than 200 countries, Lions volun
Around the world and around the clock, the sun never sets on the work of the Lions. Olympia Lions, part of the Olympia Host Lions Club in Olympia, WA, are dedicated Lions Club volunteers who contribute to Lions Clubs International, the world's largest and most active service organization. With clubs in more than 200 countries, Lions volunteers proudly sport one of the most internationally recognized logos. To learn more about the impactful volunteer opportunities available in Olympia and what Lions do worldwide, visit www.LionsClubs.org. Discover how Lions are addressing natural disasters around the world by visiting https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/discover-our-foundation/mission.
Join in the fun with Olympia Host Lions!
Part of the world's largest service organization
Join in the fun with Olympia Host Lions!
Want to meet new friends and become a part of the community? Join us for a meeting or participate in one of our service projects. We are the Lions Club, and our volunteers are always welcome—service projects can always use a few more hands. Explore our volunteer opportunities in Olympia below, or give us a call to learn about upcoming pro
Want to meet new friends and become a part of the community? Join us for a meeting or participate in one of our service projects. We are the Lions Club, and our volunteers are always welcome—service projects can always use a few more hands. Explore our volunteer opportunities in Olympia below, or give us a call to learn about upcoming projects and how you can help. Our meetings are interesting! While meeting attendance is never a requirement for Lions volunteers, we do have fun together. Most meetings feature a speaker who shares insights about our area or the people we serve. The Olympia Host Lions meet each Tuesday at noon at the First Baptist Church in Downtown Olympia. Additionally, the Steamboat Branch Lions gather on the 1st Monday of each month at Griffin Fire Hall #1 on Steamboat Island Road. Have a great idea for a Lions service project? Give us a call!
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The more you know, the better we look!
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Helen Keller
Ever since Helen Keller inspired Lions Club volunteers to be her "knights of the blind," Lions volunteers around the world have dedicated their efforts to preserving and protecting eyesight, as well as assisting individuals with visual impairments.
The Olympia Host Lions Club is no exception – we offer a variety of vision projects to serve the people of Thurston County and beyond, providing great volunteer opportunities in Olympia.
Our initiatives include the Low Vision Resource Center, the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center, vision care for those in need, and vision screening for students in the Olympia area.
100% of all monies raised by Olympia Host Lions is returned to our communities
When times get tough for our neighbors, the Lions Club volunteers spring into action with projects designed to feed hungry people. From collecting paper bags for use at the Food Bank to delivering thousands of pounds of food each month, Lions volunteers are dedicated to ensuring that Thurston County residents do not go hungry. These efforts highlight the importance of volunteer opportunities in Olympia, WA, as local clubs come together to support their communities.
Did you know . . . ?
Concerned about our environment? So are the Lions Club volunteers. That's why Lions Clubs International has made our environment one of the 5 International focus areas.
Olympia WA clubs, like the Olympia Host Lions, engage in various environmental projects, including:
- Earth Day cleanup activities with schools at local parks
- Plastics recycling to help keep plastic film out of Puget Sound
- The Lions Sensory Garden at the Port of Olympia
- Cleaning up our downtown area in collaboration with Downtown Alliance
We are proud to have helped with the creation of Lions Park on Olympia's east side, providing meaningful volunteer opportunities for Olympia residents.
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Lions are at work around the world - You can help
If you are looking for volunteer opportunities in Olympia, the Olympia Host Lions Club is an excellent choice for those wanting to serve through community projects. Join us to discover how you can become one of the dedicated lions club volunteers, make new friends, engage in hands-on projects, and truly contribute to our community by serving alongside fellow lions volunteers.
Serving Olympia and Beyond
Proudly Supporting Local and International Lions Projects
Olympia Area Lions Clubs
We Work With Other Area Lions Clubs
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Helen Keller
Ever since Helen Keller inspired Lions Club volunteers to be her "knights of the blind," Lions volunteers around the world have dedicated their efforts to preserving and protecting eyesight, as well as assisting individuals with visual impairments.
The Olympia Host Lions Club is no exception – we offer a variety of vision projects to serve the people of Thurston County and beyond, providing great volunteer opportunities in Olympia.
Our initiatives include the Low Vision Resource Center, the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center, vision care for those in need, and vision screening for students in the Olympia area.
Welcome
Olympia Host Lions meet Tuesdays at noon at the First Baptist Church downtown Olympia. Plenty of Parking at 9th and Franklin.
Call for info at 360 790-8667.
Steamboat Branch Lions meet the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Griffin Fire Hall #1 on the Steamboat Island Road.
The Lions Low Vision Resource Center has moved! You can find us now at 2600 Martin Way East.