Volunteer Opportunities in the Puget Sound Area

Tutoring and other Volunteer Opportunities this Summer

• Seattle Public Library (Central Branch)
  Volunteers are needed to assist with storytimes, juggling acts, dramatic performances, etc., for children 0-8. They prefer someone who can come with some consistency on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays (or all) in July at 10:30, or Mondays in July at 11:30. This is downtown at 4th and Marion. Call Anne Vedella at 386.4614 if you are interested.
• Youth Tutoring Program
  Tutor students June 20 - August 11 at Rainier Vista, High Point, New Holly, Yesler Terrace, Jackson Park and Cedarvale Village. Contact Carmen AlmaJose at (206) 328-5659 or CarmenA@ccsww.org. Tutor training is June 20-23.
• Urban League
  Summer University is for K-8 at Seattle University from June 27 - August ?, all day. Students will take part in a sailing class, jazz choir, 3-D animation, reading, noncompetitive sports, math, etc. You need not commit to all day or every day. Orientation is June 22 at 4:00. Call Paul Harding at 461-3795.
• Cascade Bicycle Foundation: Teach Kids to Bike!
  The Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation is looking for energetic volunteers to help run our Bicycle Skills Rodeo Events this summer. If you’re interested in biking or working with kids or both, this is a great way to help teach kids how to be safe, skilled and awesome cyclists. Bike Rodeos are events where kids bring their bikes and participate in a number of events geared at sharpening their skills on a bike.
  
  We are looking for volunteers who can commit to as little as one or two rodeos a month from June – October. Rodeos generally last one to two hours, are on the weekends and are outside. We provide training for all of our volunteers prior to the events. If you’re interested in working with kids, promoting safe biking, working for a great nonprofit and getting outside this summer, this would be a great opportunity for you.
• Cascade Bicycle Foundation: Participate in Community Helmet Sales and Help Make Seattle Bikers Safe
  The Cascade Bicycle Club is looking for friendly and dedicated volunteers willing to help run our helmet sales and fittings this summer. If you’re interested in biking, biking safety or are looking for a way to get outside and promote safe cycling in the community, this is a great opportunity for you.
  
  We are looking for volunteers who can commit to helping with our sales as little as once a month from June – October. Sales are generally on the weekends, outside, and last two to three hours. We provide helmet fitting training to all of our volunteers before you participate in a sale. This is a great way to meet some awesome people, get outside, volunteer for a great nonprofit and promote safe biking in our city.
• Boys & Girls Clubs
  Each location has its own program. Go to www.positiveplace.org for more information.
• Language Institute for Refugees and Immigrants
  Volunteers are needed to teach English in the U-District, White Center, Park Shore, Sandpoint and Shoreline throughout the week. Contact languageministries@upc.org or 524.7301 x173
• Treehouse
  Volunteers are needed for many different jobs, including office support (mailings, phones, data entry, etc.), driving, and helping out in the Wearhouse, which provides clothing and toys for families. Contact Toni at 267.5117 or volunteer@treehouseforkids.org.
• Powerful Schools
  Tutors needed. Call 722.5543.
• Ronald McDonald House
  Needs help with phones, clerical work, yardwork, etc. Call 526.2010.
• Phinney Ridge Neighborhood Association
  Needs help with tutoring, preparing meals, garden work, etc. Call Judith Wood at 783.2244 or email Judith@phinneycenter.org. Visit www.phinneycenter.org/volunteer.shtml.
• Ryther Child Center
  Needs mentors. Contact jodie@ryther.org or 517.0211.
• Kid Reach
  Needs tutors. Call 622.0998 or contact dparmer@worldvision.org.
• Youth Care
  Needs event volunteers, donation seekers, etc. Contact 694.4500 x1222 or jet.nobbe@youthcare.org.
• Youth Volunteer Corps
  Needs tutors and help with bikes, office work and painting. Call 325.7922 or email yvc@campfirecpsc.org.
• Atlantic Street Center
  Needs tutors. Call 329.2050 x127 or email gingers@atlanticstreet.org.
• Boyer Children's Clinic
  Needs a teacher's aide. Call 325.8477 or email info@boyercc.org
• Camp Fire Boys and Girls
  Needs camp staff. Call 461.8550 or email info@campfirecpsc.org.
• Childhaven
  Needs classroom volunteers. Call 624.6477 or email chavenl@childhaven.org.
• Children's Home Society of Washington
  Needs child care, youth tutors, etc. Call 364.7930 or email nfctr@juno.com.
• Denise Louie Education Center
  Needs storytellers, teacher's assistants. Call 725.9740.

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General

• Volunteer Match
  Search for listings in your area and interest. You can set up an account and be emailed when opportunities become available. There are new agencies and opportunities every day.
• United Way of King County
  Search for listings in King County. You can set up an account and be emailed when opportunities become available. There are new agencies and opportunities every day.
• Idealist
  Search for listings in your area and interest. You can set up an account and be emailed when opportunities become available. There are new agencies and opportunities every day.
• Fremont Public Association
  Volunteer with the Fremont Public Association. The Fremont Public Association is dedicated to achieving a just and caring community, free from poverty, prejudice and neglect.
• Seattle Craigslist
  Craigslist is a free service offering volunteer listings, along with much, much more.
• Seattle Works Community Board
  Nonprofit organizations are welcome to list a volunteer opportunity at no cost. Volunteers can respond directly to those organizations when they find an interesting opportunity that matches their individual interests.
• City of Seattle
  Volunteer with the City of Seattle.
• Real Change
  Volunteer with Real Change. Real Change provides income opportunity to poor and homeless people through publication and street sales of a bi-weekly urban-issues newspaper.
• Seattle Goodwill
  Volunteer with Seattle Goodwill.
• Seattle Community Network
  A listing of volunteer opportunities in the Seattle Area.
• Dress for Success
  Dress for Success Seattle promotes self-confidence and financial independence for women transitioning into the workplace by outfitting them with interview appropriate apparel and providing ongoing career support.

Libraries and Schools

• Seattle Public Schools
  Volunteer with the Seattle Public Schools.
• Seattle Public Library
  Working under the supervision of Library staff, volunteers provide valuable services for patrons and assist with special projects and community events. Volunteers with a variety of interests and skills work as a team devoted to enriching the services of the Library.
• Literacy*AmeriCorps
  Volunteer in a Puget Sound area school through Literacy*AmeriCorps [National Site.

Environmental

• Earth Share of Washington
  Earth Share of Washington (ESW) plays a vital role in promoting environmental education, volunteerism, and charitable giving by partnering with businesses across Washington.
• Seattle Audubon Society
  Get involved with the Seattle Audubon Society.
• ONE/Northwest
  ONE/Northwest's volunteer program builds a bridge between highly skilled technology people and Puget Sound-area conservation groups.

Human Rights

• Human Rights Campaign
  Volunteer with Human Rights Campaign, America's largest gay and lesbian organization.

In This Section

• Volunteer as a Reading Tutor
• Puget Sound Volunteer Opportunities