Opportunity Details

DESC receives donations of clothing and other supplies at our donation center located in the Columbia City area of Seattle that then need to be sorted and organized to ensure our DESC programs can access and provide essential resources to our DESC clients across our housing, shelter, and outreach programs. Groups are needed periodically to help with larger-scale sorting needs or with organizing these supplies and cleaning the donation center spaces to help accommodate future incoming donations. Because these goods are utilized by all programs at DESC, it is a great way for a group of 10 - 25 people to be able to make an impact across the entire organization with their time. Weekdays are preferred, and dates/times are flexible. Typically this activity is 2 - 3 hours in length, but the date, time, and shift length will be determined through correspondence with your team lead.

PARTICIPANTS: Minimum of 10 volunteers - maximum of 25 (FLEXIBLE) / Facilitated at DESC by DESC representative. We can offer 2 sessions in October.

LOCATION: This opportunity will be completed in person at DESC's Donation Processing Center located in Columbia City area of Seattle

DURATION: Shifts typically range in timeframe from 2 - 3 hours (timeframe determined by group's preferences). M - F shifts between 9AM - 4PM preferred, but can also discuss other options if needed. Reach out to coordinate possible dates and times for this activity.

GEOGRAPHIC REACH: DESC provides housing to our neighbors in need with 17 permanent supportive housing locations across the Seattle area. We recently opened our first location outside of Seattle in the Burien community. We also provide vital services to those experiencing homelessness across all of King County.

No funding required

***all volunteers must be 18 years or older and adhere to DESC's masking and other safety guidelines.

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Opportunity Details

Each time a new resident moves into one of our permanent supportive housing locations, they receive a “Move-In Kit” that provides household essentials to help get them started in their new home. These items include things like towels, bedding, dishes, cookware, etc. Volunteers will be creating handmade cards welcoming new residents home using art supplies, creativity, and special messages they would like to share.

PARTICIPANTS: This project can be hosted with a DESC representative at a Microsoft location, DESC location, or virtually. We can offer 5 in-person facilitated sessions in October.

In-person at Microsoft with a DESC representative = Min of 20 participants and no max
In-person at DESC with a DESC representative = Min of 10 - Max of 25 (Flexible)
Virtual = no min or max

LOCATION: This opportunity is best completed in-person and can be done at Microsoft or a DESC location *can discuss virtual options if needed

DURATION: Total time for project = 45 min - 2 hrs (depending on in-person/virtual and location)

GEOGRAPHIC REACH: DESC provides housing to our neighbors in need with 17 permanent supportive housing locations across the Seattle area. We recently opened our first location outside of Seattle in the Burien community. We also provide vital services to those experiencing homelessness across all of King County.

FUNDING: Minimal funding to cover cost of card-making materials preferred but not required.

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Opportunity Details

Make a holiday card for someone who has experienced or is experiencing homelessness to remind them that they are not forgotten!

Downtown Emergency Services Center (DESC) works to end homelessness for the most vulnerable and marginalized members of the Seattle and King County communities in Washington state through housing, behavioral and physical health, and crisis response services. For those that we serve, the holiday season can be especially tough. DESC works to ensure that no one is forgotten during the holidays by providing over 2500 gifts to DESC residents in our housing programs as well as clients receiving other services. Learn more about DESC, then create a holiday card (using online form for virtual sessions) for someone that DESC serves. These cards will be distributed with a holiday gift to DESC clients and residents! *** This activity can be in-person at a Microsoft or DESC location or held virtually via teams.

PARTICIPANTS: This project can be hosted with a DESC representative at a Microsoft location, DESC location, or virtually. We can offer 5 in-person facilitated sessions in October.

In-person at Microsoft with a DESC representative = Min of 20 participants and no max
In-person at DESC with a DESC representative = Min of 10 - Max of 25 (Flexible)
Virtual = no min or max

LOCATION: This opportunity can be completed in-person at Microsoft or a DESC location / also available to conduct virtually

DURATION: Total time for this project: virtual = 45 - 60 minutes / in-person = 1 - 2 hrs (flexible)

GEOGRAPHIC REACH: DESC provides housing to our neighbors in need with 17 permanent supportive housing locations across the Seattle area. We recently opened our first location outside of Seattle in the Burien community. We also provide vital services to those experiencing homelessness across all of King County.

FUNDING: Minimal funding to cover cost of card-making materials preferred but not required.

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Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
In-person session led by DESC (10 participant min / max based on location)	5	n/a	n/a
Virtual session led by DESC (no min/max)	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

We are looking for volunteers for our 27th Annual Run, Walk & Roll, which will take place on SUNDAY, September 15th, at Griffith Park in Los Angeles. We need around 100 volunteers on Sunday (anytime between 5 am - 12 pm) PLUS around 24 volunteers for Saturday, September 14th (anytime between 9 am - 8 pm). Please sign up for the shifts that you can help with. Volunteers under 18 are welcome but must have a guardian present. Funds raised from this event will support our free educational and community outreach programs. Our volunteers are crucial to the success of this event, so we appreciate your time and talents!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Event Set-Up (Tents, Tables, Chairs, Boxes) - Day Before Event	12	n/a	n/a
Volunteer Guard - Day Before Event	4	n/a	n/a
Volunteer Guard - Day Before Event	4	n/a	n/a
Event Volunteer	20	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Toiletry Kits are essential to the women and gender diverse individuals who we serve at DWC. Our Day Center provides daily access to showers for women and gender diverse individuals experiencing homelessness, making toiletry kits an everyday need for the community members we serve. We ask that toiletry kits include travel-size containers of: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a new pair of socks.

Donation Requirement: We ask that volunteer groups provide all items needed for toiletry kits.

Availability: We accept toiletry kit drop-offs Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 11:30 am. You can schedule a donation drop-off by visiting our website, clicking 'Get Involved' > 'Donate Goods', then choosing 'Schedule Your Donation Appointment'. If no available times will work for your drop-off, please email groupvolunteerevents@downtownwomenscenter.org.

Opportunity Details

A home-cooked meal is one of the most basic needs in our Day Center. In our cooking club, you will prepare a meal for 180 women and gender diverse individuals with 5-7 of your colleagues. You will provide sponsorship of $650 for the meal, and DWC will provide a kitchen leader, fresh ingredients, and step-by-step instructions. You will then get to serve the delicious meal you prepared! We ask that anyone who comes to the kitchen is over 18 years old and wears closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing.

Number of Volunteers: 5 – 7

Sponsorship Fee: $650

Availability: We offer cooking clubs Wednesday – Sunday. Lunch shifts last from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, except for Thursdays, which run 8:30 am – 12:00 pm. Breakfast shifts run from 5:30 – 8:30 am (please note that breakfast cooking club volunteers will not have access to parking at 5:30 am; for this time slot, we recommend using rideshare or public transportation).

Opportunity Details

Every year, Wilderness Inquiry partners with the National Park Service, City of Minneapolis, and City of Saint Paul to host the Great River Race on the Mississippi River. The big race funds the Canoemobile Minnesota outdoor education program, addressing the opportunity gap in our schools and reaching more than 25,000 youth annually. Join us at our in-person celebration to race on the Mighty Mississippi in a 24-foot canoe. This action packed event will be a day of fun, purpose, and impact!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Boat Wrangler	10	n/a	n/a
Lunch Facilitation	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Please Note: You must sign up on our website at www.specialreach.com/get-involved

SummerFEST program at Morgan's Wonderland Camp (23400 Cibolo Vista, San Antonio TX) from July 29 - August 2 from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM daily. Volunteers scheduled for this program can expect to help develop the social skills of children with developmental delays (ages 6 to 18) and/or their siblings (5 and up) y supporting them to participate in activities the camp features such as, horseback riding, bike riding trails, archery, and more! All our programs are staffed and supervised by certified special education teachers, licensed speech pathologists, a registered nurse, etc.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Day 1 - SummerFEST	20	n/a	n/a
Day 2 - SummerFEST	20	n/a	n/a
Day 3 - SummerFEST	20	n/a	n/a
Day 4 - SummerFEST	20	n/a	n/a
Day 5 - SummerFEST	20	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

DeafBlind Ontario Services is focused on individuals who are deafblind, as well as people who are Deaf, hard of hearing or non-verbal with a developmental disability. We offer an array of services that support people to live their best lives. This is an opportunity to provide hands-on assistance with some spring clean up to our supported living homes in Ontario, allowing our front line employees to concentrate on what they do best - supporting people to live their best lives. Tasks include: Van detailing; gardening; cleaning all windows; small repairs; cleaning the walkway railing. Budget request: $500 to cover cost of gardening & cleaning tools & supplies, plants, soil, mulch, etc.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Afternoon	6	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

You will be taught how to weave rugs and then asked to help in any of the following ways, depending on your interest:
* Teaching
* loom warping
* materials management
* other activities as aris in making and selling rugs