Opportunities From: United Way of King County

Volunteer: Offer a Thanksgiving Day doorstep delivery to an isolated senior

Interested in making a difference on Thanksgiving Day? Become a part of our holiday tradition, and sign up to volunteer for Full Life Care’s 30th annual Thanksgiving Day delivery event!

Thursday, November 27, Thanksgiving Day

10:30-11:30 pick up; deliver right away!

Pick up festive packages and reheatable Thanksgiving meals at Full Life Care’s South Seattle location. Offer friendly phone calls and deliveries to the homes of 1-2 elders or caregivers in our ElderFriends and Care Teams programs in Seattle/King County, who may otherwise be alone for the holiday.

 

Sign up by November 1. Spots are limited. Orientation and more details will be shared. 


Primary volunteer must be at least 18 years old; Companion volunteers under 18 years old are permitted (to accompany primary volunteer participating).

Organization: Full Life Care

Interested in making a difference on Thanksgiving Day? Become a part of our holiday tradition, and sign up to volunteer for Full Life Care’s 30th annual Thanksgiving Day delivery event!

Thursday, November 27, Thanksgiving Day

10:30-11:30 pick up; deliver right away!

Pick up festive packages and reheatable Thanksgiving meals at Full Life Care’s South Seattle location. Offer friendly phone calls and deliveries to the homes of 1-2 elders or caregivers in our ElderFriends and Care Teams programs in Seattle/King County, who may otherwise be alone for the holiday.

 

Sign up by November 1. Spots are limited. Orientation and more details will be shared. 


Primary volunteer must be at least 18 years old; Companion volunteers under 18 years old are permitted (to accompany primary volunteer participating).

Organization: Full Life Care

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 27, 2025

Zip Code: 98108

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Day of Service: Sort Holiday Greeting Cards for Seniors (Beacon Hill)

Help spread joy to the seniors, caregivers, and adults with disabilities served by our non-profit Full Life Care, including isolated elders in our ElderFriends program, who may otherwise be alone this holiday season.

Spend a Wednesday afternoon meeting up with other volunteers at our South Seattle (Beacon Hill) office to sort, decorate, and prepare holiday greeting cards to mail to our clients in time for Thanksgiving and/or the winter holiday season.

Wednesdays - November 12, November 19, & December 3 @ 12pm - 4:30pm 

Drop in any time! Come as an individual, or bring your own group.

All supplies provided; Additional contributions of handwritten cards / donations are welcomed.

Note: This service project is behind-the-scenes, not including clients. If interested in direct client interaction with our seniors, caregivers, and/or adults with disabilities, refer to our additional volunteer opportunities. 

Organization: Full Life Care

Help spread joy to the seniors, caregivers, and adults with disabilities served by our non-profit Full Life Care, including isolated elders in our ElderFriends program, who may otherwise be alone this holiday season.

Spend a Wednesday afternoon meeting up with other volunteers at our South Seattle (Beacon Hill) office to sort, decorate, and prepare holiday greeting cards to mail to our clients in time for Thanksgiving and/or the winter holiday season.

Wednesdays - November 12, November 19, & December 3 @ 12pm - 4:30pm 

Drop in any time! Come as an individual, or bring your own group.

All supplies provided; Additional contributions of handwritten cards / donations are welcomed.

Note: This service project is behind-the-scenes, not including clients. If interested in direct client interaction with our seniors, caregivers, and/or adults with disabilities, refer to our additional volunteer opportunities. 

Organization: Full Life Care

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Nov 12, 2025 through Dec 3, 2025

Zip Code: 98108

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Gardening Support for Nonprofit Serving Adults with Disabilities (Beacon Hill)

Are you available to lend your gardening expertise on weekday morning or afternoons, to help spread joy to adults with disabilities at the headquarters of our nonprofit Full Life Care? 

Plan usage and plantings for garden areas, design gardening activities for adult day health participants with disabilities and volunteer work parties, and more!

Organization: Full Life Care

Are you available to lend your gardening expertise on weekday morning or afternoons, to help spread joy to adults with disabilities at the headquarters of our nonprofit Full Life Care? 

Plan usage and plantings for garden areas, design gardening activities for adult day health participants with disabilities and volunteer work parties, and more!

Organization: Full Life Care

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98108

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Donation Drive for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities

Support low income seniors and adults with disabilities served by Full Life Care by offering donations of:

Handmade itemsHats, Scarves, Shawls, Greeting cards (Fall/Thanksgiving/Winter/New Year's)  Gift cardsQFC/Fred Meyer, Walmart, Costco Postage StampsOther Additional ideas welcomed! 

Contribute individually, or coordinate a donation drive of your own, spreading the word to your personal/professional networks.

Donations are accepted on an ongoing basis, with a preferred deadline of December 30.

Location:
Mail or drop off items in person at Full Life Care's South Seattle (Beacon Hill) location. (Exact drop off hours, and details provided after sign up.)

Alternate locations and/or pick up options may be offered for larger contributions. 

Organization: Full Life Care

Support low income seniors and adults with disabilities served by Full Life Care by offering donations of:

Handmade itemsHats, Scarves, Shawls, Greeting cards (Fall/Thanksgiving/Winter/New Year's)  Gift cardsQFC/Fred Meyer, Walmart, Costco Postage StampsOther Additional ideas welcomed! 

Contribute individually, or coordinate a donation drive of your own, spreading the word to your personal/professional networks.

Donations are accepted on an ongoing basis, with a preferred deadline of December 30.

Location:
Mail or drop off items in person at Full Life Care's South Seattle (Beacon Hill) location. (Exact drop off hours, and details provided after sign up.)

Alternate locations and/or pick up options may be offered for larger contributions. 

Organization: Full Life Care

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 30, 2025

Zip Code: 98108

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Donate Handmade Hats and Scarves (knit, crochet, fleece) for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities

Spread comfort and joy to elders and adults with disabilities. Donate handmade hats and scarves to our non-profit! 

Adult designs and sizes Knit, crocheted, or fleece tied Soft and tightly woven for warmth Ready to use (no dust, odors, etc.) Machine washable No minimum / maximum number expected  

Click Respond to confirm your interest, and receive details to mail or drop off donations in South Seattle (Beacon Hill). 

We prefer to receive items by November, but will otherwise welcome contributions of items on an ongoing basis, year-round. 

Organization: Full Life Care

Spread comfort and joy to elders and adults with disabilities. Donate handmade hats and scarves to our non-profit! 

Adult designs and sizes Knit, crocheted, or fleece tied Soft and tightly woven for warmth Ready to use (no dust, odors, etc.) Machine washable No minimum / maximum number expected  

Click Respond to confirm your interest, and receive details to mail or drop off donations in South Seattle (Beacon Hill). 

We prefer to receive items by November, but will otherwise welcome contributions of items on an ongoing basis, year-round. 

Organization: Full Life Care

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98115

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Craft and Donate Holiday Greeting Cards for Isolated Seniors (Remote)

Help brighten someone's day using your card making supplies and creativity!

Handmake greeting cards for seniors, caregivers, and adults with disabilities supported by our non-profit Full Life Care, including isolated elders in our ElderFriends program, who may otherwise be alone this holiday season. 

By 11/10 - We will accept Fall/Thanksgiving themed cards. 

By 12/5 - We will accept Winter themed cards (generally referencing "Season's Greetings" / "Warm Wishes," not specific to any holiday, to be randomly distributed throughout December and into the New Year). 

Cards must be 5x7" or smaller, and lay flat (no 3D or loose elements, and no glitter) 

Click Respond to confirm your interest, and receive more details about guidelines and instructions to mail or drop off completed cards at our South Seattle office (Beacon Hill). 

Organization: Full Life Care

Help brighten someone's day using your card making supplies and creativity!

Handmake greeting cards for seniors, caregivers, and adults with disabilities supported by our non-profit Full Life Care, including isolated elders in our ElderFriends program, who may otherwise be alone this holiday season. 

By 11/10 - We will accept Fall/Thanksgiving themed cards. 

By 12/5 - We will accept Winter themed cards (generally referencing "Season's Greetings" / "Warm Wishes," not specific to any holiday, to be randomly distributed throughout December and into the New Year). 

Cards must be 5x7" or smaller, and lay flat (no 3D or loose elements, and no glitter) 

Click Respond to confirm your interest, and receive more details about guidelines and instructions to mail or drop off completed cards at our South Seattle office (Beacon Hill). 

Organization: Full Life Care

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 5, 2025

Zip Code: 98108

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: 1:1 Friendly Companionship Visits with an Isolated Senior (Seattle / King County)

Passionate about supporting a lonely and isolated elder in your local community by offering long-term, one-on-one friendly companionship visits?

Consider joining ElderFriends!

Click Respond to confirm interest, and receive more details via email. 

Visits may include a mix of phone calls, in-home visits, outings, hobby sharing, and more at a location of your choice in King County, WA.

No minimum experience needed; Training and ongoing support provided.

Organization: Full Life Care

Passionate about supporting a lonely and isolated elder in your local community by offering long-term, one-on-one friendly companionship visits?

Consider joining ElderFriends!

Click Respond to confirm interest, and receive more details via email. 

Visits may include a mix of phone calls, in-home visits, outings, hobby sharing, and more at a location of your choice in King County, WA.

No minimum experience needed; Training and ongoing support provided.

Organization: Full Life Care

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98104

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Love to Organize? Sort Greeting Cards & Supplies for Seniors (Beacon Hill)

Do you enjoy organizing? Looking to put your skills to good use during weekday mornings or afternoons? 

Help sort our supply of greeting cards for isolated seniors in our ElderFriends program, donations, and other office supplies at the headquarters of our non-profit Full Life Care in South Seattle (Beacon Hill). 

Additional organizational projects (spreadsheet creation, paper filing, etc.) may be available according to your skills and interests. 

Note: This service project is behind-the-scenes, not including clients. If interested in direct client interaction with our seniors, caregivers, and/or adults with disabilities, refer to our additional volunteer opportunities. 

Organization: Full Life Care

Do you enjoy organizing? Looking to put your skills to good use during weekday mornings or afternoons? 

Help sort our supply of greeting cards for isolated seniors in our ElderFriends program, donations, and other office supplies at the headquarters of our non-profit Full Life Care in South Seattle (Beacon Hill). 

Additional organizational projects (spreadsheet creation, paper filing, etc.) may be available according to your skills and interests. 

Note: This service project is behind-the-scenes, not including clients. If interested in direct client interaction with our seniors, caregivers, and/or adults with disabilities, refer to our additional volunteer opportunities. 

Organization: Full Life Care

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 19, 2025

Zip Code: 98108

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Support Adults with Disabilities at our Day Health Center (South Seattle: Beacon Hill)

Do you have weekday morning or afternoon availability to bring joy to adults with disabilities?

Support adults with disabilities at Full Life Care's South Seattle Adult Day Health Center in Beacon Hill, engaging in 1:1 interactions and group activities, which may include:

Arts and crafts workshopsMusical performancesStory sharing discussionsCognitive gamesShow-and-tell...and more!

Come for a one-time event individually or in a group (available ongoing), or sign up for weekly shifts (next available in January or beyond). 

Greet and socialize with participants during their arrival, activity programs, and transition times. Provide positive encouragement to participants, supporting their engagement. Assist staff group leaders with setting up, facilitating, and cleaning up activities and related supplies.

Click Respond to confirm your interest, and receive details via email.

Minimum age of 18 is required, unless part of a youth group with an adult group leader.

Organization: Full Life Care

Do you have weekday morning or afternoon availability to bring joy to adults with disabilities?

Support adults with disabilities at Full Life Care's South Seattle Adult Day Health Center in Beacon Hill, engaging in 1:1 interactions and group activities, which may include:

Arts and crafts workshopsMusical performancesStory sharing discussionsCognitive gamesShow-and-tell...and more!

Come for a one-time event individually or in a group (available ongoing), or sign up for weekly shifts (next available in January or beyond). 

Greet and socialize with participants during their arrival, activity programs, and transition times. Provide positive encouragement to participants, supporting their engagement. Assist staff group leaders with setting up, facilitating, and cleaning up activities and related supplies.

Click Respond to confirm your interest, and receive details via email.

Minimum age of 18 is required, unless part of a youth group with an adult group leader.

Organization: Full Life Care

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Feb 13, 2026

Zip Code: 98108

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Join a Care Team - Support Caregiver of Senior / Veteran (South King County)

Bring your interests and talents to an engaging volunteer role in a team of like-minded volunteers. Whether it’s an interest in crafts, reading, movies, a gift of gab, or empathetic ear, all are welcome!

Help relieve stress and prevent burnout by supporting an unpaid family caregiver, who may, for example, ask you to help organize their home, plan a special occasion, help with a gardening project, pick up their dry cleaning or spend time with the person they care for while they go for a cup of coffee with a friend.

In just 4 flexible hours a month and a one-year commitment you can lift the spirits of an unpaid family caregiver and their dependent, gain a unique life experience, and enrich your spare time.

Click Respond to confirm interest, and receive more details via email. 

Various location options available throughout King County, WA. (North and South King County, Seattle, and Eastside)  No minimum experience needed; Training and ongoing support provided.   Join as an individual or recruit a team! 

As one caregiver said of her Care Team: "I truly am grateful for our team. Their kindness and their readiness to provide meaningful interaction with my husband [the care recipient] has been greatly beneficial to me not feeling isolated and alone. This week your team allowed me to see people I had not seen since before the pandemic. All of the team is warm, friendly, and compassionate."

Organization: Full Life Care

Bring your interests and talents to an engaging volunteer role in a team of like-minded volunteers. Whether it’s an interest in crafts, reading, movies, a gift of gab, or empathetic ear, all are welcome!

Help relieve stress and prevent burnout by supporting an unpaid family caregiver, who may, for example, ask you to help organize their home, plan a special occasion, help with a gardening project, pick up their dry cleaning or spend time with the person they care for while they go for a cup of coffee with a friend.

In just 4 flexible hours a month and a one-year commitment you can lift the spirits of an unpaid family caregiver and their dependent, gain a unique life experience, and enrich your spare time.

Click Respond to confirm interest, and receive more details via email. 

Various location options available throughout King County, WA. (North and South King County, Seattle, and Eastside)  No minimum experience needed; Training and ongoing support provided.   Join as an individual or recruit a team! 

As one caregiver said of her Care Team: "I truly am grateful for our team. Their kindness and their readiness to provide meaningful interaction with my husband [the care recipient] has been greatly beneficial to me not feeling isolated and alone. This week your team allowed me to see people I had not seen since before the pandemic. All of the team is warm, friendly, and compassionate."

Organization: Full Life Care

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98146

Allow Groups: Yes