Volunteer with us!

 

We’re so excited that you’re interested in volunteering at Vision House!

If you would like to become a volunteer, or want to bring a group to volunteer at Vision House, please fill out the appropriate interest form below.

We have volunteer opportunities at our Renton and Shoreline locations in the following areas: Family Services, Child Care, Events, Maintenance, Office/Administration, Thrift Store/Resale and more. Scroll down to read about some of the ways you can help out.

Our age requirements for volunteering are as follows:

Ages 18+:  Volunteering is welcomed in any position, including working with Vision House residents. Requirements include: all forms, background check, and volunteer training must be completed.

Ages 16 – 17: Volunteering is welcomed in jobs that do not include contact with Vision House residents.

Ages 12 – 15: Volunteering is welcomed with parent supervision in jobs that do not include contact with Vision House residents.

Under Age 12: Volunteering with parents may be considered, but will not include contact with Vision House residents.

Group Interest Form Individual Interest Form

 

 

Renton Volunteer Opportunities 

Care for children while parents are in life-skills, recovery and Bible study classes:

  • Mondays and Thursdays from 6-7:30pm.
  • Engage children with games, crafts and free-play.
  • Volunteers must be 18 or older.

Provide evening meals for families to enjoy while attending life-skills, recovery and Bible study classes on Mondays and Thursdays:

  • Meal for 30 people. You can provide all or part of the dinner.
  • Dinner to include: (1) main dish with protein (no pork, fish or peanuts), (2) a carbohydrate such as rice, bread, pasta, (3) a fruit or vegetable. Dessert is optional. No drinks are needed.
  • Food can be dropped off anytime on the day of a class by 4:30pm, or the day prior.
  • Volunteers do not stay to serve food.

Tutor a child at our Homework Lab and Community Center:

  • Homework Lab, Tuesdays, 4-5pm – children work on academics alongside volunteers.
  • Community Center, Tuesdays, 5-6pm – organized craft and playtime for children with volunteers.
  • Volunteers must be 18 or older.
  • Help with one of our events: planning, prep, “day of” activities, and/or follow-up.
  • Assist in the office with administrative tasks, phone calling, mailings, etc.
  • Help clean and prepare an apartment for a new family.
  • Assist with grounds maintenance such as mowing, trimming and weeding.
  • Assist with repairs and preventative maintenance tasks.
  • Variable times/dates, with opportunities for groups and individuals.

Shoreline Volunteer Opportunities 

Care for children while parents are in life-skills, recovery and Bible study classes:

  • Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30pm.
  • Engage children with games, crafts, and free-play.
  • Volunteers must be 18 or older.
  • Assist our case management team with filing and organizational projects.
  • Speak another language? Let us know! Amharic, Tigrinya, Arabic are huge pluses.

Help a child at our Homework Lab:

  • Wednesdays 3:30-5pm – children work on academics alongside volunteers.
  • Volunteers must be 18 or older.
  • Help with one of our events: planning, prep, “day of” activities, and/or follow-up.
  • Assist in the office with administrative tasks, phone calling, mailings, etc.
  • Help clean and prepare an apartment for a new family.
  • Assist with grounds maintenance such as mowing, trimming and weeding.
  • Assist with repairs and preventative maintenance tasks.
  • Variable times/dates, with opportunities for groups and individuals.

 

 

Read our Pledge to Volunteers.