Volunteer in Seattle.
Create Real Change.
Join Solid Ground in fighting poverty, undoing racism, and building a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Seattle Volunteer Opportunies
Volunteers are the backbone of our mission. Your time fuels housing stability, food security, & systemic change.
Housing Support
Help families keep or find stable homes.
Food Access
Grow and distribute healthy food.
Community Advocacy
Stand up for racial and economic justice.
Community Leadership
| Name | Type | Description | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) Ambassador | Individual | Support RSVP’s mission and volunteer recruitment efforts. | Solid Ground |
| Solid Ground Board Member | Individual | Help set strategy, oversee management, and provide financial oversight of the organization as part of Solid Ground’s Board of Directors. | Solid Ground |
Gardening, Food & Nutrition
Information for current Cooking Matters volunteers.
| Name | Type | Description | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marra Farm Giving Garden Work Party | Group | Groups of 6-40 help grow produce at Marra Farm! (Volunteers needed Mar-Nov.) | Community Food Education |
| Marra Farm Giving Gardener | Individual | Grow food at Marra Farm! (Volunteers needed Mar-Nov.) | Community Food Education |
| PAUSED: Cooking & Nutrition Class Assistant | Individual | Help out behind the scenes in our cooking and nutrition classes! | Community Food Education |
| PAUSED: Marra Farm Field Trip Educator | Individual | Help lead hands-on educational farm field trips for elementary students and support them in gardening activities. (Volunteers needed Apr-Jun & Sep-Oct.) | Community Food Education |
Health Care & Public Benefits
| Name | Type | Description | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUSED: SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) Volunteer | Individual | Help Washington state residents understand their Medicare rights and options. (There's currently a wait list for new volunteers.) | Health Care and Public Benefits |
Housing & Support Services
| Name | Type | Description | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity Leader | Individual | Develop and lead healing and/or educational activities for adults or youth. | Broadview |
| After-school Youth Tutor | Individual | Provide one-on-one and group tutoring support (virtual and/or in-person) to children and youth. | Sand Point Housing |
| Knit-It-Alls Volunteer | Group & Individual | Knit, crochet, or sew warm winter clothing for low-income families! | Solid Ground |
| PAUSED: Domestic Violence (DV) Legal Advocate Volunteer | Individual | Provide case management, advocacy, and emotional support to program participants. | Broadview |
| PAUSED: Office & Finance Support Volunteer | Individual | Provide administrative support to a program that ensures secure, confidential housing for families who've survived domestic violence and are moving out of homelessness. | Broadview |
| PAUSED: Office Support Volunteer | Individual | Provide administrative and clerical support for Solid Ground's front desk staff. | Supportive Services |
| PAUSED: Voice Message Line Support Volunteer | Individual | Tenant Services is looking for volunteers to support a voice message line that provides education on renter rights and responsibilities. | Supportive Services |
| PAUSED: Youth Field Trip Volunteer | Individual | Provide a safe, accepting environment while supervising youth during field trips. | Sand Point Housing |
| Supply Drive Coordinator | Group & Individual | Help Solid Ground provide supplies to our residents! | Supply Drives |
| Youth Activity Volunteer | Individual | Engage with youth through a variety of after-school programs and activities. | Sand Point Housing |
| Youth Hip Hop Dance Instructor | Individual | Lead fun, energizing hip hop dance classes for youth at Sand Point Family Housing. | Sand Point Housing |
| Youth Mentor | Individual | Support youth development through mentorship and guidance. | Sand Point Housing |
Resource Development & Communications
| Name | Type | Description | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Events Volunteer | Individual | Support Solid Ground programs with events and one-time activities. | Resource Development |
How to Apply
For most volunteer opportunities, a Solid Ground Volunteer Application, Washington State Patrol (WSP) Background Check Form, and Volunteer Orientation are required before we can place volunteers. Some positions need additional forms and training as well. To get started, complete the forms below, then register for an upcoming volunteer orientation!
Also required for volunteers under 18:
If you prefer not to use the online webform, there’s also a downloadable PDF of the combined Volunteer Application & Washington State Patrol Background Check Forms. Please download, print, complete, and sign these forms with ink (or insert an electronic signature). Email your completed Application, Background Check, and/or Underage Waivers forms to volunteers@solid-ground.org, or mail to: Solid Ground, Attn: Volunteer Coordinator, 1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103
QUESTIONS? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@solid-ground.org or 206.694.6825.