Volunteer: Maintenance Worker/HandymanThe position of volunteer maintenance worker serves by assisting and carry out the repair and maintenance of Acres of Diamonds. With the ultimate goal of supporting the mission of creating lasting change for homeless moms and kids through a caring community. Benefits: See the difference you are making in families that are working toward independent lives. Opportunities to work on new projects and increase practical skills in maintenance. Work alongside staff and make connections. Learn more about work in the non-profit sector.Major Responsibilities: Perform basic repairs to the transitional house and apartments such as plumbing, electrical fixtures, broken appliances/equipment and other minor repairs Provide maintenance to interior and exterior of the house and apartments including painting, carpentry, grounds clean-up, and new equipment/furniture installation. Other tasks as determined by volunteer and staff.
Agency: Acres of Diamonds The position of volunteer maintenance worker serves by assisting and carry out the repair and maintenance of Acres of Diamonds. With the ultimate goal of supporting the mission of creating lasting change for homeless moms and kids through a caring community. Benefits: See the difference you are making in families that are working toward independent lives. Opportunities to work on new projects and increase practical skills in maintenance. Work alongside staff and make connections. Learn more about work in the non-profit sector.Major Responsibilities: Perform basic repairs to the transitional house and apartments such as plumbing, electrical fixtures, broken appliances/equipment and other minor repairs Provide maintenance to interior and exterior of the house and apartments including painting, carpentry, grounds clean-up, and new equipment/furniture installation. Other tasks as determined by volunteer and staff.
Agency: Acres of Diamonds Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98296 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Kids Program VolunteerJob Description: Give children a great role model. Be a part of a team of volunteers to work with children from a variety of family situations in a structured setting. Help create a fun and safe environment for children to build healthy relationships and explore ideas and feelings about themselves through play and activities. Hours and Duration: Specific hours scheduled by with volunteer and Kids’ Program Manager. Usually two hour shifts every other week with a commitment of three months. Kids’ Program occurs Monday/Thursday 6pm-8pm, and last Sunday of the month 6pm-8pm. Major Responsibilities: Be an example of caring interaction and respect as you provide quality supervision. Bringing all disciplinary needs to staff attention. Acknowledge their strengths, talents and gifts and encourage them to find ways to use them. Respond to children’s needs and take time, if possible, for individual interaction. Be an active listener and offer support utilizing training offered by staff.Desired Qualifications: The Kids Program Volunteer will be at least 16 years of age and enjoy spending time with children ages newborn to seven years old. Other necessary qualities and skills include: A general desire to have fun and work with children. A desire to build a one-on-one relationship with a child and participate in a variety of activities. Willingness to work with children who have come from hard places and may have developmental problems and/or behavioral challenges. Tolerance and openness to different world views and sensitivity to other cultures and languages. Satisfactory criminal background.
Agency: Acres of Diamonds Job Description: Give children a great role model. Be a part of a team of volunteers to work with children from a variety of family situations in a structured setting. Help create a fun and safe environment for children to build healthy relationships and explore ideas and feelings about themselves through play and activities. Hours and Duration: Specific hours scheduled by with volunteer and Kids’ Program Manager. Usually two hour shifts every other week with a commitment of three months. Kids’ Program occurs Monday/Thursday 6pm-8pm, and last Sunday of the month 6pm-8pm. Major Responsibilities: Be an example of caring interaction and respect as you provide quality supervision. Bringing all disciplinary needs to staff attention. Acknowledge their strengths, talents and gifts and encourage them to find ways to use them. Respond to children’s needs and take time, if possible, for individual interaction. Be an active listener and offer support utilizing training offered by staff.Desired Qualifications: The Kids Program Volunteer will be at least 16 years of age and enjoy spending time with children ages newborn to seven years old. Other necessary qualities and skills include: A general desire to have fun and work with children. A desire to build a one-on-one relationship with a child and participate in a variety of activities. Willingness to work with children who have come from hard places and may have developmental problems and/or behavioral challenges. Tolerance and openness to different world views and sensitivity to other cultures and languages. Satisfactory criminal background.
Agency: Acres of Diamonds Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98296 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Come Celebrate with Us!Bridge is all about inclusion- especially those challenged with disabilities. We support and participate in various social events that give those with disabilities an opportunity to socialize and have fun together. One of those activities is called our Sunday Evening Celebrations (SEC). Once a month on a Sunday evening we meet to eat dinner, play games, sing and sometimes do crafts. These are meetings that are loaded with fun and give everyone an opportunity- guest and volunteer alike- to form friendships and enjoy spending time together. We hope you will want to get to know Bridge better and there is no better way than to attend an SEC. Come check us out! Agency: Bridge Disability Ministries Bridge is all about inclusion- especially those challenged with disabilities. We support and participate in various social events that give those with disabilities an opportunity to socialize and have fun together. One of those activities is called our Sunday Evening Celebrations (SEC). Once a month on a Sunday evening we meet to eat dinner, play games, sing and sometimes do crafts. These are meetings that are loaded with fun and give everyone an opportunity- guest and volunteer alike- to form friendships and enjoy spending time together. We hope you will want to get to know Bridge better and there is no better way than to attend an SEC. Come check us out! Agency: Bridge Disability Ministries Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98005 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: YWCA Childcare Help NeededThe YWCA has multiple sites, multiple child care positions, and multiple dates/times available.
Most of our childcare positions are to help our program support groups, when parents come together to either attend a class, or a support group. The parents are usually in one room, and the kids are with a staff member having a program themselves, and that's where you'd be. Supervising the kids, helping with projects, and making sure everyone stays safe while having fun! If this is something you'd like to move forward on, we will start by having you do an online profile, get some references and paperwork. Then one more meeting with who would be your direct supervisor who’ll do a small orientation to learn some of the challenges working with homeless or domestic violence populations.
Once the staff signs off on your interview, we do a background check, and when that clears, you're ready to go!
We are really looking for long term committed volunteers, and would love to get your started on the process, so please let me know if you'd like to move forward and when you might be available for an interview.
Thank you so much for your interest.
All YWCA ongoing volunteers/interns must complete all the following steps before starting: Apply for the volunteer position Complete all necessary paperwork Submit two character references Attend a YWCA Volunteer Orientation within 30 days of the volunteer's first day. Please contact us at volunteer@ywcaworks.org to begin this process.All YWCA volunteers under age 16 are required to have a parent or guardian volunteer with them. To complete court-ordered community service hours with YWCA, you must contact Volunteer Services and be cleared before you begin your volunteer hours. Contact us at 206.461.3214 or volunteer@ywcaworks.org. Contact us at volunteer@ywcaworks.org to get started! Agency: YWCA - Seattle King Snohomish The YWCA has multiple sites, multiple child care positions, and multiple dates/times available.
Most of our childcare positions are to help our program support groups, when parents come together to either attend a class, or a support group. The parents are usually in one room, and the kids are with a staff member having a program themselves, and that's where you'd be. Supervising the kids, helping with projects, and making sure everyone stays safe while having fun! If this is something you'd like to move forward on, we will start by having you do an online profile, get some references and paperwork. Then one more meeting with who would be your direct supervisor who’ll do a small orientation to learn some of the challenges working with homeless or domestic violence populations.
Once the staff signs off on your interview, we do a background check, and when that clears, you're ready to go!
We are really looking for long term committed volunteers, and would love to get your started on the process, so please let me know if you'd like to move forward and when you might be available for an interview.
Thank you so much for your interest.
All YWCA ongoing volunteers/interns must complete all the following steps before starting: Apply for the volunteer position Complete all necessary paperwork Submit two character references Attend a YWCA Volunteer Orientation within 30 days of the volunteer's first day. Please contact us at volunteer@ywcaworks.org to begin this process.All YWCA volunteers under age 16 are required to have a parent or guardian volunteer with them. To complete court-ordered community service hours with YWCA, you must contact Volunteer Services and be cleared before you begin your volunteer hours. Contact us at 206.461.3214 or volunteer@ywcaworks.org. Contact us at volunteer@ywcaworks.org to get started! Agency: YWCA - Seattle King Snohomish Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98101 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Oral History TeamThe oral history team arranges, conducts, and records interviews with Renton citizens to collect their stories for the museum archives. If you are interested in doing research and collecting stories, this opportunity might be for you! Agency: Renton History Museum The oral history team arranges, conducts, and records interviews with Renton citizens to collect their stories for the museum archives. If you are interested in doing research and collecting stories, this opportunity might be for you! Agency: Renton History Museum Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98057 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Museum GreetersGreeters serve as front desk ambassadors for the museum on Saturdays during our regular hours, 10-4. They open the museum, welcome visitors, collect admissions, sell gift shop items, provide information, and close the museum. Greeters are essential to keeping the museum open on weekends, which is when we get the most visitors! Agency: Renton History Museum Greeters serve as front desk ambassadors for the museum on Saturdays during our regular hours, 10-4. They open the museum, welcome visitors, collect admissions, sell gift shop items, provide information, and close the museum. Greeters are essential to keeping the museum open on weekends, which is when we get the most visitors! Agency: Renton History Museum Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98057 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Museum DocentDo you like talking to people? Are you passionate about history? Consider becoming a docent at the Renton History Museum! Docents give tours to the public, school groups, and other organizations that schedule visits to the museum. Tours are scheduled upon request and occur during normal museum hours (Tues.-Sat., 10-4). You don't need to know about Renton's history to be a docent- all you need is a willingness to learn and enthusiasm for sharing history with museum visitors. Extra training hours are required for docents to master the subject matter of the museum's exhibits. Agency: Renton History Museum Do you like talking to people? Are you passionate about history? Consider becoming a docent at the Renton History Museum! Docents give tours to the public, school groups, and other organizations that schedule visits to the museum. Tours are scheduled upon request and occur during normal museum hours (Tues.-Sat., 10-4). You don't need to know about Renton's history to be a docent- all you need is a willingness to learn and enthusiasm for sharing history with museum visitors. Extra training hours are required for docents to master the subject matter of the museum's exhibits. Agency: Renton History Museum Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98057 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Pathways Front Desk Volunteer (Lynnwood)Pathways for Women provides shelter, transitional housing, classes, and the South County Legal Clinic. Pathways for Women shelter includes 5 units of permanent, low-cost housing for single mothers and children. The Front Desk Receptionist is vital to the programs at Pathways for Women by offering quality customer service and maintaining an organized office.
The Front Desk Receptionist is responsible for the front desk and reception area. Operations include answering the phone and greeting walk-in clients, donors, and visitors. They also provide administrative support and office assistance including data entry, typing, copying, and faxing.
Due to the nature of the work for this position, please be sure you can make the commitment for the scheduled times below. It is very critical that you be there for these times, as it is essential in service delivery for our clients.
Specific Responsibilities Include: Answers an eight line phone, directing calls and answering basic questions Greets walk-in clients, donors, and visitors, answers questions, and directs inquiries Provides resources and community information to public and clients Accepts donations, provides donation receipt slips, and stores donations Maintains physical environment of front desk and reception desk; keeps area clean and stocked with necessary supplies Performs typing, copying, and faxing in support of program and administrative staff Miscellaneous office tasks including copying, distributing and organizing as assigned Adhere to YWCA policies and procedures We currently need volunteers within the following hours: Fridays: 9:30am-12pm or 12:00pm-4:30pm Desired qualifications: Previous receptionist experience preferred Must be knowledgeable in using a multi-line phone Strong typing and computer skills a plus Pleasant personality that enjoys working with the public Ability to communicate and work with clients and staff from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds, as well as clients who may be in crisis Maintains confidentiality and professional boundaries Calm and comfortable working in hectic environment Patient and flexible, may at times be alone downstairs, but staff will always be on site Dependable and reliable Attention detail and strong organizational and record keeping skills Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment 6 month minimum commitment Must be at least 18 years oldAll YWCA ongoing volunteers/interns must complete all the following steps before starting: Apply for the volunteer position Complete all necessary paperwork Submit two character references Attend a YWCA Volunteer Orientation within 30 days of the volunteer's first day. Please contact us at volunteer@ywcaworks.org to begin this process.All YWCA volunteers under age 16 are required to have a parent or guardian volunteer with them. To complete court-ordered community service hours with YWCA, you must contact Volunteer Services and be cleared before you begin your volunteer hours. Contact us at 206.461.3214 or volunteer@ywcaworks.org. Contact us at volunteer@ywcaworks.org to get started! Agency: YWCA - Seattle King Snohomish Pathways for Women provides shelter, transitional housing, classes, and the South County Legal Clinic. Pathways for Women shelter includes 5 units of permanent, low-cost housing for single mothers and children. The Front Desk Receptionist is vital to the programs at Pathways for Women by offering quality customer service and maintaining an organized office.
The Front Desk Receptionist is responsible for the front desk and reception area. Operations include answering the phone and greeting walk-in clients, donors, and visitors. They also provide administrative support and office assistance including data entry, typing, copying, and faxing.
Due to the nature of the work for this position, please be sure you can make the commitment for the scheduled times below. It is very critical that you be there for these times, as it is essential in service delivery for our clients.
Specific Responsibilities Include: Answers an eight line phone, directing calls and answering basic questions Greets walk-in clients, donors, and visitors, answers questions, and directs inquiries Provides resources and community information to public and clients Accepts donations, provides donation receipt slips, and stores donations Maintains physical environment of front desk and reception desk; keeps area clean and stocked with necessary supplies Performs typing, copying, and faxing in support of program and administrative staff Miscellaneous office tasks including copying, distributing and organizing as assigned Adhere to YWCA policies and procedures We currently need volunteers within the following hours: Fridays: 9:30am-12pm or 12:00pm-4:30pm Desired qualifications: Previous receptionist experience preferred Must be knowledgeable in using a multi-line phone Strong typing and computer skills a plus Pleasant personality that enjoys working with the public Ability to communicate and work with clients and staff from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds, as well as clients who may be in crisis Maintains confidentiality and professional boundaries Calm and comfortable working in hectic environment Patient and flexible, may at times be alone downstairs, but staff will always be on site Dependable and reliable Attention detail and strong organizational and record keeping skills Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment 6 month minimum commitment Must be at least 18 years oldAll YWCA ongoing volunteers/interns must complete all the following steps before starting: Apply for the volunteer position Complete all necessary paperwork Submit two character references Attend a YWCA Volunteer Orientation within 30 days of the volunteer's first day. Please contact us at volunteer@ywcaworks.org to begin this process.All YWCA volunteers under age 16 are required to have a parent or guardian volunteer with them. To complete court-ordered community service hours with YWCA, you must contact Volunteer Services and be cleared before you begin your volunteer hours. Contact us at 206.461.3214 or volunteer@ywcaworks.org. Contact us at volunteer@ywcaworks.org to get started! Agency: YWCA - Seattle King Snohomish Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98036 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Angeline's Women's Activity LeaderHere at YWCA Angeline’s Center for Homeless Women, we offer women a safe, warm, and welcoming environment. We engage women in classes and activities organized, presented, and run by volunteers. Many of women spend the bulk of their time at Angeline's and are looking for opportunities to get involved. By providing weekly and monthly activities, we encourage social interaction, mental stimulation, and offer a fun activities for the women to participate in. Depending on your skills and access to supplies, examples of popular classes or activities that need volunteers include: Knitting or crocheting Beading Sewing Quilting Arts and crafts Writing or journaling group Walking group Singing group or choir Book club Board game activity Talent shows Cultural sharing groups Life skills classesThis is a great opportunity for 2-3 volunteers to tag-team on a specific class or activity they organize and lead. Requirements: This is a weekly, bimonthly, or monthly commitment, depending on your schedule and the activity. Weekday availability between the hours of 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. A long-term commitment is requested (minimum three months). Must have skills and experience pertinent to the activity you choose to lead Cultural competency is a must After receiving training, the Group Leader will be responsible for set up and clean up of knitting supplies for their weekly group. Groups Leaders must be comfortable interacting with homeless women and aware of common behaviors in a shelter environment. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and only women or woman-identified are accepted for this position.All YWCA ongoing volunteers/interns must complete all the following steps before starting: Apply for the volunteer position Complete all necessary paperwork Submit two character references Attend a YWCA Volunteer Orientation within 30 days of the volunteer's first day. Please contact us at volunteer@ywcaworks.org to begin this process.All YWCA volunteers under age 16 are required to have a parent or guardian volunteer with them. To complete court-ordered community service hours with YWCA, you must contact Volunteer Services and be cleared before you begin your volunteer hours. Contact us at 206.461.3214 or volunteer@ywcaworks.org. Contact us at volunteer@ywcaworks.org to get started! Agency: YWCA - Seattle King Snohomish Here at YWCA Angeline’s Center for Homeless Women, we offer women a safe, warm, and welcoming environment. We engage women in classes and activities organized, presented, and run by volunteers. Many of women spend the bulk of their time at Angeline's and are looking for opportunities to get involved. By providing weekly and monthly activities, we encourage social interaction, mental stimulation, and offer a fun activities for the women to participate in. Depending on your skills and access to supplies, examples of popular classes or activities that need volunteers include: Knitting or crocheting Beading Sewing Quilting Arts and crafts Writing or journaling group Walking group Singing group or choir Book club Board game activity Talent shows Cultural sharing groups Life skills classesThis is a great opportunity for 2-3 volunteers to tag-team on a specific class or activity they organize and lead. Requirements: This is a weekly, bimonthly, or monthly commitment, depending on your schedule and the activity. Weekday availability between the hours of 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. A long-term commitment is requested (minimum three months). Must have skills and experience pertinent to the activity you choose to lead Cultural competency is a must After receiving training, the Group Leader will be responsible for set up and clean up of knitting supplies for their weekly group. Groups Leaders must be comfortable interacting with homeless women and aware of common behaviors in a shelter environment. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and only women or woman-identified are accepted for this position.All YWCA ongoing volunteers/interns must complete all the following steps before starting: Apply for the volunteer position Complete all necessary paperwork Submit two character references Attend a YWCA Volunteer Orientation within 30 days of the volunteer's first day. Please contact us at volunteer@ywcaworks.org to begin this process.All YWCA volunteers under age 16 are required to have a parent or guardian volunteer with them. To complete court-ordered community service hours with YWCA, you must contact Volunteer Services and be cleared before you begin your volunteer hours. Contact us at 206.461.3214 or volunteer@ywcaworks.org. Contact us at volunteer@ywcaworks.org to get started! Agency: YWCA - Seattle King Snohomish Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98121 Allow Groups: No |