Opportunities From: United Way of King County

Support your community by helping individuals and families access free, high‑quality tax preparation services through the IRS‑sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. As a VITA Volunteer with the Washington West African Center, you will assist community members—especially immigrants, low‑income households, and English‑language learners—in filing accurate tax returns and accessing eligible credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC).

Volunteers may serve as tax preparers, intake specialists, interpreters, or quality reviewers depending on interest and training. No prior tax experience is required—free IRS‑certified training is provided.

This role is ideal for anyone passionate about financial empowerment, community service, or gaining hands‑on experience in tax preparation, client services, or nonprofit work.

Assisting clients with tax preparation

Providing intake and screening support

Offering language interpretation (if applicable)

Using IRS‑approved tax software

Communicating clearly and respectfully with diverse community members

Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism

Washington West African Center (WAWAC)

The Washington West African Center is seeking a compassionate and reliable Volunteer Customer Service Representative to support our growing community programs. As more families reach out for help with housing, immigration support, cultural programs, and social services, we need a dedicated volunteer to manage incoming calls and ensure every community member receives timely, respectful assistance.

The Customer Service Volunteer will serve as the first point of contact for callers seeking information or support. You will help community members navigate our services, route calls to the right departments, and ensure that every person who contacts us feels welcomed and heard. This role is essential to strengthening our responsiveness and improving access to resources for West African families across Snohomish County.

Answer and manage incoming calls with professionalism and warmth

Listen to callers’ needs and direct them to the appropriate staff or program

Provide basic information about WAWAC services, events, and resources

Take accurate messages and ensure follow‑up when needed

Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care

Track call volume and common questions to support service improvements

Assist with light administrative or communication tasks as needed

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

Enjoy helping people and offering excellent customer service

Communicate clearly, patiently, and respectfully

Are comfortable managing phone calls and multiple inquiries

Are organized, reliable, and detail‑oriented

Value cultural sensitivity and community‑centered work

Have an interest in social services, cultural programs, or nonprofit support

Volunteers receive:

Orientation and training on WAWAC programs and services

Guidance from leadership and administrative staff

Access to scripts, FAQs, and communication tools

Ongoing support to ensure confidence in handling calls

Your service ensures that every caller—whether seeking help, information, or connection—feels supported and guided. By managing incoming calls, you help our team focus on delivering essential programs that uplift West African families and strengthen community wellbeing.

Email info@wawaac.org or call 425‑758‑3269 to express interest.

Join us in helping our community feel heard, supported, and connected.

For the past four years, the Washington West African Center has proudly organized the Sounds of Africa Festival, a cultural celebration that showcases African music, fashion, food, and traditions while bringing together communities across Snohomish County.

The 2026 edition of the festival (Sounds of Africa 4.0) will take place on August 15, 2026, at Garfield Park.

The Sounds of Africa Festival is returning this August, bringing together community members to celebrate African culture through music, dance, fashion, food, and art. We are seeking dedicated volunteers to support event planning and logistics as we prepare for this vibrant, free community festival.

Assist with event planning and coordination

Support vendor and performer logistics

Help organize activity zones, schedules, and event flow

Contribute to volunteer coordination and communication

Provide on‑site support during the festival (optional but appreciated)

Organized, reliable individuals

People who enjoy teamwork and community engagement

Anyone with interest or experience in events, logistics, or cultural programming

Volunteers who want to make a meaningful impact

Your support helps us create a welcoming, joyful, and culturally rich experience for the community—celebrating African heritage and bringing people together through art, music, and shared experiences.

We’d love to have you be part of making this year’s festival unforgettable.

Help WAWAC run a successful GiveBIG fundraising campaign! We’re looking for a volunteer who can support campaign planning, messaging, donor outreach, and page setup.

Create campaign timeline and messaging

Coordinate stories and impact content

Track donations and progress

Support donor engagement

Fundraising, marketing, writing, project management.

Your work will directly support West African immigrant and refugee families in Washington.

The Washington West African Center is launching the SOUGOU Market, a monthly community market offering high‑quality donated household items, electronics, clothing, furniture, and more at affordable prices. We are preparing for our first market in mid/late March and seeking a volunteer to help coordinate and oversee this new initiative.

Responsibilities include:

Leading outreach and marketing efforts over a 6–8 week period, including flyers, social media, newsletters, community events, and word‑of‑mouth engagement.

Supporting community outreach using existing promotional materials (flyer and video) and helping develop additional materials as needed.

Assisting with donation intake and helping maintain an organized inventory of all donated items.

Helping recruit and coordinate volunteers for market setup, pricing, display, customer support, and breakdown.

Ensuring smooth logistics and a successful launch of the first SOUGOU Market weekend.

Ideal volunteers: organized, proactive, community‑minded, and comfortable coordinating multiple moving parts. Experience in outreach, marketing, or event coordination is helpful but not required.

This role directly supports local families by increasing access to affordable goods and strengthening community connections.

BIDEWW AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM SUMMARY

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

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

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

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

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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

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

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

Assist with planning and coordinating food distribution events

Support logistics for packaging perishable and non‑perishable items

Help manage supplies, storage, and transportation arrangements

Track distribution data and report on resource utilization

Collaborate with staff and volunteers to ensure smooth operations

Promote a positive, respectful experience for families receiving food

All WAWAC volunteers must complete:

Volunteer Agreement

Model Release form

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

Empower community members through creativity and skill-building by coordinating sewing workshops at WAWAC.

The Washington West African Center (WAWAC) is looking for a Sewing Class Coordinator to help organize and oversee sewing workshops that empower community members with valuable skills and creative expression. This role supports program planning, participant engagement, and resource management to ensure classes run smoothly and inclusively.

Key Responsibilities

Schedule and coordinate sewing classes and manage supplies

Support instructors and participants during sessions

Track attendance and progress for reporting

Organize showcases or events to highlight participants’ work

Collaborate with program leads to align sewing classes with community initiatives

Requirements

All WAWAC volunteers must complete:

Confidentiality Agreement: https://40ftav.share-na2.hsforms.com/2LEWGi1M8QReFsXc9lMN97Q

Volunteer Agreement: https://share-na2.hsforms.com/2TXfnrbgdR5ykjhS1W-5pTg40ftav 

Model Release form: https://40ftav.share-na2.hsforms.com/2qR_4coVdR3-GgLWp5tSF9A

Background check (via Chekr)

Orientation and department-specific training

If you’re passionate about sewing, teaching, and community engagement, join us in strengthening WAWAC’s mission through creativity and skill-building.

The Washington West African Center (WAWAC) is actively seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as an Assistant Community Resources Navigator. This crucial role involves providing integral support in navigating community resources, ensuring positive experiences for our community members. As an Assistant Community Resources Navigator, you will work under the guidance of the Community Resources Navigator and Executive Director, contributing to the efficiency of resource acquisition processes.

This position requires an individual with excellent communication skills, a commitment to understanding community needs, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse personalities. Your role will involve assisting community members in navigating opportunities in a value-driven way, minimizing encounters perceived as intimidating or uncomfortable. Additionally, you will contribute to identifying opportunities, advising the Executive Director, and outlining plans for exploring potential resources.

In addition to supporting community members, you will actively promote awareness of available resources through meetings and events. Your assistance in gathering and preparing data on resource utilization will contribute to progress tracking and meeting reporting requirements. Keeping abreast of available community resources and effectively communicating their benefits to the Executive Director and community members will be integral to your responsibilities.

Collaborating with internal and external resource navigators, you will promote teamwork and enhance coordination efforts. Your role is dynamic, requiring flexibility and a willingness to assist in any other duties assigned by the supervisor, contributing to the overall success of WAWAC's community resource navigation initiatives. The ideal candidate for this role is someone who is passionate about supporting community well-being and is eager to contribute to meaningful and positive community impacts. If you are an individual with a commitment to community support, we invite you to join our dynamic team as an Assistant Community Resources Navigator at WAWAC.

The Assistant Community Resources Navigator will play a crucial support role in various responsibilities under the guidance of the Executive Director and in collaboration with the Community Resources Navigator. Key areas of assistance include:

● Ensuring community members receive confidential and timely support, contributing to a positive experience in navigating resource acquisition processes.

● Assisting community members in navigating opportunities in a value-driven manner, providing support to alleviate encounters perceived as intimidating or uncomfortable.

● Identifying and communicating opportunities, offering assistance to the Executive Director, and contributing to plans on how such opportunities/resources can be explored, supporting improved navigation processes for enhanced efficiency and continuous improvement.

● Listening to community members' concerns, assisting in troubleshooting barriers, and identifying available benefits, programs, and resources to enhance the health and livelihoods of our community.

● Assisting in the organization and participation in meetings and events aimed at raising awareness among community members about available resources and their potential benefits.

● Aiding in the collection and preparation of data regarding the quality and utilization of resources by community members, ensuring accurate documentation of progress and bottlenecks to meet reporting requirements.

● Contributing to ongoing research to stay abreast of available community resources, aligning with the evolving needs of community members.

● Supporting the effective conveyance of the benefits of identified resources to the Executive Director and community members, fostering organizational growth, and strengthening community connections.

● Collaborating with internal and external resource navigators to promote teamwork and enhance collaboration.

● Assisting the Executive Director and Community Resources Navigator in any additional duties as outlined by the supervisor.

Requirements
All WAWAC Volunteers are required to fill out the following forms:

Confidentiality Agreement form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmnPRVHDLXwx5B92xkCyWGRJhMvDucAKRx7NzlI9r1D5Dsaw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Volunteer Agreement form (can be submitted during orientation with the staff member): https://share-na2.hsforms.com/2TXfnrbgdR5ykjhS1W-5pTg40ftav

Model Release form: https://40ftav.share-na2.hsforms.com/2qR_4coVdR3-GgLWp5tSF9A

For background checks: You will receive an email from Checkers to complete.

Training: You will have a short orientation first, then begin with your department and supervisor, there may be meetings, in-person etc. you may be asked to attend as part of your tasks/what is needed from the department.

About
The Washington West African Center (WAWAC) is seeking a creative and tech-savvy individual to join our team as a Media Assistant. This dynamic role supports WAWAC’s outreach and storytelling efforts by helping to create, manage, and distribute multimedia content that highlights our programs, events, and community impact.

As a Media Assistant, you will work closely with the Media Director and Executive Director to ensure our message reaches diverse audiences through engaging and culturally relevant media. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about visual storytelling, social media, and community empowerment.

Responsibilities
Assist in capturing photos and videos during events, meetings, and community activities
● Help edit and produce multimedia content for social media, newsletters, and promotional materials
● Support the management of WAWAC’s social media accounts and website updates
● Collaborate with program leads to develop content that reflects current initiatives and community stories
● Organize and maintain WAWAC’s digital media archive
● Contribute to the design of flyers, graphics, and visual assets for outreach and education
● Monitor engagement metrics and suggest improvements for media strategies
● Participate in planning and executing media campaigns for events and resource awareness
● Ensure all media content aligns with WAWAC’s values and cultural sensitivity
● Assist the Media Director and Executive Director with additional tasks as assigned

Requirements
All WAWAC Volunteers are required to complete the following:

Confidentiality Agreement form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmnPRVHDLXwx5B92xkCyWGRJhMvDucAKRx7NzlI9r1D5Dsaw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Volunteer Agreement form (can be submitted during orientation): https://share-na2.hsforms.com/2TXfnrbgdR5ykjhS1W-5pTg40ftav

Model Release form:

https://40ftav.share-na2.hsforms.com/2qR_4coVdR3-GgLWp5tSF9A

Background check: You will receive an email from Checkers to complete
Training: Includes orientation and department-specific onboarding. Meetings may be required as part of your duties
This in-person role is based in Lynnwood, WA, with an option of a hybrid or virtual option. If you’re passionate about media, storytelling, and community engagement, we invite you to apply and help amplify WAWAC’s mission through impactful content.

About
The Washington West African Center (WAWAC) is seeking a dedicated and organized individual to join our team as a Human Resource Assistant. This essential role supports the HR department in fostering a positive, inclusive, and well-coordinated workplace environment. As a Human Resource Assistant, you will work under the guidance of the HR Manager and Executive Director, contributing to the smooth operation of personnel processes and volunteer coordination.
This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about community development, value confidentiality, and thrive in collaborative settings. You will play a key role in supporting recruitment, onboarding, training, and documentation efforts that help WAWAC maintain a strong and engaged team.

Responsibilities
Assist with recruitment efforts, including posting opportunities, screening applications, and scheduling interviews
Support onboarding processes by preparing orientation materials and coordinating training sessions
Maintain accurate personnel and volunteer records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with organizational policies
Help track volunteer and staff participation, attendance, and engagement metrics
Aid in organizing HR-related meetings, trainings, and events
Respond to inquiries from staff and volunteers regarding HR policies and procedures
Assist in updating internal HR documents and systems to reflect current practices
Collaborate with department leads to ensure smooth communication and coordination across teams
Support the HR Manager and Executive Director with additional administrative tasks as assigned
Promote a welcoming and respectful environment for all staff and volunteers

Requirements
All WAWAC Volunteers are required to complete the following:
Confidentiality Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmnPRVHDLXwx5B92xkCyWGRJhMvDucAKRx7NzlI9r1D5Dsaw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Model Release Form: https://40ftav.share-na2.hsforms.com/2qR_4coVdR3-GgLWp5tSF9A

Volunteer Agreement Form: https://share-na2.hsforms.com/2TXfnrbgdR5ykjhS1W-5pTg40ftav

Background check: You will receive an email from Checkers to complete
Training: Includes orientation and department-specific onboarding. Meetings may be required as part of your duties.

This role is based in Lynnwood, WA, with an option for a hybrid or virtual arrangement. If you are enthusiastic about supporting team development and ensuring smooth HR operations, we invite you to apply and help strengthen WAWAC’s mission through meaningful human resource support.

We are seeking a volunteer with skills in camera operations and video editing software like Adobe premiere and graphic design skills with proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to share with kids on our after school program.

We are hoping that this individual will be able to help run part of our after school programs by teaching kids (ages 9 to 15) basic camera operation techniques, video editing and graphic design techniques. Based on the individual's availability, we hope to schedule this program once or twice a week running between 2 to 3 hours on each day.

This is a unique opportunity to learn about other cultures (West African) and also get to partake in the greater diversity that makes Washington state so great. Most importantly, the individual would get to have the rewarding experience of contributing meaningfully in building our collectively community by helping teaching kids crucial life-skills.

This program is also geared towards better preparing the youth of our community for the future. Unlike the After School Program, this program assists young adults between the ages 13 to 19 with mentoring, coaching and acquisition of critical life skills that would make them better prepared for the job market and or independent entrepreneurs. This program shall equally support our aim to keep young people off the streets to reduce the risk of deviance, indulgence in drugs and crime.