Volunteer Opportunities

1. Seattle Aquarium

Become a high school volunteer.  Must be 16 by August 31, 2012 to beccome a HS volunteer.  To be considered for the upcoming summer program you must attend one of these orientation sessions:

Saturday, March 24 from 3-4:30pm or Tuesday, March 27 from 6-7:30 pm.  Questions and to RSVP: aquateens@seattleaquarium.org.  For more information visit www.seattleaquarium.org

2. Maple Valley Historical Society

They offer…”a friendly community-driven environment, letters of recommendation for college applications, references for job applications and interviews, experience to put on resume and a historical perspective of your community”.

Acquisitions Volunteers-1-2 Saturdays of each month to record new items into the collections etc.  Training provided.

Museum Docents-1-2 Saturdays each month to manage the Gibbon Store Museum and the Fire Engine Museum.  Conduct tours and offer information.  Training provided.

Event Volunteers- Volunteers to participate in many of their yearly events. Could include…set up/take down, manning information booths and other organizational projects. Dates and times vary.

For more complete information visit the Maple Valley Historical Society webpage at http://maplevalleyhistorical.com.

3. Friendly Earth Electronic Recycling-

Local non-profit recycling company based out of Seattle.  For more information visit the 401 computer lab/Career Center

4. SHADOW Lake Bog

Shadow’s (Save Habitat And Diversity Of Wetlands) mission is to preserve Shadow Lake Bog and other ecologically sensitive wetlands in perpetuity through acquisition, education & outreach. Shadow Lake’s ancient sphagnum moss peat bog plays a vital role in protecting the environment, managing precious water resources adn serving as wildlife habitat. To date, SHADOW has protected more than 90 contiguous acres adjacent to Shadow Lake.

Job Shadows, internships, and volunteering are all available. Please contact Mikhaila Gonzales with questions at 425.432.4914 or mikhaila.gonzales@shadowhabitat.org

Visit www.shadowhabitat.org for more information.

5. Covington Arts Commission

Are you interested in promoting arts and cultural events? Are you looking for an opportunity to complete community service while learning about the operations of your local government? Do you simply enjoy the rewards that come from helping others and making your City a better place to live? If any of those statements are true, then the City of Covington has a volunteer opportunity you should not pass up!

Applications are being requested now from students between the ages of 14-18 to fill two student vacancies on the City of Covington Arts Commission. The Arts Commission is comprised of seven members and acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council by evaluating the artistic and cultural needs of the Covington community. Regular meetings are held at Covington City Hall on the second Thursday of each month, starting at 6:30 PM and lasting approx. two hours.

Applicants must live inside or within a three-mile radius of Covington’s city limits. A passion for the arts and the ability to commit to serving a one-year term of once-a-month evening meetings are the necessary criteria. Qualified applicants will be briefly interviewed by the City Council. Applications are available at Covington City Hall or online at www.ci.covington.wa.us

For more information please contact Pat Patterson, Recreation and Aquatics Manager at 425.413.7665 ext. 303 or ppatterson@ci.covington.wa.us

6. Puget Sound Goat Rescue

Gain community service hours by volunteering your time at Puget Sound Goat Rescue, located in Maple Valley. Duties would include stall cleaning, grooming, feeding and socializing with the many goats, dog and horse.

Please email or call for more information: 425.444.6591 (Barbara) or 206.218.8201 (Gina), gina4animals@gmail.com

7. Senate Page Program

http://www.leg.wa.gov/Senate/Administration/PageProgram/

8. Greater Maple Valley Community Center (GMVCC)

*Contact Kelly Travis for more information kellyt@maplevalleycc.org

  1. Reader Board: 1-2 hours once a week. Duties include changing information on reader board, must be able to climb a ladder, maintain balance and reach, lift 30 lbs, basic spelling.
  2. Facility/Building Maintenance: Hours as needed M-F. Duties include but are not limited to: carpentry, plumbing and landscaping.
  3. Toddler Time Assistant: Gracie Hansen hours: M & F 9:00 – 9:30 am and 11:15 am – 12:00 pm / Maple Valley hours: T & Th F 9:00 – 9:30 am and 11:15 am – 12:00 pm. Duties include set-up and clean-up of play areas. Must enjoy being with children!
  4. Special Events Assistant: Day and time varies with Event: Trick or Trucks, Clothing Exchange, Kids’ Creations, and Egg Hunt. Must enjoy being with children!
  5. Volunteer Driver: Days and times vary with availability. Duties include providing needed transportation to frail elderly in the community needing to get to medical and dental appointments in the surrounding areas. Must possess a valid WA state drivers license, provide proof of auto insurance and complete the screening and orientation process with Catholic Community Services.  Be willing to drive, wait during appointment and return senior to her/his home after appointment.
  6. Bingo Caller: 1-3 hours per week. Duties include facilitating/calling bingo numbers for seniors attending programs on Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday. Must have the ability to lead/direct others, and be able to project voice and speak clearly.