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Flexible Schedule
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Tacoma, WA 98444
Dishwasher/Dishwasher Aide - Assist in ensuring all dishes and equipment are washed, sanitized, dried and stored after use. This position takes approximately 2-3 hours each shift. A food handler's card is required. The Parkland Congregate Meal Site is in need of a dishwasher for their site in Parkland; they are open Monday/Wednesday/Friday and closed all holidays. *********************************************************** WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE AMERICORPS RSVP (RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM) The AmeriCorps RSVP is the nation's largest network for volunteers age 55 and older. The growing segment of our older population is vital to strengthening our communities through their interest in helping others. As an RSVP volunteer, you are strengthening the positive impact people 55 and over have in our communities. Our focus is to incorporate meaningful volunteer opportunities that provide purpose and a way to give back to the community. RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers as it matches their personal interests with opportunities to serve in their communities. Current RSVP volunteer positions include local food banks, congregate meal sites, non-profit thrift stores (shopping assistants, sorters, warehouse assistant, furniture assemblers in a fully equipped build shop), reading/enrichment/tutoring/ mentorship groups, museums, and administrative positions throughout the Greater Tacoma, Puyallup, Graham, Lakewood and Gig Harbor Peninsula. We are continually bringing on new and unique volunteer opportunities that help our community. AmeriCorps Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is sponsored by Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the people it serves. INTERESTED or have questions? Please email or call and we will mail or email an RSVP application for you to complete. We look forward to having you as an RSVP volunteer!
Date Posted: May 3, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Tacoma, WA 98421
Shopping Assistants for Local Non-profit helping people who are newly housed select furniture for their new place - Any day Tues- Sat 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. We are looking for RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) age 55+ Shopping assistants work directly with the clients we serve assisting them with shopping for their furniture and household items. They play a critical role in operations helping to facilitate shopping appointments, log items received by each family, communicate with the warehouse crew as they load furniture and provide excellent customer service to our clients. * Requires strong interpersonal skills - seeking patient, compassionate individuals * Bi/weekly shifts required * 3-4-hour shift in a warehouse environment * Weather appropriate layers - the warehouse can get cold * Packing water and a snack advised WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE AMERICORPS RSVP (RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM) The AmeriCorps RSVP is the nation's largest network for volunteers age 55 and older. The growing segment of our older population is vital to strengthening our communities through their interest in helping others. As an RSVP volunteer, you are strengthening the positive impact people 55 and over have in our communities. Our focus is to incorporate meaningful volunteer opportunities that provide purpose and a way to give back to the community. RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers as it matches their personal interests with opportunities to serve in their communities. Current RSVP volunteer positions include local food banks, congregate meal sites, non-profit thrift stores (shopping assistants, sorters, warehouse assistant, furniture assemblers in a fully equipped build shop), reading/enrichment/tutoring/ mentorship groups, museums, and administrative positions throughout the Greater Tacoma, Puyallup, Graham, Lakewood and Gig Harbor Peninsula. We are continually bringing on new and unique volunteer opportunities that help our community. RSVP is sponsored by Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the people it serves. INTERESTED or have questions? Please email and we will mail or email an RSVP application for you to complete. We look forward to having you as an RSVP volunteer!
Date Posted: Apr 17, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Tacoma and surrounding town/cities, WA 98405
Do you have two to four hours a week to help your community? Then you are a perfect candidate for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)! Volunteer opportunities are available assisting with serving or preparing a nutritious meal at various Senior Meal Sites in Tacoma, Ruston, Lakewood, Fife, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, Sumner, Steilacoom, Tillicum (Japanese meal) and University Place. The majority of these meals sites serve lunch at noon and the volunteers start at 11 AM. Some sites offer meals Monday through Friday; others are two or three days each week. No weekends. VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Host/Hostess and Registrar - Assist in collection of administrative and monetary details for the report of attendees. Service/Waiter and Beverage Server - Assist in serving the meal, deliver plated food to the tables, assist with clean-up of all areas of the kitchen and other duties as required. Table Setter - Assist in setting up tables, sanitize tables and chairs prior to set up, ensure salt and pepper shakers and condiment holders are clean and refilled daily. Cooking/Kitchen Aide - Assist with prepping and serving the meal and/or maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Food Handler's Card is required. Dishwasher/Dishwasher Aide - Assist in ensuring all dishes and equipment are washed, sanitized, dried and stored after use. AND as an added bonus, those 60 years or older can enjoy a meal when they volunteer, INTERESTED or have questions? Please email or call 253 722 5695 and we will mail or email an RSVP application for you to complete. We will get you connected with a non-profit who needs your help. Thank you! INFORMATION ABOUT THE RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Are you 55 years of age or older? Would you like to help and improve your community? RSVP is the nation's largest network for volunteers age 55 and over. The growing segment of those age 55 and over is vital to strengthening our communities through their interest in helping others. Our focus is to incorporate meaningful volunteer opportunities that provide purpose and a way to give back to the community. RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers as it matches their personal interests with opportunities to serve in their communities. Last year Pierce County volunteers served 89,000 hours...what a positive effect this has made in the community! You will also meet people with similar interests, and have fun and feel good about your contribution. Your family will be proud of you and others will respect and admire you as a role model. RSVP Volunteers are covered by secondary accidental and liability insurance (CIMA). This coverage only applies while they are volunteering. It is "Supplemental only" and does not take the place of primary insurance coverage. INTERESTED or have questions? Please email or call (253 722-5695) and we will mail or email an RSVP application for you to complete. We will get you connected with a non-profit who needs your help! RSVP is sponsored by Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the people it serves.
Date Posted: May 3, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Tacoma, WA 98403
Museum Greeters Welcome museum visitors and share your enthusiasm for local history Our docents are friendly ambassadors who greet museum guests and engage them in learning about Tacoma history and life in the 1800s. Museum greeters have excellent communication and customer service skills. They must be available for at least one shift per month Community Outreach Help us share the Museum with the community We strive to serve the Tacoma community beyond the walls of the Cabin. Volunteers assist with distributing free activities for kids at Tacoma Farmers Market and Little Free Library locations in neighborhoods throughout the city. Field Trip Assistants Assist with fun, hands-on activities for elementary school students The museum welcomes school visits on weekday mornings. Our field trip assistants engage small groups of elementary students in easy-to-learn arts, crafts and games. Special Events Assistants Help us build a stronger Tacoma community Special event assists welcome guests and assist with creative arts and crafts activities during our annual Pioneer Days Festival and other community events. Volunteers also help to set-up and clean-up for single-day events at the museum and in the community. Administrative Assistants Provide necessary administrative support for museum activities and events Administrative volunteers assist with a variety of behind-the-scenes tasks that allow us to keep the museum running in a smooth and professional manner. Assembling monthly craft kits, helping with mailers, and inspecting our field trip items are all important ways that admin volunteers contribute to the day-to-day activities of the museum and allow us to tell about the birthplace of Tacoma . Tour Guides Showcase Old Town's historic buildings and landmarks Tour guides lead walking tours of historic Old Town Tacoma for elementary school students, senior groups and the community. Exploring the neighborhood and seeing historical places makes a lasting impression for our visitors. ********************************************************************************************************************* RSVP PIERCE WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE AMERICORPS RSVP (RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM) The AmeriCorps RSVP is the nation's largest network for volunteers age 55 and older. The growing segment of our older population is vital to strengthening our communities through their interest in helping others. As an RSVP volunteer, you are strengthening the positive impact people 55 and over have in our communities. Our focus is to incorporate meaningful volunteer opportunities that provide purpose and a way to give back to the community. RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers as it matches their personal interests with opportunities to serve in their communities. Current RSVP volunteer positions include local food banks, congregate meal sites, non-profit thrift stores (shopping assistants, sorters, warehouse assistant, furniture assemblers in a fully equipped build shop), reading/enrichment/tutoring/ mentorship groups, museums, and administrative positions throughout the Greater Tacoma, Puyallup, Graham, Lakewood and Gig Harbor Peninsula. We are continually bringing on new and unique volunteer opportunities that help our community. RSVP is sponsored by Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the people it serves. INTERESTED or have questions? Please email or call and we will mail or email an RSVP application for you to complete. We look forward to having you as an RSVP volunteer!
Date Posted: Apr 17, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Puyallup, WA 98409
We are looking for volunteers age 55 and over to join the RSVP (see description of this AmeriCorps Senior Program below.) Volunteer Opportunities at elementary schools in Puyallup: Enrichment | 1 hour/+ a week Come color, do word search, arts/crafts, work on a puzzle with a student Playground play | 1 hour/+ a week Come to an elementary school and play outside at recess with the kids. Shoot baskets, "watch me" on the monkey bars, kick a ball, jump rope. Active on your feet outside no matter the weather. Academic tutoring | 1 hour/+ a week Sit indoors with a student one on one with program provided materials and help a child with reading. Outside of school building volunteer involves lifting, carrying, loading and unloading of canned goods at food drive time and school supplies at school supply drive time. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE AMERICORPS RSVP (RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM) The AmeriCorps RSVP is the nation's largest network for volunteers age 55 and older. The growing segment of our older population is vital to strengthening our communities through their interest in helping others. As an RSVP volunteer, you are strengthening the positive impact people 55 and over have in our communities. Our focus is to incorporate meaningful volunteer opportunities that provide purpose and a way to give back to the community. RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers as it matches their personal interests with opportunities to serve in their communities. Current RSVP volunteer positions include local food banks, congregate meal sites, non-profit thrift stores (shopping assistants, sorters, warehouse assistant, furniture assemblers in a fully equipped build shop), reading/enrichment/tutoring/ mentorship groups, museums, and administrative positions throughout the Greater Tacoma, Puyallup, Graham, Lakewood and Gig Harbor Peninsula. We are continually bringing on new and unique volunteer opportunities that help our community. RSVP is sponsored by Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the people it serves. INTERESTED or have questions? Please email or call and we will mail or email an RSVP application for you to complete. We look forward to having you as an RSVP volunteer!
Date Posted: May 3, 2023
