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Organizations Seeking Volunteers
Lambert House is a resource center for GLBTQ youth ages 14 to 22 that encourages empowerment through the development of leadership, social, and life skills. We're looking for experienced support group facilitators, weekly shift volunteers to supervise the drop-in and resource center, computer lab volunteers to supervise the new David Bohnett Cyber Center, meal providers to cook a hot dinner for 10 to 20 youth once a month, and creative volunteers for activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, events, sports, and any other ideas you may have. Contact Rob Thoms, Manager of the Volunteer Program at Lambert House by phone at (206) 322-2515 x14 or email volunteer@lamberthouse.org for more information and an application.
America's Foundation for Chess (AF4C) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen the minds and character of young people by advancing chess in schools and culture. AF4C is recruiting motivated chess enthusiasts for on-going volunteer help at our numerous exciting and enriching projects, outreach programs, and events such as: The Chess Championships, The Chess Superbowl, and Family Chess Nights as well as for office support with mailings, data-entry and project assistance working alongside our motivated and friendly staff. Interested volunteers should contact Volunteer Manager - David Austin, email david@af4c.org or call (206) 675-0490.
Shanti - Emotional Support volunteers play an invaluable role in the lives of people with life-threatening illnesses by supporting them in a compassionate and respectful manner. We look for people who can listen well, who can build a relationship based on equality, and who can set aside their own expectations when with a client. Most clients and volunteers meet once a week for 2-3 hours, sometimes at the client's home, at times out at a cafe or park, wherever the two feel comfortable. Volunteers attend a four-day training and are asked to make a one-year commitment. Please call Rhonda at (206) 324-1520 x228 or email shanti@multifaith.org for more information.
ElderFriends is a non-profit, volunteer based program that provides companionship, outreach, and advocacy to isolated older adults in Seattle. Get involved by Adopting a Grandparent today! ElderFriends needs volunteers to befriend isolated elders over the age of 65 in the Greater Seattle Area and to visit the elder at least twice monthly and maintain frequent contact through letters and phone calls. For more information call Amy at (206) 224-3793 or email amya@elderhealth.org
BABES network is a non-profit organization that reduces isolation, promotes self-empowerment, enhances quality of life and serves the needs of women facing HIV. Their services include peer counseling, support groups, advocacy, self-advocacy training, a monthly newsletter and more. For information on volunteer opportunities see their web page or call Helen at (206) 720-5566
The High Point YMCA has many opportunities for you to volunteer with youth and teens. Programs offered include Sports & Recreation (basketball, soccer, weight training, ETC.), Arts (music, recording, dance, African drumming, digital photography), Computers (training and maintenance), Tutoring and Mentoring, and basic Drop-In Program supervision. Whatever your training or desire, they have a position that will fulfill your needs and enrich your life, as well as the lives of youth and teens in one of the lowest-income housing projects in the Seattle area. You will feel the immediate impact you will have on some great kids who need positive adult role models. For more information, please contact Jason Parker at HPVolunteer@hp.seattleymca.org or (206) 937-1936.
Youth Volunteer Corps of King County (YVC) is a program of Camp Fire USA, engages youth ages 11-18 around King County in community service projects that are educational, fun, free, and beneficial to the community, such as tutoring, assisting the elderly, trail maintenance, mural painting, web design, event planning, and native habitat restoration. Youth learn to work as a team, learn job skills and leadership, and give back to their community, while planning, doing, and evaluating their projects. YVC offers shorter projects during the school year, on weekends and school breaks, and longer intensive projects during the summer.
The Wallingford Community Senior Center offers seniors the opportunity to maintain their independence and dignity by providing programs and services that enhance their social, physical, and mental well being. Volunteers are vital to implementing these services. Their volunteer opportunities range from office assistance, special events staffing and coordination, every day program support, cooking, intergenerational programming, direct service in our monthly dining events, and class and program assistance. Many of these positions are open to individuals as well as groups. Feel free to stop by the Center for more information and a tour! They are located at 4649 Sunnyside Ave N Suite 140 in the Good Shepherd Center in Wallingford. If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, please call their Volunteer Coordinator at (206) 461-7825. Or send an e-mail to kbyrnes@wallingfordseniors.org.
The Jefferson Park Alliance is seeking to improve Jefferson Park on Beacon Hill - one plant at a time. Contact: Albert Kaufman albi@earthlink.net or see their website.
Volunteer Program Management
Directors of Volunteers in Agencies of King County You cannot have effective volunteers without effective volunteer management, and DOVIA is the professional organization in King County for volunteer resource managers.