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UPCOMING VOLUNTEER EVENTS
April
13
Volunteer Park Seattle
Interested in helping out with maintaining Seattle's public places? Help weed and clean up the garden beds in Seattle’s Volunteer Park – rain or shine.
April
13
Metro Parks Tacoma
Website: https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/activities-and-sports/category/volunteer-opportunities/
Metro Parks Tacoma is looking for volunteers to assist with their upcoming events! Tasks include restoration work, assisting with community gardens, and helping with other miscellaneous work within Tacoma's public parks and spaces! Join for an earth day beach cleanup, and learn more about other events at the link above.
April 20
Nisqually Land Trust
Celebrate earth day with the Nisqually Land Trust! This organiztion is looking for volunteers to help remove invasive species from the Lackamas Flats Protected Area. Event will last from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
May
18
ALS Association - Journey for a Cure
Website: https://alsa-ec.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/Gala2024JourneyToACure/Volunteer/tabid/1414455/Default.aspx
The ALS Association is planning to host their annual gala at the Marriott Downtown Tacoma. Included at the event will be a speeches and the opportunity to talk personally with medical professionals, caregivers, and patients. See the link for more details.
ONGOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Flexible
United Way Tacoma
Website: https://www.uwpc.org/volunteer
United Way is a local non-profit devoted to supporting those in need in Pierce County through a variety of initiatives and programs. Whether you looking for ongoing commitments or individual events, United Way can help you find an opportunity that is right for you. See the link to view the options that are available.
Event Based
Jill's House
Contact: maggie.thompson@jillshouse.org
Website: https://jillshouse.org/
Jill's house is a non-profit service oriented organization that supports individuals with intellectual disabilities. Students can support the organization as volunteers during their camp weekends, during which volunteers would spend a weekend supporting camp attendees and participating in crafts, games, and other activities. Visit their website for more information regarding how to get involved!
Event Based
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes
Website: https://nwaba.org/
The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes is devoted to enriching the lives of individuals who are blind or visually impaired through sports since 2007. They host a variety of events open to volunteers looking to assist and make a difference! See the link above to learn and see upcoming events below!
Weekly
Northwest Harvest
Contact: ritac@northwestharvest.org
Website: https://www.northwestharvest.org/
Northwest Harvest is an organization looking to reduce and mitigate the impacts of food insecurity on communities like ours. Currently, the organization is looking for a research support volunteer at a time commitment of 5 hours weekly to help track the impact that they are having on food insecurity in the area. See the link or reach out to ritac@northwestharvest.org for more information.
Weekly
Boys and Girls Club of Tacoma
Website: https://www.bgcsps.org/get-involved/volunteer
Interested in making long lasting connections and helping mentor youth in the Tacoma area? Consider helping the boys and girls club here in Tacoma! This is an ongoing opportunity, so see the link for more details!
Flexible
Point Defiance Zoo
Website: https://www.pdza.org/connect/volunteer/adult/
The point defiance zoo is looking for volunteers to assist with tasks in the park ranging from greeting guests to assisting with groundskeeping tasks. If you are interested in looking into opportunities like these, see the link here for more information!
Flexible
Nourish Pierce County
Website: https://nourishpc.org/volunteer/
Nourish Pierce County assists with community members experiencing food insecurity in the Tacoma, serving thousands of individuals each year. Food bank locations exist across the Tacoma area, and are looking for volunteers to assist with food preparation and service. See the link for more details!
Weekly
Game Time Tacoma: Tutors and Basketball
Contact: bygametime@gmail.com
Game Time Tacoma is looking for students to tutor younger students aged 10-16 years old. Tutors will be asked to assist with homework and/or basic reading and writing. Meetings will occur in two sessions (6-7 and 7-8) Tuesday-Thursday weekly. If interested, please contact David using the email above!
The Office of Experiential Learning Programs and Support at the University of Puget Sound is dedicated to helping students get the most out of their education through meaningful engagement with the local community.
Use this page to discover organizations in the Tacoma area and find possible service oriented opportunities. You can also click the buttons below to learn more about Community-Based learning (CBL) at Puget Sound or schedule a First Steps meeting to begin your journey!
