Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Under the supervision of the Program Services Director, Starlight Children’s Services Interns will provide assistance and development to Starlight core programs (Fun Centers, PC Pals, Great Escapes, and Hospital Happenings.) Great Escapes creates fun events like harbor cruises, dances, movie screenings, and ball games for our Starlight families.

Specific duties are discussed in interviews and include the following but are not limited to: planning Great Escapes events, soliciting in-kind donations for program services, interacting with Starlight families, volunteers, and Washington State hospital personnel, word processing and general office administration.

Ability to act as a liaison for Starlight Children’s Foundation by providing program specific information and services to Starlight families, Washington State Pediatric facilities, donors, and the public community. College students preferred. Strong desire to work with a non-profit agency.

Prefer college level course work focused on health and human services, social work, or business administration. Other course work is also welcome. Must be proficient with MSOffice, specifically MSWord. Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and reliable transportation.
Starlight requires a minimum of three months commitment or one semester/trimester. During this time period, the Children’s Services Intern is expected to work at the Starlight office 10 hours per week. This is an agreed schedule during regular office hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Children’s Services Interns may occasionally flex their schedule if they are required to attend Starlight Great Escapes events.

The minimum age for this opportunity is 18 years old.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Starlight Children's Foundation Washington State

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Unpaid Intern Individual Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+)

Contact Person: Tami Gibb, Volunteer Coordinator, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

5001 150th Ave. NE, #110 Redmond, WA 98052 (See a map)

Directions:

From I-5 Northbound or Southbound, or from I-405, exit onto the 520 floating bridge heading East toward Redmond. Take the NE 40th St./NE 51st St. exit. Take the 51st St. ramp and turn left onto NE 51st St. Turn left onto 150th Ave. NE. Our office is located in the back of Nintendo's Digipen building at 5001 150th Ave. NE.

Web Site: http://www.starlight-washington.org

Miscellaneous Information

Are Youth Volunteers Welcome?
	No
What is the minimum age for volunteers?
	18 years and older
Are court-appointed community service volunteers okay?
	No
Can families with young children volunteer for this opportunity?
	No

Last updated on September 2, 2009