Opportunities From: United Way of King County

Help promote FareStart to the community, engage people and get them excited and informed about our mission! Volunteer ambassadors will have the opportunity to partake in one or more of the following types of ambassador roles.  TABLING- These events are most often linked to workplace giving. Volunteers will be provided with a packet that includes table layouts, FAQ, notes about FareStart, sample spiels and training to prepare them. Volunteers will be asked to collect supplies at FareStart, take them to the event, set up the table and then represent FareStart at the event. Afterwards the volunteer will be responsible for returning materials to FareStart. Must be able to carry 25 lbs. 
SPEAKING- These events are most often linked to workplace giving and third-party events. Volunteers will be provided with notes about FareStart, scripts, as well as the opportunity to shadow. Most speaking engagements last from 5 to 15 minutes depending on the event.
COMMUNITY EVENTS- Ambassador volunteers will get first access to special events where we want to send in knowledgeable volunteers to represent FareStart in the community.  Events usually take place during regular business hours (a few nights and weekends) both virtually and at various locations around the Seattle area and at FareStart locations. Opportunities will be assigned voluntarily on a first come first served basis. 

Are you passionate about empowering BIPOC youth and their families? Do you want to meaningfully impact South Seattle and surrounding communities? Gifts of Hope seeks dedicated and driven individuals to join our Board of Directors.

About Us: 

Gifts of Hope is a nonprofit organization that provides culturally relevant programs, including academic tutoring, leadership development, and community events, to support youth from underserved communities. We aim to break the cycle of poverty and foster long-term success for BIPOC youth and their families. What We’re Looking For: We seek individuals with skills in nonprofit leadership, development outreach, advocacy, finance, and strategic planning for social justice and equality to join our board.

Be part of an organization making a real difference in the lives of youth and families. Help shape Gifts of Hope's strategic direction and future growth. Collaborate with a diverse team committed to social change and empowerment—commitment: Approximately 6 hours per month for meetings, committee work, fundraising, and outreach initiatives. Board members must attend monthly online meetings and support fundraising and outreach initiatives.

This is a volunteer position, but the rewards of seeing your impact in action are priceless!  

Our Mission Statement:

Our mission at Gifts of Hope is to empower BIPOC youth and their families by providing culturally relevant, holistic support that addresses their educational, economic, and emotional needs. We are committed to breaking the cycle of poverty and dismantling systemic barriers through programs that foster cultural pride, self-confidence, and life skills.

About Us:

Gifts of Hope is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) youth and their families in South Seattle and surrounding areas. It was founded to address systemic challenges affecting marginalized communities and provide comprehensive support through culturally relevant programs. Our services include academic tutoring, leadership development, financial literacy, and mental health resources designed to equip participants with the tools needed for success.

The organization’s flagship program, the Rites of Passage, provides transformative cultural education, including a life-changing trip to Africa, helping youth connect with their heritage and build self-confidence. In addition, Gifts of Hope offers annual community events like Back to School celebrations, Juneteenth festivities, and holiday events that provide essential resources to thousands of families. By addressing educational disparities, economic barriers, and mental health challenges, Gifts of Hope aims to break the cycle of poverty and create pathways to success, fostering more robust, more resilient communities.

 Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC) Board Job Description

Mission

Legal Counsel for Youth and Children protects the interests and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights.

About Us

We accomplish our mission through direct legal representation, strong community partnerships, and systemic advocacy. LCYC serves roughly 850 young people on an annual basis through four core programs: child welfare, juvenile court, youth and family immigration, and youth homelessness. The majority of youth served by LCYC are between 12 – 24 years in age. Young people of color and LGBTQIA+ young people are overrepresented within these systems and among those served by LCYC. LCYC is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and embraces a commitment to continual learning with board and staff members.

The Role

Our volunteer Board of Directors supports LCYC in meeting its mission by providing expertise, leadership, and strategic governance.

Responsibilities

Term

LCYC Board Members serve three-year terms

Qualifications

LCYC seeks board members who are diverse in perspective, professional, and lived experience. LCYC is a statewide organization, and we welcome interest from individuals from communities across Washington. Board members must demonstrate a commitment to race equity. Board members must have an understanding of the populations that we serve, and a passion for expanding access to justice for youth and young adults. 

Current Desired Expertise

Needed skills and background may shift as the board composition changes. Below are current areas of expertise desired:

How to Apply

Please click the "respond" button and then fill out the board interest form, linked here: https://forms.office.com/r/RcHmnjUwaL

Are you a dog lover willing to provide wellness & care for a dog during evenings and weekends? Being a Canine Companions foster could be the perfect role for you!

As a foster volunteer you’ll give a dog in professional training a loving home while they embark on their journey to become a service dog. You’ll get to see the progress your furry companion is making in their training and be a vital part of their journey, without the commitment of looking after a dog full-time! All food, medical care, and resources are supplied to you as the foster. All dogs are either Labradors, Golden Retrievers, or a mix of these breeds, all over 1.5 years old.

Flexible options to drop off/pick up dogs from our training location in SODO Seattle or the service dog shuttle will be at the West Seattle YMCA M-Th 8:20-8:45AM/3:20-3:45PM or talk to us about ridesharing at a central location closer to you. Most fosters commit for 3-6 months.

Q: I have existing pets in my home. Can I still foster?

A: Yes, as long as your pets are friendly and get along with other animals

Q: I have small children in the home. Can I still foster?

A: Yes, the service dogs in professional training are well-behaved and have been socialized to children of all ages

Q: Do I need to know how to train a dog to foster?

A: No, all the training will be done by professional trainers while the dog is at the Puget Sound Field Office.

If you don’t feel you tick every box but are interested, we’d love to hear from you! We’re are open to suggestions and are very happy to chat with you to find out what’s possible, please just get in touch. Picking up from work locations throughout King County may be available.

No matter where you're located, you can volunteer to raise a puppy and be a part of something truly life-changing!

Help inspire independence and provide service dogs to people with disabilities! What’s in it for you?

What’s Involved?

Curious to learn more about this incredible journey? Discover more by joining our upcoming virtual volunteer info session. Submit your volunteer application today, and visit our website for FAQs and more details!

As a Volunteer Long-Term Care Ombudsman, you will play a crucial role in advocating for the rights and well-being of residents in long-term care facilities, including Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and Adult Family Homes. This volunteer position is both rewarding and impactful, allowing you to make a positive change in the lives of those who need it the most. For additional information about the role of an ombudsman, please watch this short video. What is a long-term care ombudsman?  

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Join Us in Supporting Our Local Veterans!

Our volunteers play a crucial role in building a better community and supporting our local veterans. No matter your industry, we welcome your expertise and skills to help us give back to veterans in need. Volunteering with us is not only a rewarding experience but also helps our veterans feel more confident and content during their transition back to civilian life.

Current Remote Volunteer Opportunities:

If you are interested, please click "Respond" and complete our volunteer application on our website: https://www.everyoneforveterans.org/e4v-volunteers.html

Volunteer Position Description: Dementia Friends Champion, WA state

Background: Dementia Friends is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. Developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom, Dementia Friends helps communities across the world understand what dementia is and how it affects people. Everyone can make a difference for people touched by dementia. Individuals interested in becoming a Dementia Friend attend a 60-minute Dementia Friends Information Session led by a Dementia Friends Champion. During the Information Session, individuals develop an understanding about what dementia is, the most common type of dementia, 5 key messages, communication tips and strategies, and ways to take action. Local resources and support are also shared. Sessions are held at various spaces out in the community, including senior centers, churches, businesses, and more.

Dementia Friends Champions undergo a 3 hour training, which includes attending a Dementia Friends Information Session. The training also covers the 5 key messages that are part of the Dementia Friends program, understanding the content and materials used to deliver a Dementia Friends Information Session, and tips for delivering a successful session. 

You don’t have to be an expert or know someone living with dementia to be a Dementia Friend!  

Dementia Friends Champion Roles and Responsibilities- In general, as a Dementia Friends Champion, your responsibilities will be:

·  To promote Dementia Friends throughout your own networks and communities.

·  To organize your time, deciding when, and where, you are available to lead Dementia Friends sessions (in collaboration with the Program Manager, if applicable)

·  To act as an ambassador for Dementia Friends, treating everyone with respect and dignity.

·  To represent the views of Dementia Friends by following the Champion’s Guide and Session Workbook.

·  To describe Dementia Friends sessions as information sessions rather than “trainings,” so that participants will have accurate expectations.

·  To promptly record your Dementia Friends sessions and the number of Dementia Friends you make as instructed.

·  To contact Katie Zeitler, Program Manager, with any questions or if you no longer wish to volunteer.

Time Commitment/Schedule:

·  Volunteer will attend one-hour Dementia Friends Information Session and two-hour Dementia Friends Champion training

·  Total time commitment will vary: 2 hours to deliver Information Sessions (arrive half an hour before and stay half an hour after) with additional time to plan for and promote Information Session. Number of Information Sessions per month will vary depending upon interest.

·  Volunteer must be able to serve minimum 6 months

Requirements:

·  18+

·  Experience or interest in public speaking

·  Reliable and dependable

·  Excellent time management skills

·  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Volunteer Benefits:

·  Learn about dementia, the most common type, 5 key messages, communication tips and strategies, and local resources and support

·  Be part of a global movement to help spread awareness about dementia and help make a difference

More Information: Visit www.dementiafriendswa.uw.edu and click "Respond". For more information, contact Dementia Friends Washington Program Manager Katie Zeitler, karenadz@uw.edu, (206) 685-6749.

Play checkers or other fun games with participants.

Your support will make a meaningful difference in their life.

Members of the Wallingford Community Senior Center Board of Directors contribute their skills, networks, and time towards achieving shared goals to the benefit of older adults and the Wallingford community. Our mission is to “Connect and empower seniors to live happy, healthy, and engaged lives.”

A member of the WCSC Board of Directors prepares for and participates in board meetings and one or more subcommittees, as well as organizational planning and retreats. Members share passion and expertise to advance the mission and goals of the organization while providing program and executive oversight. Additionally,

·        The Financial Oversight Committee ensures WCSC’s integrity as a 501(c)(3) organization by providing financial oversight of the budget and financial statements and ensuring  adequate liability coverage for operations.

·        The Fundraising and Marketing Committee serves as advocates of the organization in various constituent groups, enlists others to become involved, and encourages individual contributions, advises on grants, and promotes fundraising events.

·        The Board Operations Committee engages in self-evaluation of board performance, sets processes and best practices, ensures board policy compliance, and oversees recruitment to the Board of Directors.

The WCSC Board of Directors is interested in all applicants, and is specifically interested in members with a background in philanthropic development, the legal profession, or in aging and geriatrics. WCSC is currently engaged in a three-year Strategic Plan. We are interested in hearing how you can contribute!

In order to best reflect the diversity of our community, we strongly encourage individuals impacted by discrimination - not limited to ageism, ableism, racism, patriarchy, and socioeconomic disadvantage – to apply.

Board of Directors Meetings are held monthly on fourth Thursdays over Zoom, and are “hybrid” at the Wallingford Community Senior Center or virtually in January, April, July, and October.

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

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

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

For more information and to apply reply to this posting.

Volunteers needed: Bring Joy through Companionship Shoreline area!

Are you looking to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life?

We are seeking compassionate individuals to visit elderly participants in the Shoreline area.

Your companionship will brighten their day and provide valuable social interaction.

What’s involved:

·        Who: elderly participant eager for friendly visits, and who can read to the participant.

·        Where: Shoreline area

·        What: Engage in conversation, share stories, play games or simply enjoy each other’s company.

·        When: Flexible scheduling to suit your availability.

Join Us in Making a Difference

Your time and companionship can significantly impact someone’s quality of life.

Whether you can spare an hour a week or more, your presence will be greatly appreciated.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our board as the CFO / Treasurer. This non-paid volunteer serves a one-year term and is crucial in managing the financial operations and ensuring the financial health of the organization.

Anything Helps is dedicated to creating pathways to stability for people experiencing chronic homelessness through community action, person-centered innovation, and continuous improvement. We serve as a point of contact and informal educator about homelessness, fostering informed advocacy and reducing hostility between housed and unhoused individuals.

Interested candidates should click "Respond" and contact our Board Chair, Mark Garrett PhD at 206-930-5144 or submit a resume to mark@anything-helps.org. For more information about Anything Helps, visit our website: anything-helps.org.

Plymouth Housing owns and operates 17 permanent supportive housing units throughout downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, serving 1,400 people a year. We are looking for groups of committed volunteers to provide meal service in our buildings. This is a great opportunity to directly serve our residents and address a large need for the community. 

We ask that volunteer groups provide food and necessary materials (plates, cutlery, napkins, cups, etc.) for 50 servings. Many of our buildings have large community kitchens for food preparations in house, but we also encourage volunteers to consider ready to heat meals from home. We ask that you avoid major allergens such as nuts and seafood. We are able to accommodate any meal any day of the week. Groups should be no greater than 12 and no smaller than 4. 

Average volunteer shifts last 2-3 hours including cleaning and prep time. Each shift would be under coordinator or case management supervision. 

Are you looking to make a difference in your community and positively impact people's lives? 

Role Summary: 

We are looking for a volunteer to host monthly open mic or karaoke nights at Plymouth Crossing, our building in Bellevue. This volunteer would bring their own equipment and set up to the building and facilitate an evening for residents to have fun, share their talents, and enjoy one another's company. The community room is already equipped with chairs, tables, couches, and a television. This is a great opportunity to make a joyful difference in your community.  

Role Requirements/Qualifications:  

At WestSide Baby we accept donations of gently used equipment such as strollers, high chairs, pack n' plays, car seats, and more. In order to prepare these items for families we are looking for volunteers to help us inspect, clean, and sometimes repair these donations.

All training and tools will be provided. 

Why Volunteer?

Additional information about WestSide Baby and volunteering with us is available on our website or email volunteer@westsidebaby.org

We have various volunteer projects available that will ultimately help local children in need get the basic needs that every baby and child deserve. Projects include:

Visit our volunteer calendar to see our available shifts and to learn more about our opportunities. We accommodate volunteers as individuals and groups, so invite some friends to come along!

Our volunteer sessions are fun, rewarding, and inclusive. We have a few guidelines in place to ensure everyone’s safety and success!

Help brighten Someone’s day with a simple phone call!

We’re looking for Compassion volunteers to connect with elderly Participants who are isolated and in need of social interaction.

Role description:

·        Make phone calls to elderly participants twice a month.

·        Provide Companionship and listening ear.

·        Share stories, laughter, and joy.

·        Bring smiles and spread positivity.

Why Volunteer with Us?

·        Make a meaningful impact from the comfort of your home.

·        Flexible commitment that fits into your schedule

·        Bring Happiness to those who need it most.

Join Us Today:

To learn and get involved; Lets spread love, laughter, and joy together!

Board of Directors – Eastside Legal Assistance Program (Bellevue, Washington) (ELAP)

Overview of ELAP

ELAP is a nonprofit dedicated to working with people facing domestic violence, housing, financial, healthcare, immigration, and other issues who need a legal solution. ELAP believes that everyone deserves access to legal help. An experience with domestic violence, an unexpected medical bill, unfair eviction, or other life challenge can set people back financially, physically, and psychologically. Yet people often don’t know how to exercise their legal rights. Legal aid is a tool that can prevent poverty and injustice. Our staff and volunteer lawyers work for free with people facing domestic violence, housing, financial, healthcare, and other problems that need a legal solution.

Role Description

ELAP is seeking applicants to serve on our board of directors. We are a financially stable 501(c)(3) in our 35th year of operation. The ELAP Board works to provide strategic governance for the organization. All Board members serve on a Board committee through which they provide more tactical support of ELAP’s mission, including supporting development efforts, implementing organizational policies, and program development and implementation.

Role Qualifications

We acknowledge that board service is a privilege often limited to individuals who are socially advantaged, based on their gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, or race. While we value past board experience, we also value a board composition that reflects the clients that ELAP serves and brings specific skill sets or professional expertise to ELAPs work. If you are passionate about our work, interested in investing your time and experience in our organization, and value growth and learning, we encourage all applications, regardless of previous experience.

We are seeking applicants who complement and expand the skills, professional backgrounds, and lived experiences of our existing board members. While finance, public health, marketing, development, and HR expertise are our primary needs currently, we encourage all individuals from traditionally underserved populations to apply.

Service Specifics

Board members commit to the following terms:

Volunteer for a 3-year term with the possibility of renewal.

Regularly attend board meetings which happen up to 8 times a year (via Zoom with 2 – 3 in- person meetings each calendar year)

Serve on and/or chair at least one committee (ex. Governance, Development, Board Recruitment, Attorney Volunteer, Finance).

Spend an average of 6 to 10 hours a month doing board work: attending regular meetings, participating in committee work, and being an ambassador in the community.

Assist with fundraising, including sponsorships, ticket sales to annual Breakfast for Justice Fundraiser, and serving as table Captain at Breakfast for Justice (filling at least one table with guests).

Make a personally meaningful annual donation. Please note that ELAP Board members do not have a minimum “give get” financial responsibility.

Application Details

To apply, please click "Respond" and submit an APPLICATION HERE.  https://elap.wufoo.com/forms/s1a7fjt31ggfto2/  ELAP reviews each application carefully and will respond within 10 working days to your submission. Thank you for taking time to submit your application and for considering ELAP Board service.

Board Service Description

When it comes to serving on a non-profit board, especially one that operates as a “working board” there are several key expectations for board members. These expectations ensure the organization’s effectiveness, mission alignment, and overall success.

Compliance and Legal Standards: Board members must adhere to all legal requirements and regulations applicable to non-profit organizations. This includes understanding their fiduciary duties, avoiding conflicts of interest, and ensuring transparency in financial matters.

Regular Board Meeting Attendance: Consistent and prepared participation at board meetings is crucial. Board members must review the board materials prior to each Board meeting, arrive promptly and attend the entire Board meeting, actively engage in discussions, and contribute to decision-making.

Commitment to the Success of the Breakfast for Justice: Board members actively support ELAP’s largest annual fundraiser, the Breakfast for Justice. Each Board member serves as a table captain (filling at least one table with guests), assists with recruiting sponsors, solicits donations to ELAP through a personal fundraising page and related efforts. In addition, Board members actively support fundraising initiatives by making personal contributions, leveraging their networks, and attending fundraising and donor cultivation events.

Committee Involvement: Committees handle specific tasks such as finance, governance, Board recruitment, or program development. To enhance the Board’s overall effectiveness, Board members participate actively in the work of their committees. Board members must attend committee meetings consistently, actively engage in discussions, and contribute to decision- making.

Leveraging Personal and Professional Networks: Board members use their connections to benefit the organization. Whether it is introducing potential donors, collaborating with other organizations, or securing resources, their networks play a vital role.

Conduct: Board members act with honesty and integrity, and always act for the good of the organization and the people it serves. Board members keep confidential information confidential. Board members work with and respect the opinion of staff members and those who serve on the Board and leave personal prejudices out of all board discussions.

Are you a compassionate professional looking to make a lasting impact, get involved in your community, and broaden your horizons? Community for Youth (CfY) is actively seeking mentors like you to join our transformative mentorship program. CfY inspires and supports our high school students to be their best selves through mentorship, learning experiences, and a powerful community.

At CfY, we believe in the power of connection and community. As a mentor, you'll not only act as a valuable resource for students, but also create a safe space where they can bring their best selves. CfY values student voice and choice, meeting students where they are and seeing them as capable, resilient, and powerful.

CfY offers two programs, to better fit the needs and schedules of our participants.

Learning Community

The traditional CfY Learning Community offers 1:1 mentorship, small group mentorship, and whole community mentorship. Learning Community participants commit to 2 hours of volunteering a week for the academic year (October - June), with flexibility as needed and communicated with Staff. Meetings typically occur on Tuesday evenings.
Mentors in the Learning Community will:

be paired 1:1 with a student and meet once a month

join a “Family Group” of 3-4 other mentoring pairs and meet once a month

attend whole Community Workshops once a month

attend Mentor training Workshops once a quarter

Duos

Our flexible Duos program focuses on the 1:1 relationship based upon your own schedules. Duos participants commit to meeting twice a month with their match from January - June.
We highly encourage new community members to consider enrolling in the traditional Learning Community program, to experience the power of community and explore different aspects and methods of mentorship.

Eligibility requirements:

Be at least 21 years of age

Reside in the greater Puget Sound region

Be willing to adhere to all Community for Youth program policies and procedures and follow the CfY Code of Conduct

Have never been accused, arrested, charged, or convicted of child abuse or molestation

Not use alcohol or controlled substances in an excessive or inappropriate manner

Not currently be in treatment for substance abuse. If a substance abuse problem has occurred in the past, the applicant must have completed a non-addictive period of at least five years

Be vaccinated against COVID-19 and follow CfY guidelines regarding masks and safety

Being a CFY mentor is rewarding, challenging, and fun! You’ll not only provide critical support for an inquisitive, driven young person, but you’ll also build a strong network with fellow mentors.

Let's come together to build a community where students can thrive, explore their true selves, and unlock their full potential. Join us at Community for Youth and be the mentor who creates lasting change.

Do you think that you could pass the citizenship test?

Tutors offer individualized support to adult learners working to get their US citizenship at our center in Lake City and online. They develop lesson plans focused on individual students' needs at all skill levels and the students’ own goals, promoting students' self-sufficiency and working with them towards greater independence. Instruction focuses on ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) basic skills and Citizenship content- US history and civics, and USCIS naturalization interview skills.

Bilingualism and/or experience working with adult immigrants and/or refugees is a plus. Training and support will be provided.

Literacy Source is an equal opportunity employer working towards a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from the BIPOC community, immigrants, refugees, women, people with disabilities, members of the LBGTQ community and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.

Learn more about Literacy Source here https://youtu.be/c_2XY2P5bXc. Apply on our website here https://www.literacysource.org/new-volunteer-orientation.

Did you know that 1 in 6 adults in Washington state can’t read this application? Literacy Source makes it possible for adults to gain the basic literacy skills they need to succeed in school, to find a job, to achieve life goals, and to create a better, more hopeful future.

Our volunteer tutors offer individualized support to adults who want to improve their basic reading and writing skills, math skills, or those who want to get their GED. Tutoring pairs can also focus on basic computer skills (such as using email). Tutors will develop lesson plans focused on individual students' needs and own goals from beginner to intermediate level.

We work with a diverse group of both native and non-native English speakers at our learning center in Lake City and online.

Bilingualism and/or experience working with adult immigrants and/or refugees is a plus. Training and support will be provided.

Literacy Source is an equal opportunity employer working towards a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from the BIPOC community, immigrants, refugees, women, people with disabilities, members of the LBGTQ community and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.

Learn more about Literacy Source here https://youtu.be/c_2XY2P5bXc. Apply on our website here https://www.literacysource.org/new-volunteer-orientation.

Did you know that more than 48 million adults in the United States can only read and write at a 3rd grade level?

Literacy Source makes it possible for adults to gain the literacy skills they need to succeed in school, to find a job, to achieve life goals, and to create a better, more hopeful future.

Our volunteer tutors offer individualized support to neurodiverse adults and/or adults with learning disabilities who want to improve their foundational reading, writing, and math skills, or to those want to get their GED. Tutoring pairs can also focus on computer skills (such as using email).

Tutors will develop lesson plans focused on individual students' needs and own goals from beginner to intermediate level. We work with a diverse group of both native and non-native English speakers at our learning center in Lake City.

Bilingualism and/or experience working with neurodiverse adults, immigrants, or refugees is a plus. Training and support will be provided.

Literacy Source is an equal opportunity employer working towards a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from the BIPOC community, immigrants, refugees, women, people with disabilities, members of the LBGTQ community and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.

Learn more about Literacy Source here https://youtu.be/c_2XY2P5bXc. Apply on our website here https://www.literacysource.org/new-volunteer-orientation.

Join one of our informal, English Conversation Circles (ECC) at various Seattle Public Library (SPL) locations or online. These programs provide immigrants and refugees the opportunity to practice conversational English in an informal environment. Conversation Partners help lead fun, small-group discussions on various topics that volunteers help plan in advance and work with English for Speakers of Other Language (ESOL) adults of all skill levels.

ECC's are held in-person at the Beacon Hill, Delridge and Northgate branches, and online at the Central branches of the SPL. Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills in a diverse environment are desired. Develop cross-cultural friendships and learn new skills while making a difference in your community!

Bilingualism and/or experience working with adult immigrants and/or refugees is a plus. Training and support will be provided.

Literacy Source is an equal opportunity employer working towards a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from the BIPOC community, immigrants, refugees, women, people with disabilities, members of the LBGTQ community and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.

Learn more about Literacy Source here https://youtu.be/c_2XY2P5bXc. Apply on our website here https://www.literacysource.org/new-volunteer-orientation.

Literacy Source is an adult education non-profit located in the Lake City neighborhood of North Seattle. We work with a diverse population of English language learners who together speak over 40 languages. Literacy Source offers classes in English, GED, Adult Foundational Skills, and citizenship as well as legal services for people applying for US citizenship.

Volunteer interpreters will work with our Citizenship Program Manager to help students prepare applications, obtain documents, and interpret at US Citizenship and Immigration Services appointments.

Applicants with professional skills in Amharic, Tigrinya, Oromo, Mandarin, or Somali are encouraged to apply. Experience working with adult immigrants and/or refugees is an additional plus.

Literacy Source is an equal opportunity employer working towards a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from the BIPOC community, immigrants, refugees, women, people with disabilities, members of the LBGTQ community and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.

Learn more about Literacy Source here https://youtu.be/c_2XY2P5bXc. Click "Respond" and apply on our website here https://www.literacysource.org/new-volunteer-orientation to be considered.

Did you know that 1 in 6 adults in Washington State lack the basic literacy skills needed to get a livable wage job?

Help make a difference by volunteering with a diverse population of low-income adults working to improve their lives and become more self-sufficient.

As a class assistant you will support an instructor in either an ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), citizenship, conversation, or computer class. Classes focus on skill levels (beginning to advanced) in reading, writing, speaking/listening, or specific topics, such as work skills, citizenship, GED prep. Our classes are small and student-focused serving immigrants and/or refugees and native English speakers.

Bilingualism and/or experience working with adult immigrants and/or refugees is a plus. Training and support will be provided.

Literacy Source is an equal opportunity employer working towards a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from the BIPOC community, immigrants, refugees, women, people with disabilities, members of the LBGTQ community and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.

Learn more about Literacy Source here https://youtu.be/c_2XY2P5bXc. Apply on our website here https://www.literacysource.org/new-volunteer-orientation.

Did you know that 1 in 6 adults in Washington State lack the English literacy skills needed to get a livable wage job? Literacy Source makes it possible for adults to gain the basic literacy skills they need to succeed in school, to find a job, to achieve life goals, and to create a better, more hopeful future.

Tutors help our students gain self-sufficiency and greater confidence in their English listening/speaking, reading and writing, and digital literacy skills.

Our volunteer ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) tutors offer individualized support to adults who want to improve their basic reading and writing skills, math skills, or those who want to improve their English by developing lesson plans that focus on each individual students' needs and own goals from beginner to intermediate level.

We work with a diverse group of both native and non-native English speakers at our learning center in Lake City.

Bilingualism and/or experience working with adult immigrants and/or refugees is a plus. Training and support will be provided.

Literacy Source is an equal opportunity employer working towards a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from the BIPOC community, immigrants, refugees, women, people with disabilities, members of the LBGTQ community and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.

Learn more about Literacy Source here https://youtu.be/c_2XY2P5bXc. Apply on our website here https://www.literacysource.org/new-volunteer-orientation.

Seattle Food Committee works with 27 food banks and pantries within the City of Seattle. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working together to support our community and continue our work in the struggle against hunger.

Interested in food justice? Volunteers know what goes on behind the scenes at the White Center Food Bank, and are critical to ensuring that our community is able to access the food they need. We are currently seeking volunteers for a variety of roles, and our need is high.

As an essential service, food banks have been open the entire pandemic and greatly need your support as National Guard support on site ends in July 2021.

Thank you for your interest in helping our community! We hope to hear from you!

Looking for Board members who are interested to learn and give back to veterans and would like to help improve their lives. Currently needing individuals with skills in the financial fields. Can be residing in any area of the country.

Each board member is expected to:

• know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs

• faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements

• serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission

• leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve the organization’s mission

• give a meaningful personal financial donation

• help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence public policy

• prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings

• participate fully in one or more committees

• follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions

• sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings

• maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of the organization

We are actively looking for new board members.  We need your support to ensure the provision of vital resources aging adults need to stay healthy, feel included, and be respected, while leading a quality life are sustained. We welcome all and seek to represent the diversity of King County.  We are specifically looking for people with fundraising, finance, and community and corporate-based networking skills.

to learn more, visit https://soundgenerations.org/about-us/leadership-board-of-directors or contact Kaleb Greissl, kalebg@soundgenerations.org.

We are looking for some volunteers to purchase supplies, assemble at home or with a community group, and then deliver 50-100 sack lunches to one of our buildings across the Seattle region. This can be a one-time opportunity or a monthly recurring opportunity, we would love to work with you in whatever capacity is best for you. This is a great opportunity to directly impact our residents and address a large need for the community! 

Examples of what to include in a paper bag sack lunch: 

Please do not include any common allergens such as nut (peanut butter) or sea food. Please click "Respond" if you are interested and contact koschmann@plymouthhousing.org if you have any questions!

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

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

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

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

Are you looking to have some fun while making a difference in your community?

Plymouth Housing Group is a local non-profit organization that provides permanent supportive housing at 17 residential buildings that serve about 1,400 residents who were formerly homelessness. We are looking for a few volunteers who are knowledgeable, passionate, and interested in outdoor recreation, specifically fishing. Our building staff want to take a group of residents on a day trip to leisurely fish and enjoy time outdoors together. We are looking for a small group of volunteers to lead the trip by choosing the location, providing some gear (a few residents have limited gear), helping residents and staff learn how to fish, and assisting with transportation. We can provide some transportation as well. This would be very relaxed as some of our residents have mobility and health limitations. Ideally the fishing location would be 20-30 minutes from downtown Seattle and not involve any hiking. 

Volunteers must understand and align with Plymouth's mission and values of harm reduction and housing first. Many logistics will be figured out closer to the summertime. If you and a group are interested click "Respond" to sign up or get in contact. If you have any questions, please reach out to volunteer@plymouthhousing.org. Let's get this partnership rolling! 

Thank you for your interest in supporting our residents!

Are you looking to make a difference in your community and positively impact people's lives? 

Role Summary: We are looking for several volunteers who know how to cut/trim hair of varying textures and lengths. The haircuts/trims would be very simple and basic. This volunteer would be placed in one of our 17 buildings across the Seattle area to host hour-long drop-in hair cutting sessions bi-weekly or once a month. This role is highly impactful for our residents who often struggle to maintain hygiene, cannot afford to go to the barber/stylist, or feel uncomfortable in public barbershops/salons. Having a volunteer meet them where they are at eliminates these barriers and encourages self-care behaviors.  

Role Qualifications/Requirements:  

Are you looking for a way to share your energy, creativity, professional skills, or personal network to bring an event to life in support of a great organization? The Soiree Committee is a standing committee with the goal of developing, planning, and implementing our largest fundraising event. 

Committee chairs and members commit to:

This year, the committee will meet on the following dates and times:

Soiree will take place on:

October 29th, 2024 6pm-11:30pm

Evergreen Social Impact (ESI) is seeking community-oriented, new and established leaders to join our Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving with an organization that works to support and sustain the Washington State nonprofit community, please contact us. This opportunity is for a renewable, three-year term; the Board meets six times per year via Zoom.

Job description

Student Volunteers support teachers in leading Mandarin school classrooms for students aged 3.5 and above. We currently have six openings, teaching kindergarten/elementary/middle school aged children. Classes are held on Saturday mornings 9:30-12.

Responsibilities:

Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
Encourage positive social interactions that are joyful and respectful.
Participate in community-building events and works well in a team environment.

Qualifications:

Middle and high school students seeking opportunities to earn service/volunteer hours.
Bilingual English/Mandarin (a plus).
Expected hours: 3 per week.
Work Location: In person.

The Regional Board provides critical support and leadership in guiding Reading Partners operations on a
local level. Board members support the executive director and staff and assist in key areas including
raising funds, identifying potential partnerships, facilitating conversations and providing input to the
regional executive director on strategic issues to ensure Reading Partners’ sustainability and growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

Terms & Structure

Eastside Community Aid Thrift Shop in Kirkland welcomes volunteers to join our team of an all volunteer run nonprofit thrift shop.  Our proceeds are distributed to local nonprofits that address hunger, housing, and mental health. You can give back to Eastside charities and have fun and rewarding work at the same time! We have many jobs and you can choose your areas of interest: cashiering, coordinating volunteers, displays and store design, ebay, sorting, pricing, organizing, store maintenance, and testing and repairing items.

Are you interested in meaningful work with a small, hands-on non-profit, having a great impact on kids’ education in rural areas of Latin America? TINFA is recruiting new members, in the Pacific Northwest, to join its Board of Directors. 

Purpose

TINFA's board of directors ensuring that TINFA fulfills its mission by planning for the future, monitoring operations, evaluating the organization's performance, and supporting its execution.

Key Responsibilities

Elected by
Board of Directors

Term Length
3 years

Time commitment
About 8 board meetings (some virtual, some physical [Seattle] usually on Wednesdays 7 to 9pm) and 1 day retreat per year.
Biannual one on one meeting with Executive Director.
Additional time for committees, initiatives, or special events.

Classroom volunteers help clean feeding equipment and toys, assist in joyful learning, and care for the kids we serve. If you’re interested in volunteering in our classroom, please click "respond" and we will send you an application to complete which will help us find the right class placement for your schedule and experience.

Duties include:

Requirements:

Do you want to serve Seniors? Would you like to be immersed in a multi-cultural environment?
Come work with us as we prepare for our evening dinner and activities at South Park Senior Center!

Days/Shifts:

About us:

Operation Nightwatch has a six-decade track record of ecumenical ministry. Loving our most-vulnerable neighbors in the name of Christ, together. We do this through street chaplaincy, food, shelter and housing. We are a privately funded, Christian organization. There are no religious requirements for those seeking services. Annually, we have more than 65,000 encounters with folks experiencing homelessness.

We are in need of residential kitchen cleaning for our seniors community kitchens. We have two small kitchens that need basic cleaning and up-keep, about an hour each month. Scheduling is very flexible; we will provide all necessary materials. 

https://www.seattlenightwatch.org/

Thank you!

Projects for a Civil Society is recruiting board members!

Our work touches everything that matters! We are experts at creating empathy, compassion and community. Our work is also powerful for trauma recovery.  We run intense 3 day experiential workshops. We have helped former white supremacists and gang members leave these hate groups. We help prison inmates reduce the violence and stress in their lives. We help veterans reduce the impacts of their PTSD. We help build empathic communities in schools. We are working on court diversion programs for youth and adults. We work internationally through the State Department having worked with delegations from over 30 countries, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, Nigeria, Colombia, Israel, Palestine, Mexico, Myanmar and more.

The curriculum we use is being used by a network of organizations in over 50 countries dealing with such issues as trauma recovery in Rwanda, removing child soldiers from paramilitaries and guerillas in Colombia, rape camps in the Congo, trafficked girls in Nepal, refugee camps, drug recovery efforts. It is in prisons and schools around the world. Help us find more places we are needed locally!

Our group has tripled our work in the last few years and is looking now at doubling that again. We need to increase our organizational professionalism, funding and name recognition  - and seek board members who can help us with these tasks.

If interested, please press the "respond" button and we will be in touch with information about the next steps 

Volunteer to:

Neighborcare Health's governing Board of Directors volunteer their time to set and oversee the policies, strategies, and performance of the organization. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), the majority of Neighborcare Health’s governing board members must be patients who use our services. This is incredibly important, as board members set the course for our future, and patient board members ensure that the patient perspective is front and center.

About Neighborcare Health

At Neighborcare Health, we believe everyone deserves a place to call their health care home, where a team of medical, dental and mental health professionals work in collaboration with each patient to develop a personal health improvement plan.

We are one of the largest providers of primary medical, dental and behavioral health care services in the Seattle area serving low-income and uninsured families and individuals, seniors on fixed incomes, immigrants, and people experiencing homelessness. Each year we care for nearly 60,000 patients at our nearly 30 non-profit medical, dental and school-based clinics. We ask everyone to pay what they can, but no one is turned away due to inability to pay. 

Our clinics are located in neighborhoods where health disparities are the greatest, and our care teams, who speak over 55 languages and dialects, are as diverse as our patients.

No matter who you are, or where you come from, regardless of your insurance, income or immigration status, you are welcome at Neighborcare Health.

Learn more about Neighborcare Health at neighborcare.org. 

Passionate about diversity? Join us at Open doors for multicultural families (ODMF). We're seeking dedicated board members to help build a vibrant, multicultural community. Our commitment is to create an inclusive space where families from all backgrounds feel at home. We actively promote diversity, offering opportunities for traditions, languages, and customs to thrive, with a special focus on supporting parents or family members with disabilities.

We believe in the power of diverse perspectives for innovative decision-making. If you're a parent or family member with a disability, be a driving force in shaping our organization's future. Join us on this exciting journey to make a real impact, break down barriers, and create a flourishing space for everyone. Ready to contribute your skills and passion? Apply now and help us open doors to a brighter, more inclusive future!

Click Here: Recruitment Post

Click here: Board Application

ODMF- Official website

Neighborcare Health is one of Seattle’s largest community health system, or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Our focus is to provide care for low-income and uninsured individuals and families. For 55 years, Neighborcare Health has served people in Seattle and King County’s who face barriers to health care, ensuring a healthy and safe city for all.

Today Neighborcare Health serves 60,000 people per year, who access care through almost 30 medical, dental, and school based sites as well as programs in homeless shelters, on the streets, and in supportive housing.

Neighborcare Health has been steadily increasing its philanthropic presence, and continued fundraising success is necessary to grow services for the quarter million low-income people not yet served by a health center in King County.

Additionally, potential changes in federal policy may threaten Neighborcare Health’s ability to maintain current levels of service. In this worst-case scenario, we are confident the community will stand up to support our work and our neighbors. But we know we must increase our fundraising capacity to match the need.

While most non-profit boards are recruited for fundraising capacity, Neighborcare Health’s board is required to have 51% or greater consumer representation. While this provides authentic patient experience, it also results in a board not optimally suited to fundraise.

To strengthen our relationship to the philanthropic and business communities, Neighborcare Health is considering creating a 509 support organization, the Neighborcare Health Foundation.

THE NEIGHBORCARE HEALTH FOUNDATION

Purpose: Work closely with Neighborcare board, leaders, and staff, to ensure Neighborcare Health has adequate financial resources to fulfill its mission.

Commitment: Three-year terms with option to renew. The committee will meet 8 times per year (2nd Wednesday from 9 am – 11 am at Pacific Tower).   Board members can expect to devote from 2-4 hours/month to board business.

Membership: 10-13 Board Members to grow fundraising with an emphasis on major and corporate gifts.

Expectations: Volunteer Board Members will help champion Neighborcare Health by initiating and cultivating relationships with donors and potential donors and will advise staff on development strategy. Members are expected to:

Professional support

More details and training will be provided upon sign-up but here are the quick details:

The Giving Room food bank is a grocery-store-style space where guests can shop for free groceries and personal items. On Monday mornings we welcome guests inside to check-in, select refrigerated and frozen items from a menu, then choose fresh produce, and browse the shelves for dry goods and hygiene items while cold items are packed. On Thursday and Friday mornings we pick up food from grocery partners and sort and store food for Mondays. Every week we need over 40 collective hours of volunteer time!

More details and training will be provided upon sign-up but here are the quick details:

The Giving Room food bank is a grocery-store-style space where guests can shop for free groceries and personal items. On Monday mornings we welcome guests inside to check-in, select refrigerated and frozen items from a menu, then choose fresh produce, and browse the shelves for dry goods and hygiene items while cold items are packed. On Thursday and Friday mornings we pick up food from grocery partners and sort and store food for Mondays. Every week we need over 40 collective hours of volunteer time!

 More details and training will be provided upon sign-up but here are the quick details:

The Giving Room food bank is a grocery-store-style space where guests can shop for free groceries and personal items. On Monday mornings we welcome guests inside to check-in, select refrigerated and frozen items from a menu, then choose fresh produce, and browse the shelves for dry goods and hygiene items while cold items are packed. On Thursday and Friday mornings we pick up food from grocery partners and sort and store food for Mondays. Every week we need over 40 collective hours of volunteer time!

More details and training will be provided upon sign-up but here are the quick details:

The Giving Room food bank is a grocery-store-style space where guests can shop for free groceries and personal items. On Monday mornings we welcome guests inside to check-in, select refrigerated and frozen items from a menu, then choose fresh produce, and browse the shelves for dry goods and hygiene items while cold items are packed. On Thursday and Friday mornings we pick up food from grocery partners and sort and store food for Mondays. Every week we need over 40 collective hours of volunteer time!

This role will serve The Giving Room food bank by driving to Food Lifeline's (FLL) Hunger Solution Center warehouse (just south of downtown) to pick up food donations at "Shop the Dock" on Friday mornings.

The Giving Room food bank is a grocery-store-style space where guests can shop for free groceries and personal items. On Monday mornings we welcome guests inside to check-in, select refrigerated and frozen items from a menu, then choose fresh produce, and browse the shelves for dry goods and hygiene items while cold items are packed. On Thursday and Friday mornings we pick up food from grocery partners and sort and store food for Mondays. Every week we need over 40 collective hours of volunteer time!

More details and training will be provided upon sign-up but here are the quick details:

Typically drivers will stay to sort (11:30a) but it is not required

The Giving Room food bank is a grocery-store-style space where guests can shop for free groceries and personal items. On Monday mornings we welcome guests inside to check-in, select refrigerated and frozen items from a menu, then choose fresh produce, and browse the shelves for dry goods and hygiene items while cold items are packed. On Thursday and Friday mornings we pick up food from grocery partners and sort and store food for Mondays. Every week we need over 40 collective hours of volunteer time!

Overview

Kandelia Partners with a variety of contractors and other local CBO’s to offer a variety of programs to high school aged youth. Programs take place in person and are held at Seattle World School.

Programs change regularly based on the needs of wants of the students. We have offered a wide variety of extra-curricular Activities including sports, arts, homework help, and english classes.

Day: Monday - Friday

Time: ( varies )2:30-4:30pm

Starts: October 11th

Age Group: High School

Time Commitment: Min. 1.5 hours

Overview

Kandelia offeres virtual tutoring for elementary and middle school aged youth in King county. Kandelia works with SPS to identify students who need additional academic support. This opportunity is idea for volunteers who prefer to support students in a 1:1 virtual tutoring interactions.

Volunteers will:

Students in this program are primarily newly arrived Afghan and Ukrainian refugees living across Seattle area. Speaking Dari and Pashto are a plus, but are not required. 

Day: Monday - Friday

Time: Dependent on students’ needs

Starts: Ongoing

Age Group: Elementary / Middle School

Time Commitment: Min. 1 hour/week

Kandelia works with closely with Seattle Public Schools to provide support in class supports for Teachers, Instructional Assistants, and Administrators at Seattle World School. Volunteers with language skills are especially helpful to teachers. Volunteers will do various tasks during their time as an in class tutor. Volunteers will work closely with SWS staff and need to be flexible to fit the needs of the teachers. Somedays might include working in small groups,while some days might be tutoring students one on one.

Subjects include:

Volunteers will:

Day: Monday - Friday

Time: 9:00 - 3:45

Starts: Ongoing

Age Group: High School Only

Time Commitment: Min. 1 class period

*Schedule provided upon acceptance as a volunteer.

Powerful Voices is seeking volunteers to join our Board of Directors. Being on our board is a unique and transformative experience. It's full of individuals from diverse backgrounds and varied expertise who collaborate with our dynamic staff and youth leaders to ensure that Powerful Voices stays true to itself and its mission. We'd love for you to join us!

We’re especially looking for folks with a passion for equitable governance, legal advocacy, community-centric fundraising, strategic planning, youth leadership, social justice education, and values-driven finance management. If you don’t have these skills, we would still be excited to have you submit an application and join our team in 2023! Please click "Respond" and we will send you the application.

And if you’re unsure if you can make a full commitment as a Board Member, we welcome you to apply to participate in one of our Board committees that includes finance, fundraising, governance, executive leadership, social justice education and strategic planning.

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color), Muslim folks and people living with disabilities most directly impacted by patriarchy, including trans & cis women, nonbinary folks, trans men and transmasculine folks, Two Spirit people, and gender expansive people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Every month more than 250 volunteers donate 2,500+ hours of service. They recover and sort food, stock shelves, and help clients shop. We have a wide variety of opportunities available, and we are happy to work with you to find the right opportunity along with the right time commitment.

Check out our website for more information and to volunteer - http://www.ballardfoodbank.org/volunteer/ 

Education Is a Key to Success, Continuing Education Instructor In Need Of Assistants

DESC has assisted hundreds of individuals obtain employment as their primary path out of homelessness and toward greater stability through two distinct programs: Supported Employment Program and continuing education classes. This program has been a great success, so much so it's more than one person can handle alone.

Below is a description of the continuing education program offered to DESC clients and the commitment needed from a volunteer assistant.

1. The class is for a wide range of abilities. Most students enter at very basic levels. This is not an ESL class but some non-native speakers, with no better options available, have spent time in the class and have coped well.

2. Clients join for a wide range of reasons including using time productively, self-improvement, gaining employment skills, gaining a GED or preparing for college interest admission tests.

3. Students do not need to commit to an attendance level. 

4. Classes are free. 

5. Monday and Tuesday from 8:30am-10:30am at the DESC's Gateway in Honor of Tenaya Wright.

We are still requiring masks in all client areas so masking is required for this particular volunteer opportunity. Must be vaccinated for Covid-19 or have a compelling reason not to be.

We have a couple of volunteer opportunities with our Families In Transition program, which serves families experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. Opportunities to support:

Provide efficient and courteous service to our patients and customers and help maintain our two retail operations. The Gift shop is located in the Fred Hutch outpatient clinic. Shine gift shop is located on the 1st floor of the South Lake Union House (207 Pontius Avenue N.).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

TIME COMMITMENT: A minimum volunteer commitment of three to six months is requested. Volunteer shifts at The Gift Shop are available Monday mornings and afternoons, Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday afternoons and Thursday mornings and afternoons. Volunteer shifts at Shine are available Monday through Saturday, morning and afternoon on weekdays, All day on Saturdays.

QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills. Retail experience is preferred but not required. Experienced in using personal computers with Windows operating systems and searching for information on the Internet. Ability to bend, reach and lift items (while restocking, unpacking and displaying goods). Familiar with Emergency Response system (this will be provided in training). Ability to provide empathetic listening, warmth and compassion. Ability to be flexible and sensitive to the needs of patients, families, caregivers and staff. Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with fellow volunteers. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

To learn more about the volunteer opportunities available, the process for applying and the application itself, please visit https://bttr.im/g7vcb.

For additional questions, please reply to this posting, email clinicvolunteer@fredhutch.org or call 206-606-1072. Thank you for your interest. 

Want to make a real impact? Volunteer as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

What we do: Talk to you to find out your interests and what you feel you have to offer. Do you love to dance? Are you a first generation college student? Are you bilingual? We match you with a young person based on shared interests and affinities.

What you do: Work with your mentee to plan and do cool things together. Help them explore their interests. Celebrate their joys and achievements. Listen when they need to vent. Communicate with their families and Big Brothers Big Sisters staff--both about the everyday and any issues that arise.

What difference does it make? An authentic, supportive relationship opens up new ideas, opportunities, and experiences for kids--and for their mentors.

TLDR:
1. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
2. Plan to commit for at least one year from the time you are matched.
3. Spend at least 4 hours per month with your mentee.

CRB's Youth Education Program is seeking volunteer mentors/tutors to provide individualized tutoring to refugee youth attending Kent Meridian High School in an impactful after-school program! Mentors will be able to identify hindrances to their students’ overall prosperity, promote regular goal setting, and deliver pertinent, hands-on support in the classroom, at CRB offices.

Self-realization and improved self-esteem for the young person are important goals of the relationship. We're hoping to find mentors who are compassionate, caring, and have cultural humility. We provide extensive training to our tutors, so everyone is prepared and ready to have a rewarding experience!

Type of Engagement: In-Person/On-site, working with minors under 18, specifically 14 to 18 years old.

Time Involvement: 2-8 hours per week (Monday to Thursday), with a minimum three-month commitment required. This position is based in Kent, WA. 

Screening: Primary orientation will go over tutor roles/responsibilities, expectations, and code of conduct. We will ask for your state-issued identification (driver's license/passport), proof of vaccination, Volunteers in Public School (VIPS) completion, completion of Authorization, Agreements, Criminal History form. This data will be uploaded to our database to keep track of your timesheets. 

Essential Job Functions include:

Impact

Skills Needed

CLICK THE RESPOND BUTTON BELOW TO APPLY!

Do you want to make a positive impact on a child's learning journey? Volunteer as a Tutor or Reading Buddy at Friends of the Children Seattle!

Now recruiting for the 2023-2024 school year! We're looking for strong problem solvers who can bring their experience in education or social services to provide respectful, nonjudgmental, positive, creative, flexible, and consistent tutoring support for youth.

At Friends of the Children Seattle, we are focused on accelerating generational change for youth facing the toughest of challenges by connecting them with our professional mentors who guide them to develop their greatest potential and achieve their goals. We stick with our youth from kindergarten through graduation, no matter what. We have a strong commitment to our youth’s future and encourage them to think about college and careers early on.

Thanks to the help of volunteer tutors, we are able to provide 1:1 tutoring to nearly 30 youth each quarter. Most tutors work with youth in elementary school and focus on meeting grade-level math and reading requirements. Other tutors have focused on SAT and GED prep with our teens and seniors, helping prepare them for upcoming tests or improve their scores.

Time Commitment

Tutors typically work on-site at Friends of the Children–Seattle in Columbia City and are expected to commit to a minimum of 3 to 9 months of weekly 2-4 hour visits. Time commitment is flexible and will be based on your availability but afternoons/early evenings work best for our youths. 

To apply

Interested in volunteering or learning more about the opportunity? Click the "Respond" button to contact our Volunteer Manager today!

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color) are strongly encouraged to volunteer.

Providence Elder Place PACE is an innovative program of services for older adults. Providence Elder Place helps older adults remain as healthy and independent as possible in the community for as long as they choose.

 Volunteer Friend: We have an urgent request for a Somali speaking volunteer to phone one of our Somali speaking participants or visit our Somali participant.

Providence Elder Place is an innovative program of services for older adults. Providence Elder Place helps older adults remain as healthy and independent as possible in the community for as long as possible.

“A mother tongue is not just a language, it’s a legacy passed down from one generation to another.”

One of our participants would love to have a volunteer who can speak Somali! If you can speak this language and are interested, please reach out!

You can give as little as an hour a week. Schedules are flexible; follow whatever works for you and your senior companion. Bring a buddy if you want!

Please click the "respond" button and we will get in touch with you!

The YWCA Central Food Bank currently serves 300+ food-insecure households in Central & South Seattle. Every Wednesday, 80+ volunteers pack and distribute over 6,000 lbs. of food. Food requests have increased and we have a waitlist of families who need help. Much of our food comes from institutional and government donors like Food Lifeline, NW Harvest and the USDA. We also rely heavily on our community for assistance – for both food and volunteers.

Volunteers who would like to host a food drive will connect with their communities for donations, collect and deliver the donations to the food bank. This is a great opportunity for school, work, church, and other groups.

Most needed:
• $25 and $50 gift cards to Safeway, QFC/Kroger, or Grocery Outlet. Gift cards empower families to purchase culturally appropriate food and items they need
• Canned soups, stews, and chili – vegetarian and meaty, pop-tops/pull tabs are best
• White rice (uncooked)
• Tuna and canned chicken
• Baby formula and baby food
• Diapers (size 5 and 6) and baby wipes
• Cash donations – used to buy protein, eggs, dairy, staples and high demand food items. Please contact us to make a cash/check donation.

Always useful:
• Top ramen – meat and vegetarian
• Pasta and pasta sauce
• Crackers – saltine/Ritz wrapped ‘packs’
• Peanut butter
• Jam, jelly, syrup, and honey
• Ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise
• Cooking oil
• Soy sauce, family sized bottles
• Salt and pepper sets
• Sugar
• Seasoning, spices and herbs
• Kid friendly snacks – raisins, fruit chews, granola/breakfast bars, nuts
• Ground caffeinated coffee
• Simple, inexpensive can openers
• Cleaning supplies – dish and laundry soap, all-purpose cleaner, sponges, mops and brooms
• Toiletries – full-sized* shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste (*hotel/travel sized toiletries can be triggering for clients who have been victims of sex trafficking)

What are the items the YWCA cannot accept?
• Any open food containers – where the seal has been broken or food has been partially consumed
• Expired food items
• Home prepared food, including jams, jellies and pickled foods
• Leftovers / open containers of home prepared food

Join us as a volunteer mentor to help struggling, low-income college students find success!! Click "Respond" and we will direct you to the application. Mentors can provide short-term career information or longer term guidance overcoming obstacles to graduation.

The Mentoring Project is a new e-mentoring program partnering with Seattle Colleges to support struggling college students. Join a small team of dedicated mentors who have these essential qualities:

Preferred qualities and experience might include having struggled to stay in college, first-generation in family to attend college, bi-lingual and/or having identified as a part of a minority group while attending college or university. Please meet some of our current mentors at www.mentoringproject.org. Overall time commitment is about one hour a week with your student and two hours a month for training and chat group with other mentors.

Mentors:

Specifically, mentors:

As part of The Mentoring Project Mentor Team, you agree to:

Please click "Respond" and we will follow up with application materials.

XBOT Robotics is looking for a volunteer to author press releases and quarterly newsletters including the following:

The writer will also be asked to author articles for publication in our teams' social media channels.

Join the band of committed community members bringing hands on, real life STEAM experiences to the students of SE Seattle.

XBOT Robotics has been serving the students of SE Seattle since 2001. We have grown exponentially and need board members to sustain and grow our organization. XBOT Robotics offers the following programs:

Please contact XBOT Robotics via info@xbotrobotics.org for more information. 

North Helpline's food levels depend on daily grocery rescue runs with partnered stores! In order to retrieve and sort this food to prepare for distribution, we need drivers to make runs for us in the morning. Drivers can use their own vehicles, or one among our fleet of North Helpline-branded vehicles, and we provide training for making the pickup.

Grocery Rescue is a weekly volunteer position that requires some training and a long-term commitment. Additionally, volunteers are required to have a valid driver's license, pass a background check, be comfortable lifting heavy boxes upwards of 30 lbs, and have some availability on a particular weekday morning between 8-11am.

Interested in working with us? Click the "Respond" button and we will follow up with you. We hope to hear from you soon!

Help ensure food security for your neighbors by volunteering with North Helpline's food bank in Lake City!

Some neighbors do not have the ability or connections necessary to shop for themselves at our weekly food distributions. To counter these barriers, North Helpline provides home delivery to homebound individuals every other week on Tuesday and Thursday.

We pack on Tuesday and Thursdays from 9:30am-1:30pm with dietary needs and restrictions in mind. Because of this and the particular needs of some neighbors, attention to detail is a key attribute needed to help pack these boxes. Dietary knowledge for needs such as diabetes, gluten intolerance, and food allergies, as well as the ability to lift up to 30 pounds is also a plus.

Interested in working with us? Click the "Respond" button and we will follow up with you. We hope to hear from you soon!

Help ensure food security for your neighbors by volunteering with North Helpline's food banks in Lake City and Bitter Lake!

Everyday we get wonderful donations from local stores, pea patches, and individual donors. Help us ensure we are only distributing food that we would pick up ourselves! 

Volunteers are needed to inspect the quality of food coming in from donations and partner organizations. You can expect to work with 3-4 other volunteers as we sort through items, and will often need to lift crates of up to 30 lbs.

We have food bank receiving and sorting opportunities throughout the week including:

Interested in working with us? Click the "Respond" button and we will follow up with you. We hope to hear from you soon!

Some of the people who most need to access services are unable to come to us - so we go to them! This program is special and has volunteers working one on one with our neighbors. We anticipate that neighbors and volunteers will form a friendship as they get to know each other.

With our Home Delivery Program, volunteers pick up pre-made boxes from our location in Lake City to deliver to neighbors in the area. This is a weekly or bi-weekly volunteer position that requires some training and at least a 9-month time commitment. Additionally, volunteers are required to have a valid driver's license and be comfortable lifting heavy boxes upwards of 30 lbs, and be available on Thursday afternoons for a two-hour interval between 1-5 pm.

Interested in working with us? Click the "Respond" button and we will follow up with you. We hope to hear from you soon!

At North Helpline we assist neighbors with more than nutrition. Our Client Services team invites neighbors to access personal and household items including diapers, incontinence products, pet products, and hygiene items to further alleviate financial pressures.

The Client Services volunteer positions include greeting neighbors outdoors and distributing numbers, checking in neighbors in our database outdoors when their number is called or registering new members to access our services inside our Client Services office and providing them with resources both within our organization and in the community. Volunteers interested in Client Services are invited to join us for distribution first to have an understanding of the needs of this position.

Like all of our staff and volunteers, volunteers in the CS office positions are required to have compassion and treat everyone with respect. The Client Services office volunteers often work independently, with another volunteer member or a staff member.  To meet our neighbors needs we ask for everyone to arrive on time for their scheduled shift.

Our current Client Services volunteer opportunities are:

Interested in working with us? Please click the "Respond" button and we will reach out with more information. We hope to hear from you soon!

Help ensure food security for your neighbors by volunteering with North Helpline's food banks in Lake City and Bitter Lake!

On distribution days volunteers greet neighbors, distribute food, restock shelves, and help those done shopping out to their transportation.

You can expect to serve with 10 to 12 other volunteers (5-6 at Bitter Lake). We keep volunteer crews small to help with social distancing but that means we count on everyone to show up for their shift and be on time.

We have three food bank distributions throughout the week, some with multiple shifts:

Interested in working with us? Click the "Respond" button and we will follow up with you. We hope to hear from you soon!

Do you ever wonder how get supplies to various areas of the hospital? Our Distribution and Environmental Services department is seeking help to replenish supplies of hand sanitizers and masks at hygiene stations throughout the hospital.

Volunteers must be age 18 and up, able to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs. Training is provided. We ask for a six month commitment of one shift per week. Shifts are available Monday - Friday, 8am-10am or 1pm-3pm.

Please click the Respond button below for more information or to apply.

Help behind the scenes in various hospital departments, offices, and clinics. Busy nursing teams need your help with filing, packet making, and departments need help greeting patients, office tasks, and general support.

Help patients and visitors at our busy Information Desks. Customer service oriented volunteers needed to help at the Information Desks at EvergreenHealth Hospital in Kirkland WA. Volunteers answer questions, look up information on the computer to help visitors and patients. They also escort and transport patients for discharge, deliver flowers, pick up and deliver lab specimens, and support staff. Fast paced, front line volunteer opportunity. Volunteer with a great team and have fun.

Gift shops in EvergreenHealth Hospital in Kirkland are looking for friendly people. Volunteers will cashier, stock merchandise, display and price merchandise, and help visitors, patients and staff. Need friendly people needed age 16- 90. Requires a six month commitment of one 4 hour shift per week. Morning, afternoon, and after school shifts available, Monday - Saturday. Orientation and training provided.

Nursing Students welcome! Volunteers needed to provide support to patients and visitors in Emergency Department. stock supplies, transport patients out via wheelchair, run lab errands, support nursing staff. Must be mature, have good working relationship skills such as communication skills and ability to take instructions and directions. Must have sound judgement. Must be age 18 and older. The ED is a physically demanding and sometimes stressful environment. Volunteers should understand that they will see serious and intense medical situations while volunteering, even though they won’t be directly involved in patient care. Volunteers need to commit to a once a week shift of 4 hours.

Do you love cats? Do you want to be a part of an enthusiastic team reducing euthanasia in shelters and helping the population of homeless cats? Can you work in a fast-paced environment on your feet for 3-5 hours every week or two?

Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project is seeking additional volunteers to support the daily operations of our clinic in Lynnwood, WA which serves feral, free-roaming, and owned cats 4 days a week (Mon-Fri).

Current volunteer opportunities include:

Prior animal handling/veterinary experience is helpful, but not required. We will train you! Learn more about our project and submit a volunteer application on our website: http://feralcatproject.org/volunteer/ Or, feel free to email us at: volunteer@feralcatproject.org

Thank you for considering us! ♥

COVID-19 Policy as of 11/1/22: Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all staff and volunteers. Masks are encouraged but no longer required in the clinic. Only authorized staff, volunteers and visitors are allowed in the clinic. Client intake and discharge is curbside.

Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) is seeking prep cook volunteers for our Shelter Meals program. Help our Shelter Meals team prepare dinners for residents of the King County Enhanced Shelter (aka The Oaks) in Shoreline. Volunteers help prepare the food in the HIP kitchen every Monday-Thursday from 2:30-5:30pm.

Food Worker Card, background check, and COVID-19 vaccination required, all cooking skill levels are welcome! Must be 18+.

Goal of the position: Check-in volunteers will be the first friendly face to interact
with guests receiving food as they enter our facility. Check-in volunteers ensure that
procedures are followed and our database is accurate. Volunteers will provide excellent
customer service to ensure great relationships and a positive atmosphere during distributions.

Time Required: 2-5 hours
Hours: 8:45-11am and 11:45-2pm, Friday and Saturdays. Weekly volunteers preferred minimum 1 x a month
Commitment Length: Minimum 3 month commitment
Positions Available: 3
We are particularly looking for Saturday Afternoon help from 11:45- 2:00PM

Responsibilities:
Great guest upon entering the building
Ensure all guests are entered into the database
Sign up new guests and review information with them
Answer questions, promote community/health/nutrition resources

Rainier Valley Food Bank could not operate without a cadre of committed, long-term community volunteers who contribute over 2,000 hours of service every month.

Skills Needed:
Previous computer skills and/or data entry a must
Ability to multitask data entry and customer service
Works well under pressure in fast paced, dynamic atmosphere
Punctual & dependable
Enthusiastic, flexible and positive attitude
Outgoing and enjoys working with people and helping clients
Comfortable with diverse populations in high energy settings
Multi-lingual is a huge plus! Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Spanish are common languages spoken by guests at RVFB.
Commitment to RVFB policies & procedures signed

Training: An orientation and "trial run" will be provided with RVFB staff aiding you through your first check-in experience. Ongoing support and collaboration provided. We are always interested in incorporating new, fresh ideas into our process!

Application Process:
Applicants must fill out our volunteer application. Please click "Respond" and someone from our organization will be in touch with you to direct you to the application. Background check required (not all charges will disqualify).

Background: The Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden connects the community to nature through a diverse and beautiful collection of historical gardens. It is an 11-acre public garden in SeaTac, WA. The Garden honors its location, memorializing the horticultural legacies of longtime Burien resident, Elda Behm and of the Seike family, who operated a nursery with an outstanding Japanese garden in Des Moines. It also embraces other notable local horticultural efforts and groups, through partnerships with local associations, such as the King County Iris Society, the Puget Sound Daylily Society, the Seattle Rose Society, the Species Fuchsia Society, and the Puget Sound Fuchsia Society. The Garden is a community asset that welcomes all visitors and provides a refuge for appreciation of nature’s beauty. Some of the ways the community engages with the Garden include quinceañeras, wedding and graduation photo ops, picnics, weddings, tours, inspiration for gardening, gardening workshops, exercise classes, and simply exploring. The Highline Botanical Garden Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that develops and manages the Garden and Garden-related programs. The Garden was created and is operated by the Foundation in cooperation with the City of SeaTac and the Port of Seattle.

Role of the Board of Directors: The Board of Directors meets monthly to consider issues related to maintaining and developing the Garden. Board members contribute their ideas for addressing these issues and for creating programs to make the Garden more accessible to the community and to involve the community more with the Garden’s affairs. The Foundation publishes a quarterly newsletter that is produced by the Board. Board members manage development projects, they raise funds, they advise on the design of new areas of the Garden, and on the contents of the Foundation’s website and social media posts. They plan and execute special events in the Garden like the Ice Cream Social and Plant Sale. The Board manages the Foundations funds. The Foundation has both an Executive Director and a person who coordinates and manages rental and volunteer events at the Garden, both part-time, but a great deal of the work of the Foundation is done by the Board members.

Time Commitment: The Highline Botanical Garden Foundation Board meets once a month on the first Wednesday at the North SeaTac Park Community Center. Each Board member is expected to take part in some of the various activities of the board: planning and executing events at the Garden, producing the newsletter, contributing design and development ideas, fundraising, and any of the many tasks that need doing to keep the Garden a vibrant community asset. However no Board member is expected to help with everything. We each have our interests and abilities and work best within those parameters. The Board’s unpaid officers contribute the most time to the organization, ranging from the President, which at present could easily be a full time job, through the Treasurer, easily a part-time job managing the small payroll, keeping the books, and managing the budget; the Secretary, who records the proceedings of the Board’s meetings and organizes the digital files and paper files that document the Board’s activities; and the Vice President, who at present is the lead on event planning and execution. As they say, many hands make light work, and it is our expectation that as the Board grows, the time burden on any one member, including the officers, will be at least somewhat reduced.

Funding Commitment: All Board members are asked to support the Foundation financially by becoming paid members and are encouraged to support the Foundation’s work financially. However, we recognize that not every Board member is able not to make a major financial contribution to the Garden, and that contributions of time add precious value to our work. 

Satisfaction: Every Board member of the Highline Botanical Garden Foundation shares the joy of watching the Garden grow, bringing beauty to an area that has needed a place of respite for a long time, and reminding visitors the ordinary people can do extraordinary things with plants. We’re located in a SeaTac neighborhood with families who have come to love the North SeaTac Park and the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden. We are happy that you have expressed an interest in the Highline Botanical Garden Foundation. If you would like to join us on the Board, please complete and return the following Board Candidate Profile to:

Board Membership

Highline Botanical Garden Foundation

P.O. Box 69384 SeaTac, WA. 98168

or email ExecutiveDirector@highlinegarden.org

Seattle Food Committee works with 27 food banks and pantries within the City of Seattle. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working together to support our community and continue our work in the struggle against hunger.

The Salvation Army is looking for folks who want to provide extra support to their local food banks through preparing pre-packaged food items, and assisting with food distribution.

As an essential service, food banks are still open during the stay at home order, and we can still accept volunteers.

To sign up to volunteer, please additionally fill out the survey linked below:

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Thank you for your interest in helping our community during this difficult time! We hope to hear from you.

Please join Rainier Valley Food Bank in welcoming our clients for in-person shopping. Volunteers in this role will assist RVFB Staff in connecting our clients with nutritious food and good community. 

Fridays and Saturdays

Shift 1:  8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Shift 2:  11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Volunteer tasks include:

Help set up warehouse for in-person shopping

Line management

Welcoming people as they enter

Monitoring stations of food

Help clients to bag their food

Keep the space clean and restocked during distribution

Reset the room at end of distribution.

Line and parking lot direction 

Multilingual people encouraged to join!

Please respond if interested. The Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch to guide you through the sign up process. Please note in your response if you are looking to sign up a group of more than 5 people. Our maximum group size is 15 people with some days limited to 8 volunteers.

Every Wednesday and Thursday, we deliver grocery bags to our clients. As a home delivery driver, you will drive your own vehicle to deliver between 15-25 bags of food to clients in South Seattle.

Requirements:

* Valid driver’s license

* Background check

* Availability Wednesdays arrival times: 10am- 11:30am OR Thursdays arrival times: 10am - 2:30pm

* Highly personable and works well with others

*  3 month commitment desired

* Some drivers volunteer weekly, some occasionally. Weekly drivers especially needed

Help needed Wednesdays 9am-11am & Thursdays 9am - 12pm. 

In this role you will help us pack grocery bags for families in South Seattle. The Home Delivery Program serves our neighbors who are disabled or immunocompromised and unable to come shop at the food bank. With your help, we can pack up to 500 grocery bags per day to be delivered by another team of volunteer drivers to households around South Seattle. Volunteers must wear a mask at all times while indoors. Update to Mask Policy 6/1/23: Please wear N95 or KN95 if you are able. Masks are still required at RVFB due to the vulnerable population we serve.



Please click Respond below to sign up. If you are looking to sign up a group of more than 5 people, please specify that in your response.

Looking for a volunteer to assist small organization with finding funding and planning for our 10 year anniversary fundraiser in 2024.  Ideal candidate will have experience in event planning and fundraising.

Team Read is seeking board members committed to closing opportunity gaps, youth development and our organizational growth.

Team Read believes all kids deserve to be great readers and teens should have access to meaningful paid jobs. We work to close education opportunity gaps through a unique, cross-age, and year-round one-to-one tutoring program. Our dual-impact model enables students to become confident readers with the necessary reading skills for academic success, and teens to develop personal and work skills
through meaningful paid tutoring jobs that develop life skills and support their transition into college and future employment.
Team Read envisions equitable learning communities in Seattle/King County and beyond, where young students are reading with skill and joy, and teens are developing into future leaders. Both are set for success in school, the job market, and life. We focus where opportunity gaps are greatest and are driven by care and compassion to provide valuable support to young readers and career exploration to teens.

Time Commitment:
Board meetings are held bi-monthly (6 per year), on the third Thursday evening of the month. In addition, each Board member is expected to serve on a committee that meets in the other months for 1 hour via conference call or in person. Board members should also plan to join and ensure enthusiastic attendance at the annual Spring Luncheon, and may be asked to participate in site visits, teen coach trainings, and other special events throughout the year.

Please visit our website for more information.

Our mission is to engage youth in writing poetry to inspire healing and growth. Pongo Poetry Mentors volunteer their time to work with youth in writing heartfelt, personal poetry. As a Pongo mentor, you will help youth write about their difficult experiences; and you will experience writing that is sometimes sad, but also a source of excitement, pride, and healing for the youth. Our volunteers find the work touching, enlightening, and enlivening — and a benefit to their careers in counseling, teaching, and community service. Empowered by their time with us, Pongo volunteers have gone on to start their own poetry projects.

As a Pongo Poetry Mentor, you will be trained in Pongo’s techniques for teaching poetry writing to distressed teens in service of inspiring their healing and growth. You will be well supported and work with a close-knit, collaborative team of 3 to 4 others under the direction of an experienced Pongo Project Leader.

Because a large percentage of youth we write with are BIPOC, Pongo seeks to have a diverse team of Poetry Mentors. We know from experience that BIPOC youth are excited to see Poetry Mentors who look like them. For a powerful example, listen to Amani Carithers share her experience of volunteering with Pongo at our King County Juvenile Detention project site.

While Pongo poetry sites meet at different times, each weekly session is around 3 hours and consists of the following:

Mentors check-in, create writing activities, review/hone Pongo techniques, and share personal poems and relevant published pieces.

Sessions begin with a warm up writing exercise in the form of a group poem. Then mentors are paired with youth, one-on-one, to create personal poetry. Teens may change from week to week, depending on the poetry site.

Mentors check-in, type up and send copies of youth poems, and receive poetry writing prompts or activity creation assignments as “homework.”

Pongo operates its projects in the Seattle/Tacoma area. Typically, mentor teams are formed in August, orientations occur in September, and projects run from September to June. However, volunteers are encouraged to apply year around in case positions open up. To apply:

If invited into the interview process after we’ve reviewed your documents, you can expect one interview with Ashley. In addition, Pongo’s poetry mentorship sites require background checks of all outside visitors. If selected, prospective mentors must be willing to complete a background check before working with youth.

If you are interested in this work, but not available to volunteer with Pongo right now please click the "Respond" button and then send us an email explaining your future interest. We will put you on our email list and follow up regarding future involvement.

Do you have a truck or a large SUV? Would you be interested in delivering food once a month to the Elizabeth Gregory Home Day Center so that women who are experiencing homelessness can enjoy two hot meals a day? Then we can use your help!

Each Wednesday morning Food Lifeline has 300-500 pounds of food for EGH. We need drivers who can help pack up this food and deliver it to EGH from Food Lifeline which is located just west of Boeing field. The EGH Day Center is in the University District and there are plenty of people to help unload as needed. 

The Day Center Manager or another experienced volunteer will assist during the first pickup. 

Put your people skills to work for a good cause; helping women experiencing homelessness. Elizabeth Gregory Home (EGH) Day Center is not only a safe space for women who are experiencing homelessness, we make it a warm and welcoming place for women who have no other resources. Open Sunday through Friday from 9 am - 4:30 pm, the EGH drop-in Day Center serves women each day. Anyone who identifies as a woman and is experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless can access essential needs such as food, personal care items, showers, laundry, mail, and clothing. Many women have substance abuse and/or mental health issues, all need support. If you are compassionate, get satisfaction in helping others and have a positive “can do” attitude this position may be the right fit for you.

A Day Center Volunteer is a flexible position with varied tasks and duties including but not limited to assisting guests access services such as signing women in for laundry or showers, helping in the kitchen where a nutritious breakfast and lunch is served daily, cleaning, and helping where needed.

South Park Senior Citizens (SPSC) is located in the South Park Neighborhood Center, in the heart of South Park, where we provide services from a historic brick fire station. SPSC works to support seniors as they explore healthy and active lives. Our participants are primarily immigrants and refugees from Vietnam, Cambodia, Mexico, and South American countries, many are navigating language and cultural barriers, and most are living at, or below, the poverty line. SPSC is a vibrant place for community to gather, friends to be made, and culture to be celebrated. Our Seniors gather to enjoy cultural meals made from scratch, singing, dancing, exercise classes, education and learning opportunities, field trips, book clubs, and cultural celebrations. Many of our Seniors are living vulnerable lives - SPSC is also a place where they can receive social service supports and resources, available in multiple languages. SPSC is deeply immersed in the South Park community; we strive to bridge gaps in services, meet overlooked community needs, and grow aspects of equity and inclusion.

SPSC BOARD MEMBER JOB DESCRIPTION

Board member terms are 3 years, but renewable

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SPSC BOARD AS A WHOLE

Provide dinner for homeless youth! Meal teams consist of five-15 people who provide and serve a hot, nutritious meals to youth at the Teen Meal Program. Meal Team Members provide food, prepare, and serve the meals, and clean the kitchen. Teen Feed serves 60 youth each night, and an average meal costs under $300. Corporate groups looking for team-building activities and social or civic groups make great meal teams!

REQUIREMENTS: Meal Teams Scheduled on a one time or recurring basis, subject to availability. Requirements include a completed Volunteer Orientation and a $10 WA State Food Handlers Permit (Meal Team lead only).

Meal Team Lead must complete:

-meal team application (+ background check)

-in-person volunteer orientation

-at least two shadow shifts in the kitchen with experienced meal teams

-remote training

Enjoy baking? CupcakeUP/BreakfastUP is a service opportunity where volunteers use their imaginations and their kitchen skills to whip up delicious and nutritious desserts for Teen Feed’s dinner, or nutritious and delicious grab-and-go breakfast items (such as muffins) for ROOTS Young Adult Shelter, where many of Teen Feed's guests stay the night and eat breakfast. Use your own kitchen (or bake in ours if our bandwidth allows) to create sweet treats that are sensitive to a variety of diets and lifestyles. Know that you have brightened the day of a young person with your special treat, and enriched their diet with your healthy creations.

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Love cleaning and want to make a difference? Our dinner site kitchens are always in need of a deep clean. Gather your friends, family, and community, roll up your sleeves, and help us keep Teen Feed’s kitchens squeaky clean. Cleaning supply donations greatly appreciated.

For either group service opportunity, please click on the "respond" button and we will follow up with you.

Support Teen Feed by organizing a basic needs drive within your community! Our young people are in need of new and high quality clothing, basic needs items, and toiletries. Click on the "respond" button and we will follow up with you if you'd like more information about how to run a basic needs drive within your friends, family, or neighbors!

STOP (Street Talk Outreach Program) volunteers power the strong relationships at the
core of the Teen Feed mission, and are the passionate, empathetic, and mature
community members often the very first point of contact with Teen Feed’s young people.
Our STOP Program is divided into two different roles: Outreach & In-Reach.

Outreach: Direct service team who work to meet youth and young adults with housing
insecurities in the streets, alleyways, and parks of Seattle's University District and surrounding
Seattle Areas. Meeting youth where they are in order to provide information about services and
basic needs items.

In-Reach: Teen Feed’s version of “drop-in,” In-Reach volunteers help facilitate a welcoming space
for youth to hang out before Teen Feed’s dinner service. Meeting youth “where they are,” this
time and space is for youth to use however they choose, with the support of In-Reach volunteers
to help maintain a safe space. Come hang out and build meaningful relationships by playing
card games and D&D, doing art, watching movies, and creating connections that help lift youth
out of poverty through empathy, not fixing. Weekly commitment for at least 6 months (12
preferred) in order to build consistency for youth.

As a STOP volunteer you have the choice to be involved in either one or both roles, both of
which take place during standard business hours.

STOP volunteers will ideally commit to twelve months with Teen Feed and receive both virtual
and in-person training.

STOP Volunteers Complete:

-in-person volunteer orientation

-remote training

-two shadow shifts

-STOP volunteer application + background check

Ally Volunteers are responsible individuals ages 15 - 17 years who provide consistency, peer modeling, and positive connections to homeless youth guests during the Teen Feed meal. Allies help with program set-up, guest sign in, and distribution of basic needs. They also provide backup kitchen support for nightly meal teams when needed. Allies serve at University District Meal Site locations which rotate throughout the week.

Requirements: Allies commit to a weekly volunteer shift for one year (don't be concerned about the length, we will work with you!). Ally volunteers must complete:
-in-person volunteer orientation

-Ally volunteer application (signed by both youth + guardian)

-remote training

-three shadow shifts with an experienced volunteer

Interested in directly serving Seattle's community of homeless young people? Wanting to make a tangible impact and address hunger and basic needs in your community? Become an advocate!

Advocates are responsible individuals over 18 years of age who provide consistency and positive relationships to youth guests in addition to helping meet basic needs at the Teen Feed dinner program. Advocates are crucial members of our direct service team who remember youth’s names, help meet the basic needs of meals and supplies, conduct entryway health screenings on youth, and join guests in open air environments to engage in conversation. Additionally, advocates help with nightly set up and tear down of the service space and work with staff coordinators to create detailed records of the evening’s activities.

REQUIREMENTS: Advocates are an integral part of the Teen Feed dinner program and act as consistent sources of support for our young people. Having the same people show up on a regular basis creates a sense of community and trust. Advocates commit to 2/2.5 hours (6:00/6:30-8:30pm) one evening per week for a minimum of one year of service. This includes the holiday season, as Teen Feed continues to operate every day of the year. If you know that you will be taking a significant amount of time off during the holiday season, please reach out to us to discuss.

**SUMMER-ONLY volunteer opportunities available**

Advocate volunteers must complete:

-in-person volunteer orientation

-remote training that encompasses topics such as anti-oppression and intro to youth homelessness

-Advocate Application + Washington State Patrol background check.

Teen Feed aims to create a volunteer corps reflective of the diversity of our youth - those who represent diverse identities and/or have lived experience with homelessness/housing insecurity are highly encouraged to apply.

**COVID Safety: At this time, we are recommending that individuals who may be high - risk do not participate in - person at the Teen Feed dinner program. All volunteers are highly encouraged to wear face masks. PPE provided.