Opportunities From: Serve Washington

PEPS is a non-profit organization that connects parents to strengthen families and build community through parent peer-support groups. 

PEPS groups meet weekly and are facilitated by a PEPS-trained Leader. Each meeting allows parents the opportunity to share the week's concerns, successes, issues, and joys as well as time for a discussion on topics related to parenting and children (sleeping, feeding, adjusting to parenthood, etc.) The PEPS program model is based on the 5 Protective Factors from Strengthening Families, which help build resilient families, positive connections and support for parents, and reduce negative outcomes, such as abuse and neglect. 

98% of PEPS groups are facilitated by volunteers who are deeply rooted in our community and passionate about supporting new parents through the first critical months of life with a new baby. Over 4000 families rely on PEPS volunteers each year.

PEPS facilitators are compassionate, empathetic, resourceful, and real. They don't have all the answers, but they are passionate about helping parents, generating ideas, finding information, and building neighborhood communities together.

Some leaders give back as a way of honoring their own PEPS experience. Many are new to PEPS. All tell us they find great joy and satisfaction in helping new parents connect and share through their PEPS groups.

We appreciate warm, sensitive communicators, who are accepting of varied child-rearing practices and diverse lifestyles. Interest in early childhood development, experience in education or facilitation, previous PEPS group participation, or being a parent yourself are welcome pluses.

Groups meet for 2 hrs each week in the daytime [10-:30 - 12:30] or in the Evening [6:30 - 8:30], the same day each week for 12 weeks. Leaders commit to working with their group for 12 consecutive weeks, fewer if you choose to co-lead with a friend, spouse, partner, or colleague. PEPS provides specialized training and group leaders have access to experienced PEPS staff mentorship and a wealth of resources online.

We currently offer virtual, in-person and hybrid groups to families. Groups that start virtually will remain virtual for the entirety of the group. To stay up to date with developments, visit our COVID-19 news page - https://www.peps.org/about/news/covid-19-peps-updates

It’s our job to help you have a wonderful, fun, and rewarding experience as a leader. We’ve designed lots of resources and provide training and support all along the way.

Tutor an Adult Learner in English - Raise Hope Through Literacy!  Interested in volunteering your time to support literacy and English language learning in Whatcom County? Become a 1 to 1 tutor for an adult English Language Learner who wants to improve their reading, writing, listening and speaking.

The Whatcom Literacy Council offers free tutoring services to adult learners who would like to build skills to help them reach their goals as parents, in the workplace, and in the community.  Tutor training provided! No second language or teaching experience required. Please visit our website for more information about how to become a tutor. https://www.whatcomliteracy.org/

Where:

 1-1 tutoring in person or online

When:

At times that fit your schedule

Minimum Commitment:

2 hours per week 9+ months

Contact:

Brandi Adams

-ell@whatcomliteracy.org

360.752.8680

The Whatcom Literacy Council is member of ProLiteracy America, and a United Way partner agency.  We provide free one-to-one tutoring and small classes. Our tutors can work with learners throughout Whatcom County at a public meeting place and at times that fit our learners' busy schedules. 

We're seeking people to identify grant opportunities, and write/submit grant proposals to cover costs for canine spays and neuters. Donations, fund-raising, and adoptions makes rescuing dogs possible for our non-profit.

Nearly a million healthy animals in the United States are euthanized each year because of overpopulation, and spaying and neutering is the only real long-term solution to the problem. As a foster-based rescue, we can only take in a limited amount of dogs at one time. Our spay and neuter program is an essential step toward our ultimate goal: a world that's free of homeless, neglected, abused, and abandoned animals.

Misunderstood Mutts Rescue (MMR) is a registered 501(c)3, volunteer-operated organization serving the greater Yakima Valley and Puget Sound region. We are dedicated to saving abandoned, free, and throwaway dogs in areas where abuse, neglect, and cruelty are prevalent.

Join the YMCA Earth Service Corps (YESC) Advisory Board - an opportunity to make a meaningful impact for youth and the environment all at once!

As an Advisory Board Member, you’ll contribute to empowering young people as effective, responsible community leaders. YESC focuses on service learning, environmental education, leadership development and cross-cultural awareness.

By participating in monthly meetings and building community around YESC Earth Service Corps, you’ll support youth in strengthening their sense of agency, increase confidence, and expand their leadership skill set. Moreover, the board actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that decisions and community support are youth-centered and young voices are heard. Together, we reinforce the vital connections between humans, the environment, and our communities, fostering a more just and sustainable world. Additionally, Your involvement can help shape the future of environmental leadership and create positive change!

Board Member Profile

We are looking for board members who can deepen the professional range and diversity of our hard-working team (https://www.glacierpeakinstitute.org/team). We are particularly interested in people experienced in:

The law and legal matters

Financial management and oversight

Nonprofit leadership

Connections to Northwest funding sources

Involvement in diverse cultures and communities, especially those served by GPI

Anything else that can help our programs 

Board meetings are currently held virtually.  Occasional in-person activities take place throughout Snohomish and King County.  

GPI Board Members:

Help shape the future of GPI by contributing to strategic direction and decision-making

Fulfill their individual fundraising commitments and make a meaningful personal donation.

Support GPI Vision/Values/Mission and priorities (see the 2021 5-year Strategic Plan)

Attend key outreach, donor cultivation, and fundraising events

Participate in board trainings & annual retreat.  

Become a member of at least one GPI committee (Fundraising, Facilities, etc).

Work to fulfill the four duties of a board member:

There are two (2) vacancies on this board. Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 3 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall.

The purpose of the Design Review Board (DRB) is to encourage quality building design and site planning that enhances the character of the city. The DRB, along with select members of the Historic Preservation Commission, reviews proposed development projects for consistency with adopted design standards within the City’s adopted urban villages: Downtown, Old Town, Waterfront, Fairhaven, Barkley, Samish Way and Fountain. The Board may also review proposed multifamily, mixed used in residential multi zones, and large retail establishments located elsewhere in the City at the discretion of the Planning and Community Development Director.

Interested applicants are asked to fill out an online application here on the City's website.

There are three (3) vacancies on this board. Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Mayor’s Board Room, City Hall.

CDAB makes recommendations, as appropriate, concerning the formulation of policies and plans, and identification of projects in order to carry out the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program.

Interested applicants are asked to fill out an online application here on the City's website.

Glacier Peak Institute is looking for board members who can deepen the professional range and diversity of our hard-working team (https://www.glacierpeakinstitute.org/team). We are particularly interested in people experienced in:

The law and legal matters

Financial management and oversight

Nonprofit leadership

Connections to Northwest funding sources

Involvement in diverse cultures and communities, especially those served by GPI

Anything else that can help our programs 

Board meetings are currently held virtually.  In-person activities take place throughout Western Washington.

GPI Board Members:

Help shape the future of GPI by contributing to strategic direction and decision-making

Fulfill their individual fundraising commitments and make a meaningful personal donation.

Support GPI Vision/Values/Mission and priorities (see the 2021 5-year Strategic Plan)

Attend key outreach, donor cultivation, and fundraising events

Participate in board training & annual retreats.  

Become a member of at least one GPI committee (Fundraising, Facilities, etc).

Work to fulfill the four duties of a board member:

Duty of Care: Take care of the nonprofit by ensuring prudent use of all assets, including facility, people, and goodwill.

Duty of Loyalty: Ensure that the nonprofit's activities and transactions are, first and foremost, advancing its mission.  Make decisions that are in the best interest of the nonprofit corporation, not in the best interest of the individual board member (or any other entity).  All conflicts of interest should be disclosed.   

Duty of Obedience: Ensure that the nonprofit obeys applicable laws and regulations, follows its own bylaws, and adheres to its stated corporate purposes/mission.  

Duty of Fiduciary Responsibility: Board members legally have fiduciary responsibility for the organization.  This includes maintaining financial oversight and providing adequate financial resources to ensure the organization can advance its mission.  

Demonstrate objectivity and professionalism in all interactions.

Step up and make a lasting difference. Be the voice that helps a child find safety and hope.

Join us today.

Are you searching for an opportunity to serve your community? Are you interested in protecting the rights of vulnerable adults? Are you passionate about erasing barriers and ensuring the equitable treatment of people with disabilities?

Lakeland Village Residential Habilitation Center invites applications for the facility’s Human Rights Committee (HRC) in Eastern Washington. The Human Rights Committee (HRC) is mandated under multiple state codes and Department of Social and Health Services policies to serve as an ongoing oversight group tasked with safeguarding the rights of developmentally or intellectually disabled individuals living at the facility.

General responsibilities:

Terms of Appointment:

Interested or have questions? Send an email to colette.buck@dshs.wa.gov or melanie.denton@dshs.wa.gov with the subject line “Lakeland Village HRC”.

To apply, email a short description outlining your experience with the disability community and/or why you’d like to serve on Lakeland’s Human Rights Committee. Make sure to include a resume if applicable and the best contact information to reach you.

SVCA has (3) programs right now and are looking for local individuals interested in helping in the following ways:

Resource Navigation:
1. Data entry

2. On call intake/phones (work in your home, calls forwarded to you)(training provided)

3. Outreach

REACT Rapid Response Network:

1. Administrative paperwork related to inventory, etc

2. Outreach to recruit community members onto the network

3. Fundraising/marketing

MOST positions require the volunteer to be 18 or older due to privacy issues. Outreach may permit 16-18 year olds to participate. All volunteers MUST pass a basic WSP background check.

SOME of the work can be done from the comfort of your home and public venues and is therefore ADA compatible. Others that are at our storage unit will be less accommodating due to location and type of work involved.

Are you looking to make in impact in your local community? Join Court Watch Spokane where volunteers play a crucial role in helping our local courts enhance victims safety.

As a Court Watch volunteer, you’ll help collect valuable data that sheds light on patterns and trends within court proceedings. This data is used to help drive meaningful advancements to promote safety and effectiveness of our local legal processes. Your support truly matters—join us in making a difference!

Training topics include:

-Domestic Violence 101

-Why we Court Watch

-How to Court Watch

-Live Court Watch Hearing

Send and email to RESPONSE@SRDVC.org for more information on our upcoming training sessions!

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic volunteer board members to serve on Cares of Washington's board of directors.

The people we are looking for are diverse candidates that have lived experience and personally relevant backgrounds, and/or a professional background in one or more of the following areas: marketing, business development, training and healthcare are strongly encouraged to apply.

The responsibilities of a Cares board member are: 

The average time that a board member spends on Cares board activities is 5 hours a month, i.e. board meetings, work, strategic planning and representation.

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic volunteer board members to serve on Cares of Washington's board of directors.

The people we are looking for are diverse candidates that have lived experience and personally relevant backgrounds, and/or a professional background in one or more of the following areas: marketing, business development, training and healthcare are strongly encouraged to apply.

The responsibilities of a Cares board member are: 

The average time that a board member spends on Cares board activities is 5 hours a month, i.e. board meetings, work, strategic planning and representation.

The Interfaith Coalition needs someone with social media knowledge and experience to help us share information strategically across various social media platforms.

We're seeking a savvy Wix website designer to be our "go-to" person for the occasional website update or "bug fix". This would be a few times a year or as a critical need arises. Have a look at our MMR website and get in touch.

Misunderstood Mutts Rescue (MMR) is a registered 501(c)3, volunteer-operated organization serving the greater Yakima Valley and Puget Sound region. We are dedicated to saving abandoned, free, and throwaway dogs in areas where abuse, neglect, and cruelty are prevalent.

Nearly a million healthy animals in the United States are euthanized each year because of overpopulation, and spaying and neutering is the only real long-term solution to the problem. As a foster-based rescue, we can only take in a limited amount of dogs at one time. Our spay and neuter program is an essential step toward our ultimate goal: a world that's free of homeless, neglected, abused, and abandoned animals.

Our CLEVER program helps professionals re-enter their field they were employed in in their home country. We provide limited cash assistance for taking classes to get US credentials in their field. CLEVER volunteers can help refugees with vocabulary practice relevant to their career, as well as with exam prep. We currently have clients in IT, CNA, Dental Assistance and Professional Management classes who could use assistance. 

We are looking for volunteers to act as Family Law CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) in King County. A CASA advocate is a Court Appointed Special Advocate who receives training and volunteers their time to investigate and report on the best interests of a child. In tough custody cases, parents are often unable to focus on the needs of their children. Many of these children are so young they cannot speak for themselves. CASA volunteers give these children a voice in court by focusing on the needs of the child and striving to strengthen parenting skills and family relationships. 58% of the families we serve are BIPOC, and we encourage BIPOC to apply to volunteer.

Our Mission Statement: Family Law CASA advocates for children in high-conflict cases across King County so they have the best chance for a safe, more secure home life, advancing equity for low-income families and significantly reducing the risk of abuse and neglect.

Our Racial Equity Values Statement: At Family Law CASA, we recognize our existence is inextricably tied to racist, sexist, and classist systems that disproportionately impact marginalized groups of King County, especially BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and people in low-income communities. Through our critical work championing children’s voices in family court, we seek to continue to mitigate these real impacts by:

In addition, we have adopted the Washington Race and Equity Justice Initiative Acknowledgement and Commitments.

What does a Court Appointed Special Advocate do?

After 21 hours of training (provided by Family Law CASA) and an orientation meeting with an Advocate Supervisor, new advocates spend an average of 60 hours over 6-9 months conducting an investigation and writing report(s). Throughout the investigation, Court Appointed Special Advocates are supported by an Advocate Supervisor (paid professional) who guides them through each step of the process. Advocates are also represented by the Family Law CASA Attorney. While each case is unique, a Court Appointed Special Advocate generally completes the following tasks:

* Interviews parents, teachers, doctors, the child and others who might provide helpful information (Due to COVID-19 these interviews can be done virtually!)

* Reviews background checks, CPS reports, chemical dependency reports and medical or psychological reports

* Asks screening questions during interviews to assess for unreported domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse and/or mental health concerns

* Observes the child's interactions with parents and watches for developmental delays, educational delays, safety concerns or other unaddressed needs

* Writes a report that includes recommendations about what is best for the child in the case

Requirements:

Advocates come from all walks of life, careers, ages, backgrounds and demographics to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates. To volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, you must:

* Be 21 years of age or older

* Have access to a car and the ability to drive to/from appointments

* Own and be able to use a computer, including email

* Have good communication skills and strong writing ability

* Speak and write in English (court is conducted in English without reliable access to interpreters in our cases)

* Have reasonable time available to investigate the case & write reports by the court specified due dates

* Have no criminal record

* We have opportunities for advocates in all areas of King County.

For more information go to www.familylawcasa.org

There will be two in-person training dates required. There will be recorded materials for completion by the first training date sent out three weeks before training.

To apply, click "Respond" and complete an application here: https://familylawcasa.org/volunteer/

The SCCS Board of Directors is recruiting! We're actively seeking individuals with experience in finance and real estate.

Established in 2006, Sound Child Care Solutions (SCCS) is the first early learning shared services consortium in Seattle. We create high quality, culturally relevant education for all children through the collaboration of early learning centers. Through a consortium concept aimed at addressing challenges faced by independent centers, SCCS started with one classroom serving 17 children and now, we operate 11 programs with 10 center locations serving 450 children annually. A leader in the provision of early childhood education, SCCS humbly requests a general operating grant in support of optimizing central office functions and expanding access to affordable early learning while sustaining critical programs and services.

If you're passionate about high quality, anti-bias education, we want to hear from YOU! Please click "Respond" and contact Emily Adams at eadams@soundchild.org for more information.

Family Law CASA advocates for children in custody cases across King County, so they have the best chance for a safer, more secure home life, advancing equity for low-income families and significantly reducing the risk of abuse and neglect. We do this by training and guiding community volunteers to compile and report information to judges to ensure each child’s story is heard. For more information, please see familylawcasa.org.

®       A passion for increasing equity in our justice system and ensuring all children are safe, healthy and thriving.

®       An understanding of the systemic discrimination that exists in our systems and structures for BIPOC, low-income, LBGTQ+, disabled and other marginalized groups and a desire to create a more equitable society.

®       A willingness to be an ambassador for Family Law CASA with their own networks to increase our community of supporters

We are seeking new members especially from: healthcare; tech; mental health/social work; communities of color (especially Latinx, Black, Multi-Racial), S. King County and/or who have lived experience with the family court system 

Specific skillsets needed right now include:  HR, finance and leadership (other skillsets welcome).

No previous board experience is necessary, just an openness to learn about the board's governing and fiduciary responsibilities, ability to attend bi-monthly meetings in the Seattle area, and monthly committee meetings via zoom.

To represent the Family Law CASA Board of Directors and to act as a voting member of the Family Law CASA Board of Directors with full authority and responsibility to develop policies, procedures and regulations for the operation of the organization; to monitor the organization's financial health, programs and overall performance; and to give and fundraise the resources to meet the needs of those the organization serves.

®       Establish policy; adopt key operating policies and procedures; approve contracts as appropriate.

®       Manage and evaluate the Executive Director.

®       Support fundraising for the organization, and act as an ambassador to their networks and the community.

®       Monitor finances.

®       Create and update strategic planning for the organization.

®       Select and support the organization's Board of Directors.

INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBER DUTIES:(approx. 4 hours/month)

®       Attend at least 80% of bi-monthly Board Meetings in person or on video conference.

®       Join and attend one Board Committee; attend by video conference to at least 75% of Committee Meetings.

®       Review meeting materials and communications from staff and board officers; respond in a timely way to action requests.

®       Make an annual, individual contribution that is personally significant (multi-year pledge is encouraged).

®       Identify, recruit Board or Board Committee prospects or members in conjunction with the Executive Director and Board Recruitment and Development Committee.

®       Attend the Annual Board Retreat (in person) and Fundraising Events to include the Annual Event (3/25/25) and occasional house parties.

®       Attend DEIB trainings (foundational training in first year, periodic after that).

®       Attend at least one program activity (Volunteer training, hearing/trial, Lunch & Learn, staff meeting).

®       Host a Table for 10 at the 2025 Together for Tomorrow Luncheon (March 25, 2025).

®       Commit to at least one Event activity and one Cultivation Activity per year.

We are also seeking members for our committees: finance, development, governance, advocacy and DEIB, so if the full board commitment doesn’t fit with your schedule, please consider a board committee!

For more information, please click "Respond" and contact Deidre McCormack Martin, Executive Director by email at dmccormack@familylawcasa.org or by phone at 206-748-9700.

Please consider joining the board of directors at The Children's School (TCS), a non-profit preschool that has been serving Seattle's children and families since 1965! As a not-for-profit organization, TCS relies on volunteer board members to help guide & support our little school. 

We meet once per month, often virtually, in addition to various other committee meetings and special projects. Choose areas you are interested in, gain more experience in the non-profit world and make a difference! 

 Folks with backgrounds in tech, law, marketing, fundraising, or non-profit management are especially needed, but we’re ultimately looking for people who want to be of service to our community and have enthusiasm for supporting children and families!

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

Responds to new volunteer applications and schedules orientations. Creates spreadsheets for volunteers to sign up for times at events. Maintains records of volunteer hours and organizes volunteer recognition.

This group supports with writing and editing grants, and occasionally other writing projects, when needed. Our team reaches out via email to this group to ask for help about 1-2 times per quarter, and we have video check-ins 3 times a year. This is a fully remote opportunity, but you're always welcome to join our in-person socials along with other volunteers!

See more information and fill out our volunteer interest form at https://www.wildwhatcom.org/volunteer

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

We're looking for a sponsorship coordinator to reach out to local businesses to share information about our organization and discuss potential sponsorships for our events. If you like developing new relationships and being involved in the community, this would be a great position!

We are looking for new opportunities for funding for our organization so we can continue to provide free and low cost events for the community. If you have experience writing grant proposals, or would like to learn more about them, please apply!

Do you love posting memes and upcoming events to share with your community? We have 4.6k followers on Facebook and 808 followers on Instagram. If there's another social media you love, we'd be happy to add on more!

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.

We are looking for someone to help with tickets and registration at events. We've used Eventbrite in the past, but are open to other options to make sure registration runs smoothly.

We are looking for someone to help expand our outreach at events. 

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.

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!

There are two (2) upcoming vacancies on this board. Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Mayor's Board Room at City Hall. *County residents welcome to apply.

The goal of the Arts Commission is to enhance opportunities for an enriched and diverse cultural experience for the entire community.

Interested applicants are asked to fill out an online application here on the City's website.

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

If you love writing and believe that a good story can change the world, we have an opportunity for you. Our organization has been empowering women in Kenya for over 20 years. We believe that when a woman is empowered, it creates a ripple effect and her family and her community are uplifted.

We need a master story-teller to tell the stories of the women we are helping in a way to that will showcase our impact and inspire others to support our mission. We know we make a difference in people's lives. Can you add your skills to our efforts and help us tell our story?

Do you have a heart for Africa and women’s empowerment? An active Board seeks new members to work towards breaking the cycle of poverty affecting women and girls in rural Kenya. Training, group support accountability, micro-enterprise development, access to clean water and clean solar energy make the Path From Poverty model both powerful and sustainable.

Bring the skills you have in strategic planning, fundraising, and/or networking and make a difference in the lives of women and girls.

We are seeking board members both local to Seattle and from around the country. Board members meet monthly by Zoom and support our two signature fundraisers per year.

We need someone that is familiar with all aspects of the highest use social media tools (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) and can assist us with a fund-raising campaign directed at social media. This should be someone that can create and manage regular posting on our behalf, and knows how (or is willing to learn) how to create and manage ad campaigns on social media. The funds we are trying to raise will be used to both enhance and support the schools in Kenya that are already using ARES, and also to expand our footprint to additional areas of the country. We have a large backlog of requests from schools that would like an ARES installation, but we're limited in terms of our ability to respond without additional funders. 

Tutor an Adult Learner in English - Change a Life! Interested in volunteering your time to support literacy and English language learning in Whatcom County? Become a 1 to 1 tutor for an adult English Language Learner who wants to improve their English.

The Whatcom Literacy Council offers free tutoring services to adult learners who would like to build skills to help them reach their goals as parents, in the workplace, and in the community.  Tutor training provided. No second language or teaching experience required. Please visit our website for more information about how to become a tutor. 

Where: https://www.whatcomliteracy.org

 1-1 tutoring in person or online

When:

At times that fit your schedule

Minimum Commitment:

2-3 hours per week 9+ months

Contact:

Brandi Adams- English Language Learner Coordinator

ell@whatcomliteracy.org

360.752.8680

The Whatcom Literacy Council is member of ProLiteracy America, and a United Way partner agency.  We provide free one-to-one tutoring and small classes. Our tutors can work with learners throughout Whatcom County at a public meeting place and at times that fit our learners' busy schedules. 

Kitsap Harvest’s Grow-A-Row project is intended to connect home gardeners’ excess garden harvest to Kitsap County’s vulnerable populations without access to nutritious food, prevent food waste from home producers and farmers markets, and build community capacity for food production and sharing. Kitsap County gardeners, connected by a network of donation stations, distribution volunteers, and our aggregation station, can deliver fresh seasonal locally grown produce to feed communities most at risk for food insecurity and malnutrition and build regional sustainability and resilience through grassroots community care.

The growth of the program will require coordination of many volunteers, destinations for donated produce, community gardens, farmers market donation stations, as well as building the framework and capacity to grow in the future. Establishing this network will require a number of skills and responsibilities to be shared across a committee of dedicated volunteers.

The Kitsap Harvest Grow-A-Row program will be facilitated by a working committee consisting of 6 volunteer members. The meeting frequency of the committee will likely vary over the course of the calendar year. Certain categories of responsibilities will have more to do in some seasons than others. The committee will need to be adaptable and collaborative.

These are initial conceptions of the needs of the committee and the different responsibilities that can be grouped by skill set into roles for individual members. In reality, committee members can flexibly collaborate and share skill sets, time and energy amongst themselves as a group according to the emergent needs and goals of the program. 

 Grow A Row, for yourself, for your neighbor, for your community.

The categories of responsibilities/intended roles of these committee members are as follows:

Committee Role 5: Committee Facilitator

This member will facilitate committee meetings and coordinate closely with all other members of the committee as well as the board of Kitsap Harvest. 

Responsibilities will include: 

Description

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

Serve Washington, the state commission for national and community service, is looking for talented people from all over the Washington to be commissioners!  

As a commissioner, you'll promote and encourage all forms of service and volunteerism in your local community.  You'll play a key role in identifying gaps in service opportunities in our state and work to remove barriers to service and volunteerism for people and communities who are underserved. You'll help influence where service resources are allocated and be a champion for recognizing accomplishments of volunteers everywhere in Washington!

Grow your leadership skills while being an ambassador for service!

Commissioners are meet for half a day in December, March, May and September and serve on committees as needed. 

People of all backgrounds and professions serve on our committee. Visit our website to see a list of open positions.

Learn more

Download our brochure to learn what commissioners do or view our commission page.

 Fill out the application on the Governor's Boards and Commissions website.

After applying, please send us a courtesy email: servewa@ofm.wa.gov

SCORE Bellingham works with emerging entrepreneurs, as they pursue their aspirations or seek to grow their business, through confidential, personal mentoring and guidance. SCORE helps small businesses in Whatcom & Skagit counties prosper by providing volunteers who share their business skills through one-on-one mentoring, and by providing free workshops on a wide variety of topics in the areas of starting-up, writing a business plan, managing finances, marketing your services, etc.

If you have a business background, particularly experience running a small business, and are interested in contributing to the health of local business community, we would love to have you join us.

Follow this link to learn more:

Volunteer with SCORE | SCORE

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.

Meeting with other volunteers and staff to brainstorm, plan, and implement community engagement and events for connecting the public to One Heart Wild. Familiarizing oneself with the journeys of our animals, as most have come from traumatic and abusive environments, and sharing their inspiring stories with the public. 

Can expect a 2 hour meeting once a month, and then event and activity hours as applicable. 

Engage in regular meetings with other volunteers and staff as we brainstorm, plan, and implement fundraising efforts for the rescued animals living at One Heart Wild.  

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.

We are looking for someone who can coordinate our volunteers. This would include contacting, scheduling, and managing our volunteers who come in to help sort our donation closets, help input in-kind donation entries, and help open and close facilities when volunteers are on premise for projects (when other staff cannot be there)

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

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

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.

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.

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art is seeking episodic Volunteers for possible remote or community outreach off-site or behind-the-scenes on-site curatorial, marketing or education department projects. No experience or art background necessary, adults and teens age 18+ -- we will train you. Good people skills required and fluent computer skills preferred. Episodic volunteers assist with select events or special projects (e.g. curatorial research or data entry, marketing flyer distribution, education department support, or strong, careful lifters for installation crew -- possibly other volunteer opportunities as they arise). Commitment/hours determined by department, per project/goal. You do not need to live on island, reasonable commute from the Kitsap Peninsula and Seattle Ferry. Please apply online: https://www.biartmuseum.org/volunteer-application/

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.

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

The Victim Impact Panel (VIP) was created to reduce DUI injuries and fatalities in Whatcom County. Speakers share personal stories about how a DUI impacted them, either personally or through the loss or injury of a loved one. The VIP has a history of providing a powerful voice about the consequences of impaired driving. It exposes honest realities of impaired driving and creates appreciation for the seriousness of driving while impaired. 

Speakers give presentations on Monday evenings every other month. Panels consist of 2 or 3 speakers who, in a non-accusatory manner, describe the emotional, social, financial, and/or other effects a DUI has had on their lives. We strive to include one speaker each panel that is a victim survivor of an impaired driving collision. 

For more information about the panel, please visit our VIP webpage.

If you have been impacted by a DUI and are interested in speaking on the panel, please contact the panel coordinator at 360-778-6002 or Health_VIP@co.whatcom.wa.us

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!

Position Summary 

The Fundraising Committee supports creative and strategic fundraising activities under the guidance of development staff. This includes attending monthly meetings, contributing to the development and execution of fundraising events and campaigns, communicating fundraising priorities to the rest of the BoD and encouraging individual fundraising efforts. You will have the opportunity to gain greater insight into how to support the financial needs of executing quality programming.

Committee Meetings

Time commitment

We ask that Fundraising Committee Members commit to at least a one-year term and attend 8 out of 11 monthly meetings (no meeting in December). This will provide an overall picture of how our fundraising strategy is executed during any given year. 

Qualifications 

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications: 

Service on this committee is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and  accommodation costs in relation to committee’ duties.

To become a member of this committee, please click the respond button here!

Our Mission

tSB’s mission is to build community through the power of youth voice. tSB provides mentorship, outdoor adventure, environmental and social justice education, and public service opportunities for up to 50 high-school-aged BIPOC youth and young adults from historically marginalized communities (low-income, immigrant, refugee, LGBQTIA+, and unhoused) in Washington State. 

Youth Board Member Position Summary 

Seats Available: 3

As a youth-led organization, we need the participation of youth voices at all levels of our organization. Youth board members support the work of tSB and provide mission-based leadership and strategic guidance.  While day-to-day operations are led by tSB’s staff, the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Board Member responsibilities include: 

Board Meetings

▪ Regularly attend and actively participate in all board meetings, held monthly

▪ Review agenda and supporting materials prior to meetings 

▪ Attend the annual Board Member retreat, the annual gala and team-building activities

Committees

▪ Serve on at least one (1) committee and offer to take on special assignments to support strategic goals (ex. Finance, fundraising, risk management, etc.)

▪ Review agenda and supporting materials prior to meetings 

Organizational

▪ Stay informed with the tSB’s mission, services, policies, and programs 

▪ Stay informed on developments in the organization’s field 

Leadership 

Governance

▪ Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies 

Fundraising 

▪ Support the organization with an annual personal financial contribution and through informing others of the organization’s work 

Time commitment

tSB’s Board Members will serve a two-year term and are eligible for re-appointment for one additional term. 

Qualifications 

This is an extraordinary opportunity for youth leaders who are driven and passionate about community development and would like to gain professional experience. Selected Youth board members will have achieved leadership roles in their communities, clubs and/or schools 

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

Service on tSB’s Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and  accommodation costs in relation to Board Members’ duties.

Our Mission

tSB’s mission is to build community through the power of youth voice. tSB provides mentorship, outdoor adventure, environmental and social justice education, and public service opportunities for up to 50 high-school-aged BIPOC youth and young adults from historically marginalized communities (low-income, immigrant, refugee, LGBQTIA+, and unhoused) in Washington State. 

Board Member Position Summary 

Board members support the work of tSB and provide mission-based leadership and strategic guidance.  While day-to-day operations are led by tSB’s staff, the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Board Member responsibilities include: 

Board Meetings

▪ Regularly attend and actively participate in all board meetings, held monthly

▪ Review agenda and supporting materials prior to meetings 

▪ Attend the annual Board Member retreat, the annual gala and team-building activities

Committees

▪ Serve on at least one (1) committee and offer to take on special assignments to support strategic goals (ex. Finance, fundraising, risk management, etc.)

▪ Review agenda and supporting materials prior to meetings 

Organizational

▪ Stay informed with the tSB’s mission, services, policies, and programs 

▪ Stay informed on developments in the organization’s field 

Staff support

▪ Respect the role of staff and refrain from making special requests of staff 

Leadership 

Governance

▪ Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies 

Fundraising 

▪ Support the organization with an annual personal financial contribution and through informing others of the organization’s work 

Time commitment

tSB’s Board Members will serve a two-year term and are eligible for re-appointment for one additional term. 

Qualifications 

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about tSB’s mission and who has a track record of board leadership. Selected Board Members will have achieved leadership stature in business,  government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. Their accomplishments will encourage them to attract other  well-qualified, high-performing Board Members. 

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications: 

Service on tSB’s Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and  accommodation costs in relation to Board Members’ duties.

Kids Co.’s volunteer board is comprised of community members who possess an entrepreneurial spirit with expertise in marketing, finance, law, accounting, operations/logistics, human resources, business, and technology. Equally important to the talents they share with Kids Co., is their passion for our mission.

Serving on the Kids Co. Board of Directors is an impactful opportunity to lead and guide the important work of Kids Co. Our Board members play a critical role in supporting our mission by providing strategic and financial oversight, bringing in financial resources, and serving as ambassadors for Kids Co. in their professional and personal networks.

Bellingham Housing Authority – There are two (2) vacancies on the Board of Commissioners. Meets the
3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. The meetings are held in hybrid format, and commissioners may
attend in-person or remote via zoom. If interested in applying, please submit letter of interest to
Executive Services Manager, 208 Unity Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 or by email at hr@bwcha.org and
fill out a City Boards/Commissions application here: Board and Commission Vacancies (cob.org)

Are you passionate about mental health and giving back to your community? We have an amazing opportunity as we are looking to expand our Board of Directors! We are looking for dedicated individuals to serve on our Board of Directors at HERO House NW.

HERO House NW is the administrative and advocating body for three clubhouses in Washington State.

We formed because of the clear need to develop more clubhouses in the state. Using economies of scale, we have been able to set the stage for our vision of a Washington State where clubhouse communities not only survive but thrive.

HERO House NW’s Clubhouses are the “What now?” for individuals who have become lost in the mental health system, for people whose current treatment has become stagnant, and for those who have found great success in clinical treatment of their illness but are left isolated, unemployed, and hopeless.

Through our programs, we provide education, advocacy, pre-vocational skill building, socialization, employment placement, and support.

Our current board members work in a variety of fields, including marketing, finance, real estate, and law. We’d love to give you an opportunity to join our team and use your skills and experience to help HERO House NW and the community.

Board Member Responsibilities

The Marketing Volunteer will work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator and the Marketing Committee to create marketing materials and execute marketing strategies that increase awareness about the makerspace, attract new members and volunteers, and engage with the local community.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic volunteer board members to oversee and guide Cares of Washington path forward.

The people we are looking for are diverse candidates that have lived experience and personally relevant backgrounds, and/or a professional background in one or more of the following areas: Accounting, business development and fundraising are strongly encouraged to apply.

The responsibilities of a Cares board member are: 

The average time that a board member spends on Cares board activities is 5 hours a month, i.e. board meetings, sub committee work, strategic planning and representation.

Camp Fire is a fully inclusive organization that welcomes youth of all backgrounds and abilities and we are working hard to ensure our board represents the youth and communities that we serve. New board members are needed that have experience in marketing, fundraising, sales, architecture, construction, retail, restaurant/food service, IT and education.

Our Board is comprised of volunteers from a variety of backgrounds who are responsible for council policy, administration, strategic planning, financial stability and overall support of our programs.

BIPOC applicants and those of non-dominant cultures are encouraged to apply!

Many nonprofits lack the capacity, resources, and knowledge to raise the funds they need in order to sustain themselves financially and deliver their missions. You can help by contributing your fundraising expertise and boosting 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 a corps of skilled volunteers who share their time and talent. 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 a fund development consultant with 501 Commons, you can help build the capacity of nonprofits to effectively fundraise by:

As a Service Corp Member, you will:

While the requirements of each project vary, consultants typically work in pairs and serve approximately 10-12 hours per month each, over the course of 2-4 months.

For more information about how you can utilize your professional expertise to benefit the nonprofit community, visit 501commons.org and click on Engage.

Are you a professional coach who is looking for ways to engage in the community?

We are in high demand for volunteers with coaching certifications and passion for making a difference in the nonprofit community by providing leadership, executive, business, or performance coaching to the senior level leaders including Executives, Directors, Board members, and teams. Coaches who have had work experience in nonprofits are encouraged to apply, as many nonprofit leaders appreciate the guidance of coaches who have been in their shoes.

501 Commons provides high-quality, affordable consulting, coaching, and training services to nonprofits, schools, and public agencies thanks to a corps of skilled volunteers who put their expertise to good use. As a coach with 501 Commons, you can help support nonprofits on projects such as:

Our typical coaching engagement is 15 hours over 6 months where some sessions happen in person and others over the phone or video conferencing.

As a service corps member, you will:

Additionally, if you are in the process of obtaining your coaching certificate, you are welcome to apply. The hours you spend with our clients will count towards your certification.

For more information, please reply to this posting.

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 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.

As a service corps member, you will:

For more information and to apply, please visit Engage section of our website https://www.501commons.org/engage or reply to this posting.

Are you looking to contribute your skills to nonprofits in your community? Do you have a broad understanding of nonprofit administration and/or expertise in small business development? If so, look no further than becoming a Pathways consultant with 501 Commons. As a Pathways Consultant, you will have the opportunity to make a fundamental difference in an organization’s ability to more effectively deliver their mission!

Are you looking to contribute your skills to nonprofits in your community? Do you have a broad understanding of nonprofit administration and/or expertise in small business development? If so, look no further than becoming a Pathways consultant with 501 Commons. As a Pathways Consultant, you will have the opportunity to make a fundamental difference in an organization’s ability to more effectively deliver their mission!

Pathways is a short consultative process that provides a framework for what it means to be a healthy nonprofit, tips on how an organization can "easily" move themselves up the ladder, and personalized assistance working through their more challenging issues. It is meant to help organizations take stock of where they are at and daylight a way forward.

Grounded in the Five Elements of a Healthy Nonprofit Assessment, Pathways helps organizations reflect on their own ability to:

Pathways consultants work in teams of two to:

The entire Pathways process includes a series of four meetings held over the course of 2-3 months and approximately 25 hours of service per consultant.

Apply to volunteer with 501 Commons and prepare to make a difference in your own community. For more information about Pathways or volunteering with 501 Commons, reply to this posting.

Many nonprofits lack the capacity, resources, and knowledge to raise the funds they need in order to sustain themselves financially and deliver their missions. You can help by contributing your fundraising expertise and boosting 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 a corps of skilled volunteers who share their time and talent. 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 a fund development consultant with 501 Commons, you can help build the capacity of nonprofits to effectively fundraise by:

As a Service Corp Member, you will:

While the requirements of each project vary, consultants typically work in pairs and serve approximately 10-12 hours per month each, over the course of 2-4 months.

For more information about how you can utilize your professional expertise to benefit the nonprofit community, visit 501commons.org and click on Engage.

Nonprofit organizations need your help more now than ever!! Many lack the capacity and resources they need to support their missions and the numerous people they serve. Your professional expertise and passion for contributing to the community will play an essential role in helping these organizations realize their full potential.                                                                                 

Who are we? 501 Commons provides high-quality, affordable consulting, coaching, and training services to nonprofits, schools, and public agencies thanks to volunteer consultants who generously give of 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.                                                                                                                                            

How does it work? Members of 501 Commons’ Service Corps support nonprofits by acting as:

While the requirements of each project vary, on average consultants can expect to serve 6-12 hours per month throughout the course of  4-6 months, and work on projects in pairs. All volunteers are covered by 501 Commons' Professional Liability coverage.                                                                                                                                 

What’s in it for you? As a service corps member, you will:

How do you start? For more information about this opportunity and how to join the service corps, please visit the "engage" section of our website www.501commons.org or reply to this posting. 

Are you a professional coach who is looking for ways to engage in the community?

 We are in high demand for volunteers with coaching certifications and passion for making a difference in nonprofit community by providing leadership, executive, business, or performance coaching to the senior level leaders including Executives, Directors, Board members, and teams. Coaches who have had work experience in nonprofits are encouraged to apply, as many nonprofit leaders appreciate the guidance of coaches who have been in their shoes.

 501 Commons provides high quality, affordable consulting, coaching and training services to nonprofits, schools, and public agencies thanks to a corps of skilled volunteers who put their expertise to good use.  As a coach with 501 Commons you can help support nonprofits on projects such as:

 Our typical coaching engagement is 15 hours over 6 months where some sessions happen in person and others over phone or video conferencing.

 As a service corps member, you will:

 Additionally, if you are in the process of obtaining your coaching certificate you are welcome to apply. The hours you spend with our clients will count towards your certification.

All volunteers are covered under 501 Commons' Professional Liability coverage. For more information about this opportunity and how to apply, please click on the "respond" button on this page.

Human Resources services are essential to the success of nonprofits. However, many nonprofits lack the capacity, resources, and knowledge to provide these services to assist their staffs 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 a corps of skilled volunteers who put their expertise to good use. As an HR consultant with 501 Commons you can help support nonprofits on projects such as:

• Developing effective selection and recruitment process
• Assisting a nonprofit in recruiting staff members
• Conduct compensation study and advise the organization on equitable and responsible remuneration for staff
• Reviewing and updating employee handbook for compliance with federal and state law while being aligned to an organization’s mission, vision and culture.
• Creating a thoughtful performance management system

The 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 support. Volunteers are in an on-call “pool” of professionals whom we contact when a specific project calls for their skill set. You decide if the project and timing are of interest to you. If it’s not the right time, we place you back in the pool to await the next opportunity.

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

As a service corps member, you will:
• Access our resource library, and professional development workshops
• Learn new skills applicable to personal and professional situations
• Apply your background and expertise towards supporting the nonprofit community

For more information and to apply, please respond to this posting and visit Engage section of our website https://www.501commons.org/engage or reply to this posting.

Since 1993, Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối has helped many Vietnamese integrate into communities through our ESL, computer and citizenship programs, as well as information and referral services. The challenges of moving to a new city or experiencing a new culture are immense, at times even overwhelming. Helping Link is here to pay forward the help many of us received so that families remain intergenerational, connected and united. This source of support and knowledge in a safe environment allowed many of Helping Link’s clients to successfully achieve their goals to improve their English skills, become U.S. citizens and find opportunities to grow and thrive.

We seek caring community members and professionals in search of culturally enriching relationships, passionate about creating space for mutual exchange and engagement to join our Board of Directors.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Board members are a key element of our success in serving the community as a nonprofit. We are very grateful for the passionate members who provide leadership, vision, ambassadorship and strong philanthropic support to Helping Link.

Benefits of joining the Board:

Terms and Time Commitments

Members are elected to a 1-year term (renewable for two additional terms). Monthly time investment: 6-8 hours per month:

For more information about the volunteer application process, visit www.helpinglink.org/volunteer. If you have any questions, email boards@helpinglink.org.

Join Associated Recreation Council’s Board of Directors

About Associated Recreation Council (ARC)

Associated Recreation Council (ARC) has been the 501(c)(3) nonprofit partner of Seattle Parks and Recreation for over 45 years. Our mission is to inspire engagement and participation in equitable, dynamic, culturally relevant, and responsive recreation and lifelong learning programs. It's our vision to bring together all people to build a healthy community.

ARC strives to become an anti-racist organization that dismantles oppressive policies and processes and co-creates liberating systems that are equitable and culturally relevant.  We are working to create and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where our diverse, and dedicated caring staff, board, and advisory council members commit to the personal and professional journey of becoming anti-racist.

ARC Board Responsibilities and Expectations:

QUALIFICATIONS

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about ARC’s mission and commitment. Ideal candidates are driven to serve on a board that promotes the following values:

TO APPLY:

Please click the Respond button below and provide a brief introduction, including a statement about your interest in Associated Recreation Council and joining the ARC Board of Directors. 

To learn more about the Associated Recreation Council, visit our website. A list of our current Board members can be found here.

KidVantage is a basic needs bank that has been providing goods to families with children 0-12 in the central Puget Sound region for over 32 years.  

We are currently seeking new Board members from the west Puget Sound area to represent the communities we serve in Kitsap and Mason counties.  

The KidVantage Board is made up of civic minded folks from all walks of life who care about kids and families in our community.  They are passionate about ensuring kids have their basic needs met and find joy in working together to make a difference.

The Board of KidVantage is a governance board that meets on a monthly basis and has an active committee structure.  Board members serve as organization ambassadors, provide fiscal oversight and community boosters.  This includes helping us make connections with local funders and participating in fundraising events.

Board meeting can be attended in person or virtually through Zoom (as can committee meetings).  

Nourishing Networks supports grassroots hunger relief projects with fiscal sponsorship and networking to help them be successful right out of the gate. A big part of that will be having a great web site that helps connect people in need to food resources, people with food resources to those who need them, and coordinate it all to avoid duplication while identifying and filling gaps.

We're looking for an experienced Web designer and developer to lead the effort to take our web site to the next level. It's an opportunity to use your professional skills remotely from home in your spare time to make a big difference in helping hungry families.

It would be great if you had experience in architecting and designing responsive easy-to-use web sites with striking visuals and modern web technologies, including integration with fundraising tools and social media. Being able to express design ideas to the all-volunteer NNC Leadership Team is important to get buy-in to move ahead with development and deployment. We're also looking for skills in search engine optimization to help people find the site. We'd be happy to chat about the kind of things we have in mind. Even if your skills cover only part of the effort, your contributions would be welcome and appreciated!

Boilerplate stuff: Nourishing Networks Consortium (NNC) is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit in Washington State and has been in operation since 2012. Our purpose is to build resilient networks to mobilize, connect, strengthen, and support communities to increase their capacity to tackle local challenges. We develop, support, and connect individuals, formal, and informal networks within communities. These local volunteers, state and federal agencies, NGOs, corporations, and faith communities forge cross-sector, purpose-driven efforts that leverage local resources to create sustainable solutions to make sure everyone is well nourished.

Thanks for considering volunteering with Nourishing Networks!

Welcome ACRS clients, staff, and the general public. Perform cashier duties, keep ordered accounts of daily cash and other transactions. Help clients fill out forms, keep track of participants on the check-in sheet, and answer questions regarding Club Bamboo. Practice attention to detail, develop interpersonal skills in a diverse setting, and serve people with dignity while creating community. Some data-entry, monitoring online classes and clerical support.

Asking for a 3 month commitment, 1-4 shifts weekly

Strong communication/organization skills and patience. Asian language skills a plus particularly Vietnamese. Prefer experience and comfort in hosting Zoom classes remotely.

https://www.notion.so/Club-Bamboo-Clerical-Assistant-c3b45e51e5ff411bbd7e53a9e4882af4

http://www.bit.ly/ACRSINTERESTFORM

Click the Respond button below to register!

Cancer Lifeline’s mission is to optimize the quality of life for people living with cancer. We define those people as survivors, friends, family, caregivers and co-workers. Cancer Lifeline’s Board is responsible for fulfillment of the organization’s mission and the legal accountability for its operation. The Board (i) establishes and implements a clear organizational mission,(ii) oversees Cancer Lifeline’s financial decisions and development, (iii) develops, oversees, supports, and evaluates a strategic plan for Cancer Lifeline, (iv) hires, oversees and supports an Executive Director, (v) represents the community to the organization and the organization to the community and (vi) institutes policies and procedures for the Board’s operation under Washington State law.

Time Commitment:
• Attend and participate in Board meetings. Typically, Board meetings are held at the Dorothy S. O’Brien Center, 6522 Fremont Avenue North in Seattle.
• Serve on a Board committee. Standing committees include Executive, Finance & Investment, Marketing and Nominations. The Board also establishes ad hoc committees and task forces (in particular for the annual spring fundraising event) as needed.
• Fundraising. Board Directors actively participate in fund development, working with the organization’s Executive Director to participate in fundraising events or activities.
• Attend at least two Cancer Lifeline events per year (e.g. spring fundraising event, volunteer appreciation event, art show openings, fall fundraising event, etc.)

Financial Commitment:
Each Board Director is expected to make a personal annual contribution. Our expectation is 100% participation with each Board Director giving at a level that is significant to him/her.
• Annual Spring Fundraiser. Each year, Cancer Lifeline holds a benefit that raises significant funds to support Cancer Lifeline’s programs. Board Directors are expected to participate in this event and to invite their networks to support their fundraising efforts.

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

Summary: The Event Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment, scheduling, management, and recognition of volunteers in partnership with the Conference Co-Chair for the WE Ignite Conference and WE Ignite CEO. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Time Commitment (approximate)

Benefits

By volunteering your time for WE Ignite you will develop skills around organizing an event and gain valuable work experience, you can list on your resume. It gives you free access to the conference and an opportunity to network, which can unlock new opportunities. You will be supporting positive change within your community and will have the opportunity to create new friendships with similarly passionate individuals.

The Event Assistant provides administrative support to the Event Coordinator. They assist in coordinating the WE Ignite Conference by completing tasks and projects related to volunteer recruitment, meeting support, data entry and other tasks as needed. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Time Commitment (approximate)

Benefits

By volunteering your time for WE Ignite you will develop skills around organizing an event and gain valuable work experience, you can list on your resume. It gives you free access to the conference and an opportunity to network, which can unlock new opportunities. You will support positive change within your community and will have the opportunity to create new friendships with similarly passionate individuals.

Connecting • Inspiring •  Empowering

WE Ignite

WE Ignite is an educational non-profit with the mission to ignite the inner spirit of women to connect, inspire and empower each other.

Our vision is to provide opportunities, through educational events such as retreats, workshops, and our annual conference, for women from varied backgrounds to connect and support each other through both online platforms and in-person events.

WE Ignite’s goal is to provide an educational forum for women to connect, to learn from and to empower each other. Through these events, we will expand our reach, expand our minds, and expand our hearts.

The conference provides attendees with time for reflection and impactful conversations around gender, sexuality, and race. WE Ignite 2021 was our first virtual zoom conference.

WE Ignite is committed to facilitating diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments where everyone can learn and grow. The conference sessions contain an anti-oppressive and anti-racist lens with an intersectionality and positionality focus to center the most marginalized. 

By submitting your application, you join us in the furthering of our commitment towards liberation and antiracism.

Do you care about gender, racial, and economic justice? Do you want to get more involved in collaborative efforts to end sexual and domestic violence? Are you interested in developing your leadership skills, learning more about non-profit governance, and being a part of a fun, diverse, and engaged group of professionals and community members? The Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence is recruiting enthusiastic, dynamic candidates for terms beginning in January 2023. What is most important is a passionate commitment to the mission and values of the Coalition, and an interest in promoting and supporting the organization’s effectiveness and sustainability.

 All are welcome to apply. For 2023, we are especially looking for some people with expertise in program management, personnel/HR, fund-raising, and computers/technology, people with connections in East and South King County, and people with strong connections in/experience working with survivors from BIPOC communities in King County. Organizational change and alliance-building centered on the intersections of anti-violence & anti-racism work are key priorities for our work. And of course, in this uncertain and quickly-changing environment, creativity and adaptability are key!

 We value a diverse Board, and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, especially Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans, and people with lived experience with gender-based violence and/or navigating human services systems. 

 MISSION: The Coalition’s mission is to end gender-based violence and promote equitable relationships through collective action for social change.

Responsibilities: Together with other members of the board, each Board member is responsible for governance and oversight of the financial viability, operations, and activities of the Coalition. Most importantly, Board members serve as ambassadors of the Coalition, promoting the mission of the organization in the community, and representing the perspectives of the membership and the community in guiding the Coalition.

Board members are active in the following areas:

Length of Term: Terms are two-years in duration; members may run for additional terms up to a maximum of three consecutive terms before being required to step off the Board for at least one year.

Meeting Participation: Board members are expected to attend regularly scheduled Board business meetings. While occasional conflicts may be unavoidable, inconsistent participation can negatively impact the organization and the individual Board member. Board meetings are currently scheduled for the third Wednesday of most months, 5:30 – 7:00 PM, currently via Zoom. We anticipate that most regular meetings will remain virtual for the foreseeable future; however, some in-person activities in the Seattle/King County region may occur.

EXPECTATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS:

If interested, please contact Merril Cousin, Executive Director, merril@endgv.org or 206.568.5454, or Jamie Whalen, Board Co-Chair, jdwhalen@gmail.com . We will get back to you with more information and next steps.

Architects Without Borders Seattle (AWBS) is seeking talented and passionate leaders to serve a two-year term on our Board of Directors from January 2023 through December 2024. 

Diversity is crucial to the success of our mission to collaborate with underserved communities to deliver ecologically sensitive, culturally appropriate, life-changing design solutions in Seattle and around the world. We seek members who have ties or lived experience with underserved communities locally and/or internationally. Skills helpful to AWBS at this time include fundraising, marketing, and international development.  We are also seeking those who have a current Washington State architect license.

About AWBS

Founded in 2005 by a group of Seattle architects and designers in response to a devastating tsunami, Architects Without Borders Seattle is committed to providing pro bono services to build strong communities. AWBS is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Volunteers are fundamental to our work as all our project work is completely volunteer led and assisted. AWBS’s one paid staff member is our Executive Director, who reports to the Board of Directors.

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AWBS Mission and Values

AWBS volunteers collaborate with underserved communities to deliver ecologically sensitive, culturally appropriate, life-changing design. 

Core Values:

Appropriate design solutions are vital to communities and the environment

Collaborative long-term relationships with communities are essential to providing effective design assistance

Exchange of knowledge and skills can empower both communities and designers

Interdisciplinary teams create innovative and insightful projects

Volunteer passion, energy, and efforts make our work possible
 

AWBS Board members advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with leadership and general promotion of Architects Without Borders Seattle. Although board members are not directly responsible for project work, they assist the Project Committee with project leadership. Board members serve as ambassadors and guide the sustainability of the organization.

Board members serve as advisors by:

providing mission-focused guidance during potential project vetting, and to project teams, as needed

mentoring new board members

serving on one board committee to focus on specific parts of AWB’s mission and needs 

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Board members serve as ambassadors by:

reflecting the Mission and Core Values of the organization

strengthening relationships between AWBS and the local community

advancing AWBS’s mission and services 

supporting activities to develop funding for the organization

understanding and adhering to the policies and procedures of AWBS

developing organizational policy, and creating, reviewing, and evaluating organizational plans

engaging in strategic planning to establish long and short-term goals and priorities

overseeing personnel and staff accountability and development 

recognizing and avoiding conflicts of interest 

ensuring the organization’s fiscal stability by:

becoming familiar with AWBS’s finances, budget, and financial/resource needs

connecting AWBS with sponsors, donors, and other funding opportunities

supporting AWBS financially with a personally meaningful gift through a monthly recurring donation, and/or donations at fundraising events, and/or donations at other times during the year 

AWBS Board members should commit in the range of 12-25 hours per month to AWBS, distributed between the monthly board meeting, events, and work related to the organization, as well as committee meetings. Each board member will participate and serve on at least one board committee, which aligns with their areas of expertise and interest. The board will engage in an annual retreat of approximately 6-8 hours, usually held on a weekend day in February. 

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, as of March 2020, the board has been meeting virtually via Zoom instead of the in-person meetings itemized below. In-person meetings will resume in the future when it is safe to do so.

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The board of directors meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in downtown Seattle at our office at 1101 2nd Ave. 

Committee meetings generally take place once per month for 90 minutes in person or by zoom. Members are expected to attend at least three Projects Committee meetings each year (a monthly gathering of volunteer teams doing the inspiring work of the organization)

Board members are expected to attend and participate in organization-wide events (e.g. the annual fundraiser, annual volunteer appreciation, etc.)

One board term is two years long, with the option to continue serving on the board after the first term

A current resume with contact information to help us get to know you (a thorough LinkedIn or similar profile is also acceptable – we’re interested in content, not polish)

A Statement of Interest replying specifically to board member responsibilities. Please consider the following questions as you compose your Statement of Interest:

What prompted your interest in joining the AWBS Board?

What do you know about AWBS, and what would you like to learn about us?

What challenges, issues, or needs would you like to address as an AWBS Board member?   

What areas of expertise, special skills, training, or personal qualities do you feel would be most important to your work on the AWBS Board? 

What will be the biggest challenges in sharing your personal time, energy, and financial resources with AWBS?  

Are there any thoughts, questions, or concerns that may have come up while thinking about these questions that you would like to share with us?

Interviews will be conducted in December with offers to join the board extended by mid-January.

Atlas Assistance Dogs(R) (Atlas) is looking for a few key people to expand our board.

We are in our 7th year and to date have been an active volunteering as well as leadership board and are in transition. We have developed phenomenal programs and had great successes as a team, and recognize it is time to bring on some board members to help us think through the next steps and build an even stronger organization that will sustain long term. This is an exciting time to get involved and have a huge impact.

This is a great opportunity for you to expand your leadership skills, contribute to a culture of philanthropy, and work with a great team on core strategic initiatives that will have real impact that contribute directly to our mission. We are a cross-functional team who learns from each other and love to mentor each other. Have decades of board experience? Please come share them. Newer to board experience? Gain skills that will help you develop project, strategy and team management skills that will help you in your personal and professional goals.

We are looking for both seasoned as well as developing leaders who

As part of this some of the specific skills we are looking for expertise and leadership in are:

Expected time commitment is an average of 2-5 hours a week encompassing monthly board meetings, committee meetings, outreach efforts and any individual or committee related work that benefits the organization and our future.

The majority of our board activities are virtual; you can be in any location in the US.

Passion and interest about the service dog and/or disability community is strongly appreciated. We welcome and encourage anyone with a disability and anyone from any background to join our team! 

This role is crucial to our ongoing sustainability. Please let us know if you  and are interested.

Atlas Assistance Dogs is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit working to ensure access to assistance dogs for anyone who would benefit from them by bringing qualify training and certification to the individual wishing to be part of training their own dog.

Are you looking to support local farmers and food distribution agencies within the greater Seattle area?
Farms for Life is looking for 2 new Members at Large (MAL) to support their ongoing work in supporting a vibrant local food system.

MAL play an important role, providing feedback and support while adapting to the current needs of the organizations and Board of Directors.

MAL are expected to contribute 3-6 hours of volunteer time a month, depending on current needs and availability. As well as attend monthly Board of Director meetings (zoom)

This is a great opportunity to join a community working to address food insecurity and expand culturally relevant food options to those in need.

The mission of Horn of Africa Services (HOAS) is to offer multi-lingual and multicultural assistance to East African immigrants and refugees in support of immediate and long-term adjustment needs.  

Due to COVID-19, HOAS is in need of the following items for the communities they support:

Diapers

Wipes

Formula 

Activity packs (crayons, coloring books, playdough)

If you are able to support these needs please respond to this opportunity!

Children’s Alliance ensures that laws, policies and programs work for kids, and we hold our leaders accountable until they secure the resources required to make all children safe and healthy. The Children’s Alliance Board of Directors is responsible for providing oversight and strategic guidance to the organization. Our all-volunteer board includes dedicated community leaders, parents, nonprofit executives, and members of the business community who share a deep and passionate commitment to racial equity and making policy work for kids.

Board members are expected to: 

We require a board that: 

BOARD TERMS
Each board term is two (2) years. Board members can to serve up to five (5) consecutive terms. Incoming board members are approved on a rolling basis.

BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
The full board meets six (6) times per year during odd-numbered months. Each meeting is three (3) hours. Supplemental meetings may be scheduled on the even months if needed. At this time, all meetings are conducted on Zoom.

Learn more at this link.

We are a collection of individuals from northwest Washington and Vancouver, Canada. We are all volunteers, so we do not take any salaries, but we do have paid staff in Kenya. We have several major partners in Kenya that include some of the major game conservancies, and a nationwide group that provides digital education and support across the region.

AfreTech is a non-profit in the US/Canada, and a registered NGO in Kenya under the name of 'ARES'. Our focus in delivering high quality digital education solutions in parts of rural East Africa that lack quality schools, have limited/no power, and limited/no internet. The ARES education system is an offline system that provides a massive amount of high-quality content along with notebooks, projectors, networking, etc. It also includes a significant amount of training and local support. We have over 75 systems installed now across East Africa now and are growing rapidly. We have recently been certified by the Kenyan Government for use in public school systems. We are planning a major expansion in 2023 and are focused on fund-raising to support that effort. You can learn more at: https://afretech.org, and https:// AresEducation.org.

We are planning a major expansion of our projects in east Africa in 2023 and need to secure significant funding in order to accomplish that. We need a volunteer that can assist (or lead) us in the research and planning for this effort. The position will mostly be focused on researching quality funding opportunities and preparing documents to submit for application. The existing leadership team will handle presentations, etc. as needed. (However, if the volunteer is interested in participating in that they are welcome.) The work hours are completely flexible. The key to success is a passion for helping students in remote rural villages gain access to a quality education opportunity, and a comfort level with research, writing, and strong communication skills. Previous experience with fund raising is very helpful, but not a pre-requisite.   

Join the WE Ignite Conference Committee; we are looking for volunteers to support with planning the WE Ignite Conference in the following positions:

By volunteering your time for WE Ignite you will develop skills around organizing an event and gain valuable experience. It gives you free access to the conference and an opportunity to network, which can unlock new opportunities. You will supporting positive change within your community and will have the opportunity to create new friendships with similarly passionate individuals.

For more information on the positions please apply or email eventchair@weignitewa.org.

About WE Ignite & our annual conference

WE Ignite is an educational non-profit with the mission to ignite the inner spirit of women to connect, inspire and empower each other.

Our vision is to provide opportunities, through educational events such as retreats, workshops, and our annual conference, for women from varied backgrounds to connect and support each other through both online platforms and in-person events.

The WE Ignite annual conference provides attendees with time for reflection and impactful conversations around gender, sexuality, and race.

WE Ignite is committed to facilitating diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments where everyone can learn and grow. The conference sessions contain an anti-oppressive and anti-racist lens with an intersectionality and positionality focus to center the most marginalized.

By volunteering with us, you join us in the furthering of our commitment towards liberation and antiracism.

Qualifications