http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state Information provided by Volunteer Washington en-us Copyright 2009 Volunteer Washington. All Rights Reserved. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:15:20 GMT Truist RSS Generator 1.0 1440 Raise money to help feed and house the poor in our community by wrapping gifts for busy shoppers. The Salvation Army (TSA) is seeing a dramatic increase in the number of families coming for help. This winter is expected to be extremely harsh and many of these families are scared, facing the prospect of having no heat, or maybe not even having a house. TSA will be using the money raised by gift wrapping to care for the homeless and needy during the cold winter months. Volunteers are needed t... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10346835455 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10346835455 Salvation Army Giving Tree - *Grant a wish this Christmas season. Volunteer at the Giving Tree and help collect gifts that will be given to underprivileged children and elderly. Knowing that someone cared enough to bring them a present gives hope to the children, families and seniors who receive them. By volunteering at the Giving Tree, you get to remind shoppers that there are some who won’t be receiving gifts on Christmas morning. And you’ll get to witness the generosity of those who give.... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10346716273 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10346716273 Salvation Army Christmas Kettles – Be a Bell Ringer! You see them every year: the faithful Salvation Army bell-ringers reminding us to care for poor and homeless. This year, come volunteer as one of those bell-ringers and help pull our community together to help those in need around us. Through giving your time to the The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign, you’ll be raising money to feed, house and care for the less fortunate families in our community. History: The first kettle was introduced... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10346713047 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10346713047 Will you be needed if a disaster strikes? United Way of King County is gearing up for potential Hanson Dam flooding and an H1N1 flu epidemic by asking people to register in our Disaster Volunteer Skills Bank. This resource allows you to be contacted if your skills and support are needed during an emergency. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10344872796 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10344872796 Get involved with United Way of King County’s Free Tax Preparation Campaign and join the nation’s largest anti-poverty effort! Help low-and moderate-income individuals and families in King County keep more of what they earn! No Experience Necessary! All volunteers receive free tax preparation training and are certified by the IRS. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10342736022 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10342736022 Make an impact on the lives of the thousands of people experiencing homelessness in King County by volunteering at the Community Resource Exchange (CRE). Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10310081449 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10310081449 PIERCE COUNTY As of today, local, county, and state governments continue to respond to the flooding and are beginning the process of damage assessment. Clean-up has begun in jurisdictions where the water has receded enough to do so, but in many places displaced individuals and families have not been able to get back to their homes. Once folks are able to report their losses, various agencies will know better what the needs are and can begin meeting those needs. At the moment there is not a... Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10306891162 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10306891162 Going Back-to-School is COOL...when you have the tools for success! Not every child starts the school year with a brand new outfit, shiny new shoes, and a fresh box of crayons. Help disadvantaged children start the school year prepared to succeed through the Back-to-School is COOL program. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=1900341 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=1900341 Join the Annual National Association of Letter Carriers to "Stamp Out Hunger" May 10th by leaving non-perishable food for their letter carrier to deliver to the local food bank. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10263759106 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10263759106 The EXPO is a one-of-a-kind event in Snohomish County that gives volunteers "one stop shopping" to hundreds of opportunities. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10263758727 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10263758727 Every year, the communities of Snohomish County come together to accomplish the Point in Time Count – an effort to determine the number of homeless individuals and families in our area. This effort helps support programs and services for the homeless in Snohomish County, and we need the help of committed volunteers to make it happen! Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10259957299 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10259957299 Volunteers are needed to help with the 2008 homeless count survey. The count will take place on Jan 24th and 25th, with a mandatory training to take place on Monday, January 14th, from 5:30 - 7PM. Volunteers will be paired up with others for safety. There are "giveaway" locations where clothing and hygiene supplies will be distrubuted as survey incentives at giveaway sites. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10258578644 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10258578644 Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others -- a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10252271577 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10252271577 Come leave your mark at the 3rd and Ash underpass this Saturday! 10am-2pm, all community members are welcome to come paint their own square on this community mural. Supplies provided, so just bring your creativity, some friends, and clothes that can get dirty! Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10249899085 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10249899085 Volunteers Needed - November 13th On any given day more than 8,000 people will experience homelessness in Seattle/King County. Homelessness is a persistent problem in our region and one that has been identified by our citizens as unacceptable. In 2004, we launched our Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness. The Unite to End Homelessness: Community Resource Exchange will support the ten-year plan to end homelessness. You can help! On November 13th, at two separate locations in King County, h... Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10247550121 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10247550121 United Way Volunteer Readers Needed! Do you love to read? One of the best ways to have an impact on our community and children’s success in school and life is to be a United Way Volunteer Reader. Reading aloud with children not only builds language and literacy skills, it exposes them to new ideas, builds their social and emotional skills, and most importantly, inspires them to have fun and become lifelong learners. Sat, 21 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10233244707 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10233244707 The National Association of Letter Carriers (AFL-CIO) announced that the nation’s largest food drive to combat hunger will be conducted this year on Saturday, May 12 in all 50 states and U.S. jurisdictions. On that day, letter carriers will collect non-perishable donations as they deliver mail along their postal routes. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10238840098 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10238840098 Saturday, April 14, 2007 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Everett Mall, Everett, WA The EXPO is a one-of-a-kind event in Snohomish County that gives volunteers "one stop shopping" to hundreds of opportunities. Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10235587779 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10235587779 Saturday, April 14, 2007 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Everett Mall, Everett, WA Directions The EXPO is a one-of-a-kind event in Snohomish County that gives volunteers "one stop shopping" to hundreds of opportunities. Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10235587714 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10235587714 The "Point In Time" census of Snohomish County homeless individuals will be conducted between 6 AM on January 25 and 2 AM on January 26. Volunteers are needed to work in small groups or at specific regional drop-in centers to assist with the census and to provide information to those in need of services. Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=26343389 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=26343389 How can one person with one idea make a difference in one day? Make A Difference Day is the nations largest day of volunteering. Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=23639954 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=23639954 ...tell us what you think. Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=17584237 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=17584237 Volunteer to Make a Difference for Hungry People...Volunteer to help with the National Letter Carriers' Food Drive - Saturday, May 13th. Tue, 28 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=17174393 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=17174393 A caring adult in the life of a young person can make all the difference. Consider being that adult by volunteering as a mentor or tutor. For more information visit www.uwkc.org/volunteer/mentortutor Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=156043 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=156043 Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others -- a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. Wed, 12 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=8825812 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=8825812 Youth volunteers are needed too! Check out all the ways you can be a valuable contributor to your community www.uwkc.org/ourcommunity/youth Mon, 26 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=156104 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/wa-state/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=156104