CHS CCRC - Volunteer

Project FAMILY which stands for Filipino Americans Mentoring and Instilling Leadership in Youth.

Project FAMILY is a community organization dedicated to empowering Filipino American youth through mentorship, leadership development, and cultural engagement. One of the ways we support our community is by partnering with local events like Pista Sa Nayon.

Pista Sa Nayon is an annual Filipino cultural festival and marketplace that brings together local vendors, delicious food, live entertainment, and cultural performances. We are currently looking for volunteers to help make this year’s event a success!

This year, Pista Sa Nayon is hosted at the Seward Park Amphitheater on Sunday, July 26th starting at 11:00am. We are looking for volunteers willing to help set up the day before the event on Saturday July 25th between 1:00pm-5:00pm as well as Volunteers the day of between 9:00am & 8:00pm. Shifts are broken down into 4 hours increments in the sign up form and you may choose to sign up for more than one shift.

As a volunteer, you’ll receive:

Community service hours
Free food during your shift
A free Volunteer T-Shirt

If you, your students, or friends are interested, you can register by scanning the QR code or using the link below. Your support helps us reach more volunteers and strengthen our community.

Thank you, and we hope to see you at Pista Sa Nayon!

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0445ABAE23A0F4C52-64465576-pista?useFullSite=false

Surfrider

Click HERE for more info

Oscars Enemies

Check them out on IG

Grit City Clean

Click HERE for more info

curran orchard

Email: curranappleorchard@gmail.com

F.U.N Food Bank

Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturdays

Click HERE for more information

Pierce County Library

Click HERE to Sign Up

CHS Community Service Awards

VOLUNTEER SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

20 Hours – Grade 12 (Class of 2026 – 50hrs total to graduate)

15 Hours – Grade 11 (Class of 2027 – 50hrs total to graduate)

10 Hours - Grade 10 (Class of 2028 - 50hrs total to graduate)

5 Hours – Grade 9 (Class of 2029 – 50hrs to graduate)

Students attending Curtis High School are required to complete volunteer service with an approved non-profit (501c3) organization, as part of their CHS graduation requirement, each school year. It is important for students to give back and learn the value of helping those in need.

Volunteer service also helps students in the following ways:

Looks great on resumes and job applications
Is often a determining factor for college and scholarship applications.
Can be an excellent networking opportunity for future career goals.

The following are examples of APPROVED volunteer service activities:

Hospitals
Healthcare related non-profits (i.e. American Cancer Society, Cancer Action Network)
Senior Centers/Assisted Living Non-Profits
Non-Profit Animal Services (i.e. Tacoma Humane Society, Animal Shelters)
Food Banks and Pantries (i.e. FISH, UP Families Unlimited Network)
Non-Profit Environmental Agencies (i.e. CHIPin!, Puget Creek Restoration Society, MetroParks)
Mission Trip – A maximum of 15 hours per day will be approved which benefits a community. You may ONLY include the hours during the mission trip, if it is during school breaks and/or summer. (Travel time does not count.)
Youth Camp Counselor – A maximum of 15 hours per day will be approved. You may ONLY include the hours during the camp, if it is during school breaks and/or summer.
6th Grade Camp Counselors can only count a maximum of 30 hours. High school students cannot count the hours of school they missed to attend camp. (The 30 hours includes the 6 hours of mandatory training beforehand)
Mentoring/Tutoring a younger child, in a lower level school, through a non-profit organization (i.e. Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, YMCA, Junior High School, Intermediate School, Primary School, etc.)
Youth Sports Coach – Lower level school sports and non-profit community sports groups
CHS Clubs - Hours directly related to supporting a non-profit organization. Cannot include club meetings, or any club activities not supporting non-profit organizations.
If a student participates with their church/religious organization, only activities directly related to benefiting an external community and/or non-profit organization will be approved. (i.e. church-run food bank; food drive)
All volunteer service must be completed outside of a student's regular school day.

The following are examples of NOT APPROVED volunteer service activities:

Practice & travel time will not be approved.
Activities only benefitting members of a club/church/religious organization will not be approved. (For example, the following are NOT APPROVED activities: church nursery; usher; church choir and band; cleaning up after church service; fundraising for the club/church/religious organization.)
Students working for free with a business or profitable organization is considered a job shadow/internship and NOT volunteer service. Students working for free to help neighbors, friends, or family around the house does not count.
High school sports managers’ and statisticians’ hours do NOT count. (It is the coaches discretion if they choose to offer a varsity letter for team managers.)
Activities done during class time do NOT count.
Volunteering for a political campaign for an individual activity or for-profit does NOT count.

All volunteer/community service hours must be entered in Xello no later than April 30th each school year.

Virtual

Pierce County Library

Teen Council – Join anytime!

Want to share your ideas, meet new people, and make a difference in your community? Pierce County Library System Teen Councils run during the school year and are a flexible opportunity for teens who want to have fun while shaping what the library offers for youth. You’ll work on service projects, help plan programs, and share your opinions, all while spending time with other teens and earning volunteer hours.

Teen Councils are for teens who are:

Ages 13–19
Interested in volunteering in a way that’s flexible, you can come to meetings when it works for your schedule
Excited to share ideas and give feedback on library programs and services
Looking to connect with other teens, make friends, and have fun
Wanting to earn volunteer hours while building leadership and job skills

Join in-person or online

Teen Councils meet at select Pierce County Library branches. If you can’t make it in person, you can also join Virtual Teen Council to connect online with teens from across the county. Both options are flexible, come when you can, every teen is welcome.

Find a Teen Council near you.

Watch for Teen Volunteer League applications this spring!

United way of pierce county

Virtual volunteer opportunities with United Way of Pierce County found by clicking HERE

dosomething.org

A collective of young people changing the world. You can join a youth-led movement for good.

Learn more by clicking HERE

VolunteerMatch.org

VolunteerMatch is the largest network in the nonprofit world, with the most volunteers, nonprofits and opportunities to make a difference.

Year Round

boys & girls club of south puget sound

Our volunteers are a vital component to making a variety of programs available to our Club members. The time that our volunteers donate to our Clubs is precious; with every volunteer comes the chance for our kids to gain a different perspective.

Junior Staff Volunteers (18 and under)- Visit a local branch location to find opportunities
Visit HERE for more info.

chi franciscan health (pierce county)

The volunteers at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health are instrumental in helping us to fulfill our mission of providing quality, compassionate health care. Each year, our team of volunteers gives more than 100,000 hours of loyal service in 100 different areas—from nursing units and gift shops, to improvement efforts and special events.

Volunteers must be 16 years old.
Volunteer at St. Joseph Medical Center

curran apple orchard

Help take care of the Curran Apple Orchard Park... and earn community service hours!

Sign up by email: curranappleorchard@gmail.com
Volunteers under 18 must provide a signed parent liability waiver.
Waiver available HERE

F.U.N.- Families Unlimited Network

Located in our very on city of University Place

Ages 7 to 15 must have adult supervision.

Always looking for volunteers to help out with the Food Bank on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:00 - 11:00am, and from 11:00 - 1:00pm, and Saturdays 8:30 to noon. Also looking for volunteers to help with food pickups from local grocery stores Monday - Saturday from 7:00am - 12:00pm. Give them a call at 253-460-3134 if you would like to help!

Volunteer Form and more info can be found HERE

humane society

Tacoma & Pierce County- Visit HERE for more info

16 years of age or older.
Must be able to get to our shelter location in Tacoma for volunteer shifts. We do not offer remote volunteer opportunities at this time.
Able to make a minimum commitment of 6 hours per month for at least 6 months.
Able to squat, bend, twist, lift, or stand for long periods of time when working directly with the animals.
A people person, as well as an animal person.
Committed to creating a compassionate community for not only animals but also for the people that love them.

job carr cabin museum

Help with distribution to Little Free libraries (Community Outreach)
Call 253-627-5405 for more info
https://www.jobcarrmuseum.org/volunteer

just serve.org

FIND LOCAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Click HERE for more info

Search by zip code & distance
Refine by age restrictions

Multicare volunteer services

MultiCare asks that volunteers make a 100-hour commitment. This requires that you volunteer approximately four hours per week for six months.
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to apply. For emergency departments and other critical care areas, the minimum age is 18.
The onboarding process for new volunteers can take up to one month. We follow a very detailed process to ensure a safe and healthy environment for you, our patients and our visitors.
MultiCare will conduct a criminal background check on all volunteer applicants. MultiCare cannot accommodate court-ordered community service.
Volunteers will honor MultiCare’s Values: Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness.

Click HERE for more info and to sign up

Nourish Food Bank

Nourish Pierce County is the largest network of food banks in the county, that depends on many volunteers.

Must be 14yrs or older
Good Health
Able to stand for stand for 3hrs and lift 25lbs.
Pass background check

For more info and to Register visit nourishpc.org/volunteer/

pierce conservation habitat stewardship

Learn how YOU can create and restore wildlife habitat in Pierce County at our habitat steward training. No prior experience necessary, just the desire to get outdoors.

Pierce Conservation District Habitat Stewardship has sites all across Pierce County, but the closest site for Curtis Vikings is Whittier Park in Fircrest!

Whittier park sits next to the Leach Creek headwaters, which flows into Chambers Creek and then into Puget Sound.

Learn more and apply: https://piercecd.org/528/Habitat-Stewardship

Calendar of events:

https://piercecd.org/calendar.aspx?CID=24

St. Vincent de Paul (Tacoma-Pierce County)

St. Vincent de Paul provides financial, material, and spiritual assistance and support programs.

Sorting merchandise in Production, Retail sales and listing product in our e-Commerce department.
Students can volunteer Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am – 5:30 pm in shifts of 2 hours up to a total of 6.

Visit svdptacoma.org for more information

tacoma-Pierce county health department

Volunteer in public health

Connect with your community as a volunteer! Help us protect and improve the health of all people and places in Pierce County. Want to know more?

Must be 16+
4 divisions to choose from
For more info and to apply click HERE

THe Grand Cinema

Volunteer requirements: Click HERE to Apply

At least 16 years of age

Must have or be able to acquire a Food Handler's Permit prior to volunteer work

Ability to communicate clearly and work well with others with a friendly attitude

Good cash handling skills

Be able to lift up to 40lbs

Minimum of one shift per month commitment

the oaks at lakewood

The Oaks at Lakewood

Call Meaghan Kalisch for more info

253-581-9002

Age Requirement
Copy of their covid-19 card
TB test
Background check.

United Way of pierce county

No matter what experience or time you have to give, putting your skills to use will make a significant impact in your community, and you’ll feel great from the experience.

Talk to a Volunteer Engagement Representative at volunteer@uwpc.org

For more info visit the website HERE

YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties

Join a community of individuals who want to give back and support their neighbors. Every hour you contribute provides children and adults the support they need to be healthy, confident, connected, and secure.

Surfrider

Oscars Enemies

Grit City Clean

curran orchard

F.U.N Food Bank

Pierce County Library

Virtual

Pierce County Library

United way of pierce county

dosomething.org

VolunteerMatch.org

Year Round

boys & girls club of south puget sound

chi franciscan health (pierce county)

curran apple orchard

F.U.N.- Families Unlimited Network

humane society

job carr cabin museum

just serve.org

FIND LOCAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Multicare volunteer services

Nourish Food Bank

pierce conservation habitat stewardship

St. Vincent de Paul (Tacoma-Pierce County)

tacoma-Pierce county health department

Volunteer in public health

THe Grand Cinema

the oaks at lakewood

United Way of pierce county

YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties

Habitat for humanity- tacoma/pierce county