Retired & Senior Volunteer Program

Central Seattle RSVP Opportunities

Bloodworks Northwest: Become part of the lifesaving link that delivers blood to patients in need in your community. Many opportunities are available depending on whether you prefer to be a Donor Monitor (helping certain donors feel well after donating) or work at the front desk (greeting and registering donors in the computer system).

Cancer Lifeline: Volunteer from your home as a Lifeline Specialist! Lifeline provides emotional support and resource referrals for all people living with cancer: patients, survivors, friends, family members, caregivers, and coworkers. You should be comfortable listening to profound emotions, be a good listener, and be able to provide nonjudgmental support. You must have phone and Internet access and you must attend 20 hours of training provided through Zoom training sessions.

Catholic Community Services (CCS) – Volunteer Services welcomes volunteers to enable elders living on low incomes and adults with disabilities to remain independent in their own homes. Volunteers may help the same person or be listed for on-call opportunities depending on their schedule and interests. Volunteers receive training, mileage reimbursement and insurance. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Grocery/Medication/Meal delivery ⇒Medical appointment drivers ⇒Yardwork assistance and ⇒Phone Buddies.

FareStart helps people experiencing poverty escape the cycle they are in by teaching them the work and life skills they need to succeed in the food service industry – and in life. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Supply drivers to deliver supplies to attendees of their remote culinary classes ⇒Write and decorate letters to be incorporated in FareStart meal kits which are sent to local homeless shelters, nonprofits, senior facilities, schools and more ⇒Make masks for FareStart’s essential kitchen staff! Volunteers will be reimbursed for materials.

Full Life Care is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for low-income elders and adults with disabilities. Volunteers are invited to support our clients one-on-one through our ElderFriends program or as part of a Care Team. ElderFriends will custom match you with a socially isolated older adult for 1:1 companionship, while Care Teams will engage you with a team of other volunteers to offer customized social, emotional, and practical support to an unpaid family caregiver of a senior or veteran. Visits can include virtual and in-person connections of your choice in Seattle or greater King County. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Friendly In-Home Visits ⇒Light Chore Assistance ⇒Hobby Sharing ⇒Community Outing Companions ⇒Walking Buddies ⇒Phone Buddies

Habitat for Humanity seeks regular volunteers to help build and repair homes for hardworking families in King County. Volunteers also coach families in Habitat’s Family Support program, helping families find a home. Remote and in-person options available. Join them for a volunteer orientation session to learn more.

Jewish Family Services helps vulnerable individuals and families in the Puget Sound region achieve well-being, health and stability. Volunteer opportunities include:  ⇒Food bank shifts ⇒Food bank home delivery ⇒Market and farm gleaning ⇒Virtual friendly visitor for older adults ⇒Remote data support ⇒Supporting resettled refugees.

Lifelong: For more than 30 years, Lifelong’s volunteers, who are the heart and soul of the organization, have played a vital role in helping provide quality care and services to clients. The Chicken Soup Brigade, our food program, lies at the heart of our commitment to easing the lives of people living with or at risk of serious illnesses. We would love to have you join us in this effort! Volunteer opportunities include:  ⇒Repacking food donations ⇒Prepping food ⇒Packaging meals ⇒Delivering nutritious food ⇒Assembling health care kits ⇒Warehouse Helpers who organize meals and grocery bags for delivery and pickup.

Reading Partners: Are you ready to help a student become a lifelong learner? Reading Partners seeks 400 volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with students during the school year. Give a little over one hour of tutoring assistance per week. No experience required; we provide volunteers with a structured curriculum, training and ongoing support to help you and your student succeed.  In– person and virtual tutoring positions available!

Solid Ground: Sponsor of RSVP in King County, Solid Ground works to end poverty and undo racism and other oppressions that are root causes of poverty by providing housing, food, transportation and other services to those in need across King County. Volunteer positions are open in many of the programs we administer.

• Community Food Education: The Community Food Education (CFE) program is designed to teach people living on low incomes how to prepare healthy and delicious meals on a limited budget. If you are passionate about food, CFE is looking for volunteers for their six-week class series. Work alongside a staff coordinator to facilitate fun, lively, and informative classes. Training is provided to volunteers. Volunteers work with the participants on educational activities and help them prepare a shared meal. Virtual and in-person classes are offered.
• Special Events Volunteers: Do you love events? We do, and volunteers are key to helping them run smoothly. We have a variety of fundraising and community events throughout the year. Whether you’re experienced in events support or want to learn more, this the opportunity for you! You’ll support the Resource Development team with event day responsibilities. Tasks include: ⇒Setup and takedown ⇒greeting and interacting with guests ⇒registration ⇒and other responsibilities as assigned. 

Sound Generations is a nonprofit organization serving aging adults and their loved ones in King County. We have been serving our communities since 1967. Our staff and over 2,100 volunteers are dedicated to ensuring older adults can live ample and fulfilled lives in a community that respects and affirms the aging journey. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Assist with events ⇒Social Media Ambassador ⇒Phone-a-friend program volunteer ⇒Digital cardmaking.

United Way Free Tax Prep: Join the Free Tax Campaign, a program that helps struggling families and individuals prepare their taxes, gives access to savings and opportunities, and connects them to public benefits. No tax experience necessary; they will train you. Join a talented team and help reach the people who need it most. Signups begin in October and run through the tax season.

Youth Tutoring Program (YTP) provides free one-to-one tutoring for children living in five different housing communities for those living on low incomes around Seattle. YTP student scholars represent many nationalities, cultures, languages, and religions. Volunteers meet with the same student scholar every week to mentor and tutor them in the skills they need to thrive academically and in life. Afternoon and evening hours are available; sign up for one hour a week or more and help a child succeed.

Additional Seattle Volunteer Opportunities Currently Closed or limited due to COVID-19: Seattle Goodwill

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North Seattle RSVP Opportunities

Bloodworks Northwest: Become part of the lifesaving link that delivers blood to patients in need in your community. Many opportunities are available depending on whether you prefer to be a Donor Monitor (helping certain donors feel well after donating) or work at the front desk (greeting and registering donors in the computer system).

Cancer Lifeline: Volunteer from your home as a Lifeline Specialist! Lifeline provides emotional support and resource referrals for all people living with cancer: patients, survivors, friends, family members, caregivers, and coworkers. You should be comfortable listening to profound emotions, be a good listener, and be able to provide nonjudgmental support. You must have phone and Internet access and you must attend 20 hours of training provided through Zoom training sessions.

Catholic Community Services (CCS) – Volunteer Services welcomes volunteers to enable elders living on low incomes and adults with disabilities to remain independent in their own homes. Volunteers may help the same person or be listed for on-call opportunities depending on their schedule and interests. Volunteers receive training, mileage reimbursement and insurance. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Grocery/Medication/Meal delivery ⇒Medical appointment drivers ⇒Yardwork assistance and ⇒Phone Buddies.

Full Life Care is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for low-income elders and adults with disabilities. Volunteers are invited to support our clients one-on-one through our ElderFriends program or as part of a Care Team. ElderFriends will custom match you with a socially isolated older adult for 1:1 companionship, while Care Teams will engage you with a team of other volunteers to offer customized social, emotional, and practical support to an unpaid family caregiver of a senior or veteran. Visits can include virtual and in-person connections of your choice in Seattle or greater King County. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Friendly In-Home Visits ⇒Light Chore Assistance ⇒Hobby Sharing ⇒Community Outing Companions ⇒Walking Buddies ⇒Phone Buddies

Greenwood Senior Center provides vital services as well as social, physical, and educational activities for older adults and neighbors in the surrounding community. The center offers opportunities for growth for all participants and works in partnership with the neighborhood to enrich the lives of all who encounter them. Volunteers are needed in a variety of capacities. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Early-Stage Memory Loss (ESML) support ⇒Supply delivery drivers ⇒Teach a virtual class or workshop ⇒Gardening and grounds keeping ⇒Pen pals ⇒Tool librarian at their Tool Library.

Habitat for Humanity seeks regular volunteers to help build and repair homes for hardworking families in King County. Volunteers also coach families in Habitat’s Family Support program, helping families find a home. Remote and in-person options available. Join them for a volunteer orientation session to learn more.

North Helpline Emergency Services & Food Bank: There are many opportunities for volunteers to help in the foodbank with sorting and food distribution. Volunteer opportunities include:  ⇒Home delivery box packing ⇒Food bank distribution ⇒Food donation sorting.

North Seattle College (NSC): From Accounting for Small Business to Zumba, the Continuing Education program at NSC provides a wide array of non-credit classes for everyone in the community age 17 and older with a desire to learn and pursue personal enrichment. Geared toward lifelong learners, our reasonably priced, quality courses are led by instructors who teach their passion and profession. You’ll find our personal enrichment and professional development courses conveniently offered on both weekdays and weekends, daytime and evenings, and one-time workshops or multiple-sessions. Currently, NSC is seeking volunteers to serve as Art Gallery Attendants from July 17 to August 18 for a few hours every Tuesday through Friday.

Power of One: The Power of One Volunteer Program assists Shoreline Public Schools in achieving excellent education for all students. Power of One works to match people from the community with volunteer opportunities in the Shoreline school district. Volunteers bring their time, talents and expertise to classrooms and school libraries from preschool to high school.

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA): SCCA is seeking Retail Volunteers at their Gift Shop, Shine. In this role, you will provide excellent customer service for patients, families, staff, and community members who enter Shine. You will assist with purchases, answer phones, and process sales transactions.

Solid Ground: Sponsor of RSVP in King County, Solid Ground works to end poverty and undo racism and other oppressions that are root causes of poverty by providing housing, food, transportation and other services to those in need across King County. Volunteer positions are open in many of the programs we administer.

• Magnuson Park Community Food Pantry: We are seeking volunteers to help provide food for the Sand Point Housing community. Volunteers can assist with unloading food deliveries, distributing food, keeping stations well stocked, welcoming patrons, providing information and direction, and assisting staff with the breakdown and cleanup of the food bank at the end of the afternoon.
• Landscape Advisor and Gardening Volunteer: If you’re a passionate landscaper, we’d love your help! We hope to redo the landscaping around our Wallingford office building to create a welcoming and inviting place for the people who visit the building, including those who access the food bank and the library. Volunteers will “adopt a section” of our grounds, and tasks include advising about plants that do well without irrigation, designing and installing plantings, and helping maintain gardens.
• Community Food Education: The Community Food Education (CFE) program is designed to teach people living on low incomes how to prepare healthy and delicious meals on a limited budget. If you are passionate about food, CFE is looking for volunteers for their six-week class series. Work alongside a staff coordinator to facilitate fun, lively, and informative classes. Training is provided to volunteers. Volunteers work with the participants on educational activities and help them prepare a shared meal. Virtual and in-person classes are offered.
• Special Events Volunteer: Do you love events? We do, and volunteers are key to helping them run smoothly. We have a variety of fundraising and community events throughout the year. Whether you’re experienced in events support or want to learn more, this the opportunity for you! You’ll support the Resource Development team with event day responsibilities. Tasks include: ⇒Setup and takedown ⇒greeting and interacting with guests ⇒registration ⇒and other responsibilities as assigned. 

Street Youth Ministries (SYM): Street Youth Ministries serves at-risk youth in the University District and is looking for volunteers for their weekday drop-in center to engage with youth, build relationships, and provide mentorship. Volunteers can also make and drop off meals to be served at our drop-in center. Volunteer opportunities include:  ⇒Drop-in center support ⇒Administrative/Office support.

United Way Free Tax Prep: Join the Free Tax Campaign, a program that helps struggling families and individuals prepare their taxes, gives access to savings and opportunities, and connects them to public benefits. No tax experience necessary; they will train you. Join a talented team and help reach the people who need it most. Signups begin in October and run through the tax season.

University District Food Bank is seeking volunteers to help fight hunger in northeast Seattle. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Packing premade food boxes ⇒Shopping for customers ⇒Delivering food to homebound folks ⇒Assisting with the rooftop farm ⇒and much more! Volunteers like you power the U-District Food Bank, and they would love for you to join their team!

Youth Tutoring Program (YTP) provides free one-to-one tutoring for children living in five different housing communities for those living on low incomes around Seattle. YTP student scholars represent many nationalities, cultures, languages, and religions. Volunteers meet with the same student scholar every week to mentor and tutor them in the skills they need to thrive academically and in life. Afternoon and evening hours are available; sign up for one hour a week or more and help a child succeed.

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South and West Seattle RSVP Opportunities

American Cancer Society – West Seattle Discovery Shop: Join the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop and help us fund cancer research and free patient services! The Discovery Shop is the upscale resale shop for the American Cancer Society where the community can donate their gently used clothing and household items. We have various openings and flexible shifts. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Cashiers ⇒Customer service focused sales associates ⇒Merchandise sorters and pricers.

Bloodworks Northwest: Become part of the lifesaving link that delivers blood to patients in need in your community. Many opportunities are available depending on whether you prefer to be a Donor Monitor (helping certain donors feel well after donating) or work at the front desk (greeting and registering donors in the computer system).

Cancer Lifeline: Volunteer from your home as a Lifeline Specialist! Lifeline provides emotional support and resource referrals for all people living with cancer: patients, survivors, friends, family members, caregivers, and coworkers. You should be comfortable listening to profound emotions, be a good listener, and be able to provide nonjudgmental support. You must have phone and Internet access and you must attend 20 hours of training provided through Zoom training sessions.

Catholic Community Services (CCS) – Volunteer Services welcomes volunteers to enable elders living on low incomes and adults with disabilities to remain independent in their own homes. Volunteers may help the same person or be listed for on-call opportunities depending on their schedule and interests. Volunteers receive training, mileage reimbursement and insurance. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Grocery/Medication/Meal delivery ⇒Medical appointment drivers ⇒Yardwork assistance and ⇒Phone Buddies.

CIRC: At CIRC, we are developing a team of Digital Navigators to assist our older adult residents in navigating the ever-changing world of technology. Navigators provide individualized or small group assistance to older adults living in affordable housing that need affordable internet-capable devices, and/or coaching in introductory digital skills to become effective home internet users.

Food Lifeline: Be one of more than 10,000 people lending a hand to help stop hunger. Food Lifeline needs volunteer assistance to sort and pack donated produce and food. Each day they receive 25,000 pounds of donated food, which is sorted by volunteers and then distributed to 275 food banks and meal programs in western Washington. They have opportunities to fit every schedule. Your time and energy will make a difference!

Full Life Care is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for low-income elders and adults with disabilities. Volunteers are invited to support our clients one-on-one through our ElderFriends program or as part of a Care Team. ElderFriends will custom match you with a socially isolated older adult for 1:1 companionship, while Care Teams will engage you with a team of other volunteers to offer customized social, emotional, and practical support to an unpaid family caregiver of a senior or veteran. Visits can include virtual and in-person connections of your choice in Seattle or greater King County. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Friendly In-Home Visits ⇒Light Chore Assistance ⇒Hobby Sharing ⇒Community Outing Companions ⇒Walking Buddies ⇒Phone Buddies

Habitat for Humanity seeks regular volunteers to help build and repair homes for hardworking families in King County. Volunteers also coach families in Habitat’s Family Support program, helping families find a home. Remote and in-person options available. Join them for a volunteer orientation session to learn more.

Kokoro Kai Adult Day Center provides health and related services in a traditional atmosphere to primarily Japanese American families in the Pacific Northwest. Like to talk? Play games? Asian seniors would appreciate your warmth and company. If you speak any Asian languages, it’s a plus, but not a requirement. Whenever you have the time to assist with activities or provide companionship at our Seattle facilities, your help will be greatly appreciated. Volunteer opportunities include:  ⇒Adult Day Center support ⇒Assisted Living Facility support.

Lifelong: For more than 30 years, Lifelong’s volunteers, who are the heart and soul of the organization, have played a vital role in helping provide quality care and services to clients. The Chicken Soup Brigade, our food program, lies at the heart of our commitment to easing the lives of people living with or at risk of serious illnesses. We would love to have you join us in this effort! Volunteer opportunities include:  ⇒Repacking food donations ⇒Prepping food ⇒Packaging meals ⇒Delivering nutritious food ⇒Assembling health care kits ⇒Warehouse Helpers who organize meals and grocery bags for delivery and pickup.

Reading Partners: Are you ready to help a student become a lifelong learner? Reading Partners seeks 400 volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with students during the school year. Give a little over one hour of tutoring assistance per week. No experience required; we provide volunteers with a structured curriculum, training and ongoing support to help you and your student succeed.  In– person and virtual tutoring positions available!

Solid Ground: Sponsor of RSVP in King County, Solid Ground works to end poverty and undo racism and other oppressions that are root causes of poverty by providing housing, food, transportation and other services to those in need across King County. Volunteer positions are open in many of the programs we administer.

• Marra Farm: Work at our Giving Garden at Marra Farm by building soil, preparing vegetable beds, planting vegetable starts and seeds, weeding by hand, composting, watering, harvesting, washing produce, and distributing produce to the community food bank and other locations. Many of our volunteers start with limited or no gardening knowledge and learn as they go, so we welcome you with whatever level of gardening skills and knowledge you bring. Groups and kids welcome! 

• Community Food Education: The Community Food Education (CFE) program is designed to teach people living on low incomes how to prepare healthy and delicious meals on a limited budget. If you are passionate about food, CFE is looking for volunteers for their six-week class series. Work alongside a staff coordinator to facilitate fun, lively, and informative classes. Training is provided to volunteers. Volunteers work with the participants on educational activities and help them prepare a shared meal. Virtual and in-person classes are offered.

United Way Free Tax Prep: Join the Free Tax Campaign, a program that helps struggling families and individuals prepare their taxes, gives access to savings and opportunities, and connects them to public benefits. No tax experience necessary; they will train you. Join a talented team and help reach the people who need it most. Signups begin in October and run through the tax season.

Washington DECA: WA DECA’s vision is to prepare innovative leaders and entrepreneurs who make a positive social and global impact by providing business and leadership opportunities to help high school students succeed in school, careers, and life. DECA seeks volunteer judges for online and in-person events occurring in Bellevue in November, January, and March. These involve role playing with students, evaluating written events online according to a provided rubric, and/or scoring live presentations. Areas to be judged include operations research, entrepreneurship business plans, and project management events.

Youth Tutoring Program (YTP) provides free one-to-one tutoring for children living in five different housing communities for those living on low incomes around Seattle. YTP student scholars represent many nationalities, cultures, languages, and religions. Volunteers meet with the same student scholar every week to mentor and tutor them in the skills they need to thrive academically and in life. Afternoon and evening hours are available; sign up for one hour a week or more and help a child succeed.

Register Now!

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Countywide RSVP Opportunities

American Red Cross: Volunteers respond to disasters, speak to community groups and schools, develop youth leadership skills, support local blood drives, provide care to service members, and much more. The training and support volunteers receive on a regular basis allows them to be successful in every Red Cross program. Volunteer opportunities to provide front-line services in your community are available 365 days a year. Health care professionals and mental health professionals are encouraged to apply!

Bloodworks Northwest: Become part of the lifesaving link that delivers blood to patients in need in your community. Many opportunities are available depending on whether you prefer to be a Donor Monitor (helping certain donors feel well after donating) or work at the front desk (greeting and registering donors in the computer system).

Cancer Lifeline: Volunteer from your home as a Lifeline Specialist! Lifeline provides emotional support and resource referrals for all people living with cancer: patients, survivors, friends, family members, caregivers, and coworkers. You should be comfortable listening to profound emotions, be a good listener, and be able to provide nonjudgmental support. You must have phone and Internet access and you must attend 20 hours of training provided through Zoom training sessions.

Catholic Community Services (CCS) – Volunteer Services welcomes volunteers to enable elders living on low incomes and adults with disabilities to remain independent in their own homes. Volunteers may help the same person or be listed for on-call opportunities depending on their schedule and interests. Volunteers receive training, mileage reimbursement and insurance. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Grocery/Medication/Meal delivery ⇒Medical appointment drivers ⇒Yardwork assistance and ⇒Phone Buddies.

CIRC: At CIRC, we are developing a team of Digital Navigators to assist our older adult residents in navigating the ever-changing world of technology. Navigators provide individualized or small group assistance to older adults living in affordable housing that need affordable internet-capable devices, and/or coaching in introductory digital skills to become effective home internet users.

Full Life Care is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for low-income elders and adults with disabilities. Volunteers are invited to support our clients one-on-one through our ElderFriends program or as part of a Care Team. ElderFriends will custom match you with a socially isolated older adult for 1:1 companionship, while Care Teams will engage you with a team of other volunteers to offer customized social, emotional, and practical support to an unpaid family caregiver of a senior or veteran. Visits can include virtual and in-person connections of your choice in Seattle or greater King County. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Friendly In-Home Visits ⇒Light Chore Assistance ⇒Hobby Sharing ⇒Community Outing Companions ⇒Walking Buddies ⇒Phone Buddies

Habitat for Humanity seeks regular volunteers to help build and repair homes for hardworking families in King County. Volunteers also coach families in Habitat’s Family Support program, helping families find a home. Remote and in-person options available. Join them for a volunteer orientation session to learn more.

Solid Ground: Sponsor of RSVP in King County, Solid Ground works to end poverty and undo racism and other oppressions that are root causes of poverty by providing housing, food, transportation and other services to those in need across King County. Volunteer positions are open in many of the programs we administer.

• Community Food Education: The Community Food Education (CFE) program is designed to teach people living on low incomes how to prepare healthy and delicious meals on a limited budget. If you are passionate about food, CFE is looking for volunteers for their six-week class series. Work alongside a staff coordinator to facilitate fun, lively, and informative classes. Training is provided to volunteers. Volunteers work with the participants on educational activities and help them prepare a shared meal. Virtual and in-person classes are offered.
• RSVP Ambassador: RSVP Ambassadors help increase the visibility of RSVP in King County to support our mission to encourage volunteerism for people 55 and older.  Ambassadors will work to cultivate positive relationships with community agencies and potential volunteers.  Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Serving on committees or planning groups with relevant community organizations ⇒Speaking on behalf of RSVP at Recognitions, Volunteer Meetings, tabling at community events ⇒and more!
• Knit-It-Alls (KIA): Calling all knitters! KIA Volunteers knit, crochet, and sew throughout the year to create warm winter clothing for low-income families and/or people experiencing homelessness in Seattle/King County. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Knitting, crocheting, or sewing a range of warm items like hats, scarves, mittens, as well as baby and children clothing, all from the comfort of home ⇒Counting, tagging, and sorting KIA donations at our Wallingford office.

Sound Generations is a nonprofit organization serving aging adults and their loved ones in King County. We have been serving our communities since 1967. Our staff and over 2,100 volunteers are dedicated to ensuring older adults can live ample and fulfilled lives in a community that respects and affirms the aging journey. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Assist with events ⇒Social Media Ambassador ⇒Phone-a-friend program volunteer ⇒Digital cardmaking.

United Way Free Tax Prep: Join the Free Tax Campaign, a program that helps struggling families and individuals prepare their taxes, gives access to savings and opportunities, and connects them to public benefits. No tax experience necessary; they will train you. Join a talented team and help reach the people who need it most. Signups begin in October and run through the tax season.

Register Now!

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North & East King County RSVP Opportunities

Bloodworks Northwest: Become part of the lifesaving link that delivers blood to patients in need in your community. Many opportunities are available depending on whether you prefer to be a Donor Monitor (helping certain donors feel well after donating) or work at the front desk (greeting and registering donors in the computer system).

Cancer Lifeline: Volunteer from your home as a Lifeline Specialist! Lifeline provides emotional support and resource referrals for all people living with cancer: patients, survivors, friends, family members, caregivers, and coworkers. You should be comfortable listening to profound emotions, be a good listener, and be able to provide nonjudgmental support. You must have phone and Internet access and you must attend 20 hours of training provided through Zoom training sessions.

Catholic Community Services (CCS) – Volunteer Services welcomes volunteers to enable elders living on low incomes and adults with disabilities to remain independent in their own homes. Volunteers may help the same person or be listed for on-call opportunities depending on their schedule and interests. Volunteers receive training, mileage reimbursement and insurance. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Grocery/Medication/Meal delivery ⇒Medical appointment drivers ⇒Yardwork assistance and ⇒Phone Buddies.

CIRC: At CIRC, we are developing a team of Digital Navigators to assist our older adult residents in navigating the ever-changing world of technology. Navigators provide individualized or small group assistance to older adults living in affordable housing that need affordable internet-capable devices, and/or coaching in introductory digital skills to become effective home internet users.

Food Lifeline: Be one of more than 10,000 people lending a hand to help stop hunger. Food Lifeline needs volunteer assistance to sort and pack donated produce and food. Each day they receive 25,000 pounds of donated food, which is sorted by volunteers and then distributed to 275 food banks and meal programs in western Washington. They have opportunities to fit every schedule. Your time and energy will make a difference!

Full Life Care is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for low-income elders and adults with disabilities. Volunteers are invited to support our clients one-on-one through our ElderFriends program or as part of a Care Team. ElderFriends will custom match you with a socially isolated older adult for 1:1 companionship, while Care Teams will engage you with a team of other volunteers to offer customized social, emotional, and practical support to an unpaid family caregiver of a senior or veteran. Visits can include virtual and in-person connections of your choice in Seattle or greater King County. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Friendly In-Home Visits ⇒Light Chore Assistance ⇒Hobby Sharing ⇒Community Outing Companions ⇒Walking Buddies ⇒Phone Buddies

Habitat for Humanity seeks regular volunteers to help build and repair homes for hardworking families in King County. Volunteers also coach families in Habitat’s Family Support program, helping families find a home. Remote and in-person options available. Join them for a volunteer orientation session to learn more.

Hopelink is opening back up to the public and we need your help to ensure all members of our community have access to food! Volunteer in Bellevue, Carnation, Kirkland, Redmond, or Shoreline. Opportunities occur Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Volunteer opportunities include:  ⇒Check-In (computer skills required) ⇒Customer Service (must be able to lift up to 15 pounds) ⇒Restocking (must be able to lift 35+ pounds).

Jewish Family Services helps vulnerable individuals and families in the Puget Sound region achieve well-being, health and stability. Volunteer opportunities include:  ⇒Food bank shifts ⇒Food bank home delivery ⇒Market and farm gleaning ⇒Virtual friendly visitor for older adults ⇒Remote data support ⇒Supporting resettled refugees.

Mount Si Senior Center (North Bend) desires to enhance the quality of life for older adults in the Snoqualmie Valley by providing a comprehensive network of services including health, social, recreational and educational programs, housing, and transportation. Volunteer opportunities include:  ⇒Front desk ⇒Admin support ⇒Data entry ⇒Kitchen prep and servers ⇒Yardwork and maintenance ⇒Medical appointment drivers.

Northshore Senior Center is the place to go if you love meeting new people and making lasting friendships. The center promotes healthy aging and wellbeing in the community through their programs, services, resources, and civic engagement opportunities. Volunteer opportunities include:   ⇒Food Pantry help ⇒Delivery Drivers ⇒Kitchen prep and packers ⇒Yardwork and maintenance ⇒Front desk and admin support ⇒Online tutors and tech support ⇒Special event help.

Power of One: The Power of One Volunteer Program assists Shoreline Public Schools in achieving excellent education for all students. Power of One works to match people from the community with volunteer opportunities in the Shoreline school district. Volunteers bring their time, talents and expertise to classrooms and school libraries from preschool to high school.

Solid Ground: Sponsor of RSVP in King County, Solid Ground works to end poverty and undo racism and other oppressions that are root causes of poverty by providing housing, food, transportation and other services to those in need across King County. Volunteer positions are open in many of the programs we administer.

• Community Food Education: The Community Food Education (CFE) program is designed to teach people living on low incomes how to prepare healthy and delicious meals on a limited budget. If you are passionate about food, CFE is looking for volunteers for their six-week class series. Work alongside a staff coordinator to facilitate fun, lively, and informative classes. Training is provided to volunteers. Volunteers work with the participants on educational activities and help them prepare a shared meal. Virtual and in-person classes are offered.
• RSVP Ambassador: RSVP Ambassadors help increase the visibility of RSVP in King County to support our mission to encourage volunteerism for people 55 and older.  Ambassadors will work to cultivate positive relationships with community agencies and potential volunteers.  Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Serving on committees or planning groups with relevant community organizations ⇒Speaking on behalf of RSVP at Recognitions, Volunteer Meetings, tabling at community events ⇒and more!
• Knit-It-Alls (KIA): Calling all knitters! KIA Volunteers knit, crochet, and sew throughout the year to create warm winter clothing for low-income families and/or people experiencing homelessness in Seattle/King County. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Knitting, crocheting, or sewing a range of warm items like hats, scarves, mittens, as well as baby and children clothing, all from the comfort of home ⇒Counting, tagging, and sorting KIA donations at our Wallingford office.

United Way Free Tax Prep: Join the Free Tax Campaign, a program that helps struggling families and individuals prepare their taxes, gives access to savings and opportunities, and connects them to public benefits. No tax experience necessary; they will train you. Join a talented team and help reach the people who need it most. Signups begin in October and run through the tax season.

Washington DECA: WA DECA’s vision is to prepare innovative leaders and entrepreneurs who make a positive social and global impact by providing business and leadership opportunities to help high school students succeed in school, careers, and life. DECA seeks volunteer judges for online and in-person events occurring in Bellevue in November, January, and March. These involve role playing with students, evaluating written events online according to a provided rubric, and/or scoring live presentations. Areas to be judged include operations research, entrepreneurship business plans, and project management events.

Apply Now!

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South King County RSVP Opportunities

Auburn Community Food Bank: Lend a hand and help others access food. The Auburn Food Bank is a volunteer-directed organization that provides food, referrals and emergency assistance to those in need. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Counter person ⇒Door person ⇒Bagger ⇒Vegetable/Bread attendant ⇒Van helper (assist with loading and unloading food donations) ⇒Administrative assistant/Bookkeeper (provide office support by creating and maintaining specialized reports, records and files required in connection with department work processes; interact with staff, volunteers, and the public; support all areas of daily operations; and monitor administrative projects as directed).

Bloodworks Northwest: Become part of the lifesaving link that delivers blood to patients in need in your community. Many opportunities are available depending on whether you prefer to be a Donor Monitor (helping certain donors feel well after donating) or work at the front desk (greeting and registering donors in the computer system).

CIRC: At CIRC, we are developing a team of Digital Navigators to assist our older adult residents in navigating the ever-changing world of technology. Navigators provide individualized or small group assistance to older adults living in affordable housing that need affordable internet-capable devices, and/or coaching in introductory digital skills to become effective home internet users.

Cancer Lifeline: Volunteer from your home as a Lifeline Specialist! Lifeline provides emotional support and resource referrals for all people living with cancer: patients, survivors, friends, family members, caregivers, and coworkers. You should be comfortable listening to profound emotions, be a good listener, and be able to provide nonjudgmental support. You must have phone and Internet access and you must attend 20 hours of training provided through Zoom training sessions.

Catholic Community Services (CCS) – Volunteer Services welcomes volunteers to enable elders living on low incomes and adults with disabilities to remain independent in their own homes. Volunteers may help the same person or be listed for on-call opportunities depending on their schedule and interests. Volunteers receive training, mileage reimbursement and insurance. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Grocery/Medication/Meal delivery ⇒Medical appointment drivers ⇒Yardwork assistance and ⇒Phone Buddies.

City of Renton: Serve as a volunteer at the Information Desk at Renton City Hall. Volunteering at the lobby desk provides a great opportunity to learn more about municipal government, city operations and community issues in a relaxed environment with lots of people contact while providing a valuable service to the city and the community. Volunteer opportunities include:  ⇒Answer phones ⇒Greet and direct visitors to City Hall offices and meetings ⇒Provide information and referral services to the public ⇒Assist with small projects.

Communities in Schools of Renton–Tukwila strives to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We are looking for volunteers to help pick up food bags and donations and deliver them to schools in the Renton, Tukwila, or Lake Washington school districts. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Weekend Food Bag Deliveries ⇒Eastside Baby Corner (EBC) Pickup and Delivery.

Franciscan Hospice & Palliative Care (FHPC): Affirming every life, FHPC invites you to join them as a volunteer, enhancing the compassionate care they provide to patients and families. Volunteers make friendly phone calls to patients. Be part of a team of professionals and volunteers to discover and meet the unique needs of hospice patients and their families, providing them with both practical companionship and emotional support.

Full Life Care is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for low-income elders and adults with disabilities. Volunteers are invited to support our clients one-on-one through our ElderFriends program or as part of a Care Team. ElderFriends will custom match you with a socially isolated older adult for 1:1 companionship, while Care Teams will engage you with a team of other volunteers to offer customized social, emotional, and practical support to an unpaid family caregiver of a senior or veteran. Visits can include virtual and in-person connections of your choice in Seattle or greater King County. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Friendly In-Home Visits ⇒Light Chore Assistance ⇒Hobby Sharing ⇒Community Outing Companions ⇒Walking Buddies ⇒Phone Buddies

Habitat for Humanity seeks regular volunteers to help build and repair homes for hardworking families in King County. Volunteers also coach families in Habitat’s Family Support program, helping families find a home. Remote and in-person options available. Join them for a volunteer orientation session to learn more.

Jewish Family Service: Family mentor volunteers are needed in Kent! Help newly arrived refugees become acquainted with their surrounding communities and face the challenges of resettling in a new country. Volunteers will meet with an individual or family for an average of 2-3 hours per week for three months to help them navigate the crucial facets of American life including transportation, banking, ESL skills, job search process, and health and childcare information.

Multi-Service Center: We strengthen communities throughout South King County by addressing the causes and barriers of poverty and homelessness with comprehensive and holistic services that help to lift people from crisis and vulnerability to self-sufficiency and stability. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Long-Term Care Ombudsman ⇒Special Event Volunteer ⇒Food Bank operation assistance ⇒Food Bank Delivery Driver.

Port of Seattle: The SEA Airport (Seattle-Tacoma International Airport) volunteer program seeks new volunteers to join our dedicated team. Volunteers focus on elevating the customer experience by addressing their needs. Whether providing directions, distributing hidden disabilities sunflower lanyards, or providing Pacific Northwest tourist recommendations, our volunteers are invaluable members of the airport team. As SEA traffic continues to pick up, the need for additional volunteers also increases.  

Reading Partners: Are you ready to help a student become a lifelong learner? Reading Partners seeks 400 volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with students during the school year. Give a little over one hour of tutoring assistance per week. No experience required; we provide volunteers with a structured curriculum, training and ongoing support to help you and your student succeed.  In– person and virtual tutoring positions available!

Solid Ground: Sponsor of RSVP in King County, Solid Ground works to end poverty and undo racism and other oppressions that are root causes of poverty by providing housing, food, transportation and other services to those in need across King County. Volunteer positions are open in many of the programs we administer.

• Community Food Education: The Community Food Education (CFE) program is designed to teach people living on low incomes how to prepare healthy and delicious meals on a limited budget. If you are passionate about food, CFE is looking for volunteers for their six-week class series. Work alongside a staff coordinator to facilitate fun, lively, and informative classes. Training is provided to volunteers. Volunteers work with the participants on educational activities and help them prepare a shared meal. Virtual and in-person classes are offered.
• RSVP Ambassador: RSVP Ambassadors help increase the visibility of RSVP in King County to support our mission to encourage volunteerism for people 55 and older.  Ambassadors will work to cultivate positive relationships with community agencies and potential volunteers. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Serving on committees or planning groups with relevant community organizations ⇒Speaking on behalf of RSVP at Recognitions, Volunteer Meetings, tabling at community events ⇒and more!

Tukwila Pantry: Volunteers are needed to assist the food bank with distribution day preparation and on distribution days. Volunteers are also always welcome to assist with weekly tasks and help serve up to 100 people at Tuesday’s Table – Free Community Dinner Meal.  Volunteer opportunities include:  ⇒Data entry ⇒Unloading food trucks ⇒Monitoring lines and stations ⇒Restocking items ⇒Cleaning up.

United Way Free Tax Prep: Join the Free Tax Campaign, a program that helps struggling families and individuals prepare their taxes, gives access to savings and opportunities, and connects them to public benefits. No tax experience necessary; they will train you. Join a talented team and help reach the people who need it most. Signups begin in October and run through the tax season.

Valley Medical Center: Volunteers are needed for the Gift Shop and Information Desk! Volunteers are the public face of Valley Medical Center, offering many patients and visitors their first impression of the Hospital.  As a volunteer in this area, you are a vital part of VMC’s warm welcome to all. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒Greeting and escorting patients and visitors ⇒Selling gifts & flowers ⇒Answering phones ⇒Delivering gift items to patients ⇒Assisting Service Navigators ⇒Driving shuttles ⇒Assisting with administrative work.

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