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Flexible Schedule
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Tacoma/Puyallup/Lakewood, WA 98409
An amazing non-profit that helps people with their dream of owning a home! CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANT Store volunteers serve as Customer-Service Assistants (assisting customers with purchases) and Warehouse Associates (preparing merchandise for sale [cleaning and reconditioning], pricing items, and stocking merchandise. LOCATIONS: Three retail outlets in Pierce County - Tacoma, Lakewood, and Puyallup. Each Store sells new and gently used home improvement items to the public at low and reduced costs. All items are donated to the store, and all proceeds go directly to support the housing operation. STORE SHIFTS: Monday through Saturday Morning (9am-1pm) Afternoon (2pm-6pm) LOCATIONS: Tacoma - South Tacoma Lakewood -Lakewood Towne Center Puyallup - near Downtown What to Wear: * Sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Boots or tennis shoes preferred. * Shirts must have sleeves (no tank tops). * You may wear shorts as long as they are knee length. * Clothing that is appropriate to be worn in a customer service environment. Questions? Please call Nancy at 253 722-5695 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE RSVP (RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM) ************************************************************************************* RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) is the nation's largest network for volunteers age 55 and over. 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 older 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, truck assistants, retail assistants, assemble furniture in a fully equipped build shop), assisting immigrants, English as a Second Language (ESL), reading/enrichment/tutoring/ mentorship groups , construction volunteers (no experience required), and Immigration Intern and positions working for those with English as a Second Language (ESL), throughout the Greater Tacoma, Puyallup, Graham, Lakewood and Gig Harbor Peninsula. We are continually bringing on new and unique volunteer opportunities. 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. Thank you!
Date Posted: 2024-03-07
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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: 2024-03-15
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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: 2024-02-15
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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: 2024-02-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Tacoma, WA 98421
Warehouse Assistants - Tues- Sat 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Warehouse assistants play a critical role in maintaining order in the warehouse by facilitating donations, Loading client vehicles, and restocking the shopping floor. They work closely with warehousestaff, shopping assistants, clients and donors dropping off items. Heavy lifting is required for this position. I have several other opportunities at this non-profit: Product Sorters, Shopping Assistants, Build Shop (putting together furniture, and retail assistants for a non profit furniture store. 4 hour shifts Heavy lifting required Packing water and a snack advised CALL FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS 253 722-5695 - Nancy INFORMATION ABOUT RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) Age 55 and older Are you 55 years of age or older? Would you like to make an impact and improve your community? Then you are a perfect candidate for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)! RSVP is a part of a national network of programs called "Senior Corps" that recruits adults 55 and older to use their talents and life experience to help meet community needs through volunteer service. The focus of RSVP is to incorporate meaningful volunteer opportunities that provide purpose and a way to give back to the community. Did you know that volunteers live longer? And there are health benefits of being needed and appreciated, and you have the opportunity to try new things and meet new people. By joining this program, you become part of a national Senior Corp movement of hundreds of thousands of volunteers striving to help their communities. We have a yearly recognition luncheon and a gift for everyone who is a member of RSVP. We also hold smaller events, such as ice cream socials and coffee and pastries throughout the year to celebrate YOU and the contribution of your time and dedication to helping your 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.
Date Posted: 2024-03-07
