http://www.uwkc.org Information provided by United Way of King County en-us Copyright 2009 United Way of King County. All Rights Reserved. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:52:59 GMT Truist RSS Generator 1.0 1440 www.uwkc.org http://image.volunteersolutions.org/images/cache/000/000/021/825/21825983.jpg For over 20 years the Annual Children's Holiday Party is for pediatric patients in our community. This year we are expecting 1500 children to attend the party. The main sponsor of the event is the Real Baseball Involvement Group of the Seattle Mariners. We also have other community sponsors th ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:31:48 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10349625748.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10349625748.html We are looking for 10 volunteers to come and help us organize toys for our upcoming Children's Holiday Party! We will have close to 1500 toys to organize by age category. This organizing party is on Dec 10th from 10 am to 1pm. We will provide a snack and validate parking. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:22:04 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10349630658.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10349630658.html Volunteer positions are available with the Consumer Protection Division of the Washington State Attorney General's Office (also educational internships and work study positions). We require individuals who are highly motivated and enjoy working with the public. Substantive training provided. ... Mon, 12 May 2008 22:17:40 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10278910618.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10278910618.html Join REI for their annual planting of natives at Discovery Park. Each year REI gathers members of the public to continue to heal their adopted habitat. Discovery Park will provide tools, gloves, plants and guidance. You bring the energy and enthusiasm. We will meet at the South Parking Lot o ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:22:41 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10349624155.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10349624155.html Join a group of birders for a monthly survey of Discovery Park's rich habitats - surveying the number and species of birds that use this urban jewel. An assigned route with set protocols will be provided for the survey that occurs the morning of first Saturday of each month. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:48:15 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10312283764.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10312283764.html Add a fresh coat of paint to our well used Resource Room, a small program space heavily used by the women we serve. All supplies and equipment will be provided. We are looking for 4-6 volunteers, and anticipate it will take 3-5 hours. We need your painting skills and enthusiasm! Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:15:15 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10349612623.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10349612623.html PAWS Wildlife Center knows how to party! Members of the Wildlife Work Party Team volunteer on occasional weekend mornings and afternoons, assisting the Facilities Caretaker with construction and maintenance activities. Current projects include building a Wildlife Interpretive Trail to educate ... Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:41:20 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/6387141.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/6387141.html Gain valuable hands-on skills in the exciting field of wildlife rehabilitation while learning about Washington's wildlife! This position involves a variety of duties, including feeding, cage set-up and cleaning, assisting staff with medical care, general housekeeping, and many other activities. ... Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:41:20 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/6386879.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/6386879.html Join other wild bird enthusiasts in caring for the hundreds of orphaned and injured wild songbirds that PAWS Wildlife Center receives every year. This is intensive and rewarding work, primarily focused on hand feeding the baby songbirds, with additional duties that include monitoring bird healt ... Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:41:20 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/6386973.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/6386973.html Support wildlife rehabilitation by helping transport sick, injured, and orphaned animals from Seattle Animal Shelter in Ballard to PAWS Wildlife Center in Lynnwood. Volunteers phone the center on their scheduled day to find out if there are animals to be picked up at SAC. Most pick-ups involve ... Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:41:20 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/6388506.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/6388506.html Become a Story Time Volunteer! Reading to kids is the most important thing you can do to help them succeed in school. Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to read to children in preschool and kindergarten classes. Volunteers also lead the kids in relat ... Mon, 22 Aug 2005 16:11:03 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/7792990.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/7792990.html Working in a collaborative classroom environment with other tutors and a dedicated facilitator (and ad hoc interpreter), you will teach the basics like "Mouse 101" and navigating Word, and help set up personal emails. These classes represent a chance for our clients to thrive and compete in a t ... Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:27:32 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10250394993.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10250394993.html Many refugee students have a hard time making the transition to public schools in a new country. Make that transition easier! <b>East African Community Services</b> is looking for kid-loving tutors for our after school program. Tutors will work with refugee students at the New H ... Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:29:54 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10263508777.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10263508777.html Thrice a week, EACS offers casual ESL Talk-Times to interested community members to practice speaking English in a small-group, low-stress environment. Some clients use this opportunity to complement other ESL classes or services; others who speak fairly comfortably attend to build fluency in pa ... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:41:24 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10345876325.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10345876325.html You will be the one who will greet people as they enter the reception area of the Evergreen Home Care Services offices, notifying staff of their visitors or of deliveries, those who are coming for bereavement counseling. There also may be projects to work on. Volunteers will staff the reception ... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:11:02 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10327396592.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10327396592.html Evergreen Hospice is in need of volunteers to help the medical records personnel. We are looking for someone who can come in a couple of days each week on an ongoing basis to help file and possibly do some computer work. No experience is necessary. Wed, 20 May 2009 21:19:19 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10325713812.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10325713812.html Evergreen Hospice is looking for therapists who specialize in swedish Massage. One of the many ways dying patients feel isolated from the world going on around them is the loss of touch they experience because of their disease. There is a significant request from patients and their families for ... Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:25:12 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10244778094.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10244778094.html Help us with toy distribution on December 16th or 18th from 10am-2pm to needy families in our community. Working from our Food Bank location in South Seattle, you would help us sign-in parents and help them locate the perfect toy. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:24:35 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10341914086.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10341914086.html Do you have nice, cursive handwriting? Do you like to work from home? We are looking for someone who can hand write thank you notes to our vendor/donors who donate items to our Food Bank. Help our Food Bank Director cultivate our relationships so we can continue feeding people who need it. Expec ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:52:04 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10349498286.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10349498286.html Nature Consortium is a community-based non-profit organization whose mission is teaching environmental lessons through the creative arts and hands-on conservation projects. We are in need of a volunteer grantwriter to help our development staff research and write approximately ten grants in th ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:17:40 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10349475745.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10349475745.html Volunteers who spend one-to-one time with one or more Foss residents always report that the resulting friendship enrich their own lives as much as the people they visit. Through the exchange of their stories, they discover some interesting and inspiring experiences behind the stereotypical imag ... Fri, 08 Jul 2005 23:55:33 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/6808337.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/6808337.html Older adult residents who visit the Foss Beauty Shop show a marked difference in demeanor and outlook. In addition to the boost in self image from improving their appearances, men and women enjoy the change of scene/routine and lively discussions with volunteers and salon staff. One weekly res ... Mon, 12 Aug 2002 14:51:13 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/238131.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/238131.html The holidays are a special time to give, and the Boys & Girls Club hopes to aid its member families who need us most during this time of year. Holiday Helpers is a program that links sponsors to Boys & Girls Club families of disadvantaged circumstances. Together we can ensure the holidays are a ... Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:07:02 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10255014942.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10255014942.html We are looking for individual volunteers that could partner up with our board or committee members, to make sure they are prepared for meetings, have transportation arranged or help specific needs like telephone or letter writing help. Our residents need help organizing their notebooks, prepari ... Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:29:08 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10333814040.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10333814040.html Join assisted living residents on trips to local places and events of interest, as well as shopping trips,picnics, walks to Library. Days and times open are Monday mornings, Wednesday mornings, occasional other weekdays and Saturday. Monthly longer Wednesday afternoon trips to places like the Aq ... Wed, 13 Nov 2002 16:03:13 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/241451.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/241451.html Join assisted living residents on trips to local places and events of interest, as well as shopping trips,picnics, walks to Library. Days and times open are Monday mornings, Wednesday mornings, occasional other weekdays and Saturday. Monthly longer Wednesday afternoon trips to places like the Aq ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:16:39 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10349482119.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10349482119.html Help our residents who are older adults, staff and visitors select and purchase gift items. Residents who are are not able to get out of the facility enjoy being able to shop and find low cost items for themselves, family members and friends. Staff and volunteers may also purchase merchandise. ... Fri, 01 Aug 2003 18:48:20 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/252050.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/252050.html Interlaken Park's long narrow 60.10 acre forested natural area divides North Capitol Hill (south) and the Montlake neighborhood to the north. Early planners such as the famed Fredrick Law Olmsted Landscape Architects recommended English Ivy plantings for areas of the park to stem effects of eros ... Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:13:14 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10296182497.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10296182497.html Have you ever made a dog smile? Wagging tails and enthusiastic barks will greet you! Make a difference in their day as you clean, feed, train and take them for walks. We will provide you with the tools you need to teach them to sit before walking through a doorway to make sure it is safe. Yo ... Thu, 17 Jul 2003 17:57:04 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/251396.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/251396.html Learn more about how an animal shelter works by being our volunteer receptionist! You will have the opportunity of being the first friendly face for our Center as our animals are united with their forever homes! Build skills for your resume as you greet our customers, answer phone calls and qu ... Tue, 22 Jul 2003 09:16:14 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/251440.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/251440.html The role of the Cat Care volunteer is to help keep our cats healthy and happy in a clean, safe environment until they are adopted. Volunteers are responsible for cleaning each cat cage in the adoption room while socializing with the cats. This position has high animal contact. Thu, 19 Jun 2003 12:47:51 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/249879.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/249879.html You can help homeless cats and dogs by providing temporary guardianship and care until a permanent home can be found. Foster homes come in all types, from families to couples and people living alone. Volunteering as a foster care home provides tremendous therapeutic benefit for both animals an ... Sat, 28 Jun 2003 14:56:48 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/250100.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/250100.html We’ll begin by spreading mulch to elevate our new, but flooded, entry trail, and then clear out some of the usual suspects, to wit: ivy, bindweed, and blackberry. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:16:37 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10349109362.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10349109362.html Executive Service Corps of Washington (ESC) provides vital management assistance and capacity building services to nonprofits and educational groups throughout Washington State. Our agency has grown by leaps and bounds this year, and we are starting a comprehensive technology overhaul. We are l ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:19:14 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10349016274.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10349016274.html Mentoring Works! WE NEED YOU! The 4C Coalition Reclaiming Futures Mentor Program is recruiting mentors for a segment of the population that has been and remains ignored. The 4C Coalition and King County Superior Court Reclaiming Futures need you to help a young person struggling through the j ... Thu, 13 Jan 2005 21:41:08 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/3473511.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/3473511.html The Northwest African American Museum is a vibrant community Museum with exhibits and programming exploring the art, history and culture of African Americans in the Pacific Northwest. The long-term success of the Museum requires the support of its surrounding community. One way to provide this s ... Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:40:15 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10256164024.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10256164024.html Hours: 9-11 AM, Mon. & Wed. OR Tues. & Thurs. Teach in English & Chinese to help students increase their skills in English and prepare for their citizenship interview. Training and curriculum materials provided. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:30:05 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10333105846.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10333105846.html Riverfront Park is a 3.8 acre natural area located along the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River in North Bend. The Mountains to Sound Greenway and the City of North Bend are kicking off a project this year to remove English ivy and restore this local park. Non-native English Ivy has overrun the ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:45:28 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10349000356.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10349000356.html The Greenway Native Plant Nursery is home to nearly 15,000 native trees and shrubs. The trees and shrubs at the nursery are potted by volunteers and will grow for 1-2 years before being planted in parks and forests along I-90. These trees and shrubs are an important part of keeping our natural a ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:45:28 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10348999908.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10348999908.html Riverfront Park is a 3.8 acre natural area located along the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River in North Bend. The Mountains to Sound Greenway and the City of North Bend are kicking off a project this year to remove English ivy and restore this local park. Non-native English Ivy has overrun the ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:45:28 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10348999663.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10348999663.html The Greenway Native Plant Nursery is home to nearly 15,000 native trees and shrubs. The trees and shrubs that are potted at the nursery will grow for 1-2 years before being planted in parks and forests along I-90, providing many benefits to people and wildlife. In order to keep all the recently ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:45:28 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10348998715.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10348998715.html The Greenway Native Plant Nursery is home to nearly 15,000 native trees and shrubs. The trees and shrubs at the nursery are potted by volunteers and will grow for 1-2 years before being planted in parks and forests along I-90. These trees and shrubs are an important part of keeping our natural a ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:45:28 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10348999175.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10348999175.html Tiger Mountain in Issaquah is a popular destination for hikers, mountain bikers, hang gliders, paragliders and horseback riders. Its trails bring visitors through the remains of old growth forests left over from Tiger Mountain’s logging past. Tiger Mountain has 65 miles of trails and 29 miles of ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:45:28 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10348998483.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10348998483.html Lake Sammamish is important for several species of salmon, many birds and a wide variety of amphibians, insects and other wildlife, and is the entrance point for salmon headed up the stream to spawn. Currently the area is extremely degraded by invasive weeds and high levels of foot and boat tra ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:45:28 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10348997855.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10348997855.html Lake Sammamish is important for several species of salmon, many birds and a wide variety of amphibians, insects and other wildlife, and is the entrance point for salmon headed up the stream to spawn. Currently the area is extremely degraded by invasive weeds and high levels of foot and boat tra ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:45:28 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10348997278.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10348997278.html Are you looking for a fun way for your coworkers to make a meaningful contribution to the community and feel more like a team? The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust offers 3-6 hour outdoor service projects for corporate groups year-round. Projects include tree planting, trail building, removin ... Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:18:15 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10232526823.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10232526823.html Help Nature Consortium restore the West Duwamish Greenbelt, 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 conif ... Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:41:02 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10296116401.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10296116401.html Jubilee is looking for a handy person to come in every week for a couple hours to help keep up our newly remodeled facility that houses 34 homeless women. We are looking for the right person to help with some or all of the following: fixing leaks, unclogging drains, hanging pictures, touch-up pa ... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:28:37 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10338134184.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10338134184.html We are looking for a volunteer interested in performing a broad range of miscellaneous tasks. This would be an on-going opportunity and could be molded to the volunteers schedule. Tasks would include data entry, bulk mailing preparation and inventory, but are no limited to those specific areas. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:08:48 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10334908745.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10334908745.html Homeless women who use the Mary's Place day center contribute to their daytime home by doing cooking, housekeeping, and other work. Most of our staff members work directly with the women -- leading, teaching, encouraging, and providing resources. With only a part-time office manager, routine o ... Tue, 08 Feb 2005 18:09:03 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/3647307.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/3647307.html On Christmas Eve in the morning we will be giving out 160 gifts (which have already been purchased) at our skilled nursing facility! In the past, we have had to rush from room to room in order to deliver these gifts before lunch. Santa and his elves don't have the time they would like to chat, ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:54:29 GMT http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10348857641.html http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/org/opp/10348857641.html