Opportunities From: Bellevue College

Volunteer Opportunity: Host a Community or Celebration Dinner: Join us in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for 30–35 moms and kids who are rebuilding their lives after experiencing homelessness. As a dinner host, you'll help provide a meaningful evening of connection, encouragement, and care — ultimately creating lasting life change through community.

Celebration Dinner – 2nd Wednesday of the Month: Celebrate monthly birthdays and recovery anniversaries with us! Volunteers provide a special meal and cake, and help make the evening feel memorable for those being honored.

Community Dinner – 4th Wednesday of the Month: Foster connection through food in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Volunteers prepare and serve dinner while engaging with residents in a casual, relational way. Your presence helps our families feel seen, supported, and valued.

Location: Duvall, WA 98019

Time Commitment: This opportunity is available on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 5:30–7:15PM (dinner served at 6:00PM). You’re welcome to sign up for a single evening or volunteer regularly — whatever works best for you!

Major Responsibilities: Promote a welcoming and celebratory atmosphere for our residents. Provide and serve dinner for up to 30–35 moms and kids. Dinner should be ready by 6:00PM. Help with set-up: wipe down counters, set out dishes, and set up the beverage station. Enjoy dinner and engage meaningfully with the families. Package and store leftovers (in refrigerator or freezer). Assist with clean-up after the event. Share feedback with staff after the dinner.

Desired Qualifications: Passionate about creating a positive and welcoming space. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to plan, prepare, or coordinate a meal for 30-35 moms and kids. Openness to learning about our mission. Respectful and sensitive to different cultures, languages, and life experiences.

Benefits: Make a meaningful impact in the lives of women and children. Contribute to a supportive and healing community. Gain experience in hospitality and social services. Connect with people from diverse backgrounds. Have fun while making a difference!

Next Steps to Get Involved: Complete our Volunteer Application. Schedule a short Meet & Greet with our Volunteer Coordinator. Please complete both steps in advance of the dinner event to allow time for onboarding.

Additional Details: Maximum of 5 volunteers per dinner night. Children ages 12+ are welcome — please have them sign up individually. Headcount and allergy information will be provided to leads closer to the event.

Once you’ve completed the application and Meet & Greet, you do not need to repeat them for future dinners. Questions? Email us at volunteer@acresofdiamonds.org. We’re excited to have you join our community!

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.

 

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.