Opportunities From: Serve Washington

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Board Member Responsibilities

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

Responsibilities:

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

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

The responsibilities of a Cares board member are: 

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

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

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

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

Many nonprofits lack the capacity, resources, and knowledge to raise the funds they need in order to sustain themselves financially and deliver their missions. You can help by contributing your fundraising expertise and boosting the capacity of local nonprofits while also enhancing your own consulting skills.

501 Commons provides high-quality, affordable consulting, coaching, and training services to nonprofits, schools, and public agencies thanks to a corps of skilled volunteers who share their time and talent. The Executive Service Corps, a program of 501 Commons, is dedicated to connecting the skills and expertise of volunteer consultants with organizations in need of planning and management consulting. As a fund development consultant with 501 Commons, you can help build the capacity of nonprofits to effectively fundraise by:

As a Service Corp Member, you will:

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

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

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

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

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

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

As a service corps member, you will:

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

For more information, please reply to this posting.

Human resource services are essential to the success of nonprofits. However, many nonprofits lack the capacity, resources, and knowledge to provide these services to assist their staff and help achieve their missions. You can help by contributing your human resources skills and experience to help boost the capacity of local nonprofits while also enhancing your own consulting skills.

501 Commons provides high-quality, affordable consulting, coaching, and training services to nonprofits, schools, and public agencies thanks to volunteer consultants who generously give their time and talents. The Executive Service Corps, a program of 501 Commons, is dedicated to connecting the skills and expertise of volunteer consultants with organizations in need of planning and management consulting. As an HR consultant with 501 Commons, you can help support nonprofits on projects such as:

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

As a service corps member, you will:

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

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

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

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

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

Pathways consultants work in teams of two to:

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

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

Many nonprofits lack the capacity, resources, and knowledge to raise the funds they need in order to sustain themselves financially and deliver their missions. You can help by contributing your fundraising expertise and boosting the capacity of local nonprofits while also enhancing your own consulting skills.

501 Commons provides high-quality, affordable consulting, coaching, and training services to nonprofits, schools, and public agencies thanks to a corps of skilled volunteers who share their time and talent. The Executive Service Corps, a program of 501 Commons, is dedicated to connecting the skills and expertise of volunteer consultants with organizations in need of planning and management consulting. As a fund development consultant with 501 Commons, you can help build the capacity of nonprofits to effectively fundraise by:

As a Service Corp Member, you will:

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

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

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

Who are we? 501 Commons provides high-quality, affordable consulting, coaching, and training services to nonprofits, schools, and public agencies thanks to volunteer consultants who generously give of their time and talents. The Executive Service Corps, a program of 501 Commons, is dedicated to connecting the skills and expertise of volunteer consultants with organizations in need of planning and management consulting.                                                                                                                                            

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 As a service corps member, you will:

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

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

Human Resources services are essential to the success of nonprofits. However, many nonprofits lack the capacity, resources, and knowledge to provide these services to assist their staffs and help achieve their missions. You can help by contributing your human resources skills and experience to help boost the capacity of local nonprofits while also enhancing your own consulting skills.

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

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

The Service Corps, a program of 501 Commons, is dedicated to connecting the skills and expertise of volunteer consultants with organizations in need of planning and support. Volunteers are in an on-call “pool” of professionals whom we contact when a specific project calls for their skill set. You decide if the project and timing are of interest to you. If it’s not the right time, we place you back in the pool to await the next opportunity.

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

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

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

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

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

Roles and Responsibilities:

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

Benefits of joining the Board:

Terms and Time Commitments

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

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

Join Associated Recreation Council’s Board of Directors

About Associated Recreation Council (ARC)

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

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

ARC Board Responsibilities and Expectations:

QUALIFICATIONS

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

TO APPLY:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks for considering volunteering with Nourishing Networks!

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

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

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

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

http://www.bit.ly/ACRSINTERESTFORM

Click the Respond button below to register!

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

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

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

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

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Time Commitment (approximate)

Benefits

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

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Time Commitment (approximate)

Benefits

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

Connecting • Inspiring •  Empowering

WE Ignite

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Board members are active in the following areas:

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

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

EXPECTATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS:

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

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

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

About AWBS

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

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AWBS Mission and Values

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

Core Values:

Appropriate design solutions are vital to communities and the environment

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

Exchange of knowledge and skills can empower both communities and designers

Interdisciplinary teams create innovative and insightful projects

Volunteer passion, energy, and efforts make our work possible
 

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

Board members serve as advisors by:

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

mentoring new board members

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

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Board members serve as ambassadors by:

reflecting the Mission and Core Values of the organization

strengthening relationships between AWBS and the local community

advancing AWBS’s mission and services 

supporting activities to develop funding for the organization

understanding and adhering to the policies and procedures of AWBS

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

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

overseeing personnel and staff accountability and development 

recognizing and avoiding conflicts of interest 

ensuring the organization’s fiscal stability by:

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

connecting AWBS with sponsors, donors, and other funding opportunities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What prompted your interest in joining the AWBS Board?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Diapers

Wipes

Formula 

Activity packs (crayons, coloring books, playdough)

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

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

Board members are expected to: 

We require a board that: 

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

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

Learn more at this link.

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

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

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

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

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

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

About WE Ignite & our annual conference

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

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

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

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

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

Qualifications

Announcing CoCA’s Marketing & Social Media Internship

Our Marketing & Social Media Internship opportunity is now available at CoCA, Center on Contemporary Art in Seattle. Immerse yourself in the art community as you gain valuable skills. Hands-on, project-based experience & mentoring. 10 hrs weekly /6 months; flexible scheduling, both remote & onsite work. We support diversity, equity, & inclusion at CoCA & warmly welcome BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ people in our organization.

Experience with Social Media & Photoshop are required. Familiarity with KPIs, communications, fundraising, InDesign, & Illustrator are a plus. 

Work closely with CoCA’s Director & Development Committee on campaign strategy and analytics  

Help create & post social media content 

Assist with executing fundraising campaigns & creating reports

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

CoCA is a nonprofit which has proudly served the region for 40+ years. Our Interns work alongside our staff & Board in a supportive & diverse environment. 

Although this is an uncompensated internship, school credit & numerous other benefits including CoCA Membership & letters of recommendation are available. For info, click Respond below. Check us out at www.cocaseattle.org. Join our inclusive community of art lovers dedicated to serving the community.

CoCA Internships: Building Community Through Mentorship & Meaningful Work

Looking for a fun way to help out? Consider hosting a donation drive for Friends of Youth! We are currently in the need of school supplies and household items to help with young people entering housing. If you're interested, please let me know and we can get you set up! 

Thanks! 

Heading off to camp for the first time can be filled with a wide variety of feelings and nerves.  And that is just for the parents!  Now imagine sending your child with complex medical conditions off to camp for the first time...

Camp Korey strives to create an environment that is welcoming, feels like home, and creates a sense of belonging. 

Throughout the week, campers lay their heads on a wide variety of colorful and fun pillowcases. Each pillowcase is handmade by the loving hands of volunteers, and it helps to create a homey and safe atmosphere for all our campers.  After a big week of camp we want to remind each camper how special they are and how much they learned and grew during the week, so they get to take their pillowcase home with them and be reminded of camp all year long. 

So, as you can guess, we go through a lot of pillow cases!  If you are someone who sews, or knows someone that sews, go pick out some fun (and appropriate) fabric that you like and help keep the magic of camp going. Many people use one fabric for the main part of the pillowcase and another for the trim at the end.

Check out an easy how-to video here.

Carrying Camp with You

Warm fuzzies in all forms are used to spread love and positivity at camp. They are a way to show that we care about and appreciate each other. Building on the special tradition of writing or sharing warm fuzzies, each camper receives a physical puff ball warm fuzzy creature which was created and designed by a camper in 2017, who wanted to continue the sense of community and support created at Camp Korey in a more tangible (and huggable) way.

Each camper receives a warm fuzzy creature to take home with them after they complete a week of residential summer camp. These warm fuzzies will serve as a reminder of the support and friendships made at camp whenever they need a boost in spirits.

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

Purpose

The purpose of Pongo Poetry Project’s Fund Development & Event Committee is to provide support and oversight of the organization’s fundraising strategy, initiatives, and annual flagship fundraising event. Committee members will work with Pongo’s Development Manager to establish and maintain a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization. Furthermore, committee members will support the development and execution of Pongo’s annual fall fundraising event. 

Fund Development Responsibilities

To fulfill the Fund Development goals outlined above, the Committee will:

Event Responsibilities

To fulfill the Event goals outlined above, committee members will:

Time Commitment

The Funds Development Chairperson is delegated authority by the Board of Directors to, among other things, secure donations, gifts, bequests, and other investible assets for the benefit of the Lynden Pioneer Museum.

You would work with other members of the Funds Development Committee in various capacities.

The functions of the Funds Development Committee are:

      2. Provide friends of the Lynden Heritage Foundation an opportunity to support the Lynden Heritage Foundation with planned gifts, both now and beyond their lifetime though bequests, gifts of cash, securities, life insurance, pension plans, real property, and through funding of gift agreements, trust, and other types of life income agreements.

     3. Negotiate planned giving agreements with prospective donors.

     4. Provide seminars as needed for the supporting community to inform it of opportunities to give.

     5. Distribute regular information to the public by way of LPM publications.

Contact Info:

 1-360-354-3675
lpmef123@gmail.com
Patrick Kirby

The Burlington Healthy Community Coalition (BHCC) supports & promotes healthy environments and opportunities for youth to gain skills and recognition. BHCC is actively looking for youth who want to be involved in positive change within their community to join the Coalition's members and leadership team. 

Youth Sector Representative: Our BHCC Drug Free Communities Youth Sector representative provides a strategic alliance within the Coalition ensuring youth voices are heard among community partners in an effort to create a safe, healthy and drug-free community for all our youth.

BHCC Leadership: Join the BHCC Executive Team as an officer or member-at-large position and guide the Coalition in strategic projects that support reducing risk factors and building on community strengths and protections.

- No experience required
- Meetings held online once a month
- Opportunities for in-person activities
- Key Club, Rotaract Club, Varsity in Volunteerism, and other service organization hours are counted

 ONGOING

Wednesdays & Thursdays during school hours

Description

We are looking for enthusiastic Men and Women of "Color" to come join our movement to positively influence the- present lives and future lives of our growing youth of color. We are inviting you to become a group mentoring facilitators and volunteer group mentors. there is also opportunity for one-on-one mentoring as well. You can make a difference in our community. We provide group mentoring in two Seattle Schools – Denny International Middle School in West Seattle as well as Meany Middle School, on Capitol Hill. Student scholars are in 6th and 7th grade. Group Mentoring is gender specific. We provide mentoring to 20 boys and 20 girls at each school site during school hours. Interested person’s must be fully vaccinated in following Seattle Public Schools, 4C and Seattle CARES COVID precautions.

The 4C recruits' youth and programming called The Rising, Elevating Educatiin,Expectations and Self-Esteem, is delivered by Seattle CARES trained mentors and professionals. We are sending an alarm to all interested men and women of color, students from community colleges and universities as well as local church's, please come join our movement. One person can make a huge difference, we will show you how, and give you the tools needed to truly impact a life

Interested individuals should go to the Seattle CARES website at www.seattlecaresmentoring.org Come Sign Up to Be a Mentor, YOU Will Make a Difference!

The mission of The Light Collective is to create hope-oriented community where families who have a child with cancer can build resilience and share delight. The primary program we’re currently running is our Matchbox Day program—a monthly family fun day that includes:

The TLC Board of Directors works together to create and maintain the strategies and policies that allow us to achieve our mission and grow our vision. The Board also helps raise funds to support the operation of TLC and monitors the performance of TLC staff.

TLC launched in November 2020. As a new and growing organization, we seek Board Members from different professional backgrounds (law, finance, business, non-profit leadership), and/or candidates who have personal experience with pediatric cancer, and/or candidates whose perspectives and life experiences support the development of TLC toward becoming an anti-racist and anti-oppression organization. 

TERM: Two year term, maximum of three consecutive terms.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Board Chair

PROCESS: Application process takes place annually in October/November, with voting in at the November Board Meeting.

EXPECTATONS: We expect TLC Board members will:

The Board of Trustees of the Renton Historical Society is a 15-member group that provides fundraising, oversight, and outreach for the Renton History Museum. This dynamic group is involved in the implementation of our Museum Master Plan, as we move toward more innovative and creative programs and a closer connection with our community. Board members commit to three-year terms and have the opportunity to serve in leadership roles as officers and committee chairs. Attendance at monthly Board meetings is required (currently meeting over Zoom), and Board members are expected to contribute a reasonable annual cash gift. Time commitment is about 4-8 hours a month, depending on involvement.

The Renton Historical Society Board of Trustees is a great way to learn about the heritage field in King County, nonprofit and museum management, and Renton and South King County in general. Click the "respond" button for more information!

Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối is looking for individuals who are interested in sharing their computer and iPad skills with limited English speakers. This program enables adults and seniors to navigate the social service system, find employment, low-cost entertainment, and stay connected with their families.

Responsibilities:

*Note: Technical support, resources, and materials will be provided to instructors

Requirements:

Benefits:

Helping Link is looking for a graphic designer to create visual ideas for the purpose of informing and/or capturing the interest of prospective students, volunteers, and donors.

This is done primarily by designing artwork, sound, text, and video into interactive multimedia, packaging, and advertisements using graphic design software.

Responsibilities:
- Work with the Executive Director to discuss project details and objectives
- Design key visuals to promote events and volunteer/student recruitment
- Provide a critical eye to designs and proof projects
- Collaborate with other Graphic Designers and cross-functional teams (e.g., Communications, Fund Development, Event Planning and Web Team)
- Be open to the iterative process and engaging in feedback

Requirements:
- Experience in graphic design and a link to your portfolio in your resume
- Comfortable using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign
- Have a passion for effective design and helping the local Vietnamese community
- Must have access to your own laptop with a copy of Adobe CS/CC
- Must be living within the Greater Seattle Area and able to commute to our office in Seattle, WA

Benefits:
- Build upon your own portfolio
- Enhance and develop your design skills
- Gain direct and hands-on experience in design and marketing

You Grow Girl! is recruiting committee members to serve in 2022 and 2023. Below is an overview of committee responsibilities and goals. 

You Grow Girl! Committees are made up of six or more members and are led by a board member or staff leader. Committees meet monthly and work together, about 5 hours per month, to accomplish goals.

Adopt Her Family

Advocacy

Corporate Partnership and Sponsorships

Finance

House Parties

Phone-A-Thon

Learn more at www.yougrowgirl.org/volunteer. Thank you for your interest and your commitment!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Board Treasurer for Barnacles & Bees

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

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

Accountability 

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

Authority 

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

Time Commitment 

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

Term of Office 

Two years with the possibility of renewal. 

Roles and Responsibilities 

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

Their principal duties are to: 

Committee Membership 

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

Qualifications 

To Apply

Send application to: hello@barnaclesandbees.com

Position open until filled.

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

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

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

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

As a service corps member, you will:

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

For more information, please reply to this posting.

18+ / 5 days a week

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qualifications:

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

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

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

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

We welcome any questions you may have.

Thank you!
Ed Reyman

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

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

TYPES OF DOCUMENTS

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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

TYPES OF DOCUMENTS

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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

TYPES OF DOCUMENTS

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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

Volunteer Coordinator Responsibilities: 

Skills Required 

Skills Desired 

Impact 

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

Schedule 

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

Interested? Click the "respond" button and we will follow up with more information!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volunteer requirements: 

What you DON'T need: 

What you DO need:

What you get: 

Cost: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JOIN PERINATAL SUPPORT WASHINGTON’S BOARD!

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

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

We’re seeking individuals who:

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

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

Responsibilities of Board Members
Each board member is expected to:

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

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

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

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

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

Some of our recent accomplishments include:

Reasons to Get Involved with the Board

Board Overview

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

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

About Seattle Neighborhood Greenways

Board Overview

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

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

Board Responsibilities

Operational responsibilities as outlined in the Adopted Bylaws:

In addition, each board member should expect to:

Applications

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

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

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

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

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

Our strategic goals include:

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

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

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

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

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

CommUNITY Challenge Volunteer Roles

Ongoing Virtual Volunteer Roles

Operation Tech Connect Volunteers

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

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

Volunteer Duties:

Volunteer Requirements:

Operation Tech Connect Volunteers

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

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

Volunteer Duties:

Volunteer Requirements:

Ongoing Virtual Volunteer Roles

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

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

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

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

Responsibilities Include:

Required Skills:

Time Commitment Minimum:

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

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

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

PLUS have fun - there is so much opportunity!

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

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

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

Responsibilities:

Skills and Qualifications:

Time Commitment:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lafayette Elementary School

2645 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Do you love helping others, watching positive change happen in people’s lives and sharing meaningful stories? If you answered yes to these questions then this volunteer opportunity is for you!

Courageous Connections brings humans and horses together to empower participants with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges towards achieving their individual goals. In short, we create magic by bringing people from all backgrounds and walks of life together to experience the healing power of horses.

Courageous Connections is searching for an additional Board Member. Our current board of directors consists of 4 individuals with experience in program management, volunteer management, equine welfare, and social work. We are looking for at least one additional person with business, fundraising, or marketing expertise. The ideal candidate will be someone who is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity by transforming our organization into one that is representative of the community we serve. This is a working board with quarterly board meetings and a time commitment of approximately 5-10 hours per week. Please let us know if you know anyone who would be interested in learning more about this opportunity.

Excited and ready to take the next step??

All the details are below and we highly suggest that you visit our website www.courageous-connections.org  so that you understand more about this wonderful organization you are about to be a part of. You can also get to know us via Facebook at www.facebook.com/courageousconnections/

Commitment - Courageous Connections Board Member

5-10 hours per week with a minimum 2 year commitment (because we’re investing in each other)

 Project Overview:

This is a leadership position that enables you to play a pivotal role in expanding the efforts and reach of this amazing organization. You will work hand in hand with our dynamic team at Courageous Connections and have the opportunity to help steward leadership, business development, marketing and/or fundraising.

 Desired skills and qualities (What we want)

What we offer (What you get)

 If you are ready to apply please click "respond" and we will follow up with more information. 

Join DRW’s Development Committee: Make a difference, mobilize your community, and increase our impact

Do you want to advance disability rights? Are you a community connector? Looking for a way to work with others who are passionate about social justice? Eager to mobilize people toward a common goal?

DRW is seeking new members with diverse perspectives, experience, and skills for our Development Committee, a fun, engaged group of volunteers who raise funds and awareness to advance the dignity, equality and self-determination of people with disabilities in Washington State. People with disabilities, Black, indigenous, and people of color, formerly institutionalized or incarcerated, and those from other oppressed groups and all protected classes are strongly encouraged to apply.

DRW is seeking members who have strong connections to the business and/or legal sectors, have strong connections to communities outside of King County, or identify as a person with a disability. Development Committee members should be committed to advancing disability rights and/or disability justice principles. Click "respond" for more information or to apply. 

Imagine Housing is looking for passionate, diverse and engaged individuals to join our Young Professionals Board. Imagine Housing’s mission is to develop affordable housing, build welcoming communities, and foster vibrant futures.

The Imagine Housing Young Professionals Board (YPB) is comprised of like-minded individuals in their 20s and 30s that are passionate about advocacy and promoting economic equality through affordable housing in the Eastside community. The YPB supports Imagine Housing’s mission through advocacy activities, volunteer projects and fundraising.

Position 

The Board will support the work of GPS and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by GPS’ executive director, the Board-ED relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Specific Board Member responsibilities include: 

Leadership, Governance, and Oversight 

Fundraising 

GPS Board Members will consider GPS a philanthropic priority and make annual gifts that reflect that priority. So that GPS can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, GPS expects to have 100 percent of Board Members make an annual contribution that is commensurate with their capacity. 

Board terms 

GPS’s Board Members will serve a two-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for one additional term. Board  meetings will be held every other month on the 3rd Tuesday from 4-6pm, and committee meetings will be held in  coordination with full board meetings. 

Qualifications 

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about the success of GPS’s beneficiaries and who has a track record of board leadership. The selected Board Chair will have achieved leadership stature in  business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. His/her accomplishments will allow him/her to  attract other well-qualified, high-performing board members. 

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications: 

Service on GPS’s board of directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and  accommodation costs in relation to board members’ duties. 

Are you someone looking to give back to your community in support of local conservation efforts? Would you like to learn more about nonprofits and how they operate? We welcome you to apply for service on the Seattle Audubon Board of Directors to expand your professional network, join us in becoming an anti-racist organization, and grow your leadership skills. You’ll learn about governance, strategic planning, marketing, finance, branding, volunteer management, community engagement, and much more. We are eager to learn from you, too, and welcome applicants from all professional backgrounds and lived experience.

Learn more about Seattle Audubon board members

If interested, please click "respond" and we will follow up with the full position description and application. 

Our Mission: Seattle Audubon advocates and organizes for cities where people and birds thrive.
Our Vision: Seattle Audubon envisions cities that integrate and value nature, minimize threats to birds, and protect habitat.

With out-of-school learning and many families facing unemployment or reduced pay, food insecurity increases. In order to ease the financial stress for the families we serve, we are asking for gift card donations redeemable for food and necessities. Our suggested donation is a $25-$100 gift card (or cards) to stores such as Target, Walmart, QFC, and Safeway. These cards can be dropped off or sent directly to Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue at: 209 100th Ave NE, Bellevue 98004, where they will be distributed to those who need it most. 

Description:

Are you passionate about writing and looking for an opportunity to support a local non-profit organization? Inside Health Institute is seeking motivated and articulate individuals to assist with researching prospective funders and writing grant proposals.

This is a great opportunity to expand your portfolio and assist with a great cause! Ideal candidates will be seeking a long-term volunteer role, with excellent writing, communication, and organization skills.

Responsibilities:

Skills and Qualifications:

Time Commitment:

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

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

PLUS have fun! There’s so much opportunity to grow within our team!

We are looking for individuals who are able to donate a pair of running shoes to a girl in need for our program this Spring. Girls in our program are participating in both King and Pierce County. We will have approximately 800 girls participating in our Spring 2021 season and we want to ensure that any girl who requests a pair of shoes will receive one. All girls deserve well-fitting and comfortable running shoes to safely participate in our program. 

The donation process is simple - you will simply pick out a pair of running shoes online or at your favorite local retailer (think: Super Jock n Jill) and ship the shoes to a Girls on the Run Puget Sound staff member. We will provide you with a specific shoe size to look for and you can do your own shopping :) 

If you would like to get more involved with our Spring season, learn more by checking out our other opportunities!

Inside Health Institute (IHI) is seeking passionate and articulate individuals to assist with compensation initiatives on behalf of our organization. Ideal candidates will be seeking a long term volunteer role, with strong communication and organization skills, and the ability to positively influence.

The Compensation Committee is responsible for developing and implementing different compensation programs and strategies on behalf of our organization. This is a great opportunity to assist with a great cause while building your resume!

Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications:

Time Commitment:

4-6 hours per quarter, most likely to be 1 hour quarterly meeting, max 3 hours preparation per meeting. Applicants who are able to schedule more hours typically gain more in-depth experience.

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

Resource Coaches provide support and serve as positive role models in the lives of women who are guest at our shelters. Our guests are returning to the community after incarceration. Mentors are good listeners who maintain regular contact so the guest knows there is someone there on whom they can rely. Resource Mentors also offer practical support by helping participants set goals, map out the week ahead, and locate necessary resources to meet identified goals. 

The Maximize Life Gala is a signature event to support the work of The Max Foundation. Held bi-annually, this event brings together corporate partners, community organizers and donors from across the globe to learn about the critical work of The Max Foundation supporting cancer patients.

The 2021 Maximize Life Gala is scheduled for March 26, 2021. Due to the uncertain nature of COVID-19, our team is continually monitoring the situation with the health of our patrons as a top priority. This event will occur either in-person, virtual or as a hybrid event.

In order to make this event successful we need strong, community-oriented and integrated volunteers to help us engage new donors, plan the event logistics, secure auction items and run a fantastic event.

Major roles on our committee include:

If interested, click "respond" for more information and detailed role descriptions.
*Must be +18 years old

WPSR is looking for board members who are passionate about addressing the biggest threats to human health and survival. We welcome diversity of thought, profession, age, race/ethnicity, gender identity, ability, and sexual orientation. For current information about this opportunity, please visit https://www.wpsr.org/joinboard.

WPSR is the Washington state chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR). For over 50 years, PSR has worked to create a healthy, just, and peaceful world for both present and future generations.

WPSR’s Board of Directors is responsible for the overall governance, success, and sustainability of the organization. As part of WPSR’s commitment to gender diversity and racial justice, we seek board members with demonstrated commitments to these values, and who represent a diversity of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. Previous nonprofit board experience preferred, particularly experience with boards of small, grassroots NGOs. Professional experience in business, healthcare, technology, policy advocacy, marketing, or nonprofit leadership is preferred, as is expertise in one or more of WPSR’s program areas.

As a working board of healthcare and non-medical professionals, members engage in both organizational and programmatic activities that relate to our strategic goals. Board members are expected to be, or become, conversant with WPSR’s major program areas which include: nuclear weapons abolition, climate change, and economic inequity.

Collectively, the board is responsible for:

Individually, board members are responsible for:

 To learn more about WPSR, or to express interest in serving as a volunteer board member, please click "respond" and we will follow up with more information.

We provide basic needs supplies (e.g. soap & hygiene supplies, toilet paper, cleaning supplies) so that residents can focus on their goals such as finding stable employment, continuing their education, spending time with their kids and addressing health care needs. With the recent lack of supply at stores for essential items and increased concerns around use of bacteria-reducing products (hand sanitizer, cleaning wipes, etc.) we have seen a substantial increase in demand for these products from our residents. On average, we distribute 2,000 items monthly at our 15 properties. The demand for these items has increased substantially at our communities as a response to COVID-19 and we assume this level of increased demand will remain constant for the next three months.

Host a drive to collect these vital items for your most vulnerable community members! For a full list, please sign-up first. 

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, several of our service delivery areas have been affected. Our primary service area that has been affected is community meals at our properties. Depending on the property, we have community meals hosted weekly, bi-weekly or monthly at eight of our communities. This meal is vital for many of our families, and we serve food for 30-40 individuals per meal per property. With the outbreak, many of our case managers have had to cancel community meals at our properties, impacting over 500 residents.

Currently, we are asking folks to donate Fred Meyer, QFC, Walmart, or Target e-gifts cards in amounts between $25-$100 that can be distributed to individuals and families living at our affordable communities.

We will be distributing these resources with grocery store delivery resources to respect those who are practicing social distancing or are self-quarantining, especially our senior communities who are high-risk. 

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

Teach or Oversee a virtual STEM Class for a group of Stanwood and Camano Teens.  Examples of classes we have had in the past are Cooking, Art, Life skills, Guitar, Tutoring, and just about anything fun you might want to teach the teens.  This can be done by yourself or if you have someone you want to teach a class with they can volunteer also.  Please call Aubree our teen coordinator at 360.629.5257 x 1004 or email teens@crc-sc.org with any questions or interest.   Thank you

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

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