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Meet people, enjoy our beautiful town, and support local organizations in Tacoma! Email experiential-learning@pugetsound.edu to express interest and/or to get more information on any postings!

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Volunteer Match - Volunteer Search Engine 

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Volunteer Match - Volunteer Search Engine 

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Interested in getting involved but not finding what you are looking for here? Volunteer match is a search engine designed specifically to help you find the right organization. Browse all of their available positions or search for a specific organization if you already know where you want to be!

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VolunteerMatch - The Best Volunteer Organizations

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Want to find the best nonprofit organizations? Find nonprofit and charity organizations near you, who need volunteers in cause areas like advocacy, animals, health and medicine, children and youth, seniors, and more.

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Northwest Association for Blind Athletes

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Northwest Association for Blind Athletes

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The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes is devoted to enriching the lives of individuals who are blind or visually impaired through sports since 2007. They host a variety of events open to volunteers looking to assist and make a difference! See the link above to learn and see upcoming events below!

Feb. 8th: Snowshoe at Snoqualmie

See the link for more details!

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Join community leaders, philanthropists, athletes, and families for our 8th annual Vision for Opportunities Fundraising Breakfast. Enjoy a plated breakfast, inspirational storytelling, guest speakers, and a chance to network with the NWABA community while making an impact through life-changing programs and services.

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Enriching Lives Through Sports | Northwest Association for Blind Athletes

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Join community leaders, philanthropists, athletes, and families for our 8th annual Vision for Opportunities Fundraising Breakfast. Enjoy a plated breakfast, inspirational storytelling, guest speakers, and a chance to network with the NWABA community while making an impact through life-changing programs and services.

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Solid Ground - Agriculture and Gardening

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Solid Ground - Agriculture and Gardening

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Solid ground helps local gardeners and farmers to receive the help that they need to serve those in need in our communities. Volunteers are welcome no matter their level of gardening skill - any help is wanted! Use the website linked in this post to register for any events listed below or to look for other opportunities that may work for you!

March 1st, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Marra Farm (See link to register).

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Marra Farm Volunteer Opportunity - Solid Ground

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Our regular volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 10-2. Please register so that our farm coordinator knows to expect you. All farm volunteers need to fill out an adult volunteer waiver or youth volunteer waiver for their first time volunteering in 2024. Garden at Marra Farm (South Park) Contact: Your

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United Way is a local non-profit devoted to supporting those in need in Pierce County through a variety of initiatives and programs. Whether you looking for ongoing commitments or individual events, United Way can help you find an opportunity that is right for you. See the link to view the options that are available.

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It takes more than talk to ensure that our community's children, families and individuals have access to a sustainable income, good health and basic needs. It takes people of action.

From helping a child learn to read to community garden projects and corporate philanthropy, we have all kinds of gratifying volunteer opportunities.

No matter what experience or time you have to give, putting your skills to use will make a significant impact in your community. And you'll feel great from the experience.

Discover the power of volunteering.

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It takes more than talk to ensure that our community's children, families and individuals have access to a sustainable income, good health and basic needs. It takes people of action. From helping a child learn to read to community garden projects and corporate philanthropy, we have all kinds of gratifying volunteer opportunities.

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Northwest Harvest Research Support Group

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Northwest Harvest Research Support Group

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Northwest Harvest is an organization looking to reduce and mitigate the impacts of food insecurity on communities like ours. Currently, the organization is looking for a research support volunteer at a time commitment of 5 hours weekly to help track the impact that they are having on food insecurity in the area. See the link or reach out to ritac@northwestharvest.org for more information.

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It takes more than food to end hunger

Northwest Harvest supports a statewide network of over 400 food banks, meal programs, and high-need schools. Focused on improving equity in our food system, Northwest Harvest believes that food should be available, accessible, adequate, and appropriate to all people.
GET INVOLVED

23rd Annual KING 5 Home Team Harvest

Join Northwest Harvest as we partner with KING 5, Safeway/Albertsons, the Seattle Seahawks, Providence-Swedish, Kitsap Credit Union, and WARM 106.9 to end hunger and address the root causes of poverty.

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Our work is only possible because of your generosity. Your financial support provides food for our community today - and eliminates hunger tomorrow.

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Northwest Harvest is Washington State's leading hunger relief agency. We distribute food to our partner programs across the state and advocate for food justice.

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Nourish Pierce County assists with community members experiencing food insecurity in the Tacoma, serving thousands of individuals each year. Food bank locations exist across the Tacoma area, and are looking for volunteers to assist with food preparation and service. See the link for more details!

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Nourish Pierce County is the largest network of food banks in the county. In 2022, we served 52,769 individuals. Because of the COVID-19 health crisis and resulting unemployment, we have been serving record numbers of people since the spring of 2020. With only 17 full-time employees, Nourish depends on the services of 700 volunteers to help maintain the operations of our 20 distribution sites and warehouse facility.

The safety of our volunteers, clients and staff is the number one priority for Nourish. Learn more about our COVID-19 Safety Measures and Response.

Qualifications to volunteer include the following:
14 years or older (14-17 years only must have guardian's authorization to volunteer, and guardian must volunteer alongside minor volunteer.)
Good health
Be able to stand for 3 or more hours
Be able to bend, lift, and carry 25 lbs.
Pass a criminal background check
For more information, visit our Volunteer FAQ page.
We cannot accept court-ordered community service at this time.
If you have any questions, please email the volunteer coordinator at Volunteer@nourishpc.org
Thank you so much for believing that no one deserves to go hungry.

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Volunteer Nourish Pierce County is the largest network of food banks in the county. In 2022, we served 52,769 individuals. Because of the COVID-19 health crisis and resulting unemployment, we have been serving record numbers of people since the spring of 2020. With only 17 full-time employees, Nourish depends on the services of 700 volunteers [...]

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Jill's house is a non-profit service oriented organization that supports individuals with intellectual disabilities. Students can support the organization as volunteers during their camp weekends, during which students would spend a weekend supporting students and participating in crafts, games, and other activities. Upcoming camp dates are listed below, though please note that there are several of these weekends each year. Contact Maggie Thompson at 206-486-5363 or maggie.thompson@jillshouse.org for more details or to get involved!

Upcoming camp dates: Feb 16th-18th.

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Perhaps God's greatest blessing on Jill's House is the people he has called to serve here. They go above and beyond for our kids and their families in so many ways, which is ultimately what makes the services we provide so impactful for our JH families.

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Jill's House Overnight Care | Housing for Child with Special Needs Services

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Jill's House - special needs care homes, provides overnight care to families of children with intellectual disabilities in a celebratory and safe environment tailored to them. Best private special needs schools for kids.

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The point defiance zoo is looking for volunteers to assist with tasks in the park ranging from greeting guests to assisting with groundskeeping tasks. If you are interested in looking into opportunities like these, see the link here for more information!

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Adult Volunteers | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

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Our adult volunteers are essential at Point Defiance Zoo! Get involved today. Explore requirements, positions available and more.

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Interested in making long lasting connections and helping mentor youth in the Tacoma area? Consider helping the boys and girls club here in Tacoma! This is an ongoing opportunity, so see the link for more details!

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THANK YOU BOEING EMPLOYEES! The Employees Community Fund of Boeing Puget Sound has awarded $40,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound to enhance security for youth in Kitsap and Pierce counties! Updates will include security cameras, electric keypads, and perforated window coverings. Read

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Interested in helping out with maintaining Seattle's public places? Help weed and clean up the garden beds in Seattle’s Volunteer Park – rain or shine.

Feb. 10th @ 10:00 AM

See the link for more details!

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Click here to visit our Website: volunteerparktrust.org
Volunteer Park Trust, a volunteer-driven non-profit organization, was created by friends and neighbors to fully realize the dream for Seattle's crown jewel, Volunteer Park. The mission of Volunteer Park Trust is to preserve and enhance this city and national landmark for today and for generations to come.

Volunteer Park is a green refuge in the heart of diverse and densely populated neighborhoods. It serves as a place of contemplation, celebration, recreation and delight. The Trust's shared purpose is to preserve and enhance the park for everyone to enjoy: for picnicking, wading, sunbathing and tossing a Frisbee; for enjoying Shakespeare and listening to music; exploring The Seattle Asian Art Museum; lingering in the Conservatory on a gray day; and for so much more.

Our beloved, most prominent historic park is in need of immediate and long-term stewardship beyond what the city can do. Its future - and the precious legacy left to all of us by the Olmsted Brothers and their breathtaking design - is in jeopardy. In response to this challenge, the Trust is working in partnership with neighbors, Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Seattle Parks Foundation and others. Some of the projects we will collaborate on include:

* Make the park safer and friendlier with better lighting and signs. * Reclaim green areas, complete landscaping and long-term green maintenance and restore gardens around the lily ponds and reservoir. * Help with future renovations of the water tower including a welcoming, well lit observation area while working with Seattle Parks and Recreation for improved tree canopy and views. * Work to preserve the reservoir, including a perimeter "Sunset Promenade Walk" with open views, benches and lighting. * Organize and host events for all ages, ranging from talks and tours to garden parties and seasonal celebrations.

The future and success of these goals rests with all of us who love the park. Please join the Trust - volunteer, donate and share your ideas so together we ensure Volunteer Park remains a magnificent urban oasis for another 100 years.
Click here to sign up for our newsletter!

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2nd Saturday Work Party in Volunteer Park

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Eventbrite - Volunteer Park Trust presents 2nd Saturday Work Party in Volunteer Park - Saturday, March 13, 2021 | Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Volunteer Park, Seattle, WA. Find event and ticket information.

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The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County is looking for volunteers to assist with their mission to "advance the welfare of animals" in the Tacoma area. This organization offers both individual and group volunteer opportunities, so grab some friends and sign up or help care for these puppies and kittens on your own! See the link below for more details.

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The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County

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Spotlight on our Volunteers

Volunteers are at the heart of the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County's success. They not only help our shelter staff they also improve the quality of life for shelter animals.

Read Their Stories

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Volunteer - The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County

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Volunteers are at the heart of the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County's success. They not only help our shelter staff they also improve the quality of life for shelter animals. Read Their Stories

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Game Time Tacoma is looking for students to tutor younger students aged 10-16 years old. Tutors will be asked to assist with homework and/or basic reading and writing. Meetings will occur in two sessions (6-7 and 7-8) Tuesday-Thursday weekly from October 9th onwards. If interested, please contact David using the email below!

bygametime@gmail.com

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Space Works - Creating Beauty in Tacoma!

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Space Works - Creating Beauty in Tacoma!

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Are you interested in helping the community and supporting the artistic culture in Tacoma? Check out the volunteer opportunities provided by Spaceworks Tacoma! This organization is looking for volunteers keen on making a difference and takes on new members year round. See the link above to learn more!

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Many hands make light work. There is so much to do and we need extra hands to get the work done! We offer many opportunities to engage in the creative Tacoma community all year round.

Volunteers are needed throughout the year to repaint mural walls, staff events, distribute posters and flyers around town, help at our fundraising events ( CACHET and NEON), staff gallery hours, and more.

Please fill out your information and we'll stay in touch about volunteer opportunities

Complete the form below to let us know you'd like to get your hands dirty while building a brighter Tacoma. We will be in touch soon!

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Want to help cultivate our creative community? Sign up today!

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Metro Parks Tacoma is looking for volunteers to assist with their upcoming events! Tasks include restoration work, assisting with community gardens, and helping with other miscellaneous work within Tacoma's public parks and spaces! A few upcoming events are listed below. See the link for additional details.

First Friday of Every month: Ursich park Work Event!

Jan 24th: Point Defiance Community Garden Work Party (9-12).

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Catherine Place - Supporting Women in Tacoma

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Catherine Place - Supporting Women in Tacoma

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Catherine Place is a nonprofit women's center that supports members of the Tacoma community. Positions include ongoing administrative spots to event based openings and so much more! Are you interested in helping to support this branch of our community? Sign up with this link!

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As a small nonprofit organization, Catherine Place greatly values all our volunteers. Last year, we had 20 volunteers dedicate over 1,000 hours of their time and talent to help us continue our wonderful work.

There are many different ways people can donate their time and effort at Catherine Place. Volunteers are essential to the day-to-day success of our programs and services, which are offered free of charge. Volunteers provide key support to the staff and clients through caring for our clients, facilities and supporting many of our workshops.

Administrative volunteers are invaluable for the smooth functioning of our small office. Volunteers help with answering phones; taking messages and transferring calls; opening and sorting mail and faxes; organizing office spaces and files; greeting and assisting office visitors; organizing materials and assembling packets; and helping with client resource referral and navigation. Administrative volunteers can set their own schedule, but must be available during at least some of our open hours, 10 am to 3 pm, Tuesday through Friday.

Event volunteers help at events big and small throughout the year. Our signature event, Boombaballa, happens in the spring, but we also host Open Houses on a semi-regular basis. Catherine Place needs assistance will all aspects of event planning and execution. If you are looking for a volunteer job that does not require an ongoing commitment or has a clear outcome, volunteering for one of our events might be right for you.

Board volunteers manage governance and strategic planning for the organization. If you're a big picture thinker with a passion for our mission, this might be the right role for you. Board members are usually selected from existing volunteers or those who are connected to Catherine Place as a community partner, but if you have board experience and want to lend your expertise, we'd love to talk with you.

Facilitation volunteers have the skills and time to manage groups. Facilitation is a weekly commitment, usually for at least 8 weeks. Extensive training or education is required for facilitators, as familiarity with trauma informed care, Nonviolent Communication, and the Circle Way process are integral to our facilitation techniques.

Facilities/Gardening volunteers support smooth physical operations. Are you handy, or do you love to garden? Catherine Place has a lovely historic house and beautiful gardens, both of which need a lot of loving care. We are currently looking for folks who want to play in the dirt or learn a bit about how to garden. We have a Master Gardener who volunteers weekly, and she would love to train some assistants.

Healing Arts volunteers help clients build techniques to deal with challenges such as anxiety, panic, PTSD, body image, sleep, health and lifestyle issues. By applying their modality within the scope of their practice/licensing clients learn their body's unique way of communicating and find balance. Healing Arts volunteers must have experience in one or more Healing Arts modalities, potentially, but not limited to massage, reiki, tapping, myofascial energetics, breathwork, mindfulness practices, acupuncture, ayurveda, yoga or energy exercises.

Interns are volunteers that are working through a specific higher education program. Currently we work with the University of Washington, Tacoma's School of Social Work and the Pacific Lutheran University Department of Social Work, but we are always open to developing new higher ed partnerships. We accept students pursuing their Bachelor's Degree as well as Masters level students.

Marketing volunteers assist with public relations, communications, social media, and sometimes special projects. A background in journalism, digital media, or a related field is encouraged for this position. Marketing volunteers may work remotely depending on their assignments and (for the most part) may set their own schedules.

Presence volunteers are women who are present for whatever is needed. It sounds simple, but they are incredibly important for our drop in clients who need a sympathetic ear. Generally the commitment for presence volunteers is one day a week. We prefer people who are available for the same amount of time on the same day every week, as our clients generally prefer to meet with the same volunteer each time they come.

Are you interested in volunteering? If so, please email tracik@catherinplace.org and we will provide more information. Please note, we do not currently have openings for Admin, Facility, or Gardening volunteers.

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As a small nonprofit organization, Catherine Place greatly values all our volunteers. Last year, we had 20 volunteers dedicate over 1,000 hours of their time and talent to help us continue our wonderful work. There are many different ways people can donate their time and effort at Catherine Place.

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Senior Friends for Colleges and Universities - Multicare

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Senior Friends for Colleges and Universities - Multicare

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Looking for an ongoing opportunity that will make a difference in the life of an older person? Consider Multicare's Senior friends program. Volunteers are matched with a local senior to help them maintain a sense of community and companionship!

For more information, contact Wendy Morris at
253-697-3005 or email wendy.morris2@multicare.org.

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Pierce Conservation District - Support Local Lands

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Pierce Conservation District - Support Local Lands

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Pierce Conservation district has over 70 years of conservation experience and is looking for volunteers to assist with the frequent projects such as:

Feb 9th: Meeker Creek Work Party

Start times and durations of the events vary, but typically last around 3 hours. See the link to read more!

Each session is about 3 hours in length. See their link for more details and additional upcoming opportunities.

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Find all of our volunteer opportunities in one place!

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MultiCare health system accepts applications for volunteers looking to give back to their communities and assist healthcare providers in giving the highest quality of care. See the link below for applications!

https://www.multicare.org/volunteers/

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Volunteer with MultiCare - MultiCare Volunteer Services

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Volunteers provide important support in promoting MultiCare Health System's mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future.