King County Family Visits Greeter

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Keeping kids connected to their families is important for their well-being. Family visits help maintain and strengthen the parent-child relationship, which increases the likelihood that kids will safely return home. Greeter Volunteers make family time visitation possible by helping to open/close our offices, creating a welcoming space for parents, sanitizing visit rooms, and stepping in to support Family Time Visitation Specialists during visits as needed.

Reflections from a volunteer:
When I arrived at my first shift, I was anticipating a slow afternoon. About a half hour before the second family visit group was to arrive, the social worker for the case came in and informed me there was to be a small birthday celebration during the family visit. She quickly solicited my help, and I spent my first shift blowing up pink and blue balloons for the siblings’ birthday party. The simple task of blowing up as many balloons as I could, knowing this was a meaningful time for the birth parent to connect with the children and celebrate their birthdays, was very rewarding. The foster parents were present as well and seeing the group gather out of love and care for these children was very impactful.

All volunteers must be at least 21 years of age and commit to 2 shifts per month for 6 months. Each shift varies but most are approximately 3 hours and take place Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30-7:00 pm.

This opportunity is an in-person volunteer role. All volunteers are expected to strictly follow COVID-19 safety protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, sanitization and being vigilant about symptoms and exposure.