Opportunities From: Serve Washington

Come help us keep our shop operating! The Bikery is open Saturday and Sundays from 12pm - 6PM. Shop Helpers keep the ship running smoothly. You can sign up to volunteer for 3 hour shifts: 12PM - 3pm or 3pm - 6pm.

Shop helpers do not need bike mechanical knowledge but are eager and willing to learn! This is great position for those that would really like to gain the knowledge but aren't quite there yet (you will have plenty of opportunities to learn!). Shop Helpers will help the shop host by attending to other customers when the host is busy.

All positions come with shop discounts and the invaluable experience of being involved with one of Seattle's most unique nonprofits, a DIY all volunteer run community bike shop!

Due to COVID-19 our shop requires masks worn inside at all times and a maximum of 5 people in the shop at one time

Come help us keep our shop operating! The Bikery is open Saturday and Sundays from 12pm - 6PM. Shop Hosts are our sacred keyholders. You can sign up to volunteer for 3 hour shifts: 12PM - 3pm or 3pm - 6pm.

Shop hosts must be knowledgeable on bike mechanical skills and able to help customers with their bike related questions and assist on bike maintenance.

All positions come with shop discounts and the invaluable experience of being involved with one of Seattle's most unique nonprofits, a DIY community all volunteer led bike shop!

Due to COVID-19 our shop requires masks worn inside at all times and a maximum of 5 people in the shop at one time

Ski to Sea is Bellingham and Whatcom County’s largest event, made up of seven legs from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay. After a two-year hiatus, we are beyond excited to host this year's race on May 29th, 2022!

We are seeking volunteers for a number of positions at different locations around Whatcom County. The seven legs of the relay are: Cross Country Skiing, Downhill Ski/Snowboard, Running, Road Bike, Canoe, Cyclocross, and Sea Kayak. We also need volunteers to help with equipment transfer, packet pick-up, course clearing and the finish line.

You will get a FREE T-Shirt and FREE Lunch! You will also be invited to the Volunteer Appreciation BBQ (tentative and depending on current COVID situation) held the weekend leading up to the race.

Volunteering for Ski to Sea is a fun opportunity to do with a group of friends, your entire family, sports team, work or church group to meet others in the community and to be a part of a long-standing Bellingham tradition. Thousands of racers participate in Ski to Sea every year and we couldn’t make it happen without your help! Thanks to our volunteers and generous sponsors, a portion of proceeds of profits from Ski to Sea are donated to a myriad of local charitable organizations. 

For more information and to sign up to volunteer, click this link to our website: https://skitosea.com/volunteer

*Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator Jessa Loudon at volunteerskitosea.com with any questions or if you have a large group who would like to volunteer. 

Announcing CoCA’s Web Design & Retail Development Internship

The new Web Design & Retail Development Internship opportunity is now available at CoCA, Center on Contemporary Art. Immerse yourself in the art community as you gain valuable skills. Hands-on, project-based experience & mentoring. 10 hrs weekly /6 months, onsite & remote work components, flexible scheduling. Experience with Squarespace (or similar platforms) & CSS design please. Online retail experience is a plus.

Work closely with CoCA’s Deputy Director

Assist the growth of CoCA Museum Store to include CoCA Artist Members’ artwork & more

Gain valuable experience with web design 

Our ideal Intern is organized, reliable, & experienced in some aspects of web design & online retail development 

We seek Interns who are accountable, inclusive, passionate about the art world, & invested in learning great communication.

CoCA is an art nonprofit which has proudly served the region for over 40 years. Our Web Design & Retail Development Intern will learn the art of online Museum store development, working alongside our staff in a supportive, dynamic, & diverse environment. CoCA Interns meet our Board & staff, local artists, curators, & art lovers. 

Although this is an uncompensated role, school credit & numerous other benefits plus CoCA Membership & letters of recommendation are available. Check us out at www.cocaseattle.org. We support equity & diversity at CoCA. Join our inclusive community of art lovers dedicated to serving the community. 

CoCA Internships: Building Community Through Mentorship & Meaningful Work

ROOTS is a young adult emergency shelter that provides up to 45 guests per night, between the ages of 18-25, with a safe place to sleep, warm meals and other essential services. Volunteers are needed to help facilitate shelter tasks but most importantly provide social support and build meaningful relationships with the folks who stay with us.You must be at least 18 years of age to volunteer with us.

The King County Health Department made a visit to our shelter and completed a health assessment of which we scored an impressively high score for social distancing maintenance, cleaning, and sanitation. This is all thanks to our amazing volunteers who worked to ensure the safety of all guests and members of our ROOTS community! However, in order to continue this level of sanitation and safety for our guests, volunteers, and staff, we are in need of additional volunteers at this moment.

Shelter Prep Shift (7pm-8:30pm): Volunteers will come in before the shelter opens for the evening to disinfect all shelter beds and deep clean the shelter space. We work to limit the number of volunteers during the Sanitation shift to help maintain safe distancing practices.

To ensure the safety of all guests, volunteers, and staff, we require all volunteers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and to wear face masks throughout the duration of their shift. Volunteers are free to bring in their own face masks or other PPE, and we can provide gloves and disposable face masks on-site. The wellbeing of our volunteers is of the utmost importance, and we only ask you to commit to volunteering if you are safely able to do so. Upon arriving to each shift, your Volunteer Supervisor or other staff will ask you questions listed on the ROOTS COVID-19 screening guide and will take your temperature. Staff and guests are screened in the same way upon entering the space. We appreciate your understanding in this process.

If you are interested in signing up for this position, fill out an application on our website at http://www.rootsinfo.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-application/ for your own welcome packet and all the information you will need to volunteer with us.

We would like to move a compost station (see photo above) from one place to other. It's a short distance (less than 1 Kilometer) and on same the property.

We need someone (or a group of people) with a truck because it's heavy construction.

 I am flexible for the day and hour.

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

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

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

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

We are looking for professionals in career pathways and positions that are ideal for students on non-traditional routes (not the standard HS diploma route, age 16-29) to explore. Or if you know of or went through a program that led to a lucrative job and would like to share with students virtually one-on-one or through a networking/panel online workshop, please let us know! 

We are looking for volunteers to assist with a major fundraising initiative to raise resources to build organizational capacity and fund critical programs.

Duties can include any of the following:

* Research grant/funding/fellowship opportunities

* Write grant proposals/applications

* Prospect potential donors

Join our team in supporting the academic success of East African immigrant and refugee youth! We assist students in grades K-12th in improving their academic skills, and we support low-income immigrant and refugee families in helping their children succeed in school. Not only will you get the opportunity to mentor students, be a role model, and teach good study habits, you will also have the opportunity to work in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural nonprofit organization offering support and advocacy services to East African refugees and immigrants.

You will work with a team of tutors to instruct students one-on-one and in small groups. Your goals and responsibilities will be to:

Through collaborating with East African tutors and students, you would have the opportunity to experience and learn about East African cultures, refugee issues, and tutoring best practices. To make the most of this experience both for the students you will serve and for yourself, your commitment and enthusiasm will be essential.

Help lead trips for young people! learn the skills to take young people on hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, backpacking, and more. Passionate about the outdoor or want to learn more? willing to support young people's voice as they explore their public lands through outdoor recreation.  Join us! 

Help our nonprofit gain the resources it needs to make outdoor recreation accessible to all young people in King County. 

Help us capture the stores of our outdoor adventure to share with young people, schools, parents, and our donors. 

What subject did you ace in school? NW Education Access is recruiting volunteers to tutor students (16-29) in various locations in King County. 

We have opportunities in multiple locations (King, Pierce, Snohomish County). Our tutoring sessions are predominantly virtual. If a student requests it, tutors can meet with students at public places such as libraries or college campuses throughout King County (in person tutors must be vaccinated). Tutors will schedule sessions with students, and there is a tremendous amount of flexibility. 

There is a current need for tutors who can support writing and American Sign Language practice.

All volunteers are asked to fill out a volunteer application form, and participate in a virtual meeting with the Volunteer Services Manager. 

This opportunity would be great for someone who wants to volunteer but does not have the availability to do so every day. New volunteers will be added to our volunteer pool until there is a match or need. 

Change lives and feel great - join us in our warehouse for a volunteer session at the Hunger Solution Center! Sort and repack nutritious food to feed our neighbors who are experiencing food insecurity. It is easy, fun, and you can make a huge difference in just a few hours. Individuals, families, and groups are welcome!

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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the first and last impression of our region for the traveling public.  Our community of volunteers are invaluable ambassadors for both the airport and the Puget Sound region.  Located at key information desks throughout the airport, volunteers focus on elevating the travel experience for SEA’s travelers.  Whether providing directions to rideshares, looking up gate information on the FlySEA App, making dining suggestions, or providing tourist recommendations – SEA volunteers are invaluable members of the SEA Customer Service team and airport community.

If you love meeting new people, like seeing airplanes land and take off, have a favorite tourist destination you want to share with travelers, or just want to learn more about aviation and the inner workings of an airport – then joining the Volunteer team would be a great fit for you!  

Volunteer Program Details + Benefits

-Training and ongoing learning opportunities are provided.

-Airport volunteers are required to make a 6-month minimum commitment, and most volunteers commit to weekly shifts, though bi-weekly shifts are also available.

-Shift openings are 7-days a week from 7 am – 10 am, 10 am – 1 pm, and 1 pm – 4 pm.

-Volunteers must be 18+ and successfully complete the Credential Center airport badging process, which involves passing a background check in line with the Port of Seattle’s employment policy, Volunteers are required to provide proof of their full COVID-19 vaccination status. This is a condition of employment for all positions at the Port of Seattle. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. 

-Discounts at SEA stores and restaurants.

-Airport parking is provided during a volunteer’s shift.

-3-weeks of vacation Airport parking is available annually after completing the minimum 6-month commitment

-As travel demand continues to rise, the SEA Volunteer program aims to bring new volunteers in 2022. You can apply online or email airportvolunteerinfo@portseattle.org for a paper application.

More details and application available here: https://www.portseattle.org/page/airport-volunteers 

TO APPLY: Submit a letter of interest, resume and weekday availability at sfeg@skagitfisheries.org

The Environmental Education Intern will assist with classroom and field instruction for K-12 programs throughout Skagit County. Content will focus on salmon ecology and freshwater habitat restoration.

Qualifications include:

-General knowledge of and interest in stream ecology, salmon biology, and salmon habitat.

Comfortable working with children.

-Comfortable working outdoors in adverse weather.

-Organized, collaborative, and reliable.

-A reliable vehicle and clean driving record.

-Able to pass a background check..

Internships are available January – June and coincide with a quarterly academic calendar. This is a volunteer position, however, mileage will be reimbursed at the state approved rate. The education intern may be invited to assist with other activities such as weekend work parties for additional experience/hours. A small monthly stipend is available pending successful completion of contract. Remote work is not available for this position.

Interns must provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination to be eligible for this internship.

We are connected to 1000s of talented and heartful Puget Sound volunteers looking to put their hands to good works. We have engineers and builders, artists and performers, generalists and specialists (including tech geeks and ecologists) galore - including many trained in emergency responses.

If you are in Kitsap and surrounding and have a family need, a group project, a community project, emergency need, etc. that would benefit from a group of volunteers engaging in direct and immediate action, please reach out.

We are looking for individuals who are interested and able to assist us with building repairs and maintenance at our Clubs.

Currently we are needing assistance repairing foosball tables and a bumper pool table at the Mount Vernon and Sedro Woolley Clubs.

Northwest Hospitality (NWH) curates a list of resources available to unhoused neighbors and others with unstable housing. This list is shared publicly on our website and also used to print hardcopies of local resource lists for distribution with hygiene kits in projects with groups throughout Washington state. As we grow the list we can better serve our neighbors here in Kitsap and around Washington.

Resource Curators will have access to NWH's online database of resources which populates both the online tool and is used to generate the local print versions by county.

Resouce Curators will check existing entries for errors/updates, fill in gaps in the resource categories for all of the counties throughout Washington State, and search for opportunities to include new resources and categories in our resource tools.

This volunteer opportunity is entirely remote and very low-pressure. It would be excellent for anybody who is interested in going into social services as it will help you familiarize yourself with the resources available to people in our state.

Board Treasurer for Barnacles & Bees

We teach that, no matter how small you are, from the tiniest barnacle to the busiest bee, you can have a meaningful and positive impact in your community.

Barnacles & Bees is a nonprofit organization in Bremerton, Washington focused on outdoor education, nature & families. Our goal is to cultivate leaders and creative thinkers, playful families and connected communities. Learning through observation and immersion in nature is at the heart of our organization, our programs, and our values. Find out more about our programs through our website: https://www.barnaclesandbees.com/ 

Accountability 

The Board Treasurer is an executive and voting member of the Board of Directors of the Association and appointed in a manner consistent with the bylaws. They are accountable to the Board for the fulfillment of the duties and responsibilities outlined below.

Authority 

The Treasurer, as other Board members, has no authority to direct staff or take independent action on matters outside of the duties outlined unless given such authority by the Board.

Time Commitment 

Six hours per month (Board meetings, meetings with the Program Director, committee meetings).

Term of Office 

Two years with the possibility of renewal. 

Roles and Responsibilities 

The Treasurer will offer guidance to the Program Director and financial officer in ensuring good fiscal planning, decision-making and oversight at a governance level. 

Their principal duties are to: 

Committee Membership 

The Treasurer is automatically a member of the Executive Committee if one exists, and will normally chair the following committees when and where such are necessary: 

Qualifications 

To Apply

Send application to: hello@barnaclesandbees.com

Position open until filled.

Our highly functional, engaged board share a deep commitment to the mission. Individuals have expertise in conservation, impact investing, strategic planning, law, tech, project management, crop breeding, marketing, and finance. The ideal candidate to complement the makeup of the current board would bring expertise in philanthropy and resource development, proficiency at evidencing change, and an interest in preserving the landscape of the Puget Sound region for future generations. A passion for good food is a plus!

Volunteers meet regularly to work in projects in

No experience required. You will work alongside experienced stewards. Ideas for new projects welcome!

For now, we are organizing small group work sessions focused on a variety of tasks that can be accomplished while maintaining social distancing and sanitary best practices. These sessions are strictly limited in attendance. To receive notifications about these opportunities, click the "Respond" button and we will share the sign-up link for the listserv.

The ROOTS Young Adult Shelter is seeking passionate, diverse and experienced professionals to join our Board of Directors. ROOTS is the largest shelter for young adults experiencing homelessness in Washington state. Located in the University District, we have been serving our shelter guests since 1999. 

We have begun the exciting work of revisioning our organization’s purpose and vision as we recently moved into our new home earlier this year. We are seeking individuals who are ready to help us navigate the new challenges and opportunities of our new location. Please reach out if you are interested in organizational governance, anti-oppression work, fundraising, and relationship-building in our community! We are especially looking for individuals who are:

ROOTS is seeking new board members to begin their 3-year term in early 2022. We will be onboarding new members together as a cohort. Please click the "Respond" button to receive more information about ROOTS, the Board of Directors, and the application process.

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.

18+ / 5 days a week

Our Virtual Impact Program connects volunteers from across the globe with students throughout Latin America, who attend our after-school Virtual English Academy on a full scholarship. Together, volunteers and students bridge cultures digitally and inspire and empower each other to reach their potential.

in Spanish while making a lifetime impact on young students throughout Latin America. You'll provide students with the opportunity to expand their horizons, develop critical thinking skills, learn about the world, and have fun doing it!

Our Virtual Impact Program connects volunteers from across the globe with students throughout Latin America, who attend our after-school Virtual English Academy on a full scholarship. Together, volunteers and students bridge cultures digitally and inspire and empower each other to reach their potential.

while making a lifetime impact on young students throughout Latin America. You’ll provide students with quality English instruction and inspire them to create opportunities for their futures. Join us and make learning fun!

Be a Reading Buddy for a Child In Need!

Help a student in grade 1-3 who is struggling in reading by being their reading buddy. You'll be matched one-on-one with the student to help them stay focused, sound out words, and get them reading more fluently.

No special skills are required, just the ability to read and give your time for one hour, once per week.

The after-school program takes place every Tues. & Thur. from 4:00 - 5:15 pm, with during-school tutoring now available for those with a more flexible schedule.

Due to Governor Inslee's amended proclamation 21-14.1, all District employees, including on-site volunteers and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated by October 18. Volunteers will be required to submit proof of vaccination or request an exemption along with your volunteer application form.

Schools are also implementing a number of other COVID-19 safety measures to protect students, employees, and volunteers. Masks are required to be worn in the building at all times. Social distancing of 3 feet is also currently in effect.

To learn more or to fill out our volunteer application, visit our website: 

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1630686574/tacomak12waus/xlnnhn5ydofo6pd1cp1o/CommunityVolunteerForm.pdf

Be a Reading Buddy for a Child In Need!

Help a student in grade 1-3 who is struggling in reading by being their reading buddy. You'll be matched one-on-one with the student to help them stay focused, sound out words, and get them reading more fluently.

No special skills are required, just the ability to read and give your time for one hour, once per week.

The after-school program takes place every Mon. & Wed. from 4:00 - 5:15 pm, with during-school tutoring now available for those with a more flexible schedule.

Due to Governor Inslee's amended proclamation 21-14.1, all District employees, including on-site volunteers and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated by October 18. Volunteers will be required to submit proof of vaccination or request an exemption along with your volunteer application form.

Schools are also implementing a number of other COVID-19 safety measures to protect students, employees, and volunteers. Masks are required to be worn in the building at all times. Social distancing of 3 feet is also currently in effect.

To learn more or to fill out our volunteer application, visit our website: 

 https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1630686574/tacomak12waus/xlnnhn5ydofo6pd1cp1o/CommunityVolunteerForm.pdf 

CIS of Tacoma supports student success at Oakland High School by providing academic success coaching. High school students in need of academic support in Math are matched with academic success coaches to help them focus on their work and complete assignments. 

Students who fall behind in school are more at risk of dropping out. This is particularly critical in high school as students approach graduation. By tutoring a student in these critical subjects and helping them catch up, you are putting that student on the path to graduation and success in life.

Help a student succeed in school and in life by becoming a Success Coach today!

(M./T./Th./Fri.) 11:30-12:50 pm- Algebra 

(M./T./Th./Fri.) 12:55- 2:15 pm- Geometry 

Due to Governor Inslee's amended proclamation 21-14.1, all District employees, including on-site volunteers and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated by October 18. Volunteers will be required to submit proof of vaccination or request an exemption along with your volunteer application form.

Schools are also implementing a number of other COVID-19 safety measures to protect students, employees, and volunteers. Masks are required to be worn in the building at all times. Social distancing of 3 feet is also currently in effect.

To learn more or to fill out our volunteer application, visit our website:
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1630686574/tacomak12waus/xlnnhn5ydofo6pd1cp1o/CommunityVolunteerForm.pdf

Our Ready, Set, Read-Tacoma! program is an early childhood literacy program designed to help prepare children for kindergarten in Tacoma Public Schools. This program is introduces children over the age of 3 to early literacy and STEAM concepts and is offered for free to families with children in the community. Help the program in a variety of ways:

Administrative Assistant: Help our Coordinator with prize distribution, public outreach events, phone calls and data entry. You’d be able to do this at any time, for however long.

Library Assistant: Checking in/out books, reshelving, data entry. You’d set your own times for this task.

Classroom Storyteller: You’d go in on their schedule, this is about a 30 minute time commitment at the school of your choice.

Language Specialist: Native speakers in other languages can help us by conducting a storytime in their native language or helping us expand or review our book collection in other languages.

To learn more or to fill out our volunteer application, visit our website:
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1630686574/tacomak12waus/xlnnhn5ydofo6pd1cp1o/CommunityVolunteerForm.pdf

Communities In Schools of Tacoma is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to inspire students to grow their math skills!

Stewart Middle school serves students aged 11-14, many of whom are below grade level in math and need help to complete math assignments. Math coaches help students one-on-one after school, keeping them motivated and on-task so that they can complete their math homework. We are looking for caring adults who can help students stay motivated and coach them through their math homework.

(Mon.- Thur.) 2:45- 4:30 pm

Due to Governor Inslee's amended proclamation 21-14.1, all District employees, including on-site volunteers and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated by October 18. You will be required to submit proof of vaccination or request an exemption along with your volunteer application form.

Schools are also implementing a number of other COVID-19 safety measures to protect students, employees, and volunteers. Masks are required to be worn in the building at all times. Social distancing of 3 feet is also currently in effect.

To learn more or to fill out our volunteer application, visit our website:

 https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1630686574/tacomak12waus/xlnnhn5ydofo6pd1cp1o/CommunityVolunteerForm.pdf 

Skagit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services is seeking compassionate individuals to provide a wide range of volunteer services to support domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.

The General Support Volunteer assists Skagit DVSAS staff by performing clerical duties, assisting with custodial duties, and providing program support to advocates. The General Support Volunteer may also be asked to help with special projects; awareness events, fundraising, etc.

Qualifications:

To submit a volunteer application or for more information, please visit www.skagitdvsas.org, call (360)336-9591, or email the Volunteer Coordinator at juliar@skagitdvsas.org.

Are you interested in supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault? Do you want to end domestic violence and sexual assault in our community?

This volunteer opportunity provides hands on advocacy experience with crisis intervention and advocacy-based counseling. The Direct Services Advocate will have the opportunity to work directly with victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Every Direct Services Advocate must complete and certify in our 42-hour Core Advocacy Training prior to service with clients. 

Requirements:

To submit a volunteer application or for more information, please visit www.skagitdvsas.org, call (360)336-9591, or email the Volunteer Coordinator at juliar@skagitdvsas.org.

People Person Wanted!

We are looking for enthusiastic, outgoing volunteers to help greet guests at our front desk. You'll meet people from around the world, surround yourself with amazing art, and be the welcoming face of the J. If you have some extra time, consider spending it with us. We’ll make it worth your while!

We are looking for weekly ongoing coverage for these shifts:

Tuesday 3pm–7pm, Wednesday 3pm–7pm &  Thursday 3pm–7pm

Training will be provided. If you are interested, please click the link below.

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Announcing CoCA’s Gallery Steward Internship

Our Gallery Steward Internship opportunity is now available at CoCA, Seattle's Center on Contemporary Art. Immerse yourself in the art community as you gain valuable skills. Hands-on, project-based experience & mentoring. 10 hrs weekly /6 months; flexible scheduling, primarily onsite with some remote work available.

Work closely with CoCA’s Deputy Director & Curator

Participate in show installation & deinstallation 

Learn the art of stewarding visitors in our Pioneer Square gallery

Our ideal Intern is organized, reliable, & experienced in some aspects of gallery work

We seek Interns who are accountable, inclusive, passionate about the art world, & invested in learning great communication.

CoCA is a nonprofit which has proudly served the region for 40 years. Our Gallery Steward Interns learns the art of nonprofit gallery & exhibition management working alongside our staff in a supportive, dynamic, & diverse environment. All CoCA Interns meet our Board & staff, local artists, curators, & art lovers. 

Although this is an uncompensated role, school credit & numerous other benefits plus CoCA Membership & letters of recommendation are available. For info, please click the "respond" button. You will be asked to submit a resume & cover letter. Join our inclusive community of art lovers dedicated to serving the community. All are welcome to apply.

CoCA Internships: Building Community Through Mentorship & Meaningful Work

The St. Vincent de Paul Bremerton Thrift Store seeks 2 volunteers for the jewelry department. Volunteers choose one or two days per week to work, days to choose from are Monday through Friday. 

If you love jewelry and you are passionate about our mission to feed, clothe and shelter our community, join us!

360-377-2929

OneWorld Now! is seeking leaders from diverse backgrounds to join our board. Specifically, we are looking for board members with any of the following backgrounds/experience:

Expectations for board members include the following:

All board members should be prepared to advocate for OWN!’s mission and vision. Given our historic roots in serving students furthest from educational justice, we call special attention to the importance of adhering to OWN!’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including making a commitment to ongoing learning about DEI principles.

Coming to meetings prepared to engage will allow for all voices of the board to be heard. We understand that we are asking valuable time from board members so we ask that commitment is honored. 

We deeply respect the contribution of board members and have outlined approximate time commitments to help ensure ongoing stability. We understand that contributions will vary by board member.    

At OneWorld Now, we value a range of contributions from our board members that help to ensure the long-term sustainability of our organization. The following are some examples of what those contributions could look like. Whether a board member contributes time, skills, or money (or some combination of all three), we ask that all board members contribute to OWN in a way that is meaningful and significant.

For more information, please click the "Respond" button and we will follow up with you. 

Volunteers are needed on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30am-1:30pm and on the third Friday of each month from 8am-12pm.

We have been low on volunteers and really would love some more!

These volunteers are the reason that around 250 families in our community have access to healthy food every week! It is a great opportunity for families and groups. 

We have restructured our distribution process during this time to maintain the health and safety of all of our volunteers and clients who visit the Foothills Food Bank! If you are interested in volunteering with us, we will ensure that you are aware and able to reasonably follow our new health and safety guidelines.  

Sign up using:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4cabab2baafbc25-upcoming

This volunteer shift takes place at the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center (EWRRC), which is about 40 minutes outside of the city of Bellingham. We know that this can be a far drive for some and we really appreciate your willingness to come out and volunteer with us. 

Volunteers who are committed to working one-on-one with clients to support and encourage them in achieving their goals and maximizing their potential.  

The AFC is seeking volunteers to provide onsite (short-term) childcare while the residents are attending either of the support groups below:

Life Skill classes

Counseling Sessions 

Please spread the word.  Volunteers can contact Karen at (360) 293-2993 ext 112.

We are in the process of establishing a Shared Housing program in Kitsap County. Residents will be newly released homeless prisoners who are already in the process of recovery from drugs and/or alcohol misuse. Housing source will be repurposed homes slated for demolition in approximately a year. We are using the Weld Seattle model, and are working closely with them. No drugs or alcohol will be allowed on the property.

Think of this as a halfway house, providing stable housing where the former inmate is able to continue the recovery process that was started behind bars. We help each person to become physically, mentally, and financially capable of living on their own. In nearly every case, this is not possible when the inmate is released into homelessness.

We are looking to add two board members who are familiar with homelessness, preferably the homeless population in Kitsap County. The board meets once a month for between 60 and 90 minutes.

We welcome any questions you may have.

Thank you!
Ed Reyman

Do you have an interest in supporting Diversity, Equality and Inclusion for families? Do you speak/read a language other than English? By helping review and provide necessary feedback on translated documents, you can support a families journey in receiving essential therapeutic support for their child with special needs.  

We are looking for volunteers to help review multi language, client facing documents, so that families seeking or starting services, can receive important information in their native language. Some of the languages we are currently seeking reviewers for are;

TYPES OF DOCUMENTS

RESPONSIBILITIES

Do you have an interest in supporting Diversity, Equality and Inclusion for families? Do you speak/read a language other than English? By helping review and provide necessary feedback on translated documents, you can support a families journey in receiving essential therapeutic support for their child with special needs.  

We are looking for volunteers to help review multi language, client facing documents, so that families seeking or starting services, can receive important information in their native language. Some of the languages we are currently seeking reviewers for are;

TYPES OF DOCUMENTS

RESPONSIBILITIES

Do you have an interest in supporting Diversity, Equality and Inclusion for families? Do you speak/read a language other than English? By helping review and provide necessary feedback on translated documents, you can support a families journey in receiving essential therapeutic support for their child with special needs.  

We are looking for volunteers to help review multi language, client facing documents, so that families seeking or starting services, can receive important information in their native language. Some of the languages we are currently seeking reviewers for are;

TYPES OF DOCUMENTS

RESPONSIBILITIES

God’s Li’l Acre Day Center offers laundry, showers, hygiene supplies, companionship & community, a clothing closet, storage, mailing address, food, and a community kitchen. It also offers a space to just "be" for folks who otherwise don't have one. 

We are committed to maintaining this vital resource for our community members experiencing homelessness throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Volunteers at GLA help around the space in a variety of ways - distributing bus tickets, cleaning, sanitizing, organizing donations, or simply being present and listening. Successful GLA volunteers are flexible, personable, and great at taking initiative.

GLA is a trauma-informed, peaceful space for people experiencing homelessness to relax and recharge amid a chaotic environment on the street. Volunteers and staff at GLA seek to affirm the creativity, resiliency, generosity, skills, assets, and giftedness of each person. 

Our hours are Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm.
Women’s Spa Days are on Tuesdays, 1-4 pm - female-identifying guests and volunteers only for this time, please. 

Precautions we are taking to maintain safety of staff, guests, and volunteers include: 

Increasing access to lifesaving support and wraparound services for youth in recovery from substance abuse and their families.

The sister nonprofit to Bridges—Seattle Alternative Peer Group, Pacific Northwest Alternative Peer Groups, PNWAPG, exists ONLY to cover Bridges APG’s start-up costs and subsidize family participation fees through a sliding scale that can reduce those costs by up to 90%.

TERM: At least 6 months

MEETING ATTENDANCE:

RESPONSIBLE TO: Board of Directors

PRIMARY BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES:

SPECIFIC DUTIES OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS:

3. Participate as an active member. We are looking for people that are serious about helping us grow.

4. Be a financial supporter of the PNWAPG, making an annual contribution appropriate to your personal circumstances.

5. Assume leadership in program funding and resource raising efforts:

6. Provide counsel, advice and encouragement to other board members. 

7. Become familiar with Alternative Peer Groups and how Bridges provides APG services to families in the local community. Be willing to meet staff and families on occasion. You can volunteer At Bridges as little or as much as you’d like! 

8. Recruit other volunteers – board members, committee members, and program volunteers.

9. Look for opportunities to further the mission and heighten the profile of PNWAPG within the community.

Y's Buys Thrift Boutique is in need of hardworking, dedicated volunteers to help with sorting, pricing, hanging clothing, and cashiering. There may also be a need for photographers to take photos of items for online sales. Volunteers must be able to: 

This could potentially turn into an ongoing volunteer opportunity, so preference will be given to those who have regular openings in their schedule to volunteer. 

We are looking for a detail-oriented and focused volunteer to take on the role of Volunteer Coordinator and be responsible for interacting with volunteers and connecting those volunteers with HOAS opportunities. The responsibilities of the role include recruiting and training new volunteers, keeping a spreadsheet of volunteer information and skills, matching volunteers to opportunities that suit their skills, keeping volunteers informed, and conveying the organization's purpose to the public. 

A successful Volunteer Coordinator should be meticulous about keeping volunteers engaged and be passionate about their volunteer work. You should uphold the values of our organization while ensuring the comfort of our volunteers in their positions. 

Volunteer Coordinator Responsibilities: 

Skills Required 

Skills Desired 

Impact 

The community that Horn of Africa Services serves has many obstacles to overcome -- learning a new language, adapting to a new culture, and finding jobs in a tough job market, as well as preserving their culture and values. In particular, parents have the challenge of ensuring that their children receive a good education, when they themselves may have very little formal education and are low-income. Our volunteers support and empower immigrants and refugees in overcoming these challenges and building better lives for their families. As a Volunteer Coordinator, you would have the opportunity to become a mentor and leader, impacting students' education and futures as well play a big role in increasing the organization’s capacity to expand its services for the community it serves. 

Schedule 

Our preferred schedule for this position is Monday-Thursday 4:30PM-6:30PM, but we can be flexible. 

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Hello! Underdog Pet Rescue & Rehabilitation is seeking cat fosters. This is an amazing opportunity for someone seeking to get into the animal or sheltering industry! Our cats are pulled from overcrowded shelters. Fostering helps to increase their adoptability and also permanency in their next home. We also sometimes do longer-term fosters for those experiencing homelessness or other tough situations, until they are able to get back on their feet. We provide all the necessary supplies, we just require your time and space!

Interested in fostering kittens or cats?
Click "respond" and Visit our website to learn more about us: https://www.underdogpetswa.org/fostering

Help create a dementia-friendly community through our weekly enrichment class, the Gathering Place. Volunteers converse with class participants, assist with writing and drawing exercises and other activities, help make reminder calls, and enjoy the company of our participants. Classes are scheduled to be online on Tues and in person on Thurs (both days are 1-3 pm (volunteers typically work 1-2 times per month), with occasional meetings with our staff.

Ideal candidates have some experience working with seniors or an interest in working with people with ESML, and are at least 21 years old. Background check required, yearlong commitment requested. Virtual volunteers must supply own device and internet connection.

Help promote our upcoming events and classes by putting up posters at local businesses and community buildings (like the libraries).

Volunteers pick an area in Greenwood-Phinney or adjacent neighborhoods (Ballard, Green Lake, Fremont, etc). We'll provide you with posters and hanging supplies. This is a great opportunity for students and young children with their parents. Flexible schedule.

Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) is a well-established community organization in good standing with neighborhood organizations. Most businesses are very happy to help us promote our activities for the community!

The Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) is seeking candidates for its Board of Directors and we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for community members who are passionate about the PNA’s mission to build community, and are actively working to build a more equitable and inclusive Board and organization. We value a diversity of opinions, backgrounds, ages, and ethnicities, and encourage people representing the diverse elements of our community to apply. Additionally, we are looking for members who have expertise in finance, fundraising, law, nonprofit management, public relations, racial equity, and real estate.

Board members can serve up to two 3-year terms, starting in January, and generally spend 4 to 8 hours per month for board and committee meetings and supporting events. Our Board members are active and engaged!

CC English is a new, innovative way to connect volunteer English teachers with students via online, one-on-one English classes using the Confidence and Connections curriculum developed by the non-profit, Intercambio Uniting Communities. CC English was launched in July 2020 with the goal of providing high-quality online English education and connecting individuals. We are an organization that provides English language education, tools, and training to participants to foster meaningful connections, increase cultural understanding, and instill confidence. We are looking for volunteers to teach online classes to adult English language learners for 90-minute sessions once or twice a week, a volunteering and learning opportunity that can be done in the comfort of one's home with just internet access and a computer/tablet/smartphone. Our goal is to connect English speakers wanting to make a difference with community members aspiring to learn English, regardless of location or other barriers of in-person classes. We see potential and good in everyone who participates in our program. We offer a welcoming, accessible, safe, and enjoyable environment and we would love to have you on our team!

Help us shape the future of English learning and promote cross-cultural connections across the nation!

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To learn more about CC English follow this link: https://www.ccenglish.org

To volunteer with CC English, please register by following this link: https://app.ccenglish.org/auth/selector

*CC English is a program of Intercambio, a nonprofit organization that has taught over 10,000 adult English learners over the last two decades.

Volunteer requirements: 

What you DON'T need: 

What you DO need:

What you get: 

Cost: 

Edible Hope Kitchen in Ballard seeks a volunteer driver with auto insurance to pick up donated food for our program that has been serving the homeless population for more than 30 years. We have a need for pick up in south Seattle (815 S 96th St, Seattle, WA 98108) Wednesday mornings at 7am that needs to be delivered to our building in Ballard (14 miles). Thursdays we are looking for a driver who can pick up food at the Ballard Market (1400 NW 56th St, Seattle, WA 98107) and deliver to our building in Ballard (0.6miles). 

If interested in helping please click "respond" and we will follow up with more information. 

Edible Hope Kitchen in Ballard has been serving brunch to the homeless population every Monday-Friday for more than 30 years. We seek volunteers to work in the kitchen preparing food, washing dishes, or cooking. Our food is served "buffet style" where volunteers put food onto plates and serve guests at their table. This also includes serving drinks. Available shifts are Monday-Friday anytime between 8am-1pm with food serving being done from 9am-12pm. No experience is required.

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

Assist with child daycare by watching children ages 1 to 6 while mom's are participating in fitness classes at the Birch Bay Activity Center.  We have books you can read to them and games to play with the kids.  Or just monitor them to keep them safe while watching a movie so mom can get some exercise! 

Times needed are Monday, Wednesday, Fridays from 8:45 am to 10:00 am.  Mom's are on site!  For the nice weather days, there is a playground on the grounds that is toddler friendly! 

A WA State Background check is required at no cost to the volunteer.   

Visit our website to learn more about the BBBPRD2

Museum Attendants are an integral part of the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum’s operations, staffing the museum’s lobby desk, greeting and orienting all museum visitors to the building and the museum exhibition content, and serving as a resource for visitor inquiries regarding exhibition content or even local services. Our Museum Attendants help the museum accomplish its mission of preserving and interpreting naval undersea history, science, and operations for the benefit of the U.S. Navy and the people of the United States.

Museum Attendants serve as the welcoming and competent presence at the museum, allowing U.S. and international visitors to learn about the history and technology of U.S. Navy undersea advances and endeavors. Museum Attendants carry out museum policies and procedures to ensure visitor and artifact safety and proper visitation accounting. Based on COVID-19 conditions, additional health and safety protocols will be practiced.

Museum Attendants should display the following qualities:

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for volunteer mentors to work with kids ages 6-18 throughout Pierce County. As a volunteer mentor, you will build a unique, 1-to-1 relationship with a young person in your community. As their mentor, you will support their interests by planning outings and sharing experiences such as playing sports, doing creative projects, hiking, or trying out a new recipe together. 

But you won’t be on your own—our staff is always available with coaching and resources to spark ideas and navigate relationship development. We provide training, resources, and support, to our mentors throughout the entire match relationship. 

Our goal is to support mentor-mentee relationships that will evolve into long-lasting friendships. We are committed to getting to know each of our volunteers and each of our families through an extensive interview and enrollment process in order to find each participant a great fit. Because we value quality over quantity, we ask that each volunteer comes in with strong communication, and the expectation that it can take several months to be matched with your “Little,” but that it will be worth the wait. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound is now offering in-person, hybrid, and virtual models for our  matches, and our Match Support team will work with you to create a plan that is best suited to your comfort level and safety needs.

Program Requirements:
1. All volunteers must be at least 18 years old to participate.
2. We ask for a minimum of a one-year commitment. This begins at the time that you are matched. To be sure a one-year commitment works for you, please consider all that you have done in the last year and whether or not this program is a good fit for your current lifestyle.
3. Matches meet for a minimum of 4 hours per month over the course of 2-4 separate visits throughout the month. This usually breaks down to about 1 hour per week, but can be adjusted to fit your and your mentee's schedule.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for volunteer mentors to work with kids ages 6-18 throughout Pierce County. As a volunteer mentor, you will build a unique, 1-to-1 relationship with a young person in your community. As their mentor, you will support their interests by planning virtual outings and sharing experiences such as doing creative projects, virtual baking, or virtual movie nights.

But you won’t be on your own—our staff is always available with coaching and resources to spark ideas and navigate relationship development. We provide training, resources, and support, to our mentors throughout the entire match relationship. 

Our goal is to support mentor-mentee relationships that will evolve into long-lasting friendships. We are committed to getting to know each of our volunteers and each of our families through an extensive interview and enrollment process in order to find each participant a great fit. Because we value quality over quantity, we ask that each volunteer comes in with strong communication, and the expectation that it can take several months to be matched with your “Little,” but that it will be worth the wait. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound is now offering in-person, hybrid, and virtual models for our  matches, and our Match Support team will work with you to create a plan that is best suited to your comfort level and safety needs.

Program Requirements:
1. All volunteers must be at least 18 years old to participate.
2. We ask for a minimum of a one-year commitment. This begins at the time that you are matched. To be sure a one-year commitment works for you, please consider all that you have done in the last year and whether or not this program is a good fit for your current lifestyle.
3. Matches meet for a minimum of 4 hours per month over the course of 2-4 separate visits throughout the month. This usually breaks down to about 1 hour per week, but can be adjusted to fit your and your mentee's schedule.

MVCC is committed to helping food insecure children get access to supplemental food items each week.  This position involves putting together bags containing breakfast, lunch, and snack items to be distributed to kids in the FME area over the summer.  Generally between 150-200 bags will be packed during a shift.  Must be able to lift up to 15lbs.

JOIN PERINATAL SUPPORT WASHINGTON’S BOARD!

Perinatal Support Washington (PS-WA) is a statewide non-profit committed to shining a light on perinatal mental health to support all families and communities. We believe all parents should receive appropriate, timely, and culturally relevant care from conception to baby's first birthday.

Our toll-free telephone support "Warm Line" has been operating since 1991, providing peer support to parents in need. We partner with local organizations to provide free and low-cost new parent support groups, create or expand perinatal mental health programs, and advocate for change in Washington State. In 2020, we trained 900 health care providers in identification, assessment, and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. We do all of this with the help of our dedicated staff, board, and volunteers.

We’re seeking individuals who:

Have one or more of the following skills:
Fundraising
Communications & Marketing
Legal
Government Relations & Policy
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

Bring the following perspectives:
Dads & LGBTQIA+ partners
Diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds
Diverse socio-economic backgrounds
Residency in Central or Eastern WA

Responsibilities of Board Members
Each board member is expected to:

Interested in learning more? Click "respond" and we will follow up with more information.

AofH is a 501 (C)(3) holding non profit and is seeking volunteers to assist in building awareness about the rising number of homeless and unaccompanied youth in King County as well as raising funds to support our holistic programming for At-Risk Youth.

Awareness building will take place in pre-planned locations like Green Lake and Steward Park. This will include an awareness table with brochures, flyers and other relevant materials to tell the story of AofH, our mission, services provided, our goals for the community and the financial needs of the organization. There will be ways to donate at the awareness table.

Fundraising will take place at awareness tables as well as some cold calling and emailing calls to action to recipients. Leads and scripts for fundraising will be provided.

All funds raised will directly support free services to At-Risk Youth.

NAMI Whatcom strives to serve all in our community. We are expanding programs into the Latinx community.

We have opportunities for  bilingual individuals, especially those who have lived experience with a mental health condition in themselves or someone they love, to be trained and become advocates in their community.

Please contact Kim at 360-671-4950 or namiadmin@namiwhatcom.org if you would like more information.

The ACRS Food Bank is operating through a delivery model during the pandemic and working with community partners to get food to those experiencing hunger. Packages of food are being prepped at either ACRS' main facility or our Chinatown Food Bank and loaded into delivery trucks to be distributed across the city.

Tasks include:

Number of Positions: 2-6
Position Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9am – 1pm

Requirements:

Precautions at site:

Seattle Neighborhood Greenways (SNG) is an exciting nonprofit organization that needs caring and passionate people like you. More than ever, advocacy for healthy living and shared use of our public spaces is critical.  SNG's strong record of working collaboratively has brought our communities many new opportunities to be active and connected.  It is an exciting time for SNG and the diverse and community-based organization will play a vital role in re-energizing our city. 

Some of our recent accomplishments include:

Reasons to Get Involved with the Board

Board Overview

The Board is composed of 10-15 people, elected by the Board and ratified by the organization’s membership. Board members serve 2-year terms aligned with the calendar year. There are no term limits and board members receive no compensation.  Nonprofit Directors & Officers Liability insurance are provided to all Board members.  

Officers are elected by the Board at its first meeting following the annual meeting, or as necessary if an officer does not serve their full term. The Board has a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer as defined in the bylaws.

About Seattle Neighborhood Greenways

Board Overview

The Board is constituted to do the business of Seattle Neighborhood Greenways.  The Board is composed of 10-15 people, elected by the Board and ratified by the organization’s membership. Board members serve 2-year terms. There are no term limits and Board members receive no compensation. Nonprofit Directors & Officers Liability insurance is provided to all Board members.  

Officers are elected by the Board at its first meeting of the calendar year, or as necessary if an officer does not serve their full term. The Board has a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer as defined in the bylaws.

Board Responsibilities

Operational responsibilities as outlined in the Adopted Bylaws:

In addition, each board member should expect to:

Applications

If interested, please click "respond" and we will follow up with more information about how to apply.  

Join our Camp Stand by Me team by assisting in our camp office in Vaughn, WA. Your time will help our staff be able to focus on providing unique outdoor activities for campers. This is an excellent opportunity to volunteer and gain a sense of accomplishment helping people of all abilities experience an action-packed summer camp! Easter Seals Camp Stand by Me provides week-long overnight camps throughout the summer, where campers have the ability to participate in swimming, canoeing, archery, crafts, and so much more. As an office volunteer, you will be assisting our Camp Director at the on-site office with:

Come help make a difference in the the lives of so many people with disabilities.

New Horizon School is actively seeking new directors to be appointed to the Board over the next few months.  Several three-year board terms are available now.

The next several years promise to be exciting ones for New Horizon School. We will continue to have a positive impact on the community we serve.  The Board will play a vital role in this important work.  We are expecting the board to be actively engaged. If interested, please click "respond" and we will follow up with more information. 

A primary responsibility of the Board is to participate in the governance of the organization, development of policy, and major decision-making at board meetings held monthly.  Another key responsibility is to serve on an ongoing basis on a committee of the board.  Committees currently include:  Finance, Board Development, Marketing & Communications, and Fundraising. 

Since its founding in 1995, New Horizon School has been recognized as an effective provider of support to students with learning disabilities, attention deficits, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, having real impact within the community.  We invite you to become a part of this growing tradition.

Our strategic goals include:

Please consider volunteering in this important role at New Horizon School and help us make learning accessible to children with special education needs.

Foundation Board of Directors

Member Job Description

We empower people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities by creating diverse, sustainable, and meaningful employment opportunities.

In the United States today, 70% of individuals who are blind are unemployed and one third live in poverty.

The Lighthouse stands as one of Seattle’s oldest social enterprises and is changing the landscape of employment among the blind and DeafBlind communities.  The Lighthouse is a leader in breaking down barriers to employment by utilizing assistive and adaptive technologies and providing comprehensive supportive services to all employees.

Foundation Board Members are:

The Foundation Board does not set philanthropic strategies for the organization, but does provide feedback on philanthropic approaches and activities. They do not have budget oversight or staffing responsibilities.

Our hope is that serving on the board is a mutually beneficial and meaningful experience. In order to make sure the Lighthouse is the right fit for you, we ask that Foundation Board prospects take part in a few activities before your commitment to serve as a member of the Foundation Board is confirmed.  Some of these activities include:

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HSSV is not supported by lucrative government grants and contracts like many big-city shelters are. The majority of our funding comes from community support, as well as sales at our Thrift Shop. That's why it's such a vital component of our shelter's ability to thrive and why we must keep our overhead to a minimum.  To that end, we need help from volunteer cashiers.

DUTIES: Operate cash register for a four-hour shift, greet customers, make change, help with items behind our display case. No experience necessary, we'll train! Contact 360-424-5991 between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm. Be sure to leave a message if you get our voicemail and we'll get back to you ASAP. You could also come to visit us at the store between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Saturday to meet us in person!

This is a great opportunity for youth seeking real-world work experience or seniors who would like to get out of the house and socialize!

Come get your hands dirty during this busiest part of the planting season! We will be tending to our early planted crops and continue to prep new beds for our May-planted warm season crops such as tomatoes, beans, corn, and more! Contribute to seed sovereignty for the whole community while learning about how to garden with a seed-steward mentality! We will work outdoors in small groups and wear masks if in close quarters.

Get your hands dirty planting seed for our community seed garden

https://www.salishseed.org/

Projects Include:

We need help to get rid of weeds from our onsite garden. During the summer we offer fresh strawberries, blueberries and much more onsite. Help us get these fruits available for those in need. 

Great opportunity for those who love the outdoors! No experience needed. Flexible hours

Help us connect with each other in this isolating time! Seniors needed to help kids learn the art of letter writing, practice penmanship and communicate with an adult outside their household.  And kids needed to write back!  Both get snail mail and a new friend in the process!  We currently have pen pals in 34 states, and are aiming to get participation from all 50 states, plus DC and Puerto Rico.

Help spruce up the Phinney Center or Greenwood Senior Center grounds by adopting a garden or regularly performing a task (like mowing). Flexible schedule, 1-3 hrs/wk, commitment for the summer preferred. Ongoing and group opportunities available.

We’re thrilled to have reopened our popular Tool Lending Library, and are continually working to ensure it is a safe and sustainable community space. We're looking for people with strong customer service skills, and some knowledge of tools is helpful, but not required (proficiency in internet searching is good too).

The Tool Library is open Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm and we plan to expand our hours as our volunteer staff and demand increase (next expansion on Fridays from 4 to 7 pm). Volunteer opportunities are available both on-site and remotely. Volunteer application, background check and confidentiality form required.

Musicians & performers wanted! Please join us in building community, one mini-concert at a time, by joining our team of outdoor musicians and performers.  Our vision is for each mini-concert to be 10 to 20-ish minutes long (you can decide the length of time) in the front yard, driveway or other appropriately-distanced outdoor location from one of our neighbor’s front door. Performers must provide their own equipment, including a chair, if needed, and transportation. Audience members should wear a mask throughout the experience, and performers should distance at least 10 feet.

We will match performers with concert hosts, and you will decide on a mutually agreeable date and time together.  Locations are generally in North-Northwest Seattle.

Our performers last year loved being in front a live – albeit small – audience.

Serve the Hot Meal Program, from the comfort of your own home! Use your savvy to create a dynamic list of organizations serving similar clientele, and then connect with them to share resources. Helpful skills include strong written and verbal communication, the ability to create informational flyers, and excellent follow through. On-site visit(s) may be helpful to gain an understanding of our program and the people we serve. 2-3 hours per week.

Are you so passionate about a topic you might be considered an expert on the subject by your friends? And could talk to/teach others about it? Maybe you'd like to share your knowledge about beavers and their effect on the landscape? Or would like to teach seniors how to play the ukulele or another instrument? Or make the best baklava around? If you have a skill you'd like to share, we have a cla Must pass a background check.

Volunteers needed to help members one-on-one with their smart phones, tablets, laptops or eReaders. Questions are usually pretty basic: how to attach a photo to an email, how to set up an Instagram account, how to follow the Pope on Twitter, etc.

Flexible schedule (you pick a mutually convenient time), but most mentoring sessions happen over the phone or video call (assuming the person needing help is able).  We look forward to once again being able to host mentoring sessions at the Greenwood Senior Center, M-F between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm (but we're not there yet!). Background check required & 6-month commitment requested. Great for high school students looking for an ongoing position.

Dogs for Better Lives is in need of volunteer puppy raisers. Volunteer Puppy Raisers open up their homes and hearts to help raise and train future assistance dogs for people with disabilities. Puppy Raisers foster puppies from 8 weeks to 14 months old and attend local training classes in addition to taking the puppy into public for exposure and socialization. Our raisers are provided with training classes and have support all along the way!

CommUNITY Challenge Volunteer Roles

Ongoing Virtual Volunteer Roles

Operation Tech Connect Volunteers

As the world continues to move in a digital fashion, our Operation Tech Connect program is here to help connect our Special Olympics Washington athletes with access to technology as well as the help to navigate the digital world. Operation Tech Connect volunteers will help those who need assistance in navigating their devices (phones, tablets, gaming equipment) as well as a deeper understanding of how to engage with these technologies.

If interested, please click "respond" and we will follow up with more information. 

Volunteer Duties:

Volunteer Requirements:

Operation Tech Connect Volunteers

As the world continues to move in a digital fashion, our Operation Tech Connect program is here to help connect our Special Olympics Washington athletes with access to technology as well as the help to navigate the digital world. Operation Tech Connect volunteers will help those who need assistance in navigating their devices (phones, tablets, gaming equipment) as well as a deeper understanding of how to engage with these technologies.

Register at: https://2021communitychallengevolunteers.my-trs.com/

Volunteer Duties:

Volunteer Requirements:

Ongoing Virtual Volunteer Roles

In an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, we are shifting to no-contact gift card donation opportunities. 

This last year has been hard on everyone, but our refugee and immigrant communities have had it harder than most. Out of the 4,800 West African immigrants and refugees we serve every year at West African Community Council, we estimate nearly half have lost their main source of income within the household since the spread of Covid-19. Times are extremely tough, and so we ask your help in supporting our community which is made up of inspired, determined individuals who have arrived in King County with the hope and dream of creating a better life!

In order to reduce stress in the families we serve, we are asking for gift-card donations redeemable for food and necessities. Our suggested donation is a $25 gift card (or cards) to stores such as Target, Walmart, and Safeway. These cards can be purchased online and sent directly to The West African Community Council at 6322 44th Ave S. Seattle, WA 98118 where they will be distributed to those who need it most.

Provide bi-lingual counseling on healthcare insurance options and benefits programs. Comprehensive training provided.

We are seeking a passionate and articulate individual to assist with PR initiatives on behalf of our organization. Ideal candidates will be seeking a longer term volunteer role, with strong communication and writing skills, an eye for content creation, and the ability to positively influence. Experience in public relations, marketing, communications, or English/Journalism is preferred. This is a great opportunity to expand your portfolio and assist with a great cause! 

Responsibilities Include:

Required Skills:

Time Commitment Minimum:

Flexible, 2-4  hours per week. Applicants able to schedule the maximum hours/duration typically gain more in-depth experience. 

If interested, click "respond" and we will follow up with more information about how to apply. 

Although this is an unpaid volunteering opportunity that does not include benefits or an offer of employment, this opportunity allows you to:

PLUS have fun - there is so much opportunity!

FoodCircle is launching its FoodRecovery platform and is seeking volunteers to transport donated food to those that need it. The platform is a choose-your-own-adventure experience where volunteers can choose the transports that work for them and most transports can be completed in 30 minutes or less! 

If interested, please click "respond" and we will follow up with more information about how to sign up.

No experience needed!  Join our fun staff and other volunteers to help prep, serve, and clean up meals for our guests.  We serve meals 365 days per year at both our Downtown Campus and our Family Shelter.

General times are:

6am - 9am

11am - 2pm

3pm - 6pm

Interested in learning more?  www.trm.org/volunteer or volunteer@trm.org

Our volunteer Board plays an integral role in sustaining and enhancing the Arboretum. Board members donate their expertise in areas of finance, advocacy, marketing, horticulture, and more and help to fundraise throughout the year. We are currently seeking individuals interested in serving as Board Members starting in June 2022.

PURPOSE: Determine the policies and procedures necessary for the Arboretum Foundation to run effectively; raise funds to support the operation of Arboretum Foundation and our programs; and monitor organizational performance.

TERM: Three years, eligible for renomination thereafter.

MEETING ATTENDANCE:
•    Regularly –
o    Monthly board meetings (12) per year
o    Committee meeting (serve on 1 or 2; meetings vary monthly to quarterly)
o    Ad hoc committee (as appointed) Special events (as announced)
•    Occasionally –
o    Program and fundraising events as announced (as a board representative)
o    Training in board membership
•    Annually –
o    Attend the Annual Meeting (June) in person or virtually
o    Attend the Opening Night Party annual fundraiser in February/March

RESPONSIBLE TO: President of the Board of Directors

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.    Establish policies and procedures for administering the Arboretum Foundation programs and fundraising.
2.    Ensure effective program planning, development and accountability.
3.    Secure financial and other resources required to support, sustain and grow Arboretum Foundation programs
4.    Ensure the financial affairs for the agency are conducted on a responsible basis in accordance with the law, established policies and donor designations.
5.    Hire, oversee, and evaluate the Executive Director.

SPECIFIC DUTIES OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS:
1.    Understand the Arboretum Foundation mission, goals, objectives; believe in it, and advocate for it within the community; promote the Arboretum Foundation in ways appropriate to your profession and contacts.
2.    Attend meetings - regularly, on time, and stay for the entire meeting.
o    Be well informed (in advance) on all agenda items.
o    Participate fully and openly in meetings – share insights, ideas and suggestions based on experience and professional expertise.
o    Consider other points of view, make constructive suggestions and help the board make prudent group decisions.
3. Participate as an active member on at least one standing committee, as well as any special ad hoc committees to which appointed.
4. Be a financial supporter of the Arboretum Foundation, making an annual contribution appropriate to your personal circumstances.
5. Assume leadership in the Arboretum Foundation program funding and resource raising efforts:
o    Provide names of friends, acquaintances, business, associates, etc. to expand the Arboretum network.
o    Cultivate and evaluate prospects for various levels of giving.
o    Open doors by making introductions to prospective donors.
o    Participate in "asks" and other fundraising activities.
o    Secure donations of goods and services and other in-kind contributions to support the program objectives.
6. Provide counsel, advice and encouragement to the Executive Director. Assist ED in understanding the community and partner with her in furthering the Arboretum Foundation mission.
7. Be an ambassador for the Arboretum– Represent the Arboretum Foundation at community events, to other organizations and with private individuals. Speak proudly and positively of the Arboretum within the community.
8. Recruit other volunteers – board members, committee members, and program volunteers.
9. Look for opportunities to further the mission and heighten the profile of the Arboretum within the community.

If interested please click "respond" and we will follow up with more information.

Are you the go-to point person for every exciting event? Are you passionate about designing and overseeing events and fundraisers, and finding creative solutions to problems? If so, Inside Health Institute (IHI) has a great opportunity for you.

Our organization is seeking passionate and articulate individuals to assist with event planning initiatives on behalf of our organization. Ideal candidates will be seeking a long-term volunteer role, with strong communication and organization skills, and the ability to positively influence. We currently have a schedule for quarterly online silent auctions in combination with a themed online event. There are many different positions to be filled for these ongoing events. 

This is a great opportunity to expand your portfolio and assist with a great cause! Volunteers in this role will collaborate with IHI’s Public Relations committee to align on desired content for social media. However, Event Planning volunteers will not be responsible for the content creation of marketing materials.

Responsibilities:

Skills and Qualifications:

Time Commitment:

Flexible, 2-4 hours per week. Applicants who are able to schedule more hours typically gain more in-depth experience.

Although this is an unpaid volunteering opportunity that does not include benefits or an offer of employment, this opportunity allows you to:

When families, volunteers, and staff come into the building they are screened- COVID questionnaire and temperature taken- and then they're directed to where they need to go in the building. While covering the front desk, other administrative tasks can be assigned- such as covering incoming calls.

We are looking for a weekly commitment and currently have the following days/times available. These times can be broken into smaller shifts:

Friday 8:30-12pm

With COVID cases on the rise again, many people in long-term care facilities, such as hospitals and senior homes are in dire need of human connection and compassion. Plus One Foundation wants YOUR help to connect with these folks and let them know they're cared for.

Due to the pandemic, many individuals with chronic illnesses have been unable to leave their house, leading to greater levels of loneliness and isolation. This is why Plus One Foundation started our penpal program: to provide heartfelt, handwritten letters and drawings of encouragement to these individuals to brighten their days and ensure they know they're in our thoughts! So far, we have sent over 1,900 letters, and we'd love to send more with your help!

How it works:
The process is simple: you sign up here, and we will send you an email to organize and match you to as many pen pals as you'd like to send letters to. Volunteer hours available for this opportunity upon request.

We are expecting volunteers to send at least two letters every month, but you can feel free to contact your pen pal(s) more often if you'd like! Please note that pen pals are under no obligation to write back, although some may definitely love to-- in case you would specifically like your penpal to respond, let us know and we are happy to coordinate that.

Sign up today and spread love to those who need it most.

Questions? Comments? Concerns?
Please click "respond" and we will follow up with you.

Lafayette PTA is in need of 2 layer cloth face masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among our STAFF/STUDENTS who will begin in-person learning on April 5th.  The school district has provided cloth face masks but these are too large for our young learners.  The PTA has purchased disposable face masks but ideally we would like to provide reusable cloth face masks for students who need them for in-person learning. Please read this page for more information about sewing face masks.

We are requesting 20 masks for children in grades K through 5th grade. If you’re able to provide some or all of these masks, please click “respond” and we will reach out to you to confirm the number of masks you can provide and delivery details. We ask that each volunteer responding to this request plan to make at least 5 masks.

Finished masks can be delivered to us on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday between 8am-4pm at the front of the school at:

Lafayette Elementary School

2645 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116