Where to Volunteer in Seattle, Washington

Volunteers are the heart of any non profit organization. Without volunteer help, most non profit organizations would not be able to help as many as they currently do. If you've thought about volunteering, now is the time to do it. There are several places in your community that could use your help.

Where to Volunteer in Seattle, Washington #1: Seattle Art Museum

The Seattle Art Museum is located at 1300 First Avenue Seattle, WA 98101. Volunteering at the Museum would be good for those that have a love of the arts. To be a volunteer, you must make a six month commitment and work once or twice a week. You can volunteer in the Art Studio (helping children with art, assisting the staff when needed), Education Resource Room Volunteers (help visitors in various rooms), Family Art Activities (help families while they participate in various events and projects), Greeters (welcome patrons that come into the museum and direct them to the area they are looking for), and more. To start the volunteer process, call the Seattle Art Museum at (206) 654-3168.

Where to Volunteer in Seattle, Washington #2: Elder Friends

Elder Friends is an organization that matches up lonely older folks with volunteers so they won't feel so alone. Volunteers have to be 18 years old or older, go to training, pass a background check and have two positive references. Volunteers must agree to visit twice a month with their elder friend for a year. Elder Friends is located at 800 Jefferson Street Seattle, WA 98104.and their phone number is (206) 224-3790.

Where to Volunteer in Seattle, Washington #3: Lambert House