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4 people are interested
Amara Volunteer Information Meeting - Pierce County
ORGANIZATION: AMARA
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
You can make a profound impact on the lives of our community’s vulnerable children. As an Amara volunteer, your skills and experiences will help us meet the needs of our kids and families every day.
The first step to get started as an Amara volunteer is to attend one of our upcoming Volunteer Information Meetings held n Tacoma. Our next opportunities are:
- Saturday, June 16, 2018, 10 - 11 am
- Thursday,June 28, 2018, 6 - 7 pm
- Tuesday, July 27, 6 - 7 pm
To register to attend a meeting email: volunteers@amaraputskidsfirst.org with the subject line Tacoma VIM indicating the date of the meeting you plan to attend.
While you are waiting for the Volunteer Information Meeting you can fill out our online volunteer application by visiting https://amaraputskidsfirst.org/get-involved/volunteer/.
Amara offers a variety of different opportunities for volunteers who are 21 years or older. We are dedicated to providing child-focused training and ongoing support to help you feel confident in your role.
Amara Volunteer Information Meetings are usually held twice a month at the Bay Terrance Community Center or at the Tacoma Amara Office.More opportunities with AMARA
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About AMARA
Location:
5907 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY S, SEATTLE, WA 98118, US
Mission Statement
Amara is committed to positive long-term outcomes for children and families. We drive systemic change, promote healing, and advance racial and LGBTQIA+ equity by offering programs and services to families engaged in foster care, kinship care, and to adoptees and their families post-adoption.
Description
Since 1921, Amara has been dedicated to meeting the needs of children and families in our community. We partner with people and communities most impacted by our child welfare system to address trauma, build connections, and ultimately ensure all children, adults, and families feel safe and supported, with a commitment to equity every step of the way. Amara believes in the power of families, and we have a vision to transform our child welfare system into a family well-being system. Amara is a nonprofit 501(c)3.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2550 South G Street/1901 Jefferson AveBay Terrace Community Center/Amara Tacoma OfficeTacoma, WA 98405
DATE POSTED
June 26, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- Child Care
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training