Kindering Center’s volunteers
are instrumental in meeting our mission. Volunteers range from
individuals, couples, and families to corporations, youth groups,
and community service agencies.
On-going volunteer opportunities
are available in the following areas:
Administrative Support: Volunteers are needed to
support various departments in the following areas: mailings, data
entry, filing, photocopying, reception desk, etc.
Technical Support
-
Train our Staff!
We have an on-going need for
technological trainings. Staff have requested classes in
Excel, Access, Outlook, Photoshop, etc.
Average Commitment varies – quarterly
trainings are ideal.
Annual
Auction, November 2008
-
Event Support:
Various Roles during the day and night of the event
-
Event Prep:
Packaging night, making baskets, files, behind the scenes
work.
Childcare Assistant:
Volunteers are needed to provide childcare during evening and
weekend programs.
Committee:
Volunteers who have a particular skill or area of expertise are
encouraged to provide support in the following committees:
Marketing/PR, Development, Finance,
Excellence Task Force, Efficiency Task Force
Building Maintenance:
Volunteers are need for help
around the center with landscaping, painting, cleaning, and
general handy work.
GROUP
OPPORTUNITIES
We are honored to have hosted
volunteer groups from The Seattle Seahawks, Boeing, Microsoft,
Telephone Pioneers, United Way Alexis de Toqueville Society, Hall
Kinion & Associates, Camp Fire Boys & Girls, and The Overlake
School. The following are just a few projects that these groups
helped with:
-
Landscaping and painting
-
cleaning and repairing toys and therapy equipment
-
bulk
mailing campaigns
-
decorated and designed holiday cards
-
procured auction items
-
hosted
a picnic for our children, and many more.
For more information on volunteer opportunities contact our
volunteer coordinator at (425) 653-4294 or
jennifer.schumacher@kindering.org
