Opportunity Details

Imagine Housing is the largest nonprofit, permanent, affordable housing developer that is based on the Eastside. With a diverse team of skilled professionals and community partners, we deliver individualized support that meets every person where they are while creating a place to call home.

Samma Senior Apartments in Bothell will open its doors in the fall this year and welcome 76 new residents. The goal is to provide each person moving in with a cheerful door hanger that says "Welcome Home" to brighten up the hallways of this brand new affordable housing development.

We need your creativity to welcome seniors home! Imagine Housing will provide craft supplies and ideas, but we need your help to make every senior feel like this Samma Senior Apartments is HOME.

PARTICIPANTS: This project would be best with a group of 15 - 40 people. An Imagine Housing representative would like to host the event at a Microsoft location easily accessible to the team(s) who would be participating. We can offer 1 facilitated session in October.

FACILITATION: This is an in-person only volunteer opportunity. An Imagine Housing representative would facilitate this event. We would like for this event to be held Eastside Microsoft location easily accessible to the Microsoft employees who participate.

DURATION: 30 mins - 2 hours

GEOGRAPHIC REACH: Imagine Housing is based in Bellevue. We would love to do this event at the Redmond Microsoft campus for easy access for both Microsoft employees and the Imagine Housing representative.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Funding/Supplies Required: Volunteer location (Microsoft campus on the Eastside), Imagine Housing will provide supplies
Type of Volunteer Project: Crafting, In-person
Event Characteristics: Hands-on, group/scalable event size, 1 event in October for 15-40 participants, drop ins welcome
Your Impact: Seniors aged 55 and older who make less than $44,850 per year will feel welcomed home into their brand new apartment (Learn more at: https://imaginehousing.org/samma)

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Opportunity Details

The Sophia Way currently has two shelters on the Eastside that serves 21 women experiencing homelessness at Sophia’s Place in Bellevue and 40 women at Helen’s Place in Kirkland.

All year round, we request cooked meals for weekday lunches and dinners, and weekend breakfast. Your group has the opportunity to cook meals together and deliver it to the shelters on a date/time of your choosing. The shelter staff will then take it from your car so you don’t have to enter the building.

To select a date for your meal donation, SIGN UP HERE: https://thesophiaway.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=80149

Cooking a meal
- The meal must be prepared on the day of donation or the day prior
- Please prepare a complete meal (main and side dish) for the number of women selected to ensure they all receive a full meal
- Meals must be ready-to-serve and ready-to-eat. Please bring the meal in disposable containers (aluminum trays are a good option). It is not necessary to bring plates, bowls, cutlery, or other serving essentials

Learn more about meal donation and guidelines at https://sophiaway.org/nourish/

Sophia’s Place
Bellevue
3032 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
Lunch for 30 women
Dinner for 21 women
(all days of the week)

Hot breakfast for 21 women
(Saturdays & Sundays)

Helen’s Place
Kirkland
8045 120th Avenue NE
Suite 200
Kirkland, WA 98033
Lunch and dinner for 40 women
(all days of the week)

Hot breakfast for 40 women
(Saturdays & Sundays)

QUESTIONS: Contact Megan - megan.d@sophiaway.org

We are grateful and appreciative of the time and effort you will take to prepare nourishing meals for women sheltering at The Sophia Way.

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Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

The Donation Center is where we unpack, sort, and store in-kind donations for women experiencing homelessness.

The community is very generous with donations and we need help recording, sorting, and organizing the items.

If your group is interested in a micro-volunteering activity at the donation center, please email Megan Duncan - megan.d@sophiaway.org, our Engagement Manager to set up a date and time for your group. We can accommodate up to 40 volunteers at one time and shifts are typically 2-4 hours.

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Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

We are seeking creative and passionate volunteers to help us create short, engaging videos that will guide students into the future of work. Our organization serves low-income students, many of whom are the first in their families to pursue higher education. Your videos will play a crucial role in highlighting diverse career paths, sharing invaluable lessons you wished you’d learned earlier, and offering resources that can make a difference.

Key Topics:

Career Path Highlights: Showcase various career options that students might not have considered.
Life Lessons: Share tips and advice you wish you’d known when you were younger.
Resource Sharing: Introduce useful tools and resources that can help students succeed.
Exploring AI and Automation: Provide insights into how to venture into the fields of AI and automation.
Ethical AI: Discuss the importance of ethics in AI and how students can contribute to a better future.
Who Should Apply? We’re looking for individuals with a passion for education and a knack for storytelling. Whether you’re a professional, a student, or someone with valuable experience to share, we welcome your unique perspective.

Impact: Your contribution will empower students to navigate the evolving job market with confidence and foresight, equipping them with the knowledge and inspiration to pursue fulfilling careers.
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Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Assemble sack lunches for women experiencing homelessness and deliver them to one or both of our shelters, Sophia's Place in Bellevue and Helen's Place in Kirkland.

Event Details:
 Time: Anytime that works for your group
 Location: Your office
 Group Size: Any size group is welcome!

Quantity of bags needed:
 30 bags for Sophia’s Place in Bellevue
 40 bags for Helen’s Place in Kirkland
 Grand total: 70 bags
** You are welcome to supply for both shelters or just one

How to Get Started:
1. Gather Supplies: Collect the items needed for the sack lunches (see shopping
list below).
2. Assemble Lunches: Work together to make the sandwiches, pack the snacks
and drinks, and decorate the bags.
3. Coordinate Delivery: Arrange a time for one of your volunteers to deliver the
lunches.

Gather Supplies:
Lunch bags must include 1 sandwich, 1 drink and at least 2 snack items.
Non-refrigerated items only!

For PB&J Sandwiches:
 Bread: Enough loaves for the number of sandwiches you plan to make
 Peanut Butter: Smooth or chunky, based on preference
 Jelly/Jam: Various flavors for variety (e.g., grape, strawberry, raspberry)

For Drinks (select one):
 Water bottle
 Can of soda
 Juice box or bottle
 Iced tea/ Lemonade bottle

For Snacks to include (select 2 or more items):
 Granola Bars
 Pre-packaged Snacks: Trail mix, nuts, etc.
 Individual bags of chips
 Individual fruit cups (please provide 1 plastic spoon)
 Individual apple sauce (please provide 1 plastic spoon)
 Individual hummus and chip packs
 Fruit/ fruit snacks
 Cookie/ Rice Krispie or other dessert item

For Assembly:
 Paper Lunch Bags
Plastic Wrap or Sandwich Bags: For packing sandwiches individually
 Napkins or Paper Towels: For handling and cleanup
 Disposable Gloves: For handling food
 Plastic knives for spreading nut butter and jelly
 Paper plates or other protected surface for creating sandwiches

Assemble Sack Lunches:
Coordinate a micro-volunteer event with your team to assemble the sandwiches and lunch bags.

Delivery:
One volunteer (or a small group of 5 people or less) from your team can deliver the completed lunches at any convenient (BUT SCHEDULED) time.

Please email Megan Duncan, Engagement Manager, at megan.d@sophiaway.org 24 hours in advance to notify the staff. Include the approximate time of drop-off in your email.

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Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

This event will raise critical funds for the students of Nativity Prep. Nativity Prep is an all scholarship college access program and middle school for historically under resourced students. Nativity supports students in their "11 year journey" toward being the first in their families to graduate from college.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
On Course Set UP and Bag Drop	15	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

About Us:
The Donovan’s Venom is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on curating universal accessibility to fine arts and music education for all. We are passionately dedicated to ensuring that everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, has access to high-quality music education, performance opportunities, and fine art. We aim to inspire, empower, and uplift communities by fostering a love for music and the arts through our commitment to education, inclusivity, diversity, and social impact, which drives us to expand our reach continually and enrich the lives of those we serve.

We’re looking for a Senior Front End Developer to join our growing team!

What you’ll do:
- Develop and maintain high-quality, reusable, and efficient code using React and NextJS
- Implement and maintain server components, actions, data fetching, and caching
- Implement and maintain authentication and authorization systems
- Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
- Write and maintain unit tests for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
- Work on bug fixing and improving application performance

What we’re looking for:
- 2+ years of experience in web development
- 1+ years of experience leading FE Developer Teams
- Experience with transforming Figma wireframes into React
- Experience with form validations, preferably using Zod or Yup
- Experience with Git and version control
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
- Familiar with Next.js and TailwindCSS
- Strong understanding of authentication and authorization concepts
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Strong proficiency in React and TypeScript

Opportunity Details

About Us:
The Donovan’s Venom is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on curating universal accessibility to fine arts and music education for all. We are passionately dedicated to ensuring that everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, has access to high-quality music education, performance opportunities, and fine art. We aim to inspire, empower, and uplift communities by fostering a love for music and the arts through our commitment to education, inclusivity, diversity, and social impact, which drives us to expand our reach continually and enrich the lives of those we serve.

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our growing team!

What you’ll do:
- Lead and manage complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget
- Communicate project status, updates, and key milestones to stakeholders, including senior management and project sponsors
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to project management and implementation
- Mentor and coach junior project management staff, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing
Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and milestones in collaboration with stakeholders and project teams

What we’re looking for:
- 2+ years of experience in Project Management
- Experienced user of industry standard PM tools (Smartsheet, Microsoft projects, etc)
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, with certification (e.g., PMP) preferred
- Knowledge of how to foster attendee participation and collaboration in small and large groups
- Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Opportunity Details

Hospitality Basket Overview

This year, The Sophia Way is on track to house 170 homeless women, and when they move into their new space, they often start with very little to make it feel like home.

Beyond furniture, bedding, towels, and kitchen essentials, we offer a hospitality basket filled with household items to help them settle in comfortably.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Organize a team volunteer event at a location of your choosing or our donation center in Bellevue! Your group will work together to assemble hospitality baskets for the women we serve. To accomplish this project a monetary donation is needed so that The Sophia Way can purchase the items ahead of time. The estimated price for each basket is listed below.

Bathroom Basket ($65 per basket)
- Garbage can (items are placed in garbage can)
- Hand soap
- Plunger
- Shower curtain & hooks
- Shower curtain liner
- Toilet brush & bowl cleaner
- Toilet paper

Kitchen Basket ($125 per basket)
- Aluminum foil & cling wrap
- Dish soap & sponges
- Food storage containers
- Hand soap
- Kitchen trash bags
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Oven mitts & kitchen towels
- Paper towels
- Salt and Pepper shakers (disposable)
- Serving utensils
- Tall kitchen garbage can (items are placed in garbage can)

Laundry & Cleaning Basket ($95 per basket)
- Clorox wipes
- Dryer sheets
- Glass cleaner
- Hangers
- Laundry basket (items are placed in basket)
- Laundry soap
- Misc cleaning cloths and products
- Notepad/pens
- Scissors

Please reach out to Engagement Manager Megan Duncan - megan.d@sophiaway.org to coordinate!

**You can customize this project to fit your team’s capacity—there’s no set number of baskets required.

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Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

About Us:
The Donovan’s Venom is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on curating universal accessibility to fine arts and music education for all. We are passionately dedicated to ensuring that everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, has access to high-quality music education, performance opportunities, and fine art. We aim to inspire, empower, and uplift communities by fostering a love for music and the arts through our commitment to education, inclusivity, diversity, and social impact, which drives us to expand our reach continually and enrich the lives of those we serve.

We’re looking for a Director of Operations to join our growing team!

What you’ll do:
- Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes to provide visibility into the goals, progress, and obstacles of key initiatives
- Provides leadership and management to ensure that the mission and core values of the company are put into practice
- Measure the effectiveness of all process internal and external and provide timely, accurate and complete performance and statistical reports on the operating condition of the company
- Devise strategies for ensuring the growth of programs enterprise-wide, and implement process improvements to maximize output and minimize costs
- Collaborates with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operations infrastructure of systems processes and personnel designed to accommodate meeting the objectives of the organizations

What we’re looking for:
- 2+ years of experience in operations management, including in a managerial position, with a proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and deliver strategic outcomes
- Experience with Salesforce preferred
- Experience in the Non-Profit industry a plus
- Experience with process improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of multiple operational functions and principles, including finance, customer service, production, and employee management
- Attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and correctly
- Ability to streamline or implement structures and roles that boost speed and efficiency while supporting rapidly shifting business demands
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred