Opportunities From: Serve Washington

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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.

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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)

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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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Contact Kasey Potzler directly at:

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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.

Mirror Stage is currently seeking enthusiastic, responsible, collaborative advocates who will hold Mirror Stage and themselves to a high standard of performance and are eager to actively participate in making Mirror Stage a world-class theatre company. We are committed to diversity at all levels: on our stage, in our audience, on our staff, and within our leadership.

SKILLS SOUGHT:
Financial Management, Information Technology, Law, and Resource Development. We are also seeking to expand our Cultural, Media, Political and Philanthropic community affiliations.

Board member responsibilities include:

Your contribution of expertise, time and support is critical to the survival and growth of Mirror Stage. This is a leadership level position.

As the governing board for a small, emerging arts organization, this is a working board, with each board member expected to play an active role. The board culture is fairly informal and collegial. Mirror Stage offers clearly defined expectations, a promise of no breakfast meetings, and a lot of fun with some terrific people.

The Dispute Resolution Center of King County Board of Directors is responsible, in collaboration with the Executive Director, for oversight, guidance and leadership of the Dispute Resolution Center, its programs, services and policies. The Board of Directors is a strategic board, and potential members will be expected to commit to a term of no less than three years. Monthly hourly commitment varies but averages to about six hours. 

The DRC is committed to its board reflecting the communities it serves. People of color and women are encouraged to apply. 

Specific required duties include:

Do you have experience in early childhood education (Prek-2nd)? Are you knowledgeable about and love children's books? Are you committed to children's literacy? Do you like working with fun people? If you answered "yes" to any of these, then Page Ahead has the perfect opportunity for you! Page Ahead is looking for Program Committee members.  This working committee meets monthly to advise and support the program activities of Page Ahead by:

Alternative Humane Society needs Case Managers in various Bellingham and Whatcom County neighborhoods. The job of the case manager is to find the perfect match for each dog he or she is case managing. You will work with various foster homes keeping an open line of communication to ensure the dog is progressing socially and getting up to date on all vaccinations and medical care at our pre-chosen vet clinics, as well as up to date training and daily exercise. You will write an enticing Petfinder.com and Adoptapet.com bio and take flattering pictures of the dog with the help of the dogs' foster parents. You will ensure the dogs' traits and needs are met and that the dog is adopted into a home that is a perfect match for each individual case. You will respond to each applicant whether it be a match or not and set up meet n greets with good candidates. You will abide by Alternative Humane Society policies and procedures to rehome various dogs in need. You will supply foster homes with various supplies, treats, food, etc. provided by the organization. Majority of duties can be completed via email. Occasional transport and presence at events is required. Saving the lives of dogs is a very rewarding volunteer job and you will continue to gain knowledge and create bonds throughout your volunteer time with AHS.

If you are interested in becoming a case manager please let us know. We will initially contact you via email, unless you otherwise specify, so please remember to check your spam email folder.

Click  below to get connected to this volunteer opportunity. This will send notification of your interest in learning more and provides your contact information for this agency's volunteer coordinator. 

Help give maximum exposure to our adoptable dogs by ensuring we are in attendance to the various community events.

The following would be assigned to the event coordinator for each event:

  Are you friendly, detail oriented, interested in spreading the word about dog rescue and love animals? 

Click   below to get connected to this volunteer opportunity. This will send notification of your interest in learning more and provides your contact information for this agency's volunteer coordinator. 

AHS is always looking for board members to join us!

If you would like to check our how we work first, we hold our monthly meeting every first Tuesdays of the month.

Checkout our website: WWW.ALTERNATIVEHUMANESOCIETY.COM

Katharine's Place provides 25 units of low-income family housing in Seattle's Rainier Valley. We are looking to build a dog run so that family pets have a safe space to run around and get exercise. 

Please consider donating your time, skills and/or materials to this must-needed project!

FIRST Washington is seeking two individuals to join its Board of Directors. Potential board members should be committed to providing Washington state youth with engaging and exciting robotics programs aimed at building STEM skills and creating a future workforce of STEM professionals. Fostering a culture that is welcoming for all students is the top priority for FIRST. Our vision is that of a future workforce of young professionals who are as diverse and vibrant as our state's population.

Potential board members should demonstrate strong leadership skills and a willingness to leverage their personal and professional networks across the state and in their local communities. FIRST Washington is committed to increasing diversity and access across all of our programs and is looking for individuals with experience and leadership skills to help us reach under-represented groups and communities. 

FIRST Washington is a statewide non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster essential life skills including self-confidence, communication and leadership. 

Board support—emotional, physical, and financial—provides the necessary foundation for a successful and strong organization. Above all, board involvement will illustrate the commitment to our FIRST Washington mission and inspire all generations to engage in our programs and activities.

All Board members sign annually the Roles and Responsibilities document below: 

 (1)  Contribute to the defining of FIRST Washington’ mission and governing the fulfillment of that mission,

 (2) Provide my personal and professional expertise in support of organizations programs, projects and initiatives when called upon to do so, and

(3)  Carry out the functions of the office of board member as stated in the bylaws.  

My role as a board member will focus on the development of broad policies that govern the implementation of organizational plans and purposes.  This role is separate and distinct from the role of the professional staff, who determine the means of implementation. 

For the duration of my three-year term, I pledge:

 (1) The annual meeting of the board held in September,

(2)  Fundraising and sponsorship activities through my active participation,

(3)  Board self-evaluation processes, and

(4)  Board development activities that enhance my skills as a board member.

Interested in learning more? Please click the "respond" button and we will follow up with you.

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) develops and provides affordable housing to over 3,900 low income, homeless and formerly homeless people. We assist those we serve in maintaining stable housing and increasing their self-sufficiency through a range of supportive services, and advocate for just housing policies at the local and national levels.

 This position will assist with the fulfillment of needs of the residents of LIHI properties. The purpose of the fulfillment of needs to the residents is based on the non-affordability outside of rent because of the low income threshold they are placed in.

Meeting the needs of residents, individuals and families will make their incomes more sustainable to pay their rent and utilities and remain housed, healthy, financially responsible, stable and secure.

 The Volunteer Needs Organizer's role: 

Volunteer training by LIHI staff:

At Zeno, a non-profit organization based in Seattle, Washington, we inspire kids to love math!

Zeno's mission is to increase children’s competence and confidence in math with fun and engaging activities. We serve early learners and elementary school aged children in the communities with the greatest need. Our vision is a world where everyone knows they can do math.

Zeno is recruiting Board Members with a passion for making math fun for kids, early childhood development, and equity. Click the "respond" button and then visit Zeno's website for details about the organization.

Therapeutic Health Services’ effective, evidence-based treatment services and programs are delivered by caring and compassionate professionals. We specialize in serving those most at-risk in our community of not receiving the treatment they need.

Each year, our 10 service locations in King and Snohomish counties serve approximately 7,500 adults and over 1,500 youth in our community. Therapeutic Health Services is the largest non-profit provider of medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction in Washington State. We specialize in treating high-risk, low-income, ethnic minority, multi-system involved, and “harder to serve” adults and youth.

Come join the Room Circus team!  Room Circus's Board of Directors is an "active board" responsible for activities such as fundraising, marketing, financial over-site, supporting staff, and most importantly, being ambassadors to the community. The VP Board meets the fourth Monday of the month, in the Judkins Park neighborhood, and maintains email discussions and pop-up meetings between formal meetings as needed. General Board members meet quarterly, although they are welcome to attend the monthly meetings as well. Although we have our separate functions, we work as a team and help one another when needed. 

Current needs:

- Secretary (VP board position): Primary duty is taking minutes at board meetings. Signatures are required periodically. A few other minor duties.   

- Treasurer (VP board position): Our office manager takes care of the day-to-day financial matters, but the treasurer would help with the more global plan. Treasurer is needed for "check & balances" to make sure we have two eyes on the flow of money.

- Corporate Sponsorship (board position): Seeks corporate sponsorships.

- Grants (board or volunteer positions): (a) writing grants, (b) seeking out new grants, &/or (c) tracking grants. Ideally, we'd have a person in change of grants (track them), and that person would have volunteers seek out and write grants.

- Volunteer Coordinator (board position): Recruits and manages volunteers.

- Events (board member & volunteers): We usually have 2-3 fundraisers per year with approximately 25-80 guests. Board member helps organize events. Volunteer assists with duties such as: mailings, set-up, assist at event, and clean-up.

- General Board Member or volunteer: There are several other tasks that can be done as a board member or volunteer.

For questions and more information, please click the "respond" button and we will follow up with you!

Do you knit or crochet?  

Every year Assistance League of the Eastside volunteers host shopping events for 3,500-4,000 students in need to shop for new school clothing, shoes and coats.  After shopping students delight in selecting a handmade hat or scarf.  

We accept donations of knitted/crocheted hats and scarves to fit students in grades K-12.  All colors, designs and styles are desired, but Seahawks and local college (UW, WSU) colors are especially sought after.

Anyone can participate in knitting for students in need.  Not a knitter?  We also accept donations of yarn so that residents of assisted living and senior communities who are on a limited budget but want to knit can participate.

This is a great community service project for youth or a great workplace project - place a collection bin in your office and ask co-workers or customers if they would like to Knit for a Need.

Respond to this opportunity if interested and we can coordinate drop off of the donations.

Need a tax receipt for your donation?  Print the in-kind form and turn it in with your donation.

The Finance Committee reviews the monthly financials, in preparation for the Board meeting, including revenue, expenses and cash flow and raises questions regarding trends and other relevant items.  The chair of the Finance Committee presents the monthly financials to the Board of Directors at our monthly meetings.  Once the auditors present the final audit information to the Finance Committee, they makes recommendations to the Board of Directors for approval of the annual Audit as well as making budgetary recommendations regarding the draft and final yearly budget.  

The Fundraising Committee works in partnership with our Executive Director and a small group of fundraising consultants to plan and implement two events annual, The Walk for Kids and The Great Start Fundraising Breakfast. We also rely on support from this committee when preparing our annual appeal and other fundraising opportunities throughout the year.

Pike Market Child Care and Preschool ensures access to quality early learning and care, great nutrition and family support and parent education, by basing tuition on a sliding fee scale and by accepting state child care subsidies. Currently, 56% of families in our program are of very low, low or low toward middle income.  We also provide tuition assistance to families of moderate income who are also priced out of quality child care experiences for their children and families.

The Silverdale Chamber of Commerce is currently looking for reliable volunteers who would like to work in an office setting. Duties would include, but not limited to:

No experience is required. Familiarity with Word and Excel would be preferred. Must be comfortable answering phone and speaking with visitors.

Please drop your resume by the Chamber office or email to Kathleen@silverdalechamber.com

Board Opportunity!  Northwest Girlchoir has opportunities for Board service for those who want to help transform the lives of girls and young women through outstanding music education, dynamic choral performances, and an enduring community. 

A great board member would be someone who:

….is passionate about elevating the voices of women and girls;

….is excited about being part of a hard-working and committed team;

….has about 6-10 hours each month to attend board meetings, attend Northwest Girlchoir events, participate in committee work, and be an ambassador for Northwest Girlchoir; and

….is excited about supporting and forwarding our goals of equity, access, and inclusion for Northwest Girlchoir.

Candidates who have skills and experience with fundraising, community engagement and collaboration, financial management, music education, youth leadership and development, and racial equity initiatives are especially invited to apply.

The Arc of King County advocates for the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in the community - improving the quality of life for all of us. Founded in 1936, The Arc serves thousands of individuals with disabilities and their families each year, through information and referral, parent and family support, and advocacy. 

Our Board of Directors is seeking board candidates to join and be active members of our community.

The Arc of King County Board of Directors play a dynamic role in our community outreach and fundraising efforts. Board Members should serve as ambassadors to our community and our cause. We are looking for people who are connectors and can help to rally support, both new and existing and help create corporate partnerships. Board Members should care deeply about the issues facing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and about inclusion.

Board Members commit to a three year term, which may be extended up to three terms.

Contract Items Include:

The Arc of King County advocates for the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in the community - improving the quality of life for all of us. Founded in 1936, The Arc serves thousands of individuals with disabilities and their families each year, through information and referral, parent and family support, and advocacy. 

In 2016, The Arc's inaugural young professionals board was formed to increase engagement and service efforts among 21-35 year old professionals in King County. Please contact Madeline at mwood@arcofkingcounty.org if you're interested!

The contract items are listed below:

FEEST is intentionally growing our Board of Directors and we are looking for passionate, commitment members to apply to join us. On the heels of the completion of our strategic plan FEEST is building strong campaigns for healthy, culturally relevant schools foods and access to clean water in schools, hosting dynamic, improvised weekly dinners in schools, and deepening our youth organizing in South King County.

Potential Board Members should be invested in youth leadership, holistic health, educational equity, and building youth power to create systems change. We are looking for Board Members reflect the experiences and neighborhoods of youth leaders from South Seattle and South King County.

FEEST Board Members commit to quarterly, day-long meetings, on-going committee work of your choice, supporting staff and youth with fundraising, and engaging with programming at least once per year. Please respond to this opportunity to learn more about applying to join our team!

FEEST’s Special Sauce

In every delicious dish there is a special sauce. Our special sauce is rooted in the value that systemic change must occur hand-in-hand with culture shift work, and that young people most impacted by systemic oppression must be at the center of creating schools and neighborhoods that are healthy, thriving spaces for all.

Our special sauce is:

We are just starting our music program and we're hoping to find a handful of enthusiastic musical volunteers to help out on a regular basis!

Music program volunteer tasks include transporting donated instruments; set up / break down of performance equipment; maintaining old, donated instruments; helping students practice technique; lighting and sound production for shows; and, most importantly, playing music with students and other volunteers at our monthly jam sessions. Music program volunteers commit to volunteering for 2-3 hours on a weekly basis for six months.

Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center is a nonprofit organization served by a governing board of trustees. Trustees volunteer their time to act as advisers and advocates of Little Bit's mission and to assure proper allocation of funds. Trustees also assist in garnering support and contributions on behalf of the organization to assure services retain the highest standards and remain financially accessible to children and adults with disabilities.

Ten Thousand Villages Seattle, a Fair Trade retailer, is seeking motivated volunteers to engage with customers and share the Ten Thousand Villages mission; help them find what they are looking for and make their purchases. During down time, help unpack inventory, and keep the store bright and tidy.

Why volunteer with Ten Thousand Villages of Seattle? Check out some of the perks!

Give your time by volunteering and advocate for artisans around the world.

Want to dig deeper as an EarthCorps volunteer? Become a Puget Sound Steward!

The Basics

Puget Sound Stewards are committed volunteers of all ages who are trained in the management of nearshore restoration sites, and work to ensure their success. EarthCorps deploys teams of Stewards to sites along estuaries, rivers and beaches in the cities of Seattle, Tukwila, Edmonds, and Everett.

Puget Sound Stewards help EarthCorps run restoration events, monitor plant growth, adapt management plans, and educate the community. EarthCorps provides the education and resources to support Stewards in their role.

As a Puget Sound Steward you will:

Puget Sound Stewards are asked to:

Sign up for an info session to learn more about the program, meet the program manager and ask questions so you can decide if you want to join our next cohort of stewards!

Duwamish River: February, Tukwila Community Center, 6:30-7:30 pm

Edmonds: March 14th, Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds, 6:30-7:30 pm

Everett: March 7th, Port of Everett, 6:30-7:30 pm

Please RSVP for an info session if you are interested!

Contact mariska@earthcorps.org (206) 322-9296 x204 for more information.

Parent Trust for Washington Children exists to create lasting change and hope for the future by promoting safe, healthy families and communities. As Parent Trust begins its 40th year of service, we are seeking several dynamic new members to join our Board of Directors.  This is a great opportunity to join an established nonprofit that serves the entire state of Washington and strives to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and/or neglect.

Puget Sound Access dba Carco Theatre is seeking new members of our Board of Directors. This organization oversees a performance and exhibit venue in South King County. The following attributes would be particularly valuable: interest in performing arts and events; fundraising experience; cultural diversity; and residence in the South King County area. The Board of Directors meets each month at Carco Theatre.

The Whatcom Parks and Recreation Foundation is looking for a volunteer to take minutes at their monthly board meeting.  Board meetings are held on the third Friday of every month, 8:30 am - 10:00 am. at Bellewood Acres on the Guide Meridian north of Bellingham.

The ideal candidate should:

Please contact us if you have any questions or interest in this volunteer role.  Thank you!

We are looking for committed and passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors.  The Board members provide oversight of The Arc’s programs and are representatives of The Arc in the community.  Each director is elected for a two year term and is expected to attend monthly meetings and give of their time in other ways.  Board meetings are usually the fourth Wednesday of every month except August. 

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Are you passionate about parks?  Do you love our local trails and open spaces?  Would you like to help make a community-wide impact by ensuring our parks, trails, and recreational opportunities are supported, maintained, and meeting the needs of Whatcom County citizens?

You could be just who we're looking for!

Board member duties include: attending monthly board meetings held on the third Friday morning of each month, serve on one board committee, participate in fundraising efforts, and contribute time and energy to ongoing projects, events, and community outreach.

Ideal candidates will have some board or commission experience, or leadership experience in the local business or non-profit community.

The mission of the WPRF is to protect, promote, and encourage public and private support for parks, trails, and recreational opportunities throughout Whatcom County, its cities and communities.

Please tell us why you love parks, trails, and recreation, and what kind of volunteer experience you are looking for when you respond.  Thank you!

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Position Title: In-Person Mock Interviewer or Informational Interviewer

Educurious is a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower and motivate young people to achieve academic, career, and personal success through transformative learning experiences.

Educurious emboldens student learners to become active participants in their own education by connecting classroom curriculum to 21st century career pathways. Through partnerships with individual employers and local businesses, young people learn the skills and experience necessary to be successful in the workplace while exploring the breadth of potential career possibilities.

Experts in The Educurious Expert Network are mentors who provide career awareness, exploration and preparation activities like mock and informational interviews to high school aged students, ages 14 to 18. As an expert, you join a network of caring adults committed to investing in the next generation of diverse leaders. We invite you to participate!

Position Summary

Students pose questions about careers or subjects they are interested in, and experts share stories about their education, industry, career path, challenges, and successes. Students are able to practice the communication and collaboration skills they are learning in the classroom with professionals employed in the industries where they aspire to work.

Duties and Responsibilities

In-person events are designed to be responsive of the needs and interests of students. The following are examples of potential responsibilities for experts:

Experts should be able to attend at least one event throughout the course of the program, January 2018 – June 2018.

Support

Experts receive direct support and onboarding from an Expert Relationship Manager including:

 Qualifications and Skills

Experts in the Educurious Expert Network should have an interest in supporting young people in high school to develop professional and career skills. Mentors are not required to have prior mentoring experience, but should have:

 Educurious strongly encourages individuals with diverse experiences, backgrounds and demographics that reflect and resonate with young people served by Educurious to apply. Volunteers must successfully complete a background check to work with minors.

Application Process

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You can make a difference for the future! Become a volunteer restoring Tall Ship Schooner Fiddlers Dream. 

Working with Master Shipwrights, Captains, Adults and children of all ages and abilities. 

Come share your talents! Come learn a new talent! 

Science Interpretation Program Volunteer (18+)

Help ignite curiosity and welcome visitors into the amazing world of exploration at Pacific Science Center as a Science Interpretation Program (SIP) Volunteer! On any given day you can build a rocket and explore the stars, take a trip to the tropics, or travel back in time to walk with the dinosaurs. Essential duties include engaging with guests and creating positive experiences during their time visiting the Science Center, and providing skilled and accurate interpretation of the Science Center’s many exhibits and activities.

Additionally, SIP Volunteers will have the opportunity to help guests navigate the innovative suite of experiences that the new What is Reality? experience is bringing to the Science Center by facilitating guests’ exploration of the cutting-edge digital and analog interactive experiences. Volunteer shifts are available Monday – Saturday mornings and afternoons. Additionally, we ask for at least a 6 month commitment to volunteering with Pacific Science Center.

Are you excited about cutting-edge technology, curious about technological innovation, and passionate about sharing and exploring these topics with the public? What is Reality (opening late 2017) will offer our guests an opportunity to explore leading-edge immersive experiences that technological innovators will showcase throughout the Science Center. From gaming and cinema to medicine, architecture, and education, these technologies are undergoing constant innovation that is happening right in our backyard. What is Reality Volunteers will spur discovery of the different approaches local scientists, engineers, and artists take to create the future and delve into existential and practical questions through active interpretation, education, and facilitation of virtual reality gaming stations. If you are open to new experiences, adaptable, available once a week, and interested in helping our guests explore our understanding of reality please mention your interest in What is Reality in your online volunteer application. Current Science Center volunteers are welcome to extend their Field Trip Ambassador, Guest Ambassador, and Science Interpretation Program volunteer role to include What is Reality; please discuss your interest in this extension role with your direct supervisor.

We are looking for a photographer & Videographer who will work with us to record events, artifacts, and our programs. Photos and video will be used both for our own archives and for publicity. Some experience required. However, amateur and student photographers are encouraged to contact us.

We need your help!  The Alternative Humane Society relies on the efforts of fund-raising, adoptions and donations to keep helping the animals of Whatcom County.  If you have experience with fundraising, we’d love to hear from you!  Leading a team of dedicated volunteers in planning and implementing fundraising events, and an annual community outreach would your main objective. 

Fundraising needs to be a part of AHS, with your help.

If you are interested in becoming a Fundraising Coordinator please let us know. We will initially contact you via email, unless you otherwise specify, so please remember to check your spam email folder.

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The ESL Instructor provides specialized instruction for the purposes of developing the students‘ ability to effectively acquire the English language and to utilize the English language in their daily lives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Plans, organizes, and provides instruction in English in the Core Curriculum Content Standards and Washington state Adult Learning Standards. Instruction must be consistent and coordinated with the Comprehensive Adults Student Assessment System (CASAS) so that students meet and exceed learning targets.
 Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets
 Administers academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student’s progress in meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition. Maintains complete and accurate records of student’s progress and evidence of growth and progress.
 Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies.
 Attends professional English Language Acquisition meetings and attends staff meetings as may be requested or as established by the agency.
 Advocates for the program needs that are required to meet the learning needs of English learner.
 Performs such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the supervisor.
 Helps navigate students to the appropriate agency personnel in order to address needs and concerns beyond the instructor’s ability to assist.
 Collects and track student’s daily attendance.
 Supervises volunteers and AmeriCorp members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 TESOL or TEFL Certification
 Associate’s degree in English Language and/or related field, and 2 years’ professional experience in ESL instruction and/or employment/vocational training field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
 Be able to work in coordination with other team members
 Prior experience working with refugee and immigrant clients
 Demonstrated computer skills including knowledge of Excel, word processing and email programs

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
 Knowledge of DSHS databases
 Knowledge of community resources for refugees and immigrants
 Experience interacting with all levels of management/staff and across organization lines
 Experience presenting to different audiences verbally and in writing
 Experience working with detailed information and presenting in a way that is easily understood by individuals at different levels within the communities PIE serves
 Ability to multi-task

Position Reports to: ESL Administrator

POSITION STATUS:
Part-time 16 hours per week

WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday-Thursday, 9am-1pm

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