Opportunities From: United Way of King County

Volunteer: Board Director

We are currently accepting applications from individuals interested in providing strategic direction as a Director of the Board for the South King Tool Library. Our leadership team is dedicated to equity, inclusion, empowerment, resource sharing and environmental stewardship. We work diligently to fulfill our mission and serve our communities

We are actively seeking residents of South King or North Pierce Counties who share these values and can equitably represent our racially and socio-economically diverse communities to join our board. Please click "Respond" for more information and an application

Organization: South King Tool Library

We are currently accepting applications from individuals interested in providing strategic direction as a Director of the Board for the South King Tool Library. Our leadership team is dedicated to equity, inclusion, empowerment, resource sharing and environmental stewardship. We work diligently to fulfill our mission and serve our communities

We are actively seeking residents of South King or North Pierce Counties who share these values and can equitably represent our racially and socio-economically diverse communities to join our board. Please click "Respond" for more information and an application

Organization: South King Tool Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98003

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Staff the Capitol Hill Tool Library

Join our crew to learn new skills, connect with your community, and have lots of fun. No prior experience required!

How we serve the community

The Capitol Hill Tool Library empowers our neighborhood to build DIY skills and improve sustainability, through offering tool borrowing, workspace, and classes.

Our inventory includes over 3,000 items, ranging from ice cream makers to hedge trimmers to sewing machines to drills. Our workshop has spaces for woodworking, jewelry making, and 3D printing. And our classes cover everything from backpacking to kombucha brewing wood shop safety to tax prep.

We're an entirely volunteer staff, and everything we offer is free or pay-what-you-can so that we can serve everyone in the community.

What skills you’ll need

Absolutely none. Really!

Many of us (including the person writing this listing!) came to the tool library with no DIY, woodworking, or "maker" experience at all - just an interest in connecting with our neighborhood. It’s very easy to learn on the job.

What you’ll do

We're open six days per week, for three hours each day. You'll pick a day to come in for, where you and one or two other tool librarians will serve patrons and improve the library. This includes checking tools in and out (like a library book), organizing inventory, helping patrons plan their projects, designing outreach and signage, and repairing broken items.

During your first shift, you’ll get an orientation from an existing volunteer and we’ll help you find tasks that you enjoy.

Why you’ll be excited

Staffing the tool library is a fun, rewarding way to connect with your community. You’ll meet your neighbors and help them with projects that they’re infectiously enthusiastic about. You’ll also learn a ton through your own tasks - whether it’s by cataloging new inventory, chatting with patrons, or opening up and trying to repair items.

You’ll do all this while working as a team with other sociable, community-minded tool librarians who are excited to make Capitol Hill a better place. You'll also have a chance to meet tool librarians from other shifts at our monthly volunteer potlucks.

Organization: Sustainable Capitol Hill

Join our crew to learn new skills, connect with your community, and have lots of fun. No prior experience required!

How we serve the community

The Capitol Hill Tool Library empowers our neighborhood to build DIY skills and improve sustainability, through offering tool borrowing, workspace, and classes.

Our inventory includes over 3,000 items, ranging from ice cream makers to hedge trimmers to sewing machines to drills. Our workshop has spaces for woodworking, jewelry making, and 3D printing. And our classes cover everything from backpacking to kombucha brewing wood shop safety to tax prep.

We're an entirely volunteer staff, and everything we offer is free or pay-what-you-can so that we can serve everyone in the community.

What skills you’ll need

Absolutely none. Really!

Many of us (including the person writing this listing!) came to the tool library with no DIY, woodworking, or "maker" experience at all - just an interest in connecting with our neighborhood. It’s very easy to learn on the job.

What you’ll do

We're open six days per week, for three hours each day. You'll pick a day to come in for, where you and one or two other tool librarians will serve patrons and improve the library. This includes checking tools in and out (like a library book), organizing inventory, helping patrons plan their projects, designing outreach and signage, and repairing broken items.

During your first shift, you’ll get an orientation from an existing volunteer and we’ll help you find tasks that you enjoy.

Why you’ll be excited

Staffing the tool library is a fun, rewarding way to connect with your community. You’ll meet your neighbors and help them with projects that they’re infectiously enthusiastic about. You’ll also learn a ton through your own tasks - whether it’s by cataloging new inventory, chatting with patrons, or opening up and trying to repair items.

You’ll do all this while working as a team with other sociable, community-minded tool librarians who are excited to make Capitol Hill a better place. You'll also have a chance to meet tool librarians from other shifts at our monthly volunteer potlucks.

Organization: Sustainable Capitol Hill

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 98122

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Apply to Join the King County Community Advisory Committee for Law Enforcement Oversight

Do you want to help create a more fair and just policing and public safety system?

The King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) represents the interests of the public in its efforts to hold the King County Sheriff’s Office accountable for providing fair and just police services. Learn more about OLEO: www.kingcounty.gov/OLEO.

OLEO is looking for community members who want to serve as advocates for the interests of the diverse communities across King County.

If you are interested in equity, social justice, community organizing, or working collaboratively to improve how the King County Sheriff’s Office operates, then consider joining the Community Advisory Committee for Law Enforcement Oversight (CACLEO).

Examples of what CACLEO members do:  

Learn about how people experience policing by the Sheriff’s Office and advise on priorities for change. Work collaboratively with stakeholders to recommend specific ways to improve Sheriff’s Office practices, policies, service, and operations to better address community needs. Serve as resources in the community and help ensure community feedback informs OLEO’s work, the Sheriff, and King County Council.Build awareness about ways to address or file complaints of police misconduct.Advise on issues of equity and social justice within police practices and support community-led work to fuel positive change in the public safety system.

Who can serve on CACLEO?

CACLEO members must live in and reflect the diversity of communities served by the King County Sheriff’s Office. Current openings and soon to be vacant positions on CACLEO include multiple positions for people living in:

Unincorporated areas of King County, visit this site to find out if you live in an unincorporated area: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/local-services.aspxSheriff’s Office contract service jurisdictions: Carnation, Sammamish, Skykomish, Woodinville, Beaux Arts Village, Covington, Maple Valley, Muckleshoot Tribe, Newcastle, Burien, SeaTac, Kenmore, Shoreline.

Application process: Applications are being accepted now, click "Respond" and email the CACLEO staff liaison, Jamie Tugenberg, jamie.tugenberg@kingcounty.gov, to find out more.

What qualifications do you need to serve on CACLEO?

OLEO welcomes people of all backgrounds, our staff will provide orientation, training, and support to ensure those interested can learn how to have an impact and feel prepared to serve.

CACLEO is looking for people who:

Are committed to King County’s Equity and Social Justice principles.Are interested in working collaboratively with other community members, policymakers, elected officials, and members of law enforcement on ways to improve police services. Have relevant lived, volunteer, or professional experience. If you have experience related to police or the justice system, community organizing or advocacy, human services, community leadership, legal services, public policy, community engagement, systemic change, trauma-informed or restorative practices, or other relevant areas, we want to hear from you.

What’s the commitment?

CACLEO members are appointed to a three-year term and may seek one additional reappointment. Members spend approximately four to six hours per month on CACLEO work, including a two-hour monthly meeting (hybrid options available). 

Organization: King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight

Do you want to help create a more fair and just policing and public safety system?

The King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) represents the interests of the public in its efforts to hold the King County Sheriff’s Office accountable for providing fair and just police services. Learn more about OLEO: www.kingcounty.gov/OLEO.

OLEO is looking for community members who want to serve as advocates for the interests of the diverse communities across King County.

If you are interested in equity, social justice, community organizing, or working collaboratively to improve how the King County Sheriff’s Office operates, then consider joining the Community Advisory Committee for Law Enforcement Oversight (CACLEO).

Examples of what CACLEO members do:  

Learn about how people experience policing by the Sheriff’s Office and advise on priorities for change. Work collaboratively with stakeholders to recommend specific ways to improve Sheriff’s Office practices, policies, service, and operations to better address community needs. Serve as resources in the community and help ensure community feedback informs OLEO’s work, the Sheriff, and King County Council.Build awareness about ways to address or file complaints of police misconduct.Advise on issues of equity and social justice within police practices and support community-led work to fuel positive change in the public safety system.

Who can serve on CACLEO?

CACLEO members must live in and reflect the diversity of communities served by the King County Sheriff’s Office. Current openings and soon to be vacant positions on CACLEO include multiple positions for people living in:

Unincorporated areas of King County, visit this site to find out if you live in an unincorporated area: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/local-services.aspxSheriff’s Office contract service jurisdictions: Carnation, Sammamish, Skykomish, Woodinville, Beaux Arts Village, Covington, Maple Valley, Muckleshoot Tribe, Newcastle, Burien, SeaTac, Kenmore, Shoreline.

Application process: Applications are being accepted now, click "Respond" and email the CACLEO staff liaison, Jamie Tugenberg, jamie.tugenberg@kingcounty.gov, to find out more.

What qualifications do you need to serve on CACLEO?

OLEO welcomes people of all backgrounds, our staff will provide orientation, training, and support to ensure those interested can learn how to have an impact and feel prepared to serve.

CACLEO is looking for people who:

Are committed to King County’s Equity and Social Justice principles.Are interested in working collaboratively with other community members, policymakers, elected officials, and members of law enforcement on ways to improve police services. Have relevant lived, volunteer, or professional experience. If you have experience related to police or the justice system, community organizing or advocacy, human services, community leadership, legal services, public policy, community engagement, systemic change, trauma-informed or restorative practices, or other relevant areas, we want to hear from you.

What’s the commitment?

CACLEO members are appointed to a three-year term and may seek one additional reappointment. Members spend approximately four to six hours per month on CACLEO work, including a two-hour monthly meeting (hybrid options available). 

Organization: King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Leverage your Nonprofit Expertise and Make a Difference!

Do you have expertise in strategic planning, board governance, and/or fundraising? If so, the nonprofit sector needs you! Many organizations lack the resources they need to fully support their missions and the communities they serve.501 Commons bridges that gap by connecting volunteers who have these desired skills with organizations seeking to work with a consultant, facilitator, or coach. 

As a 501 Commons consultant, you will have the opportunity to review project opportunities as they arise and select only those that align with your schedule and interests. Our volunteers work in teams of two to lead clients through engagements and have access to other subject matter experts and helpful resources along the way. Join the Executive Service Corps and play an essential role in helping a nonprofit realize their full potential!

501 Commons Clients have said:

My experience with executive consulting from 501 Commons was very positive.  My assigned consultant created a really supportive space to reflect and plan, asked challenging questions, and provided important resources to help me be a more effective leader of our organization.        -FIUTS    Era Schrepfer (Exec2Exec)

For more information about this opportunity, or to apply, please click the Respond button below.

Organization: 501 Commons

Do you have expertise in strategic planning, board governance, and/or fundraising? If so, the nonprofit sector needs you! Many organizations lack the resources they need to fully support their missions and the communities they serve.501 Commons bridges that gap by connecting volunteers who have these desired skills with organizations seeking to work with a consultant, facilitator, or coach. 

As a 501 Commons consultant, you will have the opportunity to review project opportunities as they arise and select only those that align with your schedule and interests. Our volunteers work in teams of two to lead clients through engagements and have access to other subject matter experts and helpful resources along the way. Join the Executive Service Corps and play an essential role in helping a nonprofit realize their full potential!

501 Commons Clients have said:

My experience with executive consulting from 501 Commons was very positive.  My assigned consultant created a really supportive space to reflect and plan, asked challenging questions, and provided important resources to help me be a more effective leader of our organization.        -FIUTS    Era Schrepfer (Exec2Exec)

For more information about this opportunity, or to apply, please click the Respond button below.

Organization: 501 Commons

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98144

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Calling all HR professionals to make a difference in the community!

Human resource services are essential to the success of nonprofits. However, many nonprofits lack the capacity, resources, and knowledge to provide these services to assist their staff and help achieve their missions. You can help by contributing your human resources skills and experience to help boost the capacity of local nonprofits while also enhancing your own consulting skills.

501 Commons provides high-quality, affordable consulting, coaching, and training services to nonprofits, schools, and public agencies thanks to volunteer consultants who generously give their time and talents. The Executive Service Corps, a program of 501 Commons, is dedicated to connecting the skills and expertise of volunteer consultants with organizations in need of planning and management consulting. As an HR consultant with 501 Commons, you can help support nonprofits on projects developing materials such as:

Recruitment/selection process Sample external candidate application forms Job analysis questionnaires Job description templates List of diverse suggested posting/recruitment sites Sample interview questions List of questions that should not be asked in interviews Hiring Rubric Samples of Required v Desired Sample employment offer letter Sample orientation letter and activities Background/reference checking recommendations Applicant release form for background check New hire checklist Orientation checklist Onboarding checklist/Offboarding checklists

While the requirements of each project vary, on average consultants can expect to serve 10-12 hours per month for 2-4 months.

For more information and to apply reply to this posting.


Organization: 501 Commons

Human resource services are essential to the success of nonprofits. However, many nonprofits lack the capacity, resources, and knowledge to provide these services to assist their staff and help achieve their missions. You can help by contributing your human resources skills and experience to help boost the capacity of local nonprofits while also enhancing your own consulting skills.

501 Commons provides high-quality, affordable consulting, coaching, and training services to nonprofits, schools, and public agencies thanks to volunteer consultants who generously give their time and talents. The Executive Service Corps, a program of 501 Commons, is dedicated to connecting the skills and expertise of volunteer consultants with organizations in need of planning and management consulting. As an HR consultant with 501 Commons, you can help support nonprofits on projects developing materials such as:

Recruitment/selection process Sample external candidate application forms Job analysis questionnaires Job description templates List of diverse suggested posting/recruitment sites Sample interview questions List of questions that should not be asked in interviews Hiring Rubric Samples of Required v Desired Sample employment offer letter Sample orientation letter and activities Background/reference checking recommendations Applicant release form for background check New hire checklist Orientation checklist Onboarding checklist/Offboarding checklists

While the requirements of each project vary, on average consultants can expect to serve 10-12 hours per month for 2-4 months.

For more information and to apply reply to this posting.


Organization: 501 Commons

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98144

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cascade PBS Volunteer- Various Opportunities

We are thrilled to be able to engage with members of the community who have a passion for our mission through volunteerism opportunities.

Cascade PBS’s volunteer program helps support the work of the organization to build relationships with our current supporters as well as reach new audiences through events and community engagement. There are many opportunities to help events and initiatives throughout the year. Volunteer roles range from in-office work like preparing mailings and organizing supplies to event set-up and break-down, registration and ushering.

To apply, please click "respond" and we will follow up with more information.”

One of our staff members will review your application and be in touch to set up an introductory conversation. Volunteers will be trained and activated for on a rolling basis for opportunities throughout the year.

 

Organization: Cascade PBS

We are thrilled to be able to engage with members of the community who have a passion for our mission through volunteerism opportunities.

Cascade PBS’s volunteer program helps support the work of the organization to build relationships with our current supporters as well as reach new audiences through events and community engagement. There are many opportunities to help events and initiatives throughout the year. Volunteer roles range from in-office work like preparing mailings and organizing supplies to event set-up and break-down, registration and ushering.

To apply, please click "respond" and we will follow up with more information.”

One of our staff members will review your application and be in touch to set up an introductory conversation. Volunteers will be trained and activated for on a rolling basis for opportunities throughout the year.

 

Organization: Cascade PBS

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98109

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Architects Without Borders Seattle - Board Leadership Opportunity

Architects Without Borders Seattle (AWBS) is seeking talented and passionate leaders to serve a two-year term on our Board of Directors from January 2023 through December 2024. 

 

Diversity is crucial to the success of our mission to collaborate with underserved communities to deliver ecologically sensitive, culturally appropriate, life-changing design solutions in Seattle and around the world. We seek members who have ties or lived experience with underserved communities locally and/or internationally. Skills helpful to AWBS at this time include fundraising, marketing, and international development.  We are also seeking those who have a current Washington State architect license.

 

About AWBS

Founded in 2005 by a group of Seattle architects and designers in response to a devastating tsunami, Architects Without Borders Seattle is committed to providing pro bono services to build strong communities. AWBS is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Volunteers are fundamental to our work as all our project work is completely volunteer led and assisted. AWBS’s one paid staff member is our Executive Director, who reports to the Board of Directors.

AWBS Mission and Values

AWBS volunteers collaborate with underserved communities to deliver ecologically sensitive, culturally appropriate, life-changing design. 

Core Values:

Appropriate design solutions are vital to communities and the environment

Collaborative long-term relationships with communities are essential to providing effective design assistance

Exchange of knowledge and skills can empower both communities and designers

Interdisciplinary teams create innovative and insightful projects

Volunteer passion, energy, and efforts make our work possible
 

Board of Directors Responsibilities

AWBS Board members advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with leadership and general promotion of Architects Without Borders Seattle. Although board members are not directly responsible for project work, they assist the Project Committee with project leadership. Board members serve as ambassadors and guide the sustainability of the organization.

 

Board members serve as advisors by:

providing mission-focused guidance during potential project vetting, and to project teams, as needed

mentoring new board members

serving on one board committee to focus on specific parts of AWB’s mission and needs 

Board members serve as ambassadors by:

reflecting the Mission and Core Values of the organization

strengthening relationships between AWBS and the local community

advancing AWBS’s mission and services 

supporting activities to develop funding for the organization

 

Board members guide the sustainability of the organization by:

understanding and adhering to the policies and procedures of AWBS

developing organizational policy, and creating, reviewing, and evaluating organizational plans

engaging in strategic planning to establish long and short-term goals and priorities

overseeing personnel and staff accountability and development 

recognizing and avoiding conflicts of interest 

ensuring the organization’s fiscal stability by:

becoming familiar with AWBS’s finances, budget, and financial/resource needs

connecting AWBS with sponsors, donors, and other funding opportunities

supporting AWBS financially with a personally meaningful gift through a monthly recurring donation, and/or donations at fundraising events, and/or donations at other times during the year 

 

Meetings and Time Commitment

AWBS Board members should commit in the range of 12-25 hours per month to AWBS, distributed between the monthly board meeting, events, and work related to the organization, as well as committee meetings. Each board member will participate and serve on at least one board committee, which aligns with their areas of expertise and interest. The board will engage in an annual retreat of approximately 6-8 hours, usually held on a weekend day in February. 

 

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, as of March 2020, the board has been meeting virtually via Zoom instead of the in-person meetings itemized below. In-person meetings will resume in the future when it is safe to do so.

The board of directors meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in downtown Seattle at our office at 1101 2nd Ave. 

Committee meetings generally take place once per month for 90 minutes in person or by zoom. Members are expected to attend at least three Projects Committee meetings each year (a monthly gathering of volunteer teams doing the inspiring work of the organization)

Board members are expected to attend and participate in organization-wide events (e.g. the annual fundraiser, annual volunteer appreciation, etc.)

One board term is two years long, with the option to continue serving on the board after the first term

 

To apply for a position on the AWBS Board of Directors, please click the Respond button below. We will follow up with you to request additional information (listed below) 

 

A current resume with contact information to help us get to know you (a thorough LinkedIn or similar profile is also acceptable – we’re interested in content, not polish)

A Statement of Interest replying specifically to board member responsibilities. Please consider the following questions as you compose your Statement of Interest:

What prompted your interest in joining the AWBS Board?

What do you know about AWBS, and what would you like to learn about us?

What challenges, issues, or needs would you like to address as an AWBS Board member?   

What areas of expertise, special skills, training, or personal qualities do you feel would be most important to your work on the AWBS Board? 

What will be the biggest challenges in sharing your personal time, energy, and financial resources with AWBS?  

Are there any thoughts, questions, or concerns that may have come up while thinking about these questions that you would like to share with us?

 

Interviews will be conducted in December with offers to join the board extended by mid-January.

Organization: Architects Without Borders Seattle

Architects Without Borders Seattle (AWBS) is seeking talented and passionate leaders to serve a two-year term on our Board of Directors from January 2023 through December 2024. 

 

Diversity is crucial to the success of our mission to collaborate with underserved communities to deliver ecologically sensitive, culturally appropriate, life-changing design solutions in Seattle and around the world. We seek members who have ties or lived experience with underserved communities locally and/or internationally. Skills helpful to AWBS at this time include fundraising, marketing, and international development.  We are also seeking those who have a current Washington State architect license.

 

About AWBS

Founded in 2005 by a group of Seattle architects and designers in response to a devastating tsunami, Architects Without Borders Seattle is committed to providing pro bono services to build strong communities. AWBS is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Volunteers are fundamental to our work as all our project work is completely volunteer led and assisted. AWBS’s one paid staff member is our Executive Director, who reports to the Board of Directors.

AWBS Mission and Values

AWBS volunteers collaborate with underserved communities to deliver ecologically sensitive, culturally appropriate, life-changing design. 

Core Values:

Appropriate design solutions are vital to communities and the environment

Collaborative long-term relationships with communities are essential to providing effective design assistance

Exchange of knowledge and skills can empower both communities and designers

Interdisciplinary teams create innovative and insightful projects

Volunteer passion, energy, and efforts make our work possible
 

Board of Directors Responsibilities

AWBS Board members advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with leadership and general promotion of Architects Without Borders Seattle. Although board members are not directly responsible for project work, they assist the Project Committee with project leadership. Board members serve as ambassadors and guide the sustainability of the organization.

 

Board members serve as advisors by:

providing mission-focused guidance during potential project vetting, and to project teams, as needed

mentoring new board members

serving on one board committee to focus on specific parts of AWB’s mission and needs 

Board members serve as ambassadors by:

reflecting the Mission and Core Values of the organization

strengthening relationships between AWBS and the local community

advancing AWBS’s mission and services 

supporting activities to develop funding for the organization

 

Board members guide the sustainability of the organization by:

understanding and adhering to the policies and procedures of AWBS

developing organizational policy, and creating, reviewing, and evaluating organizational plans

engaging in strategic planning to establish long and short-term goals and priorities

overseeing personnel and staff accountability and development 

recognizing and avoiding conflicts of interest 

ensuring the organization’s fiscal stability by:

becoming familiar with AWBS’s finances, budget, and financial/resource needs

connecting AWBS with sponsors, donors, and other funding opportunities

supporting AWBS financially with a personally meaningful gift through a monthly recurring donation, and/or donations at fundraising events, and/or donations at other times during the year 

 

Meetings and Time Commitment

AWBS Board members should commit in the range of 12-25 hours per month to AWBS, distributed between the monthly board meeting, events, and work related to the organization, as well as committee meetings. Each board member will participate and serve on at least one board committee, which aligns with their areas of expertise and interest. The board will engage in an annual retreat of approximately 6-8 hours, usually held on a weekend day in February. 

 

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, as of March 2020, the board has been meeting virtually via Zoom instead of the in-person meetings itemized below. In-person meetings will resume in the future when it is safe to do so.

The board of directors meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in downtown Seattle at our office at 1101 2nd Ave. 

Committee meetings generally take place once per month for 90 minutes in person or by zoom. Members are expected to attend at least three Projects Committee meetings each year (a monthly gathering of volunteer teams doing the inspiring work of the organization)

Board members are expected to attend and participate in organization-wide events (e.g. the annual fundraiser, annual volunteer appreciation, etc.)

One board term is two years long, with the option to continue serving on the board after the first term

 

To apply for a position on the AWBS Board of Directors, please click the Respond button below. We will follow up with you to request additional information (listed below) 

 

A current resume with contact information to help us get to know you (a thorough LinkedIn or similar profile is also acceptable – we’re interested in content, not polish)

A Statement of Interest replying specifically to board member responsibilities. Please consider the following questions as you compose your Statement of Interest:

What prompted your interest in joining the AWBS Board?

What do you know about AWBS, and what would you like to learn about us?

What challenges, issues, or needs would you like to address as an AWBS Board member?   

What areas of expertise, special skills, training, or personal qualities do you feel would be most important to your work on the AWBS Board? 

What will be the biggest challenges in sharing your personal time, energy, and financial resources with AWBS?  

Are there any thoughts, questions, or concerns that may have come up while thinking about these questions that you would like to share with us?

 

Interviews will be conducted in December with offers to join the board extended by mid-January.

Organization: Architects Without Borders Seattle

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Habitat Store Volunteer

Volunteer in our Restores!

Our Store Opportunities... 

Our Habitat Stores are stores are located in Bellevue, Southcenter, Auburn and Ellensburg. Stores opportunities and are open to volunteers 14 and older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult (21+) for their entire shift.
Our stores are open Monday through Saturday and volunteers can sign up for a Full day shift (10:15am-6:00pm) or a half day shift in the morning (10:15am-2:00pm), or the afternoon (2:00pm-6:00pm).
At our stores, you will have the opportunity to participate in tasks such as, assisting customers, cleaning/organizing, or taking in furniture.  

 

OTHER OPPORTUNITES WITH US

HOMEOWNER SERVICES - Our current greatest need for volunteers is with our Homeowner Services department. There are a few different roles that help us select and support the applicant families we partner with, and typically involve 1-2 hours per month, though there is certainly an opportunity for more hours if interested! You can find more details in the attached flier. 

CONSTRUCTION - If you’re interested in construction volunteering, our sites are open to volunteers every Wednesday through Saturday, for anyone 16 and older. Volunteer of all skill levels are welcome to sign up for for full day shifts (8:45am-4:00pm). Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult (21+). We are currently building in the Renton and North Bend neighborhoods.
Opportunities at our construction locations will vary greatly depending on where we are in our building stage. You could have the opportunity to participate in anything from building walls, to painting or adding the finishing touches.

Organization: Habitat For Humanity Seattle-King County

Volunteer in our Restores!

Our Store Opportunities... 

Our Habitat Stores are stores are located in Bellevue, Southcenter, Auburn and Ellensburg. Stores opportunities and are open to volunteers 14 and older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult (21+) for their entire shift.
Our stores are open Monday through Saturday and volunteers can sign up for a Full day shift (10:15am-6:00pm) or a half day shift in the morning (10:15am-2:00pm), or the afternoon (2:00pm-6:00pm).
At our stores, you will have the opportunity to participate in tasks such as, assisting customers, cleaning/organizing, or taking in furniture.  

 

OTHER OPPORTUNITES WITH US

HOMEOWNER SERVICES - Our current greatest need for volunteers is with our Homeowner Services department. There are a few different roles that help us select and support the applicant families we partner with, and typically involve 1-2 hours per month, though there is certainly an opportunity for more hours if interested! You can find more details in the attached flier. 

CONSTRUCTION - If you’re interested in construction volunteering, our sites are open to volunteers every Wednesday through Saturday, for anyone 16 and older. Volunteer of all skill levels are welcome to sign up for for full day shifts (8:45am-4:00pm). Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult (21+). We are currently building in the Renton and North Bend neighborhoods.
Opportunities at our construction locations will vary greatly depending on where we are in our building stage. You could have the opportunity to participate in anything from building walls, to painting or adding the finishing touches.

Organization: Habitat For Humanity Seattle-King County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98101

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Work on a community food forest

  Join us to improve food access and build community by creating a sustainable forest garden in the heart of Beacon Hill! Help steward 3.5 acres of public land into a garden, food forest, and educational space.

Volunteers meet regularly to work in projects in

horticulture permaculture construction community outreach native plant wetland bee keeping compost making.

No experience required. You will work alongside experienced stewards. Ideas for new projects welcome!

 

COVID Update

For now, we are organizing small group work sessions focused on a variety of tasks that can be accomplished while maintaining social distancing and sanitary best practices. These sessions are strictly limited in attendance. To receive notifications about these opportunities, click the "Respond" button and we will share the sign-up link for the listserv.

Organization: Beacon Food Forest

  Join us to improve food access and build community by creating a sustainable forest garden in the heart of Beacon Hill! Help steward 3.5 acres of public land into a garden, food forest, and educational space.

Volunteers meet regularly to work in projects in

horticulture permaculture construction community outreach native plant wetland bee keeping compost making.

No experience required. You will work alongside experienced stewards. Ideas for new projects welcome!

 

COVID Update

For now, we are organizing small group work sessions focused on a variety of tasks that can be accomplished while maintaining social distancing and sanitary best practices. These sessions are strictly limited in attendance. To receive notifications about these opportunities, click the "Respond" button and we will share the sign-up link for the listserv.

Organization: Beacon Food Forest

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98108

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Apply your coaching skills to support nonprofit leaders

Are you a professional coach who is looking for ways to engage in the community?

We are in high demand for volunteers with coaching certifications and passion for making a difference in the nonprofit community by providing leadership, executive, business, or performance coaching to the senior level leaders including Executives, Directors, Board members, and teams. Coaches who have had work experience in nonprofits are encouraged to apply, as many nonprofit leaders appreciate the guidance of coaches who have been in their shoes.

501 Commons provides high-quality, affordable consulting, coaching, and training services to nonprofits, schools, and public agencies thanks to a corps of skilled volunteers who put their expertise to good use. As a coach with 501 Commons, you can help support nonprofits on projects such as:

Increased awareness and confidence in leadership abilities Improved clarity and ability to guide the organization toward fulfillment of its vision Enhanced relationships with staff, Board, and others Improved time management and productivity Increased job satisfaction and optimism about their organization Expanded personal and organizational capacity

Our typical coaching engagement is 15 hours over 6 months where some sessions happen in person and others over the phone or video conferencing.

As a service corps member, you will:

Be a part of our coaching community with ample networking opportunities. Access our online training, resource library, and workshops Apply your background and expertise towards supporting the nonprofit community

Additionally, if you are in the process of obtaining your coaching certificate, you are welcome to apply. The hours you spend with our clients will count towards your certification.

For more information, please reply to this posting.

Organization: 501 Commons

Are you a professional coach who is looking for ways to engage in the community?

We are in high demand for volunteers with coaching certifications and passion for making a difference in the nonprofit community by providing leadership, executive, business, or performance coaching to the senior level leaders including Executives, Directors, Board members, and teams. Coaches who have had work experience in nonprofits are encouraged to apply, as many nonprofit leaders appreciate the guidance of coaches who have been in their shoes.

501 Commons provides high-quality, affordable consulting, coaching, and training services to nonprofits, schools, and public agencies thanks to a corps of skilled volunteers who put their expertise to good use. As a coach with 501 Commons, you can help support nonprofits on projects such as:

Increased awareness and confidence in leadership abilities Improved clarity and ability to guide the organization toward fulfillment of its vision Enhanced relationships with staff, Board, and others Improved time management and productivity Increased job satisfaction and optimism about their organization Expanded personal and organizational capacity

Our typical coaching engagement is 15 hours over 6 months where some sessions happen in person and others over the phone or video conferencing.

As a service corps member, you will:

Be a part of our coaching community with ample networking opportunities. Access our online training, resource library, and workshops Apply your background and expertise towards supporting the nonprofit community

Additionally, if you are in the process of obtaining your coaching certificate, you are welcome to apply. The hours you spend with our clients will count towards your certification.

For more information, please reply to this posting.

Organization: 501 Commons

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98144

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Spread the Word While Getting a Little Exercise!

Help promote our upcoming events and classes by putting up posters at local businesses and community buildings (like the libraries).

Volunteers pick an area in Greenwood-Phinney or adjacent neighborhoods (Ballard, Green Lake, Fremont, etc). We'll provide you with posters and hanging supplies. This is a great opportunity for students and young children with their parents. Flexible schedule.

Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) is a well-established community organization in good standing with neighborhood organizations. Most businesses are very happy to help us promote our activities for the community!

Organization: Phinney Neighborhood Association

Help promote our upcoming events and classes by putting up posters at local businesses and community buildings (like the libraries).

Volunteers pick an area in Greenwood-Phinney or adjacent neighborhoods (Ballard, Green Lake, Fremont, etc). We'll provide you with posters and hanging supplies. This is a great opportunity for students and young children with their parents. Flexible schedule.

Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) is a well-established community organization in good standing with neighborhood organizations. Most businesses are very happy to help us promote our activities for the community!

Organization: Phinney Neighborhood Association

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98103

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Board (not Bored) Members Needed for the PNA

The Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) is seeking candidates for its Board of Directors and we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for community members who are passionate about the PNA’s mission to build community, and are actively working to build a more equitable and inclusive Board and organization. We value a diversity of opinions, backgrounds, ages, and ethnicities, and encourage people representing the diverse elements of our community to apply. Additionally, we are looking for members who have expertise in finance, fundraising, law, nonprofit management, public relations, racial equity, and real estate.

Board members can serve up to two 3-year terms, starting in January, and generally spend 4 to 8 hours per month for board and committee meetings and supporting events. Our Board members are active and engaged!

 

Organization: Phinney Neighborhood Association

The Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) is seeking candidates for its Board of Directors and we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for community members who are passionate about the PNA’s mission to build community, and are actively working to build a more equitable and inclusive Board and organization. We value a diversity of opinions, backgrounds, ages, and ethnicities, and encourage people representing the diverse elements of our community to apply. Additionally, we are looking for members who have expertise in finance, fundraising, law, nonprofit management, public relations, racial equity, and real estate.

Board members can serve up to two 3-year terms, starting in January, and generally spend 4 to 8 hours per month for board and committee meetings and supporting events. Our Board members are active and engaged!

 

Organization: Phinney Neighborhood Association

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98103

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Seattle Neighborhood Greenways board

Seattle Neighborhood Greenways (SNG) is an exciting nonprofit organization that needs caring and passionate people like you. More than ever, advocacy for healthy living and shared use of our public spaces is critical.  SNG's strong record of working collaboratively has brought our communities many new opportunities to be active and connected.  It is an exciting time for SNG and the diverse and community-based organization will play a vital role in re-energizing our city. 

Some of our recent accomplishments include:

Whose Streets? Our Streets! (WSOS): In response to the murder of George Floyd and other people of color at the hands of police, we started the WSOS workgroup to completely rethink traffic law enforcement.  Stay Healthy Streets: We envisioned a network of Stay Healthy Streets to give people space to safely travel and recreate during the pandemic. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) responded by implementing over 26 miles of Stay Healthy Streets in 19 locations around the city. Vision Zero is the goal of having zero people die or be seriously injured in traffic on our streets by 2030. Thanks to our advocacy efforts, the city reduced the speed limit on 200 miles of Seattle’s streets and installed 250 traffic crosswalk lights that give people who are walking a head start.

Reasons to Get Involved with the Board

Give back: SNG’s mission truly does make our communities safer, healthier, more equitable and more sustainable.  Creates a new place to play:  Opening streets to pedestrians, runners and rollers takes the pressure off our parks and open spaces and provides opportunities for recreation and transportation in all neighborhoods. Make a difference: SNG is still a small (but mighty!) organization and participation from Board members truly makes a difference in the success of the organization.  Committed to Safety:  SNG is committed to ending traffic deaths and serious injuries which disproportionately impacts communicates of color and unhoused folks. Elevating mobility concerns and needs from the most vulnerable users on our roads is critical to our mission. Collaborative and Inclusive: The SNG Board is full of people who roll up their sleeves to help in whatever way they can. Our organizing style is collaborative, inclusive and coalition-based.  Fun: Board members go on optional bike rides, walking tours, and dinner parties together.  Interesting: SNG’s work is ever evolving and there is always more to learn.  

Board Overview

The Board is composed of 10-15 people, elected by the Board and ratified by the organization’s membership. Board members serve 2-year terms aligned with the calendar year. There are no term limits and board members receive no compensation.  Nonprofit Directors & Officers Liability insurance are provided to all Board members.  

Officers are elected by the Board at its first meeting following the annual meeting, or as necessary if an officer does not serve their full term. The Board has a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer as defined in the bylaws.

About Seattle Neighborhood Greenways

Mission: SNG organizes and mobilizes people to make every neighborhood a great place to walk, bike and live.    Vision: Every neighborhood is a great place to walk, bike and live. Seattle Neighborhood Greenways envisions a future where Seattle’s streets unite neighborhoods and connect people to where they need to go. Walking and biking are convenient, safe, comfortable, and even joyful. Children are able to walk and bike to school and to parks. Seniors are able to stay active and connected by walking and biking. Seattle’s streets — one fourth of our total land as a city — incorporate neighborhood priorities for play, relaxation, recreation, greenery, and community-building. The streets and transportation systems are truly accessible and welcoming, and reflect the needs of people of every age, language, ethnicity, gender, race, ability, and level of wealth. Achieving this vision will give us more choices for how to get around, keep us safer, save us money, and reduce climate pollution. Founded: 2011 Place in the nonprofit ecosystem: SNG is the leading walking, biking, and streets for people nonprofit in Seattle. Our scope does not extend outside Seattle, but we work with a variety of other nonprofits that do have a broader geographic scope such as Cascade Bicycle Club, Futurewise, Transportation Choices Coalition, the Sierra Club, and others. Culture: SNG has always been a nimble, inclusive and grassroots organization that cares about people. People will describe us as “punching above our weight,” because even with a relatively small organization we work with our network of hundreds of volunteers to make huge positive changes in our communities.  Racial Equity: SNG’s Racial Equity Action Plan 2021-2024 guides the organization’s work.  We are committed to:  Prioritizing projects identified by communities of color and those serving communities that have long been under-invested in, Our organizing style, which is very collaborative, coalition-based, and rooted in elevating mobility concerns and needs from the most vulnerable users on our roads, Our commitment to ending traffic deaths and serious injuries (Vision Zero), which disproportionately impacts communities of color and unhoused folks, Our vision of traffic enforcement without policing, etc. Values: As an organization that is rooted in people power, we have a tapestry of values that people bring, but some common ones are safety, racial equity, quality of life, a stable climate, public health, and making our society/streets function better for people of all ages and abilities.  Structure: The unique grassroots structure of SNG energizes the vision creating a truly bottom-up organization.  The Board and the Coalition Leadership have distinct powers and responsibilities. The Board is responsible for overseeing fundraising and good governance of the organization, and the Coalition Leadership is responsible for setting the programmatic priorities of the Organization and ratifying certain Board actions.   Track Record: Across the city, we have a proven track record of success. In 2014, we won adoption of the best bicycle infrastructure plan in the country (at the time). In 2015, we were a key player in crafting and passing a transportation levy that primarily invests in climate­ friendly types of transportation: walking, biking, and transit. In 2016, we led a successful campaign to reduce speed limits on 2,500 miles of our streets. In 2017, we won $83 million for walking, biking, parks, and affordable housing by convening and organizing the Community Package Coalition. In 2018, we put pressure on the mayor through Seattle’s first people ­protected bike lane and a letter­ writing drive, and got the city to commit to building out the Basic Bike Network for downtown Seattle (which we designed). In 2019, we won Funding for the first-ever Seattle School District position dedicated to helping kids walk and bike to school. And in 2020, we became the first city in the nation to commit to making 20 miles of Stay Healthy Streets permanent.  For more see https://seattlegreenways.org/get-involved/advocate/

Board Overview

The Board is constituted to do the business of Seattle Neighborhood Greenways.  The Board is composed of 10-15 people, elected by the Board and ratified by the organization’s membership. Board members serve 2-year terms. There are no term limits and Board members receive no compensation. Nonprofit Directors & Officers Liability insurance is provided to all Board members.  

Officers are elected by the Board at its first meeting of the calendar year, or as necessary if an officer does not serve their full term. The Board has a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer as defined in the bylaws.

Board Responsibilities

Operational responsibilities as outlined in the Adopted Bylaws:

Provide financial oversight; Approve the budget; Propose and adopt changes to the Bylaws and seek ratification by the Coalition Leadership as necessary.  Oversee compliance with local, state and federal laws; Nominate new members;  Elect Board officers; Hire, oversee and evaluate the Executive Director; Adopt planning and operational policies (e.g., Employee manual, conflict of interest policy, fund development policy, etc.); and Address other matters as outlined in the Bylaws that may arise over time.

In addition, each board member should expect to:

Stay informed about what's going on in the organization by reviewing Board meeting materials, asking questions and requesting information.   Participate in and take responsibility for making decision on issues, policies and other Board matters. Actively pursue funding opportunities and lead efforts to raise money.  Offer personal connections, share ideas and use expertise to further the advocacy goals of the organization. Attend a minimum of 75% of Board meetings.  If unable to attend a meeting, take responsibility to thoroughly review and understand the meeting materials and minutes.  Serve on at least one committee or special task force. Assist the staff in planning and preparing for events. Communicate with SNG volunteers about their activities and seek input and feedback as appropriate and useful. Work in accordance with the Seattle Neighborhood Greenways Racial Equity Action Plan 2021-2024. Make a yearly contribution at a level that is meaningful to you. Attend the major fundraising event each year.  Maintain confidentiality of matters discussed in Executive Session; discussions concerning personnel issues; financial information; and other sensitive information.   Sign the Conflict of Interest policy annually. 

Applications

If interested, please click "respond" and we will follow up with more information about how to apply.  

Organization: Seattle Neighborhood Greenways

Seattle Neighborhood Greenways (SNG) is an exciting nonprofit organization that needs caring and passionate people like you. More than ever, advocacy for healthy living and shared use of our public spaces is critical.  SNG's strong record of working collaboratively has brought our communities many new opportunities to be active and connected.  It is an exciting time for SNG and the diverse and community-based organization will play a vital role in re-energizing our city. 

Some of our recent accomplishments include:

Whose Streets? Our Streets! (WSOS): In response to the murder of George Floyd and other people of color at the hands of police, we started the WSOS workgroup to completely rethink traffic law enforcement.  Stay Healthy Streets: We envisioned a network of Stay Healthy Streets to give people space to safely travel and recreate during the pandemic. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) responded by implementing over 26 miles of Stay Healthy Streets in 19 locations around the city. Vision Zero is the goal of having zero people die or be seriously injured in traffic on our streets by 2030. Thanks to our advocacy efforts, the city reduced the speed limit on 200 miles of Seattle’s streets and installed 250 traffic crosswalk lights that give people who are walking a head start.

Reasons to Get Involved with the Board

Give back: SNG’s mission truly does make our communities safer, healthier, more equitable and more sustainable.  Creates a new place to play:  Opening streets to pedestrians, runners and rollers takes the pressure off our parks and open spaces and provides opportunities for recreation and transportation in all neighborhoods. Make a difference: SNG is still a small (but mighty!) organization and participation from Board members truly makes a difference in the success of the organization.  Committed to Safety:  SNG is committed to ending traffic deaths and serious injuries which disproportionately impacts communicates of color and unhoused folks. Elevating mobility concerns and needs from the most vulnerable users on our roads is critical to our mission. Collaborative and Inclusive: The SNG Board is full of people who roll up their sleeves to help in whatever way they can. Our organizing style is collaborative, inclusive and coalition-based.  Fun: Board members go on optional bike rides, walking tours, and dinner parties together.  Interesting: SNG’s work is ever evolving and there is always more to learn.  

Board Overview

The Board is composed of 10-15 people, elected by the Board and ratified by the organization’s membership. Board members serve 2-year terms aligned with the calendar year. There are no term limits and board members receive no compensation.  Nonprofit Directors & Officers Liability insurance are provided to all Board members.  

Officers are elected by the Board at its first meeting following the annual meeting, or as necessary if an officer does not serve their full term. The Board has a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer as defined in the bylaws.

About Seattle Neighborhood Greenways

Mission: SNG organizes and mobilizes people to make every neighborhood a great place to walk, bike and live.    Vision: Every neighborhood is a great place to walk, bike and live. Seattle Neighborhood Greenways envisions a future where Seattle’s streets unite neighborhoods and connect people to where they need to go. Walking and biking are convenient, safe, comfortable, and even joyful. Children are able to walk and bike to school and to parks. Seniors are able to stay active and connected by walking and biking. Seattle’s streets — one fourth of our total land as a city — incorporate neighborhood priorities for play, relaxation, recreation, greenery, and community-building. The streets and transportation systems are truly accessible and welcoming, and reflect the needs of people of every age, language, ethnicity, gender, race, ability, and level of wealth. Achieving this vision will give us more choices for how to get around, keep us safer, save us money, and reduce climate pollution. Founded: 2011 Place in the nonprofit ecosystem: SNG is the leading walking, biking, and streets for people nonprofit in Seattle. Our scope does not extend outside Seattle, but we work with a variety of other nonprofits that do have a broader geographic scope such as Cascade Bicycle Club, Futurewise, Transportation Choices Coalition, the Sierra Club, and others. Culture: SNG has always been a nimble, inclusive and grassroots organization that cares about people. People will describe us as “punching above our weight,” because even with a relatively small organization we work with our network of hundreds of volunteers to make huge positive changes in our communities.  Racial Equity: SNG’s Racial Equity Action Plan 2021-2024 guides the organization’s work.  We are committed to:  Prioritizing projects identified by communities of color and those serving communities that have long been under-invested in, Our organizing style, which is very collaborative, coalition-based, and rooted in elevating mobility concerns and needs from the most vulnerable users on our roads, Our commitment to ending traffic deaths and serious injuries (Vision Zero), which disproportionately impacts communities of color and unhoused folks, Our vision of traffic enforcement without policing, etc. Values: As an organization that is rooted in people power, we have a tapestry of values that people bring, but some common ones are safety, racial equity, quality of life, a stable climate, public health, and making our society/streets function better for people of all ages and abilities.  Structure: The unique grassroots structure of SNG energizes the vision creating a truly bottom-up organization.  The Board and the Coalition Leadership have distinct powers and responsibilities. The Board is responsible for overseeing fundraising and good governance of the organization, and the Coalition Leadership is responsible for setting the programmatic priorities of the Organization and ratifying certain Board actions.   Track Record: Across the city, we have a proven track record of success. In 2014, we won adoption of the best bicycle infrastructure plan in the country (at the time). In 2015, we were a key player in crafting and passing a transportation levy that primarily invests in climate­ friendly types of transportation: walking, biking, and transit. In 2016, we led a successful campaign to reduce speed limits on 2,500 miles of our streets. In 2017, we won $83 million for walking, biking, parks, and affordable housing by convening and organizing the Community Package Coalition. In 2018, we put pressure on the mayor through Seattle’s first people ­protected bike lane and a letter­ writing drive, and got the city to commit to building out the Basic Bike Network for downtown Seattle (which we designed). In 2019, we won Funding for the first-ever Seattle School District position dedicated to helping kids walk and bike to school. And in 2020, we became the first city in the nation to commit to making 20 miles of Stay Healthy Streets permanent.  For more see https://seattlegreenways.org/get-involved/advocate/

Board Overview

The Board is constituted to do the business of Seattle Neighborhood Greenways.  The Board is composed of 10-15 people, elected by the Board and ratified by the organization’s membership. Board members serve 2-year terms. There are no term limits and Board members receive no compensation. Nonprofit Directors & Officers Liability insurance is provided to all Board members.  

Officers are elected by the Board at its first meeting of the calendar year, or as necessary if an officer does not serve their full term. The Board has a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer as defined in the bylaws.

Board Responsibilities

Operational responsibilities as outlined in the Adopted Bylaws:

Provide financial oversight; Approve the budget; Propose and adopt changes to the Bylaws and seek ratification by the Coalition Leadership as necessary.  Oversee compliance with local, state and federal laws; Nominate new members;  Elect Board officers; Hire, oversee and evaluate the Executive Director; Adopt planning and operational policies (e.g., Employee manual, conflict of interest policy, fund development policy, etc.); and Address other matters as outlined in the Bylaws that may arise over time.

In addition, each board member should expect to:

Stay informed about what's going on in the organization by reviewing Board meeting materials, asking questions and requesting information.   Participate in and take responsibility for making decision on issues, policies and other Board matters. Actively pursue funding opportunities and lead efforts to raise money.  Offer personal connections, share ideas and use expertise to further the advocacy goals of the organization. Attend a minimum of 75% of Board meetings.  If unable to attend a meeting, take responsibility to thoroughly review and understand the meeting materials and minutes.  Serve on at least one committee or special task force. Assist the staff in planning and preparing for events. Communicate with SNG volunteers about their activities and seek input and feedback as appropriate and useful. Work in accordance with the Seattle Neighborhood Greenways Racial Equity Action Plan 2021-2024. Make a yearly contribution at a level that is meaningful to you. Attend the major fundraising event each year.  Maintain confidentiality of matters discussed in Executive Session; discussions concerning personnel issues; financial information; and other sensitive information.   Sign the Conflict of Interest policy annually. 

Applications

If interested, please click "respond" and we will follow up with more information about how to apply.  

Organization: Seattle Neighborhood Greenways

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Grounds Crew (and Individuals)

Help spruce up the Phinney Center or Greenwood Senior Center grounds by adopting a garden or regularly performing a task (like mowing). Flexible schedule, 1-3 hrs/wk, commitment for the summer preferred. Ongoing and group opportunities available.

Organization: Phinney Neighborhood Association

Help spruce up the Phinney Center or Greenwood Senior Center grounds by adopting a garden or regularly performing a task (like mowing). Flexible schedule, 1-3 hrs/wk, commitment for the summer preferred. Ongoing and group opportunities available.

Organization: Phinney Neighborhood Association

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98103

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Tool Librarian

We’re thrilled to have reopened our popular Tool Lending Library, and are continually working to ensure it is a safe and sustainable community space. We're looking for people with strong customer service skills, and some knowledge of tools is helpful, but not required (proficiency in internet searching is good too).

The Tool Library is open Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm and we plan to expand our hours as our volunteer staff and demand increase (next expansion on Fridays from 4 to 7 pm). Volunteer opportunities are available both on-site and remotely. Volunteer application, background check and confidentiality form required.

Organization: Phinney Neighborhood Association

We’re thrilled to have reopened our popular Tool Lending Library, and are continually working to ensure it is a safe and sustainable community space. We're looking for people with strong customer service skills, and some knowledge of tools is helpful, but not required (proficiency in internet searching is good too).

The Tool Library is open Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm and we plan to expand our hours as our volunteer staff and demand increase (next expansion on Fridays from 4 to 7 pm). Volunteer opportunities are available both on-site and remotely. Volunteer application, background check and confidentiality form required.

Organization: Phinney Neighborhood Association

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98103

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Front Yard Concert Performer

Musicians & performers wanted! Please join us in building community, one mini-concert at a time, by joining our team of outdoor musicians and performers.  Our vision is for each mini-concert to be 10 to 20-ish minutes long (you can decide the length of time) in the front yard, driveway or other appropriately-distanced outdoor location from one of our neighbor’s front door. Performers must provide their own equipment, including a chair, if needed, and transportation. Audience members should wear a mask throughout the experience, and performers should distance at least 10 feet.

We will match performers with concert hosts, and you will decide on a mutually agreeable date and time together.  Locations are generally in North-Northwest Seattle.

Our performers last year loved being in front a live – albeit small – audience.

Organization: Phinney Neighborhood Association

Musicians & performers wanted! Please join us in building community, one mini-concert at a time, by joining our team of outdoor musicians and performers.  Our vision is for each mini-concert to be 10 to 20-ish minutes long (you can decide the length of time) in the front yard, driveway or other appropriately-distanced outdoor location from one of our neighbor’s front door. Performers must provide their own equipment, including a chair, if needed, and transportation. Audience members should wear a mask throughout the experience, and performers should distance at least 10 feet.

We will match performers with concert hosts, and you will decide on a mutually agreeable date and time together.  Locations are generally in North-Northwest Seattle.

Our performers last year loved being in front a live – albeit small – audience.

Organization: Phinney Neighborhood Association

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98103

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Seeking Board Members Committed to Creating a Healthy, Just, and Peaceful World

WPSR is looking for board members who are passionate about addressing the biggest threats to human health and survival. We welcome diversity of thought, profession, age, race/ethnicity, gender identity, ability, and sexual orientation. For current information about this opportunity, please visit https://www.wpsr.org/joinboard.

WPSR is the Washington state chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR). For over 50 years, PSR has worked to create a healthy, just, and peaceful world for both present and future generations.

WPSR’s Board of Directors is responsible for the overall governance, success, and sustainability of the organization. As part of WPSR’s commitment to gender diversity and racial justice, we seek board members with demonstrated commitments to these values, and who represent a diversity of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. Previous nonprofit board experience preferred, particularly experience with boards of small, grassroots NGOs. Professional experience in business, healthcare, technology, policy advocacy, marketing, or nonprofit leadership is preferred, as is expertise in one or more of WPSR’s program areas.

As a working board of healthcare and non-medical professionals, members engage in both organizational and programmatic activities that relate to our strategic goals. Board members are expected to be, or become, conversant with WPSR’s major program areas which include: nuclear weapons abolition, climate change, and economic inequity.

Collectively, the board is responsible for:

Determining and stewarding the organization’s mission and vision Hiring, evaluating, and supporting the executive director Exercising financial oversight including budget approval, regular review of financial statements and status, and ensuring that proper financial controls are in place Ensuring adequate resources for the organization to fulfill its mission Ensuring legal and ethical integrity and accountability Determining, monitoring, and strengthening the organization’s programs and services. The board’s responsibility is to determine which programs are consistent with the organization’s mission and to monitor their effectiveness. Ensuring effective organizational planning. Boards must actively participate in an overall planning process and assist in implementing and monitoring the plan’s goals. Assessing board performance. All boards have a responsibility to articulate prerequisites for candidates, orient new members, and periodically and comprehensively evaluate its own performance.

 

Individually, board members are responsible for:

Making a personally significant annual financial contribution Recruiting and orienting new board members Enhancing the organization’s public standing by actively serving as WPSR ambassadors Attending monthly board meetings, board planning retreats, and the WPSR annual dinner Serving on at least one board subcommittee Committing at least 8 hours of time per month

 To learn more about WPSR, or to express interest in serving as a volunteer board member, please click "respond" and we will follow up with more information.

Organization: Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility

WPSR is looking for board members who are passionate about addressing the biggest threats to human health and survival. We welcome diversity of thought, profession, age, race/ethnicity, gender identity, ability, and sexual orientation. For current information about this opportunity, please visit https://www.wpsr.org/joinboard.

WPSR is the Washington state chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR). For over 50 years, PSR has worked to create a healthy, just, and peaceful world for both present and future generations.

WPSR’s Board of Directors is responsible for the overall governance, success, and sustainability of the organization. As part of WPSR’s commitment to gender diversity and racial justice, we seek board members with demonstrated commitments to these values, and who represent a diversity of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. Previous nonprofit board experience preferred, particularly experience with boards of small, grassroots NGOs. Professional experience in business, healthcare, technology, policy advocacy, marketing, or nonprofit leadership is preferred, as is expertise in one or more of WPSR’s program areas.

As a working board of healthcare and non-medical professionals, members engage in both organizational and programmatic activities that relate to our strategic goals. Board members are expected to be, or become, conversant with WPSR’s major program areas which include: nuclear weapons abolition, climate change, and economic inequity.

Collectively, the board is responsible for:

Determining and stewarding the organization’s mission and vision Hiring, evaluating, and supporting the executive director Exercising financial oversight including budget approval, regular review of financial statements and status, and ensuring that proper financial controls are in place Ensuring adequate resources for the organization to fulfill its mission Ensuring legal and ethical integrity and accountability Determining, monitoring, and strengthening the organization’s programs and services. The board’s responsibility is to determine which programs are consistent with the organization’s mission and to monitor their effectiveness. Ensuring effective organizational planning. Boards must actively participate in an overall planning process and assist in implementing and monitoring the plan’s goals. Assessing board performance. All boards have a responsibility to articulate prerequisites for candidates, orient new members, and periodically and comprehensively evaluate its own performance.

 

Individually, board members are responsible for:

Making a personally significant annual financial contribution Recruiting and orienting new board members Enhancing the organization’s public standing by actively serving as WPSR ambassadors Attending monthly board meetings, board planning retreats, and the WPSR annual dinner Serving on at least one board subcommittee Committing at least 8 hours of time per month

 To learn more about WPSR, or to express interest in serving as a volunteer board member, please click "respond" and we will follow up with more information.

Organization: Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98105

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Public Square Meets ‘Quiet’ – Fundraising Experience

Your Role:

As a Board Member, you will focus on maintaining and supporting the vision of Underhill House with an eye towards fundraising opportunities.  We are looking for Board Members to begin their term in 2021 with a three-year commitment.  Our goal is to continue to have a Board echoing the diversity as reflected in our guests and found in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. 

 

Requirements:

Alignment with Underhill House mission

Serve as an advocate within your community (work, family and friends) to spread awareness

Bring your talents, life experience, and knowledge of fundraising and networking to strengthen and support Underhill House

Previous experience with fundraising required

 

Commitment:

Board Members are asked to commit 2- 6 hours per month

Board meetings are held quarterly (4 times a year)

Prepare for and attend Board meetings on a regular basis

Facilitate annual fall fundraising drive

Lead development of and coordinate fundraising events

Organization: Underhill House

Your Role:

As a Board Member, you will focus on maintaining and supporting the vision of Underhill House with an eye towards fundraising opportunities.  We are looking for Board Members to begin their term in 2021 with a three-year commitment.  Our goal is to continue to have a Board echoing the diversity as reflected in our guests and found in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. 

 

Requirements:

Alignment with Underhill House mission

Serve as an advocate within your community (work, family and friends) to spread awareness

Bring your talents, life experience, and knowledge of fundraising and networking to strengthen and support Underhill House

Previous experience with fundraising required

 

Commitment:

Board Members are asked to commit 2- 6 hours per month

Board meetings are held quarterly (4 times a year)

Prepare for and attend Board meetings on a regular basis

Facilitate annual fall fundraising drive

Lead development of and coordinate fundraising events

Organization: Underhill House

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98102

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Public Square Meets ‘Quiet’ – Underhill House Board Member

Your Role:

As a Board Member, you will focus on maintaining and supporting the vision of Underhill House.  We are looking for Board Members to begin their term in 2021 with a three-year commitment.  Our goal is to continue to have a Board echoing the diversity as reflected in our guests and found in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. 

Requirements:

Alignment with Underhill House mission

Serve as an advocate within your community (work, family and friends) to spread awareness

Bring your talents, life experience, and knowledge to strengthen and support Underhill House

Prior Board experience not required

Commitment:

Board Members are asked to commit 2- 4 hours per month

Board meeting are held quarterly (4 times a year)

Prepare for and attend Board meetings on a regular basis

Have a willingness to engage in fundraising

 

Organization: Underhill House

Your Role:

As a Board Member, you will focus on maintaining and supporting the vision of Underhill House.  We are looking for Board Members to begin their term in 2021 with a three-year commitment.  Our goal is to continue to have a Board echoing the diversity as reflected in our guests and found in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. 

Requirements:

Alignment with Underhill House mission

Serve as an advocate within your community (work, family and friends) to spread awareness

Bring your talents, life experience, and knowledge to strengthen and support Underhill House

Prior Board experience not required

Commitment:

Board Members are asked to commit 2- 4 hours per month

Board meeting are held quarterly (4 times a year)

Prepare for and attend Board meetings on a regular basis

Have a willingness to engage in fundraising

 

Organization: Underhill House

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98102

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Social Media Coordinator

Can you tell a great story?  Do you love to document your life on the internet? Help Feet First build a bigger web presence and promote our events. Work with our webmaster to create a more impactful website and blog.  Work in the office or remotely.  

Organization: Feet First

Can you tell a great story?  Do you love to document your life on the internet? Help Feet First build a bigger web presence and promote our events. Work with our webmaster to create a more impactful website and blog.  Work in the office or remotely.  

Organization: Feet First

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 98104

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 21 Progress Board Member At-Large

 21 Progress is looking for new board members for at-large board positions.  Board meetings are held quarterly (4-6 meetings per year). We are an active board with outside of meeting responsibilities and opportunities.  We will be holding events this fall for those who are interested in learning more about 21 Progress and our programs.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE BOARD AS A WHOLE

The mission of 21 Progress is to build a 21st century movement for equity & justice.  21 Progress' programs include:

Bold Summer: six week national program for emerging college civic leaders in Seattle Immigrant rights and education for youth and adults across the Puget sound region RISE: Monthly speaker series of elected, community, and cultural leaders focused on stories for social change

As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:

selecting and evaluating the performance of the CEO/ executive director strategic and organizational planning ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management fundraising and resource development approving and monitoring 21 Progress’ programs and services enhancing 21 Progress’ public image assessing its own performance as the governing body of 21 Progress

EXPECTATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

Each individual board member is expected to:

know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for 21 Progress to advance its mission leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve 21 Progress’ mission give a meaningful personal financial donation help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence public policy prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings participate fully in one or more committees

BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO

follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of 21 Progress

Interested in applying? Please click respond and then fill out an application here:  https://21progress.typeform.com/to/cgOZ3c

 

Organization: 21 Progress

 21 Progress is looking for new board members for at-large board positions.  Board meetings are held quarterly (4-6 meetings per year). We are an active board with outside of meeting responsibilities and opportunities.  We will be holding events this fall for those who are interested in learning more about 21 Progress and our programs.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE BOARD AS A WHOLE

The mission of 21 Progress is to build a 21st century movement for equity & justice.  21 Progress' programs include:

Bold Summer: six week national program for emerging college civic leaders in Seattle Immigrant rights and education for youth and adults across the Puget sound region RISE: Monthly speaker series of elected, community, and cultural leaders focused on stories for social change

As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:

selecting and evaluating the performance of the CEO/ executive director strategic and organizational planning ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management fundraising and resource development approving and monitoring 21 Progress’ programs and services enhancing 21 Progress’ public image assessing its own performance as the governing body of 21 Progress

EXPECTATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

Each individual board member is expected to:

know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for 21 Progress to advance its mission leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve 21 Progress’ mission give a meaningful personal financial donation help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence public policy prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings participate fully in one or more committees

BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO

follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of 21 Progress

Interested in applying? Please click respond and then fill out an application here:  https://21progress.typeform.com/to/cgOZ3c

 

Organization: 21 Progress

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98104

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help us make Money Powerup Packs!

TPA needs short term volunteers to help launch its Savings Initiative Project. The Savings Initiative
Project is a savings intervention for families receiving low-income benefits through the TANF program here in Washington.

Over a yearlong development process, TPA created Money Powerup Packs, an event ready kit for frontline staff to easily implement financial curriculum into their current programs. TPA needs 3-4 volunteers to help assemble packs to be sent out to partner sites. Volunteer participation in this opportunity is critical to the success of this pilot program.

In early testing, partner’s have reported that Money Powerup Packs help their families start meaningful
conversations about financial topics, provide frontline staff with the resources and confidence to help
families engage in their finances and make saving for the future more tangible for their parents.

Volunteers will meet in TPA’s Innovation Lab in Pioneer Square. Duties include: cutting, laminating and
assembling event kits.

Organization: The Prosperity Agenda

TPA needs short term volunteers to help launch its Savings Initiative Project. The Savings Initiative
Project is a savings intervention for families receiving low-income benefits through the TANF program here in Washington.

Over a yearlong development process, TPA created Money Powerup Packs, an event ready kit for frontline staff to easily implement financial curriculum into their current programs. TPA needs 3-4 volunteers to help assemble packs to be sent out to partner sites. Volunteer participation in this opportunity is critical to the success of this pilot program.

In early testing, partner’s have reported that Money Powerup Packs help their families start meaningful
conversations about financial topics, provide frontline staff with the resources and confidence to help
families engage in their finances and make saving for the future more tangible for their parents.

Volunteers will meet in TPA’s Innovation Lab in Pioneer Square. Duties include: cutting, laminating and
assembling event kits.

Organization: The Prosperity Agenda

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98104

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Board Member

The Dispute Resolution Center of King County Board of Directors is responsible, in collaboration with the Executive Director, for oversight, guidance and leadership of the Dispute Resolution Center, its programs, services and policies. The Board of Directors is a strategic board, and potential members will be expected to commit to a term of no less than three years. Monthly hourly commitment varies but averages to about six hours. 

The DRC is committed to its board reflecting the communities it serves. People of color and women are encouraged to apply. 

Specific required duties include:

Regularly attend monthly board meetings. The board meets 11 times a year for approximately 2 hours each meeting. Attend the annual board planning retreat. Commit to participate actively in board work, including participation on one or more board committees. Board committees meet twelve additional times per year or as needed. Act as an advocate and spokesperson for the Dispute Resolution Center of King County in his/her community, including advocacy with local political leaders. Make a personal gift, according to your means, at least once a year during the annual fundraising campaign.

 

Organization: Dispute Resolution Center of King County

The Dispute Resolution Center of King County Board of Directors is responsible, in collaboration with the Executive Director, for oversight, guidance and leadership of the Dispute Resolution Center, its programs, services and policies. The Board of Directors is a strategic board, and potential members will be expected to commit to a term of no less than three years. Monthly hourly commitment varies but averages to about six hours. 

The DRC is committed to its board reflecting the communities it serves. People of color and women are encouraged to apply. 

Specific required duties include:

Regularly attend monthly board meetings. The board meets 11 times a year for approximately 2 hours each meeting. Attend the annual board planning retreat. Commit to participate actively in board work, including participation on one or more board committees. Board committees meet twelve additional times per year or as needed. Act as an advocate and spokesperson for the Dispute Resolution Center of King County in his/her community, including advocacy with local political leaders. Make a personal gift, according to your means, at least once a year during the annual fundraising campaign.

 

Organization: Dispute Resolution Center of King County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98103

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Field Organizing for OneAmerica

Position Title: Field Organizer

Purpose: Field organizing is one of our most important areas to volunteer. The primary responsibility of an FO is to recruit, manage, and train volunteers to organize their communities and neighborhoods into teams that register, persuade, and motivate voters.

Volunteer Responsibilities: Their responsibilities include but are not limited to developing a plan to organize their turf based on its unique characteristics; identifying and cultivating volunteer team leaders; planning and executing events and trainings; building relationships with community leaders; and ensuring data integrity. FOs report directly to their Senior Field Organizer.

Qualifications & Requirements: Strong candidates will have confidence in their leadership, managerial and organizational skills, have strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities and functional computer competencies

Time Commitment: varied

Late May, June and July in preparation for the local and state elections for 2017 in the King County, Mt Vernon, Yakima, Vancouver and other areas.

Benefits:

Learn about the various issues in meaningful and open ways Develop your skill set of talking to people with different and similar views as yours Be a civic-minded individual who is working to get an issue passed or become more visible in the public sphere Develop the network and skills to work on larger campaigns for state and federal elections.

Our Mission:  OneAmerica advances the fundamental principles of democracy and justice at the local, state and national levels by building power within immigrant communities in collaboration with key allies.

 

Organization: OneAmerica

Position Title: Field Organizer

Purpose: Field organizing is one of our most important areas to volunteer. The primary responsibility of an FO is to recruit, manage, and train volunteers to organize their communities and neighborhoods into teams that register, persuade, and motivate voters.

Volunteer Responsibilities: Their responsibilities include but are not limited to developing a plan to organize their turf based on its unique characteristics; identifying and cultivating volunteer team leaders; planning and executing events and trainings; building relationships with community leaders; and ensuring data integrity. FOs report directly to their Senior Field Organizer.

Qualifications & Requirements: Strong candidates will have confidence in their leadership, managerial and organizational skills, have strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities and functional computer competencies

Time Commitment: varied

Late May, June and July in preparation for the local and state elections for 2017 in the King County, Mt Vernon, Yakima, Vancouver and other areas.

Benefits:

Learn about the various issues in meaningful and open ways Develop your skill set of talking to people with different and similar views as yours Be a civic-minded individual who is working to get an issue passed or become more visible in the public sphere Develop the network and skills to work on larger campaigns for state and federal elections.

Our Mission:  OneAmerica advances the fundamental principles of democracy and justice at the local, state and national levels by building power within immigrant communities in collaboration with key allies.

 

Organization: OneAmerica

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 98144

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Salesforce Database Administrator

Are you a detail oriented and organized person?  Are you familiar with Salesforce or do you learn quickly from online tutorials?  Feet First needs a few dedicated volunteers to clean up our donor database and email lists.  This will include emailing and phoning supporters to confirm contact information. This is a good opportunity to brush up on public relations skills. Flexible hours and potential to work remotely.  

Feet First works to promote safe walking environments throughout Washington.  

Organization: Feet First

Are you a detail oriented and organized person?  Are you familiar with Salesforce or do you learn quickly from online tutorials?  Feet First needs a few dedicated volunteers to clean up our donor database and email lists.  This will include emailing and phoning supporters to confirm contact information. This is a good opportunity to brush up on public relations skills. Flexible hours and potential to work remotely.  

Feet First works to promote safe walking environments throughout Washington.  

Organization: Feet First

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 98104

Allow Groups: No