Community

Looking to get involved in the local community outside of JSIS? 

Here are some community-focused volunteering ideas to get you started.

Backpack Brigade

Volunteer to help end weekend hunger for kids in King County and beyond.

BikeWorks

Host a repair party, bike collection drive, or get involved in their annual kids bike swap.

Compass Housing Alliance

Services and housing options for people struggling with homelessness and poverty in Seattle. Donate a holiday meal, make holiday meal baskets, form a cleaning crew or yard work party, or purchase grocery gift cards for families.

Doing Good Together

Ideas for volunteering in and around Seattle.

        FamilyWorks

        Volunteer at the Wallingford location. They offer food access and family support programming in North Seattle, creating opportunities for families to thrive.

        Food Banks

        Sort food, stock shelves, distribute food, or assist with special events.

        Jubilee Women's Center

        Cook a meal at home and serve it to the residents, or drop off meals for women to heat-and-eat on their own.

        Imagine Housing

        The only nonprofit organization in East King County dedicated solely to developing affordable rental homes for low-income families. Take on a property beautification or resident life enhancement project.

          Page Ahead

          Provides new books and develops reading activities that empower at-risk children.

          Pet Partners

          Become a therapy animal team with your pet.

          Volunteer Match

          An online service that matches your interests with over 90,000 nonprofit organizations.

          Washington Trails Association

          Kids ages 10 and up can participate on their own during work parties, those under 14 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.