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If you have any questions, email Hanah at hanah.singco@esd105.org

• When you volunteer, you will receive a free ticket and parking pass to the Central Washington State Fair.

• Time commitment: "Commit a little over an hour per week. We welcome more".

Mondays: 10 am–12 pm
Fridays: 10 am–12 pm

Market: Greet guests, bag groceries, restock the market, and assist guests as needed.  Market shifts are concurrent with some Back of House shifts.  Roles are assigned at the start of the shift.

Mondays: 11:45 am–3:15 pm, 2:45–6:15 pm
Wednesdays: 8:45 am–12:15 pm, 11:45 am–3:15 pm
Fridays: 11:45 am–3:15 pm, 2:45–6:15 pm

Interested in volunteering? Fill out this form: Volunteer Application - Northwest Harvest

• Customer Service Assistant

• Stocking Assistant

• Donations Processing Specialist

• Furniture/Electrical/Appliances Assembly and Repairs Specialist

• Gift Shop/Visitor Services

• Events

• Grounds and Gardening

• Education

  For further information about each category please visit the link provided under "website", if you're interested in applying make sure to click the link as well. The volunteer application you have to fill, is a quick and easy google survey.

Daytime, Weekday Shifts

• Mondays: 1–3 pm

• Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 10 am–12 pm & 1–3 pm

• Fridays: 10 am–12 pm

  Location: 1968 W J Street Yakima, WA

Location: 106 S 6th, Yakima WA 98901.

For further information contact: MIREYA@LACASAHOGAR.ORG

Food Delivery Volunteers

Must be able-bodied to volunteer. Unload food from delivery trucks. Move stock with forklift and pallets. Organize and stock the food delivery.

Sandwich Making Volunteers

Volunteer groups work in their facilities to assemble sandwiches for the homeless.

A heart for the hungry, a hospitable attitude and willingness to commit to at least one day’s service a week is appreciated.

Location: There are different Food Pantries all over the Yakima Valley, take a look at the page to find the best place for you.

Hours: Open days vary, please contact Sunrise Outreach Center of Yakima
10 North 6th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
Tel. (509) 225-9310

Comprehensive Healthcare provides a variety of programs for people seeking mental health.

All volunteers for Aspen participate in extensive training and receive ongoing support and feedback from Aspen program leaders and advocates.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call (509) 576-4326 for Yakima County to receive further instructions about the job description.

YWCA Yakima has a variety of opportunities for you to volunteer and stay involved as much or as little as your schedule allows – recurring opportunities, special events, program support and more.

Ways to Volunteer

• Donation Center Sorting

  We receive and sort donations daily. It’s one of our most critical functions!

• Give-in Kind In-kind. Donations can be in the form of a good or service. For example, gift cards, clothes, etc.

  (You can drop off items at our building: 818 W. Yakima Ave. Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm).

• Community Outreach & Events

  Help create awareness and community connections.

• Host a 3rd Party Fundraiser

  A volunteer driven initiative. Raise funds for YWCA Yakima!

• Direct Client Services

  Assist with crisis calls, reception desk needs and more. **Volunteer training hours are required.

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.

Many disaster action team volunteers share these life experiences and skills:

• Team-oriented

• Availability and flexibility for at least 4-6 hours per week

• Bilingual

• Comfortable with ambiguity

• Empathetic and compassionate

• Disaster response experience

• Can remain calm and patient during stressful situations -

  
  

  Home fires and other disasters can occur at any time, any place. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you’ll provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery.

  
  

Provides Temporary Housing Emergency Services for the Homeless.

"Give the gift of your time and skills, and experience the profound satisfaction of helping those experiencing homelessness".

Volunteer Opportunities:

Make a real difference in your community! YUGM offers a variety of volunteer opportunities where you can directly impact the lives of those in need.

• Whether you’re passionate about serving meals,

• Supporting families,

• Offering street outreach, or

• Assisting in our medical care clinic

Register:

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Appropriate state licensing

Visit the website for more Additional required documents, as well as for Immunization requirements make sure to visit the link.

The Salvation Army operates a food bank 2 days a week from 2pm-4pm. Volunteers are needed to pack food boxes every Thursday from 10 - 12noon.
Location: 9 South 6th Ave.
Yakima, WA 98902

"Community members are encouraged to give back by volunteering their time and effort as translators, spokespersons, food distributors, and mentors. Volunteering is a meaningful way to support our agency's mission, and we welcome individuals ready to make a difference. Our volunteer process includes a thorough background check, training, and orientation session".

Available volunteer tasks:

• Youth Programs Availability

• Clerical (Receptionist, office work, etc.)

• Janitorial

• Fundraising

• Gardening

• Kitchen

• Food Bank
  

Young Adult Emergency Home ensure young people’s basic human needs are met and that they have a safe, stable home; permanent, positive connections; meaningful education and employment opportunities; behavioral and physical healthcare; and supports that reinforce their individual abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the organization of special events and projects

• Assisting with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, answering phones

• Distributing resources or providing direct services to young people of Rod’s House

• Participating in team meetings and training sessions

• Providing support to staff as needed, including helping with mailings, making copies, and other office tasks

• Representing the organization positively to the public

For further information about volunteer tasks please see the link provided.

Location: Yakima & Sunnyside please see website about specific locations availability.

For volunteer opportunities and application please contact the following email: makala.noahsark.genhope@gmail.com.

Volunteer tasks:

• cooking

• cleaning

• organizing and washing clothes

• Fundraisers

• Organizing Clothing Closet and repair projects

• Outreach assistance and painting.

Noah’s Ark Shelter
117 E. 2nd Street
Wapato, WA 98951

Opportunity Tasks:

• Feed Camp Hope-There are lots of ways to help feed our residents. Note: Volunteer Orientation is not required for food service.

• Mentoring- Partner with our case managers to build a friendship with a resident and help keep them accountable to their action plan and goals. Be a mentor.

• Sorting Donations-Sort, organize, and manage incoming donations of food, clothing & hygiene products.

• Maintenance-Help with minor repairs or fix-it projects.

Location: 2300 E. Birch St Yakima WA 98901

• There are many other options to volunteer with, for further options please see the link provided below

  
  

Tasks:

The Duty officer is the first line of contact for First Responders. Police/Fire/Ambulance calls the Red Cross after a fire or flood and the Duty Officer is the one that receives the call, takes down all the pertinent information, and then calls the Disaster Action Team (DAT) team and relays the information (Example: Home fire at __ location, 4 Adults, 2 kids, a dog and a cat all need services). Calls are relayed from the Red Cross hotline to your personal cell phone. Duty Officers coordinate with our Disaster Action Team members to initialize an in-person disaster or emergency response and dispatch them to respond to various situations.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to mission of the American Red Cross.

• Ability to remotely monitor and track details of DAT responses.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in complex and stressful situations.

• Proficient with Red Cross systems and online interfaces.

• Sit and/or stand for minimum two-hour periods.

• Work for long periods on computer.

• Speak clearly on the phone and in person.

  
  

  for further information visit the website for contact info, or visit the Location: 302 South 2nd Avenue, Yakima, WA
  

Responders will provide referrals, for individuals and households following disasters - primarily home fires. You will respond in "Teams of Two." These teams will respond to local disasters and make sure no family is left alone. “Teams of Two” volunteers provide care, comfort, financial assistance, and compassion to neighbors affected by these emergencies. Pair up with a current Red Cross volunteer or find a friend, co-worker, family member, and become a “Team of Two."  Volunteer 1-3 days a month, online training provided.

Visit the website for further instructions on available tasks, they constantly change so make sure you review them before applying.

Tasks: The organization is looking for volunteers to help them unpack deliveries and organize them for distributions. Also to package hygiene kits and move-in kits. 

To register visit the link: Fresh Start Transitional Warehouse | United Way of Central Washington

Location

116 South 4th Street, Yakima, Washington

MJRN Associates specialize in providing personalized support services tailored to individuals with disabilities, substance use disorder (SUD) issues, and mental health conditions. Our focus spans from employment assistance to housing support and vibrant community engagement activities.

Volunteers are welcome to participate and help the program with diverse tasks. Refer to the website for further contact info regarding availability and tasks.

Housing Programs - MRJN Associates

Yakima Office
104 S 6th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 225-9175

Shifts vary but typically run from 7:45am – 11:15am on Tuesdays and Fridays.

For Further information about available tasks contact the center:
2629 Main St, Union Gap, WA 98903

(509)457-5111

The Space is open 1-6:30 p.m., Monday-Friday (except on days when YNHS is closed)

Tasks: 

• Ensure that attendees sign in (pronoun, preferred name, time in and visit reason)

•  Have attendees fill out the “Gratitude Board” and show them the “What’s Happening?”

•  Offer snacks and/or drinks

•  Brief new attendees on community agreements and, if possible, ask them when they can take some one-on-one time to fill out an intake

•  Introduce new attendees and give them a quick tour

  
  

  For further information on tasks or volunteer hours please refer to the website to find contact information.

  call 509-454-4143 and ask for Human Resources, https://ynhs.org/uploads/files/Volunteer-Application_Fillable5_21.pdf

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Administrative Assistants

• Fundraisers

• Interns

• Mentors

• Special Events Community Outreach

• Volunteer Guest Speakers

Sunnyside, Washington 98944

Phone: (509) 837-6689

(509) 837-6689

Contact Information: Rider lessons are currently being offered 4 days a week, Monday through Thursday, with opportunities to choose a day and time that best fits your schedule.

If you would like to take the next step toward becoming a Pegasus Project volunteer, please contact Amy Stoothoff, Program Coordinator, at 509-965-6990 or email volunteer@pegasusrides.com

When a family enters the dependency court system, the goal is to provide services and support so that the family can be safely reunited. It is vital for children in the foster care system to have consistency and often a CASA volunteer is the only person who remains stable in a time where there are many changes in a child's life.

A CASA volunteer must complete an initial training of 30 hours, which includes four hours of observation in the courtroom, and pass a criminal background check as well as a Child Protective Services history check.

Check the website for precise information about the volunteer work.

Yakima County Volunteers & CERT | Yakima County, WA

volunteers have a completed basic training and the following:

Within one year after basic training, complete the following three online courses, at no cost (these require a FEMA SID):

1. Introduction to Incident Command System (IS-100.b)

2. ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (IS-200.b)

3. National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction (IS-700.a)

For further information please check the website.

Date: Saturday, April 26

from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Lunch will be provided to students volunteering.

Location: Toppenish Middle School (104 Goldendale Ave).