Opportunities From: United Way of King County

Are you an early riser with a heart for community action? We need three enthusiastic volunteers to help set the stage for an impactful MLK Day of Service!

Join us at Garfield High School from 6:30-8 AM to:

This is a short, high-energy role perfect for those who want to make a big impact with just an hour of their morning. Plus, you’ll be the first to soak in the rally atmosphere and feel the buzz of the day ahead!

Let’s honor Dr. King’s legacy together—bright and early

Required Volunteer Orientation — January 6
All volunteers are asked to attend a Know Before You Go session on January 6 from 7:30–8:30 pm. This one-hour virtual orientation will cover important details to help you feel prepared for MLK Day of Service.

Zoom Info:
Meeting ID: 550 244 3412
Passcode: uxLBx8
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5502443412

Location:
Virtual (Zoom)

Information on workshops, job fair, rally, and youth event is updated regularly at www.seattlemlkcoalition.org   #MLKSeattle

To ensure the safety of everyone at our events, we still encourage healthy practices such as staying home when sick, washing hands regularly, and listening to healthcare experts as new information becomes available

Info Desk Greeters & Floaters help us set-up then welcome and direct vendors, presenters, volunteers, community tables, and participants to workshops & the job fair. You are super flexible and able to step in wherever needed for activities in Garfield HS.

Your volunteer lead may divide you into 2 different shift times - they will be in touch in early January with details.

Volunteers will:

Required Volunteer Orientation — January 6
All volunteers are asked to attend a Know Before You Go session on January 6 from 7:30–8:30 pm. This one-hour virtual orientation will cover important details to help you feel prepared for MLK Day of Service.

Zoom Info:
Meeting ID: 550 244 3412
Passcode: uxLBx8
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5502443412

Location:
Virtual (Zoom)

Once your volunteer shift is done, you are welcome to volunteer in another way, join the rally in the gym and the march Please also join our youth event and virtual workshops the week before. Info on activities is updated regularly at   www.seattlemlkcoalition.org   #MLKSeattle

To ensure the safety of everyone at our events, we still encourage healthy practices such as staying home when sick, washing hands regularly, and listening to healthcare experts as new information becomes available.

Stage and Rally Support volunteers create a positive experience for guest speakers, performers, and community members who attend the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration rally in the Garfield High School gym.

Volunteers will:

You may be split into sub-teams to focus on specific tasks

Required Volunteer Orientation — January 6
All volunteers are asked to attend a Know Before You Go session on January 6 from 7:30–8:30 pm. This one-hour virtual orientation will cover important details to help you feel prepared for MLK Day of Service.

Zoom Info:
Meeting ID: 550 244 3412
Passcode: uxLBx8
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5502443412

Location:
Virtual (Zoom)

Once your volunteer shift is done, you are welcome to join the march to downtown and meal. Information on activities - including youth event & virtual workshops prior to MLK Day - is updated regularly at www.seattlemlkcoalition.org   #MLKSeattle

To ensure the safety of everyone at our events, we still encourage healthy practices such as staying home when sick, washing hands regularly, and listening to healthcare experts as new information becomes available.

MLK Day Rally and March Peacekeeper volunteers work in teams to ensure the rally and march are peaceful and safe for all participants. 

Volunteers are strongly encouraged to attend a training prior to volunteering which reviews what the day looks like, communication protocols, and other important details: *Training date and time TBD

Your Volunteer Supervisor will contact you with additional information about the training and other details. If you or your group is unable to attend the training contact your volunteer supervisor (you'll receive contact information in early January.)

Volunteers will:

Required Volunteer Orientation — January 6
All volunteers are asked to attend a Know Before You Go session on January 6 from 7:30–8:30 pm. This one-hour virtual orientation will cover important details to help you feel prepared for MLK Day of Service.

Zoom Info:
Meeting ID: 550 244 3412
Passcode: uxLBx8
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5502443412

Location:
Virtual (Zoom)

Please visit our site for regular updates on our youth event, workshops (virtual and in-person), march and rally  www.seattlemlkcoalition.org   #MLKSeattle

To ensure the safety of everyone at our events, we still encourage healthy practices such as staying home when sick, washing hands regularly, and listening to healthcare experts as new information becomes available.

Workshop Monitors ensure presenters and participants have a positive experience - and are assigned in small groups (2-3 people) to specific workshops.

Volunteers will gather for an orientation to pick up their supplies, go over their roles and get their workshop assignments.  Workshop descriptions will be posted at www.seattlemlkcoalition.org- arrive early to get assigned to your favorite one. 

Volunteer pairs/triads will:

Required Volunteer Orientation — January 6
All volunteers are asked to attend a Know Before You Go session on January 6 from 7:30–8:30 pm. This one-hour virtual orientation will cover important details to help you feel prepared for MLK Day of Service.

Zoom Info:
Meeting ID: 550 244 3412
Passcode: uxLBx8
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5502443412

Location:
Virtual (Zoom)

We encourage workshop monitor teams to post photos and workshop information on social media during sessions #MLKSeattle. After the session, we ask one of you to capture key brief takeaways from your session and post on Facebook/Instagram or send to us via email. 

Once your volunteer shift is done, you are welcome to join the rally in the gym, the march to downtown, and meal downtown. 

Please join our virtual workshops the week before. Info on activities and the list of sessions will be updated regularly at  www.seattlemlkcoalition.org  #MLKSeattle

To ensure the safety of everyone at our events, we still encourage healthy practices such as staying home when sick, washing hands regularly, and listening to healthcare experts as new information becomes available.

No more sign ups are being accepted for this opportunity at this time. Feel free to inquire if wishing to stay updated about future volunteer opportunities after 1/19 with Full Life Care. 

Help our nonprofit Full Life Care sort our supply of handmade greeting cards (collected from volunteers around the country) that will later be mailed and distributed to seniors, caregivers, and adults with disabilities for seasonal holidays and occasions throughout the year. 

Service tasks will include counting, sorting and categorizing cards by type, stuffing envelopes, and handwriting your own well wishes for our clients in blank cards.

Either Individual or Group participation is welcomed; If under 18, eligibility will be determined, and parent/guardian consent will be required.

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.

Please note: This volunteer opportunity is at the Federal Way El Centro de la Raza location.

Role 

Onsite Tax Preparer 

Location

El Centro de la Raza
1607 S 341st Pl
Federal Way, WA 98003

Volunteer shifts at El Centro de la Raza Federal Way are: 

Sign up for a weekly shift! 

Below you will find the date and time of your first weekly shift. This date and time will correspond to your shift choice for the rest of the season. Please note: We ask volunteers to commit to 1 weekly 3.5 hour shift for the duration of the tax season: 1/20/2026 – 4/19/2026 (13 shifts over 13 weeks).

For example: 

You select “Tue Jan 20@ 5:30 pm, duration: 3.5 hours.” 
This means your reoccurring volunteer shift will be every Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 9 pm. 

Now, select a weekly shift that works best for you! 
Click on "Respond Individually" to choose your weekly shift and complete your registration. 

Role 

Onsite Tax Preparer 

Location 

Hopelink Shoreline
17837 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133 

Volunteer shifts at Hopelink Shoreline are: 

Sign up for a weekly shift! 

Below you will find the date and start time of your first weekly shift. This date and time will correspond to your shift choice for the rest of the season. Please note: We ask volunteers to commit to 1 weekly 4 hour shift for the duration of the tax season: 1/20/2026 – 4/19/2026 (13 shifts over 13 weeks).
Note: Due to MLK Day, the first Monday shift at this site will be 1/26. The first calendar shift will be Tuesday, 1/20.

For example: 

You select “Mon Jan 26 @ 5:30 pm, duration: 3.5 hours.” 
This means your reoccurring volunteer shift will be every Monday from 5:30 pm to 9 pm. 

Now, select a weekly shift that works best for you! 
Click on "Respond Individually" to choose your weekly shift and complete your registration. 

Please note: This volunteer opportunity is at the Beacon Hill El Centro de la Raza location.

Role 

Onsite Tax Preparer 

Location 

El Centro de la Raza
2524 16th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144

Volunteer shifts at El Centro de la Raza are: 

Sign up for a weekly shift! 

Below you will find the date and time of your first weekly shift. This date and time will correspond to your shift choice for the rest of the season. Please note: We ask volunteers to commit to 1 weekly 3-4 hour shift for the duration of the tax season: 1/20/2026 – 4/19/2026 (13 shifts over 13 weeks).

For example: 

You select “Tue Jan 20@ 5:00 pm, duration: 4 hours.” 
This means your reoccurring volunteer shift will be every Tuesday from 5 pm to 9 pm. 

Now, select a weekly shift that works best for you! 
Click on "Respond Individually" to choose your weekly shift and complete your registration. 

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by helping restore critical habitat along the Sammamish River at the Former Wayne Golf Course. Depending on the weather and ground conditions, tasks could include planting native plants, removing invasive species, and spreading mulch - all of which will help shade and cool the water that salmon use to migrate from spawning streams and back from the ocean.

Date: Monday, January 19, 2026

Time: 1PM - 4PM

Location: Former Wayne Golf Course, 16721 96th Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011

What to bring: Sturdy closed-toe shoes (boots recommended), weather appropriate clothing (dress in layers), work gloves if you have them (gloves will also be available at the event), and a reusable water bottle.

Provided: Gloves, all tools and supplies, light snacks

Registration is required and all ages are welcome! Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must fill out a liability waiver at the event or ahead of time through the registration form.

Click "Respond" to learn more and receive the registration information.

After you sign up, City of Bothell/Whale Scout will send you a confirmation email with more details 2-3 days before the event.

Spend time with adults with disabilities at Full Life Care's South Seattle Adult Day Health Center in Beacon Hill during 1:1 interactions and group activities.

Come for a one-time event individually or in a group. Bring your own activity (craft, show-and-tell, etc.) or join a preset activity.

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.

Empower a group of college students from southern Africa who are visiting Seattle for a month as part of the Study of the US Institute on Civic Engagement program funded by the Department of State. Help young leaders create change in their communities at home (Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe). Help them develop their project ideas for the community action plans, share your experience and provide your feedback. Do a mock interview and help the participants with their interviewing skills. Volunteer service is followed by a networking mixer with professionals from different fields, food and drinks are provided. 

Please indicate on your applications your area of interest/expertise so that we can best match you with a college student. 

Seed2Fork is developing a new community farm that will benefit our neighbors and friends providing them information on methods of growing their own food. Join us in preparing our garden to be ready for 2026 spring planting and growing season. Please dress warm and comfortable. Please bring gardening gloves and gardening hand tools, garden fork and rake if you have. 

We will be pulling weeds and spreading wood chips in different areas of the farm. Plant some fruit trees and move wooden garden raised beds  

Thank you and looking forward to our first growing season at the farm. Bring your family and friends  

Light Lunch will be provided

Role 

Onsite Tax Preparer 

Location

Evergreen Goodwill
King County Job Training & Education Center
700 Dearborn Pl S
Seattle, WA 98144

Volunteer shifts at Evergreen Goodwill are: 

Sign up for a weekly shift! 

Below you will find date of the first day of your weekly shift. This date and time will correspond to your shift choice for the rest of the season. Please note: We ask volunteers to commit to 1 weekly 4 hour shift for the duration of the tax season: 1/20/2026 – 4/19/2026 (13 shifts over 13 weeks).
Please note: Because of MLK Day, the first Monday shift is 1/26. The site opens on Thursday, 1/22.

For example: 

You select “Thu, Jan 22 @ 1:00 pm, duration: 4 hours.” 
This means your reoccurring volunteer shift will be every Thursday from 1 pm to 5 pm.

Now, select a weekly shift that works best for you! 
Click on "Respond Individually" to choose your weekly shift and complete your registration. 

Role Overview 

Rainier Athletes' (RA) mission is to affirm our youth’s sense of purpose and belonging by intentionally connecting their core community of teachers, coaches, families, and mentors. Once selected, each student is paired with a dedicated one-on-one mentor in elementary and middle school and a Squad Leader in high school. Each student is also sponsored to participate in sports/extra-curricular activities year-round throughout their duration with Rainer Athletes. Students begin their RA journey in 4th grade and continue through high school graduation and beyond.  

To sustain our impact with the growing number of Rainier Athletes high school students and families, we are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated individuals to serve as Squad Leaders for small groups of high school students. Squads consist of four or five students of similar ages. Squad Leaders are tasked with building relationships with students in their squad(s) as well as their students’ families, teachers, and others in the community. 

Responsibilities include coordinating logistics and prepping for weekly hour-long Squad Meet-Ups. These Squad Meet-Ups may include topical discussions, study sessions, or other activities to strengthen relationships and build towards each student’s next step plan after high school. Collaboration is a key element to the program’s success; Squad Leaders will have hour-long weekly formal opportunities to connect with other Squad Leaders and RA’s High School Program Manager to share highlights, challenges, and best practices.

Must-Haves 

Nice-to-Haves

Benefits

Imagine a city where people have equal access to healthy and culturally appropriate food. The Community Food Education (CFE) at Solid Ground fosters community connections through gardening education, sustainable food production, environmental stewardship, and raising awareness about good nutrition and food justice. We also fight hunger by providing low-income individuals with seeds and materials, and supporting backyard gardeners in donating fruits and vegetables grown in King County.

If you share our vision, join us at Marra Farm Giving Garden in Seattle's South Park neighborhood! A Giving Garden Work Party offers an idyllic outdoor opportunity to bond with your coworkers. Dig into soil, plant, weed, and harvest much-needed fresh food for our neighbors as you connect with your team. With the rising cost of food, our local communities rely on fresh produce from Marra Farm more than ever. Help us grow healthy and culturally appropriate food for our neighbors in need!

Time Commitment

Help us kick off the growing season in March and April, or support us during the highest need months of July through September. We’ve already set aside most Tuesdays from 9am to 2pm during the growing season for large-group work parties, preferably with 20 or more volunteers. We encourage you to sign up for a full shift, but we ask for a minimum of three hours. Teams can consist of coworkers, community or church group members, or neighbors. All are welcome!

To Apply

Please click the Respond button below. We will get back to you within 3-5 business days with next steps. 

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color), and people with the lived experience of food insecurity are strongly encouraged to volunteer. 

Imagine a city where people have equal access to healthy and culturally appropriate food. The Community Food Education (CFE) at Solid Ground fosters community connections through gardening education, sustainable food production, environmental stewardship, and raising awareness about good nutrition and food justice. We also fight hunger by providing low-income individuals with seeds and materials, and supporting backyard gardeners in donating fruits and vegetables grown in King County.  

If you share our vision, join us on the Marra Farm Giving Garden in Seattle's South Park neighborhood! We're looking for volunteers to help prepare vegetable beds, plant vegetable starts and seeds, weed by hand, compost, water, harvest, wash produce, and distribute produce to the community food bank and other locations. Many of our volunteers start with limited or no gardening knowledge and learn as they go, so we welcome you with whatever level of gardening skills and knowledge you bring. Families welcome!

To Apply

Please click the Respond button. We will get back to you within 3-5 business days with next steps. Volunteer opportunities are available during the growing season, March to November.

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color), and people with the lived experience of food insecurity are strongly encouraged to volunteer. 

Do you want to help families living on low incomes or people experiencing homelessness stay warm this winter?

Knit-It-Alls (KIA) Volunteers knit and crochet throughout the year to create warm winter clothing for low-income families and/or people experiencing homelessness in Seattle/King County. Solid Ground then distributes the items in the winter to people we serve as well as other nonprofits to pass out to their participants. Groups are welcome!  
    
We're looking for volunteers to... 

Interested in volunteering? Click the "Respond" button to contact Solid Ground Volunteer Services and learn more!

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color), and people with the lived experience of food insecurity are strongly encouraged to volunteer.

Do you want to make a difference in the fight against poverty? Join Solid Ground's Board of Directors! Solid Ground is dedicated to ending poverty and advancing social justice by breaking down barriers and promoting stability. We're looking for passionate, diverse individuals to help guide our mission of ending poverty and advancing social justice.

As a Board Member, you'll play a key role in shaping our policies, advocating for change, and engaging with the community. What you'll do:

Commitment: Minimum 2-year term, 5-8 hours/month, including monthly meetings and committee work.

Qualifications: We encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, including those with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or oppression. Experience in fundraising, Human Resources (HR), human services, housing, youth work, or behavioral health is a plus.

Benefits: Stipend and reimbursements available for board-related expenses. Access to resources like laptops and additional support.

To apply: Interested in volunteering or learning more about the opportunity? Click "Respond" and contact Solid Ground Volunteer Services today!

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color), and people with the lived experience of poverty, racism, sexism, trans- and homophobia - everything the American system can put in our paths - are strongly encouraged to volunteer.

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!     

Link up with a neighbor in need and help elders remain independent in their homes by providing companionship and services to older adults and those with disabilities. Opportunities to connect include:

Training and support provided.

If you want to put your experience and compassion to work in your community, contact RSVP at Solid Ground today!

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!        

Link up with a neighbor in need and help elders remain independent in their homes by providing companionship and services to older adults and those with disabilities. Opportunities to connect include:

Training and support provided.

If you want to put your experience and compassion to work in your community, contact RSVP at Solid Ground today!

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!     

Link up with a neighbor in need and help elders remain independent in their homes by providing companionship and services to older adults and those with disabilities. Opportunities to connect include:

Training and support provided.

If you want to put your experience and compassion to work in your community, contact RSVP at Solid Ground today!

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!    

Link up with a neighbor in need and help elders remain independent in their homes by providing companionship and services to older adults and those with disabilities. Opportunities to connect include:

Training and support provided.

If you want to put your experience and compassion to work in your community, contact RSVP at Solid Ground today!

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!   

Link up with a neighbor in need and help elders remain independent in their homes by providing companionship and services to older adults and those with disabilities. Opportunities to connect include:

Training and support provided.

If you want to put your experience and compassion to work in your community, contact RSVP at Solid Ground today!

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!  

Link up with a neighbor in need and help elders remain independent in their homes by providing companionship and services to older adults and those with disabilities. Opportunities to connect include:

Training and support provided.

If you want to put your experience and compassion to work in your community, contact RSVP at Solid Ground today!

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!     

Link up with a neighbor in need and help elders remain independent in their homes by providing companionship and services to older adults and those with disabilities. Opportunities to connect include:

Training and support provided.

If you want to put your experience and compassion to work in your community, contact RSVP at Solid Ground today!

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!        

Over 16% of King County children live in poverty. Be a guiding hand on an at-risk student's path to success! Start by giving an hour a week to students to: 

If you want to make a difference in a student's life by making learning exciting, relevant and creative, contact RSVP at Solid Ground now!

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!         

Over 16% of King County children live in poverty. Be a guiding hand on an at-risk student's path to success! Start by giving an hour a week to students to:  

If you want to make a difference in a student's life by making learning exciting, relevant and creative, contact RSVP at Solid Ground now!

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!         

Over 16% of King County children live in poverty. Be a guiding hand on an at-risk student's path to success! Start by giving an hour a week to students to:   

If you want to make a difference in a student's life by making learning exciting, relevant and creative, contact RSVP at Solid Ground now!

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!          

Over 16% of King County children live in poverty. Be a guiding hand on an at-risk student's path to success! Start by giving an hour a week to students to:

If you want to make a difference in a student's life by making learning exciting, relevant and creative, contact RSVP at Solid Ground now!

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!       

Over 16% of King County children live in poverty. Be a guiding hand on an at-risk student's path to success! Start by giving an hour a week to students to:  

If you want to make a difference in a student's life by making learning exciting, relevant and creative, contact RSVP at Solid Ground now!

Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!       

Mentors help recently arrived refugees become acquainted with the surrounding community and face the challenges of resettling in a new country. This is a critical period when refugees need assistance learning the basics of life in a new place, including things like public transportation, the banking system, public schools, managing personal healthcare, conversational English and getting involved in their community. Mentors meet with an individual or a family for two hours per week during their first three months in the U.S.  

If you want to use your experience and compassion to improve your community, contact RSVP at Solid Ground now!

Did you know that 1 in 5 children in King County struggle with hunger? Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!       

Help feed our community through one of the following opportunities: 

Community Dining: Help prepare and serve meals for seniors in a senior center. 

If you want to put your experience and compassion to work in your community, contact RSVP at Solid Ground today!

Did you know that 1 in 5 children in King County struggle with hunger? Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!           

Help feed our community through one of the following opportunities:  

If you want to put your experience and compassion to work in your community, contact RSVP at Solid Ground today!

Did you know that 1 in 5 children in King County struggle with hunger? Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!  

Help feed our community through one of the following opportunities:          

If you want to put your experience and compassion to work in your community, contact RSVP at Solid Ground today!

Did you know that 1 in 5 children in King County struggle with hunger? Are you 55 or older? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!    

Help feed our community through one of the following opportunities:         

If you want to put your experience and compassion to work in your community, contact RSVP at Solid Ground today!

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is welcoming volunteers now!

RSVP is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with over 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!

Volunteers are needed to meet the following community needs:        

If you want to put your experience and compassion to work improving your community, contact RSVP at Solid Ground today!

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is welcoming volunteers now!

RSVP is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with over 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you! 

Volunteers are needed to meet the following community needs:          

If you want to put your experience and compassion to work improving your community, contact RSVP at Solid Ground today!

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is welcoming volunteers now!

RSVP is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with over 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you! 

Volunteers are needed to meet the following community needs:   

If you want to put your experience and compassion to work improving your community, contact RSVP at Solid Ground today!

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) welcoming volunteers now!

RSVP is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with over 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!

Volunteers are needed to meet the following community needs:        

If you want to put your experience and compassion to work improving your community, contact RSVP at Solid Ground today!

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is welcoming volunteers now!

RSVP is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with over 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you! 

Volunteers are needed to meet the following community needs:       

If you want to put your experience and compassion to work improving your community, contact RSVP at Solid Ground today!

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is welcoming volunteers now!

RSVP is a national service program that makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for those 55 years and older. We partner with over 40 public and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers and can help find the right opportunity for you!       

Volunteers are needed to meet the following community needs: 

If you want to put your experience and compassion to work improving your community, contact RSVP at Solid Ground today!

Role 

Onsite Tax Intake Volunteer 

Location

Burien Community Center
14700 6th Ave SW
Burien, WA 98166

Volunteer shifts at Burien Community Center are: 

Sign up for a weekly shift! 

Below you will find the date and time of your first weekly shift. This date and time will correspond to your shift choice for the rest of the season. Please note: We ask volunteers to commit to 1 weekly 4 hour shift for the duration of the tax season: 1/20/2026 – 4/19/2026 (13 shifts over 13 weeks).

For example: 

You select “Wed Jan 21 @ 12:30 pm, duration: 4 hours.” 
This means your reoccurring volunteer shift will be every Wednesday from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. 

Now, select a weekly shift that works best for you! 

Click on "Respond Individually" to choose your weekly shift and complete your registration. 

Please note that these volunteer projects help serve the needs of our community organizations and the volunteer capacity is set to serve that. If you need to cancel your commitment to a project, please cancel at least 48 hours in advance. 

Join us on January 19th, 2026 to support the Seattle Martin Luther King Jr Coalition in celebrating and honoring Dr. King's legacy. The event includes a rally, the march for peace, internship opportunities, workshops, youth led programming and a job fair. 

Volunteers will help by getting signs ready to distribute for the march right after the workshop and rally. We will be strategically dispersed throughout the Garfield High School parking lot to pass out all sign handles. 

This opportunity is hosted by our Emerging Leaders 365 young professionals and all are welcome to volunteer! By participating you will receive similar opportunities emailed to you bimonthly. Each opportunity supports United Way of King County's mission to create racially just communities where all people have homes, students graduate, and families are financially stable.

It will be cold and we will be outside, so make sure to dress warm and wear comfortable 

Bring hope to families when it matters most! As a Restoring Family Links Caseworker, you’ll play a vital role in reuniting loved ones separated by conflict, migration, or disaster. Every case you handle helps restore dignity and peace of mind.

Your Impact:

~Work one-on-one with clients to collect details and deliver Red Cross messages ~Provide compassionate support and assist with necessary documentation

~Keep accurate records and follow up promptly ~Share helpful resources and referrals for next steps

~Promote awareness through community outreach

Bring hope to families when it matters most! As a Restoring Family Links Caseworker, you’ll play a vital role in reuniting loved ones separated by conflict, migration, or disaster. Every case you handle helps restore dignity and peace of mind.

Your Impact:

~Work one-on-one with clients to collect details and deliver Red Cross messages ~Provide compassionate support and assist with necessary documentation

~Keep accurate records and follow up promptly

~Share helpful resources and referrals for next steps

~Promote awareness through community outreach

What We’re Looking For: ~A heart for helping families rediscover hope

~Strong communication skills and empathy

~Ability to work independently while fostering inclusivity

~Detail-oriented and committed to meeting deadlines

~Problem-solving skills and cultural sensitivity

Why It Matters: Your dedication can change lives—help us restore connections and hope across borders. Ready to make a difference? Apply today at www.redcross.org/volunteer or email JoinUsNW@redcross.org.

We believe in the dignity and value of every individual, seeing beyond the circumstances to the human being within, our approach to harm reduction is rooted in compassion and practical support especially in critical areas like Naloxone Access and Needle Exchange. Understanding the complexities of substance use we strive to provide life-preserving resources and services that respect the autonomy and choices of those we serve. Our Volunteers will play a vital role in the preparation, packaging, and distribution of outreach items and care packages to help our community. The work may also require lifting between 30 to 50 pounds of donated items, so volunteers should be physically capable of handling these weights. Additionally, to ensure safety, volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes while performing their duties. Can only accommodate groups of up to 5 people. https://signup.com/go/eqjbECA

Volunteers will support the Food Access Network (FAN) team by helping with food pick-up from our food bank partners across King County. This will involve manually unloading food from trucks and transporting it to our Makeki (Market), where they will help stock the shelves. Volunteers will also assist with breaking down boxes, managing operations during Makeki (Market) hours under the supervision of the FAN team, and helping to close Makeki at the end of each operational day. Volunteers should be prepared to lift items weigh between 5 to 50 lbs.  Can only accommodate groups of up to 5 people. https://signup.com/go/FFbXSLA

Specifically, we are seeking volunteers to support our after-school programs between the hours of 2:30pm-6:30pm in SeaTac, Burien and White Center. This would include tutors and folks with other middle or high school academic areas of expertise. (Math, Science, History, etc.)

Home Delivery DoorDash pick up is a vital extension of our home delivery program, helping us reach neighbors who are unable to visit the food bank. Each week, about 200 DoorDash delivery bags are packed and distributed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Volunteers in this role support both the packing and distribution process, ensuring clients receive fresh, nutritious food.

Pack Home Delivery bags with a curated selection of produce, protein, and dry goods.

Follow food safety guidelines to ensure quality control of all items, especially perishable produce.

Transport packed bags to the designated pick-up location using a cart.

Assist DoorDash drivers by confirming pick-up numbers and helping load bags into their vehicles.

Work closely with staff to ensure smooth and accurate distribution.

On Mondays, help pack dry goods for the week’s DoorDash deliveries.

Keep the workspace clean and organized during and after shifts.

Attention to detail and commitment to food safety practices.

Comfortable lifting and carrying bags up to 25 lbs.

Strong communication skills to interact with staff and DoorDash drivers.

Ability to work collaboratively and follow instructions.

Long-term volunteers may receive pallet jack training.

Be part of a program that expands food access to homebound neighbors.

Opportunities for warehouse and equipment training.

Engage in meaningful community support and make a tangible impact.

This role is perfect for volunteers who enjoy logistics, working with others, and supporting the well-being of our community members. Your help ensures that essential food items are delivered safely and efficiently!

Are you looking to make a tangible difference in your community? Join us as a friendly and compassionate Grocery Distribution Volunteer, helping neighbors in the Seattle area access nutritious food in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Our grocery distribution program runs during the following times, and you can select a shift that works best for you:

Tuesdays:

10:50 AM – 1:00 PM

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Wednesdays:2:50 pm - 5:00 pm

Thursdays: 11:50 am – 3:00 PM

As a Grocery Distribution Volunteer, you will:

Greet and assist clients as they select their groceries.

Restock items on the grocery line and help maintain a clean, organized space.

Carry bags or assist clients as needed.

Support a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Friendly, approachable, and eager to help people from diverse backgrounds.

Comfortable in a fast-paced setting and able to lift items weighing up to 25–50 lbs.

Available during weekday shifts and able to commit to a regular weekly schedule of 2–3 hours.

Open to receiving instructions and collaborating with a supportive team.

Bonus: Knowledge of a second language (Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Russian, etc.) is helpful but not required!

Clear orientation and training to set you up for success.

Guidance and support throughout your volunteer experience.

A flexible schedule and a role that best fits your strengths and availability.

Directly impact the community by helping neighbors access nutritious food.

Build connections with a diverse group of clients, staff, and volunteers.

Gain experience in a client-facing, fast-paced environment.

Be part of a welcoming, mission-driven team fighting food insecurity.

Ready to Join?
Your energy and compassion can make a huge difference in someone’s day. Reach out today, and let’s find the perfect role and schedule for you at the Pike Market Food Bank!

Join us to help restore North Creek Forest at the 112th Ave. Restoration Site! Our activities for the day will focus on removing invasive weeds and spreading mulch.

Your work will help improve the forest's health by increasing biodiversity and suppressing future invasive weed growth. No experience is required. Waivers are required and are available on our RSVP website: https://tockify.com/northcreekforest/detail/322/1770487200000. Volunteers who are 15 years of age or younger must have parental supervision during the event.

Volunteer work parties provide great networking opportunities, an introduction to restoration ecology, and a fun way to spend time in the great outdoors!

We are going to be working on removing blackberry roots and spreading mulch in North Creek forest to improve the biodiversity of the forest and increase it's ecosystem services. 

Help brighten an elder's day using your card making supplies and creativity! Handmake Valentine's Day themed greeting cards to donate to participants in Full Life Care's ElderFriends program, and support its mission to relieve isolation and loneliness among older adults in King County, WA.

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

Pike Market Food Bank serves Seattle neighbors facing food insecurity. We are currently seeking committed volunteers to support our operations in both client-facing roles and warehouse support. Whether you enjoy working directly with people or behind the scenes, there are many ways to get involved.

The Northwest Railway Museum is seeking friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to join our Docent Program, helping share the Museum’s stories, collections, and working railroad with visitors.

Docents lead guided tours of the Railway History Campus, including the Train Shed Exhibit Hall and the Conservation & Restoration Workshop (CRW). This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy storytelling, engaging with the public, and bringing history to life.

Lead guided tours for visitors of all ages

Interpret historic railcars, locomotives, and exhibits

Share the history of railroading in the Pacific Northwest

Help visitors understand ongoing restoration and preservation work

No prior museum or docent experience is required. Training and interpretive materials are provided.

Saturdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day (no tours in July). 

Must be 18 years of age or older

Comfortable speaking to small and large groups

Interest in history, education, or public engagement

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you enjoy connecting with people and helping visitors have meaningful experiences, we’d love to welcome you as a Docent at the Northwest Railway Museum.

Apply here. 

The Northwest Railway Museum is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our Train Crew, supporting the operation of historic trains during regular service days and special events throughout the year.

Train Crew volunteers play a critical role in safely operating trains, assisting passengers, and preserving the Museum’s living railroad history. This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in learning railroad operations in a structured, safety-focused environment.

Train Crew volunteering follows a progressive qualification system, allowing volunteers to build skills and responsibility over time. New volunteers typically begin in entry-level roles and may advance as training and experience are completed.

Typical progression includes:

Conductor’s Assistant (entry-level; no prior experience required) [13+ with parent/guardian]

Car Attendant [16+]

Switchman* [16+]

Diesel Fireman* [18+]

Rear Brakeman* [18+]

Conductor [21+]

Diesel Engineer [21+]

Advancement is based on experience, demonstrated proficiency, adherence to safety rules, and completion of required training. *Certain Train Crew titles reflect historical terminology and are used only in a historical, non-discriminatory context.

Train Crew opportunities are available throughout the year during:

Regular weekend train operations

Special events (Wine Trains, school trains, Day Out With Thomas, Halloween Trains, Santa Trains)

Schedules vary by role and qualification.

Must be 16 years of age or older (13+ with parent/guardian)

Willingness to follow operating rules and safety procedures

Ability to work as part of a team and interact with the public

Commitment to training and safe operations

No prior railroad experience is required to start as a Conductor’s Assistant.

Learn more or apply here. 

Help restore and preserve historic railroad equipment at the Northwest Railway Museum!

Are you interested in hands-on projects, learning practical skills, or connecting with Washington State and railroad history? Volunteers in our Conservation & Restoration Workshop (CRW) work directly with historic coaches and locomotives, helping ensure these artifacts are preserved for future generations.

CRW volunteers may assist with:

Woodworking and carpentry

Painting and finishing

Metal work and light welding

Mechanical work and maintenance

General restoration and conservation tasks

No prior experience is required — many volunteers learn new skills on the job while working alongside experienced staff and fellow volunteers.

Opened in 2006, the Conservation & Restoration Workshop is an 8,400-square-foot indoor facility featuring two full-length rail tracks, climate control, restrooms, and a visitor viewing gallery. The space is dedicated to the restoration and care of the Museum’s large historic artifacts.

Must be 18 years of age or older

Willingness to follow safety procedures and staff direction

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Volunteer schedules vary based on project needs and staff availability.

If you enjoy working with your hands, learning new skills, or contributing to meaningful preservation work, we’d love to have you join the team.

Apply here.

The Northwest Railway Museum is excited to welcome volunteers for Day Out With Thomas™, one of our largest and most popular family events of the year! This beloved summer tradition brings Thomas the Tank Engine to life for thousands of children and families — and we can’t do it without the help of our amazing volunteers.

Event Dates (Fridays–Sundays):

Volunteer Roles:

Grounds Crew:
Help with crowd control, activity stations, and guest assistance throughout the event site.
Shifts: 8:00am–6:00pm (partial shifts available)

Train Crew – Conductor’s Assistants:
Assist conductors and help passengers during train rides. No prior experience required; new volunteers are welcome.
Shifts: 7:15am–7:00pm

Volunteers earn community service hours and support a fun, family-focused event. Friendly attitude, reliability, and comfort interacting with the public are required.

Apply here.

The Northwest Railway Museum is seeking volunteers to help support Santa Train, our festive holiday tradition bringing families together for a magical train ride experience each winter.

Santa Train is one of the Museum’s most popular events of the year, and volunteers play a key role in creating a welcoming, joyful, and well-organized experience for our guests.

November 28–29

December 4–6

December 11–13

December 18–20

Grounds Crew volunteers assist with guest flow, activities, and holiday cheer throughout the event site. Roles may include:

Drinks Attendant

Activity Helpers (crafts and kid-friendly stations)

Crowd Control and guest assistance

Santa’s “Bouncer” (helping manage lines and guest flow for Santa photos)

No prior experience is required. Volunteers should be friendly, reliable, and comfortable interacting with families and children in a busy, festive environment.

Earn community service hours

Be part of a beloved holiday tradition

Support a fun, family-focused event

Help create memorable experiences for children and families

Volunteer shifts vary by role and day, with partial shifts often available.

Apply here.

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 during 1:1 interactions and group activities, which may include:

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

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.

Bring your interests and talents to an engaging volunteer role in a team of like-minded volunteers. Whether it’s 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. 

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."

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!

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

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

We welcome contributions of items on an ongoing basis, year-round. 

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 your 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.

Overview

FareStart is looking for a volunteer to support a short-term video project focused on creating engaging, short form content.  This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys storytelling and can work from script to final cut.

Tasks

Qualifications

Time Commitment

BIDEWW AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM SUMMARY

After several parents engaged us to create a program that will support West African kids with their academic, life and social skills needs, in February of 2022, WAWAC finally created what we call our "BIDEWW" (STAR) After School Program. WAWAC's BIDEWW/star after-school program and homework club seeks to create a culturally appropriate fun and new learning environment that fosters social skills, and provides learning opportunities for our kids through exciting semi-structured activities such as science experiments, cooking classes, arts projects, singing, dancing, music, cinematography, storytelling and more at a culturally appropriate setting for free of charge.

Since the kids spend a lot of time at school where they learn in a structured and formal environment, the BIDEWW After School program is done in a free environment where they still learn fun stuff that they create themselves. Additional recreational activities are also held to encourage them to stay active, healthy, and connected with one another.

This is also a platform for West African kids to interact, learn from each other and build their own community. It is available to school-aged children 5 to 17 years old in Snohomish and King Counties twice a week. Through this platform, the kids of our community explore their artistic instincts through collaborative art projects. It holds significant value for our kids because it inspires them to be creatively driven at an early age. An opportunity that they don't ordinarily receive from their parents, as many West African parents deem art a "waste of time," grossly depriving kids of the possibility to explore their creativity. We pride ourselves on opening our program to a wide range of African kids tailored to their unique needs, identity, and values.

After successfully implementing the pilot Bideww After School program in Snohomish County in September 2022, WAWAC partnered with School’s Out Washington to start a similar program in King County.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The WAWAC Bideww After School Program Assistant assists the Program Director (PD) in implementing programs outside of school hours for West African children in Washington. His/her role includes:
Assisting PD with Planning, preparing, and implementing an approved curriculum that includes language studies, math, art, social/life skills, and African culture and realities.
Aiding PD with snack time/bathroom
Assisting PD to keep students' mannerisms on point.
Assisting PD with keeping track of newly enrolled students.
Oblige PD with keeping track of all necessary documents relating to the program such as incident reports, compliance forms, transportation request forms, etc.
Implementing daily lesson plans and activities that focus on developing children’s social, life and motor skills.
Study each weekly curriculum given by PD for preparedness.
Follow PD’s schedule provided and any direction given.
Coordinating with PD and assisting with UW student volunteers.
Attending meetings and capacity building training organized by WAWAC funding partners and submitting reports to PD as needed in a timely manner.
Assisting children with assignments and homework, such as reading, writing, and math.
Following and learning materials and equipment, such as books, arts and crafts supplies, stationery, and other necessary items.
Interacting with the children to provide guidance, emotional support, and motivation to complete tasks.
Engaging and meeting with PD to discuss any reports/incidents.
Assisting PD manage the Bideww WhatsApp group chat.
Maintaining an organized/safe environment and helping students learn skills that help them conduct themselves appropriately.
To aid the emotional and social-interactive growth of children, enabling them to communicate their joys as well as their frustrations appropriately.
To encourage the social, physical, and intellectual development of children who attend our after-school program.
REQUIREMENTS

Candidates are required to fill out this job application form and undergo a criminal background check. WAWAC conducts a background check through Watch and requires your details to complete the process. It can take up to 72 hours to receive the results.

1 shift available:

TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS: 4:00 to 07:00 PM PST

You and a group of 3-4 others can cook and serve breakfast for our elementary school students who attend the before-school care. This opportunity also includes providing breakfast elements (bacon, fruit, etc.).

When: 6:30am-8:00am Monday-Friday

Commitment: Once per month or more

How to Apply: Your first step as a volunteer is to apply through this link: https://www.jubileereach.org/volunteer

From there, you will be prompted to schedule a Meet and Greet to talk about volunteering with us.

We look forward to getting to know you!

Build community and relationships with students while helping them learn English. Teachers, teacher assistants, substitute teachers, and hospitality volunteers are needed. No experience required.

When: Monday-Thursdays 9:30am-11:00am & 6:30pm-8:00pm

Commitment Level: Minimum once per week

How to Apply: Your first step as a volunteer is to apply through this link: https://www.jubileereach.org/volunteer

From there, you will be prompted to schedule a Meet and Greet to talk about volunteering with us.

We look forward to getting to know you!

KidREACH: Tutor and mentor elementary and middle school students (1st-8th grade) once a week and grow in relationship with the students and their families.

When: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00pm-8:00pm

Commitment Level: Minimum once per week

How to Apply: Your first step as a volunteer is to apply through this link: https://www.jubileereach.org/volunteer

From there, you will be prompted to schedule a Meet and Greet to talk about volunteering with us.

We look forward to getting to know you!

Before School Care: Begin your day by being a positive presence for Lake Hills Elementary Students before they head to school. Serve breakfast, assist with homework, or invest time getting to know them.

When: 7:00am-7:45am Monday-Friday

After School Care: Come after school to spend time with Lake Hills Elementary students, playing games and helping them with homework as they eat a snack and unwind from the day.

When: 3:00pm-5:00pm Monday-Friday, except Wednesdays. Wednesdays 1:00pm-5:00pm

Commitment Level: Consistent volunteering in the Before and After School Care is encouraged for the children, however there is no minimum commitment level.

How to Apply: Your first step as a volunteer is to apply through this link: https://www.jubileereach.org/volunteer

From there, you will be prompted to schedule a Meet and Greet to talk about volunteering with us.

We look forward to getting to know you!

You can make be the difference in a local student's life!

The LINKS Lunch Buddy program is looking for caring adults to meet for one hour, one day a week with students who need a little extra one-on-one time and support. Lunch Buddies spend the lunch hour in a pre-assigned area to eat, play games, make crafts, talk, and do other agreed-upon activities.

We ask Lunch Buddy mentors to commit for the school year (from the time you start to mid-June). The time depends on the age of the student but will be up to one hour somewhere between 11:30 and 1:00. There are lunch buddy programs in 16 elementary schools in Kirkland, Redmond and Sammamish.

Mentor training and support provided.

https://www.lwsd.org/get-involved/volunteering-in-lwsd/links-volunteer-program/apply-to-be-a-links-volunteer

You can make be the difference in a local student's life!

The LINKS Lunch Buddy program is looking for caring adults to meet for one hour, one day a week with students who need a little extra one-on-one time and support. Lunch Buddies spend the lunch hour in a pre-assigned area to eat, play games, make crafts, talk, and do other agreed-upon activities.

We ask Lunch Buddy mentors to commit for the school year (from the time you start to mid-June). The time depends on the age of the student but will be up to one hour somewhere between 11:30 and 1:00. There are lunch buddy programs in 16 elementary schools in Kirkland, Redmond and Sammamish.

Mentor training and support provided.

https://www.lwsd.org/get-involved/volunteering-in-lwsd/links-volunteer-program/apply-to-be-a-links-volunteer

Volunteer at Paradise Parking Plots Community Garden and support our refugee neighbors! Our 2-acre community garden provides space for refugee, immigrant and Kent resident gardeners to grow cultural foods and reconnect with the soil. Our shared spaces, such as our food forest, rain gardens, pollinator berms, and restoration areas need a lot of love and attention to stay healthy, productive, and beautiful. Volunteers help to ensure this shared site stays maintained and safe for gardeners to continue grow and nature to thrive.

Do you have weekly or bi-weekly availability to help in the garden? We need you! Consistent, returning volunteers are essential to the health of our garden. And best of all, no prior skills are required! We will train and develop you over time so you can work on increasingly more complex tasks like weeding our food forest, controlling pests and diseases, assisting with minor construction projects, managing our mason bees, or whatever else catches your interest and will enhance our community space. If you are interested, please sign up for this volunteer opportunity and we will follow up within 1-2 weeks to gather more details on your availability and share next steps.

Learn More:
-Paradise Parking Plots Community Garden Webpage

-World Relief Western Washington Website

Monday, January 19th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - a National Day of Service that takes place on the third Monday of January each year. The day honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encourages Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. While Dr. Martin Luther King Jr did not directly advocate for conservation of natural areas, he fought against environmental injustices including fighting for equal access to parks and green spaces during the height of segregation and cleaner working conditions for sanitation workers. Today many environmental advocates count him among the people responsible for today’s thriving environmental justice movement. His words continue to inspire movements seeking equal access to clean water, safe parks, and more for many different communities. Learn More

The City of Sammamish invites you to join us at Pine Lake Park to remove and mulch over noxious weeds while celebrating the privilege of having access to a vibrant parks system.

Who can volunteer: This project is perfect for individuals, or families (8+) and groups/organizations looking for service projects/hours and students looking to complete community service hours for school.

What we provide: Water, snacks, gloves and tools will be provided. Please dress appropriately for outdoor work in cold weather including dressing in layers, wear long sleeves/pants and closed-toed shoes.

What to bring: If you sign up for the 11 am - 3:30 pm shift (4 hours) please bring a bag lunch. 

Reduce Waste: All volunteers should also bring a full, refillable water bottle and may also bring a travel mug for hot drinks. (Compostable cups will be provided for those that don't have them or forget.)

How to sign up: please visit https://sammamish.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1170941 to register and let us know you're coming.

If you'd truly like to help animals by washing dishes, doing the laundry, cleaning cat carriersrriers, and helping in other essential ways, please consider joining RASKC's Shelter Helper volunteer team!

This "hands on" work provides the foundation for smooth operations at the shelter. 

It's a terrific workout too!

Got love to share? Consider becoming a foster volunteer!

As a foster volunteer, you would make a short-term commitment to nurture one or more animals from the shelter in your home on a temporary basis. 

Some cats need a break from living at the shelter.  Providing time in your home helps them get ready to be adopted. Many cats need a quiet patch of sunlight to recover from a cold, for example.

RASKC also offers kittens, rabbits, and dogs to foster too.

Are you in a position to help?

Among the animals that are eligible to be fostered, you choose which animal that will go home with you.

Foster volunteers are given training online and 1:1, great support and everything necessary-- free pet food, free medical care for the kitty, free litter, free litter box, free kennel...

When the pet is ready to be adopted, you may choose to:

   a) adopt to a member of the community through RASKC's Adopters Welcome program, or

   b) bring the animal back to the shelter, or

   c) adopt the animal yourself.

You can decide when the time is right for you to foster-- on an ongoing basis or just every once in a while.

Children may participate in the animal care, though an adult in the household must be the official volunteer.

Community service might be available for school (if okay with the school). Usually 1.5 hours is credited for each day an animal is cared for in your home.

1. Complete a RASKC volunteer application.

2. Go to RASKC's website. View the training videos- Modules 1, 2, & 4 - then answer the questions.

3. Submit your completed liability-release form if you are an adult. If you are a youth, the form would need to be completed by your parent/ legal guardian.

Share your love and have fun as a foster parent to sweet fur-baby that needs you.

Thanks for considering this possibility. RASKC looks forward to hearing from you...

RASKC seeks adult volunteers who are very committed to positive dog-engagement, skilled with a wide range of large, untrained, and very energetic dogs, especially German Shepherds, Huskies, and pit bull terriers and mixes. 

This is exhilarating and fulfilling work!

RASKC seeks an initial commitment of a once-a-week shift for about six months (or alternating-week shifts for about a year), equating to about 50 hours out of training.  The shelter accommodates time off for special vacations and so forth.

Key to success with RASKC dogs is kindness, positive reinforcement, following protocols in getting the dogs in and out of the kennels, and accurately reading and responding to dogs' body language.

Key to RASKC's success: a sense of great teamwork between volunteers and staff.

Typically, you would share a shift with three or four other volunteers.

Volunteers harness the dogs and take them out for exercise, affection, and enrichment. If it's super hot out, then enjoy some nice chill time on a bench under a shady tree with the dog.

Dog walkers are color-coded according to the type of dog they are eligible to walk.

. Green: Most Dog Walkers start as color "green" are eligible to work with our friendliest dogs. Not many green positions, if any, are available, however.

. Blue: Dog Walkers who are assessed as "blue" are eligible to take out the shy dogs and the friendly dogs.

. Red: Dog Walkers who are identified as "red" are eligible to walk any of the adoptable dogs, including the ones that need skillful handling.

RASKC needs volunteers who hope to work with "red" dogs.

Next steps:

Please complete RASKC's general application and our Dog Walker application. Click "respond" and we will follow up with more information. 

Not eligible for court-ordered community service.

Thanks!

A precious bunny would love to receive care in your home for a few weeks (or a few months) until an adopter has been identified or until a spot has opened up at Reber Ranch.

RASKC provides free food, free hay, free supplies, plus free medicine and free medical care for the foster animals.

Foster training is provided online with lots of one-on-one support, if needed, from RASKC's Foster Care Coordinator and/or RASKC's Lead Rabbit Volunteer.

Opening your heart and your home to an animal from the shelter on a temporary basis is one of the very best things you can do to help.

It the situation isn't working out for any reason, you can return the bunny back to the shelter the next afternoon.

Children may assist in the animal care, but an adult in the household would need to be the official foster volunteer.

Community service for school might be available (if okayed by the school). Usually 1.5 hours credit is given for each day caring for a foster animal.

Application required. Click "respond" and we will follow up with more information. 

RASKC hopes to hear from you!

The Washington West African Center (WAWAC) is seeking enthusiastic and service-oriented volunteers to support our Second Annual Fundraising Gala Dinner. This signature event brings together community members, partners, and supporters to celebrate our mission and raise vital funds for WAWAC’s programs.

As a volunteer, you will play a key role in ensuring the gala is a welcoming, seamless, and memorable experience for all attendees. Working under the guidance of WAWAC staff and event coordinators, you will contribute to the success of the evening by assisting with guest services, event logistics, and overall support.

Event Setup: Assist with preparing the venue, arranging seating, and organizing materials prior to the event.

Guest Services: Welcome attendees, provide directions, and ensure guests feel comfortable and supported.

Registration Support: Help with check-in, ticketing, and distributing event materials.

Logistics & Coordination: Support the evening's flow by guiding guests, assisting with transitions, and addressing their needs.

General Support: Be available to assist staff and fellow volunteers with tasks as they arise throughout the event.

Contribute to a meaningful event that strengthens community connections and supports WAWAC’s mission.

Gain valuable experience in event management and guest services.

Network with community leaders, partners, and fellow volunteers.

Be part of an inspiring evening that celebrates culture, community, and impact.

Friendly, approachable, and committed to creating a positive guest experience.

Flexible and able to adapt to the dynamic needs of a large event.

Passionate about community service and eager to contribute to WAWAC’s mission.

This is a wonderful opportunity to support the West African community while being part of a celebratory evening that uplifts and inspires. If you are excited to contribute to the success of this gala, we invite you to join us as a volunteer

This virtual role provides follow-up and recovery planning services for individuals and households following home fires or disasters, including referrals. Caseworkers make initial contact with the client within 48 hours of the disaster. Work with clients to get connected with resources. All training is provided.

Every day we hear about the consequences of war and the suffering of the victims of armed conflict. Join in the effort to raise awareness about the rules of war. The International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Youth Action Campaign (YAC)- Regional Coordinator manages the YAC program at a regional level. The YAC program informs youth ages 13-24 about IHL and encourages youth to build a peer-to-peer awareness campaign on an IHL topic.

Volunteer Responsibilities include:

A passion for working with youth and an interest in IHL.

Participate in the monthly call during the implementation of the program.

Recruit teams of youth IHL advocates from your region to participate in the program.

Implement the IHL training for youth teams and help them to design their campaigns on an IHL topic.

Time Commitment:

At least one-year appointment.

Approximately 10 - 20 hours a month;

3-4 hours a week with youth teams during the implementation of the campaign (school year).

Duty Officer (disaster hotline volunteer)- The Duty officer is the first line of contact for First Responders. Police/Fire/Ambulance calls the Red Cross disaster hotline and the Duty Officer is the one that receives the call, takes down all the pertinent information, and then calls the DAT team and relays the information (Example: Home fire at __ location, 4 Adults, 2 kids, a dog and a cat all need services). Then the DAT team responds in person to the event and provides immediate assistance. Calls are relayed from the hotline to your personal cell phone.

Duty Officers coordinate with our Disaster Action Team members to initialize a disaster or emergency response. When a fire, flood, or other disaster occurs, our central Hotline phone will forward to your personal cell phone. You then contact our team members to dispatch them to respond to various situations.

Responsibilities:

Leadership:

Functional:

Qualifications:

Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing.

Our DAT team is responsible for:

Providing timely in-person response to disasters and assisting those affected. Responding to disaster scenes as assigned by Team Leader within two hours. Meet the needs of those affected by disasters such as the need for shelter and food by providing Red Cross Services.

Complete forms related to services provided.

Provide referrals to other agencies.

Communicate to Team Leader about availability and readiness on a regular basis.

Further requirements:

* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and by email

* Excellent problem solving

* Ability to be consistently respond immediately to notification calls and dispatch DAT when on call

Requirements:

Driver's License Needed  Background Check Orientation or Training

Every day, the American Red Cross sees the heartbreak of people trying to cope with more intense storms, heavier rainfall, higher temperatures, stronger hurricanes and more devastating wildfires.

As more people rely on the Red Cross for help, the need for compassionate volunteers has never been greater.

Volunteers help comfort and support people who are forced from their homes due to fires, storms and other emergencies, so they don’t have to face tough times alone. Join us and turn your compassion into action by becoming a volunteer today. We are actively recruiting for these critical volunteer roles:

Shelter Support Team: During large disasters, you can support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter. Free online training will be provided. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts is required.

Disaster Health Services Team: During large disasters, you can use your professional skills as a licensed healthcare provider to deliver hands on care and education to shelter residents. Free online training will be provided and can count towards nursing continuing education units. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 10-14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts is required. Qualified licenses include RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN. Only RNs have full scope of practice.

Disaster Action Team: While big hurricanes and wildfires get the most news coverage, smaller disasters are no less devastating to the families affected. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are smaller disasters like home fires. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you can help comfort and support people in your community by meeting any immediate needs such as food, shelter, clothing or supplies and connecting them to long term recovery services. We supply all the training you need.

When a large-scale disaster impacts a community, multiple agencies and resources are needed to walk alongside them to provide response and recovery support. As a Community Engagement & Partnerships (CEP) Service Associate you’ll connect with local partners to build capacity, coordinate activities, integrate expertise, and ensure that all disaster-affected communities, including traditionally underserved populations, have access to Red Cross services.

Your volunteer role involves implementing the CEP plan, engaging with organizations, and supporting multi-agency collaborative efforts to promote regional engagement and inclusive partnerships.

Do you have the flexibility to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disaster? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals 18 and older to fill a variety of roles during disaster relief operations. All training and travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross.

If you have the passion to build relationships with community partners, this is the perfect role for you! To join our team, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org.

Make a Real-Time Impact

During Disasters Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officers are the behind-the-scenes heroes who coordinate local emergency responses as they unfold. From the comfort of your home, you’ll ensure that people affected by disasters receive the care and support they need by dispatching trained volunteers to the scene. What You’ll Do:

Monitor incoming disaster alerts and assess response needs

Dispatch Red Cross volunteers to provide immediate assistance

Communicate clearly and calmly with team members and affected individuals Use Red Cross systems to track and manage response activities

What You’ll Need:

Comfort talking on the phone with new people

Ability to learn and use computer applications

Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Reliable access to a computer, internet, and phone

Willingness to complete Red Cross training

Why It Matters:

Your coordination ensures that families affected by disasters receive timely help, shelter, and emotional support. You’ll be a vital part of the Red Cross mission—Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Get started:  www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org

When disasters strike, it takes coordinated efforts of government agencies working alongside nonprofit organizations to quickly respond and help chart the path forward. Volunteers serving as Government Operations Service Associates serve as direct contact with government partners, often in an Emergency Operations Center or other coordination center, during a Disaster Relief Operation to ensure that Red Cross actions are aligned with the government.

Do you have the flexibility to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disaster? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals 18 and older to fill a variety of roles during disaster relief operations. All training and travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross.

To join our team, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org.

When disaster strikes your community, Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are the first to respond—bringing comfort, care, and critical resources like food and shelter to those in need.

Join this vital team by signing up for on-call shifts and help ensure 24-hour emergency support is always just a phone call away for your neighbors.

Hear firsthand why others have volunteered in this role. Training is free and the experience is priceless. 

Get started at www.redcross.org/volunteer We are the American Red Cross. Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Support Red Cross Life Saving Mission - Serve as a Blood Donor Ambassador!

Welcome and greet blood donors during a Red Cross Blood drive by providing exceptional customer services and ensuring a rewarding/positive  experience, so donors return next time. 

Enhance your customer service skills and gain experience working directly in healthcare setting. Staff reception area, support donor check-in process with their appointment time, ask donors to read required medical material, and make telephone calls for reminders and additional follow up. 

Support hospitality experience by offering refreshments and giving immediate attention to anyone feeling unwell. Invite donors to to return by providing educational information about the positive impact and lifesaving service of blood donations. 

Schedule minimum of one 6 hour shift per month 

For more information visit www.redcross.org/volunteer or email us at joinusnw@redcross.org. 

Every day, men and women answer our nation’s call to serve in the armed forces. The American Red Cross stands by these heroes from the day they enlist throughout their military careers and beyond. Our Hero Care Network Caseworkers provide emergency communications and critical care to our military members, veterans and their families.

If you are someone with strong listening skills and the ability to work with culturally diverse populations, you can gift your time and join the Hero Care Network.

To learn more about how you can make these very important connections visit www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at joinusnw@redcross.org.

The Red Cross Logistics Fulfillment Service Associate plays an essential role in disaster response operations by ensuring that congregate shelters receive the necessary supplies. From procuring materials to delivering them efficiently, our logistics team is the backbone of our relief efforts.

Do you have the flexibility to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disaster? If you have a heart for helping and  working behind the scenes to support those displaced by disasters and thrive in dynamic environments, this is the perfect role for you. All training and travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross.

Join us in making a difference and providing essential resources to those in need. To join our team, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org

After a disaster, a hot meal and a warm smile can be a powerful source of comfort and hope. As a Feeding Service Associate with the Red Cross, you’ll help nourish both body and spirit— whether by serving meals at a shelter or delivering food directly to neighborhoods impacted by disaster. Your presence can be a light in someone’s darkest moment.

Do you have the flexibility to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disaster? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals 18 and older to fill a variety of roles during disaster relief operations. All training and travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross.

To learn more about how you can make sure that no one goes hungry after a disaster, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org

We are looking for passionate individuals who want to make a difference for local cancer patients. By joining us as a volunteer at Cork, Fork & Support on January 31, you will help support our mission to provide financial assistance to cancer patients in need.

Volunteer duties would include assisting with guest check-in, supporting our wine tasting stations, helping in the auction area, and providing general event support. This is a fun afternoon for a great cause, directly benefiting local patients facing breast and gynecologic cancers.

We are looking for passionate individuals to volunteer at Cork, Fork & Support on January 31, 2026. Your efforts will directly support our mission of providing financial assistance to local breast and gynecologic cancer patients in need.

Volunteer duties would include assisting with guest check-in, supporting our wine tasting stations, helping in the auction area, and providing general event support. This is a fun afternoon for a great cause, directly benefiting local patients facing breast and gynecologic cancers.

Role 

Onsite Tax Intake Volunteer 

Location 

Lutheran Community Services Northwest
4040 S 188th St #300
SeaTac, WA 98188

Volunteer shift at Lutheran Community Services Northwest is: 

Sign up for a weekly shift! 

Below you will find the date and start time of your first weekly shift. This date and time will correspond to your shift choice for the rest of the season. Please note: We ask volunteers to commit to 1 weekly 4 hour shift for the duration of the tax season: 1/20/2026 – 4/19/2026 (13 shifts over 13 weeks).
Note: Due to MLK Day, the first shift at this site will be 1/26.

For example: 

You select “Mon Jan 26 @ 12:30 pm, duration: 4 hours.” 
This means your reoccurring volunteer shift will be every Monday from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. 

Now, select a weekly shift that works best for you! 
Click on "Respond Individually" to choose your weekly shift and complete your registration. 

Help us put together birthday parties for homeless children by wrapping gifts, putting together party bags, organizing party supplies and our toy room.

Help us put together birthday parties for homeless children by wrapping gifts, putting together party bags, organizing party supplies and our toy room.

The Washington West African Center (WAWAC) is seeking a Food Distribution & Logistics Assistant to support our Food Justice pillar. This role ensures that culturally relevant foods are efficiently packaged, transported, and distributed to community members in a welcoming and organized manner.

Assist with planning and coordinating food distribution events

Support logistics for packaging perishable and non‑perishable items

Help manage supplies, storage, and transportation arrangements

Track distribution data and report on resource utilization

Collaborate with staff and volunteers to ensure smooth operations

Promote a positive, respectful experience for families receiving food

All WAWAC volunteers must complete:

Volunteer Agreement

Model Release form

Join us in strengthening food access and community well‑being through effective logistics and compassionate service.