Volunteering Students must bring a form to document their service and request that the event supervisor enter the hours earned, complete an evaluation, and sign. Forms are available in the College and Career Center; you may also print a form by going to https://www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/domain/324 and selecting the left tab marked Volunteer Forms. Volunteer Opportunities Find Them The following sites list or search for volunteer opportunities. Find Your Match TOGETHER! Thurston County Volunteer Matching Service. Note that some of the matches will be too far away to be practical. Lists volunteer opportunities in Thurston County. ------------------------------------------------------------------- The Family Resource Guide lists services available to community members. Most of these are organizations that can use volunteers. www.volunteermatch.org Enter Lacey WA or Olympia, WA in the box following the prompt What do you care about in? www.watogether.org for the application form, select Get Involved then select Volunteer Opportunities -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.watogether.org select the Resources tab, then English 2016-2018 for the list Volunteer Opportunities One Time Events One Time Events: These events are scheduled for a specific date and time. Sponsoring Organization Event / Location Date & Time Special Criteria or Restrictions Contact Information many Multiple volunteer opportunities in Thurston County. varied Go to https://goo.gl/klre7c to view the list
Evergreen Forest Elementary Movie Night. Volunteers will set up, run concessions, and clean up the gym. September 22 nd MUST have an approved NTPS student volunteer application on file and approval by EFES Principal. Contact Becky at rwll@comcast.net with questions. For student volunteer application, go to www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/volunteer City of Olympia Historic Society Downtown Clean Up. Get downtown Olympia ready for fall 2017 Arts Walk. Cleaning supplies provided. Coffee & donuts too! Tour of mid-century historic buildings. Serve as a docent in one of six locations September 30 th 8:30 a.m. 12 noon Registration deadline is September 27 th October 7 th 1:00 4:00 p.m. Contact Kim Combs kim@downtownolympia.org 360-357.8948 Contact Michelle Sadlier msadlier@ci.olympia.wa.us City of Lacey Lake Lois Habitat Restoration. Volunteers will remove invasive plant species and water the native ones at Lake Lois in Lacey. Wear work clothes, including long pants and gloves. Tools and equipment provided; bring a water bottle. Oct 14 th 10:00 a.m. 12 noon Call 360-491-0857 and ask for Carolyn. American Cancer Society Making Strides Walk. Volunteers will assist at the starting/ending point of the Walk. 20 volunteers needed! October 21 st Contact Alexa for times Sign up by contacting Alexa Warden, lexwardenacs@gmail.com or 360-789-9426 Evergreen Forest Elementary Harvest Carnival. Set up, clean up, and work in a booth. Have fun with the kids! October 27 th MUST have an approved NTPS student volunteer application on file and approval by EFES Principal. Find the student volunteer application and sign up at www.evergreenforestptsa.org/volunteer.html Volunteer Opportunities Ongoing Ongoing: These organizations have a continual need for volunteers. Sponsoring Organization Event Date, Time, Special Criteria, Restrictions Contact Information
Department of Ecology Multiple opportunities. Check out the links from their Ecology for Educators & Students page. (Note that several pages have not been updated/or are not found) This organization partners with lower-income people to create gardens for growing their own food as well as numerous outreach and education/training campaigns. Volunteers can paint, make phone calls, letter signs, take photos, weed gardens, repair tools, post flyers, and perform many other tasks. Various dates & times http://www.ecy.wa.gov/services/ee/vol.html Garden Raised Bounty GRuB Orientation required; sign up online. Schedule volunteer time or drop in every Wednesday, 2-5 p.m. Elli Kellogg volunteer@goodgrub.org or Call 360-753-5522 ext. 208 to begin your volunteer application process. Read more about it at http://goodgrub.org/
Hands On Children s Museum Volunteers may sign up for special events such as Sand In the City, regularly scheduled days, or internships. Duties could include face painting, cleaning up, greeting visitors, helping with art activities, food service, marketing/promoting, and more. Volunteers stamp books, put on new covers, shelve items, assist patrons, and more. Minimum age is 13. Application with criminal background questionnaire required. Peggy McCanna with questions, pmccanna@hocm.org or Call 360-956-0818 More information at http://www.hocm.org/volunteer/ Lacey Timberland Library times with the library s Volunteer Coordinator Call 360-491-3860 or hr@trlib.org https://goo.gl/g9utbf North Thurston Public Schools You may volunteer in elementary or middle schools in our school district. Some schools have after school programs and/or evening events sponsored by the school or PTA. NTPS Student Volunteer Application required; BUT coordinate with the school to establish what volunteering work you will do BEFORE you submit your application. Complete an online Student Volunteer application. Go to ww.nthurston.k12.wa.us/, select the Community tab then Volunteer Call or visit the school directly and request name and contact information for that school s Volunteer Coordinator Providence Health International Over 12,000,000 pounds of medical surplus is disposed of every single year in the U.S. Volunteers sort, package, and load some of this surplus which will be sent to over 25 countries in desperate need. Shifts are typically 3 hours long, but can be shorter if needed. ACT Wednesdays are good days to help out; your whole club can go together. laura.rodriguez@providence.org to set up dates and times. Rebuilding Together, South Sound Rebuilding Together brings volunteers and communities together to improve (for safety) the homes and lives of low-income homeowners. Volunteers can work as translators, photographers, interns, support staff, and as repair persons (no experience required!) hours directly with the organization Hanna Hill hhill@rebuildingtogetherss.org or Call 253-238-0977 South Sound Reading Foundation Sort, count, and label books set up a time that works for you Story Time at Cabela s read to children on Saturday mornings Adopt-a-daycare call for more info. BookVan Volunteer distribute free books; e-mail for more info hours directly with the organization Call 360-412-4499 to inquire about programs or read2me@nthurston.k12.wa.us
The Habitat Store The South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity s store needs teenage volunteers to keep it running smoothly. Students 18 and older may also volunteer to help build homes; absolutely NO experience needed. Minimum age 14. Arrange your hours with Volunteer Coordinator. Application available online at http://goo.gl/bzbtpr Call 360-956-3456 ext. 6 for Chantal Krystiniak, Volunteer Coordinator South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity The Stream Team If you are interested in preserving our natural water resources by restoring, protecting, and through education, you should contact the Stream Team. On-going projects. Go to their site and read about all the different ways they need you. You can participate when and how you are able. Minimum age without parent is 12 Kim Benedict kbenedic@ci.lacey.wa.us or Call 360-438-2687 https://goo.gl/xgd2nu Thurston County Food Bank Volunteers can expect to stock shelves, assist customers, and/or perform other administrative and manual labor tasks. Located at 220 Thurston Ave. in downtown Olympia, 2 blocks from the transit center times directly with the Food Bank. Many shifts to choose from. Call 360-352-8597 ext. 107 or volunteers@thurstoncountyfoodbank. org https://goo.gl/ujzjex Washington Trails Association YWCA Orientation required Youth and Teen Trail Work Parties. Minimum age 10. One-day work parties in various locations. Parental Consent form required. The Olympia YWCA welcomes high school volunteers. Jobs include various Girls programs, the Other bank front office support, office/yard general maintenance, and support in the clothing boutique. times directly with the YWCA. Application on website. Details at https://goo.gl/1ywuzl http://ywcaofolympia.org/ Call Tatoyma at 360-352-1593 or twimbush@ywcaofolympia.org
Volunteer Opportunities Longer Term Longer Term: Volunteers are asked to commit to a specified period of time to benefit both the sponsoring organization and the volunteer. Sponsoring Organization Big Brother Big Sister For Heaven s Sake Animal Rescue Event Volunteer are paired with a child to become a friend and form a steady relationship with him/her. Student volunteers meet with the child at the Lacey Boys and Girls Club. A separate program involves volunteering at Nisqually Middle School. For mature student volunteers who wish to work directly with orphaned or injured wild animals. FHSARR is located in Rochester. Date, Time, Special Criteria, Restrictions Minimum 1-year commitment, 1 hour per week Must be willing to provide SSN for the background check Minimum 6-month commitment of at least one 4-hour shift per week due to investment of extensive training for volunteers Contact Information Applications available in the College and Career Center Call 360-943-0409 http://www.swwabigs.org/ Be SURE to read About Volunteering on this page BEFORE submitting an online application. https://goo.gl/ohn37m Lacey Police Department s Explorer Post 747 Thurston County Animal Services The Lacey Police Department sponsors this opportunity to experience different areas of law enforcement, service to the community, and the development of skills related to leadership and discipline. Volunteer duties can include being a kennel helper, office helper, project helper, public events worker, shelter helper, fostering a pet, and more. Looking for dedicated long-term volunteers only. Minimum age is 15 ½ Minimum age 14. Due to intensive training required, volunteers must commit to 4 hours per month for at least 6 months. Brochures and applications available in the College and Career Center Call Officer Matt Koehler 360-459-4333 or mkoehler@ci.lacey.wa.us http://jointanimalservices.org/volunteer/ Call Volunteer Coordinator 360-352-2510 or volunteer@jointanimalservies.org
Thurston County Search and Rescue Washington Explorer Search and Rescue is a statewide organization comprised of youth and adult volunteers dedicated to helping those who are lost or injured in wilderness or urban settings. They also assist the Sheriff s Department in other missions such as flood control and crime scene evidence searches. Other activities they are involved in are: parking lot attendants, sand bagging during floods, and other community activities. Training for new members is offered twice a year. Feel free to attend any meeting, however, to find out more. Call Roger Ramsdell 360-789-6737 More information at http://www.tcwesar.com/index.htm