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Flexible Schedule
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Lynnwood, WA 98036
The YWCA Aunt Betty's Place is an on-site children's center that serves children living in our housing in Lynnwood. The program offers a supervised, caring environment where ethnically-diverse children can participate in recreational and educational activities in a safe space. We are seeking volunteers fluent in both Spanish and English to help our Spanish speaking youth practice and strengthen their English. We strive to provide our youth with consistency. Thus, we seek volunteers who are interested in supporting our programming at least once per week for at least four months. Having a regular, ongoing presence in the program helps volunteers build strong relationships with our youth. We are seeking volunteers during the following times: Monday: 11:00am-2:00pm Tuesday: 11:00am-2:00pm Wednesday: 11:00am-2:00pm Thursday: 11:00am-2:00pm Friday: 11:00am-2:00pm Duties Serve as a positive role model and mentor to teens Prepare and facilitate activities Greet kids when they enter the space Engage kids in conversation and activities Promote positive peer interactions Provide one-on-one and small group assistance Redirect negative behavior and resolve conflicts Maintain a positive attitude and remain patient Help prepare and clean space Desired Skills: Experience working with youth in tutoring or mentoring role Experience working with communities of color Ability to motivate and provide direction, as well as excitement for teaching or tutoring Patience and understanding of barriers faced by youth with multiple life transitions and how this affects their focus, learning, behavior, and consistency Must be able to support and affirm youth with diverse cultures, racial and ethnic identities, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, abilities, and countries of origin Must be at least 18 years old Able to make a four month commitment All volunteers are required to participate in our virtual orientation. Continued coaching will be provided by supervisor and on-site program staff. Ready to volunteer? Sign up for a profile and apply to this position at: www.ywcaworks.org/volunteer/ongoing
Date Posted: Feb 2, 2023
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Feb 1
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Feb 8
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03:30 PM
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05:30 PM
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Maple Valley, WA 98038
Passage Point is a transitional housing facility for families post incarceration located in Maple Valley near Renton and Issaquah. Residents face many challenges, one of which is transportation. Therefore, Passage Point is seeking 3 nurses who can assist with general health tasks such as school sports physicals, general check ups, and other potential triage services. Volunteer nurses should be legally able to perform these services in King County and the state of Washington. This opportunity is perfect for supervised nursing students who need service hours or special projects. To apply, please visit our website www.ywcaworks.org/volunteer and complete the online application. For questions, please reach out to Volunteer Services.
Date Posted: Dec 16, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Seattle, WA 98101
Here at YWCA Angeline’s Center for Homeless Women, we offer women a safe, warm, and welcoming environment. We engage women in classes and activities organized, presented, and run by volunteers. Many of women spend the bulk of their time at Angeline's and are looking for opportunities to get involved. By providing weekly and monthly activities, we encourage social interaction, mental stimulation, and offer a fun activities for the women to participate in. Depending on your skills and access to supplies, examples of popular classes or activities that need volunteers include: Knitting or crocheting Beading Sewing Painting Arts and crafts Writing or journaling group Singing group or choir Book club Board game activity Card games Cultural sharing groups Life skills classes This is a great opportunity for 2-3 volunteers to tag-team on a specific class or activity they organize and lead. Requirements: This is a weekly, bimonthly, or monthly commitment, depending on your schedule and the activity. Weekday availability between the hours of 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. A long-term commitment is requested (minimum 4 months) Must have skills and experience pertinent to the activity you choose to lead. Cultural competency is a must. After receiving training, the Group Leader will be responsible for set up and clean up of supplies for their weekly group. Groups Leaders must be comfortable interacting with homeless women and aware of common behaviors in a shelter environment. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and only women are accepted for this position. Ready to volunteer? Create an online profile and apply to this volunteer position at: www.ywcaworks.org/volunteer/ongoing
Date Posted: Feb 2, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Lynnwood, WA 98036
The YWCA Aunt Bette's Place is an on-site children's center that serves children living in our housing in Lynnwood. The program offers a supervised, caring environment where ethnically-diverse children can participate in recreational and educational activities in a safe space. We are seeking ongoing Tech Lab Volunteers for the computer lab at Aunt Bette's Place. Activities include computer gaming, photoshop and photo/video editing, 3D model making and more. Volunteers should have a working knowledge and skills in these areas in order to effectively support the kids and teens using the lab. We strive to provide our youth with consistency. Thus, we seek volunteers who are interested in supporting our programming at least once per week for at least four months. Having a regular, ongoing presence in the program helps volunteers build strong relationships with our youth. We are seeking volunteers during the following times: Monday: 3:00-6:00pm Tuesday: 3:00-6:00pm Wednesday: 3:00-6:00pm Thursday: 3:00-6:00pm Friday: 3:00-6:00pm Duties Serve as a positive role model and mentor to teens Prepare and facilitate activities Greet kids when they enter the space Engage kids in conversation and activities Promote positive peer interactions Provide one-on-one and small group assistance Redirect negative behavior and resolve conflicts Maintain a positive attitude and remain patient Help prepare and clean space Desired Skills: Experience working with youth in tutoring or mentoring role Experience working with communities of color Ability to motivate and provide direction, as well as excitement for teaching or tutoring Patience and understanding of barriers faced by youth with multiple life transitions and how this affects their focus, learning, behavior, and consistency Must be able to support and affirm youth with diverse cultures, racial and ethnic identities, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, abilities, and countries of origin Must be at least 18 years old Able to make a four month commitment All volunteers will also attend a site orientation with supervisor that covers an introduction to the program and the position. Continued coaching will be provided by supervisor and on-site program staff. Ready to volunteer? Sign up for a profile and apply to this position at: www.ywcaworks.org/volunteer/ongoing
Date Posted: Feb 2, 2023
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Feb 14
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Feb 14
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11:00 AM
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02:00 PM
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Seattle, WA 98121
Are you looking for a way to brighten a homeless woman's day? Bring some card making supplies and candy and help the homeless women of Angeline's have a Galentine's. Support is needed to help prepare and serve lunch, and also to monitor card making and help the women enjoy a treat. Perfect opportunity for a small group that wants to support women.
Date Posted: Feb 2, 2023
