Education
Imagination Celebration!: South Sound Reading Foundation is looking for volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up and everything in-between for the Imagination Celebration event on Saturday June 19th from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on 9th Avenue behind the Olympia Library. Contact Jennifer at 360-412-4499 for more info.
Sand in the City's Beach Party Volunteer: Help with art activities in the Global Village, play Splash Ball, stage the weekend events, or just let your smile shine through and help welcome guests from all over! August 26th - 29th. Contact: Addie at Hands On Children's Museum (360) 956-0818 ext. 113.
Reading Team Volunteer: The Reading Team tutors individual students at the Garrett Heyns Education Center (GHEC) at Washington Corrections Center (WCC) in Shelton on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm. It is not necessary to know how to teach reading or to have any formal teaching experience in order to volunteer. The Adult Basic Education instructors on site will teach you everything you need to know. Contact: Sue Sheldon, Volunteer Manager (360) 426-4433 x 5509
Spanish speakers needed to teach basic computers skills: Are you interested in grassroots community education? Do you speak Spanish and want practice in real-life settings? Do you want to support the local immigrant population? We seek to help Spanish speakers improve their English and develop basic computer skills. Computer literacy volunteers will be supported in teaching Spanish speaking immigrants the basics of computer use (internet, e-mail, word processing) using a hands-on approach. Volunteers should be able to commit to one evening a week (Thursdays), speak Spanish at an intermediate to advanced level, and commute to downtown Shelton. (Transit and carpooling options are available.) Mason County Literacy also has several other educational volunteer opportunities available. Contact: Tammey Newton (360) 426-9733
Wolf Haven Tour Guide: Educate our visitors to this beautiful wolf sanctuary in Tenino by guiding them on a 50 minute tour and telling them about the wolves of Wolf Haven. Training provided and many educational opportunities available. Have chances to observe wolf behavior and meet visitors from all over the country. Minimum age: 17. Must be comfortable speaking in front of small groups. Should be interested in animal conservation and be willing to learn about Wolf Haven's mission. Contact: Cindy Irwin, Volunteer Coordinator, (360) 264-4695 ext 222
Read with preschool children: We are looking for community members to read one-on-one or in small groups to our students. There are also opportunities to create your own story times! If you enjoy books, singing and working with preschool children then this is your chance. We are a non-profit organization with two locations one on the Westside and Downtown. Our mission is to provide high quality, education-based child care to families in our community, regardless of income! Contact: Rose Horgdahl, Program Director, (360) 943-3571.
Historical Newspapers Online Indexer: Indexers read pioneer newspapers on the computer, choosing names, keywords, and subjects and enter them into a searchable database. This enables library patrons to read and search historic newspapers online from Washington's Territorial period (1852-1889). This is a great opportunity for history buffs! This opportunity is best for those with basic computer keyboard skills and an interest in Washington State history. Training is provided at the State Library at the volunteer work station. Contact: Judy Pitchford, Digital Collections Librarian, (360) 704-5254
Help Youth Learn New Skills: If you enjoy working with or on computers, if you have multi-media recording skills, a green thumb or like working on bikes we have the opportunities for you to engage in these activities and teach these valuable skills to young people, mentor them for job readiness and community service. Our volunteers must be able to pass a background check, enjoy working with youth and be self motivated. Save Our County's Kid's is located in Shelton, WA. Contact: Frances Morgan, Program Manager, (360) 462-SOCK
Art Instructor for Children: Volunteer must be able to teach drawing, pastels, or other media to children ages 6 and over. Volunteer should be available at least one day/week, Monday through Friday, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for at least a six-week period, hopefully longer-term. This opportunity is sponsored by: Intercommunity Mercy Housing - Evergreen Vista. Contact: Paul Grudis, (360) 352-1315.
Capitol Tour Guide: guide public thru the capitol building and show off our facility. A 3 hour commitment per week (either a morning - 10-1 or afternoon 1-4) is required. Weekend opportunities available. Must be able to communicate in standard English and have ability to learn Washington history and the political process of the state. Must dress in business casual attire, be able to climb stairs, speak clearly, keep a group of up to 30 in control. Minimum age 18, no maximum age. On the job training available, written materials available to study. Contact: Richard Emde, Volunteer Manager, (360) 902-8887.
Join the Facility Team with the Early Learning Center: Our Facilities Committee provides us with the support for upkeep and Maintenance of our two facilities, as well as supervise building and ground projects. This is great group of Volunteers and a great team to become involved with. This group meets once a month and also leads our annual Day of Caring event each Fall. We are a non-profit organization with two locations one on the Westside and Downtown. Our mission is to provide high quality, education-based child care to families in our community, regardless of income! Contact: Rose Horgdahl, Program Director, (360) 943-3571.
Mentor a Child with Big Brothers, Big Sisters: Volunteer mentors needed. Our program matches trained volunteers with children (5-18) for one-on-one mentoring. Each mentoring "match" is based upon compatible preferences, interests, personalities, and geographic location. As a mentor, you will spend a couple hours 3-4 times a month with the child you are matched with. For example, you may take your Little Brother or Sister to a local parade together, visit a local animal shelter, read books at the library, or hike at nearby park. You can positively impact a child's life and have fun together in the process! Contact: Julie Kinney, Administrative Assistant, (360) 943-0409.
Mentor Youth with the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration: Mentors assist youth to set and fulfill goals for their education or vocation and for a substance-free and crime-free lifestyle. Mentors empower youth by helping them recognize their unique qualities and talents. Mentors encourage youth by sharing their personal goals, values and experiences. Mentors connect with youth and convey the message, "You are worth my time and effort." Contact: Major W. Harris, Jr., Program Coordinator, (800) 355-2051.
Reading Team Volunteer Needed: The Reading Team tutors individual students on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm. Some volunteers help us as many as 6 evenings per month and some members of the team are only able to come 1 or 2 evenings per month. It is not necessary to know how to teach reading in order to volunteer. This project is sponsored by GHEC Education Center at WWC. Contact: Sue Sheldon, Volunteer Manager, (360) 426-4433 x 5509.
