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17 people are interested
Food Bank Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Kandelia
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17 people are interested
Kandelia is a small non-profit that supports immigrant and refugee communities in Seattle, both of which are communities that have been particularly hard-hit by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Every Thursday, Kandelia hosts a small food bank at Seattle World School (a Seattle public school that exclusively serves immigrant and refugee students) for students and their families.
We are looking for a few volunteers to assist with picking up food from local food bank partners (if possible), then packing and distributing food at Seattle World School on Wednesday afternoons (1:00pm to 3:45pm).
This position requires a no-cost WA state background check. Position requires the ability to repeatedly bend down and lift at least 25 lbs.
1 Shift
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01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Thursdays
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Kandelia
Location:
3829B S. Edmunds St. Box 9, Seattle, WA 98118, Seattle, WA 98118, US
Mission Statement
Kandelia removes barriers to opportunities so immigrant and refugee communities can flourish without compromising values, heritage or ethnicity. Kandelia operates many programs in support of students at Seattle world School. The Seattle World School community is committed to mentoring students in navigating academic and career goals with holistic services. Our mission is to provide rigorous academics supported by social-emotional development opportunities and life skills. Our focus is to empower students as self and global advocates in our rapidly changing world.
Description
Recently-arrived refugee and immigrant students experience tremendous barriers to success and self-sufficiency, including language and cultural barriers, poverty, interrupted formal education, discrimination and racism, trauma (i.e. fleeing wars, family separation, death of family members, etc.), and other challenges. They, and their parents, are often unfamiliar with English and the American education system, which makes it difficult to succeed in school. As a result of these barriers, close to 24% of Limited English students in the Class of 2014 dropped out of school in Washington, compared to 12% of non-ELL students statewide (Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction; OSPI). The graduation rate for ELL students is 54% (a decrease from 60% in 2012), compared to 77% statewide for non-ELL students.
Within Seattle, the Seattle World School (SWS) is a culturally diverse and culturally responsive, option-school for refugee/immigrant youth, all of whom are Limited English students. The school has two programs: one newcomer service school for new immigrants and an international high school with a specialization in English language learner instruction. In 2014, less than 5% of tenth graders attending the SWS met reading standards and approximately 16% met standards in writing (as measured by the in the High School Proficiency Exam; HSPE), far less than the District and State averages.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Seattle World School1700 E Union StSeattle, WA 98122
DATE POSTED
April 19, 2023
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- 2 to 3 hours once per week or every other week
- Should be able to bend and lift up to 25 pounds repeatedly