Opportunities From: Serve Washington

Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW) is an educational institution teaching people how to see. Through our 53-credit Certificate Program, classes and workshops; free exhibitions and public programs; and publicly accessible facilities where we teach the history and future of photography. We are currently seeking Board of Trustee Members to champion our mission and help expand our network of community members.

The Board of Trustees Provides:

The Board of Trustees has a current maximum of sixteen members and a minimum of five. FAQs are below:

What is the time commitment as a Board Member?

Terms are three years, with the possibility of two term renewals for a potential maximum of nine consecutive years. The board meets approximately ten times a year on the first Tuesday of the month, which may be subject to change. Trustees are expected to attend the meetings in person or via other means, as well as interact with the institution and its constituents by attending openings, lectures, and the two major fundraisers annually.

What is the financial commitment as a Board Member?

A total minimum of approximately $5,000 annually—we ask board members to commit to a table at the October benefit (currently $2,500), $1,500 as a suggested minimum for an unrestricted gift, and $1,000 toward an experience at PCNW such as taking a class or workshop, participating in an event, or purchasing artwork through our gallery.

 What expertise or interests are you seeking in a Board Member?

Organizationally we are currently seeking those with expertise in: Fundraising, Legal, Technology, Strategic Planning, and Capacity building / Capital

Programmatically we also seek expertise in: Corporate Connections and Partnerships, Communications, and Marketing

What benefits do Board Members receive?

 Access to an amazing community

Purpose

The Tennis Outreach Programs Board of Directors is looking for an energetic and passionate team member to develop and implement our next fundraising strategy. This individual will seek individual donors, corporate sponsorships, matching gifts and grants to help support TOPs mission, "Empowering youth for lifetime success through tennis, education, fitness, and character development regardless of economic circumstance."

Position Summary

Work with our TOPs Board Members and Operations team to understand organizational fundraising goals

Develop relationships with local community and businesses interested in supporting youth sports and life-skill enrichment programs. 

Research national donor profiles and potential charitable organizations

Set goals, track progress and report monthly

Requirements

The successful candidate loves working with people, customers and community members! We're looking for someone with a passion for helping non-profits,  previous fundraising experience with a range of skill sets including oral and written communications, email marketing, knowledge of fundraising cycles,  donor cultivation strategies and donor presentation skills.  Ability and willingness to develop familiarity with individual, mid-level and major gift giving. 

Reports to - The volunteer position reports to the President of the Board of Directors

Commitment - Two year commitment

Location

Kirkland, WA - This role is mostly virtual leveraging video conferencing.  Monthly board meetings in person or virtual as needed.

About

Tennis Outreach Programs (TOPs) was created by  Marceil Whitney in 2003 as a desire to give back to the community by reaching disadvantaged, at-risk youth as well as other kids and teens, using tennis and education as a vehicle for success.

Application

Submit a resume or inquiry to Marceil Whitney mwhitney@tennisoutreach.org

Joining the Bainbridge Island Club Advisory Board (CAB) is a great opportunity to learn about and support the programs, services and opportunities that the Boys & Girls Club is committed to providing. CAB members serve as Boys & Girls Club ambassadors. You are a vital connection, not only to the neighborhoods where our clubs operate, but to the families we serve, and the staff who we value and support.

Opportunities for volunteering, social gatherings and business networking are some of the many perks of serving as a Bainbridge Island Club Advisory Board member!

REST SUMMARY

REST exists to provide pathways to freedom, safety, and hope for victims of sex trafficking and people involved in the sex trade. REST offers programs that are centered on the strengths, needs and individual choices of each survivor we serve. In fiscal year 2019 REST connected with 785 individuals through our holistic continuum of services. In all of our programs, we work with survivors to increase their safety and move toward healing, stability and economic self-sufficiency. REST believes that everyone deserves to be loved and everyone deserves a life without exploitation. We are motivated and inspired by our faith as a Christian organization and dedicated to serving people of all faiths and backgrounds.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUMMARY

The Board of Directors is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the organization. To that end it: 1) determines how the organization will carry out its mission through long and shortrange planning; 2) adopts an annual budget and provides fiscal oversight; 3) recruits, orients, and develops board members; 4) hires and evaluates the performance of the Executive Director; 5) evaluates the overall performance of the organization in achieving the mission; and 6) establishes policies for the effective management of the organization.

In partnership with REST’s Director of Engagement, this board position shares accountability and is instrumental in working towards the financial success of REST fundraising including our cornerstone annual event, A Night of REST. This board member will bring a strong desire to meet or exceed annual goals and possess a tenacious commitment to connecting potential donors to the mission of REST.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand and promote the organization’s mission

• Be familiar with the organization’s programs, policies, and operations

• Work collaboratively to center the voices and needs of victims and survivors of sex trafficking and people with lived experience in the sex trade when making decisions for the organization 

• Inform organizational values, policies, and practices to support sustainability and healthy expansion

• Attend board meetings and appropriate committee meetings as applicable

• Actively offer to take on special assignments or serve on at least one committee

• Review agenda and supporting documents prior to meetings

• Make an annual contribution to the organization commensurate with ability

• Leverage network to support the fundraising efforts of the organization

• Contribute to recruiting guests and sponsors for A Night of REST annual gala

• Keep current on issues and developments in the anti-trafficking movement and approaches to serving survivors of sexual exploitation

• Adhere to the REST code of ethics, conflict of interest policy, and confidentiality policy

• Contribute to the improvement of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization

• Contribute to the spiritual health of the board of directors and the executive team

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work alongside Director of Engagement to cast vision, set goals and review and/or create the annual fundraising strategy and plan

• Actively identify potential supporters and donors, introduce the REST development team, and support making the case for funding the organization

• Personally meet with potential donors/funders to make a case for funding the organization, answer questions, etc.

• Actively identify and recruit potential chairperson and committee members for REST’s annual A Night of REST gala

• Provide insights into current charitable giving trends and local funding sources

• Other special assignments as applicable and/or as time allows

TIME COMMITMENTS (APPROXIMATE)

• Attend the REST Training Day (8 hours on a Saturday, offered quarterly)

• Attend and actively participate in board meetings, approximately two hours in length on Monday evenings, held every-other month

• Attend and actively participate in the annual meeting in May, approximately 3 hours

• Attend special events and fundraisers, including the annual A Night of REST Gala. (Two fundraisers per year recommended)

• Attend the annual REST Anniversary Party in November, (2 hours)

• Meet with potential donors/funders to make a case for funding the organization, answer questions, etc. (approx 12 hours quarterly)

• Participate in special assignments in coordination with the executive team (time commitment is based on the assignment)

QUALIFICATIONS

As a prerequisite, the successful candidate must believe in the core values of REST and be driven by the mission. The candidate should demonstrate a passion for breaking new ground to lead social change.

• Proven track record in fundraising success

• Experience working with vulnerable populations, especially survivors of sexual exploitation preferred

• Experience in nonprofit management and governance preferred

• Ability to broaden the reach of the organization

• Willingness to invest time into the organization

• Demonstrates the characteristics of a servant leader

• Ability to engage in constructive and productive dialogue, valuing all voices and supporting consensus-driven decision making

• Board members must not represent a conflict of interest

• Board members must align with the REST Statement of Faith, values, and principles of care

• Board members must pass a criminal background check

LENGTH OF TERM:

Two years, no current limit on number of terms

REPORTS TO:

Entire Board of Directors

COMPENSATION:

This is a volunteer position

While many of us are practicing social distancing, there are many low-income seniors and adults with disabilities who need essential medical transportation to their cancer treatments and dialysis. If you can help even once a week, it would make a huge impact in getting our clients to their life-sustaining treatments. This qualifies as an essential service that volunteers can provide.

A little background on Volunteer Services:
Volunteer Services, a program of Catholic Community Services, assists low-income elders and persons living with disabilities. Volunteers can provide assistance with light housecleaning, transportation, grocery shopping, home repair and yard care. With a little help from volunteers, clients can continue to live independently in their homes.

Due to the vulnerable population we serve, volunteers must complete an application, pass a background check, and attend an orientation.

Daily meals are needed at a couple Catholic Community Services programs in Downtown Seattle.

CCS at the Holiday Inn

CCS is currently putting up over 120 of our more at-risk clients at the Holiday Inn hotel from St Martin de Porres Shelter, Lazarus Center, and our veterans program. They are in hotels to allow these vulnerable clients to social distance. Lunch and snacks are needed everyday for about half of the clients staying at the hotel (so enough for about 60-70 people). All meals should be delivered to the Holiday Inn (211 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109) between 11am and 12pm and should be for 60-70 people. Lunches are the priority need over snacks for any given day. If interested, please click "respond" and we will follow up with more information. 

Bakhita Gardens

Bakhita Gardens houses and provides services for formerly homeless women in Seattle. Lunch meals are being requested on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to help feed these women during the pandemic. All meals should be delivered to Bakhita Gardens (118 Bell Street, Seattle, WA 98121) between 11am and 12pm and should be for 80-90 people. If interested, please click "respond" and we will follow up with more information. 

REST SUMMARY

REST exists to provide pathways to freedom, safety, and hope for victims of sex trafficking and people involved in the sex trade. REST offers programs that are centered on the strengths, needs and individual choices of each survivor we serve. In fiscal 2019 REST connected with 785 individuals through our holistic continuum of services. In all of our programs, we work with survivors to increase their safety and move toward healing, stability and economic self- sufficiency. REST believes that everyone deserves to be loved and everyone deserves a life without exploitation. We are motivated and inspired by our faith as a Christian organization and dedicated to serving people of all faiths and backgrounds.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUMMARY

The Board of Directors is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the organization. To that end it: 1) determines how the organization will carry out its mission through long and short- range planning; 2) adopts an annual budget and provides fiscal oversight; 3) recruits, orients, and develops board members; 4) hires and evaluates the performance of the Executive Director; 5) evaluates the overall performance of the organization in achieving the mission; and 6) establishes policies for the effective management of the organization.

In partnership with the Executive Director, the Impact Management board member is responsible for setting the tone and providing oversight of REST’s practices related to monitoring and improving organizational impact over time. This includes providing input on REST’s impact strategy and how the organization tracks, monitors, and analyzes data related to program performance metrics. This board member will work closely with the Programs board member and Programs leadership to collaborate on ways to strengthen REST’s organizational impact and program effectiveness.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Understand and promote the organization’s mission

Be familiar with the organization’s programs, policies, and operations

Work collaboratively to center the voices and needs of victims and survivors of sex

trafficking and people with lived experience in the sex trade when making decisions for the organization

Inform organizational values, policies, and practices to support sustainability and healthy expansion

Attend board meetings and appropriate committee meetings as applicable

Actively offer to take on special assignments or serve on at least one committee

Review agenda and supporting documents prior to meetings

Make an annual contribution to the organization commensurate with ability

Leverage network to support the fundraising efforts of the organization

Contribute to recruiting guests and sponsors for A Night of REST annual gala

Keep current on issues and developments in the anti-trafficking movement and

approaches to serving survivors of sexual exploitation

Adhere to the REST code of ethics, conflict of interest policy, and confidentiality policy

Contribute to the improvement of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization

Contribute to the spiritual health of the board of directors and the executive team

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Work alongside Executive Director and Impact Manager to oversee evaluation and implementation of program evaluation tools to analyze effectiveness of programs, and advise on critical reporting for the organization

Contribute to design and implementation of impact strategy and approach, including theory of change, program logic models, and impact assessment

Support efforts to leverage data to increase resources and funding needed to expand program impact

Contribute to impact updates and communications to the Board via email or in meetings in coordination with the Programs board member

Bring best industry practices in data analytics and impact management and advise on their suitability to REST

Other special assignments as applicable and/or as time allows

TIME COMMITMENTS (APPROXIMATE)

Attend the REST Training Day (8 hours on a Saturday, offered quarterly)

Attend and actively participate in board meetings, approximately two hours in length on Monday evenings, held every-other month

Attend and actively participate in the annual meeting in May, approximately 3 hours

Attend special events and fundraisers, including the annual A Night of REST gala. (Two fundraisers per year recommended)

Attend the annual REST Anniversary Party in November, (2 hours)

Meet with potential donors/funders to make a case for funding the organization, answer questions, etc. (approx 6 hours quarterly)

Participate in special assignments in coordination with the executive team (time commitment is based on the assignment)

QUALIFICATIONS

Proven education and professional track record in program evaluation and/or data analytics or business intelligence

Experience working with vulnerable populations, especially survivors of sexual exploitation preferred

Experience in nonprofit management and governance preferred

Ability to broaden the reach of the organization

Willingness to invest time into the organization

Demonstrates the characteristics of a servant leader

Ability to engage in constructive and productive dialogue, valuing all voices and supporting consensus-driven decision making

Board members must not represent a conflict of interest

Board members must align with the REST Statement of Faith, values, and principles of care

Board members must pass a criminal background check

LENGTH OF TERM:

Two years, no current limit on number of terms

REPORTS TO:

Entire Board of Directors

COMPENSATION:

This is a volunteer position

REST SUMMARY

REST exists to provide pathways to freedom, safety, and hope for victims of sex trafficking and people involved in the sex trade. REST offers programs that are centered on the strengths, needs and individual choices of each survivor we serve. In fiscal 2019 REST connected with 785 individuals through our holistic continuum of services. In all of our programs, we work with survivors to increase their safety and move toward healing, stability and economic self- sufficiency. REST believes that everyone deserves to be loved and everyone deserves a life without exploitation. We are motivated and inspired by our faith as a Christian organization and dedicated to serving people of all faiths and backgrounds.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUMMARY

The Board of Directors is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the organization. To that end it: 1) determines how the organization will carry out its mission through long and short- range planning; 2) adopts an annual budget and provides fiscal oversight; 3) recruits, orients, and develops board members; 4) hires and evaluates the performance of the Executive Director; 5) evaluates the overall performance of the organization in achieving the mission; and 6) establishes policies for the effective management of the organization.

While all Board members are responsible for contributing to the improvement of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout the organization, this board position helps REST adopt a set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that produce a culturally responsive and diverse yet welcoming environment for clients and staff. In partnership with the Executive Director and executive team, the DEI Board member is responsible for influencing the strategic goals and direction and holding the organization accountable for achieving important outcomes related to DEI.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Understand and promote the organization’s mission

Be familiar with the organization’s programs, policies, and operations

Work collaboratively to center the voices and needs of victims and survivors of sex

trafficking and people with lived experience in the sex trade when making decisions for the organization

Inform organizational values, policies, and practices to support sustainability and healthy expansion

Attend board meetings and appropriate committee meetings as applicable

Actively offer to take on special assignments or serve on at least one committee

Review agenda and supporting documents prior to meetings

Make an annual contribution to the organization commensurate with ability

Leverage network to support the fundraising efforts of the organization

Contribute to recruiting guests and sponsors for A Night of REST annual gala

Keep current on issues and developments in the anti-trafficking movement and

approaches to serving survivors of sexual exploitation

Adhere to the REST code of ethics, conflict of interest policy, and confidentiality policy

Contribute to the improvement of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization

Contribute to the spiritual health of the board of directors and the executive team

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Advise on the definitions and identification of systemic racial injustice, implicit organizational bias, cultural responsiveness, and an equity mindset

Provide culturally inclusive recommendations to management for the purpose of advancing diversity and social justice and eliminating structural biases

Audit existing policies, practices, and programmatic literature to identify systemic barriers to equity and inclusion, and ensure cultural responsiveness

Recommend changes to organizational policies that do not reflect inclusive or equitable approaches

Consult with leadership team to improve training and training practices of key staff and leaders, to ensure diverse and inclusive perspectives. May include assisting with implementation

Consult with executive team around recruiting and hiring practices to increase diverse representation

• Other special assignments as applicable and/or as time allows

TIME COMMITMENTS (APPROXIMATE)

• Attend the REST Training Day (8 hours on a Saturday, offered quarterly)

Attend and actively participate in board meetings, approximately two hours in length on Monday evenings, held every-other month

Attend and actively participate in the annual meeting in May, approximately 3 hours

Attend special events and fundraisers, including the annual A Night of REST gala. (Two fundraisers per year recommended)

Attend the annual REST Anniversary Party in November, (2 hours)

Meet with potential donors/funders to make a case for funding the organization, answer questions, etc. (approx 6 hours quarterly)

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and concepts

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with culturally diverse staff and populations to influence and bring about positive change

Honors the contributions and strengths of all cultures

Experience working with vulnerable populations, especially survivors of sexual exploitation preferred

Experience in nonprofit management and governance preferred

Ability to broaden the reach of the organization

Willingness to invest time into the organization

Demonstrates the characteristics of a servant leader

Ability to engage in constructive and productive dialogue, valuing all voices and supporting consensus-driven decision making

Board members must not represent a conflict of interest

Board members must align with the REST Statement of Faith, values, and principles of care

Board members must pass a criminal background check

LENGTH OF TERM:

Two years, no current limit on number of terms

REPORTS TO:

Entire Board of Directors

COMPENSATION:

This is a volunteer position

REST SUMMARY

REST exists to provide pathways to freedom, safety, and hope for victims of sex trafficking and people involved in the sex trade. REST offers programs that are centered on the strengths, needs and individual choices of each survivor we serve. In fiscal 2019 REST connected with 785 individuals through our holistic continuum of services. In all of our programs, we work with survivors to increase their safety and move toward healing, stability and economic self- sufficiency. REST believes that everyone deserves to be loved and everyone deserves a life without exploitation. We are motivated and inspired by our faith as a Christian organization and dedicated to serving people of all faiths and backgrounds.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUMMARY

The Board of Directors is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the organization. To that end it: 1) determines how the organization will carry out its mission through long and short- range planning; 2) adopts an annual budget and provides fiscal oversight; 3) recruits, orients, and develops board members; 4) hires and evaluates the performance of the Executive Director; 5) evaluates the overall performance of the organization in achieving the mission; and 6) establishes policies for the effective management of the organization.

In partnership with the Executive Director and Director of Operations, the Legal board member is responsible for providing legal oversight of REST’s operations. This board member will work closely with other board members and the executive team to identify and mitigate any legal risks for REST.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Understand and promote the organization’s mission

Be familiar with the organization’s programs, policies, and operations

Work collaboratively to center the voices and needs of victims and survivors of sex

trafficking and people with lived experience in the sex trade when making decisions for the organization

Inform organizational values, policies, and practices to support sustainability and healthy expansion

Attend board meetings and appropriate committee meetings as applicable

Actively offer to take on special assignments or serve on at least one committee

Review agenda and supporting documents prior to meetings

Make an annual contribution to the organization commensurate with ability

Leverage network to support the fundraising efforts of the organization

Contribute to recruiting guests and sponsors for A Night of REST annual gala

Keep current on issues and developments in the anti-trafficking movement and

approaches to serving survivors of sexual exploitation

Adhere to the REST code of ethics, conflict of interest policy, and confidentiality policy

Contribute to the improvement of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization

Contribute to the spiritual health of the board of directors and the executive team

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Research issues to recommend appropriate course of action (managing and mitigating risk) associated with legal matters affecting REST

Review and assess liability for REST contracts

Provide insight and serve as advisor on legal matters such as insurance, employment law, and landlord/tenant requirements

Stay current on non-profit industry trends and recommend best practices for REST

Other special assignments as applicable and/or as time allows

TIME COMMITMENTS (APPROXIMATE)

Attend the REST Training Day (8 hours on a Saturday, offered quarterly)

Attend and actively participate in board meetings, approximately two hours in length on Monday evenings, held every-other month

Attend and actively participate in the annual meeting in May, approximately 3 hours

Attend special events and fundraisers, including the annual A Night of REST gala. (Two fundraisers per year recommended)

Attend the annual REST Anniversary Party in November, (2 hours)

Meet with potential donors/funders to make a case for funding the organization, answer questions, etc. (approx 6 hours quarterly)

QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctorate required

Admitted to the Washington State Bar preferred

Experience in nonprofit management, governance and/or legal services preferred

Experience working with vulnerable populations, especially survivors of sexual

exploitation preferred

Ability to broaden the reach of the organization

Willingness to invest time into the organization

Demonstrates the characteristics of a servant leader

Ability to engage in constructive and productive dialogue, valuing all voices and

   supporting consensus-driven decision making

Board members must not represent a conflict of interest

Board members must align with the REST Statement of Faith, values, and

principles of care

Board members must pass a criminal background check

LENGTH OF TERM:

Two years, no current limit on number of terms

REPORTS TO:

Entire Board of Directors

COMPENSATION:

This is a volunteer position

Vision House is a Christian social service agency based near Seattle, Washington. Since 1990, Vision House has provided housing, support services and child care for homeless families with children.

We are seeking individuals or groups who are willing to provide dinner for families recovering from homelessness.  We provide life skills classes for our residents, and need a simple dinner for approximately 20, which will enable parents to attend the class.  There is no need to serve the dinner, just deliver in disposable containers.  These classes are held on Monday and Thursday evenings, though another drop-off time can be arranged. 

Helping just one time is wonderful, and hugely blesses our staff and residents!

Join us in supporting young people in Seattle's University District! Teen Feed works with the community to offer support to meet basic needs, build strong relationships, and ally with homeless youth as they meet their future off the streets. Teen Feed meets youth nightly with a hot, home-cooked, and nutritious dinner along with access to basic needs and caring adults. Street Outreach teams meet young people where they're at, providing resources and access to youth-centered case management. 

Since COVID, Teen Feed has transitioned to hot to-go meal service. Volunteers will help cook or package hot meals in our kitchen, which will be distributed to young people by trained staff. Dinner volunteer opportunities available in the University District from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. 

**Some safety considerations: We are asking that at this time anyone who may fall into a high-risk category does not participate in person at dinner. Please reach out if you need further clarification on what "high risk" might look like. Additionally - we are working to limit our in-person teams to no more than 3 or 4 individuals at a time in order to comply with social distancing. Face masks required at all times, do *not* come in person if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms of illness. 

The minimum age is 15, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian until age 18. 

Click "respond" and we will follow up with you to schedule a shift!

Helping us with funding is the fastest way for you to make a difference in this vulnerable population as we grapple with the immediate physical needs of homelessness and hunger.   Online peer to peer fundraisers are a great way to help us to meet those needs right now!  If you are willing to spread the word, tell your networks about us, and help raise awareness- you will make a huge impact!

Visit our website at iwantrest.com, or contact me with questions at lisa@iwantrest.com

In this crisis, the already vulnerable individuals and families whom we serve are facing extreme hardship and difficult survival decisions.  REST is responding with safe spaces for survivors to rest, food and basic necessities, and rental assistance.  But the need is well beyond our budget!  

Many of our clients, who have successfully gotten out of the sex trade, are now losing the jobs they fought so hard to get.  They need your support with food and rent assistance.  We know that times are challenging for all.  We know that many people who want to give may not be able to right now- and that is ok.  

But if you can give right now, please do.  Grocery cards and Orca cards are any easy way to make sure that our clients have access to food and expand the area in which they can work.  Help us offer hope to victims of sexual exploitation.  Your support can make a world of difference in someone's life, and possibly keep them from being homeless once again at the end of all of this.  Email me at lisa@iwantrest.com if I can answer any questions for you!  Thank you!!

What Is FIRST Washington?

FIRST Washington supports and engages today’s tech-native youth with a league of their own, inspiring them to build on their passions and preparing them to be the STEM leaders of tomorrow.

We ignite youthful minds through education, hard work, mentorship, and healthy competition.

Just as important, participants are integrated into a fun, team-based learning environment created to encourage their interests, teach the benefits of collaboration, boost self-confidence – and illuminate the exciting world of STEM study and careers.

The Job:

FIRST Washington is seeking a talented marketing and social media professional to help us get the word out during this time of need.  Schools may be closed for face-to-face learning but after-school STEM programs are still an important part of the curriculum.  We want our community to know we support them.  We want current and prospective donors to know we're still around and can always use a helping hand.

What Will You Be Doing?

Qualifications:

Please hit "respond" if interested.  We'd love to hear from you!

Songea’s, an all-volunteer Sammamish, WA based 501©3, works with two Tanzania NGOs to provide basic needs and education to vulnerable children in underserved villages in southern Tanzania, East Africa.  We also meet urgent needs identified by impoverished villagers including drilling their first clean water wells, constructing infrastructure, and in Lutukira Village building a comprehensive Health Center and their first Vocational Classroom. USA architects and engineers provide pro bono design expertise and mentoring so paid village workers learn new skills and appropriate technology on the job as they build. Learn about our mission and accomplishments at www.songeaskids.org.

Our success depends on skilled, dedicated volunteers. Members of our volunteer teams experience great satisfaction as their dedication lifts up entire villages and opens the path to a successful future for orphaned and vulnerable children. The volunteer grant writer will receive from the volunteer grant researcher detailed information about agencies and organizations likely to fund our priority projects in Africa. The grant writer will draft grant proposals working with the President. Previous grant writing experience is preferred. We seek a minimum commitment of one year and a person with excellent writing skills. The writer will maintain a grant tracking system so deadlines for proposal submission and reports are met. This is a VIRTUAL opportunity where the person works from their own home and communicates online.

Songea’s, an all-volunteer Sammamish, WA based 501©3, works with two Tanzania NGOs to provide basic needs and education to vulnerable children in underserved villages in southern Tanzania, East Africa.  We also meet urgent needs identified by impoverished villagers including drilling their first clean water wells, constructing infrastructure, and in Lutukira Village building a comprehensive Health Center and their first Vocational Classroom. USA architects and engineers provide pro bono design expertise and mentoring so paid village workers learn new skills and appropriate technology on the job as they build. Learn about our mission and accomplishments at www.songeaskids.org. Our success depends on skilled, dedicated volunteers.   Members of our volunteer teams experience great satisfaction as their dedication lifts up entire villages and opens the path to a successful future for orphaned and vulnerable children.

We are seeking two volunteer grant researchers to work online from their own homes. Using tools such as GrantStation, the volunteer will identify and document agencies and organizations likely to fund priority projects in Africa so we accomplish our mission. This information will be given to our grant writer.

Create friendship bracelets we can give to campers – both at camp, through the mail, or at hospitals! You can click here for tutorials on some of the main types of friendship bracelets, or make your favorite style.

Please feel free to be creative! We need patchwork quilts to decorate every twin-sized bed in our cabins. The size of the quilt should be 60 inches wide by 80 inches long. Please make sure these quilts are machine washable and are not too heavy or warm.

Warm Fuzzies, which each camper takes home at the end of camp, are sewn to a pre-made pattern. This ensures all fuzzies are consistent in size and shape. The children we serve often have severe allergies and sensitivities, which limits our use of supplies to only new fabric that is machine washable. Visit our Warm Fuzzy Project page for the pattern and more details!

Position: Program Assistant Volunteer (unpaid)

Organization: After-School All-Stars Puget Sound

School Locations: Remote (potentially September-December)

Work Hours: Typical hours are Monday-Thursday between 2:30 – 5:30pm (approx. 2 hours per day)

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is one of the leading national after-school program providers in the country. With a special focus on the middle school age group, our comprehensive school-based programs include Academic Readiness, Career Exploration, STEM, Wellness, and the Arts to help build the knowledge and skills children need to succeed, both in school and in life. Founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1992, ASAS provides free, daily after-school programs to more than 90,000 youth in over 450 school sites in 19 chapters across the U.S. With the award of a national expansion grant, ASAS launched programs in the Puget Sound region during Fall 2016 and will be heading into our fifth program year. ASAS Puget Sound is serving approximately 600 students at three public school sites in Kent, Skyway/Renton and Tukwila.

WHAT WE NEED:

ASAS is currently seeking passionate and talented people to support the daily needs of our programs.  Reporting to the Site Coordinator, Program Assistants are responsible for helping to manage virtual Zoom classrooms, ensuring the safety of students, and supporting the daily operation and implementation of each program. Programs you may support include, but are not limited to:

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Program Assistant should embody ASAS’s core values: accountable, collaborative, transparent, proactive, and entrepreneurial and will demonstrate the ability to lead students to accomplish established objectives.

Curriculum:

Youth Supervision:

Facilitation:

Data Management:

This role may focus more on direct service (likely virtual), program support, or a hybrid of the two depending on the individual’s experience and skill set.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
The successful candidate will have a familiarity with and passion for working with underserved youth, in addition to the following:

HOW TO APPLY: 

To learn more about ASAS, please visit our website:

www.afterschoolallstars.org

www.ASASPugetSound.org

Ongoing support is needed to keep up with packing boxes and distribution to guests.

Email Diane.warbus@usw.salvationarmy.org or find details on their website.

Position Title: Bag Lunch Distribution Volunteer

Community Need Met: The mission of Friendship House is to reflect the heart of God by feeding, sheltering, clothing, and healing… to empower those in need. A Bag Lunch Distribution Volunteer supports the ability to feed healthy meals to families, friends, and neighbors in our community. Volunteers will get to see firsthand the needs of our community while also taking steps to relieve the burden of those needs through providing a meal. Volunteers get to talk with meal recipients and be part of a web of resources for those recipients.

Qualifications: Volunteers must be willing and able to complete the following tasks

Location and Time Commitment: Shifts are from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on every day except for Tuesday and Friday when another organization provides a lunch service. Volunteers are asked to commit to volunteering for at least one consistent shift weekly or bi-weekly for a minimum of three months. Ending times for shifts are only estimates. Volunteers are expected to remain until all duties are complete.

How to Apply: Submit a Need Response on Skagit Volunteer Center or contact Olivia Hickerson for more information about this position. Both application routes will go through an application and an interview before placement into a volunteer position.

Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Olivia Hickerson by email at olivia@skagitfriendshiphouse.org or by phone at (360) 336-6138 ext. 110

Position Overview: Kitchen Servers are essential in the continued ability to provide healthy meals for our communities. This includes work to prepare food, serve food, and maintain operations of the kitchen.

Position Details: The Kitchen Server will be in a fast-paced environment working closely with others. These tasks include customer service skills, attention to detail, willingness to take direction, and an embrace of diversity in the workplace.

 Community Need Met: The mission of Friendship House is to reflect the heart of God by feeding, sheltering, clothing, and healing… to empower those in need. A Kitchen Server supports the ability to feed healthy meals to families, friends, and neighbors of our community.

Location and Time Commitment: Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one shift per week for a minimum of three months. All service will be completed at Friendship House Café at 108 Snoqualmie Street, Mount Vernon. Following are the available shifts

How to Apply: Submit a Need Response on Skagit Volunteer Center or contact Olivia Hickerson for more information about this position. Both application routes will go through an application and an interview before placement into a volunteer position.

Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Olivia Hickerson by email at olivia@skagitfriendshiphouse.org or by phone at (360) 336-6138 ext. 110

Urban Family is in need of face masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among youth and families who live in low-income apartment complexes. Please read this page for more information about sewing face masks.

We are requesting 1,900 masks. 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 100 masks. 

Finished masks can be delivered/mailed to us at:

17725 115th Place SE

Renton, WA 98055

Donating is the fastest way for you to make a difference as we grapple with the impact of the Coronavirus. Donate at https://www.stlukesseattle.org/give. If you are able to purchase XL non-latex gloves for food prep, we are in desperate need.

If you would also like to give your time, we would love to have the help. The process of cooking, packaging, and safely distributing food to our guests has overwhelmed our very committed but dwindling number of volunteers able to serve during this pandemic. We need help from our wider community to keep serving around 100-200 vulnerable neighbors.

Never Stop Moving (NSM) is a Seattle, WA based organization founded and run by womxn for the advancement of womxn’s leadership and empowerment in the outdoor community.

Our mission is to create and foster opportunities to empower womxn through outdoor experiences, education, and community.

Our vision is to be a strong community of empowered womxn with the confidence and independence to mentor all womxn including those from underrepresented and underserved communities to experience the outdoors and receive outdoor education.

The Marketing Intern will join the NSM team and collaborate with the board and volunteers to create content for our social media channels and monthly newsletter.

Responsibilities:

Desired skills and experience:

Opportunities to:

Time commitment: We would love for you to join our team for at least four months and volunteer about 8 hours per week.

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

Never Stop Moving (NSM) is a Seattle, WA based organization founded and run by womxn for the advancement of womxn’s leadership and empowerment in the outdoor community.

Our mission is to create and foster opportunities to empower womxn through outdoor experiences, education, and community.

Our vision is to be a strong community of empowered womxn with the confidence and independence to mentor all womxn including those from underrepresented and underserved communities to experience the outdoors and receive outdoor education.

The Board of Directors is composed of leaders dedicated to the organization’s vision who act as advocates and ambassadors for NSM and are fully engaged in identifying and securing the resources necessary for the organization to thrive. They make personal contributions of time, money, connections and expertise.

Treasurer Responsibilities:

Board Member Responsibilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

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

HealthPoint is a community health organization providing quality healthcare for over 100,000 patients annually.

We need masks of all types, especially n95 size small. We can accept cloth masks.

We also accept cash donations to our COVID-19 response fund as we gear up to respond to the needs of our community for additional primary and behavioral health care.

Attain Housing has Kirkland and Bellevue transitional Housing homes that need some outdoor yardwork TLC (Tender Loving Care). 

We have lots of easy projects that could be handled easily by 1 or 2 people or even a small group.

Projects are for 2 to 4 hours.  Our staff will provide water, tools, hand sanitizer and answers to your yardwork questions!

Projects include:

Let us know if you would like to help out or if you have a small group.  We would love to put together a project based on your group's size, abilities, and schedule.

Become a volunteer support group facilitator and make a difference in a caregiver's life. Provide help and hope in a trusting place.

We are currently recruiting facilitators for dementia specific caregiver support groups in Tacoma.

We provide excellent trainings, ongoing support, resources, and continuing education opportunities. A screening and application process is required.

Individuals who are often best qualified as support group facilitators include working or retired social workers, nurse and other healthcare professionals, educators, clergy, counselors, and former family caregivers. Commitment of at least one year is required.

Attributes of a facilitator

Be a part of the team! For more information in Washington contact:

Katya Strohl
kstrohl@alz.org

https://www.childrenshomesociety.org/donate

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many families who were already food-insecure now find themselves with children out of school — children who ordinarily received more than half of their daily nutrition at school through free and reduced-price meals.  These families often make trade-offs with other living expenses and employ coping strategies to secure such household items as toilet paper, toothpaste, soap, or disposable diapers.

Children’s Home Society of Washington is dedicated to helping these families now more than ever.  Consider donating today to support our efforts to help families in need in King County.

Suggested Donations:

https://www.childrenshomesociety.org/donate

Fred Meyer, QFC, Safeway Gift cards between $25-$100

We will be distributing these resources in compliance with COVID-19 public health recommendations.

To Donate:

Contact us at 253-854-0700 or email southking@chs-wa.org

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many families who were already food-insecure now find themselves with children out of school — children who ordinarily received more than half of their daily nutrition at school through free and reduced-price meals.  These families often make trade-offs with other living expenses and employ coping strategies to secure such household items as toilet paper, toothpaste, soap, or disposable diapers.

Children’s Home Society of Washington is dedicated to helping these families now more than ever. Consider donating today to support our efforts to help families in need in the North Seattle area.

 Suggested Donations:

Fred Meyer, Shell Gas Station, and Food Store Gift Cards: $25-$100

Diapers sizes 1-6 (highest need sizes 4-6)

Baby Wipes

Toilet Paper

Cleaning Supplies

Hand Sanitizer

We will be distributing these resources in compliance with COVID-19 public health recommendations.

 Drop off Donations: Monday 11am-1pm/Tuesday 11am-1pm

12545 Lake City Way NE Chris.Leverson@CHS-WA.org

Children's Home Society of Washington is in need of face masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among our staff and volunteers who are working to provide emergency services to families in need. Please read this page for more information about sewing face masks.

We are requesting 400 masks. 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 25 masks.

Finished masks can be delivered/mailed to us at:

Donna Verretto

C/O Children's Home Society of Washington

4115 NE 62nd Street

Seattle, WA  98115

(206) 388-5870

KWA is in need of bilingual volunteers speaking Korean, Vietnamese, and/or Cambodian. These volunteers will assist with senior lunch box by working in the kitchen, assisting with sign-in, and delivering food to senior housing.

Lunch is provided for volunteers!

Volunteers are needed:

Qualifications

KWA is supplying volunteers with gloves, masks, and hand sanitizer. To keep themselves and others safe, volunteers must:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Hieu Nguyen at 253-538-8362 or HNguyen@kwacares.org.

RIFC and SWEL's mission is to provide a high quality part-time preschool experience for children ages 3-5 in a warm, nurturing, culturally relevant environment. We create an environment where children can continue to live out their childhoods. We believe children learn best when the curriculum is child-centered, play-based, and emergent, based on their interests and passions. We also believe that by thoughtfully planning social experiences, activities, environments, and teacher-child interactions we facilitate children’s success in kindergarten and beyond.

With our reopening after this COVID19 outbreak, we continue to follow the best health and safety protocol to keep all staff, families, and children safe. 

We've encountered that the use of GLOVES is flowing quickly. 

If you are able to donate boxes of single use, powder free gloves please connect with us and respond to this opportunity! They can be delivered at 6535 Delridge Way SW or we can schedule a no contact delivery at that address. 

We are in need of extra as we continue to prevent the spread of COVID19. 

Thank you for your willingness to help care for our neighbors affected by this pandemic.

In response to COVID-19, Medical Teams International has shifted normal operations to focus on two key objectives:

With these two objectives in mind, we are in need of volunteers to help support our first focus - that of providing emergency dental drop-in clinics.

As of now, the clinics in Pierce County occur at the following day and time:

These clinics are located at St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood and are from 9 am until 3 pm.

Apply today by clicking on the following link:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/MedicalTeamsInternational1/VolunteerApplication.

Select "Mobile Dental" as your area of focus. When it asks if you have already been assigned a clinic, please type in Pierce County.

As you are aware, this is a rapidly changing situation and we may need to either expand or scale down operations as we look at how best to support local health systems and safely serve beneficiaries during this time. We greatly appreciate your willingness, patience, and understanding.

We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy during this time.

The Volunteer Janitor assures the health of all staff and clients by keeping key areas of our administration building clean. A clean building shows pride in our workplace and encourages the confidence of our clients and partnering agencies.

Reports to: Stacy Blaisdell, Volunteer and Community Relations Coordinator

Location: The Salvation Army of Tacoma Administration Building 1501 6th Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405

Responsibilities and Duties

Qualifications

If you're interested or have any questions, please contact Stacy Blaisdell at stacy.blaisdell@usw.salvationarmy.org or 253-572-8452 ext. 104.

Warehouse Assistants receive inventory and stock donated items of all kinds, including but not limited to food, clothing and dry goods. The Warehouse stocks our Food Bank and is a vital part of providing basic human needs to our clients.

Reports to: Lewis Ketcham

Location: The Salvation Army Tacoma Corps Warehouse 1501 6th Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405

Responsibilities and Duties

Qualifications

If you're interested or have any questions, please contact Stacy Blaisdell at stacy.blaisdell@usw.salvationarmy.org or 253-572-8452 ext. 104.

Food Bank Workers keep a consistent flow of goods through the food bank to assure that our clients in need of food are served to the best of our ability. The Food Bank is an important part of our fight to provide basic human needs in the City of Tacoma.

Reports to: Heather Wiley

Location: The Salvation Army of Tacoma Food Bank 

Responsibilities and Duties

Qualifications

If you're interested or have any questions, please contact Stacy Blaisdell at stacy.blaisdell@usw.salvationarmy.org or 253-572-8452 ext. 104.

Join us to serve those in need. Click respond for more information.

The Food Bank @ St. Mary's serves over 1500 walk-in clients a week as well as delivering food to home bound seniors, schools and community programs. We are open for food distribution on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and for other tasks on Tuesday and Thursday. We have volunteer opportunities for various specific positions just now:

Computer check-in

Bakery pickup driver

Food handling and sorting

Lunch cook

Also we can always use help with food distribution and sorting.

The Public Health Reserve Corps is currently seeking new volunteers who meet membership criteria to assist in the response to COVID19 and future emergency responses. 

If you are interested in joining, please send an email to phrc@kingcounty.gov!

Recovery Café is in need of face masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among our Members experiencing homelessness, addiction, and other mental health challenges. We are continuing to provide to-go meals for our Members, who need masks to protect themselves and others while picking up necessary food and supplies. Please read this page for more information about sewing face masks.

We are requesting 100 masks. 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 10 masks.

Finished masks can be delivered/mailed to us at:

2022 Boren Ave; Seattle, WA 98121

While many of us are practicing social distancing, there are many low-income seniors and adults with disabilities who need essential medical transportation to their cancer treatments and dialysis. If you can help even once a week, it would make a huge impact in getting our clients to their life-sustaining treatments. This qualifies as an essential service that volunteers can provide.

A little bit about Volunteer Services:
Volunteer Services is a program of Catholic Community Services. VS provides volunteers who help with the living independence of low-income elders and people living with disabilities. Volunteers are matched to someone based on their interest and volunteering is done on YOUR schedule, in YOUR neighborhood! Just help once to four times a month doing housework, shopping, transportation, yard work, minor home repair, and companionship and make a huge difference in someone’s life. 

Due to the vulnerable population we serve, volunteers must complete an application, pass a background check, and attend an online orientation.

While many of us are practicing social distancing, there are many low-income seniors and adults with disabilities who need essential medical transportation to their cancer treatments and dialysis. If you can help even once a week, it would make a huge impact in getting our clients to their life-sustaining treatments. This qualifies as an essential service that volunteers can provide.

A little background on Volunteer Services:
Volunteer Services, a program of Catholic Community Services, assists low-income elders and persons living with disabilities. Volunteers can provide assistance with light housecleaning, transportation, grocery shopping, home repair and yard care. With a little help from volunteers, clients can continue to live independently in their homes.

Due to the vulnerable population we serve, volunteers must complete an application, pass a background check, and attend an orientation.

Northwest Art Alliance which produces the Best of the Northwest Art and Fine Craft Show,  is seeking applicants for the Board of Directors who have a Passion for Art and Fine Craft!

We invite interested parties from all over the NW United States to Join a group of artists and art advocates to advance the mission of this non-profit organization. Help us chart the future of this dynamic arts organization through artist development, broad community connections and opportunities for new pathways to celebrate art and fine craft.  If you have questions or would like to apply, please press the respond button and we will be in contact. 

What is the commitment and focus for members of the Board of Directors?

TIME COMMITMENT

SKILLS, TALENT AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED some or all or… something you think of

For 50 years, Wonderland Child & Family Services has offered therapies and family supports for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities through early-intervention services. 

Now Wonderland will also provide these comprehensive supports and services at our new Hope RISING Clinic for Prenatal Substance Exposure. This groundbreaking new model combines interdisciplinary assessment and diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) with evidence-based therapies for children, supports for the entire family, and community education to reduce shame and stigma.

We are looking for a pro bono attorney to review the new forms and service agreements given to the families we will be serving at the clinic to ensure all parties' rights and responsibilities are clear and tenable. This work can be done remotely, outside of regular business hours if needed.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist with data and inventory management, distribution channel outreach and/or provide support for marketing and design objectives  

RESPONSIBILITIES (may vary depending on role)

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education and Experience:       

Required:

Preferred:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

ORIENTATION & TRAINING

New Volunteers will maintain in compliance with Refugee Artisan Initiative and program-specific standards in regard to competencies, safety and confidentiality.

Skate Journeys is expanding what is possible for anyone who wants to learn to skate, and expanding what is possible on skates! We are looking for someone to assist us in telling our story on our website. We've got two talented people to support you in the actual development of the website, but we need you to help us in telling our story! 

Do you have experience creating videos and or in marketing?  Washington Vocational Services needs your skills and creativity!  We are looking for a volunteer to work with us in creating two short videos highlighting the work that we do and the lives that we change.  These videos will be used at our annual fundraising event and for other fund development activities.  We also have opportunities for volunteers to use their marketing skills to help in developing marketing brochures for fund development.  

We are in need of an experienced website builder and manager to update and manage our current soccer website.  We are also looking for an experienced social media volunteer to create social media accounts (Facebook & Twitter) and manage them (post essential info).

This position is flexible and can be worked on at home.  A few regular meetings with BHYS admin will be required in order to discuss content and what needs to be updated.

We do require background checks on all volunteers 18 and older.

Are you passionate about closing the opportunity gap for under-served youth? Are you interested in having big impact with a small organization? Do you have the time to commit to rolling up your sleeves to expand our program and create sustainable systems for the future success of our Scholars? We are seeking individuals interested in fundraising, strategic planning, governance, and programming (in that order). We are based in Seattle, WA, but desire to add individuals nationally, especially in Dallas, TX and New York, NY. Scholars reside and attend colleges in most states. For more information - connect with us today. We look forward to hearing from you!

Can you tell a great story?  Do you love to document your life on the internet? Help Feet First build a bigger web presence and promote our events. Work with our webmaster to create a more impactful website and blog.  Work in the office or remotely.  

Hey Everyone! Due to Covid 19 our studio is closed. We are offering online Zoom classes, however not all of our students have access to technology at home. We are looking for used or new computers or tablets that have video and audio functionality. Thank you so much!

Somali Youth & Family Club (SYFC) is a small nonprofit with an important mission, to provide vital services in housing, education, advocacy and community engagement to South King County. As we are small, a volunteer grant writer will make an enormous difference and impact on the organization. With their help, SYFC will be able to reach even more underserved people in the community and change their lives for the better. The Volunteer Grant Writer will assist our Development Officer in assembling and submitting grant requests, establishing and maintaining personal contact and relationships with granter contacts. They will help conduct research and maintain a calendar of submissions and other deadlines.

As the pandemic continues we are finding it challenging to find flexible funding to further help our community. Our need for someone who can focus solely on searching for grants is more important than ever.  

Estimated Time Commitment: Very Flexible, work remotely. Would prefer 2–4 hours a week.

All Volunteers must submit to and pass a background check.

Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Duties & Responsibilities: 
Volunteer must have their own Laptop/Computer/Tablet.

Skills:

Benefits:

America’s blood centers need donors #NowMoreThanEver. The COVID-19 pandemic is devastating our blood supply: blood drives have been canceled and donors are afraid to visit centers. The American Red Cross has recommended hospitals reduce blood product utilization by 25%. This is a deadly shortage that affects millions, including anemic, transplant, cancer, surgery, sickle cell, trauma, and pregnant patients. There is no alternative for blood.

In response, we have launched our COVID Code Red campaign to support blood centers and the healthcare system. The goal of this campaign is to start a social movement to bring greater awareness and rally young people nationwide to advocate for their local centers. UBI leadership would provide support to those volunteers or Code Red Responders. Responders have the opportunity to make a substantial impact on the health of their community and give back during this hard time.

Click here to sign up. 

Right now, our main challenge is finding the necessary personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies and other supplies necessary to serve our clients and the staff in their homes. As people continue to deplete the stock in the stores, we are trying to secure gloves, gowns, masks, goggles, disinfecting wipes and sprays, bleach, hand sanitizer, hand soap, paper towels and other supplies necessary to properly disinfect the homes and provide protection for our staff and the individuals we support. There is a lack of resources, so we are worried that our current supply will not last throughout this crisis.  

Unlike other businesses, we can’t follow the recommendations from the CDC and Department of Health and have our staff work from home. Our staff provide 24-7 care in the homes to the individuals we support, so we need to continue to provide staffing in the homes. 

Specific items we are in need of currently are:

Hand Sanitizer

Disinfecting Spray

N-95 Masks

Grocery Store Gift Cards for our clients

Our staff have been very creative at finding sources of PPE and other necessary products but when we find them we must act fast. Monetary donations are gladly accepted to go directly to our COVID19 response. 

You can mail your donations to:

Alpha Supported Living Services

16030 Juanita Woodinville Way NE

Bothell, WA  98011 or go directly to our website 

www.alphasls.org

Our office is closed to visitors and volunteers, please contact Dave Bushnell at dbushnell@alphasls.org if you have any questions in regards to your donation.

Thank you so much for helping us!

 Due to the COVID-19 outbreak many of the families with whom we work, and are already struggling, are in need of gifts cards for groceries and gas.

Attain Housing houses and supports with case management services 37 King County families transitioning from homelessness in apartment homes in Kirkland and Bellevue. We also keep housed Eastside families at risk of eviction by providing rental assistance. For 31 years, we have served as a staple on the Eastside helping families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

The COVID-19 crisis has hit the most vulnerable neighbors in our community the hardest. Clients in Attain Housing's safe and supportive transitional housing program are all extremely low-income, living on an average annual salary of about $10,000. Our Stable Home clients are also low- to moderate income, and 2 of every 5 are disabled.

 Donating is the fastest way for you to make a difference as we grapple with the impact of the Coronavirus. If you would also like to give your time, we would love to have the help.

Immediate needs:

Eviction prevention: As low-wage workers in East King County are sent home from their jobs with no pay, or need to stay home with children whose schools or day cares are closed, Attain Housing's Stable Home program keeps them housed with immediate funds to help cover their rent. Help your vulnerable neighbors with a donation to Stable Home.

Transitional housing: Attain Housing families are struggling to pay their rent, utility, transportation and food costs due to layoffs, reduced hours, and for many, the need to stay home with children whose schools or day cares are closed. Each household pays a rent based on 30% of their monthly income or at least $150. The average rent paid is $365 per month.  Our case managers are helping their clients manage their stress, connect to resources, and if possible, add more hours at a different job. Your donation immediately helps these families transitioning from homelessness.

To respond to the crisis created by the COVID-19 outbreak, the Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS) through its Muslim Community Resource Center (MAPS-MCRC) and AlSadaqa program are providing additional social and humanitarian services. We have allocated additional funds to reach out and help as many people as possible through the following services:

Donating is the fastest way for you to make a difference as we grapple with the impact of COVID-19.  You can donate at www.tinyurl.com/mapscovid19.  

If you would also like to give your time, we would love to have the help as well.  Sign up at https://www.mapsredmond.org/covid-19/

The King County Sexual Assault Resource Center wants the community we serve to know we are continuing full operations during the COVID-19 public health emergency. This includes our 24-Hour Resource Line for help and information at 1.888.99.VOICE, as well as therapy, family education, legal advocacy and other supports for survivors and their families. All services are offered in both English and Spanish.

Survivors face enormous barriers to justice and healing under the best of circumstances. The majority of families KCSARC serves are further stressed by closures of workplaces, schools, childcare and more. They are anxious about loss of income and supports ushered in by the crisis.

As we absorb the unanticipated costs of new technology needed in order to deliver uninterrupted services, our nonprofit is also scrambling to respond to clients’ escalating needs for basics like groceries, transportation, or housing to make it possible for them to participate in therapy and engaged in their legal cases.

Over the last three years, demand for KCSARC’s services has increased 22% and has held steady. As we respond to survivors who are now facing enormous additional barriers to healing, our nonprofit’s resources are stretched thinner than ever.

We are counting on the support of community members to help us continue delivering the services and supports that survivors and vulnerable families need to heal, especially during these challenging times. 

THANK YOU FOR STANDING WITH SURVIVORS DURING THIS PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY!

Donating is the fastest way to make a difference as we navigate the impact and ever changing landscape of this virus. If you would like to give your time, please see our post for Food Distribution Volunteers.

Catholic Community Services’ ARISE shelter is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to protect and support the homeless community in Renton. ARISE is sheltering medically fragile and elderly individuals and families experiencing homelessness in hotels in order to prevent vulnerable people from contracting COVID-19. Sheltering vulnerable individuals in hotels allows for social distancing at the main shelter. Hotels provide a safe place for clients to “stay home” in accordance with current public health and state orders. Catered and delivered meals support nutrition and allow everyone to stay inside as much as possible. Reducing the need to leave the hotel minimizes possible exposure and spread of the virus in the community. As the pandemic evolves the number of clients needing to shelter in hotels will increase. ARISE is also hiring an additional staff member to sanitize the shelter. CCS is requesting cash donations in order to ensure that clients will be able to stay in hotels and receive meals until the crisis is over. Donations will be used to pay for hotel stays, catered meals for guests, and additional staffing costs.

 To donate directly to ARISE shelter, visit the ARISE donation page.

Donating is the fastest way to make a difference as we navigate the impact and ever changing landscape of this virus. If you would like to give your time, we would also welcome that. Please see our request for Food Distribution Volunteers.

In order to protect those most vulnerable to serious complications if infected with Covid-19 and to allow for social distancing at congregate shelters, Catholic Community Services is placing elderly and medically fragile individuals and families experiencing homelessness in hotels throughout King County. Hotels provide a safe place for clients to “stay home” in accordance with current public health and state orders. Catered and delivered meals, one a day Monday through Thursday and three on Fridays per guest, support nutrition and allow everyone to stay inside as much as possible. Reducing the need to leave the hotel minimizes possible exposure and spread of the virus. Currently, we are housing and providing meals for approximately 33 individuals and 6 families. This number is consistently growing as more clients are identified. CCS is requesting cash donations in order to ensure that clients will be able to stay in hotels and receive meals until the crisis is over. Donations will be used to pay for hotel stays and catered meals for guests.

Catholic Community Services’ programs serving communities experiencing homelessness are asking volunteers to sew and donate face masks for staff to use during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Catholic Community Services’ programs serving communities experiencing homelessness need face masks for staff working on the front lines at programs during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Here are the sewing instructions, video tutorial and locations where you can drop off or mail your mask donation.

Volunteer are needed to distribute sack lunches to individuals and families experiencing homelessness that are sheltered in hotels throughout King County.

Catholic Community Services is sheltering medically fragile and elderly individuals and families experiencing homelessness in hotels in order to prevent vulnerable people from contracting Covid-19. Approximately 45 individuals have been placed in hotels around King County to allow clients to stay inside and follow social distancing rules. A vital part of remaining healthy is having access to healthy food. CCS has partnered with Seattle Prep to make and deliver bagged lunches to hotels. Each client receives 3 lunches and 3 drinks daily. Seattle Prep volunteers are unable to deliver the meals directly to clients. Volunteers are needed to help distribute food to clients. Food distribution volunteers will meet the food delivery volunteer at the hotel during the timeslot. They will then be responsible for contacting the clients and alerting them that food has arrived.

Donating is the fastest way to make a difference as we navigate the impact and ever changing landscape of this COVID-19 crisis. If you would like to give your time, please see our post for Food Distribution Volunteers.

Catholic Community Services’ REACH OUT shelter and Federal Way Day Center is responding to the Covid-19 pandemic in order to protect and support the homeless community in Federal Way. REACH is sheltering medically fragile and elderly individuals experiencing homelessness in hotels in order to prevent vulnerable people from contracting COVID-19. Sheltering vulnerable individuals in hotels allows for more social distancing at main shelters. Hotels provide a safe place for clients to “stay home” in accordance with current public health and state orders. Catered and delivered meals support nutrition and allow everyone to stay inside as much as possible. Reducing the need to leave the hotel minimizes possible exposure and spread of the virus in the community. As the pandemic evolves the number of clients needing to shelter in hotels will increase. The Federal Way Day Center, providing essential services, is expanding hours of operation in response to the pandemic.

CCS is requesting cash donations to help pay increased costs due to the rapid response to COVID-19. Donations will be used to pay for emergency hotel stays, meals for guests, and additional operations costs at Federal Way Day Center due to increased hours.

To donate directly to REACH shelter, visit the REACH donation page.

To donate directly to the Federal Way Day Center, visit the Federal Way Day Center donation page.

Donating is the fastest way to make a difference as we navigate the impact and ever changing landscape of this virus. If you would like to give your time, please see our post for Food Distribution Volunteers.

Catholic Community Services’ ARISE shelter is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to protect and support the homeless community in Renton. ARISE is sheltering medically fragile and elderly individuals and families experiencing homelessness in hotels in order to prevent vulnerable people from contracting COVID-19. Sheltering vulnerable individuals in hotels allows for social distancing at the main shelter. Hotels provide a safe place for clients to “stay home” in accordance with current public health and state orders. Catered and delivered meals support nutrition and allow everyone to stay inside as much as possible. Reducing the need to leave the hotel minimizes possible exposure and spread of the virus in the community. As the pandemic evolves the number of clients needing to shelter in hotels will increase. ARISE is also hiring an additional staff member to sanitize the shelter. CCS is requesting cash donations in order to ensure that clients will be able to stay in hotels and receive meals until the crisis is over. Donations will be used to pay for hotel stays, catered meals for guests, and additional staffing costs.

To donate directly to ARISE shelter, visit the ARISE donation page.

Donating is the fastest way to make a difference as we navigate the impact and ever changing landscape of this virus. If you would like to give your time, please see our post about Food Distribution Volunteers.

Catholic Community Services’ New Bethlehem Day Center and Eastside Shelter for Families are responding quickly to the COVID-19 crisis. The family shelter on the Eastside is hosted nightly by the local faith community in church facilities. New Bethlehem provides a place for families to spend their days and attend to basic needs such as laundry and hygiene. The family shelter and day center are collaborating together to expand hours of operation and to provide transportation in order to keep families indoors as much as possible.

Catholic Community Services is sheltering medically fragile families experiencing homelessness in hotels in order to prevent vulnerable people from contracting COVID-19. Sheltering vulnerable families in hotels allows for better social distancing at the main shelter. Hotels provide a safe place for families to “stay home” in accordance with current public health and state orders. Catered and delivered meals support nutrition and allow everyone to stay inside as much as possible. Reducing the need to leave the hotel minimizes possible exposure and spread of the virus in the community. As the pandemic evolves the number of clients needing to shelter in hotels will increase.

Monetary donations are needed to cover increased operations costs due to increased hours of operation, transportation costs and hotel and catering fees.

If you would like to donate directly to New Bethlehem Day Center, visit their donation page.

If you would like to donate directly to Eastside Emergency Family Shelter, visit their donation page.

Donating is the fastest way to make a difference as we respond to the needs of the community during the evolving pandemic crisis. If you would like to give your time, please see our post about Food Distribution Volunteers.

Catholic Community Services’ St Martin de Porres Shelter and the Lazarus Center are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to protect and support the homeless community in Seattle. St Martin provides shelter to over 212 men experiencing homelessness. In order to allow for proper social distancing, St. Martin has opened a new shelter facility at the Boeing Airport in Everett. Both the original and the new location have expanded hours to 24/7 to allow everyone to stay inside. The Lazarus Center operates 24/7 providing essential hygiene and support to people experiencing homelessness. The Lazarus Center is seeing an increase in hygiene and sanitation supply needs and costs.

St Martins is moving medically fragile and elderly individuals experiencing homelessness into hotels in order to prevent them from being exposed to and contracting COVID-19. Sheltering vulnerable individuals in hotels allows for more social distancing at the main shelters. Hotels provide a safe place for clients to “stay home” in accordance with current public health and state orders. Catered and delivered meals support nutrition and allow everyone to stay inside as much as possible. Reducing the need to leave the hotel minimizes possible exposure and spread of the virus in the community. As the pandemic evolves the number of clients needing to shelter in hotels will increase.

Monetary donations are needed to cover increased operations costs due to increased hours and staffing cost, and hotel and catering fees.

If you would like to donate directly to St Martin de Porres Shelter, visit their donation page.

If you would like to donate directly to the Lazarus Center, visit their donation page.

Donating is the fastest way to make a difference as we respond to the needs of the community during the evolving pandemic crisis. If you would like to give your time, please see our post about Food Distribution Volunteers.

Catholic Community Services’ Noel House Programs provides up to 52 overnight shelter beds at host churches. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Noel House Programs has move quickly to open a 24/7 shelter at the Columbia Community Center in Seattle. This shelter will allow women to stay inside all day and night in accordance with current public health and state orders to “stay at home.”

Catholic Community Services is also identifying elderly and medically fragile community members that access shelter services in order to move them into hotels to avoid exposure and contraction of Covid-19. Hotels provide a safe place for clients to “stay home”. Catered and delivered meals support nutrition and allow everyone to stay inside as much as possible. Reducing the need to leave the hotel minimizes possible exposure and spread of the virus in the community. As the pandemic evolves the number of clients needing to shelter in hotels will increase.

Monetary donations are needed to cover increased operations costs due to increased hours and staffing cost, and hotel and catering fees.

If you would like to donate to Noel House Programs visit their donation page.

For more information please email ccskingcountyinfo@ccsww.org. 

Catholic Community Services’ programs serving communities experiencing homelessness and income instability are seeking supply donations to respond the Covid-19 PANDEMIC.

Catholic Community Services’ programs are seeing an increase in needs for supplies to respond the Covid-19 Pandemic.

The below items are needed:

Donating is the fastest way to make a difference as we navigate the impact and ever changing landscape of this virus. If you would like to give your time, please see our post about Food Distribution Volunteers.

Catholic Community Services’ Kent Community Engagement Center (CEC) is responding to the Covid-19 pandemic in order to protect and support the homeless community in Kent. The CEC provides essential services such as showers, laundry and meals to community members that are experiencing homelessness. In order to provide additional services in response to Covid-19, the CEC is adding an additional day or operation and expanding hours of service.

To donate directly to Kent Community Engagement Center, visit the CEC donation page.

EBC is in need of diapers, diaper wipes, formula, new shoes, used laptop computers, and hygiene items.  You can help! Connect with others to organize virtual collection drives or events, participate in our Every Minute Counts Challenge,  sign up as a company to do the 6th annual Diaper Derby or make a financial donation online.

For 31 years, Catholic Community Services Issaquah Meals Program (IMP) has been serving hot, nutritious dinners to anyone in need, no questions-asked, Mondays-Fridays. Since COVID-19 entered our communities, IMP remains open and will continue to provide hot meals and a warm, dry space for those who have nowhere to go. However, we anticipate more individuals and families utilizing our services during this challenging time.

To help us accommodate for the anticipated growing need, we are asking financial contributions and also for supplies such as paper plates, paper cups, napkins, hand sanitizers, and disinfecting wipes for our dedicated volunteers that serve meals each night for proper and safe clean up. If you are interested in serving meals during this time or to coordinate supplies drop off, please contact Griffin Cole at 425-679-0342. We understand it is not possible for everyone to serve meals due to health concerns, we always appreciate meal donations. Please note that meals must be prepared in a commercial kitchen under supervision of someone with a food handlers permit. Additionally, there is an application process for those who would like to serve meals. 

The fastest way to help our efforts is to make a financial contribution to help support our efforts. Donations can be made on our website:

Donations: https://secure2.convio.net/ccsww/site/Donation2?df_id=5501&mfc_pref=T&5501.donation=form1

Program Website: https://ccsww.org/get-help/shelter-homeless-services/issaquah-meals/

At Volunteer Services of Catholic Community Services, volunteers assist low-income seniors and adults with disabilities with chore assistance, shopping, laundry, and yard work assistance. However, in the midst of COVID-19, we have redirected our volunteers to ensure program participants get their groceries and medications, essential medical transportation, and phone check-ins.

We are asking for supplies such as gloves, hand sanitizers, and disinfecting wipes for our dedicated volunteer drivers and grocery deliverers to help us safely provide services to our program participants at this time. We can arrange a “no-contact” drop off location or do a curb-side pick-up from your car.

If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support our efforts, donations can be made on our website: https://secure2.convio.net/ccsww/site/Donation2?df_id=5342&mfc_pref=T&5342.donation=form1

Program Website: https://ccsww.org/get-help/services-for-seniors-people-with-disabilities/volunteer-services/volunteer-services-king-county/

At Volunteer Services of Catholic Community Services, volunteers assist low-income seniors and adults with disabilities with chore assistance, shopping, laundry, and yard work assistance. However, in the midst of COVID-19, we have redirected our volunteers to ensure program participants get their groceries and medications, essential medical transportation, and phone check-ins.

During this time, many program participants have expressed the difficulty in paying for their groceries. We are asking for monetary donations in order to purchase gift cards for program participants to offset costs.

If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support our efforts, donations can be made on our website: https://secure2.convio.net/ccsww/site/Donation2?df_id=5342&mfc_pref=T&5342.donation=form1

Program Website: https://ccsww.org/get-help/services-for-seniors-people-with-disabilities/volunteer-services/volunteer-services-king-county/

Pike Place Market is the soul of Seattle - we are 500 local businesses, 400 senior residents, specialized social service agencies, and thousands of local workers, artists, and friends. And the Market Foundation needs YOUR help in sustaining the future of this vibrant Market community!

In this COVID-19 crisis, our staff is raising vital funds and helping community members navigate pressing needs such as Market Community Safety Net requests, unemployment filings, food access, housing referrals, and so much more.

There are 3 ways you can help the Market community in its greatest hour of need: 

1. SHOP LOCAL – Essential food business at Place Market are open and have delivery, take out and online ordering options. Flower farmers, artists and specialty shops rely on online shoppers at this time. Please be intentional on how you spend your money to help small, local businesses survive this economic crisis.

2. DONATE TO OUR MARKET COMMUNITY SAFETY NET – This fund supports individuals who live, work or access services in the Market community, are facing a sudden financial crisis and need support to regain stability. Since the COVID-19 crisis emerged 2 weeks ago, the demand has skyrocketed and we anticipate the need will overwhelm our existing system. We’ve already received more than 1,000 calls for support.

3. GIVE TO OUR SPRING HYGIENE DRIVE– Give new and unused toiletries to keep our Market community services and clients healthy in this time of need.

No matter your contribution, you can make a difference to the Market community at its greatest time of need 

Volunteers are needed at St. Leo's Food Connection to help during the COVID crisis! We need people to...

1. Sort food donations, fill boxes for clients, and distribute food to clients. Shifts are available at these times:

Partial shifts are always welcome!

2. Assist with food pick-ups using St. Leo Food Connection vehicles.

We are in a high risk area as we share a campus with Nativity House (drop-in center and shelter).  We provide gloves (and soon masks), we sanitize regularly, we are limiting the number of clients in the building at one time, and we are implementing 6 foot social distancing.

Volunteers should be between the ages of 18 and 60, in good health, and have no underlying conditions (such as being immunocompromised.)

Please note that the entrance to the Food Connection is off the parking lot in the back of the building.

If interested, please contact Caroline Comfort at carolinec@foodconnection.org

The covid-19 crisis is a deafening wake-up call of the inadequacy of health care availability and access in America, and of the fiscal politization of our public health system. Health Care for All Washington has long advocated for universal access and coverage of health care. Our mission is high quality, sustainable, affordable, publicly financed, privately delivered health coverage for all Washington residents. We seek to eliminate the stark disparities in health and health care by race, ethnicity, class, gender, and citizenship status; and to expand and rebuild our public health system capable of rapid response and resiliency in the face of contagion or catastrophe.

Most of us want to make a difference, to leave the world a better place. People who have health problems, or who would be financially devastated by an illness or accident, are on the sidelines of life.  .We believe that Health Care for All Washington is making a difference, because access to health care enables admittance to life and all she has to offer:  liberty, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.”

Formed in 1994, HCFA-WA is the oldest grassroots organization in Washington that is solely dedicated to bringing about publicly funded, privately delivered universal health care. Two-thirds of its Board of Directors are healthcare professionals, providing expert guidance and insight into the development of public policy. And we have been effective. HCFA-WA was instrumental in the progression and passage of the Pathway to Universal Health Care Bill, as well as the Cascade Care Bill, in 2019. This year, HCFA-WA advanced several bills containing costs of prescription drugs and addressing the cost of insulin; the bills we incubated passed with nearly unanimous support.

We seek individuals committed to the evolution of our health care system. While we always need and welcome providers in healthcare, HCFA-WA is in need of those with backgrounds in financial analysis, budgeting, fiscal policy, legal compliance and disclosure, public relations, and communications, governance, and development.

Determine the policies and board procedures necessary to advance single-payer universal health care in Washington; strengthen the organization’s research and policy development; ensure the organization is operating at peak efficiency and in full compliance with all applicable laws and intent; expand HCFA-WA’s membership; raise funds to support the operation of HCFA-WA’s programs; and directly advocate in the public policy arena.

Marketing & Communications– Board Committee Member Opportunity

Description: The Pike Place Market Foundation nurtures a thriving Market community so that everyone within it has the opportunity to live their best life possible.

Established in 1982 to uplift the charter of Pike Place Market, the Market Foundation has granted $31 Million to support low-income housing, culturally-appropriate health care, access to healthy food, high-quality preschool, an active community and to fund capital needs within the historic district. As community builders in the Market we partner with, as well as operate and sustain, a network of programs and services that support low-income residents, workers, families and neighbors of the Market.

PURPOSE: Focus our marketing and communications efforts on activities that directly reach internal audiences within our Market community and external audiences such as Seattle residents, current donors, local media, policymakers and community influencers to increase the baseline awareness of the Market Foundation, while deepening the level of understanding of our mission and increasing engagement. 

TERM: One year, eligible for renomination thereafter.

MEETING ATTENDANCE:

Regularly: Monthly meeting (10) per year

Occasionally:

Program events as announced (as a board representative)

Training for Pike Place Market Foundation board membership

Annually: Tours and Visitation of social service agencies

Head of Committee: Patricia Gray, Community Relations Manager

Responsibilities:  

Market Community Outreach 

Goal: Foster goodwill with the Market Community, while also providing a better understanding of the Foundation’s work and activities and how they can get involved.

Digital & Print Communications

Goal: Better align our communications activities across our various digital and print channels in the year ahead, think about what's working, where we could potentially pivot, etc.

Public Awareness Outreach 

Goal: Raise the awareness of the Foundation’s mission and our model for a healthy community with key opinion leaders and leading organizations.

Media Relations Outreach 

Goal: Create a strategic approach to our media relations program that not only continues to raise the awareness of our events and fundraising opportunities, but also drives meaningful coverage of the depth of impact the Foundation is having on the Market community.

Community Services – Board Committee Member Opportunity

Description: The Pike Place Market Foundation nurtures a thriving Market community so that everyone within it has the opportunity to live their best life possible.

Established in 1982 to uplift the charter of Pike Place Market, the Market Foundation has granted $31 Million to support low-income housing, culturally-appropriate health care, access to healthy food, high-quality preschool, an active community and to fund capital needs within the historic district. As community builders in the Market we partner with, as well as operate and sustain, a network of programs and services that support low-income residents, workers, families and neighbors of the Market.

PURPOSE: Stewardship of Foundation assets and ensure responsible financial management

TERM: One year, eligible for renomination thereafter.

MEETING ATTENDANCE:

Regularly: Monthly meeting (10) per year

Occasionally:

Program events as announced (as a board representative)

Training for Pike Place Market Foundation board membership

Annually: Tours and Visitation of social service agencies

Responsibilities:  

Donor Engagement – Board Committee Member Opportunity

Description: The Pike Place Market Foundation nurtures a thriving Market community so that everyone within it has the opportunity to live their best life possible.

Established in 1982 to uplift the charter of Pike Place Market, the Market Foundation has granted $31 Million to support low-income housing, culturally-appropriate health care, access to healthy food, high-quality preschool, an active community and to fund capital needs within the historic district. As community builders in the Market we partner with, as well as operate and sustain, a network of programs and services that support low-income residents, workers, families and neighbors of the Market.

PURPOSE: Ensure the fundraising needs of the Foundation are met by providing strategy and relationship management leadership for the entire Board to meet the Annual Fund goals. 

TERM: One year, eligible for renomination thereafter.

MEETING ATTENDANCE:

Regularly: Monthly meeting (10) per year

Occasionally:

Program events as announced (as a board representative)

Training for Pike Place Market Foundation board membership

Annually: Tours and Visitation of social service agencies

Head of Committee: Christi Beckley, Fund Development Manager

Responsibilities:  

During these challenging times we are experiencing a significant decrease in donations.  Serenity is in need of financial help as well as in-kind donations of supplies to feed our horses. 

We have 22 horses on our 10 acre farm that are being supported 100% by donations. Some of whom are in various stages of rehabilitation.  Please consider donating to support the horses at Serenity by going to our webpage and clicking on Donate or making an in-kind donation by calling Reber Ranch and crediting our account so we can pick up hay, grain and supplements. 

As an animal care facility, we are covered under "essential businesses" under Washington State's Stay Home, Stay Healthy initiative. We cannot care for all our animals without our volunteers. If you have time to spend on the farm we are accepting volunteer applications through our website as well.  Please consider coming to the farm and joining our Volunteer Family  www.serenityequinerescue.com/volunteer or www.serenityequinerescue.com /donate

Thank you so much,  Stay well.  

Seattle Food Committee works with 27 food banks and pantries within the City of Seattle. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working together to support our community and continue our work in the struggle against hunger.

North Helpline Food Bank is looking for folks who want to provide extra support to their local food banks through preparing pre-packaged food items, sorting through donations, and assisting with food distribution.

As an essential service, food banks are still open during the stay at home order, and we can still accept volunteers.

Thank you for your interest in helping our community during this difficult time! We hope to hear from you.

Seattle Food Committee works with 27 food banks and panties within the City of Seattle. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working together to support our community and continue our work in the struggle against hunger.

The Queen Anne Food Bank is looking for folks who want to provide extra support to their local food banks through preparing pre-packaged food items, and assisting with food distribution. Queen Anne Food Bank is specifically looking for volunteers who can:

As an essential service, food banks are still open during the stay at home order, and we can still accept volunteers.

Thank you for your interest in helping our community during this difficult time! We hope to hear from you.

The Young Adult Shelter at the Beacon Center is seeking volunteers to help prepare and serve meals.

(The shelter also needs donations of food and snacks!)

Volunteers are needed at (approximately) these times every day of the week:

Breakfast: 6AM - 9AM

Brunch/snack: Time TBD

Lunch: 1PM - 4PM

Dinner: 5PM - 8PM

Volunteers must have food handlers cards.

If you can help out, please contact Jake at jnau@cmhshare.org or 253.320.4429!

meal preparation to be served for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

all new volunteers for the rescue mission must create a profile at the following site: https://rescue-mission.volunteerhub.com/ 

We are in need of donations of money and food to help us serve our community during this challenging time. Donating is the fastest way to make a difference as we deal with the impact of coronavirus.

If you would also like to give your time, that is very much appreciated! We need help with packing food boxes and drive-up distribution of food at these times:

Please contact Robin by email at ortingfoodbank@yahoo.com or call 360-893-0095.

Thank you for your support!

St. Vincent de Paul Needs Volunteers | Please Help!

We urgently need 10-20 volunteers to help pre-bag food items for neighbors in need.

For more information, please visit svdpseattle.org

Email taij@svdpseattle.org or volunteer@svdpseattle.org

SVdP thanks you for all your help and support! 

All volunteers will participate in the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Screening Questions before volunteering. If the volunteer shows signs of COVID-19, they will not be allowed to volunteer.

Questions:

SVdP Georgetown Food Bank Current Procedure:

Number of Volunteer Needed:

Volunteers will be pre-packing food items for Tuesday distribution.

Volunteers will be handing out prepackaged items to neighbors

Volunteers will be stocking and sorting items.

Volunteers will be handing out prepackaged items to neighbors

Volunteers will be handing out prepackaged items to neighbors

Primarily we need someone to answer phones and take messages from time to time, however, the Volunteer may be asked to help with other small tasks. This is not a physically taxing position; it mostly centers around communications work for our housing team. You are free to work on your own things when there is downtime. This volunteer should also note that we serve a high number of Somali and East African people, so language barriers are a part of the package. Members of our Housing team speak Somali and Arabic, so the calls would simply be passed along to whoever can manage them.

Estimated Time Commitment: Mostly mornings and afternoons, as many hours as the volunteer can commit to. Would prefer 2-4 hours a week.

All Volunteers must submit to and pass a background check.

Office Hours:

Duties & Responsibilities:
Varies depending on what is needed; however, responsibilities would generally include:

Skills:

Benefits:

Our leads are of vital importance to our education program. A Lead will delegate tasks handed down from staff to general volunteers and keep track of pertinent information regarding the program to report to the Volunteer Coordinator. They will help write lesson plans (which they can do remotely) and help staff teach and guide children. Leads will also take part in training and workshops related to education and other relevant job skills and bring those skills back into the information to other volunteers.

Estimated Time Commitment: We can be flexible, but would prefer 4 – 6 hours a week

Program Hours

After School Program

All Volunteers must submit to and pass a background check.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Skills:

Benefits:

Our leads are of vital importance to our education program. A Lead will delegate tasks handed down from staff to general volunteers and keep track of pertinent information regarding the program to report to the Volunteer Coordinator. They will help write lesson plans (which they can do remotely) and help staff teach and guide children. Leads will also take part in training and workshops related to education and other relevant job skills and bring those skills back into the information to other volunteers.

Estimated Time Commitment: We can be flexible, but would prefer 4 – 6 hours a week

Program Hours

After School Program

All Volunteers must submit to and pass a background check.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Skills:

Benefits:

The Sophia Way’s Mission 

To help end homelessness for women in King County by providing shelter, case management, life skills training, social services, and housing (transitional, supportive, and permanent).

The Opportunity

Every day, we serve three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) to nearly 100 women who come to our shelters. The meals are provided by our generous community and we are deeply appreciative of their support.

Providing a meal requires no long-term commitment, training, or background check. All you have to do is sign up online for an available date, then cook (or buy) a meal and drop it off at our location. This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, groups, who love to cook! You can be a one-time or a regular donor. 

Sign up here

The Meals

Lunch at Day Center

For: 40 women 

Drop-off time: 8 - 10:30 AM

Drop-off location: 3032 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 (behind St. Luke's Lutheran Church)

Dinner at Sophia's Place

For: 21 women

Drop-off time: 6 - 6:30 PM

Drop-off location: 3032 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 (behind St. Luke's Lutheran Church)

Dinner at Emergency Shelter 

For: 40 women 

Drop-off time: 8 - 8:30 PM 

Drop-off location: St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 3030 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

Sign up here

Support our staff to create a safe and clean space for women by helping with serving meals and cleaning.

Volunteers support The Sophia Way’s mission by helping the staff provide a safe, clean, and inviting space for the women visiting the Day Center. The primary role of volunteers is to serve food and run the kitchen.

Where

3032 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 (behind St. Luke's Lutheran Church)

Volunteer shifts are 10 AM to 1 PM.

Qualifications

To Apply

Please email volunteer@sophiaway.org explaining your availability, qualifications, and why you are interested in the position

At SYFC we believe in enriching the children in our afterschool program through projects, crafts, field trips and other opportunities. Some of our students need extra attention, whether that be because they have attention issues, problems at home, or simply act out. A Mentor’s responsibility is to partner with the staff to determine which students need the most attention. These are the kids the Mentor will focus on, spending the majority of their time with these students walking them through activities or homework, getting to know them and assuring they respect their instructors. For this reason, we are looking for younger people, High School to College age who can assert a positive impact on their assigned students. Many of the responsibilities are the same as the General Volunteer, however, a Mentor will have designated students to spend the majority of their time with.

Estimated Time Commitment: Very Flexible, set your own hours. Would prefer 3 hours or more a week.

All Volunteers must submit to and pass a background check.

The program runs Monday through Thursday. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Skills:

Benefits:

As a volunteer, you provide essential support to our education team. You will learn and grow professionally in this field, at the same time the children we enrich do. We offer flexible scheduling, professional development and training, as well as other benefits to show our appreciation and commitment to our volunteers. Primarily volunteers will aid staff in our after-school program to enrich children through projects, crafts and discussions.

Estimated Time Commitment: Very Flexible, set your own hours.

All Volunteers MUST submit to a background check. 

The Program runs Monday through Thursday. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Skills: 

Benefits:

As a volunteer, you provide essential support to our education team. You will learn and grow professionally in this field, at the same time the children we enrich do. We offer flexible scheduling, professional development and training, as well as other benefits to show our appreciation and commitment to our volunteers. Primarily volunteers will aid staff in our after-school program to enrich children through projects, crafts and discussions.

Estimated Time Commitment: Very Flexible, set your own hours.

All Volunteers MUST submit to a background check. 

The program runs Monday Through Thursday

Duties & Responsibilities:

Skills: 

Benefits:

Footloose Sailing Association (Footloose) is seeking an individual who is interested in the mission of our organization to join our board as Treasurer. Launched in 1991, Footloose is the Northwest’s premiere sailing program for people of all disabilities, their friends, family, and caregivers. Footloose is dedicated to bringing independence on the water and competence in the sport of sailing to the physically and mentally disabled. We are recruiting for the Treasurer position on our board and are looking for an individual to not only bring their CPA expertise to the board and help us establish good accounting processes but also assist during day sails in the summer months. Also, Footloose is an all volunteer organization that operates on less than $20,000/year. Please visit our website to learn more about what we do and how we make a difference in the community.