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Community Accountability Council (CAC)

Join our Community Accountability Council!

“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” -Alice Walker

At Solid Ground, we believe that people know best what they need and should be involved in decisions that affect their lives. Our Community Accountability Council (CAC) provides input to help us understand and incorporate the real-life experiences of people who come to us for services to help shape Solid Ground policies and programs.

About the CAC

The CAC is made up of Solid Ground community members committed to leading change – people who understand that what’s happening in their lives is also happening to other people. CAC members participate in leadership development, advocacy, and social justice training to engage decision makers. Together, we explore the root causes of poverty and ways to address them to promote community-driven solutions to issues affecting people experiencing poverty in the Seattle/King County area. If you have ever wondered why the struggle is so real or questioned why the help you get sometimes makes life harder, this Council may be for you.

We’re seeking new members!

Apply to Join the CAC Below

CAC members are asked to:
  • Attend monthly 2-hour meetings (currently 3rd Thursdays of each month).
  • Actively voice your opinions and share your experiences with the group.
  • Commit to support Solid Ground’s work to end poverty and undo oppressions that keep people trapped in poverty.
Members receive:
  • A monthly honorarium of $90
  • Dinner at meetings
Available as needed:
  • Childcare during meetings
  • Transportation to and from meetings
QUESTIONS? Contact antiracism@solid-ground.org.

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Community Accountability Council (CAC) Application

    PLEASE NOTE: All sections with a red * are required. Please mark them with N/A for "not applicable" if a required question doesn't apply to you.
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  • he/him, she/her, they/them, etc.
  • Birthdate is required for our annual background check process. If you’re 55 or older, you’re eligible for enrollment in RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program), and we’ll contact you with more information on how to become a member.
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  • Volunteer Supplemental Accident & Liability Insurance is available if you get injured while volunteering with Solid Ground (including a small death benefit). Please provide your beneficiary’s contact information here:

  • AUTHORIZATIONS & AGREEMENTS

  • I certify that the answers given in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application as may be necessary for the purposes of determining an appropriate and satisfactory volunteer position for me, including contacting my references. I understand that this application is not, and is not intended to be, a contract. I understand that false or misleading information provided in my application or interview may result in my not being able to continue as a volunteer with Solid Ground.
  • In signing this agreement, I acknowledge that I have read and understand Solid Ground’s confidentiality policies. I understand and agree that in the performance of my duties as an employee or volunteer of Solid Ground, I must hold certain information regarding clients, employees, and volunteers in the strictest confidence. Further, I understand that confidentiality is protected by Federal law (42CF R Part II and Uniform Health Care Information Act), and that any intentional or involuntary violation of the confidentiality with regard to clients, employees, and/or volunteers may result in disciplinary action including suspension and/or termination.
  • I hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless Solid Ground, its officers, directors, and employees, and the organizers, sponsors, and supervisors of all Solid Ground activities from any and all liability in connection with any injury I may sustain (including any injury caused by negligence) in conjunction with volunteering with Solid Ground.
  • In signing below, I agree to be photographed, videotaped, and/or recorded while volunteering with Solid Ground. I understand that Solid Ground will own rights to and may use this media (photographs, videos, audio recordings, and/or my statements), in whole or part, in Solid Ground materials such as printed publications, website (www.solid-ground.org), videos, social media, grant proposals, and promotional materials to support Solid Ground and its programs. As far as I know, what I say and do in this media will not violate the rights of any other person or company. If I no longer want my photos and/or story to be used, I agree to contact the Solid Ground Communications Department at media@solid-ground.org or 206.694.6802. Once requested, Solid Ground will not create new materials using participants’ media – but we may continue to use already printed materials until we can make replacements.

  • OPTIONAL: Demographic Information

    We want the Community Accountability Council to reflect the diversity of the Solid Ground community. Out of respect for your privacy, the questions below are optional. Whether you choose to answer or skip them, it won't affect our decision about your application.
  • If you have a multiracial or multicultural background, please check all that apply to you.
  • Please check all that apply to you.

  • REMINDERS:

    1) All sections marked with * are required. Please type N/A in required sections not applicable to you. When you successfully submit your application, a confirmation screen will pop up. If you hit SUBMIT and do NOT see the confirmation, please review your application for any missing required fields, fill them out, and hit SUBMIT again. 2) For your application to be complete, you'll also need to submit a signed Washington State Patrol background check form (https://s14621.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WSP-BackgroundCheckForm_Attachment.pdf) to Solid Ground’s Volunteer Coordinator (see contact info below). 3) Solid Ground keeps volunteer intake and personal information confidential and doesn't share it with any outside entities. Your contact information is used only to keep you updated on Solid Ground’s activities and partnership opportunities.

  • QUESTIONS?

    Contact Solid Ground's Volunteer Coordinator at 206.694.6825, volunteers@solid-ground.org, 1501 North 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98103.
  • Note: If you're under 18, your parent or guardian may also need to sign an Underage Volunteer Waiver.
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