Seeking volunteer skill sharer for youth programs.

BACKGROUND

Every day, Neighborhood House builds community and increases access to housing, health, education, and economic

opportunities for low-income, immigrants and refugees across Seattle and King County. Since 1906, Neighborhood

House has advanced our mission to partner with individuals and families to build community and increase access to

housing, health, education, and economic opportunity. Our programs focus on early childhood education, youth

development, employment and adult education, housing assistance, community health, and aging and disability

services throughout King County, WA.

PROGRAM SCOPE

At Neighborhood House, we have a deep commitment to valuing our employees’, volunteers’, and clients’ diverse

experiences and backgrounds, which guide our work for a more equitable future.

Neighborhood House’s Youth Engagement Program offers academic assistance, engagement through project based

learning and social emotional learning, as well as other supports to youth and their families. We are seeking

volunteers to engage with youth in grades K-12 to teach a new skill or activity. Some examples include: If you are

passionate about fitness you could teach a series of at-home workouts! If you are a crafter and want to share out how

to crochet, we can have a class on that! Professional photographers that can teach youth how to take expert photos

with the phone cameras! The possibilities are endless in this remote setting. If reasonable, supplies can be distributed

to youth to make sessions interactive.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initial meeting with staff for introductions and program familiarization
• Communicating with program staff what your goals are for the session(s) and any materials necessary
• Facilitating Zoom session with 5-10+ youth, staff assistance available

TIME COMMITMENT

• Late afternoons and evenings
• You decide how many sessions you want to participate in

Sessions last 30 minutes to 1 hour each

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have computer with sound and mic capabilities
• Ability to access Zoom. All Zoom sessions will be recorded.
• Ability to work with youth in grades K-12, experience not necessary
• Ability to thrive in a culturally diverse organization dedicated to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism

LOCATION

1044 18th St NE, Auburn, WA, 98002

APPLYING

Anyone interested in volunteering for this position should complete our Volunteer Inquiry Form so that we can learn

• more about you.