Retired and 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. 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. Requests include:  ⇒ grocery/medication delivery ⇒ yardwork ⇒ 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. Farestart is looking for supply drivers to deliver supplies attending their remote culinary classes. Remote opportunities are also available: write and decorate letters to be incorporated in Farestart meal kits which are sent to local homeless shelters, non-profits, senior facilities, schools and more, or make masks for Farestart’s essential kitchen staff! Volunteers will be reimbursed for materials.

Full Life Care supports adults of all ages with chronic or terminal illnesses and disabilities throughout its Puget Sound network of health and social services. Volunteer roles are customizable and flexible (including self-scheduled and remote opportunities). Requests include: ⇒Friendly 1:1 companionship for older adults => Administrative Support => Crafts for a Cause.

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, help host volunteer groups, and get the word out through community outreach programs and events. They have over 30 volunteer roles! 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. Requests include:  ⇒Food bank shifts ⇒food bank home delivery ⇒making and delivering holiday gift baskets ⇒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. Requests include: ⇒Kitchen prep ⇒Delivery drivers ⇒ Warehouse Helpers organizing meals and grocery bags for delivery and pickup.

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 Drivers: Community Food Education (CFE) seeks Volunteer Drivers to pick up produce from Charlie’s Produce in SODO and deliver it to Lowell Elementary School (Capitol Hill).
• Community Food Education (Waitlisted): 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 6-week class series. Work alongside a staff coordinator to facilitate fun, lively, and informative classes. Volunteers work with the participants on educational activities and help them prepare a shared meal. Classes are held at community organizations, public and transitional housing sites, schools, and other service-providing agencies throughout the Seattle area. Training is provided.

United Way Free Tax Prep (Waitlisted): 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.

Youth Tutoring Program (YTP) provides free one-to-one tutoring for children living in six different housing communities for those living on low incomes around Seattle. YTP students represent many nationalities, cultures, languages, and religions. Volunteers meet with the same student 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: Pacific Science Center, Reading Partners, 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). Volunteers are especially needed M-F during the day to go into the community to help at blood drives.

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. 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. Requests include: ⇒ grocery and medication delivery ⇒phone buddies and ⇒ yardwork.

Greenwood Senior Center provides vital services as well as social, physical, and educational activities for senior citizens 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. Requests include:  ⇒Early-Stage Memory Loss (ESML) Support         ⇒ Supply Delivery Drivers ⇒Teach a Virtual Class or Workshop ⇒Garden and Groundskeeping ⇒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, help host volunteer groups, and get the word out through community outreach programs and events. They have over 30 volunteer roles! 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. Requests include:  ⇒ Food Delivery and Pickup Drivers ⇒ Food Bank Helper ⇒ Preparing hygiene kits.

Power of One (Waitlisted):  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 Schools. Volunteers bring their time, talents and expertise to classrooms and school libraries from preschool to high school. Opportunities are currently virtual.

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.

• Board Member: Solid Ground’s Board of Directors is responsible for providing guidance and making policy to ensure that the agency’s mission and goals are carried out. We are especially looking for volunteers over 45 years old, BIPOC, gender non-conforming, elected officials, and people with lived experience of poverty, oppression, and/or homelessness.
• Magnuson Park Community Food Pantry:  We are seeking volunteers to help provide food for Sand Point 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.
• Master Gardener Volunteer Position: We are looking for skilled volunteers to help redo the landscaping around the outside of our office building in Wallingford. Our hope is to create a welcoming and inviting place for the people who visit the building, including those who access the food bank and the library. Master Gardener 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 (Waitlisted): 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 6-week class series. Work alongside a staff coordinator to facilitate fun, lively, and informative classes. Volunteers work with the participants on educational activities and help them prepare a shared meal. Classes are held at community organizations, public and transitional housing sites, schools, and other service-providing agencies throughout the Seattle area. Training is provided.

Street Youth Ministries (SYM): Street Youth Ministries volunteer program is currently closed during COVID, but SYM is still accepting prepared meals to be dropped off!

United Way Free Tax Prep (Waitlisted): 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.

University District Food Bank seeks volunteers to help fight hunger in northeast Seattle. There are many ways to help out: ⇒Packing premade food boxes ⇒ shopping for customers ⇒ deliver food to homebound folks ⇒assist with the brand-new 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 virtual tutoring for children living in six different housing communities for those living on low incomes around Seattle. YTP students represent many nationalities, cultures, languages, and religions. Volunteers meet with the same student 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 North Seattle volunteer opportunities currently closed (or limited) due to COVID-19: New Beginnings and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

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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 the following needs in our store: cashiers, customer service focused sales associates, merchandise sorters and pricers. We have various openings and flexible shifts.

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. Must attend 20 hours of training provided through zoom training sessions.

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!

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, help host volunteer groups, and get the word out through community outreach programs and events. They have over 30 volunteer roles! Join them for a volunteer orientation session to learn more.

International Drop-In Center (IDIC): The IDIC is committed to assisting the elders of Seattle’s Filipino community in preserving their physical, mental and emotional well-being through a variety of social, recreational, educational and health-oriented programs. Volunteers are needed for meal and grocery delivery.

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. Volunteer opportunities include:  ⇒Repacking food donations ⇒prepping food ⇒packaging meals ⇒delivering nutritious food ⇒assembling health care kits.

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.

• Board Member: Solid Ground’s Board of Directors is responsible for providing guidance and making policy to ensure that the agency’s mission and goals are carried out. We are especially looking for volunteers over 45 years old, BIPOC, gender non-conforming, elected officials, and people with lived experience of poverty, oppression, and/or homelessness.

• 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.

• Volunteer Drivers: Community Food Education (CFE) seeks Volunteer Drivers to pick up produce from Charlie’s Produce in SODO and deliver it to Lowell Elementary School (Capitol Hill).
• Community Food Education (Waitlisted): 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 6-week class series. Work alongside a staff coordinator to facilitate fun, lively, and informative classes. Volunteers work with the participants on educational activities and help them prepare a shared meal. Classes are currently virtual. Training is provided.

United Way Free Tax Prep (Waitlisted): 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.

Washington DECA (Accepting volunteer judges in November 2021): 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, virtual tutoring for children living in six different housing communities for those living on low incomes around Seattle. YTP students represent many nationalities, cultures, languages, and religions. Volunteers meet with the same student 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 South Seattle Volunteer opportunities currently closed due to COVID-19: Kokoro Kai Adult Day Center

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Countywide 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. 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. Requests include:  ⇒ grocery and medication delivery ⇒ phone buddies⇒ yard work.

Full Life Care supports adults of all ages with chronic or terminal illnesses and disabilities throughout its Puget Sound network of health and social services. Volunteer roles are customizable and flexible (including self-scheduled and remote opportunities). Requests include: ⇒Friendly 1:1 companionship for older adults => Administrative Support => Crafts for a Cause.

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, help host volunteer groups, and get the word out through community outreach programs and events. They have over 30 volunteer roles! 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.

• Board Member: Solid Ground’s Board of Directors is responsible for providing guidance and making policy to ensure that the agency’s mission and goals are carried out. We are especially looking for volunteers over 45 years old, BIPOC, gender non-conforming, elected officials, and people with lived experience of poverty, oppression, and/or homelessness.
• Community Food Education (Waitlisted): 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 6-week class series. Work alongside a staff coordinator to facilitate fun, lively, and informative classes. Volunteers work with the participants on educational activities and help them prepare a shared meal. Classes are currently virtual. Training is provided.
  RSVP Ambassador: An RSVP Ambassador role will 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.  Tasks 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!
  RSVP Experience in Action (EIA) Newsletter: RSVP publishes a newsletter three times a year that includes articles about our site partners, spotlights on RSVP volunteers, site partners, other information relevant to seniors, and volunteering opportunities in King County. Tasks include: ⇒ Attending planning meetings ⇒ researching and writing articles as assigned ⇒ and more!
  Knit-it Alls (KIA): Calling all knitters! KIA Volunteers knit and crochet throughout the year to create warm winter clothing for low-income families and/or people experiencing homelessness in Seattle/King County.  Tasks include: ⇒ Knitting or crocheting a range of warm items like hats, scarves, mittens, as well as baby and children clothing.

United Way Free Tax Prep (Waitlisted): 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.

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. 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. Requests include:  ⇒ grocery and medication delivery ⇒phone buddies and ⇒ yardwork.

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!

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, help host volunteer groups, and get the word out through community outreach programs and events. They have over 30 volunteer roles! Join them for a volunteer orientation session to learn more.

Hopelink serves people living on low incomes and those experiencing homelessness, promoting self-sufficiency for all members of the community. Daytime and evening hours are available at Bellevue, Kirkland, Northshore, Redmond, Shoreline and Sno-Valley locations. Volunteer opportunities include: ⇒ Food distributors ⇒ Community Van Drivers ⇒ Food bank shifts.

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, ⇒friendly visitors for older adults and people with disabilities, ⇒making and delivering holiday gift baskets, and ⇒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. Request for:  ⇒ Senior Call Volunteers to chat with seniors on the phone 2-4 hours per week.

Northshore Senior Center is the place to go if you love meeting new people and making lasting friendships. The center promotes healthy aging and well-being in the community through their programs, services, resources and civic engagement. They need volunteers for their:   ⇒ Food Pantry help ⇒ Delivery Drivers ⇒ Kitchen prep and packers ⇒ Yardwork ⇒ Making greeting cards ⇒ Online tutors and tech support ⇒ Special event help.

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.

• Board Member: Solid Ground’s Board of Directors is responsible for providing guidance and making policy to ensure that the agency’s mission and goals are carried out. We are especially looking for volunteers over 45 years old, BIPOC, gender non-conforming, elected officials, and people with lived experience of poverty, oppression, and/or homelessness.
• Community Food Education (Waitlisted): 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 6-week class series. Work alongside a staff coordinator to facilitate fun, lively, and informative classes. Volunteers work with the participants on educational activities and help them prepare a shared meal. Classes are currently virtual. Training is provided.
• RSVP Ambassador: An RSVP Ambassador role will 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.  Tasks 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!
• RSVP Experience in Action (EIA) Newsletter: RSVP publishes a newsletter three times a year that includes articles about our site partners, spotlights on RSVP volunteers, site partners, other information relevant to seniors, and volunteering opportunities in King County. Tasks include: ⇒ Attending planning meetings, ⇒ researching and writing articles as assigned ⇒ and more!
• Knit-it Alls (KIA): Calling all knitters! KIA Volunteers knit and crochet throughout the year to create warm winter clothing for low-income families and/or people experiencing homelessness in Seattle/King County.  Tasks include: ⇒ Knitting or crocheting a range of warm items like hats, scarves, mittens, as well as baby and children clothing.

United Way Free Tax Prep (Waitlisted): 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.

Washington DECA (Volunteer opportunities begin in November 2021): 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.

Additional North and East King County volunteer opportunities currently closed (or limited) due to COVID-19: Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Community Center, Power of One.

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, and ⇒van helper (assist with loading and unloading food donations).

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. 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. Requests include:  ⇒grocery and medication deliveries ⇒phone buddies ⇒yardwork.

Communities in Schools of Renton: As a social justice organization, we provide resources and supports for students who have historically been the furthest from educational justice addressing inequalities prevalent in our educational system. Requests include:  ⇒ Weekend food bag deliveries ⇒ Mentoring students K – 12th grade. Mentoring students requires a commitment of one year and will be 30-minute online sessions.

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 supports adults of all ages with chronic or terminal illnesses and disabilities throughout its Puget Sound network of health and social services. Volunteer roles are customizable and flexible (including self-scheduled and remote opportunities). Requests include: ⇒Friendly 1:1 companionship for older adults => Administrative Support => Crafts for a Cause.

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, help host volunteer groups, and get the word out through community outreach programs and events. They have over 30 volunteer roles! 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 child care 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: ⇒Long Term Care Ombudsman ⇒Special Event Volunteer ⇒Food Bank operation assistance⇒ Food Bank Delivery Driver

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.

• Board Member: Solid Ground’s Board of Directors is responsible for providing guidance and making policy to ensure that the agency’s mission and goals are carried out. We are especially looking for volunteers over 45 years old, BIPOC, gender non-conforming, elected officials, and people with lived experience of poverty, oppression, and/or homelessness.
• Community Food Education (Waitlisted): 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 6-week class series. Work alongside a staff coordinator to facilitate fun, lively, and informative classes. Volunteers work with the participants on educational activities and help them prepare a shared meal. Classes are currently virtual. Training is provided.
• RSVP Ambassador: An RSVP Ambassador role will 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.  Tasks 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!
• RSVP Experience in Action (EIA) Newsletter: RSVP publishes a newsletter three times a year that includes articles about our site partners, spotlights on RSVP volunteers, site partners, other information relevant to seniors, and volunteering opportunities in King County. Tasks include: ⇒ Attending planning meetings, ⇒ researching and writing articles as assigned ⇒ and more!
• Knit-it Alls (KIA): Calling all knitters! KIA Volunteers knit and crochet throughout the year to create warm winter clothing for low-income families and/or people experiencing homelessness in Seattle/King County.  Tasks include: ⇒ Knitting or crocheting a range of warm items like hats, scarves, mittens, as well as baby and children clothing.

Tukwila Pantry: Volunteers are needed to assist in the food bank with distribution day preparation and on distribution days. Volunteers are also always welcomed to assist with weekly tasks associated in serving up to 100 people at Tuesday’s Table – Free Community Dinner Meal.  Distribution day tasks:  ⇒data entry, ⇒unloading food trucks ⇒monitoring lines and stations ⇒restocking items and ⇒cleaning up.

United Way Free Tax Prep (Waitlisted): 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.

Additional South King County Volunteer Opportunities Currently Closed (or limited) due to COVID-19: City of Renton, Port of Seattle, Valley Medical Center

Apply Now!

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