Volunteer Opportunity Calendar

Music on the Street

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , June 29, 2009:

This community event is sponsored by the DownTown Issaquah Association. This event promotes music by local musicians and bands that play the end of June through to the end of September Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6:00-9:00 pm.

Sort Donations at Eastside Baby Corner

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , June 29, 2009:

Eastside Baby Corner collects items that children use from birth to age 12 and distributes them, free of charge, though service care providers directly to families in need. EBC needs volunteers to sort incoming donations, organize donations and prepare layettes for new babies.

ArtWalk Issaquah

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, July 01, 2009:

This popular community event is sponsored by the DownTown Issaquah Association and is held the first Friday from May through September. Area artists show and sell their art in DownTown businesses and in side walk booths. Free entertainment is a highlight at several DownTown locations.Several volunteers are needed for a variety of support positions.

Sort Donations at Eastside Baby Corner

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , July 02, 2009:

Teach Gardening and Nutrition @ Marra Farm

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , July 02, 2009:

Help teach garden-related nutrition activities to elementary school-age kids at Marra Farm this summer. We have a compilation of wonderful gardening and nutrition activities that could use your creativity and inspiration! Volunteers are responsible for working collaboratively with each other and with staff to deliver a cohesive, fun, and engaging program. Thursdays 9:30am-12:30 ...

4th of July Parade Volunteers Needed in Kirkland!

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 04, 2009:

Volunteers are needed to assist with the 4th of July parade in Kirkland! Movers will help to keep the floats together and moving, crowd control volunteers will help keep the children out of harms way, and traffic volunteers will redirect traffic away from closed streets. All shifts are from 9:30-1:30 on the 4th of July. Please join us for this fun opportunity!

Cook and Serve a Lunch for Homeless Women!

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 04, 2009:

We serve a hot lunch on Saturdays to the women who come to our church service. This nutritious and delicious meal is a highlight of the week and a lovely close to our morning. You can expect to serve 50 to 80 women. We have a very small kitchen so it is best to cook the meal ahead of time and bring it and serve it. We recommend "comfort food:" meat and vegetables and potatoes or rice ...

Farm, Garden & Trail Assistance

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 04, 2009:

Volunteer work projects are planned between 10 a.m. and Noon, the first Saturday of each month through November, 2009. In conjunction with Sustainable Saturday Series. Volunteer tasks could include brush clearing, trail maintenance, light building maintenance and general farm and garden tasks.

FOURTH ON THE PLATEAU - Volunteers needed

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 04, 2009:

Help support this event for 15,000 Sammamish residents. The Fourth on the Plateau is the number one attended event in Sammamish. Volunteers lead the way in putting this event together - it wouldn't happen without their service to the community. Needed for this year: Loaders/Unloaders 3-5pm, help vendors & sponsors unpack their gear and get set up. Kids Area - Work the bouncy toys ...

Sort Donations at Eastside Baby Corner

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 04, 2009:

Cook and Serve a Lunch for Homeless Women!

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , July 05, 2009:

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Work Party

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , July 05, 2009:

Gardening Volunteers work onsite at the garden, typically during garden hours, to help maintain the botanic collection. Volunteers are invited to help at work parties with general garden maintenance, including weeding, mulching, raking, and other general duties as assigned. Work is outside and varies seasonally.

Music on the Street

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , July 06, 2009:

Sort Donations at Eastside Baby Corner

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , July 06, 2009:

Sort Donations at Eastside Baby Corner

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , July 09, 2009:

Teach Gardening and Nutrition @ Marra Farm

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , July 09, 2009:

Brush In Hand - Will Spruce

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 10, 2009:

We have a large group room that needs to be painted and an outside shed that are in need of some Tender Loving Care. The group room is used by our clients who need cheerful surroundings and the shed holds all of the outside toys that entertain the kids. We need YOU to help us make this happen. We also need some general cleaning done - dusting, polishing, tables cleaned, door kno ...

Cook and Serve a Lunch for Homeless Women!

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 11, 2009:

Day Out With Thomas Event Staff

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 11, 2009:

See children's faces light up when you apply temporary tattoos; read books to eager listeners in the storytelling tent; or direct families toward Sir Topham Hatt and the inflatable Bouncy Train. Or keep the parking operations and foot traffic flowing smoothly. Families come from miles around to ride the train with Thomas the Tank Engine and enjoy kids' activities, live entertainment, ...

Forest Restoration Project - West Duwamish Green Belt

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 11, 2009:

Help the Nature Consortium restore the West Duwamish Greenbelt,which is the largest remaining contiguous forest in Seattle! The greenbelt is over 500 acres of forest located on the eastern edge of West Seattle. We always need volunteers to help pull invasive species, mulch, and plant native plants and conifers. Youth volunteers are welcome. Volunteer with your family. This is a serv ...

Habitat Restoration at Historic Taylor Townsite

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 11, 2009:

Join us for a day in the protected Cedar River Municipal Watershed. We'll clear invasive English ivy and holly from the Cedar River Watershed Education Center grounds. This is a great place to see osprey flying overhead and listen to the sounds of the unique Rain Drum Courtyard. Then, we'll go behind the gates of the protected watershed and work at the historic Taylor town site. ...

Licton Springs: Environmental Restoration in North Seattle

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 11, 2009:

Join EarthCorps, Friends of Licton Springs, Global Visionaries and Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation in an effort to restore this amazing north Seattle Park. We will be planting native trees, shrubs and ground cover as well as performing maintenance on several of the restoration sites located in the park.

Restoration Project at Lake Sammamish State Park

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 11, 2009:

Washington State Parks and the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust are partnering together on the restoration of Lake Sammamish State Park. Lake Sammamish is fed by three creeks: Issaquah, Tibbetts and Laughing Jacob's. The lake and creeks are important for several species of salmon, many birds and a wide variety of amphibians, insects and other wildlife. Lake Sammamish State Park ...

Seed Roots & Shoots

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 11, 2009:

Native plants grown from locally collected seed are the corner stone of conservation and ecological restoration. Learn about and actively participate in growing native plants for stream and wetland restoration projects. Activities include starting plants from seed and cuttings, and transplanting and maintaining nursery stock. Activities will occur at the KCD Wetland Plant Cooperative ...

Sort Donations at Eastside Baby Corner

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 11, 2009:

Trail Maintenance at Granite Mountain

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 11, 2009:

Granite Mountain is a popular trail near Snoqualmie Pass that features gorgeous wildflowers and tasty huckleberries for hikers to enjoy during their trek up the mountain. Along with the beautiful alpine scenery, the summit of Granite Mountain has sweeping views of Snoqualmie Pass and the surrounding areas. It is no wonder that Granite Mountain is the most heavily used summit trail in ...

Cook and Serve a Lunch for Homeless Women!

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , July 12, 2009:

Day Out With Thomas Event Staff

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , July 12, 2009:

Help us open the NEW Coal Creek Family YMCA

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , July 13, 2009:

Help make your community a better place through the YMCA. By giving your time, you join seven generations of visionary citizens who have helped the YMCA to address our community's evolving needs. The Coal Creek Family YMCA, located in Newcastle, WA, will be opening it's doors to members August 7th, please help us with assembling play structures and preparing for the grand opening!

Helping Kids in Uganda!

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , July 13, 2009:

Sister Schools is looking for volunteers to assist with our annual dinner/auction this Oct. 24th, 2009. Are you energetic, love meeting new people, have a gift for procurement - then we need you! We have a variety of opportunities available from web design, procuring donations, printing and promotional needs as well as night of the event volunteers - registration, decorating, set-up ...

Music on the Street

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , July 13, 2009:

Sort Donations at Eastside Baby Corner

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , July 13, 2009:

Community Spaghetti Dinner

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , July 14, 2009:

High school students, college students, professionals & families all love to volunteer at our monthly spaghetti dinner because it's lots of fun! It's great monthly event with laughter, fun and community. Volunteers help serve, prep food & help with clean-up. Join us!

Sort Donations at Eastside Baby Corner

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , July 16, 2009:

Teach Gardening and Nutrition @ Marra Farm

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , July 16, 2009:

Be a Vital Link in Health of Your Community!

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 17, 2009:

It’s hard to believe, but summer will soon arrive. And with summer comes The Bite of Seattle, and an audience of over 200,000 people who could benefit from your skills and knowledge! Each year at the Bite, the Hope reaches thousands of booth visitors with vital information about their cardiovascular health. We offer free stroke risk assessments, health goal setting, games and activ ...

Learn & Build a Rain Garden

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 17, 2009:

Please join our hands-on workshop where you will learn all you need to design and install a beautiful rain garden at home by constructing a rain garden at B.F. Day Elementary School. Rain Gardens manage stormwater drainage while also protecting our local waterways.  Hand tools and refreshments will be provided, but bring your favorite.  Community BBQ for lunch on Friday, please ...

Seed Roots & Shoots

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 17, 2009:

Be a Vital Link in Health of Your Community!

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 18, 2009:

Cook and Serve a Lunch for Homeless Women!

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 18, 2009:

Day Out With Thomas Event Staff

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 18, 2009:

Environmental Restoration in Deadhorse Canyon

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 18, 2009:

Deadhorse Canyon (located in Lakeridge Park) is a 35 acre natural area in far southeast Seattle (next to the lake, south of Rainier Beach). Friends of Deadhorse Canyon is a community-based group which has been restoring the canyon for over 12 years. During that time we've pulled out six refrigerators and tons of other trash, planted over 3,000 native trees and plants, and removed inv ...

Forest Restoration Project - West Duwamish Green Belt

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 18, 2009:

Freeing the Forest From Pesky Plants!

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 18, 2009:

For this opportunity you will get a chance to roll up your sleeves and get to know some beautiful plants, whether they be the pesky ones we are pulling out, or the native ones that we are trying to protect and encourage to grow. Last year's Day of Caring crew had a great time chatting while we worked, foraging on salmon berries, and sharing many laughs. It is light physical labor w ...

King County Greenhouse - Get Plants Ready for Fall

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 18, 2009:

Join Friends of the Cedar River Watershed to help prepare plants for use in parks and restoration sites across King County. We’ll move pots, pull weeds, and get plants ready for autumn restoration projects. The Greenhouse is a fascinating place; almost everything you see there has a recycled history. The roads are paved with recycled King Dome rubble. The planting tables are made ...

Learn & Build a Rain Garden

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 18, 2009:

Magnuson Park: Environmental Restoration in North Seattle

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 18, 2009:

Discover one of Seattle’s’ greatest urban parks! Warren G. Magnuson Park is located near a mile-long stretch of Lake Washington’s shoreline in northeastern Seattle. At 350 acres, it is Seattle’s second largest park. This former Navy facility is rapidly becoming home to a unique combination of features and activities for you to enjoy: recreation and leisure—boating, swimming, walks, k ...

Restoration Project at Mercerdale Hillside

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 18, 2009:

Mercer Island is graced with 35 parks, over 400 acres of natural areas, and more than 50 miles of trails. Volunteers have been improving these parks for many years, planting native trees and shrubs and removing invasive plants (primarily English ivy) but much more work remains to be done. The Mercerdale Hillside Park is a classic example of an urban forest that is being over-run with ...

Sort Donations at Eastside Baby Corner

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 18, 2009:

The BIG Plane Pull Tournament

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 18, 2009:

We are hosting our biggest summer event on July 18th, our BIG Plane Pull Tournament. This tournament consists of hopefully 30-40 teams of 5 people will pull an airplane and the first to cross the finish line will advance to the next round. Several prizes will be given out to the winners, along with raffle and trivia prizes. This event is from 11 am to 2 pm, but volunteers will be ...

Trail Maintenance at Granite Mountain

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 18, 2009:

TrailsFest Volunteer

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 18, 2009:

The great outdoors of Washington is calling you! Come to TrailsFest, Saturday July 18, 9am-4pm, at Rattlesnake Lake in North Bend. This outdoor extravaganza features clinics on everything from wilderness first aid to hiking with kids to backcountry cooking. Take a guided hike, tie a fly on, or climb a rock wall. Visit with dozens of exhibitors, including gear companies and outdoor ...

Tutor ESL to adults - You can do it!

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 18, 2009:

LCS volunteers teach English to adults to help them be more successful in their jobs, families and the community. You can learn to teach English to low beginning adults. We will prepare you in only 9 hours. You can select a student who is compatible with your schedule and location. We make available suggestions and teaching materials as needed. Join us and have some fun in this ou ...

Be a Vital Link in Health of Your Community!

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , July 19, 2009:

Cook and Serve a Lunch for Homeless Women!

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , July 19, 2009:

Day Out With Thomas Event Staff

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , July 19, 2009:

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Work Party

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , July 19, 2009:

Music on the Street

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , July 20, 2009:

Sort Donations at Eastside Baby Corner

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , July 20, 2009:

Bellevue Arts Museum artsfair "Artist Load In"

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , July 23, 2009:

We are looking for 400 volunteers for our annual 2009 Bellevue Arts Museum artsfair. The artsfair runs July 23-26 and is a fabulous opportunity for students and grads to get involved with the arts and help out the community. There will be 325 artists from all over the Northwest and the nation! The extensive range of mediums include ceramics, drawing/pastels, fiber, furniture, glas ...

Bellevue Arts Museum artsfair "Artist's Lounge"

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , July 23, 2009:

Sort Donations at Eastside Baby Corner

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , July 23, 2009:

Teach Gardening and Nutrition @ Marra Farm

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , July 23, 2009:

Bellevue Arts Museum artsfair "Booth Sitting"

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 24, 2009:

Bellevue Arts Museum artsfair "Chalk-It Up!"

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 24, 2009:

Bellevue Arts Museum artsfair "kidsfair Assistant"

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 24, 2009:

Seed Roots & Shoots

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 24, 2009:

Cook and Serve a Lunch for Homeless Women!

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 25, 2009:

Forest Restoration Project - West Duwamish Green Belt

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 25, 2009:

Golden Gardens: Environmental Restoration in North Seattle

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 25, 2009:

A park with a view, Golden Gardens sits on the shore of Shilshole Bay and over looks the Olympic Mountains. Who would think that such a tranquil scene would be the sight of a struggle of epic proportions? Within the forests of Golden Gardens, the invasive plant English Ivy is crowding out native trees and shrubs and making the survival of native seedlings extremely difficult. You ...

Green Redmond Partnership work party

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 25, 2009:

Join your neighbors for some hands-on restoration in one of Redmond's best loved public parks. We will be holding volunteer work parties the last Saturday of every month to remove aggressive invasive plants that are threatening the forested parks, and re-planting with native trees and shrubs in the fall. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult or bring a signed release f ...

Green Seattle with the Rat City Rollergirls!

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 25, 2009:

Do you want to have some fun while helping improve Seattle’s green spaces? Well come join the King Conservation District, Green Seattle Partnership and the Rat City Rollergirls improve our local salmon and wildlife habitat. We will be working at Longfellow Creek in West Seattle attacking English Ivy with no mercy! Our goal is to remove Ivy in order to create a space where native t ...

Habitat Restoration at Tukwila Pond Park

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 25, 2009:

Help with habitat restoration efforts at Tukwila Pond Park. Volunteers will assist with blackberry removal, weeding, mulching and planting of native plants.

Longfellow Creek Restoration, West Seattle

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 25, 2009:

Join the King Conservation District (KCD) and the Green Seattle Partnership to help restore habitat on Longfellow Creek in West Seattle. Longfellow Creek is one of only four salmon streams in Seattle. Come join our ongoing efforts to replace invasive ivy and blackberry with native trees and shrubs. Events are 10-2pm every third Saturday of the month. To sign up please follow the ...

Pioneer Park: Environmental Restoration in Mercer Island

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 25, 2009:

Work with EarthCorps and the City of Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Dept. to remove English ivy from Pioneer Park. English ivy is a non-native invasive plant that carpets the forest floor, preventing the sprouting of native plants, and also covers trees, making them more susceptible to toppling over and disease. By manually ripping ivy out of the park, we are helping to prevent ...

Restoration Project at Lake Sammamish State Park

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 25, 2009:

Sort Donations at Eastside Baby Corner

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 25, 2009:

Trail Maintenance at Granite Mountain

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 25, 2009:

Volunteer at the Seattle Century Ride!

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 25, 2009:

Be a part of Seattle’s premier Century Ride with two gorgeous routes and unrivaled amenities! The Seattle Century requires 120 volunteers throughout the course for a wide variety of positions. Your support ensures a successful ride while raising funds to support Bike Works' youth programs. All volunteers get a free t-shirt and access to the gourmet finish line feast - a lot of pos ...

Cook and Serve a Lunch for Homeless Women!

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , July 26, 2009:

Volunteer at the Swedish SummeRun

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , July 26, 2009:

Please join us at the 15th Annual Swedish SummeRun on Sunday, July 26, 2009. Putting on a race of this size demands over 250 volunteers to help with areas like course monitoring, water stations and registration. All proceeds benefit the Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research and their mission to save lives and reduce suffering through improved treatment, early detection and ...

Music on the Street

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , July 27, 2009:

Sort Donations at Eastside Baby Corner

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , July 27, 2009:

Sort Donations at Eastside Baby Corner

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , July 30, 2009:

Teach Gardening and Nutrition @ Marra Farm

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , July 30, 2009:

ArtWalk Issaquah

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT