http://www.uwkc.org Information provided by United Way of King County en-us Copyright 2009 United Way of King County. All Rights Reserved. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:40:10 GMT Truist RSS Generator 1.0 1440 www.uwkc.org http://image.volunteersolutions.org/images/cache/000/000/021/825/21825983.jpg Seattle Works partners with United Way of King County. For volunteers wanting to expand their service, Seattle Works is now saving themselves - and their nonprofit partners - valuable time by linking to our volunteer referral website. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10328608294 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10328608294 You can now follow the United Way of King County Volunteer Center on Twitter! Tell your friends! Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10314298512 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10314298512 Check out United Way of King County's series of nonprofit staff and board trainings. Additional training opportunities for 2008-09 are posted on a regular basis, so please check back often! Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=21284378 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=21284378 More than half of all kindergartners in our state are entering school without the social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills they need to be successful.32 Research shows that those who start behind often stay behind. The good news is that reading with kids on a regular basis can make a real difference. That’s why we are inviting you to become a Volunteer Reader for United Way of King County. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10298586308 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10298586308 Seattle has an average volunteer rate of 35.5% Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10289080598 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10289080598 SEATTLE CARES MENTORING MOVEMENT is a call to action for every capable and willing adult to rise to the challenge of creating a lasting positive impact on the lives of many at-risk youths. SEATTLE CARES MENTORING MOVEMENT is part of the NATIONAL CARES MENTORING MOVEMENT,™ a mentor recruitment initiative for African-Americans and others across the country to come together with community leaders and mentoring stakeholders to rally prospective mentors for the futures of African-American youth. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10286057436 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10286057436 Find Meaningful Work in the Second Half of Life The Legacy Leadership Institute, sponsored by Antioch University Seattle and Leadership Tomorrow, matches retirees or working professionals who have flexible schedules with nonprofits which can benefit from their expertise. The Institute integrates classroom learning with onsite community service and ongoing mentoring. For more information, call 206-268-4111 or ce@antiochseattle.edu. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10261138094 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10261138094 The Mayor’s Youth Council is an incredible leadership opportunity for high school students and youth interested in city government, politics, community building, event planning and student activism. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10252376135 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10252376135 Start looking now for your volunteer opoprtunities over the Holidays. Things fill up fast for this time of year. It is also a great plan to talk with your friends and family over the holidays and plan to volunteer in the new year! Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10250697476 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10250697476 Take time out of your busy schedule to nominate a great young volunteer for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award. This award honors young people in middle and high school (grades 5-12) for outstanding volunteer service to their communities. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10249325300 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10249325300 This September CityClub is again presenting Civic Participation Month. Through a variety of activities sponsored by CityClub and many other great organizations (including United Way of King County), as well as through the voices of many of our citizens, we highlight the means and reasons to participate. Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=8438610 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=8438610 The 2007 LIVESTRONG Challenge is coming to Portland and we want you on our team. The event is a bike ride and 5k benefiting the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10242343264 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10242343264 June 16th & 17th Volunteers Needed for Unite to End Homelessness at the Fremont Fair! Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10242105978 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10242105978 We are looking for enthusiastic, tech-savvy high school-aged youth that are looking for a fantastic way to spend their summer Come work with your peers to develop an interactive website where teens can get connected to their community and to each other... designed, created and maintained by youth for youth in Seattle! Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10240456754 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10240456754 The next time you are looking to book a vacation, think about booking a little time to give back to the community you are staying in. Through Cheaptickets and United Way of America, you can now book your vacation and find a volunteer opportunity all at the same time! Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10239772120 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10239772120 Celebrate National Volunteer Week by getting out and volunteering with your local non-profit. April 15th through the 21st there are several one day projects set up to have people jump in and join different agencies in their work to better our local communities. Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10236505376 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10236505376 The date for Day of Caring 2007 has been set, reserve September 21st, 2007 as the day you head out with your coworkers and thousands of other volunteers to take part in the largest one day volunteering event in King County! Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10235885415 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10235885415 On April 21st come join hundreds of local youth in a day of service. The King County National & Global Youth Service Day coalition will be sponsoring a variety of projects. Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10235885529 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10235885529 Bank of America is looking for the next generation of community leaders to participate in our Student LeadersProgram. We firmly believe that investing in future leaders today will help ensure the vitality of our neighborhoods tomorrow. If you are a high school student with a passion for making a difference in your community, we can help turn that passion into action. Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10232948974 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10232948974 The Guiding Lights Weekend is An Experiential Conference On the Art of Mentoring — a one-of-a-kind event where you’ll learn creative, concrete ways to motivate, coach and inspire. Take advantage of Early Registration and save $50 for the 2nd annual Guiding Lights Weekend, January 26-28 at Seattle Center. Now through December 15th the cost to attend this inspirational 3-day event is only $75. Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=25614879 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=25614879 United Way of King County is currently recruiting for the 2007 Project LEAD program! Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=24257962 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=24257962 Registration for United Way of King County Day of Caring 2007 has not yet openned. Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=18446637 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=18446637 Help young people change the world by becoming a certified PYLI Trainer! Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=19120629 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=19120629 Academy Award winner George Clooney, a long-time supporter of United Way and a member of the United Way of America Board of Trustees, has donated his Academy Awards46 gift bag to be auctioned off to benefit the United Way Hurricane Response and Recovery Fund. Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=16874616 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=16874616 For the week of March 11-17, United Way and MTV STORM CORPS is sending 100 young people to help rebuild the gulf region left devastated by the 2005 hurricane season. Be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and join this group of diverse, motivated future leaders in making a difference. Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=15378622 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=15378622 Calling All Service Learning Practitioners Community Partners, Teachers, Support Staff, K-12, Higher Ed, Parents, & Youth Development Organizations Service Learning Seattle presents our fifth: SERVICE LEARNING SYMPOSIUM Thursday, February 23, 2006 NEW Exciting & Informative Service Learning Sessions, & Networking Tue, 07 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=15320624 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=15320624 ANNUAL EARTH DAY – THURSDAY, APRIL 20TH, 2006 Timberland announces a Request for Proposals for Community-Based Volunteer Projects Proposed Earth Day Projects should address issues relating to Water Conservation and/or Water Quality Applications Due: Friday, December 16th, 2005 (by end of business) Fri, 09 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=13061587 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=13061587 January is National Mentoring Month! Consider volunteering as a mentor or tutor and really making a difference in the life of a youth! Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=157402 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=157402 Check out service learning opportunities available to students throughout King County! Thu, 13 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=165771 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=165771