Use the Community Service Verification Form & Hours Log. Fill out one sheet for each organization/activity. You will need to print a copy so you can get it signed. You can get printed copies of this form in the Future Ready Center. For STEP, you also need a photo of yourself engaged in the service activity.
FBLA needs volunteers to help with the annual Halloween Carnival.
Students volunteering need to come to the following PH meetings: October 7th, 14th and 21st during PH B in room 103. The Carnival this year will be on October 23 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. On the day of the carnival, you need to be at school from 4 pm until 8 pm. Some type of costume is required it can be as simple as a pair of cat ears. Pizza dinner provided.
To sign up, see Ms. Azizeh in room 103, or show up to the first Power Hour meeting.
Cedar River Elementary is looking for volunteers to help at their Ottumnfest on October 24 from 4:30 to 9:00 pm. Sign up here.
The Knights of Columbus from St. John Baptist Church in Covington are holding a Tootsie Roll Drive to raise money for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Volunteers handout Tootsie Rolls at the Covington Fred Meyer and accept donations.
Help needed (hours are flexible and you don't have to volunteer the whole time):
Friday, October 10, 10 am to 6 pm (it is not an excused absence from school during class time)
Saturday, October 11, 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, October 12, 11 am to 5 pm
To sign up, contact Howard Van Erem at havanerem54@gmail.com or 425-891-5013
Location: Richter Education Center. 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98058
Volunteers may sign up for one or both shifts to assist with setup, cleanup, serving food, etc.
10:30 am - 1:15 pm
12:45 - 3:30 pm
To sign up, email Cecilia Monahan, cecilia@shadowhabitat.org
Location: Richter Education Center. 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98058
October 18 - Halloween decorations
October 25 - Haunted bog decorators
October 26 - Haunted bog actors, game attendants, craft helpers, parking attendant
Sign up using this Google form
Help needed on Saturday, October 4 between 8:30 am and 3 pm at QFC and Fred Meyer to help collect food for the Food Bank. View flyer. To sign up to volunteer, see Ms. Duerson by the student printer on the first floor.
Reading with Love & Math Works - Mondays and Thursdays from 4:15-5:00 pm beginning Monday, September 8th
Work with kindergarten, first, second, and third graders on reading and math. Information Flyer. If you are interested or have questions, email Shayna Kilburn at shaynak@maplevalleycc.org.
Teen Mental Health First Aid Training in October
Students can earn 6 hours of community service for completing this training--open to 14-18 year olds who are enrolled in the GMVCC Teen Program. Trainings are October 3, 9, and 16 from 5:30-7:30 pm. You must commit to all three training sessions. View informational flyer. If you are interested or have questions, email Shayna Kilburn at shaynak@maplevalleycc.org.
Community Center Garden - Fridays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Volunteers needed to work in the garden at the Maple Valley Community Center on Fridays between 9 am and 5 pm (when you are not in school). The food grown will benefit program participants at the Community Center. Be prepared to work outside. Email Shayna Kilburn shaynak@maplevalleycc.org if you would like to participate. You do not have to work the full 8 hours to participate.
Help Senior Citizens with Their Phones - Friday afternoons
Help senior citizens with their cell phones on Fridays between noon and 1:00 pm. Please plan to arrive as soon as you can get there safely--you may not leave school early to volunteer. If you are interested or have questions, email Shayna Kilburn at shaynak@maplevalleycc.org.
Community Service Opportunity: Participate in Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 25. Volunteers meet at the Greater Maple Valley Community Center at 8:00 am for breakfast, then work on different community project around Maple Valley. This is a great opportunity to volunteer with friends and family. To sign up, email Ankie Stroes at ankiestroes@gmail.com. View flyer for more information.
The Civics Center offers free, nonpartisan programs to help high school students lead voter registration drives in their schools, develop leadership skills, and engage in their communities. They offer free, online workshops for students to learn how to organize voter registration drives in their schools and provide free Democracy in a Box supply kits including everything a student needs to organize and promote a successful drive at their school. Visit their website to learn more and get started. If you want to do this, we strongly encourage doing it with a group of other students!
Art4Hearts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing volunteer opportunities through creating heartfelt cards and art kits. We invite individuals passionate about contributing to the community to explore our platform and engage with our creative features.
We started Art4Hearts to follow through our mission of spreading love to community members who are in need care. So far, we've created 250+ art therapy kits and cards for victims of sexual violence. Through our social media pages, we've reached an audience of more than 26k.
Art4Hearts currently has a chapter in California, and is a youth-led non-profit organization. Check us out if you want to join our mission!
For more info and to sign up to volunteer, check out their website.
Work at the farm to raise food for local food banks. If you have never volunteered at the farm, be sure to read the volunteer information on Elk Run's website.
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10 am - 12 pm. Sign up here.
Sundays from 10 am – 2 pm. Sign up here.
Help needed on Monday, August 4th from 10am-12 noon at Soliders Home Orting/Veterans Village. Volunteers will be taping and prepping the tiny houses for exterior painting. They can stay and help the volunteer painters if they want.
If interested, contact Megan Baldridge mbaldrid@tahomasd.us.
Community Service Opportunity: Shadow Lake Elementary School is looking for students to help with their carnival on Friday, June 13 from 4:00 – 9:00 pm--run games, hand out prizes, and assist with set-up and clean-up. Sign up using the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A9A82AA3FEC34-48265763-carnival#/
Help is needed between 5:00 and 9:15 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes before your time slot. Wear RED, if possible, to ensure we all stand out as volunteers. Please check in at the volunteer sign in by the play shed.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4CA9AC2BA3FF2-55135059-2025#/
The Cedar River PTO needs volunteers to help at their carnival on Friday, June 6 between 4:30 and 9:30 pm. Use link below to see jobs, shift time, and to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AAEAD2FABFFC43-56947041-carnival#/
The Tahoma Elementary School PTO needs help with their end of year carnival. The carnival is June 6th from 4:00-10:00 pm. Use links below to see jobs, shift time, and to sign up.
Carnival set up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4EADA729ABFC1-55604233-carnival
Carnival booths: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4EADA729ABFC1-56607604-carnival
Bouncy houses: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4EADA729ABFC1-55604021-carnival
Looking for a chance to gain valuable experience and make a positive impact in your community? Look no further! We're excited to offer an unparalleled volunteer opportunity for juniors and seniors, where you'll have the chance to hone your skills, build new ones, and make a difference in the lives of young people.
Discovery Academy is a youth development program providing quality educational opportunities that highlight the strengths of Green River College and their partner in community education, Highline College. This program focuses on utilizing individual strengths while leveraging combined resources, outreach potential, and advertising dollars to serve the widest net of our South Sound Community. The Discovery Academy has the potential to engage future students at an early and pivotal time in educational development, and build a relationship with both individuals, and their communities on the cusp of post-secondary education. Work is done through an integrated and collaborative approach with other community educators, community partners, faculty and administrative departments. At the core of what we do, and hope to grow, is future access and education as it’s core focus.
Space is limited. To apply, send a letter of interest, which should include any applicable experience, career interests, and your reason for applying, to ce@greenriver.edu by June 16th of the calendar year. Letters of reference are encouraged but not required.
Vine Maple Place needs volunteers on Saturday, May 17 from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm and 1:30-4:30 pm at the Covington Fred Meyer. Volunteers will hand out lists of hygiene items needed by families, staff the table, talk to customers about Vine Maple Place and load the collected items into a vehicle.
To sign up, email Lisao@vinemapleplace.org. Please include your first and last name, phone number, email and the shift you want.
On May 17th and 18th, the Puyallup Fairgrounds will host Dozer Day, a family-friendly event where kids get to operate real construction equipment under the supervision of trained professionals. It’s not only an unforgettable experience for the kids, but it also helps raise funds for local children's charities. Volunteers will help with activities like assisting kids on and off the equipment and supporting various interactive stations. It’s also a great way to explore careers in the trades. Shifts are 3.5 hours (8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm. If you sign up for multiple shifts, you could get all 10 hours for STEP done in one weekend!
Sign up using the link below.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/34255fd838ba4a4fb98a3a177e1898a4
Bigfoot FC needs help with setup, during games, and clean up . Most shifts are 4-5 hours on weekends at Tahoma High School fields. Sign up using the link below. If you have questions, contact bec@bigfootfootball.com or support@bigfootfootball.com.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAC28A6FEC70-56339192-bigfoot#/
The Puget Sound Fire Authority Community Emergency Response Team needs volunteers to act as disaster survivors in a disaster simulation. This event takes place on May 10 from 7:15 am to 1:00 pm in Kent. There is limited space available, so sign up early!
The Chamber of Commerce needs help preparing for the Fishing Derby—simple office tasks. If you are interested in helping, please email Julie Organ at info@maplevalleychamber.org
This summer, kids escaping homelessness at Vine Maple Place are ready to learn, play, and grow—and you can help make it unforgettable. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or just someone who loves working with kids, your time can change their lives. Learn more about volunteering at Vine Maple Place.
8-Week Reading Literacy Program - Tutors Needed (June-Aug) - AM/PM shifts available. Email LisaO@vinemapleplace.org for info.
Summer Kick-Off Party - Maple Valley (June 24) and Kent (June 25) location. See jobs, shifts, and register.
Summer Kid-Zone - Summer Camp! AM and PM shifts - Kid Zone Summer Camp Volunteer sign up with days and shifts
Be prepared to work in the dirt!
During Spring Break: Wednesday and Thursday, 9am to noon, select Saturdays, and special events.
Get more information here. Volunteer waiver form required.
Seniors who want to help with the Spring Plant Sale on April 25 may get an extension on their STEP Community Service Assignment if they arrange it in advance with Lara Lindersmith in the FRC.
Volunteers needs to help Crave Freeze Dried Candy at event at Maple View Middle School Saturday, March 29. You can sign up for 2-hour shifts between 8 am and 4 pm. You may sign up for more than one shift if you want more than two hours. Sign up here.
Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) teaches teens in grades 9-12, or ages 14-18, how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among their friends and peers. Young people will be prepared to provide support for their peers as well as better cope with mental health challenges themselves. Participants will receive a certificate of completion after attending ALL 3 sessions. Participants must commit to attending all days. Counts for 5 hours of community service. Classes held at the Maple Valley Community Center.
Help needed with sweeping the gym floor, clean up, and flower/gift deliveries to teams. Sign up here for the job called Flower/Gift Delivery & Sweeping here.
Six high school students needed to play games with elementary aged students on Friday, February 7 from 5:45-7:45 pm at Lake Wilderness Elementary School. When you arrive at Lake Wilderness Elementary, go to the Commons (the entrance is on the right-hand side of the building).
To sign up, email Ganka LeCompte events@lwptsa.org
Tahoma Jr. Bears Football is looking for volunteers to serve as coaches, assistant coaches, and referees for spring flag football for kindergarten through 5th graders. Volunteers need an understanding of, or be willing to learn, the flag rules. Coaches would be committing to 2-hour time slots for all 8 weeks. Referees would volunteer for three hours for each game day from 10 am to 1 pm. This will be on Sundays starting in March and the dates will be 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/27, and 5/4. If you are interested, please fill out the form using the link below no later than February 15 to guarantee your spot.
Sign up here. After you sign up, you will be invites to a Zoom meeting in February to go over the rules and put into a group so you will get the information you need. After that meeting, referees can mark your availability in the TeamSnap app and will be assigned based on your availability.
The Maple Valley Library has a volunteer opportunity for our Study Zone Tutors program. It's a weekly shift in the library on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm.There is no program during school breaks. Tutors assist students in grades K - 12 with homework and study skills.
Candidate Requirements:
- Must be at least age 16 or older.
- Help students with all subjects in grades K - 6.
- Help students with at least one subject at the high school level.
- Willing to commit to volunteering for one semester (February - June).
If interested, contact Jackie Lockwood at jmlockwood@kcls.org or 425-432-4620.
As of 2/27/25, this position has been filled.
Tahoma Elementary School is hosting a dance on Friday, January 24. They need volunteers between 5:30 and 10:00 pm to help with set up, concessions, photo booth, clean-up, etc. Sign up here.
Craft Night is November 14 from 5:30-7:00 pm in the Shadow Lake Elementary Courtyard--dress warm this is outside under cover. Sign up here.
The dance is December 13 from 6:15-9:30 pm in the Shadow Lake Elementary Cafeteria. Sign up here.
The Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority is looking for volunteers to dress up and act as victims/survivors during a disaster simulation.
Friday: Right after school (try to arrive by 12:45-1:00 pm) until 6:00 pm.
Saturday: 7:15 am to 1:00 pm.
Volunteers should wear old clothes as they will have fake injuries and moulage applied to them to look as if they were in an earthquake. Food will be provided. This will be at the Station 74 / Police-Fire Training Center at 24523 116th Ave SE in Kent. Report to the small classroom on the training side of the building.
If you would like to sign up, email Jennifer Keizer JDKeizer@pugetsoundfire.org by November 12 to secure your spot. If after November 12, email to see if they have room for more volunteers. More information here. If you are under 18, you must fill out the parent permission form.
Volunteers needed to help clean-up the Maple Valley Food Bank--power washing, scrubbing, hosing down siding and vehicles, etc.
To sign up, email Jon Cantalini Jon@maplevalleyfoodbank.org
This is one of the Make a Difference Day activities.
What is the Racial Restrictive Covenants Project
The language of segregation and exclusion haunts the cities and suburbs of Washington State. Racist restrictions, although now illegal, remain in the deeds and other property records of hundreds of neighborhoods, a toxic residue from the decades when racial segregation was allowed, indeed promoted, by local governments throughout the state. The Racial Restrictive Covenants Project is a public history project dedicated to identifying and mapping racial covenants in Washington state. This project was authorized in May of 2021 by the state legislature under SHB 1335. To date the project has identified documents covering about 20,000 properties in King County and the work will be continuing in every county across the state!
How do I volunteer?
We need your help! We recently launched our Zooniverse page which allows people within our community to get involved in the research! On Zooniverse volunteers will be reading property deeds with suspected restrictions, confirming and transcribing the racial covenants, and answering a few simple questions. The process only takes a couple of minutes and volunteers can look through as few or as many as they like! Volunteers are a crucial part of this research and would not be possible without the help of members of our community. For every 15 documents that a volunteer examines this will count as one volunteer hour served. Time spent attending one of our weekly transcription sessions can also be counted as one volunteer hour. If a student has trouble examining 15 documents in an hour they can reach out to us and we can work with them to come up with something more manageable.
When: Flexible/Varies
Where: Remote/Online
Information: https://depts.washington.edu/covenants/volunteer.shtml
Starting in October, the Maple Valley Church is looking for juniors and seniors to work with elementary students on Thursdays after school from 3:00-5:00 pm. Activities include helping with school work, games, and snack. They are looking for high school students who can commit to coming every week through May of 2025.
To get more information and/or sign up, email kidreach@maplevalleychurch.org or call and leave a message 425-432-5876, extension 352
Valley Girls & Guys! is an all-volunteer organization with the sole goal of harnessing the power of community to support cancer patients and their families. There are many different ways to help at the Be the Hope Walk. Click here to see jobs, shifts, and to sign up.
We have our very own coffee shop here at THS sponsored by our PTA. Students have the opportunity to apply for a volunteer barista position and gain valuable job experience. Applications will be accepted until September 13th! Applications are in the front office. For more info, email thsbearbeans@gmail.com
Cedar River Elementary PTO is looking for high school students to help with their carnival on June 13 from 4:30-9:30 pm. Click here to see jobs, shifts, and to sign up.
Camp Invention is a one-week summer STEM, K-6 enrichment program that will be hosted at Lake Wilderness Elementary July 22-26. Camp Invention offers a volunteer high school leadership internship where students can earn 40 service hours for participating in a webinar ahead and assisting the teachers with the program week to foster leadership skills and gain experience working with younger students in inquiry-based STEM learning. For more information and to indicate interest visit: https://www.invent.org/programs/leadership-intern.
Help the Maple Valley Creative Arts Council at Maple Valley Days with activities for kids.
Volunteer at Fred Meyer on Saturday, May 18 to help collect food for the Food Bank. Click here to see shift times and sign-up.
Earn 3-6 hours of community service planting trees with Green Team. Sign up in groups of 2-4 people here.
Fountain Court Senior Living is looking for high school students to partner with residents on Friday, January 26 from 3:00-4:30 pm. This event, “Project Fun-way”, is a fashion show for senior citizens. Two students will be paired up with a Fountain Court resident to create and model fashions created from unconventional materials. You can bring any materials except fabric to help with your creation. Click here to sign up.
The Maple Valley Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help with holiday food drives at local businesses in October, November, and December. Click here to sign up. If you are under16, you must be accompanied by an adult, so your parent/guardian should sign up to volunteer with you. It's more fun with friends--get your friends to sign up too!
Help needed at the Maple Valley Farmers Holiday Market on December 2 from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm in 2-hour shifts (you can sign up for more than one). Helpers will be wrapping gifts for the MV Food Bank and writing cards. This is part of the Kindness Connects campaign and is sponsored by EmpowerMe Arts. Click here to sign up.
The MV Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help with the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning between 6:00 and 11:30 am. There are various jobs with different shift times. Click here to sign up.
The Maple Valley Community Center needs help with it’s Trick or Truck event for kids from 3:30-5:30 on October 31 (Halloween!). Kids come dressed up to see the trucks and get candy. If you want to volunteer, please email Shayna Kilburn shaynak@maplevalleycc.org today! Wear warm clothes. There will not be any parking at the Community Center because the trucks will be in the parking lot there.
The Maple Valley Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a Zombie Dash Fun Run on Saturday, October 28 at Lake Wilderness Park from 8:30am-12:30pm. Volunteers will be the zombies! You will need to dress in your best zombie costume and shuffle (walk) after runners trying to steal flags from their flag football belts. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. To sign up, email Bobby Quick bobby.quick@maplevalleywa.gov.
When: Friday, October 20
Where: Cedar River Elementary
Sign up: click here
Posted: 9/18/2023
1. Photograph portraits, print portraits, assist in constructing a wall-size organizational chart. Volunteers for this project should have some background in photography and photographic printing. Minimum 2 and up to 10 hours.
2. Assist audio/visual project managers with sorting / testing the older sound and computer equipment, design what A/V support could go in new meeting rooms, setting it up, helping to identify additional equipment or cabinetry needed. Volunteers for this project should have some knowledge of sound and computer systems. Minimum 2 and up to 20 hours.
3. Help prepare planting areas, and install new landscaping, working alongside a master gardener, a professional landscaper and a retired city project engineer. Minimum 3 hrs.
Please note, while all of these projects are located at a church, they do NOT involve faith or belief systems. Volunteer involvement will be limited to doing your best, getting credit for your hours and perhaps receiving some mentoring from professionals in their fields.
When: Starting July 10, 2023. Days and times as convenient for volunteers.
Where: St George Episcopal Church, 24219 Witte Rd SE, Maple Valley
Contact: Email or call Dayle Pieper to sign up: (425) 432-5481, dsjunglerules@aol.com
Posted: 6/26/2023
Must be at least 15 years old with some horse experience. CPR/First Aid certified preferred.
When: Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm available; choose your days/hours
Where: 30355 SE High Point Way, Preston, WA 98050
Contact: Send cover letter to brandy@allstarkiddos.com- Call: 425-526-4600 - Visit: allstaracademy.org
Posted: 6/26/2023
When: June 10 & 11 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (but you don't have to work both days or the whole day). You will be directing people where to park.
Where: Parking lot at Lake Wilderness Park
Contact: Email or call Barbara Kennedy to sign up: 206-669-7159, bkennedy@tahomasd.us
Posted: 5/24/2023
Looking for high school volunteers to help kids K-6th grade.
When: July 24-July 28
Where: Lake Wilderness Elementary
Contact: Apply to be a leader here.
Posted: 6/12/2023
Do you love being around children and teaching core values such as enthusiasm, respect and being a team player? Want to create lifelong memories? Coaching with i9 Sports gives you the opportunity to do both!
When: Sundays
Where: Kentlake High School
Contact: Mike Condon, 206-406-1854 - Sign up HERE
Posted: 04/26/2023
When: January 20, February 3, February 17, and March 17
Where: Maple Valley Church Parking lot
Contact: Kaily Davies kaily@maplyvalleyfoodbank.org - You can sign up here! Sign up early to reserve your spot!
Posted: 01/02/2023
We are looking for volunteers to sign up to help us pack bags of food for hungry kids on a week-by-week basis or occasionally help unload a large load of food.
When: Thursdays 6pm-7pm (you must sign up and show up!)
Where: Maple Valley Church parking lot
Contact: backpackbuddiesofmaplevalley.org
Posted: 02/06/2020 - Updated: 12/6/2022
We are currently looking for volunteers interested in supporting the City of Maple Valley in a variety of ways; such as: Special Events Operations, Contest Judges, Day Camp Assistants, Sports Assistants, Coaches, Ground Maintenance/Planting, Litter Collection, Office Assistants, Adopt-A-Road Program.
Contact: maplevalleywa.gov
MultiCare volunteers must be at least 16 years old (18 to volunteer in the Emergency department).
When: Varies
Where: Local, South King County
Contact: multicare.org/volunteers
Earn about 3 hours of community service by participating in Maple Valley’s Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 22. Volunteers participate in a variety of activities to benefit the community. The event starts at 8 am with a free breakfast at the MV Community Center.
When: October 22, 2022, starting at 8 am.
Where: Greater Maple Valley Community Center, 22010 SE 248th St.
Contact: Call Ankie Stroes at 425-432-1272 or email: ankiestroes@gmail.com - See flyer for more info
Get more information https://kcls.org/teen-advisory-boards/.
The Black Diamond Historical Society is looking for volunteers. Volunteering is so rewarding and also very fun (just as one of our volunteers)! If you can spare a few hours a month, please spend it with us.
When: ASAP - Flexible
Where: Black Diamond Museum
Contact: Website - blackdiamondmuseum.org; Call - 360-886-2142; Visit in person
Posted: 06/06/2022
Searching for online volunteers to help transcribe old books and documents to digital format. It's easy to volunteer at Distributed Proofreaders. Simply register as a volunteer. Once you've confirmed your registration by e-mail, you'll receive an introductory e-mail with basic instructions on how to log in and use the site
The Smithsonian Transcription Center is always looking for volunteers to log field notes, diaries, ledgers, manuscripts and biodiversity specimen labels.
Annual Hellebore Tea fundraiser for the Lake Wilderness Arboretum. Need 6 students would would like to volunteer for a total of 4 hours. Students will have to dress 'nice', be comfortable handling food items and interacting with women of all ages. Need help refilling the buffet table food, water pitchers, hot water tea pots and help with clean up and set up.
When: Sunday March 8th from 12:30-4:30
Where: Lake Wilderness Lodge
Contact: Shaunna Kipling, Maple Valley Days President shaunnakipling@gmail.com
Posted: 02/10/2020