Opportunities From: United Way of King County

Volunteer: Sports Coaching

Love the sport? Love kids? Want to give back to your community? Become a volunteer coach! Our low cost leagues can't operate without the dedication of our awesome coaches! Please contact your local community center to inquire about coaching volunteer opportunities. " Plan/Coordinate practice schedule, transportation(games). " Facilitate team practices 1 or 2 times per week. " Manage team roster and me " Knowledge of Sport " Ability to teach, motivate and work w/ youth in a positive atmosphere. " Good communication & customer service skills. " Ability to work w/ diverse groups of people. " Encourage good sportsmanship & Model that behavior. " Must pass an annual criminal background check.

Organization: Seattle Parks and Recreation - Community Centers and Aquatics

Love the sport? Love kids? Want to give back to your community? Become a volunteer coach! Our low cost leagues can't operate without the dedication of our awesome coaches! Please contact your local community center to inquire about coaching volunteer opportunities. " Plan/Coordinate practice schedule, transportation(games). " Facilitate team practices 1 or 2 times per week. " Manage team roster and me " Knowledge of Sport " Ability to teach, motivate and work w/ youth in a positive atmosphere. " Good communication & customer service skills. " Ability to work w/ diverse groups of people. " Encourage good sportsmanship & Model that behavior. " Must pass an annual criminal background check.

Organization: Seattle Parks and Recreation - Community Centers and Aquatics

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 98118

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Afterschool Reading, Math, and Homework Coach

Research shows that strong reading skills help students to be most successful in school and in life. Students who are reading at grade level by the 3rd grade are four times more likely to stay in school. Today, many students in Seattle struggle to reach grade level standards in reading. Unfortunately, this has created a significant achievement gap in our community. The City of Seattle and Northgate Time Commitment: ? Volunteers need to commit to at least one Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday each week for an entire session 2:00-5:00PM. ? Fall session runs through Thursday, December 15th. We ask that volunteers continue through the entire session. Skills and Qualifications: ? Must be consistent, flexible, and patient. ? Able to read fluently and with comprehension. ? Some understanding of diverse cultural and social/economic backgrounds. ? Effective in engaging students, able to adjust to different learning and behavioral needs. ? Must be able to complete background checks. Directions: Seattle Public Schools

Organization: Seattle Parks and Recreation - Community Centers and Aquatics

Research shows that strong reading skills help students to be most successful in school and in life. Students who are reading at grade level by the 3rd grade are four times more likely to stay in school. Today, many students in Seattle struggle to reach grade level standards in reading. Unfortunately, this has created a significant achievement gap in our community. The City of Seattle and Northgate Time Commitment: ? Volunteers need to commit to at least one Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday each week for an entire session 2:00-5:00PM. ? Fall session runs through Thursday, December 15th. We ask that volunteers continue through the entire session. Skills and Qualifications: ? Must be consistent, flexible, and patient. ? Able to read fluently and with comprehension. ? Some understanding of diverse cultural and social/economic backgrounds. ? Effective in engaging students, able to adjust to different learning and behavioral needs. ? Must be able to complete background checks. Directions: Seattle Public Schools

Organization: Seattle Parks and Recreation - Community Centers and Aquatics

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 98125

Allow Groups: No