Opportunities From: United Way of Pierce County

The purpose of this position is to provide Disaster Mental Health services to people impacted by disasters and Red Cross workers during preparedness, response, and recovery.

Requirements: Hold at minimum a Master’s Degree in one of the mental health professions listed below;

Any U.S. state or territory as a social worker, psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or psychiatrist (any level license/registration, including non-clinical licenses such as Licensed Masters Social Worker or LMSW).

Please click "respond" if you have interest in this opportunity!

Grant Writer

Assist with research and documentation relating to grants and foundations.

APPLY NOW Locations

Seattle area, Tacoma area

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Training

Every day, the American Red Cross sees the heartbreak of people trying to cope with more intense storms, heavier rainfall, higher temperatures, stronger hurricanes and more devastating wildfires.

As more people rely on the Red Cross for help, the need for compassionate volunteers has never been greater.

Volunteers help comfort and support people who are forced from their homes due to fires, storms and other emergencies, so they don’t have to face tough times alone. Join us and turn your compassion into action by becoming a volunteer today. We are actively recruiting for these critical volunteer roles:

Shelter Support Team: During large disasters, you can support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter. Free online training will be provided. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts is required.

Disaster Health Services Team: During large disasters, you can use your professional skills as a licensed healthcare provider to deliver hands on care and education to shelter residents. Free online training will be provided and can count towards nursing continuing education units. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 10-14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts is required. Qualified licenses include RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN. Only RNs have full scope of practice.

Disaster Action Team: While big hurricanes and wildfires get the most news coverage, smaller disasters are no less devastating to the families affected. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are smaller disasters like home fires. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you can help comfort and support people in your community by meeting any immediate needs such as food, shelter, clothing or supplies and connecting them to long term recovery services. We supply all the training you need.

Make a Real-Time Impact During Disasters

Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officers are the behind-the-scenes heroes who coordinate local emergency responses as they unfold. From the comfort of your home, you’ll ensure that people affected by disasters receive the care and support they need by dispatching trained volunteers to the scene.

What You’ll Do:

Monitor incoming disaster alerts and assess response needs

Dispatch Red Cross volunteers to provide immediate assistance

Communicate clearly and calmly with team members and affected individuals

Use Red Cross systems to track and manage response activities

What You’ll Need:

Comfort talking on the phone with new people

Ability to learn and use computer applications

Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Reliable access to a computer, internet, and phone

Willingness to complete Red Cross training

Why It Matters:

Your coordination ensures that families affected by disasters receive timely help, shelter, and emotional support. You’ll be a vital part of the Red Cross mission—Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Get started: 

www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org

Every day, men and women answer our nation’s call to serve in the armed forces. The American Red Cross stands by these heroes from the day they enlist throughout their military careers and beyond. Our Hero Care Network Caseworkers provide emergency communications and critical care to our military members, veterans and their families.

If you are someone with strong listening skills and the ability to work with culturally diverse populations, you can gift your time and join the Hero Care Network.

To learn more about how you can make these very important connections visit www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at joinusnw@redcross.org.

When housing is disrupted in communities due to a large disaster it can be tough for many individuals to secure new long term consistent/reliable housing. The Shelter Resident Transition Service Associate assists shelter residents and disaster victims create long term personal plans to overcome obstacles and transition into a stable housing solution. They play an important role in minimizing disaster caused displacement and aid in long term recovery. 

Do you have a Flexible schedule that would allow you to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disasters? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals over 18 who want to alleviate human suffering by shortening the time of a disaster caused by displacement. All training and Travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross. 

To join our team visit www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter office at Joinusnw@redcross.org. 

The Home Delivery program relies on Volunteer Drivers to bring boxes of fresh, nutritious food from EFN’s Distribution Center in Lakewood to households across Pierce County. This is a meaningful way to directly support neighbors in need and make a real difference in the lives of local families.

We are currently seeking regular drivers as well as on-call drivers.
(Please note: court-ordered community service is not eligible for this role.)

Time Commitment

Tuesdays and/or Fridays, between 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Location

Pick up food at EFN’s Distribution Center:
3318 92nd Street South, Lakewood, WA 98499

Deliveries will be made throughout Pierce County.

Work Environment

Volunteers use their own personal vehicles to deliver food to individuals and families.

Requirements

Age 18 or older

Access to a reliable vehicle

Valid driver’s license

Current car insurance

Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds repeatedly

Access to GPS

Completion of EFN Volunteer Application and WSP background check

Support
EFN staff will provide training, clear delivery instructions, and phone support if any issues arise during your route.

How to Apply
To become a Home Delivery Driver, please contact:

Duties/Responsibilities: Repack Project volunteers transform bulk food shipments into family-sized portions that are ready to help feed the community! Working at our Lakewood Distribution Center, you and your fellow volunteers might find yourselves bagging up oats, pasta, or rice or sorting food donations. **Email Evan at evanm@efoodnet.org to get your group signed up!**

Time Required: 2 Hours, either 9:00 am- 11:00 AM or 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM 

Location: EFN Distribution Center, 3318 92nd Street South, Lakewood 98499  

Parking is available on-site and across the street, you will enter from the side door on 92nd St. 

Work Environment: Repack Room Photo 

Attire (+ accessibility):  

We are committed to accommodating people of all abilities, so if you need a job with accommodations, please reach out before your shift. 

Supervision/Support: Repack staff will get you signed in and set up for the Repack Project with a mask, gloves, and a hairnet and then provide a quick orientation before you get started! They will be with you for your entire shift should you have any questions. 

For day-of questions, please call (253) 584-1040. 

The minimum age to volunteer is 12 with a parent/guardian, and 16 without.  

Impact (us): With your help, we are able to provide Pierce County with a consistent, diverse, and nutritious food supply so that no person goes hungry. 

Impact (you): Meet new like-minded friends, get out of the house, learn about food insecurity in Pierce County, and feel good doing something to help your neighbors in need! 

Donations are an essential part of getting food to our partner programs, food pantries, meal sites, and shelters in Pierce County. However, we see a decrease in food donations even though the need for food has increased. You can help by hosting a Food & Fund Drive with EFN! The food you donate will go directly to our 75+ Partner Programs to give to our neighbors in need. The funds you raise will be used to purchase food and pay freight for donated truckloads of food (if you decide to raise funds).

We want to encourage you to collect peanut butter for your drive! Peanut butter is a very versatile food and great source of protein, so we love receiving it.

Register your food drive here: https://efoodnet.org/driveform/

Questions? Contact evanm@efoodnet.org or (253) 584-1040

Description: During the first half of the evening, a recorder will be stationed next to each bar to take down a guests bid number and drink type on a form. Runners will visit each bar regularly and will take the form (and any cash) to the “bank". The runner should also regularly visit the raffle table and take forms (and any cash) to the bank as well. Once the auction begins recorders write down the bidder number and sale amount called out by the auctioneer for the winner of each item. Runners will take the forms back and forth to the “bank.” Dinner is provided for volunteers.

Qualifications: Ability to focus in noisy setting and to be on their feet

Description: Must be 18+ This is a great position to do with a buddy! Encourage a friend or family member to join you. During the first half of the evening, these volunteers sell raffle tickets to guests. Once the live auction begins, spotters help the auctioneer to spot bidders. These volunteers must be comfortable talking with strangers and hooting and hollering to get the auctioneers attention! Dinner is provided for volunteers.

Qualifications: Friendly and outgoing, must be able to approach guests regarding buying raffle tickets, and draw attention to themselves during the live auction.

                    American Red Cross Blood Transportation Specialist 

Do you enjoy driving? American Red Cross is looking for volunteer drivers. Transportation specialists will retrieve a Red Cross vehicle and leave the Red Cross in Seattle and pick up blood in the afternoon in Thurston/Kitsap/Grays Harbor Counties.  Bringing it back to the Seattle Red Cross in a safe and timely manner. We also need drivers to leave the Seattle Red Cross at 9am to pick up blood from a variety of blood drives and courier it back to the Red Cross.  You will drive a Red Cross vehicle and we will pay for the gas. 

Drivers play a vital part in helping carry out the Red Cross mission, as each delivery could mean saving a life. The Red Cross supplies 40% of the nation's blood supply, and without drivers, safe blood products would not reach their destination. 

If you are interested or have questions,  please visit www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at joinusnw@redcross.org.

We have an opening for an Instructor for our new Basic Computer Class. We were gifted 5 brand new Chromebooks and would love to begin a small computer class. We are hoping to offer the class once or twice a month on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30pm. Each class would be about an hour and a half long. This class would instruct our Seniors on how to use basic computer skills.  

Become a Job Carr Cabin Museum docent! Greet and engage guests who visit the Cabin. Share your knowledge of and enthusiasm for local history.

Our docents are friendly ambassadors who can effectively engage children and families in conversation and answer questions. We'll provide you with training and reference materials to help you learn how to describe Museum exhibits and artifacts, relate the history of Job Carr and Old Town, and provide information about the Oregon Trail and life in early Tacoma.

We welcome volunteers of all ages, interests and skill level. You must have excellent communication and customer service skills, with an enthusiasm for local history. Volunteers must be reliable and available for at least one shift per month. The Museum is currently open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm in Old Town, Tacoma. All volunteers must successfully pass a security background check.

We’d love to meet with you to talk more about how your skills, interests and availability might match with our volunteer opportunities. Seeing the Museum in-person is the best way learn about our organization. You can stop by anytime during the Cabin’s open hours to speak with our team.

Youth volunteers are welcome at the museum. Teens (15-17) may volunteer with permission from a parent/guardian. Adolescents (10-14) may volunteer if a parent/guardian remains on-site at the Museum to supervise them directly.

Inventory social science kits for elementary schools in the South Sound.

Job Carr Cabin Museum needs volunteer help with inventory of our traveling trunks for schools. We currently have 19 traveling trunks. Each kit reaches approximately 200 students per year, helping children learn about the Oregon Trail and local history.

The inventory volunteer will review the traveling trunk contents when they return from each school, replacing missing and broken items. The inventory process ensures that the next school using the materials will have all contents included and in good repair. The inventory volunteer must be detail-oriented and organized. This volunteer is needed 3-5 days per month, September through June. Scheduling is flexible.

The museum’s schools outreach program supplements social studies education for students across the South Puget Sound region. Our traveling trunks deliver high quality learning resources directly to elementary classrooms in Tacoma, Pierce County and beyond. Complete with replica artifacts and lesson plans, the traveling trunks benefit students with hands-on learning and receive rave reviews from classroom teachers. 

This position is critical to the success of the Museum’s schools outreach program.

Ensure military families' needs are met when faced with an emergency

Responsibilities

Support the Red Cross mission

* Maintain strict confidentiality of any case notes, names and other personal information in accordance with Red Cross policies

* Understand and apply Service to Armed Forces (SAF) policies, procedures and protocols related to Red Cross client services consistently and correctly

* Support the follow up process to include making follow-up calls to military members and/or families to determine if their needs are met, providing other follow-up actions needed for complete and timely client service

* Acquire a working knowledge of local, state and federal resources aiding military members, families and veterans

* Maintain professionalism and conduct as stated in Red Cross policy

Our Commitment Never Wavers

The American Red Cross helps members of the military, veterans and their families prepare for, cope with, and respond to, the challenges of military service.

Waller Hall is the central hub for all Soldiers and Family members arriving to JBLM, transitioning from military life, or receiving continued services as a retiree or survivor. Base access not required, shifts are Mondays-Fridays from 8am-3pm.

Every day we hear about the consequences of war and the suffering of the victims of armed conflict. Join in the effort to raise awareness about the rules of war. The International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Youth Action Campaign (YAC)- Regional Coordinator manages the YAC program at a regional level. The YAC program informs youth ages 13-24 about IHL and encourages youth to build a peer-to-peer awareness campaign on an IHL topic.

Volunteer Responsibilities include:

Time Commitment:

Private Opportunity

Email volunteer@uwpc.org for more information.

We need your help to keep great books accessible to communities 24/7. Visit Little Free Libraries in your community to distribute books! 

We can suggest where to look for free or inexpensive books, or if you already have some, you can share those too. You can find book-sharing boxes near you using our world map or free mobile app. 

Register here to get started. Once you sign up, you will get access to tips & resources. Our Little Free Library staff can answer your questions. You can share books whenever it works for you.  

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries full of books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time required: You set your own schedule. It could be a one-time project or a regular book distribution schedule.

How we can support you: We'll help you start with some online training, and we will suggest sources for books.

Qualifications:

Benefits: Experience the satisfaction of getting more books into the hands of readers while connecting with your community. Volunteers in the US will get a free Little Free Library t-shirt after you record your first impact in the Team LFL hub. 

Questions: You can contact the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. We also offer virtual Q&A sessions where you can ask questions.

Communities are hungry for books! Help Little Free Library fulfill its mission of book access for everyone by coordinating a local book drive. You can lead a book drive and distributed the collected books to local Little Free Libraries. Little Free Library staff can answer your questions along the way. 

This is a flexible volunteer opportunity. You can coordinate your book drive during the times that work best for you and your community. 

How to get started: Register online. After you register, we will send you a guide about how to coordinate a book drive. 

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries filled with books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time Required: A typical book drive lasts about two weeks to one month, plus time beforehand to plan and promote the drive. 

Training & Resources Available: We will help you get to know our organization and share our tips for planning a successful book drive. 

Qualifications:

Benefits: Experience the satisfaction of getting more books into the hands of readers while connecting with your community. Volunteers in the US and Canada will get a free Little Free Library t-shirt after you record your impact in the Team LFL online hub. 

Supervision & Support: You can connect with the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. We also offer virtual Q&A sessions for volunteers. 

Nativity House Shelter accepts clothing donations on Tuesdays and Thursdays and needs volunteers to help unload donations and write donation receipts.

Hours:

Volunteers do not need to be able to cover the full time to be helpful. We are grateful for any amount of coverage that volunteers can provide. 

How to get started:

Please complete our online volunteer registration form to join the team!

Basics:

Interested or have questions? Contact meganed@ccsww.org or call 253-365-4111.

Mitten Makers Unite!

Do you love to knit, felt, weave or crochet? There is an opportunity to put your skills to do good use!

It is never too early for Nativity House Shelter to start preparing for winter.

Help prevent frostbite while doing something you love from the comfort of your own home.

The Basics:

Have questions? Call Megan at 253-365-4111 or email meganed@ccswww.org

Want to volunteer but prefer to do so offsite? Have a youth group that's too young to serve onsite? Either way, we have you covered!

Nativity House Shelter needs volunteers to make and donate sandwiches or snacks packs that can be easily handed out to community members experiencing homelessness.

Nativity House Kitchen serves as a primary Hilltop "food hub" with meal deliveries going out Monday-Saturday to our sister sites serving unhoused adults and families.

Sandwich donations are used at Nativity House Shelter, the Stability Site, and at the Family Housing Network Safe Parking Program (Holy Rosary Church).

Nativity House Shelter is staffed 24/7. Please call 253-500-8090 when you arrive to drop off sandwiches/snack. Donations can be dropped off at the Nativity House Kitchen Loading Dock.

Quick Facts:

Have questions? Contact meganed@ccsww.org or call 253-365-4111.

Do you love to cook, enjoy social interaction and want a volunteer opportunity with a lot of flexibility? Join the Nativity House Kitchen Team!

The Nativity House Kitchen (formerly known as the Hospitality Kitchen) serves as the primary "food hub" for CCS programs serving unhoused people in Tacoma.

Needless to say, our kitchen is a busy place.

We’re looking for volunteers with basic kitchen skills, high energy and a desire to help.

Scheduling is flexible but hours align with set meal times. We need volunteers who can help for 1-3 hours.

Our earliest shift time is 7 am and our latest dinner shift ends at 7 pm.

Meal Times

Responsibilities

Requirements

How to get started

Please complete the online volunteer registration form or contact meganed@ccsww.org to request a volunteer registration form. Hard copies of registration materials can be mailed to your address. Copies can also be sent via email or fax.

Covid-19 Safety

Masking requirements have been dropped as of March 2023. Masks are available for volunteers who wish to wear them. We will not ask your vaccination status. Anyone presenting Covid-19 symptoms or not feeling well will be required to refrain from volunteering until they are well again.

Questions? Call 253-365-4111 to speak with Megan Edwin, Homeless Adult Services Volunteer Coordinator or email meganed@ccsww.org.

https://ccsww.org/services/volunteer-services/

Do you and your friends love to cook? Consider recruiting a small group of friends to come cook and serve meals at Nativity House Shelter.

Scheduling is flexible. We realize that volunteers have busy lives and we'll work with you to design a plan that fits busy schedules.

Nativity House is an overnight shelter & day center for adult men and women actively experiencing homelessness in Tacoma. The Nativity House Kitchen serves approx. 120-300 meals per meal time. We need volunteers who know how cook for a crowd.

Groups often plan meals like pancakes, casseroles, bulgogi/teriyaki, spaghetti & meatballs, hotdogs and sloppy joes.

Groups are encouraged to use ingredients available in the kitchen to build a menu and/or donate their own ingredients based on whatever they want to cook.

If groups are more comfortable serving instead of cooking, we will put you to work!

The Nativity House Kitchen provides breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week, 365 days per year so there is always an opportunity to serve.

How to Get Started: If you are interested in starting a meal group, please email meganed@ccsww.org.

Group leaders can register online to join our volunteer team or request that registration materials be mailed to their address.

Have questions? Please call Megan at 253-365-4111.

The Basics:

Requirements:

Covid-19 Safety

Masking requirements have been dropped as of March 2023 but mask are still available for volunteers who wish to wear them. We will not ask your vaccination status. Volunteers presenting Covid-19 symptoms or are not feeling well must refrain from volunteering while they are sick.

Want to learn more about other volunteer opportunities with Catholic Community Services? Click HERE to learn more about the Volunteer Services Program!

Schedule

1st Shift 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

2nd Shift 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

3rd Shift 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm

MADF is a nonprofit, charitable organization with the mission to make a difference in the lives of others, one person at a time, by helping them acquire the most basic needs: food, housing, encouragement, and opportunity. 

Email: christine@themadfseattle.org or info@themadfseattle.org.

Phone: 253-888-0576

Registration Link: https://www.volunteerup.com/Login.asp?w=i&o=324

Come help us keep our community fed. We need Drivers to help get food out to the community.  As the largest independent food bank in Pierce County, we are the #1 food delivery service. We provide delivery service weekly to clients who are not able to get to the food bank due to age, disability, or lack of transportation. We also provide delivery to over 100 clients weekly at JBLM.

Eloise’s Cooking Pot has the largest food bank delivery program in Pierce County. As a Driver you will pick up and deliver food and other donations from specific locations.  A Volunteer Driver must have a Driver’s License with a good driving record, Proof of Insurance, and provide their own vehicle.  If providing delivery to JBLM, must have access.  For volunteer safety we provide a designated area to pick the boxes up for deliveries. There are measures in place for safe delivery to the clients.

As a Volunteer Driver:

Help us help others by giving them the food they need! Our foodbank is located at 3543 McKinley Ave E, Tacoma WA 98404.

Please let us know if you have any limitations! This is a chance for you to give back to your community in a fun, easy, and flexible way! 

For questions, please email Christine at christine@themadfseattle.org or call (253) 888-0576.

Come help us keep our community fed. We need volunteers to help get food out to the community.

As a Volunteer Food Bank Service Clerk, you will be responsible for providing support to Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank and the Food Bank Manager. You will work closely with the Food Bank Manager to assure that client delivery and needed tasks are done correctly and efficiently. Ensuring maximum service delivery and volunteer enjoyment throughout the process. Activities are performed in a safe and controlled environment. Casual attire and closed toe shoes required. 

Accountabilities The food bank customer Service Clerk reports directly to the executive director who is responsible for his/her performance.  

 Responsibilities: includes, but not limited to: 

Schedule

1st Shift Full Day 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

2nd Shift 8:30 am to 1:00 pm

3rd Shift 1:00pm to 4:30 pm

The Food Bank is open for Walk-In service (Tuesday through Saturday) and Drive-Up (Friday only). Services are delivered in designated areas for volunteer and client safety.

Wednesday is our biggest day; we have a pop-up food bank at the Tacoma Dome and the need is great on that day where individuals and groups are encouraged to apply. 

MADF is a nonprofit, charitable organization with the mission to make a difference in the lives of others, one person at a time, by helping them acquire the most basic needs: food, housing, encouragement, and opportunity. 

Email: christine@themadfseattle.org and info@themadfseattle.org.

Phone: 253-888-0576 

Come help us keep our community fed. We need volunteers to help get food out to the community.

As a Volunteer Food Bank Assistant, you will be responsible for providing support to Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank and the Food Bank Manager. You will work closely with the Food Bank Manager to assure that client delivery and needed tasks are done correctly and efficiently. Ensuring maximum service delivery and volunteer enjoyment throughout the process. Activities are performed in a safe and controlled environment. Casual attire and closed toe shoes required. 

Schedule

1st Full Shift 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

2nd Shift 8:30 am to 1:00 pm

3rd Shift 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

The Food Bank is open for Walk-In service (Tuesday through Saturday) and Drive-Up (Friday only). Services are delivered in designated areas for volunteer and client safety.

Wednesday is our biggest day; we have a pop-up food bank at the Tacoma Dome and the need is great on that day where individuals and groups are encouraged to apply. 

MADF is a nonprofit, charitable organization with the mission to make a difference in the lives of others, one person at a time, by helping them acquire the most basic needs: food, housing, encouragement, and opportunity. 

Email: christine@themadfseattle.org

Phone: 253-888-0576 

The Distribution Assistant reports to the Warehouse Manager, who will direct you on positions as needed as a volunteer. The Tacoma Dome Pop-Up Food Bank is part of the Eloise Cooking Pot Food Bank.

DRESS CODE STRICTLY ENFORCED: Please wear jeans or long pants with no holes or rips, no leggings, and closed-toe shoes. No sweatpants, no T-shirts with derogatory language, no gym shorts or tank tops permitted. IF YOU ARE NOT DRESSED PROPERLY, YOU WILL BE SENT HOME

Wednesday is our greatest day of needing volunteer assistants; individuals, and groups are encouraged

to apply.

There are 4-hour increments.

Full Shift 1 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Shift 2 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Shift 3 12:00 pm to 430 pm. 

Shift 4 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Shift 5 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Help us help others by giving them the food they need! Our pop-up food bank is located at the Tacoma Dome on lot G an outside event.

2727 East D St, Tacoma, WA 98421 Go south up the hill in front of the Tacoma Dome, take the first left on Wiley Ave East, and midway on the block take a left into Lot G 

Please let us know if you have any limitations! This is a chance for you to give back to your community in a fun, easy, and flexible way! 

For questions, please email Christine at christine@themadfseattle.org or

Call (253) 888-0576

The Making a Difference Foundation is looking for volunteers to harvest, box, and drive fresh produce from local farms back to Eloise's Cooking Pot Food Bank to help feed the community. Please wear comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes, and sun/rain protection.

Contact: Christine Brown, Volunteer Coordinator 253-888-0576

Email: christine@themadfseattle.org

Are you looking for a chance to make a difference in someone's life? Are you someone that likes socializing and having fun? Do you have a skill or talent that you would like to share?

We are looking for volunteers to help lead 1:1 and group activities, play BINGO, read to a resident or just be someone to visit with them.

The Making a Difference Foundation is looking for a volunteer data entry specialist who normalizes & prepares source data for entry in a web-based interface. They will enter data from source documents using established standards and maintain data entry goals & requirements by following proper procedures. The specialist will verify data by performing quality assurance measures, maintain operations by following policies, maintains customer confidence & protects operations by complying with data integrity & adhering to security protocols. They will contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed. We operate in shifts there are 4 shifts available.

Add this position to your resume!

We are seeking part-time college or university interns to help us bring Tacoma history to life.

Internship projects are available in several subject areas - museum studies, history, education, marketing, social media and technology.
Possibilities include:

*Assisting us as we prepare to celebrate the museum's 25th Anniversary
*Historical research for publication and museum exhibit development
*Oral History collection of people from Old Town to be stored and prepared for public display.
*Digitize and organize artifacts and for online storage and exhibits.
*Create a social media plan and help us implement effective social media strategies.

Internship dates are flexible, depending on your class schedule and availability. Internships are project-based and are generally 5-15 hours per week. Days and hours are flexible.

We welcome volunteers of all ages, interests and skill levels. Mentorship and training provided. School credit available. Internships are designed for college and university students. High school students are also welcome to volunteer with the museum. All volunteers must successfully pass a security background check.

The museum is open Fridays and Saturdays in Old Town, Tacoma. Seeing the Museum in-person is the best way learn about our organization. You can stop by anytime during the Cabin’s open hours to speak with our team.

https://www.jobcarrmuseum.org/volunteer

Do you have expertise in strategic planning, board governance, and/or fundraising? If so, the nonprofit sector needs you! Many organizations lack the resources they need to fully support their missions and the communities they serve.501 Commons bridges that gap by connecting volunteers who have these desired skills with organizations seeking to work with a consultant, facilitator, or coach. 

As a 501 Commons consultant, you will have the opportunity to review project opportunities as they arise and select only those that align with your schedule and interests. Our volunteers work in teams of two to lead clients through engagements and have access to other subject matter experts and helpful resources along the way. Join the Executive Service Corps and play an essential role in helping a nonprofit realize their full potential!

501 Commons Clients have said:

My experience with executive consulting from 501 Commons was very positive.  My assigned consultant created a really supportive space to reflect and plan, asked challenging questions, and provided important resources to help me be a more effective leader of our organization.  -FIUTS  Era Schrepfer (Exec2Exec)

For more information about this opportunity, or to apply, please visit: https://www.501commons.org/engage.

If you might bring a loving heart and skills to work with energetic large dogs, RASKC invites you to help our sweeties,

Next steps:

1. Complete a volunteer application

2. Complete a liability waiver

Then RASKC will email you key information!

Got love to share? Consider becoming a foster volunteer!

As a foster volunteer, you would make a short-term commitment to nurture one or more dogs from RASKC in your home on a temporary basis.

Some dogs need a break from their kennel at the shelter.

Might you help?

Among the dogs that are eligible to be fostered, you choose which animal that will go home with you.

Foster volunteers are given training online, individualized support, and everything necessary-- free pet food, a free crate, free toys, free medical care for the foster dog,...

When the dog is ready to be adopted, you may choose to:

a) Select who the dog will be adopted to following the Adopters Welcome rules, or

b) Bring the dog back to the shelter, or

c) Adopt the dog yourself

You can decide when the time is right for you to foster-- on an ongoing basis or you can take breaks.

Community service might be available for school (if okay with the school). Usually, 1.5 hours is credited for each day an animal is cared for in your home.

Next steps:

1. Submit a volunteer application

2.  If you are an adult, submit a liability waiver

3. Watch the online training videos

Share your love and have fun as a foster parent to sweetie that needs you.

Thanks for considering this possibility. We look forward to hearing from you...

Got love to share? Consider becoming a foster volunteer!

As a foster volunteer, you would make a short-term commitment to nurture one or more kitties from the shelter in your home on a temporary basis.

Some cats need a break from living in a cage. Providing time in your home helps them get get ready to be adopted. Many cats need a quiet patch of sunlight to recover.

Can you help?

Newborn kittens are so small they need foster care until they're big enough to receive span/ neuter surgery.

Among the animals that are eligible to be fostered, you choose which animal that will go home with you.

Foster volunteers are given thorough training, great support and everything necessary-- free pet food, free medical care for the kitty, free litter, free litter box...

When the kitty is ready to be adopted, you may choose to:

a) Select who the animal will be adopted to following the Adopters Welcome rules, or

b) Bring the animal back to the shelter, or

c) Adopt the animal yourself You can decide when the time is right for you to foster-- on an ongoing basis or you can take breaks.

Children may participate in the animal care, though an adult in the household must be the official volunteer.

Community service might be available for school (if okay with the school). Usually 1.5 hours is credited for each day an animal is cared for in your home.

Note: Fostering is available only to people who intend to foster several kitties a year. This is not for people who intend to foster just a few animals with the intention of selecting one to adopt. Two next steps--

1. Submit a volunteer application

2.  If you are an adult, submit a liability waiver

3. Watch the online training videos

Share your love and have fun as a foster parent to sweet kitty that needs you.

Thanks for considering this possibility. We look forward to hearing from you...

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic volunteer board members to serve on Cares of Washington's board of directors.

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: marketing, business development, training and healthcare 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, work, strategic planning and representation.

Come support our residents with social and activity support! We are looking for people to come into our skilled nursing facility and assist with activities (call BINGO numbers, play piano, support art lessons, and more) or provide individual support (visiting a resident who can't leave their room, sitting and talking with resident, etc.). Volunteers will be able to have a flexible recurring or one time schedule. If you want to come in for an hour once a week or for an hour a day, we are happy to have the help. 

Responds to new volunteer applications and schedules orientations. Creates spreadsheets for volunteers to sign up for times at events. Maintains records of volunteer hours and organizes volunteer recognition.

We're looking for a sponsorship coordinator to reach out to local businesses to share information about our organization and discuss potential sponsorships for our events. If you like developing new relationships and being involved in the community, this would be a great position!

We are looking for new opportunities for funding for our organization so we can continue to provide free and low cost events for the community. If you have experience writing grant proposals, or would like to learn more about them, please apply!

We have a couple of large events each year. In the spring, we have a Dragon Egg hunt and in the fall a School of Magic. We're looking for someone who can help with planning event maps, handling technical needs, etc. to help the events run smoothly. 

Do you love posting memes and upcoming events to share with your community? We have 4.6k followers on Facebook and 808 followers on Instagram. If there's another social media you love, we'd be happy to add on more!

We are looking for someone to help with tickets and registration at events. We've used Eventbrite in the past, but are open to other options to make sure registration runs smoothly.

We are looking for someone to help expand our outreach at events. 

Private Opportunity

Assist in table set-up, bringing plated lunch from kitchen to table, serving beverages, clean-up and table and chairs breakdown. Lunch serves 40-100pp depending on day/special event

Volunteers are needed at Altheimer Memorial Church's Family Shelter (families with dependent children).

Volunteers are needed at these times:

You don't have to volunteer for the entire time -- you can volunteer for a chunk of time, whatever works for you.

Volunteers will help serve meals, monitor the space, and refresh supplies such as toiletries, towels, and sanitizer solutions.

If you're interested, please call 253-572-6751 or email altheimerc@comcast.net

Volunteer Services of Pierce/Kitsap County offers "free" transportation to medical and essential appointments for seniors and people with disabilities.  These are individuals who do not qualify for a care giver or other means of transportation and assistance.  They depend on the kindness of our volunteers to get them to essential medical care.  An hour of your time will make a difference in someone's life!  

Volunteers use their own vehicles and are paid a mileage reimbursement, for all miles driven. Volunteers are also covered with an additional Liability insurance policy.  Our scheduling is done with a web based program allowing you to volunteer on YOUR time.  

If this sounds like a volunteer position for you please contact Rusty @ 253-502-2741 or email DianeF@ccsww.org

We are seeking individuals to help our Seniors with light yard care.  Many even have their own equipment, but can no longer push it.  Also, some just would like a flower bed cleaned out to plant their spring flowers.

Donate as much time as you would like!  Mileage reimbursement and Liability insurance is provided.

Help us bring a smile this spring!

ABOUT US

Paint Tacoma Beautiful is a program that provides free exterior painting to low income homeowners during the spring and summer months. Since 1985 Paint Tacoma Beautiful has mobilized volunteers to paint houses free of charge for more than 2,200 low income, elderly, and disabled homeowners across Pierce County. This is a great opportunity for volunteers to visually see the impact they are making, and build community. We look forward to this season being a time to experience the joy of being together while following CDC safety guidelines. Many of the homeowners who apply to our program often live in isolation due to age, disabilities, and other factors that limit them from leaving their homes and engaging with the community. This program is all about showing up for them and building connections across generations, neighborhood lines, and other identities that separate us

VOLUNTEER

We are recruiting teams to prep and paint houses for our 2021 paint season. Get a group of family, friends or coworkers together to form a team and adopt a house!

Learn more at www.PaintBeautiful.org
Watch our orientation video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watchv=DWBtQOeJ7Wg&t=24s&ab_channel=AssociatedMinistries
Register at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/PTPB-VOL 

AVID—Advancement Via Individual Determination—fosters a safe and open culture, high expectations for teachers and students, and collaboration in all classrooms.  Tutoring in AVID is different from any volunteer position you have held before.  Many AVID students are first in their family to attend college and want to achieve big dreams!  AVID students need role models and mentors to support their dream of college.  AVID tutors assist students to achieve their full potential by facilitating collaborative tutorial groups that use critical thinking skills, practicing public speaking, utilizing multiple resources (print and electronic), asking high level questions, taking Cornell notes, analyzing the process of each question, and writing reflections about their learning.  Small group tutorial sessions are held twice a week (Tuesday & Thursday), volunteers choose which time during the days they would like.  No experience necessary, just the love of learning and your kindness.

Bring your gift of time and friendship to empower students on the path to a brighter future!  

For additional information, contact

Myka Cranford

myka@cisofpeninsula.org or call 253.509.9397 today.

Programs begin the end of October and finish the end of May or beginning of June.

Mentors will be paired one-on-one with one or in groups with middle school students for the academic year at the school of their choice.  As a mentor, volunteers will work with students during the session, working on schoolwork from their classes or homework. There may be opportunities to work with social/emotional groups as well. The Site Coordinator will provide guidance and encouragement to the volunteer.

Bring your gift of time and friendship to empower a child on the path to a brighter future!  

For additional information, contact

Myka Cranford

myka@cisofpeninsula.org or call 253.509.9397 today.

Programs begin the end of October or beginning of November and finish the end of May or beginning of June.

Middles School CISP is in;

Key Peninsula Middle School-Key Peninsula

Goodman Middle School-Gig Harbor

Cedar Heights Middle School-Port Orchard

Marcus Whitman Middle School-Port Orchard

This position is an independent contractor and will be paid as such. The Living History Performer assists museum staff during school field trips, primarily providing groups of children with an educational and artistic performance that provides information on the Oregon Trail and/or life in 19th century Tacoma.

-Provide historical interpretation engaging students by using artifacts, storytelling, music, and/or dramatic performance to help school groups imagine daily life in the past. Performers may choose to portray various people and professions related to the Oregon Trail and/or historical residents of Tacoma.

-Manage time and class interaction responsibly. Most elementary students who visit the museum are in 3rd or 4th grade. Performances are generally 50-minutes each for groups of 20-50 students, plus their teachers and chaperones. Between one and three performances may be scheduled on the same day.

-Arrive in a timely manner for set up, remain for scheduled performance time, and clean up any items at the end of each field trip. Restore the performance space to its original condition and configuration following each field trip.

Just by being yourself, you can be a person that Girl Scouts can count on—the one who listens intently, who encourages them to chase their goals, who keeps them laughing, and who helps them feel confident in who they are. Together, you’ll build a community where every Girl Scout is celebrated and valued. 

You don't have to have a child of your own to get involved; all you need is a passion for mentoring the next generation of leaders.

Currently, girls in Pierce County are being placed on waitlists to participate in our leadership development program, because we do not have enough adult volunteers. Troop leaders and assistant leaders are needed to start new troops for girls ages 5-18 years in your neighborhood.

Love kids? Love books? Love to see kids reading books? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions than your hunt for the perfect volunteer gig is over! Page Ahead is   looking for volunteers to help at elementary schools we serve with our Book Up Summer program. In this program, schools hold book fairs in April – June, with books provided by Page Ahead. At these book fairs students, grades K – 2nd, will each self-select 12 brand new, free-to-them books, to take home and keep.

For many of these children, this will be the first book they own. We are in need of volunteers (3 – 4 per school) to help at the book fairs with various tasks in elementary schools across Washington State.  

Volunteers will help the school:

Volunteers might also be asked to help the students:

Note: All book fair shifts take place during the school day.

To be considered for this role, or any of our other volunteer opportunities, please complete our online application here: pageahead.org

Thank you!

AVID—Advancement Via Individual Determination—fosters a safe and open culture, high expectations for teachers and students, and collaboration in all classrooms.  Tutoring in AVID is different from any volunteer position you have held before.  Many AVID students are first in their family to attend college and want to achieve big dreams!  AVID students need role models and mentors to support their dream of college.  AVID tutors assist students to achieve their full potential by facilitating collaborative tutorial groups that use critical thinking skills, practicing public speaking, utilizing multiple resources (print and electronic), asking high level questions, taking Cornell notes, analyzing the process of each question, and writing reflections about their learning.  Small group tutorial sessions are held twice a week (Tuesday & Thursday), volunteers choose which time during the days they would like.  No experience necessary, just the love of learning and your kindness.

Bring your gift of time and friendship to empower students on the path to a brighter future!  

For additional information, contact

Myka Cranford

myka@cisofpeninsula.org or call 253.509.9397 today.

Programs begin the end of October and finish the end of May or beginning of June.

Become a reading/math mentor to 1st-5th grade children!  Our programs focus on helping struggling elementary school students increase their reading and math through one-on-one mentoring.  Mentors meet with their students once a week for the academic school year, forming an impactful bond that helps boost both academic and social emotional skills!  No special skills required...except love of children and literacy!  The openings are at the following schools in Gig Harbor and the Key Peninsula:

Harbor Heights Elementary- Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45 pm

Minter Creek Elementary School - TBD

Evergreen Elementary School - Tuesdays, 4-5:00 pm

Purdy Elementary School - Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45 pm

Vaughn Elementary School - Tuesdays, 4-5:00 pm

Discovery Elementary School - Thursdays, 4-5:00 pm

Bring your gift of time and friendship to empower a child on the path to a brighter future!  

For additional information, contact

Myka Cranford

myka@cisofpeninsula.org or call 253.509.9397 today.

Programs begin the end of October or beginning of November and end the end of May beginning of June.

YOUTH
Volunteers under the age of 18 may serve by helping with early preparations either in the office or at Camp
prior to families’ arrival:
Pre-camp
Hold a drive to collect items for welcome baskets (stickers, crayons, travel sized shampoos or
lotions, hair ties, Kleenex, etc) for 60 families.
Organize a bake-sale, carwash, service day or other project to send a REACH child to camp ($750).
Assemble medical baggies, lanyards or handbooks for volunteers.
Help sort camp storage items and/or transfer them to camp.
Set-up Thursday morning of Camp
Form a team to setup cabins, distributing water and welcome items.
Clean-up Monday, Labor Day
Help clean and collect items from cabins and transport back to Tacoma
ADULTS
Volunteers 18 years and older may serve as REACH Camp Counselors or Rovers, changing a child’s life.
Counselors
Serve 4-6 days at Camp.
Application, Tb test and summer training required.
Rovers
Serve in 4 hour shifts during Camp helping with logistics and important support tasks.
Application, Tb test and summer training required.
Other service opportunities for Camp:
Pre-Camp
Serve on an Advisory Team assisting with procurement
Approach businesses for in-kind donations or sponsorships.
Hold a drive to collect items for welcome baskets for 60 families.
Organize a bake sale, car wash, service day or other projects.
Partner with REACH by sending a child to Camp ($750)
Assemble medical baggies, lanyards or handbooks for volunteers.
Form a team to setup cabins, distributing water and welcome items.
Help clean and collect items from cabins and transport back to Tacoma.
Drivers
Transport families to and from camp, from their homes or airports.
Application, Tb test and summer training required.

Transportation is one of the greatest needs on the Key Peninsula, especially for seniors and adults with disabilities. The Mustard Seed Project desperately needs volunteer drivers to transport low-income seniors to doctor appointments and grocery shopping. Volunteering is a fantastic way to have a huge, positive impact for the community. Drivers use their personal vehicles and are reimbursed 51 cents per mile driven. 

For over 35 years, communities across the world have come together to honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change. Relay For Life is a movement, a community of like-minded survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and participants who believe that the future can be free from cancer. There are many ways you can get involved and support our Relay mission and support the work of the American Cancer Society. Relay volunteers help with registration, logistics, participant support, and other unique opportunities based on the needs of the event.

The Relay For Life of Tacoma-Puget Sound Event Leadership Committee are looking for volunteers who are interested in joining the Leadership Team members help plan and promote the event. They ensure everything is organized, from recruiting and motivating teams and sponsors to planning day-of-event ceremonies, virtual ceremonies, and alternative celebrations. We are seeking individuals to lead and support roles such as our event Ceremonies, Experiences, Luminaria, Marketing, and overall Community Engagement and Recruitment. The 2024 Relay For Life of Tacoma-Puget Sound will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2023 from 10AM to 10PM at Mt. Tahoma High School in Lakewood.

A Volunteer program requires many forms and updates to be completed.  Our Program Coordinator is looking for someone to help her get the filing completed, binders made and phone calls for references of new volunteers completed.  There is always something to do and you would not be bored!

If this sounds like something you would like to do, she would love to hear from you.

The help would be at our main building in Tacoma and hours/days can be flexible. 

Volunteer Services of Pierce/Kitsap County offers "free" transportation to medical and essential appointments for seniors and people with disabilities.  These are individuals who do not qualify for a care giver or other means of transportation and assistance.  They depend on the kindness of our volunteers to get them to essential medical care.  An hour of your time will make a difference in someone's life!  

Volunteers use their own vehicles and are paid a mileage reimbursement, for all miles driven. Volunteers are also covered with an additional Liability insurance policy.  Our scheduling is done with a web based program allowing you to volunteer on YOUR time.  

If this sounds like a volunteer position for you please contact Rusty @ 253-502-2741 or email DianeF@ccsww.org

Help us get The Market ready for clients Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 2 pm.

Tasks include: stocking shelves with nonperishable food items; checking and restocking fruits and vegetables; organizing the freezer and cooler; repackaging bulk foods, and various other tasks needed to run The Market.

You can sign up for volunteer opportunities at https://www.bonneylakefoodbank.org/volunteer   

 Questions? Email us at volunteers@bonneylakefoodbank.org

The PORT is Tacoma Coffee Oasis's Drop-in Center. We aim to support teens and young adults that are expeinceing homelessness or are at risk for it. We provide many recourse that are not limited to; showers, laundry, food, case management, life skills classes and more. 

We are looking for volunteers to spend 3 hours shifts in the drop in we ask for at least once a month. When volunteering you may be keeping the shower system moving, helping people get food or hygiene items, you may be teaching someone how to do their own laundry, you may also be playing games and laughing with youth and you may help supporting a teen on a really tough day. We ask for our volunteers to be respectful of all people, want to serve and support and be willing to create strong healthy relationships with our youth and young adults. 

All volunteers for The PORT must ...

- Be over the age of 21

- Complete 8 hours of online training

- Pass a WSP background check 

Please Apply on our website to volunteer https://thecoffeeoasis.com/volunteer/

There is a huge need for volunteers in Pierce county to help construct wheel chair ramps and install grab bars. Our goal is to help seniors stay in their own homes as long as physically possible.  It would be great if you had some knowledge of construction and tools... but not required.

Our volunteers work in groups to accomplish this task... come join us and help someone get in and out of their home safely.

Training is available  

The Volunteer Food Warehouse Assistant helps sort and stock food donations that come in through several community partners which include stores and other warehouses. The main task is to sort and store food items as they come in and make sure they are ready for dispersal into the community via the Food Pantry.

Please click this link https://volunteer.usawest.org/OpportunityDetail.aspx to register for the date that works best for you. 

Volunteers working in this capacity should be able to repeatedly lift up to 25 pounds to waist level, bend over, sit, stand, and walk. 

Free hot lunch is available in our community center. 

While overseen by a staff member, The Salvation Army Puyallup Food Bank is completely volunteer driven. Volunteers are needed to guide guests through the client choice pantry to select the foods most beneficial to their family, sort and weigh donations, stock shelves, and light janitorial. Through the collective work of our amazing volunteers, more than 15,000 families are provided food every year in East Pierce County.

Please go to our volunteer website https://volunteer.usawest.org/OpportunityDetail.aspx to select the date and times that work best for you. You may select one shift or multiple.

Free hot lunch is available in our community center. 

Any questions please contact Diane Warbus at 253-841-1491 diane.warbus@usw.salvationarmy.org

The Team Captain assists Operation Homefront with the delivery of local OH and/or community outreach events by acting as the POC for volunteer groups, whether that group is a corporate partner, a service or family group, or a collection of individuals. The Team Captain receives and disseminates information about local volunteer opportunities, effectively activating his/her respective group. The Team Captain reports to the designee of the Area or Program Manager, communicating how many and which members of the group can attend, and reporting and recording hours after the event. The Team Captain may or may not also serve at events. 

Average Time Investment:  2-8 hours per event, depending on whether the Captain also attends the event  

Responsibilities: 

Personal Qualifications: 

Additional Qualifications for Outreach: 

If you have any questions or are interested in learning more, please email isabel.murphy@operationhomefront.org.

Volunteers needed for in-home visits + yard care projects: Neighbors helping neighbors with basic household tasks, yard work, and friendly visiting. These volunteers go to seniors’ homes and help with various requests such as lawn mowing, vacuuming, and changing light bulbs or fire detector batteries.

Please send Madysen McLain an email at volunteers@themustardseedproject.org to apply!

Jarvis, an 87-year old volunteer driver who has logged more than 40,000 miles with TMSP.

Do you enjoy spending time outdoors in a beautiful garden? Do you want to chat with fellow volunteers while learning valuable gardening skills? Join us for one of our fun work parties!

Our talented horticulture team will lead volunteers on various gardening projects to help us maintain our historic gardens, to include weeding, mulching, deadheading, planting and more.  

Held every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. and on occasional weekends!  (Sat. Feb. 11th, March 11th & April 22nd all 10:30-12:30)

Enter through our main gate, park inside, walk straight ahead to the Wagner house, look for the "Volunteers sign in here sign" and we will meet you there!

Please contact Julie Lee, Volunteer Coordinator with any questions jlee@lakewoldgardens.org or 253-584-4106 x152.  

Volunteer at Job Carr Cabin Museum. Saturdays are always fun with visitors of all ages. We are seeking friendly faces to greet museum guests and help them learn about Tacoma's pioneer history. You may also assist with children's crafts and help tourists find their way in Old Town Tacoma. Be a part of bringing Tacoma's birthplace to life!

No need to be a local history expert; we'll give you the tools to succeed! We welcome volunteers of all ages, interests and skill levels. Training and reference materials are provided. You will also have opportunities to assist with a variety of tasks, suited to your skills and interests, that help keep the museum running. Volunteers should be available at least one Saturday per month, but can participate more frequently.

The museum is open W-Sat afternoons and is the visitor center for Old Town, Tacoma. All volunteers must complete a volunteer application form and successfully pass a security background check.

Youth volunteers are welcome at the museum. Teens (15-17) may volunteer with permission from a parent/guardian. Adolescents (10-14) may volunteer if a parent/guardian remains on-site at the Museum to supervise them directly.

http://www.jobcarrmuseum.org

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.

The Nisqually Land Trust hosts habitat restoration work parties every Wednesday and occasional Saturdays year-round. We're at various sites throughout the Nisqually River Watershed, from Olympia to Ashford, planting trees, removing invasive species, picking up trash, and much more. It's a great way to experience firsthand the beautiful areas throughout the watershed on Land Trust properties. It's also an awesome way to get some exercise while performing a service for one of the most unique watersheds in Washington State. These projects not only help the ecology of the area, but also improve water quality for salmon and people!

A comprehensive list of events can be found on our website. Otherwise, any questions can go to our Volunteer Coordinator at emily@nisquallylandtrust.org or (360) 489-3400 x106.

Thanks, and we hope to see you on the land!

Do you have a love for the land, and the plants, animals and the other life it supports? Do you want to help take care of the special places you love? Do you spend your free time romping through the woods looking at plants and insects?

If you answered yes to any of these questions or wish you had, becoming a Site Steward with the Nisqually Land Trust may be a good fit for you! Our volunteer stewards "adopt" one of the Land Trust's properties in the Nisqually River watershed, and periodically monitor it for positive and negative changes, such as: wildlife signs, plant growth and regeneration, signs of trespass, invasive plant species, and many others. There is also the opportunity to do work on the land such as invasive species removal or trash collection as needed.

We ask that you complete at least 4 site visits a year. Once you communicate your interest, we will be in touch further to walk you through picking a site and set up a time to do an on-site orientation.

The Nisqually Land Trust protected areas are along the Nisqually River from the Olympia area to Ashford, WA.

If interested, please contact Emily Simroth at emily@nisquallylandtrust.org.

Help hardworking households save money by providing free income tax preparation services to low-income Pierce County taxpayers!

About VITA

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is coordinated by a team of partnering organizations to aid thousands of taxpayers each year. Support with tax preparation saves taxpayers from paying hundreds of dollars in preparation fees and makes an enormous difference to an individual or family by maximizing their tax refunds and credits. 

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX8ZYt9C8jU

Volunteer with VITA

Volunteers participate in-person on various days, times, and locations throughout Pierce County from the first week of February to April 18th.

We are looking for volunteers to help with the following roles:

No prior experience necessary - Free training is provided!

Benefits of Volunteering with VITA:

Ready to Volunteer?

Apply today at www.VolunteerTaxHelp.org, or visit http://weblink.donorperfect.com/VITA-Vol

At Lakewold Gardens, our dedicated Docents lead tours on the beautiful grounds of Lakewold while revisiting its rich history with visitors from around the world. You will learn how to conduct a tour and develop your own presentation style. Tours primarily occur during the months of April-September and last approximately 2 hours.

Located in Lakewood, Washington, Lakewold offers landscape architecture by Thomas Church surrounded by rare and native plants, State Champion trees, over 900 rhododendrons, 30 Japanese maples and stunning statuary. A Washington State historic landmark, Lakewold's Georgian-style mansion and historic architecture complete the 10 acres where visitors can step back in time to an elegant past or enjoy a relaxing moment to contemplate the future.

For more information, or to fill out a volunteer application, please visit our website at www.lakewoldgardens.org/volunteering. A background check, Orientation and an interview with the Horticulture staff is required.

Contact Julie Lee, Volunteer Coordinator with any questions at jlee@lakewoldgardens.org 253-584-4106 x152. 

Lakewold Gardens wants you to enjoy the great outdoors with our garden helper volunteer opportunity! Not only will you assist in the care of our 10-acre historic garden estate, but you will be able to enjoy its beauty for yourself! No previous experience is necessary. Our knowledgeable horticulture staff can teach you what you need to know.

Application and background check, Orientation and an interview with the Horticulture staff are required. Please visit us at lakewoldgardens.org/volunteering for more information and for a link to our online application.

Contact Julie Lee, Volunteer Coordinator with any questions.  jlee@lakewoldgardens.org 253-584-4106 x152. 

Hi

This is for court or school hours.

We are very experienced, in community service, and are polite and helpful.

We need a person, with your own, fully nonsmoking car, to drive, for errands.

Mostly, it would be with our founder, in your car, a polite, middle aged man.

Schedule is flexible.

Please let us know, how many hours you need, plus the actual deadline, and a phone number to call you.

35 hour minimum.

If you want, we can call the court or lawyer, to verify ourselves, and set this up for you, in advance.

Four Two Five 559-7895

Thank you 

Will fill boxes according to request submitted. Must be able to lift full boxes.

Tacoma General gift shop is looking for volunteer support.

We want energetic, friendly people who are interested in volunteering in one of the busiest places in the hospital. The gift shop sees patients and staff all day long providing gifts, flowers and balloons. Its a great opportunity to help in a non-clinical setting that is ongoing allowing you to become part of our team!

The quick pick distributor chooses food from the quick pick section over by the stairs on the left and puts together a cart of food from the quick pick. They then walk that cart out to the client waiting in their car, and assist them in loading if needed.

Please CLICK HERE to fill out our volunteer interest form.

The refrigerated foods distributor puts together boxes of refrigerated food for different family sizes using their best judgement when clients come.

Restock the reach-in refrigerators as needed.

Please CLICK HERE to fill out our volunteer interest form.

Answers the phone, which are typically one of three different types of calls:

1. People calling to make an appointment to pick up food

2. people or companies wanting to drop off food, and

3. volunteers calling because they want to volunteer or they cannot make their shift to volunteer.

Check email, take messages for staff. Print appointment schedule for food service teams.

Please CLICK HERE to fill out our volunteer interest form.

Volunteers are needed at the Neighborhood Clinic! Physicians and nurses are especially needed at this time. 

Applications and instructions on how to apply are at this link. Volunteers must have a current WA state license. Free malpractice insurance available through the state.

Neighborhood Clinic is open two nights a week (M/Th) as a walk-in urgent care for people who are uninsured or underinsured.

Questions? Email volunteer@neighborhoodclinictacoma.org

We are looking for someone who would be a dedicated photographer of our Capers and sorting parties and other events. We need to keep our website and facebook page up to date with new photos.

We collect donations of clothing and other items. These all need to be sorted by size and suitability. We generally do this as a group on a set date once a month.

We now have our own Get Connected site for managing our volunteer opportunities! This is a separate site than the United Way of Pierce County's Get Connected site. (The site you are currently on!) To volunteer with us you will have to create a separate Get Connected profile with Nourish PC, as it allows us to vet our prospective volunteers. Once you are vetted you will be able to view and respond our volunteer opportunities. 

Qualifications to volunteer include the following:
17 years or older
Good health
Be able to stand for 3 or more hours
Be able to bend, lift, and carry 25 lbs.
Pass a criminal background check
For more information, visit our Volunteer FAQ page.

We cannot accept court-ordered community service at this time.

Development /Admin

Edgewood Food Bank

Graham/South Hill Food Bank

Jackson Street Food Bank 

Lakewood Food Bank

Mobile Food Banks

Northwest Tacoma Food Bank

Southeast Tacoma Food Bank

Warehouse

Support our operations in our warehouse loading and unloading supplies.

You may CLICK HERE to submit a volunteer interest form.

Support our operations in our warehouse loading and unloading supplies.

You may CLICK HERE to submit a volunteer interest form.

Shopping Assistants work directly with the clients we serve guiding them through our shopping floor and assisting them in picking out their items. It's wonderful opportunity for those who love working with people, seeing their direct impact, and/or have an interest in decor. 

Shifts available Tuesday-Saturday
Shift time: 10a-2p
Must be able to navigate a warehouse environment

Desired qualities: