Coal Creek Family YMCA
Description: Backpack Meal Program is a partnership with Communities in Schools of Greater King County. It provides food bags for students in local school districts to take home on weekends. Since October 2020, we have packed and distributed over 20,000 bags to children and youth in the area. Every week during the school year, we rely on volunteers to pack and deliver nutritious, child-friendly, non-perishable, and easy-to-prepare food to 225 students.
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Camping and Outdoor Leadership
Camp Orkila will be running multiple work parties that can accommodate 10-15 volunteers at a time. There will be separate work parties for adults and youth. Youth volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. Work parts run for 4-6 hours.
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Coal Creek Family YMCA
Help create a welcoming first impression at the Coal Creek Family YMCA! Volunteers support our Membership team by greeting members and guests, assisting with check-in, keeping the coffee station stocked, and helping create a friendly, inviting environment where everyone feels they belong.
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Coal Creek Family YMCA
Be part of the energy, connection, and community that make Y events special. Throughout the year, volunteers support one-time opportunities such as MLK Day of Service, Healthy Kids Day, seasonal festivals, and other community celebrations. Whether welcoming guests, lending a hand behind the scenes, supporting activities, or helping create a joyful experience for families, volunteers help bring the Y’s mission to life. Choose the events that match your interests, schedule, and availability, and make a meaningful impact in just one day.
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Dale Turner Family YMCA
The Y hosts weekly meals in partnership with the Ronald United Methodist Church. Volunteers support meal program by filling multiple roles assisting with meal prep, setup, dishwashing, breakdown, cleaning, and facilitating. Partial shifts are welcome! The entrance to the kitchen is in the back of the church, down a ramp from the parking lot across from Hopelink and the Ronald Commons Apartments. The door is usually propped open but if it's locked please knock loudly.
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Matt Griffin YMCA
Be part of the energy, connection, and community that make Y events special. Throughout the year, volunteers support one-time opportunities such as MLK Day of Service, Healthy Kids Day, seasonal festivals, and other community celebrations. Whether welcoming guests, lending a hand behind the scenes, supporting activities, or helping create a joyful experience for families, volunteers help bring the Y’s mission to life. Choose the events that match your interests, schedule, and availability, and make a meaningful impact in just one day.
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Sammamish Community YMCA
Be part of the energy, connection, and community that make Y events special. Throughout the year, volunteers support one-time opportunities such as MLK Day of Service, Healthy Kids Day, seasonal festivals, and other community celebrations. Whether welcoming guests, lending a hand behind the scenes, supporting activities, or helping create a joyful experience for families, volunteers help bring the Y’s mission to life. Choose the events that match your interests, schedule, and availability, and make a meaningful impact in just one day.
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University Family YMCA
Magnuson Park Community Food Pantry is a collaboration with Solid Ground, University District Food Bank, and Mercy Housing Northwest. Our Magnuson pantry serves residents of Mercy and Santos and Solid ground housing as well as nearby community members. The Magnuson Park neighborhood was designated a food desert and was an area of concern for hunger due to the limited public transportation options and lack of surrounding grocery stores. To try and combat the food insecurity in this area, we opened a pantry with a small variety of food including some fresh produce. Join the Y every Wednesday as a volunteer for the Magnuson Park Community Food Pantry. Volunteers will assist in the set up, clean up and distribution of food items to local families and community members.
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University Family YMCA
Help provide food, essential supplies, and a welcoming connection to neighbors experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in Seattle. Every Sunday, the University Family YMCA provides grab-and-go sack lunches to community members outside the branch. Community Meal Assistants help prepare and distribute lunches, support setup and cleanup, and create a welcoming experience for each guest. Depending on the needs of the day, volunteers may also: Pack hygiene kits and snack bags Organize and distribute clothing, shoes, and other essential items Help guests select donated clothing and supplies Prepare sandwiches and sack lunches Assist with setup and cleanup Some Sundays may include meal preparation before distribution begins, and volunteers will be notified when an earlier arrival time is needed. Volunteer Commitment Volunteers must be 18 years or older. Morning, afternoon, and full-day shifts are available. Because consistency helps us provide reliable support to our community, volunteers are encouraged to make a minimum three-month commitment when possible. Project dates: October 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 Can't Volunteer but Still Want to Help? In-kind donations are also welcome. Current needs include: New socks and underwear Gently used clothing and shoes Backpacks Sleeping bags Hygiene supplies Whether you volunteer regularly or contribute needed supplies, your support helps the University Family YMCA provide food, essentials, and care to neighbors in our community.
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Dale Turner Family YMCA
Provide customer service for guests and members, assist with laundry cycle and administrative tasks.
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