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There are many ways to be a part of this space. Becoming a member is the most basic way to be a part of the space. If you have a skill you want to share, consider teaching a workshop. We are 100% volunteer-run and there are many tasks that need doing to keep the space clean and functioning so we can keep our doors open. Get involved and become a part of the dedicated group of volunteers that make this space happen. A good way to find out how you can help is to come to the general all-volunteer meeting the first Monday of every month at the YMS at 5pm.

Volunteering can be on an occasional, monthly, or on-going basis. If you log at least 9 hours of volunteer time in a month, you get a complimentary membership for the following month. Some of the day-to-day tasks may include:

Fixing a tool

Build-out capacity (ie. electrical, new bathroom, sheetrock, etc)

Set-up or clean-up after large events

Sweeping/mopping, cleaning the space

Board
We are actively seeking members for the board. If you are good at fundraising, being a spokesperson for the space, making business connections, and providing leadership, then please apply for the board. Applications can be found at the front desk.

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Volunteer with Us

Volunteer at the Princess! We have lots of great ideas

and plans - and we need lots of volunteers to help make them a reality!

The Princess Theatre relies on volunteers. We welcome and need people to help with special events and productions.

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Productions

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Special Events

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No experience necessary - just a desire to help ensure that we have

performing arts, in many forms, in our community. To volunteer please:

Email volunteers@ProsserPrincess.com

Join Princess Volunteers on Facebook!

View current event volunteer opportunities on SignUp.com.

Do you have prior experience working with light and sound in a theater setting? Would you like to learn how to operate light and/or sound for VTC and the Princess Theatre? Whether you have years of experience, or would be a brand new AV Tech volunteer, we'd love to add you to our roster of trained AV Techs.

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Watch for training opportunities to be announced in coming weeks,

or contact Coordinator John Forrister at john@segfault.com to request training.

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We have lots of great ideas and plans - and we need lots of volunteers to help make them a reality! The Princess Theatre relies on volunteers. We welcome and need people to help with special events and productions.

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Volunteer

Take your passion to the next level

We are looking for volunteers who are eager to be in the middle of the action at a place where history, science, nature, and art come to life. Does this sound like you?

​Between daily activities, evening programs, and weekend events, there's always so much happening at Yakima Valley Museum. We rely on the help of dedicated and passionate volunteers to perform many essential tasks, ensure our guests have fun and that their needs are taken care of smoothly and efficiently.

​Volunteers are a vital part of Yakima Valley Museum's success. As a volunteer, you will use your special skills, talents and energy to help the museum preserve history, educate children, inform and assist visitors.

Yakima area volunteers can help us build an exciting future.

Meet new friends, experience a unique look at history and become part of the exceptional Yakima Valley Museum experience. Join in the fun and become a volunteer!

What are the expectations

and benefits?

Benefits include:

Discounts at the Museum Store

Flexible time commitments

Annual volunteer-only events

Complimentary Family membership

FUN!

Working in the Sundquist

Research Library

Work in the Collections

Department

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Volunteer Take your passion to the next level We are looking for volunteers who are eager to be in the middle of the action at a place where history, science, nature, and art come to life. Does this sound like you? ​Between daily activities, evening programs, and weekend events, there's always so much happening at Yakima Valley Museum.

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How can I contribute?

We are member and volunteer run, and as such we need many contributions whether they be supplies, time, knowledge, or money. However we have identified a few key areas below.

Teaching

Teachers are our best asset. We are always looking for volunteers to offer a variety of interesting classes to keep people coming and help our mission of education. We have offered classes from mail art and sewing to Python and 3D printing.

If you are interested in teaching or know someone who is, please email us at confluent.space@gmail.com or stop by the space during business hours. Prospective teacher should read our informational page on scheduling a class.
Teaching Information

Grant Writing

Are you a persuasive writer? There's many grants that need our name on them. If you are interested in helping, please send us a ping at confluent.space@gmail.com. If you have a specific grant in mind be sure to mention it and include the requirements.

Equipment

Have something you think would benefit the space? We are always looking for donations of additional tools or supplies and are willing to set up loan agreements in some cases. Feel free to send to us at confluent.space@gmail.com. We do not accept anything broken.

Money

Our membership is growing but there are still costs required to keep this place awesome. Your donations mean a lot to us. You can donate online via the link below or stop by the space during business hours.
Donate

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Library Volunteer - Yakima Valley Libraries

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Are you excited to volunteer in Sunnyside's parks and recreation facilities? Volunteers like you contributed an invaluable contribution to our city through supporting activities like park clean ups, senior programs and events, teaching classes at our local Recreation Center, coaching teams or painting faces at special events. Find opportunities in every corner of the city that are as diverse as your interests, skills, and abilities. Our volunteers include individuals and school, community, business, and international groups.Centros comunitarios y para personas mayores R.I.S.E programa de voluntariado
Special Events / Eventos Especiales

Volunteer for Special Events / Voluntario para eventos especiales
Volunteers assist staff with arts and crafts, game booths and sports activities at special events such as spring fairs, family fun days, holiday events and ribbon cutting ceremonies. Sign up to be notified of upcoming special event volunteer opportunities by clicking here.

Los voluntarios ayudan al personal con artes y manualidades, puestos de juegos y actividades deportivas en eventos especiales como ferias de primavera, días de diversión familiar, eventos festivos y ceremonias de corte de cinta. Regístrese para recibir notificaciones de las próximas oportunidades de voluntariado en eventos especiales.

¿Está emocionado de ser voluntario en los parques e instalaciones recreativas de Sunnyside? Voluntarios como usted contribuyeron con una contribución invaluable a nuestra ciudad a través de actividades de apoyo como limpieza de parques, programas y eventos para personas mayores, impartiendo clases en nuestro Centro de Recreación local o pintando caras en eventos especiales. Encuentre oportunidades en cada rincón de la ciudad que sean tan diversas como sus intereses, habilidades y capacidades. Nuestros voluntarios incluyen individuos y grupos escolares, comunitarios, comerciales e internacionales.

2022 Volunteer Opportunities / Oportunidades de voluntariado 2022:

Community & Senior Centers /

Volunteer in our Recreation Centers / Voluntario en nuestros centros
Do you have a special talent you'd like to share with youth, teens, adults, or seniors at a local recreation center? Contact the recreation coordinator at gweder@sunnyside-wa.gov for a range of opportunities and find an available program to match your interests.
¿Tiene un talento especial que le gustaría compartir con jóvenes, adolescentes, adultos o personas mayores en un centro recreativo local? ¿Disfruta de las artes y la artesanía, el teatro, los deportes, la danza, la música o la tutoría? Comuníquese con el coordinador (a gweder@sunnyside-wa.gov) de recreación para conocer una variedad de oportunidades y encontrar un programa disponible que coincida con sus intereses.

Recreation Programs / Programas de recreación

Volunteer in our Recreation Centers and Programs / Voluntario en nuestros centros y programas de recreación
Do you have a special talent you'd like to share with youth, teens, adults, or seniors at a local recreation center? Do you enjoy arts and crafts, theater, sports, dance, music, or tutoring? Contact the recreation coordinator at gweder@sunnyside-wa.gov for a range of opportunities and find an available program to match your interests.
¿Tiene un talento especial que le gustaría compartir con jóvenes, adolescentes, adultos o personas mayores en un centro recreativo local? ¿Disfruta de las artes y la artesanía, el teatro, los deportes, la danza, la música o la tutoría? Comuníquese con el coordinador de recreación (gweder@sunnyside-wa.gov) para conocer una variedad de oportunidades y encontrar un programa disponible que coincida con sus intereses.

R.I.S.E Youth Volunteer Program / R.I.S.E Youth Volunteer Program / R.I.S.E programa de voluntariado juvenil

Realizing Interests through Service Experiences (RISE) is a new program for youth ages 14-18. The goal of this program is to provide a volunteer pipeline for those interested in gaining the skills and experience necessary to apply for a job with Sunny Parks and Recreation (SPR) in the future, while meeting volunteer needs. Apply for RISE online by clicking here.

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Emergency Volunteering in Yakima Valley

Yakima County C.E.R.T. members get the chance to keep their communities resilient by learning how to prepare for and respond to disasters. Yakima County Community Emergency Response Team

Y.C.C.E.R.T. members can volunteer in our office or on scene during disasters and will gain valuable experience in emergency management through training and disaster response.

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The Yakima County ARES/RACES group is involved with supporting groups in the Yakima Valley including the Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management and the Yakima Sheriff's Office.

Most of the fire department staff in the Yakima Valley are volunteers. If you are interested in helping you neighbors, find your local fire department and inquire about volunteering. You can volunteer as a firefighter or support the department by in other ways.

Whether helping one displaced family or thousands, providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran, or teaching others how to respond in emergencies, it's through the efforts of ordinary people that we can do great things.

Yakima county sheriff's office provides search and rescue throughout Yakima County and outlying areas, primarily in remote wilderness areas. Our team of highly trained and motivated volunteers bring special skills, equipment and their personal time to assist the sheriff in providing exceptional search and rescue service to the citizens of Yakima County.

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The Yakima County ARES/RACES group is involved with supporting groups in the Yakima Valley including the Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management and the Yakima Sheriff's Office. Most of the fire department staff in the Yakima Valley are volunteers. If you are interested in helping you neighbors, find your local fire department and inquire about volunteering.

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As a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization the Yakima Area Arboretum qualifies as a court-ordered community service provider. Volunteers that successfully complete their community service hours will be given a letter on Arboretum letterhead verifying the number of hours they have worked.

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Life's most urgent question is: What are you doing for others? - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Every year, YWCA Yakima serves over 6,000 individuals impacted by domestic violence. You can help by volunteering.

We are so excited that you are interested in being a volunteer with YWCA Yakima. We rely on passionate volunteers to fulfill our mission of eliminating racism, empowering women and providing a safe and supportive place where victims of domestic violence are able to heal and become self-reliant survivors.

We have two different ways you can be involved:

Non-direct volunteer services allow you to work in the facility and around participants, but you cannot provide volunteer services directly to families and children in our program.

Some examples of non-direct services can include but are not limited to:

Donation Center- sorting

Community outreach

Volunteering at YWCA Events, Fundraisers or Community Outreach Events

Social Justice Committee

Beautification Projects

Host a 3rd Party Fundraiser

Ready to Volunteer? Fill out the form below.

In order to provide direct community service work with participants, volunteers are encouraged to complete the required to complete a total of 20-hour advocacy-based training with our YWCA Yakima team. This includes 15 hours of advocacy-based classes and 5 hours of advocate job shadowing. Advocacy training hours are scheduled upon volunteer's schedule and regularly upon volunteer coordinators training schedule throughout the year.

Please fill out a volunteer application or reach out to our Outreach staff for more information.

Examples of direct client services include:

Ability to take Crisis Calls/ Complete screening/ Intakes

Volunteer On-call Advocacy (on-call or a scheduled shift)

Assist with calls and reception desk needs

Assist & support with Teen Prevention programs

Thank you for your interest in Volunteering at the YWCA Yakima. We look forward to meeting you!

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WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF HOMELESS PETS? VOLUNTEER!

Volunteering with the Yakima Humane Society is a great way to improve the lives of shelter pets. Quality time has a positive and long lasting effect on the well-being of the animals in our care. The Yakima Humane Society is deeply grateful for the generosity, commitment and passion of our volunteers. Volunteers make it possible to carry out our mission to end animal suffering and reduce animal overpopulation in our community.

Please email: volunteer@yakimahumane.org to learn more.

Volunteering your time allows us to stay up on all the feeding, medicating, and cleaning that come with housing 150+ animals each day. Most importantly, a larger team allows us to spend more quality time with each animal in our facility. Dogs need walks, cats need socialization, and every animal needs and deserves love and attention. We want to make YHS a factory for canine and feline joy.

How to become a Volunteer

Requirements:

Be at least 16 years old with parental consent

Submit a Volunteer Candidate Form

Attend Mandatory Volunteer Orientation & Training

The first step to becoming a volunteer is to fill out a Volunteer Candidate Form either online or in person at the adoption center. Once your application has been submitted you will receive a confirmation email. The Volunteer team will then review you application. Once your application has been approved you will receive an email invitation to attend a two-hour Orientation & Training where you will learn about our organization, policies, procedures and receive a short animal behavior training. Upon completion of Orientation and Training you will be paired with a mentor volunteer who will mentor you through your first day of your volunteer service. Upon completion of all training, volunteers are able to set their own schedules and volunteer independently.

If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please call 509-457-6854 or email us at volunteer@yakimahumane.org.

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Come join the fun at the Harman Center and become a Volunteer!
There are a variety jobs that we could use your HELP!

Available Volunteer Opportunities:
It is quite easy to become a Volunteer at the Harman Center. All you need to do is fill out the Volunteer Application. The first four pages needs to be completed and return. The rest of the packet is just to be read since it is Policy Information for the City of Yakima. You can print off a volunteer application packet, HERE!, or you can drop by the Harman Center Front Desk to pick one up. You can submit your application to the Volunteer Coordinator via email, mail, or dropping it off at the Harman Center Front Desk. Job Opportunities are listed below.

Greeters (Mornings & Afternoons)

Computer Lab Teachers or Techs

Class Facilitators

Recycling Transporting

Light Cleaning & Sanitation

YVSC, Inc. Soup & Sandwich Server (Mondays/Tuesdays)***

YVSC, Inc. Breakfast Crew (Saturdays)***

YVSC, Inc. Coffee Bar Subtitutes***

Special Event Help (which be a variety of task including, Set-Up, Tear Down, Decorating, Serving, Prepping Food)***

Flyer Distribution for Upcoming Events

Newsletter Preparation

Fundraiser for Special Events

***All opportunities that are handling food would require the Volunteer to get their Food Handlers Card.
Recycling Transportation Volunteer Calendar:

Volunteer Coordinator:
Leslie Richards
Recreation Program Supervisor
Leslie.Richards@YAKIMAWA.GOV
(509)576-6402

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Salvation Army Programs are led by Salvation Army Officers. These officers are responsible to lead by assessing needs, delivering programs and directing ministries for our local community. From serving food to balancing the books, they function as the Executive Directors and the Pastors for the Yakima Corps.

Why the uniform?

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Salvation Army Programs are led by Salvation Army Officers. These officers are responsible to lead by assessing needs, delivering programs and directing ministries for our local community. From serving food to balancing the books, they function as the Executive Directors and the Pastors for the Yakima Corps. Why the uniform?

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Sunrise Outreach Center believes in community mobilization.

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The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions:

Arts Commission will have an opening for an artist and a community representative.

Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee has one vacancy.

Board of Appeals currently has two available openings.

Community Integration Committee has two openings and one youth opening.

Henry Beauchamp Community Center has one opening and two terms ending.

Historic Preservation Commission has two terms ending.

Yakima Housing Authority has one opening.

Parks and Recreation has one opening and one youth opening.

Planning Commission has one upcoming opening.

It is the responsibility of the City Council to appoint people to serve on the governing bodies of those organizations.

More about the volunteer opportunities:

There is no residency requirement for the Arts Commission. Members serve 3-year terms. The community member shall be from diverse backgrounds and have no vested interest in any particular art or cultural endeavor. The artist shall be a person who has had their works of art exhibited in professional gallery spaces and/or included in professionally juried exhibitions or permanent collections.

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has seven members. Members serve a 3-year term and must live within the Yakima city limits.

There are seven members on the Board of Appeals who serve 3-year terms. The board currently requires a mechanical contractor or a developer to fill one vacancy and a building industry individual to fill the other.

Positions on the Community Integration Committee serve 4-year terms while youth positions serve 2-year terms. Youth applicants must live within Yakima city limits and be between the ages of 16-22 at the time of appointment. Appointments shall be made to ensure that varied community perspectives are represented to the extent possible.

There are seven members of the Henry Beauchamp Community Center Advisory Board, all of whom serve 4-year terms and must live within Yakima city limits. This board holds quarterly meetings and makes recommendations to the center operator and the City regarding management policies, operations, maintenance, and capital improvement needs.

There are seven members of the Historic Preservation Commission, all of whom serve 4-year terms and must live within Yakima city limits. Members shall include at least three professionals who have experience in identifying, evaluating, and protecting historic resources and are selected from among the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, landscape architecture, historic preservation, planning, folklore, cultural anthropology, prehistoric and historic archaeology, American studies, curation, traditional building crafts, the practice of historic rehabilitation or restoration, finance and banking, law, real estate, or related disciplines.

The Housing Authority has five members. Members serve a 5-year term and City of Yakima residency is not required. Members meet every fourth Wednesday at the Housing Authority Office.

Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission must live within Yakima city limits and youth members must be between 16-22 years of age at the time of appointment in order to be eligible to serve a 2-year term. Currently, there is one vacancy and one youth vacancy.

There are seven members of the Planning Commission, all of whom serve 4-year terms and must live within Yakima city limits or own a business or real property within city limits. The Planning Commission meets twice monthly and works on long range planning issues within city limits.

Additional information on the duties and responsibilities of each committee can be found at https://www.yakimawa.gov/council/boards-commissions/.

Anyone interested in applying for openings can download an application from the City of Yakima website - https://www.yakimawa.gov/council/assets/Application-form-for-City-of-Yakima-Boards-and-Commissions.pdf

Contact City Clerk Sonya Claar Tee by phone, 509-575-6037, or e-mail, sonya.claartee@yakimawa.gov, for more information about current or future openings on City of Yakima boards, committees, or commissions.

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Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards, Committees and Commissions | News - City of Yakima

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Yakima Union Gospel Mission | We are a 501(c) non-profit in Yakima, WA, specializing in homelessness and addiction recovery.

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Volunteer | Yakima Union Gospel Mission | YUGM in WA

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If you are ready to lend a hand, sign into our volunteer portal. Community Connect allows Yakima Union Gospel Mission staff to protect vulnerable clients by vetting all volunteers.

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Volunteer in Downtown Yakima - Downtown Association of Yakima

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Downtown Yakima is a great place to work, to play, to live.

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The Central Washington State Fair welcomes you to become a part of our Fair Ambassador Program! This opportunity is open to individuals, school groups, and community groups who want to volunteer to be a part of Yakima's largest event of the year. To find out more about job descriptions and positions available, please contact Judy Carrico at 509-248-7160 ext.104 or email judyc@fairfun.com or stop by our administration office at 1301 S. Fair Ave.

All volunteers will have to fill out an application before being scheduled. Please fill out the application below, or request one from the fair office.
Ambassador benefits are as follows:

Free admission pass and parking to the fair on the day(s) you volunteer.

Will receive 2 additional admission passes for every 4 hours worked to come back to fair another day or give to friends or family.

Free fair memorabilia item.

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Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)...

Officer Dulce Diaz (509) 731-5987
Dulce.Diaz@yakimawa.gov

The mission of the Volunteers in Police Service Program is to develop a spirit of cooperation and partnership within the community to enhance the Yakima Police Department's ability to serve the city of Yakima. Volunteers assist YPD officers in several areas that do not require a law enforcement commission. If you or anyone you know would like to volunteer, have them contact any of the above numbers.

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Volunteers in Police Services | Yakima Police Department

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Who can volunteer?

Both youth and adults can volunteer. Current 4-H members can provide volunteer leadership through the 4-H Leadership Project and by enrolling as a Youth Leader. Adult volunteer must be at least 18 years old and not currently enrolled as a 4-H member.

Why volunteer?

Share your passion - Inspire youth - Discover new hobbies - Bond with your kids and family - Learn new skills (personally and professionally) - Reconnect with your community - Gain experience - Be a mentor - Hone your teaching skills - Make friends - Connect with your heritage and history - Help your community - Be a part of something greater than yourself

What do 4-H volunteers do?

Many 4-H volunteers are Club Leaders. As a Club Leader, you provide guidance, teach life skills and share what you love (cooking, art, engineering, fishing, cattle... and so much more!) with youth. Most Leaders work in partnerships within the same 4-H Club, as General Leaders, Project Leaders and/or Resources Leaders.

There are many other ways to help, including volunteering as a Volunteer Educator, training and supporting fellow 4-H volunteers, becoming an Outreach Educator, showcasing 4-H activities and information at local events, and holding a position on a local or statewide 4-H Council or committee.

To learn more about volunteering with 4-H contact us! The possibilities are endless; 4-H is ignited by the passion of volunteers and the youth they mentor.

How can I join?

Let's chat! You can call, email or visit the WSU Yakima County Extension office to learn how to make and impact in the lives of local youth and your community. We'll want to know what hobbies/subjects/roles you're interested in, what level of commitment you're seeking, and if you're looking to join an existing program/club or start something new!

All potential 4-H volunteers apply by completing the WSU 4-H Volunteer Application Forms. Member and Leader safety and acceptance is our top priority, so all applicants must also agree to participate in a screening process, which includes a reference and background check.

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Yakima Valley Pet Rescue and Adoption Center

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Fostering Pets

YVPR needs your help! We do not have enough foster homes for all the pets brought to us each week. Foster homes are needed to care for pets while they wait to be adopted into permanent, forever homes. If you have any room in your home and heart for a pet to stay temporarily until they can be adopted, please contact YVPR.

All that is required is a safe environment (cats must stay inside, dogs must have a fenced yard) and a little love. YVPR can help with food costs and will cover all medical needs, such as spaying or neutering, and vaccinations.

We especially need help with expecting mothers and older pets, but you can choose to foster the pet that best fits your home and family. If you join our foster e-mail list, you will receive information and photos of pets needing fostering each week. If you see one that you would like to foster, then send us an email and we will set it up. If you would like to be a foster home, please read and fill out the information below. If you have additional fostering questions, send them to: foster@yvpr.org

A Volunteer/Foster Application and a Volunteer Agreement and Waiver must be filled out, submitted and approved before you can begin fostering for YVPR.

Am I Ready To Be A Rescue Pet Foster?

Fostering a rescue pet can be an immensely rewarding experience for you and your family. Knowing that you have helped give a dog or cat a second chance of life is why we all keep volunteering the way we do each and every day. Still, fostering can be difficult at times and is not for everyone. Before volunteering to foster a pet, please download, read and answer the questions on the following document:
Foster Suitability Questions
If, after answering the above question, you are still interested in being a foster home, please read and fill out a Foster Application form. Follow the same submission guidelines as for volunteers. Also please read the Foster Agreement form, which you will be required to sign once receiving your first foster pet.

Additional Help For Foster Pet Families

We are happy to provide information and support for our foster families. Below is some information on helping find a home for your foster, or how to get your foster ready to meet someone. Also, we offer fostering classes, and highly recommend them before taking in your first foster. To inquire about a foster class, or if you have any additional foster questions, send them to: foster@yvpr.org

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Get Involved ... The Yakima Valley Pet Rescue is a 100% volunteer organization. Our work is made possible from the hard work of people just like you. There are many different ways that you help us, such as: Assist with adoptions, Transport animals to/from shelters, Assist with fundraising events, Assist in the office, Foster animals waiting [...]

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Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic believes the health of one person is the health of humanity. Our priority is providing primary care to the Washington and Oregon communities we serve. Services are based on a patient-centered medical home model. During placement, you will interact with dedicated providers and staff serving an economically and culturally diverse population of adults and children. Some placements with Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic sites may require bilingual skills.
Thank you for your interest in placement with Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic. Please note that it currently takes 60 days to process all placement requests because of concerns about COVID-19. This extends to all students, intern/externships, rotations, job observations and shadows, high school job shadows, job training placements, and volunteer placements.
Student and volunteer opportunities

Student and visiting resident rotations

All students and visiting residents requesting placement with Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic must meet certain requirements prior to the start of the placement. For more information, visit the students and visiting resident rotations page.

Pre-professional observations and shadows

Pre-professional shadowing is limited to 24 hours in total per year per candidate. All post-high school applicants requesting shadowing placement with YVFWC must meet certain requirements prior to the start of the placement. For more information, visit the pre-professional observations and shadows page.

High school shadowing

Shadowing for high school juniors and seniors is limited to 4 hours total unless by special arrangement. All high school applicants requesting shadowing placement with YVFWC must meet certain requirements prior to the start of the placement. For more information, visit the high school shadowing page.

ConneX Youth Health Care Career Program

ConneX assists educationally and/or economically disadvantaged students who have an interest in the health profession. More than 450 students have participated in the middle school, high school, and college programs. For more information, visit the ConneX program page.

Job training placements

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic partners with Northwest Community Action Center (NCAC), People for People, Blue Mountain Community Action Council, OIC/WA, and other community programs to provide training opportunities. Applicants requesting training with Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic must meet certain requirements prior to the start of the placement. For more information, visit the job training placements page.

Community volunteer placements

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic welcomes qualified volunteers from our service communities. Thank you for donating your time and talent to support the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic mission. For more information, visit the community volunteer placements page.

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Students and volunteers make up an important resource for our community, working together for the betterment of all.

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We are seeking volunteers from all cultural, ethnic, educational, and professional backgrounds. No legal experience is required; volunteers will be thoroughly trained through the CASA Program.
CASA volunteers are required to:

Complete an in-depth interview and pass a criminal background check

Attend a comprehensive initial training that includes information on child abuse, neglect, the courts and child protective services, child development, substance abuse, domestic violence, and more.

Commit to remaining with their assigned case for the duration - typically this is a one to two year commitment.

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We are seeking volunteers from all cultural, ethnic, educational, and professional backgrounds. No legal experience is required; volunteers will be thoroughly trained through the CASA Program. CASA volunteers are required to:

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Volunteer Opportunities | Wellness House

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That's what being a volunteer is all about. Making a difference in someone's life even when you don't have to. And that's the type of person we want at Wellness House in Yakima, WA. Individuals and families that come to us are dealing with some of the most challenging times in their lives.

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At Catholic Charities, we understand how important it is for you to stay engaged in your community as an active senior. We also respect your desire to stay in your own home despite limited mobility. That is why we provide several volunteer programs to provide engagement and support for our local seniors.

Most of these volunteer programs are available for individuals residing in Douglas, Chelan, Grant, Kittitas, Yakima, Franklin, Benton, Klickitat, and Walla Walla counties.

No matter where you're from or what you're passionate about, volunteering through Catholic Charities is your opportunity to connect with seniors and make a difference in a meaningful way.

If you are interested in requesting volunteer assistance for yourself or a loved one, please contact:

(509) 946-4645 or (888) 586-7418

Chelan, Douglas, and Grant Counties

(509) 834-9424 or (800) 261-1094

Kittitas County

(509) 834-3802

Yakama Nation and Klickitat County

(509) 965-7105 or (800) 246-2962

Yakima County

(509) 965-7105 or (800) 246-2962

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At Catholic Charities, we understand how important it is for you to stay engaged in your community as an active senior. We also respect your desire to stay in your own home despite limited mobility. That is why we provide several volunteer programs to provide engagement and support for our local seniors.

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We bring men, women, and children-just like you-together to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve health and well-being, and foster a sense of social responsibility, so everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. You can join our team of volunteers who are united by a deep commitment to strengthen our community.

Whether you'd like to help fundraise, coach kids' sports, serve on a program committee, or become a mentor, there are many ways you can make a difference.

Join us-we could use someone like you.

To learn more about opportunities, stop by or give us a call at 509-248-1202.

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We bring men, women, and children-just like you-together to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve health and well-being, and foster a sense of social responsibility, so everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. You can join our team of volunteers who are united by a deep commitment to strengthen our community.

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Thanks for your interest in helping the Yakima Rotary Food bank. There are many opportunities to volunteer:

You can volunteer on Thursdays from 8:00 AM until approximately noon to help us prepare food for distribution.

You can volunteer on Friday mornings from 8:00 until noon to help us distribute food.

​​You can help us tell our story through numbers and words.

Sign up today!

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Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity welcomes volunteers who are required by a court or school to do community service. While all of our volunteer opportunities are open to such volunteers, the time frame required for the hour's completion typically means that an individual may need to volunteer in multiple areas or agencies.

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Complete the Application

If you are interested in volunteering, we encourage you to call our Program Manager at (509) 853-1917.

Fill out the online volunteer application.

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Applicants must pass a background check and attend volunteer training and orientation.

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Volunteer - Yakima & Selah Neighbors' Network

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JOIN FOR JUST $16 A YEAR

Immediate access to your member benefits

Discounts on travel and everyday savings

Subscription to the award-winning AARP The Magazine

An ally on the issues that matter most to you in Yakima

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Without You, there would not be an Us

Volunteer support has been and continues to be crucial to the success of the Greenway. Beginning with the Board of Directors, which sets policy and goals and actively participates in fund raising, volunteers are involved in all aspects of Greenway activities.

From coordinating special events to pulling weeds and planting flowers, over 500 volunteers a year help keep the Greenway a very special place for our entire community to enjoy. We appreciate the volunteers with whom we work with directly, as well as the many volunteers who quietly and often anonymously work to clean and beautify the Greenway.

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Spanning from Naches all the way to Union Gap, the Yakima Greenway boasts more than 20 miles of paved pathway, as well as parks, fishing lakes, picnic areas, playgrounds, and river access landings, along with protected and natural areas.

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Volunteer Central WA | United Way of Central Washington

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As a member of our Trail Talks team, you can help engage and educate school-aged children as part of our interactive science-based field trip program. This program combines learning stations and nature walks to nurture an appreciation of natural phenomena while supporting national science standards.

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Whether you want to volunteer, host a fundraiser, or become a business partner, there are a variety of ways you can make an impact here in the Yakima Valley through the Memorial Foundation.

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CCL is organized into local chapters in congressional districts. Working as a team you'll experience the profound difference people can make by empowering and inspiring their elected representatives,

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EVERY LITTLE BIT MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE

Inspire Development Centers is a community-based nonprofit organization committed to providing comprehensive, culturally-appropriate services to families and children in need. We are grateful for the goods and services that directly benefit growth and learning opportunities for our children. In addition to financial support, we accept the following new or gently used items:

Printing, Signage and Advertising

Food and Beverages

Venue and Equipment Costs

Event Day Bags or Products to Include in Event Bags

Photography

Office/School Supplies

Office Furniture

Paper Products (copy paper, paper towels, tissue paper)

Services (cleaning, cooking, yard work, etc.)

Most donations received are TAX DEDUCTIBLE!

MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IS AN AMAZING REWARD

Volunteers are an integral part of Inspire Development Centers' ability to support over 3,500 families across Washington State. We would not be the successful organization we are today without the generosity and commitment of our volunteers.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Classroom Assistant

Classroom Activity

Office Support/Clerical Assistance

Cleaning

Cooking

Yard Work

Interview Committee

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AN EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEVER FORGET

Join our team of volunteers to work with one child, one family and one community at a time. Internships with Inspire Development Centers are customized to meet the needs and goals of the student while supporting the mission and needs of our organization and community.

Gain skills that align with your professional and educational goals

Learn directly from prevention and non-profit administration professionals

Build community with other interns, volunteers, staff, and community members

Help support children and their families

OPPORTUNITIES

Working with children in the classrooms

Supporting Development and Community Outreach

Helping with Special Events

Assisting with fundraising activities

Support our business operations in the office

REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of one term or semester commitment

A minimum of 50 hours completed

Must be enrolled at a college or university

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Volunteer With Love INC Nothing in our ministry would be possible without the Love INC volunteers who invest their time with us every year. God uses Love INC volunteers to ensure no one walks through life's difficulties alone. Volunteer Ready To Make An Impact? Learn More About Love INC 1 Learn More About Love INC [...]

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No other branch in health care embraces volunteers as passionately as hospice does. Heartlinks relies on volunteers in many unique and important ways. Each volunteer brings something special to help…

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Volunteering - MultiCare Yakima Memorial

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Volunteers at MultiCare Yakima Memorial unanimously agree: it’s a rewarding experience that gives people from all walks of life the opportunity to really make a difference.

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Yakima Pride Needs You! Lend Your Voice to Support LGBTQ+ Events Year-Round At Yakima Pride, we rely on our volunteers' passion and talents to create inclusive, empowering experiences for the LGBTQ+ community. Whether it's our iconic Pride Parade, engaging social meetups, or our beloved Youth

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CASA PROGRAM Volunteer to be a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) through the CASA Program. Donate funds for our CASA Program Support to help recruit and train highly qualified CASA volunteers. BUDDY BAGS Make and donate comfort items for children, such as blankets, travel size pillows, or soft toys.

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Volunteer Central WA | United Way of Central Washington

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OIC of Washington has several ways for community members to give, including In-Kind and Service. We invite community members to volunteer as translators, spokespersons, food distributors, and mentors. We have an extensive volunteer process that includes a background check, training, and an orientation. Please contact the OIC main office for details.
If you are interested in volunteering, kindly click on the button below to access the volunteer application form. VOLUNTEER TODAY For financial giving, we will provide a form for you to complete that includes the method of giving. Alternatively, you may opt to make an online donation by filling out the following details below.
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It's your support that helps us continue to serve the community and those most in need. From pediatrics, primary care, dentistry, and vision care to Behavioral and Women's Health your donation makes a real difference in the lives of those throughout the Yakima Valley.

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A division of Yakima Valley Tourism | A member of the National Association of Sports Commissions

The Yakima Valley Sports Commission and its events have benefited from outstanding volunteer support.

Thousands of Yakima Valley residents have devoted time and energy to contribute to the success of events like the Hot Shots 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, the WIAA State Championship Tournaments, the SunDome Volleyball Festival and many others. The dedication and enthusiasm exhibited by area volunteers help make Yakima a popular host for these sporting events.

You can make your mark on Washington's best sports city by volunteering to help out at the Yakima Valley Sports Commission activities and other sporting events taking place throughout the Yakima Valley. Call the Yakima Valley Sports Commission at 509-575-3010 to find out its' needs and how to sign up to be a volunteer.

Office Address 2200 S. 36th Avenue * Yakima, WA 98903
Mailing Address 10 North 8th Street * Yakima, WA 98901
509-575-3010 * 509-575-6252

MUNICIPALITY PARTNERS

Yakima * Union Gap * Selah

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The Yakima Valley Sports Commission and its events have benefited from outstanding volunteer support.

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The Foundation succeeds because of community involvement. Hear how and why a local business and a volunteer support our STEM education efforts. https://youtu.be/KsPCtf6QzJY Click To Volunteer Click To Donate

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Empower Change, Inspire Hope

Triumph extends a warm welcome to our prospective volunteers. We sincerely appreciate your interest in sharing your time and expertise, all in support of Triumph's mission.

At Triumph, we believe that the power of community and compassion can transform lives. Join our dedicated team of volunteers and be a driving force in the journey towards hope and new life. Your commitment has the potential to make a lasting impact on individuals seeking to overcome substance use disorder and mental health issues ...whether you are volunteering directly with the clients or serving in an office setting.

While volunteering at Triumph doesn't come with monetary compensation, it offers invaluable experiential learning opportunities. Your involvement will aid our staff in expanding services, developing fresh ideas, and making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. As a valued member of our volunteer team, you can anticipate being treated with utmost respect and appreciation by our staff.

Triumph offers a diverse range of volunteer roles, spanning from occasional event participation to weekly administrative tasks or even teaching craft classes - the possibilities are abundant! Each volunteer assignment will come with specific training and site orientation tailored to your role and responsibilities.

Transform Lives

Create Connections

Share Your Skills

Be Part of Something Bigger

Age Requirements
Volunteers are typically required to be 18 years of age or above; however, this criterion may be waived for infrequent one-time events where there is no direct client interaction involved.
Background Check
In accordance with the provisions outlined in RCW 43.43, volunteers are required to successfully complete a background check as part of the qualification process.
TB Test
Completion of a two-step TB test is a mandatory requirement for all volunteers.
Drug Test
Successful completion of a 10 panel drug screen

The cost of all the above requirements will be covered by Triumph.

Volunteers help plant flowers for the women at Inspirations.

School Volunteer Requirements
We can attempt to accommodate your volunteer requirements for school purposes and arrange a suitable volunteer site; however, site availability is not guaranteed.
Court-appointed Volunteer Requirements
Regrettably, we are unable to facilitate placements for court-appointed volunteer mandates.

Ready to make a difference?

Join us in creating a refuge of healing and transformation. To embark on this rewarding journey as a volunteer at Triumph, please fill out our volunteer application form. Together we can create hope and new life, one act of kindness at a time!

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Become a Volunteer

Whether it is helping us with projects around the house, serving a meal, or just talking to a young person about their day, volunteers are an essential part of our mission at Rod's House. We are always looking for new volunteers who are eager to help empower youth to reach their full potential!

We also need volunteers to help us with facility maintenance, fundraising, housekeeping, organizing, sorting donations, and other projects that keep Rod's House running smoothly. Whatever your skills are, we want to help find a way to use them to make a difference!

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If you're searching for places to volunteer, the Washington Red Cross region has many opportunities available today! Your local Red Cross needs you.

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Information about non-profit community service organizations and volunteer opportunities is provided for Tri-Cities WA (Kennewick, Pasco, Richland) and other communities in Benton and Franklin County.
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Volunteer Opportunity: As trained advocates, BFJJC volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court. The result is that a child is placed into a safe, loving home where he/she can thrive. It is the BFJJC vision to provide a volunteer for each and every abused and neglected child who needs one. Volunteers are recruited, trained and supported by staff. Must be over 21 to volunteer. Volunteer Application (PDF).

Blue Mountain Action Council - 8 E Cherry St. in Walla Walla - (509) 529-4980

Blue Mountain Action Council (BMAC) is once again the host of a new regional office for the Washington State Long-Term Care Ombuds Program (LTCOP). This program provides effective, visible advocacy for residents in long-term care facilities. An ombud works to ensure that residents in these facilities receive good quality of life and care by providing information to consumers about their rights, working to resolve problems on behalf of residents, monitoring the enforcement of the laws by DSHS, and advocating for improvements in the long-term care system. BMAC represents Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, and Asotin Counties. Note: BMAC also has an office located at 720 West Court St. in Pasco.

Educational Services District 123 - 3924 W. Court St. in Pasco - (509) 547-8441

A community learning center offers academic support and enrichment opportunities to students and their families during non-school hours (before or after school) and during the summer. The 21st Century Extended Day Programs, offered through Educational Services District 123 (ESD 123), assist students in meeting state and local academic achievement standards in reading and mathematics, as well as providing opportunities for academic enrichment.

Volunteer Opportunity: We are looking for volunteers from retired professionals to those professionals still working to give students an insight to different career opportunities. We are also looking for adults to become mentors and positive role models to students. Contact Margarita Alaman at (509) 544-5723.

Fields of Grace - P.O. Box 1766 in Richland - (509) 539-6083

Fields of Grace volunteers pick fruits and vegetables from donations of crops on behalf of 2nd Harvest for residents in need and has harvested 2.5 million servings of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Volunteer Opportunity: Want to become a Fields of Grace volunteer? It's easy. We now offer "on-site" training at our gleaning events! All ages are welcome, but persons under 18 years of age must have a parent signature on their form to participate.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho - Tomalin Bailie - email: tbailie@gsewni.org

About Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. We're the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success.

Tomalin Bailie, a resident of the Tri-Cities, is an external recruiter for the Girls Scouts in Eastern Washington and is the primary contact for Girl Scouts in the Tri-Cities region. She also maintains a girl scout related website.

Volunteer Opportunity: Be the troop leader that supports her every week - the one that watches her smile get bigger as she grows more confident. Mentor a Girl Scout Cookie Professional during cookie season so she can earn enough to reach the goals she and her troop set. Or work with other adults to provide the kind of behind-the-scenes support that makes it possible for her to make amazing new memories at Girl Scouts. Whether you can give a few hours, a few weeks, or a few months, volunteering with Girl Scouts is flexible and fun.

Contact Tomalin Bailie via email at tbailie@gsewni.org for more information about volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Opportunity: Patient/Family Volunteers are perceived by hospice patients as just ordinary people from the community. As a result of this relationship, volunteers are able to help normalize the hospice experience for patients and their families.

Office/Event/HoBS Volunteers are much needed "extra hands" that play a key role in meeting deadlines for mailings and daily operations of the office, assisting with fundraisers, and for helping us run our thrift store in Prosser. For more information, email: info@heartlinkshospice.org.

Volunteer Opportunity: The iMPACT! Compassion Center Facebook group page is an active group with several people posting each day about things they need or ways in which they are available to help. So join the group and offer to help some of those in need.

Volunteers are needed for the following positions: event planners, life coaches, mentors, grant writers, fundraisers, graphic artists, counselors, office assistant, community mobilization support, and administrative aid. Call (509) 579-0006 or email: impactcompassioncenter@gmail.com for more information.

Volunteer Opportunity: If you would like to become an Engineer or Conductor, we have an opportunity for you! Please contact Marlene Schweighardt at (509) 728-1204 to find out the many ways you can help volunteer on the train. You may also visit our website to find other ways you can help, including by being a member of our service organization.

Get Involved!: We are seeking donations, business sponsors, and volunteers!

Prevent Homeless Pets - 1000 Irma Lane in Benton City - (509) 497-1133

Prevent Homeless Pets is a 501c3 nonprofit organization providing low cost spay and neuter services for cats and dogs. We are currently serving the Central Washington and Eastern Oregon area.

Our mission is to collaborate with individuals and humane rescue groups in order to save the lives of homeless dogs and cats by promoting and facilitating access to affordable, high volume/high quality spay and neuter surgeries in a professional clinic environment.

Volunteer Opportunity: Thank for your interest in supporting Prevent Homeless Pets. We welcome volunteers of all interests, skills, and abilities to come join us as we work to decrease the pet overpopulation in our community and surrounding areas.

Project Linus Tri-Cities - see contacts

Project Linus Tri-Cities is a group of volunteers who make blankets that are distributed through local agencies and organizations. It is our mission to provide love, a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer "blanketeers".

It is also our mission to provide a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities for the benefit of children. We keep in touch through our newsletter and get together for "workparties" several times each month.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program - 2139 Van Giesen St. in Richland - (509) 946-4645

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), coordinated by the Catholic Family Child Services in the Tri-Cities, provides opportunities for people 55 and over to make a difference in their community through volunteer service. RSVP works in conjunction with the AmeriCorps Senior RSVP program.

Volunteer Opportunity: Seniors volunteer for a number of services including Meals on Wheels, Tri-Cities Food Bank, Fine Arts Reading Radio, and Project Literacy. A project of Benton Franklin RSVP is S.H.A.K.E. (Seniors Helping All Kids' Education). Each year S.H.A.K.E. helps by providing 1000s of school supplies to students in need which are distributed to 79 public schools throughout Benton and Franklin Counties.

Royal Family KIDS - (509) 547-5773

Royal Family KIDS is affilated with For the Children. This organization is designed to help heal the emotional scars of abuse left in the children who social services have stepped in to protect. Royal Family KIDS Camp in Pasco is a five day summer resident camp for children ages 6-11 who have been or are in the Foster Care system. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun week of positive memories for the Campers. Our primary fundraising event is our annual Fairy Tale Ball.

Volunteer Opportunty: You can be vital part by sponsoring a Camper through the Starfish Club, helping at one of our fundraisers, or volunteering in one of the many projects before and during Camp that need to be done in order for Camp to take place. Email: pasco.royalfamilykids@gmail.com for more information.

Second Harvest - 5825 Burlington Loop in Pasco - (509) 545-0787

Second Harvest has been leading the hunger-relief network in the region since 1971. Second Harvest distributes over 2 million pounds of free food each month to help people in need in 26 counties in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Partnerships with more than 250 neighborhood food banks and meal centers make it possible to feed 55,000 people each week. You can find food assistance at a nearby food bank.

Volunteer Opportunity: You can be part of the solution to hunger! Join other volunteers at Second Harvest's Pasco distribution facility (5825 Burlington Loop) to help sort and pack produce and nonperishable food items for area food banks and meal sites. They also need delivery drivers and office support. You may also contribute food and cash donations.

The Tri-Cites Animal Shelter & Control Services offers both dog and cat adoptions and is need of Pet Fosters. Many animals brought to our facility are either too young to be adopted, are a nursing mom with young puppies/kittens, or need specialized medical care due to injury or sickness. In these cases, we rely on community members opening their homes to care for the foster the animal outside the shelter environment until it is adoptable.

The foster program plays a key role in the success of the shelters operations by allowing more space for adoptable animals to be seen while unadoptable animals are in a calm, home environment.

Volunteer Opportunity: We are looking for help with outreach to Latinos, outreach to students, outreach to farmers, outreach to businesses, publicizing events, and MailChimp composing. Email tricities@citizensclimatelobby.org for more information.

Walk to Defeat ALS® - Elizabeth Loomis - email: elizabeth@alsa-ec.org - (208) 615-1458

More than just a few-mile trek, the Walk to Defeat ALS® is an opportunity to bring hope to people living with ALS, to raise money for a cure, and to come together for something you care about. The Walk to Defeat ALS® is The ALS Association's biggest annual event, which raises funds that allow our local chapters to sustain care services and support research for much of the next year.

Volunteer Opportunity: The Walk to Defeat ALS® is only made possible by the passion and dedication of our wonderful volunteers. You can help by being a Walk Committee Volunteer, Pre-Walk Volunteer and/or Walk Day Volunteer.

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program - 7102 W. Okanogan Place, Suite 102 in Kennewick - (509) 735-3551

The purpose of the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program is to train volunteers to be effective community educators in gardening and environmental stewardship. Master Gardeners (MG's) provide information generated from research at WSU and other university systems.

Today's Master Gardener volunteers teach local community members to: manage their gardens and landscapes in a science-based, sustainable manner; address environmental and social priorities such as water conservation and water quality protection; reduce the impact of invasive species; and, increase public awareness of healthy living through gardening.

Volunteer Opportunity: The WSU Extension Master Gardener Program is open to everyone with an interest in gardening and a willingness to use their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on our local community.

In Benton and Franklin Counties, training is held annually during the winter and early spring starting in mid-January. Classes are three hours in length and are usually on Tuesday afternoons from late January until the first week of May. Forty to fifty new volunteers typically apply to participate in the program each year.

Thrift & Specialty Stores

Beautiful Threads clothing closet is here to help fostering families who take in a child or youth, when they are unprepared with clothing and hygiene items. It is very common that children or youth arrive at your home, and come with very little clothes and every day basic necessities. With the every day hardships of taking in a new placement, Beautiful Threads helps provide immediate clothing and basic needs for foster families.

Community Thrift seeks to simplify the donation process for customers, and broaden the use of funds raised from resale of donations. We aim to generate funds for local community projects, and nonprofits. Simply download our free "Community Thrift" mobile application and schedule your donation pickup today.

Hope Outfitters is a mission minded company selling designed and branded clothing and decals. 100% of the profits from your purchase will go towards projects aimed at helping the less fortunate locally and around the world.

The Hospice Benefit Shop (HoBS) is a thrift store in Prosser that provides much needed financial support to the Pediatric Palliative Care Program offered by Heartlinks Hospice & Palliative Care. This thrift store is operated by volunteers.

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National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)

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Opportunities to volunteer with La Casa Hogar’s classes in:

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ESL teacher – 16 week commitment

Group Leader  for the citizenship class

Conduct mock verbal citizenship tests

Conversational English with students

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are always welcome! You can get involved in the lives of immigrants in our community by helping to ease their transition to their new lives.
Class Volunteers

ESL teacher - 16 week commitment

Make a presentation to a class

Group Leader for the citizenship class

Conduct mock verbal citizenship tests

Conversational English with students

Event Support

Work at a fundraiser or community event with Nuestra Casa

If you are interested in volunteering at Nuestra Casa, please contact us.

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Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are always welcome! You can get involved in the lives of immigrants in our community by helping to ease their transition to their new lives.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are always welcome! You can get involved in the lives of immigrants in our community by helping to ease their transition to their new lives.
Class Volunteers

ESL teacher - 16 week commitment

Make a presentation to a class

Group Leader for the citizenship class

Conduct mock verbal citizenship tests

Conversational English with students

Event Support

Work at a fundraiser or community event with Nuestra Casa

If you are interested in volunteering at Nuestra Casa, please contact us.

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Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are always welcome! You can get involved in the lives of immigrants in our community by helping to ease their transition to their new lives.

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Become a College Success Foundation volunteer and share your time and talent; from scholarship application readers to event support. Join us!

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Mid-Columbia Fisheries (MCF) offers a variety of volunteer opportunities in salmon recovery for all ages and abilities as groups or individuals. We believe hands-on opportunities to help restore habitat and salmon populations will help foster the commitment needed to sustain wild salmon in rivers in eastern Washington.