Seattle Works

Paradise Farm is the headquarters site of Farmer Frog. We are growing using permacultural and modern practices, we have livestock, orchard, aquaponics and many other wonderful systems. We share the food with families in the community who have little or no access to fresh food. The space is often visited by schools and children of all ages 0-100, as well as groups who are transitioning, youth detention releasees and folks who live with mental illness. Because the farm is located in the middle of Paradise Valley Conservation Area, it is an important wildlife habitat and restoration site and an educational spot where people can learn how to grow food in harmony with wildlife and the natural ecosystem. Because we are in the conservation area,enter the farm through the Paradise Valley Conservation Area trail-head parking lot. The gate opens to a gravel driveway. Park just on the right side of the gravel driveway. Walk onto the farm.Come volunteer on the farm and learn about farming, food systems, and community!

Woodinville, WA

6/15/19 1:00 PM +more

Helping Hands Ministries Internation is a nonprofit organization that strives to provide help and assistance to the Local Community, the women and children in Peru, and World wide. Helping Hands Mi. has a Thrfit Store in Bothell that could use your help! There are a variety of job/tasks that need to be completed each day such as; restocking merchandise, tagging and pricing clothing, testing electronics, and more. No experience needed! Please come help give us a hand!

Bothell, WA

6/15/19 2:00 PM +more

Alleycat Acres reconnects people, place, and produce with a network of neighborhood run urban farms. In partnership with Friends of Cascade Park, Cascade P-Patch, the Y, and thousands of community volunteers, we transformed this corner of Cascade Park into a vibrant community farm! We welcome volunteers to come visit the garden every Monday evening, and to take home produce in exchange for their help. We are so excited to be growing food with the neighborhood, and distributing produce to Immanuel Community Services food bank, Recover Cafe, and O'rien Center. We need your help to keep things growing! We have a farm coordinator on site during open hours to guide work and share skills. Depending on the season, you can expect to learn how to: plant and care for edible vegetables, perennials, flowers, and natives build healthy soil identify and remove weeds create compost and Harvest! We will provide all the tools and gloves, but ask that you dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. We will have water available but encourage you to bring a reusable bottle!

Seattle, WA

6/17/19 4:00 PM +more

Dinner meal team volunteers work in teams of 3-7 to prepare meals, serve dinner and clean up the kitchen. ROOTS guests typically don't have much control over the food that they have to eat each day. Dinner Meal Crews support our guests by ensuring guests are able to access nutritious meals that support the overall health of our guests. Dinner Meal Team shifts go from 7:30-10:30pm. 

Seattle, WA

6/17/19 7:30 PM +more

Do you like to craft? Do you like to organize? Do you like to read? Helping Hands Ministries Thrift store in Bothell is looking for a committed volunteer to join our team! Days and hours are flexible. No experience needed! Helping Hands is a nonprofit organization that strives to provide help and assistance to the Local Community, and to the women and children in Peru.

Bothell, WA

6/18/19 10:30 AM +more

At Redeeming Soles we create opportunity and dignity through providing footwear for all. Volunteers will be helping at our warehouse to sort, clean process and distribute shoes. These shoes are used at large distribution events that help up to 2,000 clients in a few hours. We also supply over 70 of the most effective nonprofits in the greater Seattle area with shoes for their clients who need them.

Seattle, WA

6/19/19 11:00 AM +more

Alleycat Acres reconnects people, place, and produce with a network of neighborhood run urban farms. In partnership with Seattle's Departments of Transportation and Neighborhoods, and thousands of community volunteers, we transformed this overgrown dead end street into a vibrant community farm! We welcome volunteers to come visit the garden every Wednesday evening, and to take home produce in exchange for their help. We are so excited to be growing food with the neighborhood, and distributing produce to neighborhood residents and Rainier Valley Food Bank. We need your help to keep things growing! Our farm coordinator, Maddie, is on site during open hours to guide work and share skills. Depending on the season, you can expect to learn how to: plant and care for edible vegetables, perennials, flowers, and natives build healthy soil identify and remove weeds create compost and Harvest! We will provide all the tools and gloves, but ask that you dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. We will have water available but encourage you to bring a reusable bottle!

Seattle, WA

6/19/19 4:00 PM +more

The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL) provides a free public library service which includes easy access to the informational and recreational reading materials needed by individuals who are unable to read standard print material.With over 10,000 patrons around the state, WTBBL mobilizes volunteers to continue to provide quality services in a timely manner. Volunteers will process talking book players that have been returned from repair sites, shelve books, and assist with shipping prep. This is a big operation, and WTBBL needs your help making sure everyone - regardless of ability - has easy, supportive access to books and information. Let's make sure every Washington State resident has the opportunity to stay connected! NOTE: This site can NOT sign off on court-ordered volunteer hours. Please use the "court ordered allowed" search field on the calendar in order to find sites that can sign off on hours.

Seattle, WA

6/19/19 4:30 PM +more

PCC Community Markets donates thousands of pounds of nutritious, bulk foods to their partnering food banks. Help North Helpline Bitter Lake and PCC by packaging bulk, nutritious foods into family-sized portions! North Helpline Bitter Lake uses the portioned food during regular distribution for those in need. Work Stations will be set up prior to volunteer arrival. Volunteers will be scooping bulk foods into family-sized portions, with a label. We appreciate those that can help with the clean up as well.

Shoreline, WA

6/19/19 7:00 PM +more

Alleycat Acres reconnects people, place, and produce with a network of neighborhood run urban farms. In partnership with Monicas Village Place, Catholic Community Services, and thousands of community volunteers, we transformed this parking strip behind their offices and apartment complex into a vibrant community farm! We welcome volunteers to come visit the garden every Thursday evening, and to take home produce in exchange for their help. We are so excited to be growing food with the neighborhood, and distributing produce to neighborhood residents, Mary's Place, and Cherry Street YWCA. We need your help to keep things growing! Our farm coordinator, Maddie, is on site during open hours to guide work and share skills. Depending on the season, you can expect to learn how to: plant and care for edible vegetables, perennials, flowers, and natives build healthy soil identify and remove weeds create compost and Harvest! We will provide all the tools and gloves, but ask that you dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. We will have water available but encourage you to bring a reusable bottle!

Seattle, WA

6/20/19 4:00 PM +more

Calling all eco-volunteers of the greater Seattle area! Let’s work together to gradually transform and maintain Westcrest Park into an even greater public space for everyone to enjoy. Dirt Corps leads volunteer parties at Westcrest every month. Get outside and learn about restoration methods while improving the health of a forested neighborhood park. Please register here! https://seattle.greencitypartnerships.org/event/16298/ -We are working on the parcel of land next to 8th Ave, and it is overgrown with Himalayan blackberries! It's up to us and our volunteers to bring it under control! -The beginning of this volunteer event will include a brief weed ID. Combine knowledge with action as we work to clear this beautiful space of harmful species that overtakes the area. Many of you might already have this experience in your own backyard! -Let us know of any questions, hope to see you out there! -Acompaña a DIRT Corps a revitalizar el Parque Westcrest. Estamos trabajando en la tierra de la parcela de la 8a avenida del Parque Westcrest en donde la zarzamora está demasiado crecida! Está en nuestras manos como DIRT Corps y en la de los voluntarios el mantener el control del crecimiento de la zarzamora en este espacio! -El inicio de este evento voluntario incluirá una breve introducción de plantas invasoras. Combina el conocimiento con la acción mientras trabajamos para limpiar este hermoso espacio de las plantas invasoras que lo dañan y lo van desplazando de él. Muchos de ustedes han experimentado esto en sus patios traseros en casa! -Trabajemos juntos para transformar y mantener gradualmente el Parque Westcrest y hacer de él un espacio agradable al público para que todos puedan disfrutarlo. Déjanos saber si tienes alguna pregunta, esperamos verte ahí!

Seattle, WA

6/29/19 10:00 AM

The Green Line is a collaborative restoration project taking place under Seattle City Light's transmission corridor in South Seattle. We have studied wild bees in the area for 3 years, and planted one acre of pollinator habitat to test how pollinator populations are affected. We are excited to be expanding our planting area and working with many partners to investigate new ways to make public green space more inviting and accessible! At this project, you'll learn more about the 100+ species of bees our team has identified, and the native plants and nesting habitats they need to survive! We have samples from our bee survey collection for you to investigate, and can help you identify ways to help wild bees at home. We need your help to care for our native plantings, build soil health, and remove invasive weeds! On this day, we may be: spreading mulch to prepare new planting areas removing weeds creating compost We will provide all the tools and gloves, but ask that you dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. We will have water and light refreshments available. It is a short drive to access a public restroom.

Seattle, WA

7/6/19 10:00 AM +more