Opportunity Details

Help us welcome our new class of DanceChance students by prepping their welcome packets and writing a note of encouragement. We'll come to you - this activity is perfect for a team lunch hour!

DanceChance was created in 1994 by PNB School Founding Director Francia Russell to improve equity and access in classical ballet training. Partnering with Seattle Public Schools, this bedrock youth program invites students demonstrating unique attributes for classical ballet to study at Pacific Northwest Ballet School free of charge, dependent only upon students’ potential and interest in dance. DanceChance aims to enrich the lives of each participant through the opportunity to study classical ballet, to cultivate a diverse School and Company, and to train and nurture the next generation of dancers.

DanceChance students receive weekly ballet classes with introductions to other dance genres, free dancewear, PNB performance tickets, and opportunities to perform in professional productions and student showings. PNB covers all costs including transportation to and from PNB. DanceChance alumni have gone on to join the PNB Company as professional dancers (like Soloist Kuu Sakuragi) and other ballet companies. Eric Hipolito, Jr., pictured below, is a DanceChance alum who danced with PNB and is now a faculty member.

As PNB prepares for our 2024-2025 DanceChance program, we invite Microsoft employees to help us welcome these wonderful students. In particular, we seek help to prep welcome kits for our Level I students prior to their first day on October 12, 2024 - we welcomed 78 new students last year and anticipate another large class this year. Prepping the welcome kits includes stuffing folders with necessary paperwork, labeling folders, packing bags with dancewear, and the best part - writing a note of encouragement to these young dancers.

This is the perfect opportunity for a team of up to 25 to complete over a lunch hour or other one-hour period, and we'll come to you with all the necessary supplies. You just need to reserve a space on the Microsoft campus and bring your team!

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Walk Like MADD is our signature event to raise awareness on the dangers of substance impaired driving and raise vital funds, so we can provide direct support services to the victim survivors and educate the community on the ultimate consequences of this 100% preventable crime. Many who participate have a common bond. They know someone who has been injured or killed in a substance impaired driving crash, or they feel strongly about ending drunk driving.

With every step taken and each dollar raised, we support MADD's lifesaving mission to keep our families and communities safe.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Walk Like MADD Kansas Volunteers	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

DESCRIPTION - For years, volunteers have brought warmth and relief to YES families who are experiencing hard times through the YES Gift Card Drive. During such uncertain times and with so many families in need, the need for support is greater than ever before.

This is why your support as a Gift Card Drive volunteer is so crucial. With this helping hand, families will be able to purchase groceries, clothing, school supplies, or other items they may need.

How to become a gift card volunteer:
As a volunteer, you commit to donating gift cards in $25 or $50 increments to any of the following stores:
Target
Fred Meyer/QFC
Safeway
Walmart
VISA

We ask that you only purchase gift cards for the locations listed above. This is to ensure that distributed gifts are more equitable for all families. You can purchase as many gift cards as you like!

Contactless gift card purchases:
Please visit our website at the URL below for directions on how to purchase gift cards online: https://www.youtheastsideservices.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/gift-card-drive/

Please mail gift cards directly to our Bellevue location at the address listed below or you can drop them off in person at our Bellevue location.

Youth Eastside Services
Attn: Becca Holbrook
999 164th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98008

Questions?
If you have any questions or would like to drop off gift cards in person, please reach out to Becca Holbrook at beccah@youtheastsideservices.org.

PARTICIPANTS - This opportunity can be completed by as many people as would like to participate.

LOCATION - This opportunity can be completed in person, or the gift cards can be purchased online following the guidance in the description above.

DURATION - There is no defined timeframe for this opporutnity.

GEOGRAPHIC REACH - Youth Eastside Services' main campus is located in Bellevue, WA. We also have satellite locations in other cities in East King County.

FUNDING REQUIRED - Funding would be required to purchase the gift cards.

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Opportunity Details

DESCRIPTION - Help write or create motivational Inspirational cards for encouragement, gratitude, and self-Care. This project will be used for youth in mental health counseling and substance use therapy and support groups, which address issues such as substance use, depression, anxiety, and more.

We’d like to have 25 caring letters/notes for YES recovery and support groups.

Letters/notes can be done using notecards, postcards, stationary or any type of paper available. Cards/letters can be scanned and photocopied or laminated.

LOCATION - This opportunity can be completed in-person as a group, or virtually as individuals.

FACILITATION - This opportunity is non-hosted.

DURATION - Creating, writing, typing, and/or drawing the letters takes about 5-10 minutes for one person.

GEOGRAPHIC REACH - Youth Eastside Services is located in Bellevue, WA, and the youth we serve, that would be receiving these cards, live in East King County.

FUNDING REQUIRED - The cost of purchasing supplies varies depending on what your group or team would like to do. You could utilize items on hand to hand-make the cards, or they could be purchased online or at a store.

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Opportunity Details

DESCRIPTION - Art kits will be used for youth in mental health therapy and support groups, which address issues such as depression and anxiety, substance use, homelessness, family conflicts, and more.

Volunteers will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the mental health and recovery of East King County youth by gathering and assembling art kits to be used for therapy and support groups.

Art kits can include the following items:
• 1 pair of scissors (any size or brand)
• Paper (about 25 sheets or one paper tablet with no lines)
• 8, 10, or 12-count pack of washable markers (any size or brand)
• 12-count pack of colored pencils (any size or brand)
• 1 glue stick (any size or brand)
• 8 or 12-count washable watercolor set (any brand)

All art supplies can be assembled into one-gallon size zip lock bag or similar size bag.
We’d like to have 25 art kits gathered and assembled.

PARTICIPANTS - The activity could be completed by a group of any size, although if the group size stays around 20-30 people and you have enough supplies, the project could be completed twice or more

LOCATION - This opportunity is best completed in-person, but could also be done virtually if a designate is able to procure and distribute the needed materials to those participating.

FACILITATION - This opportunity is non-hosted.

DURATION - Assembling art kits takes about 3 to 5 minutes for one person to unpackage the supplies purchased and assemble them into one art kit. With 25-30 people the activity could last up to 45 minutes to an hour depending on if volunteers are assembling at the same time whether in person or virtually.

GEOGRAPHIC REACH - Youth Eastside Services' main location is in Bellevue, WA. The youth we serve, who will be benefiting from these kits, live in East King County.

FUNDING REQUIRED - Youth Eastside Services (YES) does not have supplies for art kits to be assembled by our organization at this time. We would like volunteers to procure the items and assemble the art kits with their teams/departments. The cost for purchasing supplies for art kits varies depending on the brand and where items are purchased such as Amazon, Target, dollar store, etc. Generally, each art kit for one person to assemble can cost up to $10-25.

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Opportunity Details

DESCRIPTION - Microsoft employees will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the mental health and recovery of East King County children, youth, and their families by gathering and assembling snack kits to be used for counseling sessions and support groups. Snack bags will be used for 1:1 counseling sessions and support/recovery groups, which address issues such as substance use, depression, anxiety, and more.

All snacks must be individually packaged.

Snack bags can include a variety of the following items or other options, but at least 5 items and MUST be peanut free:
• 1 granola bar
• 1 fruit snack (snack size)
• 1 bag of popcorn (snack size)
• 1 bag of pretzels (snack size)
• 1 fig bar (snack size)
• 1 mini size bottled water

All snack supplies can be assembled into a one-gallon size zip lock bag or similar size bag.
We’d like to have 25 total snack kits assembled for counseling sessions and recovery and therapy groups this fall.

PARTICIPANTS - If the group size stays around 20-30 people and you have enough supplies, the project could be completed twice or more and last up to 25-45 minutes to an hour depending on if volunteers are assembling at the same time whether in person or virtually.

LOCATION - This opportunity is best completed in-person, however kits could be assembled virtually if there is a designated person who can purchase the individual items ahead of time.

DURATION - Assembling kits takes about 3 to 5 minutes for one person to unpack the supplies purchased and assemble them into a one-gallon-sized bag.

GEOGRAPHIC REACH - Youth Eastside Services' main campus is in Bellevue, WA. The clients we serve are youth in East King County.

FUNDING REQUIRED - Youth Eastside Services (YES) does not have supplies for Snack Kits to be assembled by our organization at this time. We would like volunteers to procure the items and assemble the kits with their teams/departments.

The cost for purchasing individually packaged snacks varies depending on the brand and where items are purchased such as Costco, Amazon, Target, etc. Generally, each snack bag for one person to assemble can cost up to $10-15.

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Opportunity Details

The inaugural WVU Medicine Children's Mid-Ohio Valley Gala will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2022. This event is set to raised critical funds to help WVU Medicine Children's take care of the sick and injured kids in the greater Parkersburg area. We need help tearing down and packing up from this black-tie optional event.

Available Shifts

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

Opportunity Details

DESCRIPTION - Microsoft employees will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the mental health and recovery of East King County children, youth, and their families by gathering and assembling HALT (hungry, angry, lonely, and tried) Kits youth in substance use therapy and support groups, which address issues such as substance use, depression, anxiety, and more.

HALT kits can include the following items:
• 2 - Individually packaged non-perishable, peanut-free snacks (examples, popcorn, granola bar, fig bars, fruit bars, crackers, Takis, cheese & crackers, etc.)
• 1 small bouncy ball (brand and size of choice)
• A note with words of encouragement, quote, saying, or an affirmation
• 1 small fidget toy (brand and size of choice) Fidget bike chain flippy chain toy
• 1 package of hard candy (brand and size of choice) suckers (caramel apple), or lifesavers
• 1 reusable water bottle (brand and size of choice)
• 1 individual pack of tea (brand and size of choice) decaffeinated
• 1 individual pack of cocoa (brand and size of choice)

All HALT supplies can be assembled into a one-gallon size zip lock bag or similar size bag.

PARTICIPANTS - There is no limit to the number of participants, although we’d like to have 25 HALT kits gathered and assembled for recovery and therapy groups this fall.

LOCATION - This opportunity is best completed in person as a group, although could be done individually if a designate is able to purchase and distribute the items to each participant.

FACILITATION - This is a non-hosted opportunity.

DURATION - Assembling kits takes about 3 to 5 minutes for one person to unpack the supplies purchased and assemble them into a one-gallon-sized bag. If the group size stays around 20-30 people and you have enough supplies, the project could be completed twice or more and last up to 25-45 minutes to an hour depending on if volunteers are assembling at the same time whether in person or virtually.

GEOGRAPHIC REACH - Youth Eastside Services' main campus is located in Bellevue, WA, and the youth we serve who will benefit from these kits live in East King County.

FUNDING REQUIRED - Youth Eastside Services (YES) does not have supplies for HALT kits to be assembled by our organization at this time. We would like volunteers to procure the items and assemble the kits with their teams/departments.

The cost for purchasing supplies for varies depending on the brand and where items are purchased such as Amazon, Target, dollar store, etc. Generally, each HALT kit for one person to assemble can cost up to $10-25.

#Give2023

Opportunity Details

The inaugural WVU Medicine Children's Mid-Ohio Valley Gala will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2022. This event is set to raised critical funds to help WVU Medicine Children's take care of the sick and injured kids in the greater Parkersburg area. We need help setting up for this black-tie optional event. Set up duties would possibly include things such as placing decor, auction set up, etc.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Set up	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Gaming Cxmmunity Co. is a non-profit focused on bridging the digital divide in the gaming and esports industries for minority students.
Our team is in need of non-profit development/logistics mentor that will help guide the executive team in business planning and operations for the next year.
We have partners like Microsoft, Comcast, Boys & Girls Club, Riot Games, Version1/Rokkr, etc. that have deliverables and KPIs that we need to meet, while also making a genuine impact to the communities we're serving.
This mentor would help the team align the KPIs/goals of our partnerships with the overall company goals.
They would also help ensure we are compliant based on federal and local governmental requirements.
This mentor would play a key role in our funding and activation strategic planning for 2023.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Non-profit Business Development Mentor	no limit	n/a	n/a