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Service Learning Directory

If you are looking for a long-term opportunity to complete a lot of service learning hours at one place, and be able to use it as a job entry on your resume, check out the programs listed on this page. There are links and contacts you can connect with to apply or ask more questions.

If you need help with your search or with completing a volunteer application, Make an Appointment with Mr. Ruiz or stop by the College and Career Center, Room 205a, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Use the Table of Contents below to jump to a specific program:

AIM Seattle

Agency Description: AIM Seattle enriches the lives of people in the disability community through active engagement with and access to movement and the arts. AIM Seattle is always looking for more volunteers to participate in our programs! Our volunteers are an incredibly valuable part of every class and camp, and often the number one thing that group members look forward to each and every week.

  • Position Title: Dance or Music Buddy
  • Position Description: AIM volunteers serve as buddies in Music, Dance, Theatre, and Art class sessions – connecting with and supporting Neurodivergent and Disabled group members, participating in all class activities, and assisting staff as needed.
  • Application Instructions: Please fill out the AIM Settle volunteer form Once you submit your form, one of our staff will contact you.
  • Contact Person: Laina Bentley
  • E-mail Address: laina.bentley@aim-seattle.org
  • Phone: 765-586-2252

Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS)

Agency Description: Asian Counseling and Referral Services ACRS promotes social justice and the well-being and empowerment of Asian Pacific American individuals, families and communities-including immigrants, refugees, and native born – by developing, providing and advocating for innovative community-based multi-lingual services.

Position Title: (1) Food Bank (2) Farm Helper (3) Club Bamboo Kitchen Helper

Backpack Brigade

Agency Description: Go to the volunteer section of the Backpack Brigade ENDS weekend hunger for homeless and food insecure students in King County.

  • Position Title: Packer/Prepper/Driver
  • Position Description: Packing or prepping or delivering some of the 5000 weekend hunger bags that are distributed to kids the week you volunteer.
  • Application Instructions: Go to the volunteer section of the website, read about the different volunteer opportunities, and complete the interest form.
  • Contact Person: Duncan Rowe
  • E-mail Address: volunteer@backpackbrigade.org
  • Phone: 206-495-8983

Ballard Food Bank

Agency Description: Ballard Food Bank (BFB) is a low barrier food bank and community resource hub

  • Position Title: Volunteer
  • Position Description: We have client-facing, back of house, and off-site volunteer opportunities ranging from grocery bagging, sorting incoming food, and harvesting produce.
  • Application Instructions: Visit our Ballard Food Bank website
  • Contact Person: Volunteer Specialist
  • E-mail Address: volunteer@ballardfoodbank.org

Bloodworks Northwest

Agency Description: Bloodworks Northwest’s mission is saving lives through research, innovation, education, excellence in blood, medical and laboratory services in partnership with our community.

Community Lunch on Capitol Hill

Agency Description: Community Lunch on Capitol Hill provides hot, nutritious meals and survival services to those enduring homelessness and economic hardship. Our meals are open to all in a warm, welcoming environment. No sign-up is ever required to eat with us. We are open for meals during the holidays and in inclement weather.

  • Position Title: Volunteer
  • Position Description: Volunteers can help chop ingredients, make sandwiches, bag snacks, help set-up, greet guests, serve lunch, clean up the dining area and the kitchen, and sort donations.
  • Application Instructions: Send an e-mail with your available hours, reason why you would like to volunteer and any related work, OR complete online Community Lunch on Capitol Hill volunteer registration form on website.
  • Contact Person: Emily P is the Executive Director, but she is on leave. Contact Eden at the email address listed below.
  • E-mail Address: volunteer@communitylunch.org

Denise Louie Education Center

Agency Description: Fifty percent of children in our state enter kindergarten unprepared. Low-income and immigrant children who enter kindergarten fare even worse at 74% below expected language, communication, and literacy assessments. Denise Louie Education Center provides multicultural early learning and family support services to help prepare Seattle kids and families for kindergarten and success in school and life.

  • Position Title: Classroom Volunteer
  • Position Description: Support classroom teachers and give children a safe and engaging environment for them to learn in. Gain experience working with children, practice teaching skills, and learn different teaching styles. Tasks may include, but are not limited to: Reading/storytelling, Participating in activities, Keeping the classroom clean and organized, Doing artwork, Helping with meal prep.
  • Application Instructions: The best way to apply – send an email.
  • Contact Person: Jennifer Tieu
  • E-mail Address: volunteer@deniselouie.org
  • Phone: 206-347-6627

East African Community Services

Agency Description: For 21 years, East African Community Services (EACS) has provided diverse education and family empowerment resources to hundreds of East African refugee and immigrant families annually.

Everly Seattle

Agency Description: We are a thrift store located on Capitol Hill, and we are supporting the nonprofit Everly Seattle, which is a new environmental nonprofit focused on helping local communities reduce waste by integrating sustainable habits into their everyday lives.

Family Works

Agency Description: Family Works is a food bank and family resource center which nourishes and strengthens individuals and families by connecting people with support, resources, and community.

  • Position Title: Volunteer
  • Position Description: Assisting the food bank in the daily operations of sorting food, unpacking deliveries, packing food bags, serving our participants, restocking, etc.
  • Application Instructions: Email Kat Johnson at kathrynj@familyworksseattle.org
  • Contact Person: Kat Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator
  • E-mail Address: kathrynj@familyworksseattle.org
  • Phone: 206-647-1788

Heart’n Soul Hospice

Agency Description: At Heart’n Soul Hospice, we start as strangers with our patients and then become family. We accomplish that by appreciating and celebrating the journey that our families, caregivers, and their loved ones are on while they are in our care. Whether you’ve experienced the care of hospice first-hand, or you simply have a heart full of compassion, hospice volunteers make a profound difference.

  • Position Title: Hospice Volunteer 
  • Position Description: Looking to give back, complete service-learning hours, or share your unique talents? Whether you’ve experienced the care of hospice first-hand, or you simply have a heart full of compassion, hospice volunteers make a profound difference. Volunteer opportunities include: Working in the office with staff doing general office duties, such as filing, photocopying, faxing, and answering phones. Working directly with patients and families in the community as a committed listener providing companionship and support. Veteran support through companionship visits with fellow veterans in hospice care, honoring their service and sharing lived experience.
  • Application Instructions: To learn more about how you can help, contact us at Heart’n Soul Hospice and fill out the volunteer form or email Volunteer Coordinator Janice Jackson-Haley.
  • Contact Person: Janice Jackson-Haley
  • E-mail Address: jjacksonhaley@heartnsoulhospice.com
  • Phone: 206-681-7242

Immanuel Community Services

Agency Description: Immanuel Community Services (ICS) has been serving those experiencing hunger and homelessness in the greater Seattle/South Lake Union community for 45 years through our four programs – SLU Food Bank at ICS ,  ICS Hygiene Center , a residential  ICS Recovery Shelter  and  Community Lunch  & Meal program.

Kawabe Memorial House

Agency Description: Kawabe Memorial House is a senior housing and independent living facility for seniors 62 years and older.

  • Position Title: Volunteer
  • Position Description: Activities and relationship building with residents, providing interpreting services.
  • Qualifications: Interest in public health, social work, geriatrics, and aging. Excellent communication skills. Prefer fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin, Taishanese, Korean or Japanese languages.
  • Application Instructions: Send email.
  • Contact Person 1: Reiko Rosenquist, Volunteer Coordinator, reiko@kawabehouse.org
  • Contact Person 2: Emiko Mizuki, Executive Director, emiko@kawabehouse.org
  • Phone: 206-322-4550

Kline Galland Home

Agency Description: Part of the Kline Galland Circle of Care, Kline Galland Home is the only Jewish long-term skilled nursing facility in Washington State and warmly welcomes all faiths. A part of the Seward Park neighborhood for over 100 years, Kline Galland Home currently offers major areas of care: long-term skilled nursing care, short-term care and rehabilitation, memory care and hospice focused care. Residents have the option of engaging in a wide variety of life enrichment activities, such as art, music, games, etc.

  • Position Description: Volunteers support a variety of enriching, stimulating, and fun programs, and enhance the quality of life of residents. Volunteer opportunities include: Life Enrichment Programs, supporting a variety of recreational programming (bingo, card and board games; arts and crafts projects; special interest groups), Pet Visits, Caring Companions (1:1 social visits with residents), Memory Support Programs, such as challah baking, music, trivia or leading special interest groups, Hospitality & Visitor Greeting.
  • Application Instructions: Please complete the brief Kline Galland Home Volunteer Interest Form online and a member of the team will contact you to arrange a phone screening call and email out an application packet, per request.
  • Phone: 206-725-8800

Low Income Housing Institute

Agency Description: The Low Income Housing Institute develops, owns and operates housing for the benefit of low-income, homeless and formerly homeless people in Washington state; advocates for just housing policies at the local and national levels; and administers a range of supportive service programs to assist those we serve in maintaining stable housing and increasing their self-sufficiency. In 2015, LIHI started building Tiny House Villages as a response to the homelessness crisis and as a replacement for tents. Tiny houses offer tremendous benefits over tents – they are safe, weatherproof and lockable – and the Tiny House Villages allow residents to reclaim their dignity and get on a path to permanent housing, employment and connection to supportive services.

  • Position Title: Food Service Volunteer – Frye
  • Position Description: As a volunteer at the Frye, you will learn about the inequitable disparities many homeless individuals face and assist them from overcoming barriers. In this environment the following kitchen duties include but are not limited to: Greeting each resident, Providing prepackaged / pre-prepped food and eating utensils, Providing premade coffee (Mornings only), Implementing and maintaining safe food hygiene standards, Maintaining safe food storage, Performing light janitorial duties in kitchen after each meal.
  • Application Instructions: Contact Natasha Young via natasha.young@lihi.org or 206-405-4506 x109 to set up a time to volunteer.
  • Contact Person: Natasha Young
  • E-mail Address: natasha.young@lihi.org
  • Phone: 206-405-4506 x109

Low Income Housing Institute

Agency Description: The Low Income Housing Institute develops, owns and operates housing for the benefit of low-income, homeless and formerly homeless people in Washington state; advocates for just housing policies at the local and national levels; and administers a range of supportive service programs to assist those we serve in maintaining stable housing and increasing their self-sufficiency. In 2015, LIHI started building Tiny House Villages as a response to the homelessness crisis and as a replacement for tents. Tiny houses offer tremendous benefits over tents – they are safe, weatherproof and lockable – and the Tiny House Villages allow residents to reclaim their dignity and get on a path to permanent housing, employment and connection to supportive services.

  • Position Title: Urban Rest Stop Volunteer – Downtown
  • Position Description: As a volunteer at the Urban Rest Stop, you will learn about the inequitable disparities many homeless individuals face and assist them from overcoming barriers. In this fun work environment, you will be responsible for: Greeting and assisting Urban Rest Stop patrons who use the bathroom, shower, and laundry facilities, Through cleaning of every shower, Wiping down inside washers, laundry baskets, and bathroom counters, Connecting patrons to needed resources, Maintain a high standard of facility cleanliness and service, following agency standards, Restock and control inventory There may also be opportunity to improve and revamp promotional and marketing materials such as the website and pamphlets.
  • Application Instructions: To set up a volunteer Date and Time, contact the Downtown Urban Rest Stop at 206-332-0110 and ask to speak with Tim Barlett between the hours of 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F and 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
  • Contact Person: Tim Barlett
  • E-mail Address: tim.barlett@lihi.org
  • Phone: 206-332-0110

Mary’s Place – 3 locations across King County

Agency Description: Mary’s Place is a nonprofit organization that empowers homeless women, children, and families to reclaim their lives. Mary’s Place opened in 1999 as a drop-in day center for single homeless women in downtown Seattle. In response to the increasing numbers of women and families with children experiencing homelessness, Mary’s Place opened its first emergency family night shelter in 2011 and currently operates one family shelter providing more than 200 individual beds. This shelter operates as a 24/7 Family Center that provides housing, employment, and wellness services each day for families experiencing homelessness.

  • Position Title: Volunteer
  • Position Descriptions:
    • Shelter Support: Needs vary by day, so flexibility is key. Be ready for anything, including helping to fold guest linens, organization tasks, or serving a meal. Must commit to weekly activity.
    • Kids Club Support: Work with children and support fun activities after school or during the day with tots. Must commit to weekly activity.
  • Application Instructions: Complete the New Volunteer Application or send us an email at volunteer@marysplaceseattle.org.
  • Contact: Volunteer Engagement Team
  • E-mail Address: volunteer@marysplaceseattle.org
  • Telephone Number: 206-621-8474 (main desk)

North Helpline

Company/Organization Description: North Helpline is a non-profit organization that works to alleviate hunger and crisis in our community by providing basic human resources such as nutritious food, hygiene items, baby supplies, financial support to avoid eviction or utility shut-off, and other services. North Helpline was founded in 1989 by a group of citizens concerned about the welfare of their neighbors. North Helpline now serves over 3,000 unduplicated households each year and distributes over one million pounds of food through the food bank. Since its inception, it has been their mission to help ensure everyone has food on their table and a roof over their head. We strive to deliver our services to those in need with both dignity and respect.

  • Position Title: Volunteer
  • Position Descriptions: A variety of tasks that include: Food distribution client check-in, assisting clients with the transportation of their groceries to their cars by carts, restocking food crates on the distribution line, sorting food donations, helping in the baby cupboard area, and assisting with administrative tasks as needed. Volunteers will learn about the great needs of social service programs in their community and how their work directly impacts the lives of families, veterans, seniors, and many other individuals in need within the community.
  • Application Instructions: Volunteer Application on North Helpline Website. Select the Volunteer Portal and then choose Sign Up in the top right corner to create a new account. Note: Please select the “Standard Volunteer Track” to complete. Please do not show up for shifts unless you have signed up.
  • Contact Person: Food Access Manager, Claire Schwochow
  • E-mail Address: volunteers@northhelpline.org
  • Phone: 206-413-8271
  • Front Desk Phone: 206-367-3477

Pike Market Food Bank

Agency Description: The Pike Market Food Bank provides groceries to those in need in the downtown and Pike Market area. We strive to be a reliable, stable food resource for anyone in our community.

  • Position Title: Food Bank Support 
  • Position Description: Food Bank Support, Onsite, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with extended hours until 7 pm on Wednesday. There are several tasks and roles a volunteer could help with on-site at the food bank, from passing out groceries to packing deliveries to picking up and sorting donations. There are many different things the food bank may need help with that can suit a variety of different skill sets. We have both client-facing and back-of-house positions, all of which still allow you to connect with and support our community.
  • Application Instructions: Fill out our Pike Market Food Bank Volunteer Application. From there, the Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to you about your application and role assignment. Please note that we process applications in the order they are received.
  • Contact Person: Tahtiana Castillo-Garcia (Assistant Manager/Volunteer Coordinator)
  • E-mail Address: volunteers@pmsc-dtfb.org
  • Phone: 206-626-6462

Rainier Valley Food Bank

Agency Description: The Rainier Valley Food Bank provides food assistance and other essential resources to the South Seattle community. We empower with knowledge, nourish with great food and serve with compassion.

  • Position Title: Volunteer
  • Position Description: Descriptions are listed on the website.
  • Application Instructions: Go to the Volunteer section of the Rainier Valley Food Bank website and click on Signup to Volunteer. Opportunities are listed for each day and will include the type of activity and time. If you want to earn credit for your experience, take the Agreement with you and get it signed by the Volunteer Coordinator.
  • Contact Person: Attiyya Yafeu
  • E-mail Address: attiyya.yafeu@rvfb.org
  • Phone: 206-372-1462

School Connect Washington

Agency Description: School Connect Washington (est. 2022) creates exceptional academic after school programs for marginalized children, powered by the generosity of local churches and the collaborative efforts of the entire community. Dearborn Park The International Elementary program serves 35 students per year.

SoundBio Lab

Agency Description: SoundBio Lab welcomes everyone to explore and grow their passion for science. We provide space, tools, and community to foster original research projects alongside hands-on STEAM education in our bio makerspace and the greater Seattle area. Visit SoundBio/volunteer for additional volunteer opportunities.

  • Position Title: General Lab Assistant
  • Position Description: Are you interested in a career in lab management? Learn how we run and maintain our lab space by volunteering as a lab assistant! Potential tasks include: Taking inventory, Processing donations, Maintaining equipment, Restocking supplies, Receiving packages, General cleaning
  • Application Instructions: To apply, please complete the SoundBio Lab application form.
  • Contact Person: Dezmond Goff
  • E-mail Address: dezmond@sound.bio
  • Phone: 206-631-1494

South Park Senior Citizens (SPSC)

Agency Description: South Park Senior Citizens (SPSC) promotes healthy aging by creating a space of belonging that provides culturally responsive support services including sustainable access to nutritious meals, social services, physical activities, continued learning, and social engagement.

  • Position Title: Volunteer Dining Assistant
  • Position Description: Here at South Park Senior Citizens, we’re seeking volunteers to assist with our dinner program each Mon/Wed/Fri for 60+ local Seniors each evening. We provide culturally relevant meals and activities for the diverse community we serve. We need your help in the dining room for the service of meals for two hours each evening.
  • Application Instructions: Sign up via the South Park Senior Citizens Volunteer Form, or email, call or text Program Manager Aurora LaBrenz
  • Contact Person: Aurora LaBrenz
  • E-mail Address: aurora@spseniors.org
  • Phone: 206-909-0346

Unity Museum

Agency Description: The Unity Museum: Envisioning One Humanity, is dedicated to exploring our local, national and global heritage through historical exhibits and presentations that address social justice movements promoting racial, gender and income equality and the peaceful resolution of conflict.

  • Position Title: Volunteer
  • Position Description: Opportunities exist in many areas including: Museum Docent, Museum exhibit research and development, Technology support in web and social media outreach, Museum program development, Community and educational outreach, Museum management, Archive and library tasks.
  • Application Instructions: Contact Zabine Van Ness by phone or email.
  • Contact Person: Zabine Van Ness, Museum Director
  • E-mail Address: zabine123@gmail.com
  • Phone: 206-390-9982

Washington Fair Trade Coalition

Agency Description: Washington Fair Trade Coalition (WFTC) is a non-profit organization that works toward getting a global trading system that functions on behalf of people and the planet.

  • Position Title: Volunteer or Intern
  • Position Description: The Executive Director will work with interested students to develop a project they’re interested in. In the past, students have done content development for the website, helped with project outreach and helped facilitate events.
  • Application Instructions: Please email for additional information.
  • Contact Person: Julie Bouanna
  • E-mail Address: julie@washingtonfairtrade.org
  • Phone: 206-227-3079

Youth Tutoring Program-Catholic Community Services

Agency Description: Youth Tutoring Program-Catholic Community Services/YTP has five tutoring centers located within low and mixed-income public housing communities: High Point (West Seattle), Lake City Court Apartments (Lake City),New Holly (Beacon Hill), Rainier Vista (Columbia City), Yesler Terrace (First Hill). The Youth Tutoring Program is an after-school educational enrichment program for first through twelfth grade students who live in five low-income housing communities in Seattle.

  • Position Title: Volunteer Tutor
  • Position Description: Each volunteer tutor commits to a weekly tutoring session(s) at one of our five tutoring centers – a minimum of 1 hour a week while most students volunteer 2 hours per week. During the one-hour tutoring session, volunteer tutors work one on one or in small groups with students on reading, skill building in math and English Language Arts, and homework help. Volunteers also serve as role models and mentors to the students because tutors work with the same students each week. YTP students are diverse, representing many cultures, languages, and religions.
  • Application Instructions: Volunteers must complete the YTP online application. Volunteers should then expect to participate in an orientation-1.5 hours.
  • Contact Person: Nicholas Bunda-Turner
  • E-mail Address: NicholasBT@ccsww.org
  • Phone: 564-200-4829