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Flexible Schedule
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Tacoma, WA 98405
The English Language Acquisiton (ELA) Classroom Assistant is a volunteer position that is dedicated to this non profit's mission of creating opportunities for immigrants and other community members in the Puget Sound region through comprehensive services focused on self-sufficiency, inclusion and advocacy. This position works alongside the classroom instructor with adult limited English speakers in a fun classroom setting, substantially contributing to students’ development in a personal, meaningful way. Training: * Volunteer Orientation * 1:1 training with Classroom Instructor * Working with Adult Learners (optional) Commitment: * 2-4 days/week * 4 hours/week * 2 quarters (6 months) Duties: * Assist the instructor with classroom duties * Work with small groups as directed by the instructor * Record and report hours spent with students each month * Meet with the instructor to discuss and evaluate the day’s activities Qualifications: * Genuine interest in and respect for people with diverse cultural backgrounds * Willingness to learn new skills and contribute ideas and energy to the classroom * Outgoing personality, enjoys conversation * Patience and sensitivity to the needs of adult students Benefits: * Provide direct help to volunteers who are helping the undereducated learn basic skills * Participate in a successful program with other volunteers * Add to personal resumes and potential references * Open opportunities for further training Hours Available: 2-3 hour blocks, Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm Specific Needs: Mondays/Tuesday/Wednesday * 9am-12pm (refugee learners mostly) __Thong __Linda __Michelle * 1-3pm __Linda __Michelle * 6-8pm __Linda __Karen __Julie __Michelle
Date Posted: 2024-05-30
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Flexible Schedule
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Tacoma, WA 98403
This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers over the age of 55 who love art and working with middle school youth at a non-profit that uses glass art to connect young people form diverse culture and economic backgrounds to better future. If you need more information, please call Nancy at 253-722-5695 or respond to this ad via email. POSITION: Driver for Youth Arts Program DATE: Tuesday and Thursday HOURS: 3:45pm 6:00 PM DESCRIPTION: Help drive to and from their house in Tacoma to attend an arts workshop, must have valid driver's license. 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. In 2016, Pierce County volunteers served 89,000 hours...what a positive effect this has in the community! 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), administrative/clerical assistants, assisting immigrants, English as a Second Language (ESL), reading/enrichment/tutoring/ mentorship groups and success coaches, gardeners for local non-profit, Russian and Spanish translator for food banks, construction volunteers (no experience required), and Immigration Intern, throughout the Greater Tacoma, Puyallup, Graham and Lakewood area. 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. We can get you connected before or after the holidays, just let us know. Thank you!
Date Posted: 2024-05-30
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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: 2024-05-30
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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: 2024-05-30
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Flexible Schedule
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tacoma, WA 98405
Exciting volunteer opportunity at a Tacoma non-profit who helps others through education and service, prevents HIV infection, assists persons affected by HIV/AIDS, addresses related health problems, and combats associated stigma and discrimination. DESCRIPTION FOR FOOD BANK Every week this non-profit provides around 720 pounds of food to individuals living with HIV. Our food pantry fills critical nutritional needs that are hard to meet with traditional food pantries and our volunteers are vital to keeping our food pantry open each week. THURSDAY AM Food Pantry Shopper Assistant Long term, weekly volunteer for Thursday mornings from 8:30 am to 11:30 am to assist our clients with their food pantry shopping. This volunteer would work with food program staff to greet clients and then guide them through the food pantry to make their food selections. The shopper assistant will primarily assist clients by indicating which items clients can select from, reaching and moving items for clients, placing items in client’s shopping bag, answering questions about food items, and in some cases holding and carrying food bags for clients. The volunteer food pantry shopper assistant will also assist with food pantry set up before clients arrive. This will include moving refrigerated and frozen food items from fridge/freezer into the food pantry room, moving and organizing food within the food pantry room, and filling food bag requests for clients with accommodations. Volunteers must be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted. WEDNESDAY PM Food Pantry Set-Up Assistant Long term, weekly volunteer for Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm for food pantry set up. Assist in unloading food delivery truck and get the pantry set up for client shopping the following day. Set up will include lifting boxes, unpacking boxes, breaking down the boxes for recycling, sorting and organizing food on the shelves and filling food bag orders for clients who need delivery accommodations. Volunteer must be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted. Questions? Please call 253 722-5695 These positions are central to our food program service and an incredibly important way to serve the community! ********************************************************************************************* ********************************************************************************************** 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, 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 253.722.5695 and we will mail or email an RSVP application for you to complete. Thank you!
Date Posted: 2024-05-30