Opportunities From: United Way of King County

Community Meal volunteers create a positive experience for all our guests as they reflect on all the day's activities over a wonderful boxed meal.

The location of the end of march rally (and community meal site) is still to be determined  - your volunteer lead will communicate in early January with information on where you will gather and other details. The start/end time may vary based on location.

Volunteers will:

Help food vendor personnel in areas of need (line servers, putting up signage, directing the line, helping set up for meals and helping to clean up after meals)  Serve  guests in a pleasant, efficient, and courteous manner Assist in some preparation of food set-up (ex. organize tent for service, hand out water, etc.) Set up and breakdown of tents and table for food service  Let staff know about items that need to be replenished and restocked. Help anyone with special needs (such as guide people with visual impairments or disabilities)

A few guidelines for volunteers:

Volunteers working in the tents will be required to wear closed‐toe & low heel shoes – you will be on your feet a long time! When working around food, hair needs to be tied back or covered w/ a hat. Gloves will be used for service. There may be lifting so let us know if you are unable to lift 25 lbs and we’ll assign you to a non-lifting role. Have a food handler's permit? That's helpful but not mandatory!

You may be split into sub-teams to focus on specific tasks. The end time is an estimate and with lots of people to help we may finish earlier!

Before your shift - come to Garfield for workshops or the job fair.  Info on activities is updated regularly at  www.seattlemlkcoalition.org  #MLKSeattle

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

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

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

Keep the main parking lot clear as the rally starting point.Set up signs and traffic cones to ensure the area is secure and ready for the day’s activities.Kickstart the day by being the unsung heroes behind a smoothly run event.

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

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

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

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

Career & Opportunity Fair Set-up and Support volunteers will help load-in materials and set-up for a career and opportunity fair in Garfield's main building.

Volunteers will:

load-in and set-up tables, chairs, exhibitor materials, and post signage

You will be connected with your volunteer lead approximately a week before the event, and they will work with you on assignment to a specific shift. If you are unable to lift boxes/tables, let your volunteer lead know and they can assign you a task w/out lifting. This role may be outdoors for volunteers supporting vendors in the parking lot and partially outdoors while loading the tables and supplies in/out of the building

Once your volunteer shift is done, you are welcome to join the march (to a location tbd w/ food). Information on workshops, job fair, rally, and youth event is updated regularly at www.seattlemlkcoalition.org   #MLKSeattle

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

Career & Opportunity Support volunteers will support the Opportunity Fair Participants. 

Volunteers will:

Help with any exhibitor materials and posting signage Greet and check-in employers and participants During the fair, provide direction and support for attendees and exhibitors

You will be connected with your volunteer lead approximately a week before the event, and they will work with you on assignment to a specific shift. If you are unable to lift boxes/tables, let your volunteer lead know and they can assign you a task w/out lifting. This role may be outdoors for volunteers supporting vendors in the parking lot and partially outdoors while loading the tables and supplies in/out of the building

Once your volunteer shift is done, you are welcome to join the march (to a location tbd w/ food). Information on workshops, job fair, rally, and youth event is updated regularly at www.seattlemlkcoalition.org   #MLKSeattle

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

Career & Opportunity Fair Clean-up volunteers will help clean-up materials in Garfield's main building, thank participants for joining us, and pointing people to join us in the march happening outside.

Volunteers will:

Pack up and break down tables, chairs, exhibitor materials, and post signage Thank employers and participants

You will be connected with your volunteer lead approximately a week before the event, and they will work with you on assignment to a specific shift. If you are unable to lift boxes/tables, let your volunteer lead know and they can assign you a task w/out lifting. This role may be outdoors for volunteers supporting vendors in the parking lot and partially outdoors while loading the tables and supplies in/out of the building

Once your volunteer shift is done, you are welcome to join the march (to a location tbd w/ food). Information on workshops, job fair, rally, and youth event is updated regularly at www.seattlemlkcoalition.org   #MLKSeattle

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

Help us welcome/check-in volunteers and distribute t-shirts.

Volunteers will:

Help set-up volunteer t-shirts and check-in area for volunteers inside Garfield High School Check-in volunteers and direct them to the area they will support.

Once your volunteer shift is done, you are welcome to join the rally and march. Information on virtual workshops the week prior to MLK Day, youth event, and  rally/march is updated regularly at www.seattlemlkcoalition.org   #MLKSeattle

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