Opportunities From: Serve Washington

Hey Visual Communicators-

We want to host a construction tutorial video series and NEED YOUR VIDEOGRAPHER SKILLS!

The ideal candidate would be willing to direct, shoot and edit a series of short tutorial videos with direction from our marketing staff. Other video ideas include short documentary-style story-telling and interviewing.

See our current videos on our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW23UDASmXRDFLyVTVjbSjw 

Some experience required. Call (360) 535-6139 for more detail and to share your portfolio, if available.

We want to showcase our hardworking, home-building families in the Mutual Self-Help Housing Program, but we need your help! 

Some experience preferred. Hours based on your schedule.

Open until satisfied.

Host Families needed in the Kingston, Bremerton,  Olympic and Central Kitsap High School area's for the upcoming 2019-20 school year.  Families are volunteers that give a student a place to sleep/study, daily meals and a loving home.  All families are vetted and screened prior to approval.   www.aspectfoundation.org/cbc for criminal background checks and www.aspectfoundation.org to fill out the host family inquiry.

The students arrive mid/end of August, stay until mid June, have their own spending money, medical insurance, blend into the host families daily routine and attend the host community local high school

Supporting the reception desk at the Museum, greeters welcome visitors to Tacoma Historical Society, answer questions, answer the phone and provide assistance with occasional office support tasks that arise. Greeters excel at customer service and support the mission of Tacoma Historical Society. 

NOTES: 

- Greeters volunteering at 11am assist in opening the Museum. Those who volunteer from 3pm-4pm assist with closing duties. 

- Please try to schedule a minimum of two consecutive 1-hour spots in the schedule. 

Title: New Futures Reading Buddy

Supervisor: Program Coordinator, Grades K-6

Locations: Windsor Heights apartments, Seatac 

New Futures Elementary Program:  The Elementary Program provides children a safe supportive environment both after school and in the summer. Our seven-week intensive summer program focuses on sports, STEM subjects, reading, art, field trips and fun! We start the day with one hour of open reading to further our children’s reading skills. 

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Reading Buddy will assist the Elementary Program Coordinator during open reading time.  Reading Buddies will work with grades 1-6 in both group and individual settings. Reading buddies will use reading methodology introduced by the program coordinator to help students develop and maintain reading skills during the summer.   Reading buddies will also act as mentors and positive role models for the students in the program. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Title: New Futures Reading Buddy

Supervisor: Program Coordinator, Grades K-6

Locations: Arbor Heights Apartments|Woodridge Park Apartments

New Futures Elementary Program:  The Elementary Program provides children a safe supportive environment both after school and in the summer. Our seven-week intensive summer program focuses on sports, STEM subjects, reading, art, field trips and fun! We start the day with one hour of open reading to further our children’s reading skills. 

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Reading Buddy will assist the Elementary Program Coordinator during open reading time.  Reading Buddies will work with grades 1-6 in both group and individual settings. Reading buddies will use reading methodology introduced by the program coordinator to help students develop and maintain reading skills during the summer.   Reading buddies will also act as mentors and positive role models for the students in the program. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The RE Store is looking for an individual to help us with the planning, organizing, planting, weeding, watering, and upkeep of the RE Patch garden.  The RE Patch is a small section behind the RE-Store's warehouse that contains a greenhouse shed, 7-11 garden beds, and many perennials that surround the perimeter.

Daily tasks include

Stop by the store today to fill out an application or contact us for more info!

AHAT is seeking committed volunteers to spend time with our amazing residents. Do you have a few extra hours in your week? We need you! The responsibilities of the volunteers in each of these shifts vary, depending on the time of day, as well as the health of the residents living at the house. Opportunities vary from cooking, landscaping, or just being a basic companion.

As a Companion, you will assist our Activities Coordinator by leading and participating in recreational activities with residents. Activities such as games, crafts, parties, movies, field trips. For more information please contact the Volunteers Coordinator, Roseanna Singleton by phone or e mail.

Requirements

Now more than ever we are hosting events of all kinds in our all-ages alcohol free venue and classroom. From classes to music/art shows we got it all. For these events we often need folks to run the door (sometimes be a bouncer), keep an eye on the safety of attendees and the books, run sound, and hosting. Event's that need the most help are usually Fridays and Saturdays from 7-11 p.m. Please come to our weekly meetings (Wednesdays at 7p.m.), email us (bellingham.alternative.library@gmail.com), or come in during open hours to fill out an application.

Want to get some experience doing simple librarianing?  Do you love alternative literature and alternative topics?  Want to read, talk about, and recommend graphic novels to library patrons?  Come check out the Alternative Library!  We are a cooperatively volunteer run lending library, art space, and community space.  We hold volunteer meetings on Wednesdays at 7pm at our current location, 519 Maple st.  Send us an email (bellingham.alternative.library@gmail.com) or just show up to our meeting if you're interested and want to learn more!

Do you want to get involved with the library but are nervous about the responsibilities or scheduling challenges. There's a great deal of clerical work such as alphabetizing, collection calls, public relations/advertising, and organizing donations that can all be done at anytime of day once you are trained. Please show up to our volunteer meeting Wednesdays at 7 p.m., send us and email (bellingham.alternative.library@gmail.com), or come in during open hours to fill out an application.

Picture a world where young people, no matter their background, know how to budget, save, and invest; a generation of tenacious individuals armed with the confidence, knowledge and capabilities to take control of their financial futures, their careers, and achieve their dreams.

Join JA, school systems, and our partners, and become part of the movement to redefine a generation and place all students on a path to success. We need your enthusiasm, life experience, and a willingness to teach children about how you took chances and shoot for the stars.  Junior Achievement provides the training, curriculum, and a classroom ready to meet you. 

Ready to bring your leadership and support to serve on a Board of Directors of a state-wide non-profit with high growth potential? 

State Board Members Wanted!  Communities In Schools of Washington State (CISWA) is part of the nation’s largest dropout prevention program providing school-based Integrated Student Supports to children and youth most at risk of school failure. Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. The Communities In Schools of Washington State Office (CISWA) is committed to providing support to local affiliate programs serving children in communities across Washington.  Our statewide network currently serves 14 communities across Washington in 28 school districts – including the four largest and two other districts in the top ten. 

We’re ready to bring on a few new members to our Board of Directors team. Below you’ll find information on our board responsibilities and time commitments.

Board Member Responsibilities

Our board members are responsible for governing the State Office as well as developing resources and offering support of its work across Washington State. Duties include:

Time Commitment

Bonus “Wish List” Attributes We’re Recruiting For (not required)

We’re always interested to connect with potential board member candidates who have a passion for our mission and the work of our State Office, AND who can fulfill our board member responsibilities. We’d also consider it a bonus if you had one or more of our priority wish list attributes:

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More About What We Do

Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation’s #1 model for delivering Integrated Student Supports. The key to our mission is to implement our model of site coordination delivering Integrated Student Supports aimed at removing barriers, both social and academic, for students who are at high risk of dropping out. Our unique model places trained site coordinators inside schools to identify at-risk students. Working with school leaders and community partners, the site coordinator provides services and supports through two levels. One level focuses on school-wide needs and the second level provides individual case management supports to address the needs of high-risk students. Our site coordinators help link existing services to students for their identified needs. CIS recruits and trains hundreds of community volunteers each year to work as mentors, speakers and tutors who provide consistent adult guidance, life skills modeling, academic assistance and set the expectation for success in school and in life. Across Washington, more than 73,000 students were served by Communities In Schools Affiliates last year.

Mission: Our mission is to help students from low-income backgrounds transform what they believe is possible for themselves and develop the skills they need to become college-educated leaders who give back to their families and communities.

Results and Impact: Our program works. It gets kids to and through college – with remarkable success rates that beat out even the best local high schools – and reaches beyond academics to help our students see their own potential to succeed in challenging situations and create a ripple effect of lasting, positive change in their communities and in the world. In 2016, 100% of our students graduated high school and 71% of our college students from class of 2010 had completed their Bachelors degree compared with 21% of their peers.

Board Candidate Qualifications:

Board Member Role in Achieving our Vision

Organizational Overview and Mission

At Refugee Artisan Initiative, our mission is to transform the lives of refugee and immigrant women by providing sustainable employment in sewing and handcrafting products. 

 Member, Ambassador Engagement Committee

The purpose of the Ambassador Engagement Committee is to support RAI leadership and team by actively championing the organizations’ strategies and efforts to further the goals of the organization. The committee will provide expertise, insights and guidance on donor engagement strategies, stewardship events, board member participation. They will also serve as a resource to staff and leadership on potential growth and expansion activities, and as an ambassador of RAI, will provide critical connections to community influencers.

 Expectations of Members:

Act in good faith and in the best interest of the organization, to consider all the information available to them and to use prudence, critical thinking and circumspection when making decisions.

Candidate Profile

POSITION SUMMARY

Work directly with potential and new artisans to support RAI onboarding and training curriculum. Help create new sewing pattern samples for product prototypes.  

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist with research, outreach, identification and development of new product lines, vendors and other marketing opportunities to benefit Refugee Artisan Initiative growth.  

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.

Position Description: 

As a WorkSource connection site, North Seattle Family Resource Center serves as a link to employment and education information and services. Assist North Seattle Family Resource Center participants with employment support. Provide direct client services in areas of creating and reviewing resumes and cover letters, assisting with applications, use of social media and networking, interviewing skills and referral to community resource and support services. Performs related duties as required. This position will conduct assessments, provide one-on-one job search assistance, make referrals, and assist participants with job retention and wage progression after placement. 

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Help people in your community with their conversational English skills. Talk Time provides immigrants and refugees with opportunities to practice conversational English in a social setting. Volunteer facilitators work independently or as a team to plan and facilitate small group discussions on a variety of topics focused on language needed in everyday life. Classes are offered at the North Seattle Family Resource Center in Lake City.  https://www.childrenshomesociety.org/volunteerform

Required:

Preferred:

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Sewing Instructors teach beginning and intermediate machine and hand sewing techniques to participants as part of our life skills programming at the North Seattle Family Resource Center. Instructors work with adults and youth, some who have never sewn before. Instructors prepare simple projects, such as pillow cases, bags, children’s pajamas, placemats etc.  Participants are low income and many are immigrants and refugees. We are looking for volunteers to help these participants acquire new skills and increase their family self-sufficiency.

Required:

Preferred:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Coltura is looking for dynamic, diverse and strategic-thinking individuals who want to make a big impact addressing climate change and air pollution.  Coltura works to phase out gasoline use through policy, education and cultural change.  

We are particularly looking for people skilled in building diverse coalitions. in fundraising, in communications, and in outreach to low-income and diverse communities.  

Court Ordered volunteers are welcome at The RE Store! Join our environmental nonprofit and assist in saving materials from entering the waste-stream. Assist with incoming donations, keeping the store clean and organized, helping customers load purchases, and distributing materials throughout the store.  Learn about reuse while you fullfill your court ordered community service.  Stop by and fill out an application today! *Generally we do not accept those who have been convicted of theft or a violent crime*

Do you love organizing and arranging things in an aesthetically pleasing way? We have a position for you! Our retail/presentation volunteer will maintain the sales floor with emphasis on safety issues, presentation, and display of materials. Tasks include:

Stop by The RE Store to fill out an application or contact us for more info. 

Do you enjoy working with building materials and the concept of reuse? The RE Store is looking for volunteers that want to help us with our mission; diverting materials from the waste stream while promoting resuse and sustainable building practices in Whatcom County.

Volunteers would be helping us with the following:

Stop by the store today to fill out an application or contact us for more info!

Skate Like a Girl is changing the culture of skateboarding so that women and girls can participate with confidence, build community, and develop their capabilities on and off the board.

More than 5,000 women and girls step onto a skateboard with the help of Skate Like a Girl, each year. Our three chapters in Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco engage over 15,000 people, of all ages and all genders, through skate camps, community events, and leadership development programs.

By providing opportunities to be involved in the skateboarding community we empower young people, especially young women, to grow into strong, confident leaders who promote and implement social equity.

Requirements: 

Responsibilities:

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is, among other things, a manufacturing facility. We are in need of individuals who can commit to a three hour time slot on a weekly basis, (Monday-Friday, Business Hours), to assist us with downloading pictures for aerospace work orders. This requires U.S. citizenship, a background check, and signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Strong computer skills a must! Training provided. A weekly commitment needed. Three hours per day. Dependability is crucial!

 21 Progress is looking for new board members for at-large board positions.  Board meetings are held quarterly (4-6 meetings per year). We are an active board with outside of meeting responsibilities and opportunities.  We will be holding events this fall for those who are interested in learning more about 21 Progress and our programs.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE BOARD AS A WHOLE

The mission of 21 Progress is to build a 21st century movement for equity & justice.  21 Progress' programs include:

As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:

EXPECTATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

Each individual board member is expected to:

BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO

Interested in applying? Please click respond and then fill out an application here:  https://21progress.typeform.com/to/cgOZ3c

We are Lake City Seniors, a partner site of Sound Generations. We are growing a new and exceptionally welcoming intercultural senior center at the Lake City Community Center in partnership with Seattle Parks & Recreation, Hunger Intervention Program, Sea Mar Community Health Clinics and Chinese Information & Service Center.

Our program offers free and low-cost activities (in English, Spanish, Mandarin & Cantonese) and a hot meal to older adults every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

We are in need of volunteer assistance to support the morning staff person to set-up our Snack Table, Resources Table and Front Desk.  This role also includes being available at the Front Desk to offer a friendly greeting, direct participants to activities, answer questions and be open to having funny and interesting conversations. :)

The shift days are Wednesdays and Fridays, either 8:30am -12pm or 11:30am – 3pm and includes a free lunch.  We are flexible and can work with your schedule so if the above shifts don't work, let's talk to see what does!

All that we ask is that you are open to working in a diverse community, friendly to all guests and flexible with having some down time at the desk.  No experience required, all training will be provided.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions by responding to this post.

Thank you in advance for your consideration - we look forward to hearing from you!

Rainier Scholars is a 12-year program that offers a pathway to college graduation for hard-working, low-income students of color. We provide intensive academic preparation, leadership development and personalized support so our scholars can earn their four-year degrees and become career professionals and leaders in our community.


Young people participating in Rainier Scholars work hard in challenging academic programs, and many need tutoring support to help them through difficult classes. Rainier Scholars is seeking volunteer tutors to help students who are finding their classes particularly challenging.

Responsibilities:

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Frequency and Location:

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Are you passionate about fighting cancer in your community? This is an ongoing year-long volunteer position to become a part of our Making Strides Planning Committee. Making Strides events help raise awareness and funds to help fight breast cancer.

There are many types of roles to get involved with, so we know we can find one that matches up with your interests! Some examples are helping with event planning, promotion and social media, décor and crafts, and fundraising, just to name a few!

If you have been looking for ways to get more involved, give back, collaborate with like minded people, and gain leadership experience, this is the opportunity for you!

Our steward at Wapato Lake Park will be hosting a work party the 4th Saturday of the month.  We will be removing invasive non-native plants and maintaining previous plantings, in an effort to restore the ecology near the wetlands. 

Time: 9am-noon

Where to meet: Near the dog park entrance

Things to bring:

-gloves

-water bottle

-dress for weather

- sturdy shoes

If you want to learn more contact, 253-363-2439 or email: amyb@tacomaparks.com

Did you know.....

At any given time, approximately 10 percent of girls are Girl Scouts, and it’s interesting to know that:

Help her unleash her inner leader. Check out ways to volunteer.

Prepare her for a lifetime of leadership, and be the mentor she needs.

As a volunteer, you’ll introduce girls to new experiences that show them they’re capable of more than they ever imagined. They’ll each find their inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-Taker, Leader)™ after all!

You’ll be their cheerleader, guide, and mentor, helping them develop essential life skills and confidence that will last a lifetime. Imagine the excitement, the impact, the memories made—those are the moments you’ll share at Girl Scouts.

There's lots of different ways you can help her shine!

Be the troop leader that supports her every week—the one that watches her smile get bigger as she grows more confident. Mentor a Girl Scout Cookie Professional during cookie season so she can earn enough to reach the goals she and her troop set. Or work with other adults to provide the kind of behind-the-scenes support that makes it possible for her to make amazing new memories at Girl Scouts.

Whether you can give a few hours, a few weeks, or a few months, volunteering with Girl Scouts is flexible and fun. We have on-line training available as well as a strong community of dedicated volunteers to support you!

Ready to use your excellent communication skills and unparalleled attention to detail at Pacific Science Center? As an Office Volunteer, you will work directly with the Sales Department and Science on Wheels Program to reach out to schools who have scheduled outreach programming for their students. Essential duties include reminding schools that their paperwork is due (via email), checking confirmed schedules for accuracy, and reaching out to schools to address scheduling errors. This is a great opportunity for anyone with interest in furthering their communication skills via phone and email. This is a temporary role that runs through the school year and ends in June 2019. Volunteers need to be available either Mondays or Tuesdays in order to be considered for this position.

The Polack Food Bank On Capitol Hill operates a home-delivery program, providing healthy food and toiletries once a month to clients unable to come to the Food Bank.

Volunteers will prepare, load and deliver needed items to client homes on a designated route. A personal vehicle is required for this position.

This is an opportunity with some flexibility, and it's also a great opportunity for families!

Shifts:

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Make a difference! Empower students in our local schools by helping them learn valuable lessons that will greatly impact their futures!  When you volunteer for Junior Achievement, you enjoy the satisfaction of educating children in the topics of financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship in grades K-12. Through fun and engaging hands-on school programs, JA inspires students to dream big and reach their potential.  Be a part of this!

Our programs allow volunteers to visit a classroom once a week for 4-6 consecutive weeks, teaching content for 30-45 minutes per visit or you may deliver the lessons in one week for 4-5 consecutive days. We also have several JA in a Day opportunities throughout the school year, where programs are delivered in one day.

If providing financial education to students sounds like the perfect fit for you, please contact Regional Director, Carmen Marttila Email: carmenm@jawashington.org 

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Title: Education Center, Teaching Assistant

Supervisor: Bryan Hayes, Education Center Director

Program hours: 10:00-2:00 Monday-Friday

Location: West Seattle| White Center

Education Center: “Our objective is to reach each student at their current level of education and turn their deficits into abilities,” Bryan Hayes, Education Center Director

The education center offers a high school re-entry program, a GED program supportive of teen parents, and a summer writers’ workshop.  Sites located in West Seattle and White Center

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The teaching assistant will provide group and individual tutoring in at least one academic subject. In addition, the teaching assistant will work closely with staff in program implementation areas such as curriculum development, classroom preparation, tracking students’ progress and basic clerical and technical tasks.  Teaching assistants will act as mentor and positive role models for students during the program. 

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Instruction:

Supervision:

 Clerical:

 Technology:

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Engage in your community, Understand non-profit programming - Volunteer SWYFS

Title: Education Center Tutor

Supervisor: Bryan Hayes, Education Center Director

Program hours: 10:00-2:00 Monday-Friday

Education Center: “Our objective is to reach each student at their current level of education and turn their deficits into abilities,” Bryan Hayes, Education Center Director

The education center offers a high school re-entry program, a GED programs supportive of teen parents and a summer writers’ workshop. Sites located in West Seattle and White Center.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Education Center Tutor’s main objective is to provide direct service through individual or group tutoring in one or more academic subject. The Education Center Tutor will work with staff to understand each students’ individual learning goals and how their skills best match program need.  The tutor will participate in all activities during program such as group games in order to build community and administer to social and emotional well being.  Tutors will also act as mentors and positive role models for students during the program. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instruction:

Supervision:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

We are currently remodeling a small location for a grocery store and are looking for folks with skilled labor, including electrical, plumbing, drywalling and building infrastructure. 

Questions and inquiries can be sent to volunteers@kitsapfood.coop or by calling 360-813-1301.

Marketing Volunteer Needed:
The Co-op is in need of volunteers to help with our marketing team. We are looking for folks with skills in:

Marketing - messaging, content creation 

Events - outreach to the community

Web site management

Social Media

Questions or for more information, please contact volunteers@kitsapfood.coop or 360-813-1301

The purpose of the Board of Directors of the Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center (HSDC) is to act in consultation with senior management to determine priorities, policies and direction for the Center, and to exercise ultimate authority over all agency operations. The Board is not normally involved in any day-to-day activities of the agency, but rather serves as the oversight and governance entity of the agency.

Responsibilities of the Board of Directors:

Responsibilities of Individual Directors:

Contribute:

Code of Ethics for the Board of Directors:

Would like a volunteer interested in working with children ages 12 months to 5 years old by helping core teachers with cleaning, organizing, planning, etc.  Would help children go to sleep at naptime and provide supervision during that time.  This would be on a consistent basis.  

We are looking for people interested in learning about the urgent need to increase therapeutic foster care placements within their community and how they can help. If you are of the belief that communities should take care of some of its most vulnerable youth and are interested in helping, please contact us. If you are interested in becoming a licensed parent, have an extra bedroom in your home, and live in Skagit, Whatcom, Snohomish, or Island County– fantastic! There’s a big need. We would love to meet you. 

One way to become familiar with therapeutic foster care is to start off by providing traditional foster care. Gaining foster care experience and learning more about trauma and behaviors with foster kids with fewer behaviors can be a good way to start. If you are interested in becoming a licensed parent, have an extra bedroom in your home, and live in Skagit, Whatcom, Snohomish, San Juan, or Island County– fantastic! There’s a big need. We would love to meet you.

The purpose of doing Supermarket Saturday food drives is to receive much-needed donations of food for the FamilyWorks food bank. These events involve interacting with community members and handing out flyers indicating the types of canned food the Food Bank needs. We also receive food donations from shoppers. Location is at the Wallingford QFC: 1801 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103 No requirements. Children ages 5 and up are welcome with their families. Supermarket Saturday is usually the third Saturday of the month, 9am to 1 pm in one hour shifts. Please check our website for full details and sign up. https://www.familyworksseattle.org/vol-opp or email kathrynj@familyworksseattle.org 

The Board of Directors governs the Women’s Business Incubator, a Washington State nonprofit 501(c)3. WBI is the parent organization of The Inc., a Community Coworking and Playschool center in the Green Lake neighborhood of Seattle.  The country’s first non-profit coworking space with on-site childcare, The Inc. provides parents the support network of a shared professional workspace with quality childcare included. To support the joint mission of WBI and The Inc., the Board of Directors is responsible for fundraising; hiring and managing executive directors and staff; managing finances; overseeing operations; and building and implementing strategies for fulfilling the organization’s mission.

Members of the Board of Directors share their skills in service to our mission by providing our organization with financial support; professional expertise; their diverse knowledge of constituent perspectives; their connections to local, national or international resources, colleagues or peers; their philanthropic support or other forms of needed assistance.

We're looking for people who are passionate about WBI's mission of achieving gender equity in entrepreneurship, in the work place, and at home, and who would like to contribute their skills, expertise, and commitment to The Inc. We are especially interested in talking with people who bring one or more of the following:

Experience in - 

All of our pets have special needs in some way and some need shots or medication once or twice a day.

CATS: We are seeking cat foster homes for cats who might not be real social but they are 50-75% socialized. They need to get use to people picking them up and the home environment. Some cats may be domesticated but had hair loss so are not that adoptable yet. All cats must be inside only with no dogs in the family.

DOGS: We are seeking dog foster homes mainly in the winter.  All foster homes need a fenced yard and no small children in the family. A home visit is required prior to fostering.

On an on-going basis, we collect items for the Humane Society's dinner/auctions which are held twice a year. If you have any new items to donate yourself, or can help by calling or visiting companies to obtain items, please contact us. Our auctions are normally the beginning of December and the beginning of May.  Proceeds are used to fund animal food for our food bank and vet care for shelter animals and those of the low-income on food stamps.

One of our missions is to run an animal food bank for the low income and also provide veterinary care for these animals. We obtain the food and cost of medical care by having tables outside of supermarkets and pet stores to bring in food donations and dollars for medical care. A pet food drive could also be done at your Church, a school, or by other means. We provide a banner and information. It wo If people are under age 16, they do need to be accompanied by an adult.

Volunteer Landscaper responsibilities will include:

Skills Requirements * Must be 18 years of age or older. * Able to lift, bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time. * An ability to relate in a nonjudgmental manner with individuals and groups within a wide range of problem areas. * Be able to operate a lawn mower, weed eater, and all other yard tools. * An ability to handle emergency situations. * An ability to maintain confidentiality. * An ability to work without direct supervision and complete task in an efficient manner.

Are you interested in making an impact at a systems level to create more opportunities for young people to thrive in expanded learning opportunities across Washington?  School's Out Washington is currently seeking professionals working in the expanded learning field to join our Board of Directors. We are particularly interested in candidates outside of the King County region to increase representation from the communities we serve across Washington.

Joining SOWA’s Board of Directors is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a growing, dynamic organization advancing equity and opportunity for children and youth across the state. Our Board is helping to shape important policies and procedures to ensure the long-term sustainability of the organization and our impact in communities for years to come.  Due to potential conflict of interest, if you work for an organization that is a current grantee of School's Out Washington, you are not eligible to join the Board.

if you have any questions about this opportunity, please click the "Respond" button and we will get in touch with you. 

Kids4Peace is seeking leaders from diverse backgrounds to join our Seattle Chapter Board. The board provides strategic direction and local oversight for youth interfaith and peacebuilding programs in Seattle, one of seven Kids4Peace chapters in North America and Jerusalem. Our core program serves Muslim, Jewish, and Christian youth in 6th through 12th grade with monthly meetings, overnight retreats, and summer experiences, all of which focus on interfaith education, dialogue & leadership skills, social change, and community building. Public workshops and outreach programming serve an additional 400 youth annually. Through this work, the board helps develop young leaders who are building stronger communities in Seattle.

Kids4Peace Seattle is entering its sixth year. After a successful program launch, we seek energetic, passionate board members to join a growing team during this time of program build-out. Board members will also play a key role in further developing our public programming and a new partnership model with local religious congregations to dramatically increase the number of youth we serve.

Background and Experience

Specific Skills

At this time, we are particularly interested in bringing on new board members with experience in the following areas:

Expectations of Board Members

A board term is two years, with the option of renewing for additional terms.

For more information about Kids4Peace Seattle, please click on the "respond" button and we will get in touch with you.

At the Stroum Jewish Community Center we have a plethora of events that can not run without volunteers. SJCC is thrilled to bring another amazing season of Arts+Ideas! This season’s artists will make you think, laugh until you cry, consider a different side of things, dance the night away, and connect with your community. We offer World Music Concerts, Comedy, cooking classes to art exhibits we need hands to make it all happen! Help is needed for ushering, scanning tickets, greeting guests and more.

We also run the Seattle Jewish Film Festival in the spring.

After your shift you can join us to see the film or explore the exhibit! Check out our events at sjcc.org

Volunteers will restock shelves, sort donations, re-pack foods, and pack food boxes.

Drivers will pick up donations from area stores and warehouses and deliver to the Orting Food Bank. Hours and days vary. Must have access to a truck or trailer and have proof of insurance. Mileage is reimbursed.

Intake Coordinators sign-in clients each visit, enroll new clients, and help maintain client records in the computer. They also answer phones and do light clerical work as needed. Shifts available are Mondays 3-6 pm, Wednesdays 12-3 pm, and Fridays 9 am - 12 pm, as well as fill-in as needed.

The Board of Directors is the central decision-making body for Skyway Solutions Community Development Association (SSCDA). Board members are ultimately responsible and accountable for the organization’s activities. The Board consists of up to nine Board members who represent the ethnic, racial and socioeconomic diversity of our neighborhood. The following outline the expectations and duties of Board members:

Expectations:

❖    Serve for a minimum of three years

❖    Support the SSCDA Vision, Mission and Goals

❖    Commit approximately 5-7 hours per month to Board duties

❖    Disclose any potential conflict of interest

❖    Build working relationship with fellow Board members and staff members

You are invited to Come join us, as we gather together in a circle of women singing.

This is a twice monthly time of sharing, and learning new songs.

all women are welcome

come see what women with wings is all about,

as we welcome you to the circle.

1st and 3rd Tueday every month   6:30 pm to 8 pm

What will I do as a volunteer?

Sidewalk Pantry volunteers offer new essential items (socks, clothing, hygiene products, etc) to houseless neighbors in Seattle. They also provide informative guides and maps for houseless neighbors to find services.

What is Sidewalk Pantry?

Each Friday our team delivers new essential items to houseless neighbors in 3 rotating neighborhoods: Belltown, Capitol Hill, and the U District. While distributing items, we gather feedback from these neighbors so we can always bring the most useful items at any given time. We also use this time to provide information and maps for our program called The Pledge, in which businesses all over Seattle offer free services, from coffee or food to clothing and haircuts, for houseless neighbors.

Learn more about The Pledge at seattlepledge.com.

This is a program that is in its third year here at KTAC. It is for Central Kitsap School District 1st graders. We teach them basic water safety and swimming skills at no cost to the schools. We have 5 different schools coming this school year and need volunteers that can be on the deck, in the water and helping to direct the kids from the buses to the pool area. This is a valuable program as we have over 180 miles of shoreline in Kitsap county and it is imperative that kids have basic skills to protect them and others around them.

Seattle Children's Theatre is looking for ushers for our upcoming season (Sept. 2018 - May 2019). Families can usher together (see age restrictions below). Also an easy way to earn Community Service Hours for school! Ushers take tickets and assist patrons before the show, during intermission & after the show. Usually, you get to see the show the day you are ushering. Ushers must complete a 30 minute orientation session at the beginning of their first shift. You must be at least 8 years old to usher with an adult or 14 years old to usher on your own.

Birth to Three Developmental Center is looking for volunteers to serve on our board of directors and help fulfill our mission of "supporting and nurturing the development of infants, toddlers, young children, and their families, through early intervention, child care and family support services, promoting the development of skills to last a lifetime.”

Our Board is comprised of volunteers from a variety of backgrounds living in South King and Pierce County who are responsible for:

We seek Board Members that reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve and can support the following strategic goals:

Clear and wash dishes from noon meal at community/senior center using commercial dish washing machine (training provided).  Hours approximately 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. one or more days a week. Currently have an opening on Fridays, and substitutes for other days.

A Washington State Food Worker Card is required ($10 for a 2-year card) and can be obtained online at home or the senior center (technical assistance available).    

Deliver hot meals to home bound seniors in the Lynden area.   This service not only provides a ready to eat, freshly prepared meal, but also a friendly contact and check-in each week day. One or more days a week, Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Currently needed for Tuesdays and on call substitutes for all days.  Requires use of your own insured vehicle (mileage reimbursement available).  Familiarity with the Lynden/North county area is helpful, but not essential.

Assist cooking staff in preparing noon meal at community/senior center, one or more days a week, (open Monday through Friday).  Hours are approximately 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Must have or obtain Food Worker Card at www.foodworkercard.wa.gov. (Computer assistance available at the Center)            The card is good for 2 years and costs $10.  

Position Title: Visit Supervisor                  

Program: Supervised Visitation Program

Total Hours: At least 1.5 hours/week (1 hour visit/week plus 15 min before and after visit)

Reports to: Program Coordinator

About the WDRC

The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (WDRC) is a local 501c3 nonprofit organization serving the people of Whatcom County since 1992. Our vision is for Whatcom County to be a community in which people deal with conflict in creative and healthy ways.

Position Description

The Visit Supervisor monitors visits between non-custodial/non-residential parents and children when the Court has determined that supervision of visits is necessary, or when the parents/guardians have agreed to supervision.

Responsibilities:

REQUIRED Skills & Experience:

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Sand Point Arts and Cultural Exchange (SPACE), funds, facilitates and promotes arts and cultural uses of Warren G. Magnuson Park for the public, serving diverse audiences and forging regional collaborations. 

Since 1994, SPACE has helped develop a vision for arts and culture at the park, and, working closely with the City of Seattle, has advocated for creative re-use of the buildings within the Sand Point Historic District. SPACE envisions thriving arts and cultural activities at Magnuson Park, integrated with the community and fully engaged with and benefitting from the broader public.

SPACE is actively recruiting new board members from the Seattle community with an emphasis on the greater NE Seattle area. SPACE’s board members will serve a three-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for one additional term. Board meetings will be held bi-monthly and committee meetings will be held in coordination with full board meetings.

The Board of directors is legally and fiscally responsible for all activities of Sand Point Arts and Cultural Exchange. The board makes policy decisions, approves and monitors the budget, assures adequate funding and carries out SPACE's mission.

SPACE is looking for potential candidates who have a passion for arts and culture at Warren G. Magnusson Park. In addition, seeks inclusiveness and enjoys working with diverse community members, including fellow board members, staff, volunteers, community leaders and artists.

For more information, please click "Respond" below, and we will get in touch with you.

Our organization is seeking board members with a passion for advancing young women’s opportunities through education, racial equity, and social justice. Our scholarships are awarded locally on behalf of President Obama’s mother, Dr. Stanley Ann Dunham. Helpful skills and backgrounds include: fundraising, broad personal and professional networks, corporate experience, technology, marketing, and youth leadership and development.

Description

The Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship Fund (SADSF) honors President Barack Obama’s mother who attended Eckstein Middle School, Mercer Island High School, and the University of Washington (1955-1961). Dr. Dunham’s commitment to social activism, global citizenship and educational excellence was exemplary, as she became a pioneering anthropologist working to improve the lives of marginalized communities around the world. The Fund’s mission is to empower young women to be leaders and active world citizens through education and service.

Each year, we award $5,000 college scholarships to graduating high school women who demonstrate a commitment to these values. Originally created for Dr. Dunham’s high school alma mater, we have expanded the program to Rainier Beach High School. Our vision is to continue to expand this scholarship opportunity to other high schools in the Seattle area as we plan our Tenth Anniversary celebration for the spring 2019.

We are a hands-on, working board with no paid staff. We plan and implement our annual budget, fundraisers, scholarship programs, and annual event. By joining our Board, you will play a critical role in helping to develop the next generation of young, globally engaged women leaders.

Expectations of Board Members

Board Needs and Terms

For more information about this opportunity or if interested in applying, please click the "respond" button and we will get in touch with you.

The middle school years are a tough time for young people. This time of transition is filled with myriad changes: increased responsibilities, peer pressure, confusion and lack of motivation, in addition to natural changes. This is the time when young adults are building their self-esteem and their confidence. Unfortunately, many students go through these changes alone because they don’t know where to turn. They feel misunderstood by their peers, or maybe have difficult relationships with their family. These formative years are when they love and rely on friends and need the most authentic support.

This is where you are important. As a volunteer mentor, you are that friend and support system. Through spending time together, having fun and enjoying each other, your student partner will become more confident and comfortable in his or her own skin. Your mentee will have a glimpse of your life and experiences, which many times are vastly different than theirs. In return, you will be welcomed into your student’s life, as you create the foundation of newfound knowledge and friendship.

As a mentor, you will spend time with your youth three times a month: twice one-on-one, and once during our monthly group workshops. Even if you are busy, if you have four free hours a month, you can make a difference.

A key part of our program is building a community for our youth; along with one-on-one time spent with you, everyone attends monthly program sponsored outings. While these outings appear to be simply for fun, they have a large learning component, and in them we discuss topics important to our students, such as body image and confidence, bullying, communication, dating, and family. These outings are scheduled once a month and vary in location to allow for variety to the group and scheduling.

Think back to your middle school experience. How amazing would it have been to have had a mentor – a person dedicated to your success – to look up to and from whom to gain benefit? By giving just hours each month, you can become a permanent good in a young person’s life. We all deserve to become the best version of ourselves that we can be.  Sign up for more information and you could give a middle school youth the love, support, and friendship they need.

As we are gearing up for school again, it is time to think about the kids we serve in our backpack program. We send backpacks of food on weekends to kids in our district in need of extra nutrition. We are restructuring the program this year to spread out the time commitment that this program requires to run smoothly.

Individuals to commit weekly to taking backpack bags to the schools on Thursdays and Fridays in the morning. If you cannot commit weekly, maybe it would be once a month or be willing to be a back-up driver.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please call or email us. We certainly appreciate our volunteers!

Join an inspiring and innovative 41-year-old Seattle institution as it continues to evolve, expand and offer exciting and broadening musical experiences to people of all ages in our community! Board members participate in strategic planning, vet programming concepts, and raise funds with the help of professional development staff.  A great opportunity to have a significant impact on the cultural life of our region.  Board service involves a 3 year commitment to monthly meetings, committee assignments such as Finance, Development, Education, and Governance, plus attendance at our Seattle Baroque Orchestra and International Series concerts and annual fundraiser.

We welcome individuals with a diversity of skills and interests to become part of our board.  We are looking for enthusiastic and resourceful ambassadors who share our passion for music and support our mission to present outstanding early music, use early music to enrich cultural heritage via education and outreach, and engage new audiences through inclusivity and openness.

To find out more information please click the "respond" button and feel free to visit our website www.earlymusicseattle.org  Thank you!

We're excited you're interested in joining the Equity in Education Coalition community!!!

Below you'll find our organizations missions, vision, and accomplishments to date, as well as what your role could be in joining us!

The Equity In Education Coalition (EEC) is Washington State’s largest civil rights organization focused on closing the opportunity gap and striving to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for children of color.

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
We work with local, regional and state legislatures to ensure that laws, policies, and programs work for kids often trapped in the opportunity and
achievement gap.

In the last few years, we've worked to fund and/or pass:

POLICY & ACCOUNTABILITY

EEC works as a Washington education “watchdog,” keeping an ear in our communities and eye on our elected officials. As both emerging practices and negative trends appear in schools, the EEC bubbles up this crucial information, laying the groundwork for effective problem-solving, and  shining light on actions that affect our kids.

In other words, we act as the bridge between real people experiencing the opportunity gap and the decision makers who want to close it. Instead of gate-keeping, we work to gate-break.

MOBILIZATION & OUTREACH

BETSY DEVOS COUNTER RALLY:  When US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos came to Bellevue in October 2017, EEC organized thousands of public
education advocates to show that Washington chooses students over profit.  We built a coalition of 26 organizations, brought together elected officials and community leaders, and spread the message in over 1,000 media hits nationwide.  EEC mobilizes our communities to take action. We organize protests and rallies to engage our communities, demonstrate to decision-makers the need for equity, and strengthen the political power of those who have historically been ignored and exploited.

EQUITY RALLY:  Over 1,000 participants from across Washington state gathered on the Capitol steps in Olympia, in January 2017, with the unified ask to the Legislature to fully fund education and critical state services. We met with legislators, and passed out the EEC Equity Rally Proclamation throughout the day.

BMAG tries to maintain a robust advertising presence in local printed media. We need a volunteer to take the lead in this effort.

This requires a desktop or laptop computer, internet access and decision making & editing skills to copy / paste the appropriate information to the Media in the format(s) they request.  

Responsibilities

Note: Extensive assistance and guidance will be provided by the Communications Chair and the retiring Media Posting Mgr for someone interested in learning how to do this very important & critical position.  You do not have to live in Bellingham to do this role.

For more information click here

Foundation for Healthy Generations (Healthy Gen)—a statewide leader working to ensure all people have an equal opportunity to lead a healthy life—is currently recruiting Board members. We are recruiting members with at least one of the following backgrounds: development and fundraising, finance, community health, public affairs, social justice, workforce development, and/or technology.

Role of Board / General Expectations of all Board Members:

If interested, please click the "respond" button and we will get in touch with you.

The Freedom Education Project Puget Sound (FEPPS) is a small nonprofit that offers a college program leading to an Associate of Arts and Science degree inside the Washington Correction Center for Women (WCCW). Our mission is to provide access to a rigorous college education to incarcerated women in Washington and create pathways to higher education after women are released from prison. We envision a world in which people in prison can realize their academic potential through access to meaningful, sustained, high-quality educational opportunities; where a culture of punishment is replaced by a culture of human dignity. We do this with our fantastic staff and the leadership of our Board of Directors. You can learn a bit about us here.

We Believe that Education

Reduces Recidivism

Prepares People to Lead Thoughtful and Productive Lives Inside and Outside Prison

Teaches Skills Needed to Obtain Meaningful Employment and Economic Stability Post-Release

Prepares Women in Prison to Become Providers, Leaders, and Examples for Their Families and Communities

Formerly incarcerated people strongly encouraged to apply.

If you have a knack for photography and want to support one of our events, we have lots of opportunities for you to volunteer. Photos may include: fundraising, comunity, and employee events, and we will always provide list of photos that we would like to have captured. Previous photography experience is required.

The Seattle Lighthouse is looking for someone with video experience to record footage that will help us share our story with our community. This will be occasional and may include employees on the job, or covering special events.

Must have own equipment, transportation, and be reliable.

TPA needs short term volunteers to help launch its Savings Initiative Project. The Savings Initiative
Project is a savings intervention for families receiving low-income benefits through the TANF program here in Washington.

Over a yearlong development process, TPA created Money Powerup Packs, an event ready kit for frontline staff to easily implement financial curriculum into their current programs. TPA needs 3-4 volunteers to help assemble packs to be sent out to partner sites. Volunteer participation in this opportunity is critical to the success of this pilot program.

In early testing, partner’s have reported that Money Powerup Packs help their families start meaningful
conversations about financial topics, provide frontline staff with the resources and confidence to help
families engage in their finances and make saving for the future more tangible for their parents.

Volunteers will meet in TPA’s Innovation Lab in Pioneer Square. Duties include: cutting, laminating and
assembling event kits.

Shared Housing Services (SHS) is looking to add 3-4 caring community members to its Board of Directors. SHS serves individuals, families and young people experiencing housing instability or homelessness in Pierce County through it Home Sharing and Transitional Family housing programs.

SHS' is seeking community members who can offer expertise in such areas as marketing, finance, event planning, fundraising, etc. as well as diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences that can be utilized to help SHS complete its mission and make a difference in the community.  

If you are interested in learning more about Shared Housing Services, what we do, and/or the governance and role of our Board send an email to shstacomapc@harbornet.com

Yoga Behind Bars

Board of Directors Job Description
Yoga Behind Bars (YBB) is looking for engaged leaders with an interest in trauma-informed approaches to criminal justice reform. We are a small Seattle-based nonprofit with 18 programs for youth and adults all over Washington State in need of board members with the skills and commitment to steward us through a phase of rapid growth. Current areas of focus include the launch of our online learning platform, program evaluation, increasing our budget to $500k a year, building corporate relationships.

Our Mission: Yoga behind Bars shares trauma-informed yoga and meditation with incarcerated people to promote rehabilitation, personal transformation, and a more just society for all. 

Our Vision: We are committed to reimagining the criminal justice system. Most people in prison and jail suffer from chronic and complex trauma, stemming from early adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Yet there are very few programs and resources offered to safely integrate this unresolved trauma. This is where we come in. Our approach to compassionate rehabilitative programming is intended to shift the culture in prison from punishment to healing, harm to transformation, and recidivism to reintegration.

Our Values: Integrity. Community. Love. Excellence. Hope and Social Justice.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors provides strategic oversight of the mission and vision of Yoga Behind Bars, working with the Executive Director to make a positive difference in the lives of incarcerated youth and adults in Washington State.

The Board is comprised of diverse individuals with an interest in social justice, community building, restorative justice solutions, and the transformative potential of yoga. The board is dedicated to representing the people Yoga Behind Bars serves, with a variety of personal and professional backgrounds, including previously incarcerated people and people of color. A strong commitment to equity and social justice are required.

Board officers: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary

General Skillsets/Needs — Legal, Financial, Human Resources, Social Justice, Online Marketing, Fundraising. The YBB board is a steward of the organization's mission and resources, determines the organization's strategy, and a strong advocate for the community YBB serves. 

Board Member Responsibilities

Time Commitment

Members are elected to a three-year term. Each member should expect to spend 10-15 hours per month supporting the organization.

Philanthropic Commitment

Board members contribute to Yoga Behind Bars in three ways —Time, Talent and Treasure. Board members are asked to make Yoga Behind Bars a philanthropic priority. YBB asks board members to make an annual contribution commensurate with capacity.

Board Committees

Board members are expected to participate in at least one board committee and take on duties chairing as needed. Board committees meet monthly.

The board committees are:

Business Impact NW grows businesses that create jobs in underserved communities, through free technical assistance and mission-based lending to a targeted audience of Women-, Veteran-, Persons of Color-, Immigrants and Refugees-, and LGBT- small business owners and entrepreneurs in Washington and Northern Oregon.  Based in Seattle since 1997, we are looking for 2-3 members to be part of our inaugural development committee.  

We have a mission-driven professional board and a Director of Development & Communications that this committee will support.  The role of the Committee is to support the organization and the Development Department in the annual fundraising plan (including feedback during its annual review, revision, and execution).

Top Development Needs Committee Will Help to Address

Committee Composition and Terms

Please click the "respond" button if interested in this opportunity.  Learn more about what we do and how we positively support our local neighborhoods through empowering financial stability and success for all people at www.businessimpactnw.org.

We appreciate your support!

NAMI Homefront Teacher Training October 22-23, 2016, in Kirkland Homefront Application - due October 10, 2016, 2016 NAMI Homefront is a 6-session educational program for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and Veterans with mental health conditions. Based on the nationally recognized NAMI Family-to-Family program, NAMI Homefront is designed to address the unique needs of famil Potential trainees should be or become members of NAMI South King County affiliate. Membership shall be open to: a. An adult living with a mental illness or b. A relative of a person living with mental illness, c. A friend of a person living with mental illness, d. Others who share an interest in issues relating to mental illness. 3. A member may be one individual or a family of individuals living in one

As a "Friendly Visitor" for our Outreach Program, you will be matched up by our Social Worker with a senior who has expressed feelings of loneliness and isolation, and has difficulties getting out. This position is of a very personal nature, and we need volunteers who are dedicated to providing consistent attention that creates a positive experience as well as developing a long-term relationship with their matched senior. The Outreach Volunteer is supervised by the Social Worker who reserves the right to use their discretion about making a match with the ultimate safety of the senior always at the heart of the match.

Activities & Expectations may include:

Schedule/ Commitment:

Qualifications/ Requirements:

Our volunteers are valued and appreciated for all that they give our seniors and to our Center each and every day. Know that your time is very important to us, and we strive to offer a fulfilling and beneficial volunteering experience.

This opportunity allows you to help your community, develop new skills, gain valuable real work experience, build your resume, and make friends along the way.

The Children's Center at Burke Gilman Gardens is seeking community volunteers to serve on its Board. This nonprofit childcare center and early learning program provides high quality services to roughly 60 families in north Seattle. TCC is committed to helping children of all backgrounds grow into enthusiastic, kind and confident learners by providing a broad curriculum designed to enhance their social, physical and cognitive development.  

As a Board, we make strategic decisions based on our core values of inclusion, safety, respect and quality. TCC has a unique structure as it is associated with the Burke Gilman Place Public Development Authority, which includes the Ronald McDonald House, Provail housing, Burke-Gilman Apartments (subsidized and market-rate housing), and housing under the auspices of the Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program. Serving on the Board of Directors provides an opportunity to connect with other members of the Seattle education, nonprofit, and business community, build experience with nonprofit boards, and to create meaningful difference in the Northeast Seattle community.

The Board is a group of 3-year-term volunteers who meet monthly to offer strategic vision, financial oversight, and tangible assistance to our Executive Director and program staff.  We operate within the context of the Center’s Mission, Vision and Values. Current Board members represent a broad range of professional experiences. Background or experience that can diversify the perspectives of the Board, or make it more reflective of the community we serve including race, ethnicity, family structure, and household income, are welcomed.

Board members attend monthly 2-hour board meetings (free childcare provided), and contribute to special projects outside of meetings. While the time demands can vary due to unexpected issues, 3 - 6 hours a month is an average commitment (inclusive of meetings). Serving on the Board has no impact on admission or tuition, there is no compensation for board efforts, nor is there development expectation of board members.  

Our 2018 focus is on facilities expansion, while continuing to hone our longer-term strategic planning, with ongoing attention paid to engaging TCC staff in our work and providing value and connection to the communities we serve. We continue to refine and improve our systems and structures to support the long-term health of the Center, and proactively care for the facility.

If you are ever interested in attending a Board meeting or volunteering for a term, please click the "respond" button and we'll get in touch with details. We need a wide array of skills and perspectives to do our best work, and would love to hear from you! We’d also appreciate you passing this opportunity to others who might be interested (including those outside the TCC community).

Thank you!

The Children’s Center Board of Directors

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Washington State (NAMI Washington) is accepting nominations from community leaders for its Board of Directors. Nomination applications are due by July 5th. Nominees will be vetted during the month of July, and decisions will be made in August.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness – Washington (NAMI WA) is the state office of NAMI.  NAMI WA supports the work of 20 local affiliates throughout the state in communities large and small.  Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all those affected by mental illness through a multi-pronged program of education and training, providing a statewide unifying voice for legislative advocacy, and support and recovery.

 Function:   The NAMI Washington Board of Directors provides governance to the organization, is responsible for fund development and fund raising, represents the organization to the community, and accepts the ultimate legal authority for the organization.  (NAMI Washington holds Directors and Officers Insurance)

 Roles & Responsibilities

Organization

Operations

Time Commitment & Board Terms

Integrative Care Outreach (ICO) offers free medical outreach services in King County, WA. ICO meets the medical needs of ANY individuals experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty regardless of insurance status, background, etc. The organization holds 5 pop-up clinics monthly, which are run by more than 30 volunteers and has provided nearly 6,000 100% free patient visits since foundation in 1999.

We are looking for: Executive Director (ED)

Position Role: The ED shall be the chief administrative officer of the corporation, and, subject to the Steering Committee’s control, shall supervise and control all of the assets, business and affairs of the corporation. The ED will be implementing the corporation's strategic plan and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. 

Position Requirements

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ICO can offer:

Bellingham Community Meal Program serves hot, nutritious FREE meals on the last Saturday of the month from January through October at Assumption Church, 2116 Cornwell Ave. Meals are for anyone who is hungry in our community and the county.

Individuals and groups can volunteer for a 2-3 hour shift between the hours of 8am and 5pm. Come once or come every month (or for any number of times that works for you).

All volunteers are invited to help us create a welcoming environment for our guests. BCMP strives to make our setting feel more like a restaurant than a soup kitchen, and much of this depends on our volunteers treating guests with dignity and respect. Volunteers may be doing any of the following activities: preparing food and/or cooking, setting up the dining room, serving beverages, serving food, bussing or resetting tables, washing dishes or pots and pans, assisting in the kitchen, taking down tables and chairs, cleaning up the dining hall and the kitchen areas.

This is a site where there is work to do for people between the ages of 8 and 95!

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Click on RESPOND and Kasey will be in touch with you.

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Contact Kasey Potzler directly at:

volunteerbcmp@gmail.com or 360-647-5114

Apply now to join the Nature Nuts community as an Outdoor Volunteer! This is a great opportunity to be part of a team committed to building safe and inclusive environments for young people in outdoor environments.

Outdoor Volunteers work with a team of staff to facilitate an 8:30AM to 6PM summer day camp program for Kitsap County youth entering K-3. Outdoor Volunteers help lead traditional camp activities such as arts & crafts, beach time, and active games. They also help create programming around a theme that changes week to week and participate in daily field expeditions to parks on and near Bainbridge Island. Outdoor Volunteers are supervised by the Program Manager and perform other duties as assigned.

Become a leader on our team where we promote a continuous learning environment and career opportunities. This is a position for up to 30 hours per week.

Peacock Family Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Retired or just a citizen to help at the Chamber Office/Visitor Center
Also looking for Birch Bay Area students for once a week shift to greet Tourist

Work with a local grassroots food justice organization to plan our annual fundraising event!

CAGJ’s 12th annual Strengthening Local Economies Everywhere! (SLEE!) Dinner will take place on September 29th, 2018 at the University Christian Church in Seattle’s University District.

Community Alliance for Global Justice (CAGJ) is a Seattle-based, grassroots, volunteer-run organization whose mission is to strengthen the global food sovereignty movement.

SLEE! is so much more than just a delicious, locally sourced, Fair Trade meal: it is a powerful community event where we inspire people to take action. This year, we are thrilled to feature Edgar Franks delivering the keynote, “The Legacy We Inherit: Luchando por una Vida AgroEcológica,” reflecting on agroecology as a way of life. Edgar organizes farmworkers with Community to Community Development in Bellingham, WA.

We need a team of interns to contribute to the vision and make it even more spectacular than past years! Learn valuable skills in the areas of nonprofit development and fundraising, community engagement and outreach, communications, and event planning. The following positions are available:

Dessert & Silent Auctions Coordinators: Coordinate a group of volunteers and interns to do outreach to supportive contacts for dessert auction and silent auction donations.

Dessert & Silent Auction Outreach: Email and follow-up with businesses and CAGJ members to put together silent auction packages and dessert auction. Need to be able to make day-time calls.

Publicity: Help create promotional materials and conduct outreach to our Community Partners to publicize the event.

Food & Farm Outreach: Contact the many farmers, fisherfolks, creameries, wineries, breweries, and others who support CAGJ with their amazing goods to see if they can help out this year.

Table Captain Outreach: This essential role follows up with our valued CAGJ membership requesting that they become Table Captains to provide an extra level of financial support at our dinner. You will be provided with all the contacts and outreach materials you need.

We are currently accepting interns for summer quarter if you would like academic credit, or a minimum of 10 weeks between now and mid-October. Minimum of 3-5 hours per week.

To apply, please click the "respond" button to share with us your interest and availability, and we will be in touch with you shortly!

One Equal Heart is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization that collaborates with indigenous leaders in Mexico to honor and to nurture sustainable agriculture, equitable communities and traditional knowledge. 

Interested candidates should click the "respond" button then complete our online application.

Duties:

Help clear dishes from tables after Senior Center noontime meal, wash dishes and assist in putting them away.

Requirements:

Clean and neat appearance, must be courteous to employees and participants in the meal program, have moderate physical ability to stand, walk and lift, must pass a background check, must have a valid Food Handler's Permit Card (reimbursement available).

Additional volunteer sites:

Anacortes Senior Center, Burlington Senior Center, Mount Vernon Senior Center

Deliver hot, noontime meals to seniors in the area. Each route takes approximately 2-3 hours and the schedule is flexible. If you enjoy helping out your community and putting a smile on the face of a senior than give us a call.  Mileage reimbursement is available.

As a Volunteer Kitchen/Dining Room Helper, a routine shift is up to 4 hours a day (usually 9:00am - 1:00pm), 1 day a week

Duties include:

Helping package food for hot home-delivered meal participants, assist in dishing up and portioning out meal components, preparation of the dining room, which includes place setting and clearing, and may assist in dish-washing if no dishwasher is present.

Requirements:

Clean and neat appearance, must be courteous to employees and participants in the meal program, moderate physical ability to stand, walk and lift, must pass a background check and must have a valid Food Handler's Permit Card (reimbursement available).

Locations:

Anacortes Senior Activity Center, Burlington Senior Center, Mount Vernon Senior Center, Sedro Woolley Senior Center

SCT is looking to add diverse and effective fundraisers, who are also passionate supporters of theatre and young people, to our Board of Trustees. We are on a mission to develop a board that reflects the breadth of our community and values policies, programs, practices and services that will effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of our goals of being a diverse and inclusive theatre.

Are you a native speaker or reader of Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Cambodian (Khmer), or Arabic?

Put your skills to use while serving our local community and working with a local non-profit organization!

West Seattle Helpline is seeking volunteers to assist with translation and interpretation for our neighbors who are seeking assistance. With your help, all our neighbors will be able to gain access to our assistance services - "neighbors helping neighbors" in action!

Translation Volunteers will:

* Review translations of WSH print materials produced by translation firm to ensure quality and readability

* Make small edits as necessary before instructions are printed and distributed to families

* (ongoing opportunity) Assist in occasional translation/interpretation of messages from calls in on the Helpline Hotline

Skills Desired:

* Fluency in written form of one of the following languages:

* Ability to work independently

* Attention to detail

Position is available immediately, time commitment is up to 1 hour per month. After initial meeting or phone call with staff, work may be done remotely (to be discussed between staff/volunteer).

If interested, please click the "respond" button and we'll get in touch with you. 

Applications are currently open for the 2018-2019 school year. If you are going into 10th, 11th, or 12th grade next year and want to make a difference in your peer's access to sex-ed, this is for you! Teen Council runs for the duration of the school year with a mandatory retreat in mid-August 2018. 

For more info and to apply click here.

St. Stephen Housing is in need of someone with maintenance skills to help keep our homeless housing units in tip-top shape. The units are in Kent and there is a regular maintenance person, but sometimes there is more work that needs to be done. The schedule would be "as needed", meaning a few hours every week or so. If you are looking for a way to give back, and you have experience in regular house maintenance, we really need you!

Board Members

We cultivate new board members through our committee structure and are seeking individuals who first and foremost are passionate about the literary arts.  We value future board members with ties to the community, strong leadership skills and experience in finance, marketing, strategic thinking, and development.

Committee Members

We currently have capacity on the following committees and welcome candidates interested in serving on Finance, Marketing, Governance, or Development committees. Additionally, in late 2018 we plan to launch a Strategic Planning committee and are recruiting now for individuals with experience in developing strategic plans.

The main purpose of the Street Yoga’s Board is stewarding relationships with donors to increase funds along with governance of the organization and offering strategic advice about the direction of the organization. Specific goals for this year include hiring more trainers across the country to support our numerous trainings and maximize the organization's database analytics to enable us to strengthen our nationwide network of donors.

The Board meets monthly; and each meeting consists of a ​two-hour discussion. We ask for 10hr a month time commitment working toward our collective goals and a $500 annual raise or donate contribution. There will be yoga events and fundraising events to attend throughout the year and there may also be some follow-up questions/discussions by email. When joining the Board, we do ask members to sign a Board Agreement.