Volunteer: Volunteer with Artisans!Artisans helps individuals with disabilities reach employment and career goals by providing employment readiness, job placement and job retention supports.
Volunteer opportunities are available to assist with a variety of tasks/projects to help further our mission to help individuals with disabilities access employment and community inclusion opportunities in the Spokane Community. Due to Covid-19 closures and restrictions, remote/virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities are available at this time.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and must pass a background check.
Artisans has two office locations: 200 E. 2nd Ave. Ste. A Spokane, WA 99202 4019 E. Central Ave. Spokane, WA 99217
Agency: Artisans Artisans helps individuals with disabilities reach employment and career goals by providing employment readiness, job placement and job retention supports.
Volunteer opportunities are available to assist with a variety of tasks/projects to help further our mission to help individuals with disabilities access employment and community inclusion opportunities in the Spokane Community. Due to Covid-19 closures and restrictions, remote/virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities are available at this time.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and must pass a background check.
Artisans has two office locations: 200 E. 2nd Ave. Ste. A Spokane, WA 99202 4019 E. Central Ave. Spokane, WA 99217
Agency: Artisans Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 99202 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Sparks Central Youth Program VolunteerSpark Central is your connection to creative destinations of all kinds. We are a community gathering place and creative learning center where people of all ages can access our high-speed Internet (1,000 Mbps), technology, rich and imaginative programming, and a curated book and media collection. Building on our neighborhood's rail yard roots, Spark Central is at the junction between where people are, and where they want to go. Youth Program Volunteers Youth Program volunteers get to dive right into the fun by helping set up and run our many dynamic programs. Youth playshops and community events (all ages) are the two programs types that require youth program volunteers.
TYPES OF PROGRAMS Playshops 1-4 sessions of (usually) two hours that involve imagination or creativity. Each student walks away with something they created, even digitally. Students (and volunteers) attend all sessions. Each playshop requires 3-6 volunteers. Volunteers guide activities, keep students engaged and on-task, act as typists, scribes, or small group leaders, and give feedback or revision coaching to students.Playshop volunteers are expected to arrive 30 minutes early and plan to stay 15 minutes afterward to debrief and help clean up. Please let Erika (programs@sparkwestcentral.org) know as soon as possible if your plans change so we can find a sub. Community Events Usually evenings (Tuesday and Thursdays, sometimes Fridays) Requires 2-4 volunteers Target various age groups Volunteers set up chairs or activities, run activities, pour drinks (adult events), answer questions, act as hosts and ambassadors of Spark Central, clean up afterwards, vacuum, and put chairs away.Community event volunteers are expected to arrive an hour early and plan to stay 15 minutes afterward to help clean up. Please let Erika (programs@sparkwestcentral.org) know as soon as possible if your plans change so we can find a sub.
REQUIREMENTS: Must have a positive, can-do attitude, be reliable and punctual, and trustworthy. Must also be welcoming to people of all backgrounds, lifestyles, and ages. Must have basic computer skills (Mac or PC) and basic organizational skills. Must be willing to take on complex tasks as well as simple ones like taking out the trash. Must pass a background check.Agency: Spark Central Spark Central is your connection to creative destinations of all kinds. We are a community gathering place and creative learning center where people of all ages can access our high-speed Internet (1,000 Mbps), technology, rich and imaginative programming, and a curated book and media collection. Building on our neighborhood's rail yard roots, Spark Central is at the junction between where people are, and where they want to go. Youth Program Volunteers Youth Program volunteers get to dive right into the fun by helping set up and run our many dynamic programs. Youth playshops and community events (all ages) are the two programs types that require youth program volunteers.
TYPES OF PROGRAMS Playshops 1-4 sessions of (usually) two hours that involve imagination or creativity. Each student walks away with something they created, even digitally. Students (and volunteers) attend all sessions. Each playshop requires 3-6 volunteers. Volunteers guide activities, keep students engaged and on-task, act as typists, scribes, or small group leaders, and give feedback or revision coaching to students.Playshop volunteers are expected to arrive 30 minutes early and plan to stay 15 minutes afterward to debrief and help clean up. Please let Erika (programs@sparkwestcentral.org) know as soon as possible if your plans change so we can find a sub. Community Events Usually evenings (Tuesday and Thursdays, sometimes Fridays) Requires 2-4 volunteers Target various age groups Volunteers set up chairs or activities, run activities, pour drinks (adult events), answer questions, act as hosts and ambassadors of Spark Central, clean up afterwards, vacuum, and put chairs away.Community event volunteers are expected to arrive an hour early and plan to stay 15 minutes afterward to help clean up. Please let Erika (programs@sparkwestcentral.org) know as soon as possible if your plans change so we can find a sub.
REQUIREMENTS: Must have a positive, can-do attitude, be reliable and punctual, and trustworthy. Must also be welcoming to people of all backgrounds, lifestyles, and ages. Must have basic computer skills (Mac or PC) and basic organizational skills. Must be willing to take on complex tasks as well as simple ones like taking out the trash. Must pass a background check.Agency: Spark Central Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 99201 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Help the Hungry, Sort & Repack Food Donations!You can help hungry people in our community. Please join other volunteers to help sort and pack produce, food drive or bulk food items in preparation for distribution to our emergency food partners. Second Harvest's volunteers provide a wide range of valuable services that help feed 50,000 hungry people each week in the Inland Northwest. Volunteer opportunities are available Monday - Friday from as early as 9am to as late as 6:30pm. A full calendar of events is available on our website. Please visit to sign up for a shift: http://inland.volunteerhub.com/
Agency: Second Harvest Inland Northwest You can help hungry people in our community. Please join other volunteers to help sort and pack produce, food drive or bulk food items in preparation for distribution to our emergency food partners. Second Harvest's volunteers provide a wide range of valuable services that help feed 50,000 hungry people each week in the Inland Northwest. Volunteer opportunities are available Monday - Friday from as early as 9am to as late as 6:30pm. A full calendar of events is available on our website. Please visit to sign up for a shift: http://inland.volunteerhub.com/
Agency: Second Harvest Inland Northwest Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >14 years old Zip Code: 99202 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Station VolunteerSpark Central is your connection to creative destinations of all kinds. We are a community gathering place and creative learning center where people of all ages can access our high-speed Internet (1,000 Mbps), technology, rich and imaginative programming, and a curated book and media collection. Building on our neighborhood's rail yard roots, Spark Central is at the junction between where people are, and where they want to go. Station Volunteers As a station volunteer, you commit to volunteer at Spark Central for 2.5 hours once a week—any shift you choose. You’ll welcome people who come in, run the station so that staff can focus on their duties, be a resource for those seeking help with a project, or share with those who just want to chat about who you are and what you know. It's a great way to help others, connect with like-minded people, and hang out in a space where exciting connections will be happening all the time. HOURS POSSIBLE: 2.5 - 12 hours per week (up to volunteer) REQUIREMENTS: Must have a positive, can-do attitude, be reliable and punctual, and trustworthy. Must also be welcoming to people of all backgrounds, lifestyles, and ages. Must have basic computer skills (Mac or PC) and basic organizational skills. Must be willing to take on complex tasks as well as simple ones like taking out the trash. Must pass a background check.Agency: Spark Central Spark Central is your connection to creative destinations of all kinds. We are a community gathering place and creative learning center where people of all ages can access our high-speed Internet (1,000 Mbps), technology, rich and imaginative programming, and a curated book and media collection. Building on our neighborhood's rail yard roots, Spark Central is at the junction between where people are, and where they want to go. Station Volunteers As a station volunteer, you commit to volunteer at Spark Central for 2.5 hours once a week—any shift you choose. You’ll welcome people who come in, run the station so that staff can focus on their duties, be a resource for those seeking help with a project, or share with those who just want to chat about who you are and what you know. It's a great way to help others, connect with like-minded people, and hang out in a space where exciting connections will be happening all the time. HOURS POSSIBLE: 2.5 - 12 hours per week (up to volunteer) REQUIREMENTS: Must have a positive, can-do attitude, be reliable and punctual, and trustworthy. Must also be welcoming to people of all backgrounds, lifestyles, and ages. Must have basic computer skills (Mac or PC) and basic organizational skills. Must be willing to take on complex tasks as well as simple ones like taking out the trash. Must pass a background check.Agency: Spark Central Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 99201 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Childcare Volunteer
Position Description
A Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery volunteer augments the staff/child ratio by participating in childcare and daily routine activities under the direction of the staff.
Examples of Duties Assist staff by interacting with children during indoor/outdoor activities. Assist staff in daily activities including serving meals and clean-up, organizing the playroom and other activity areas, helping with laundry, and assisting with nap or bedtimes.
Requirements Must be 16 years of age or older Commit to one 3 hour shift a week for the duration of your semester, or longer Successfully pass screening process – this includes an interview, reference checks, and 1 background check Obtain a current Washington State Food Workers Card – info provided at interview Have a current Tuberculosis (TB) test – info provided at interview Have current TDaP booster (good for 10 years) Obtain a yearly flu shot Be willing and able to follow the guidance of staff and maintain strict confidentiality Have the physical ability to safely interact with active children (birth through 6 years of age) Selection Factors Support the philosophy and goals of VBCN Have an understanding of the emotional needs of children Have experience working with children ages birth through six years of age Be reliable Have a willingness to “pitch in” where needed Be sensitive to the interactions with staff Be willing to accept each child without judgment Exhibit emotional maturity and stability Agency: Vanessa Behan
Position Description
A Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery volunteer augments the staff/child ratio by participating in childcare and daily routine activities under the direction of the staff.
Examples of Duties Assist staff by interacting with children during indoor/outdoor activities. Assist staff in daily activities including serving meals and clean-up, organizing the playroom and other activity areas, helping with laundry, and assisting with nap or bedtimes.
Requirements Must be 16 years of age or older Commit to one 3 hour shift a week for the duration of your semester, or longer Successfully pass screening process – this includes an interview, reference checks, and 1 background check Obtain a current Washington State Food Workers Card – info provided at interview Have a current Tuberculosis (TB) test – info provided at interview Have current TDaP booster (good for 10 years) Obtain a yearly flu shot Be willing and able to follow the guidance of staff and maintain strict confidentiality Have the physical ability to safely interact with active children (birth through 6 years of age) Selection Factors Support the philosophy and goals of VBCN Have an understanding of the emotional needs of children Have experience working with children ages birth through six years of age Be reliable Have a willingness to “pitch in” where needed Be sensitive to the interactions with staff Be willing to accept each child without judgment Exhibit emotional maturity and stability Agency: Vanessa Behan Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >16 years old Zip Code: 99202 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: HUB 360 After-School Program VolunteersGENERAL FUNCTION: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assist with the development and implementation of all aspects of the After School Program 2. Develop a positive relationship with students 3. Keep the Program Director informed of all program issues as they arise especially when related to the children’s behavior and development 4. Be familiar with HUB Sports Center mission, policies and procedures 8. Participate with the students in HUB 360 program activities 5. Be an enthusiastic, dedicated, reliable and committed leader of our team Agency: HUB Sports Center GENERAL FUNCTION: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assist with the development and implementation of all aspects of the After School Program 2. Develop a positive relationship with students 3. Keep the Program Director informed of all program issues as they arise especially when related to the children’s behavior and development 4. Be familiar with HUB Sports Center mission, policies and procedures 8. Participate with the students in HUB 360 program activities 5. Be an enthusiastic, dedicated, reliable and committed leader of our team Agency: HUB Sports Center Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 99016 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: TutorsThis individual/s will assist with homework and outside activities once homework is done. Activities include, tutoring, activity play, cub and boy scouts. We are in need of eight volunteers that can assist us Monday-Thursday from 5:30-7:00pm. Agency: Morning Star Boys Ranch (MSBR) This individual/s will assist with homework and outside activities once homework is done. Activities include, tutoring, activity play, cub and boy scouts. We are in need of eight volunteers that can assist us Monday-Thursday from 5:30-7:00pm. Agency: Morning Star Boys Ranch (MSBR) Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 99203 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: North Central High School: Instrumental Musician TutorNC needs instrumental musicians who would be willing to work with our 7th grade band and strings students Monday - Thursday from 2:30 - 3:30 in the afternoon. The class has violins, viola, cello, flute, clarinet, trumpet, alto sax, and percussion all in one class. Some students have two years experience on their instrument; some are beginners. North Central High School is piloting a new choice school on our campus. We have 7th grade students attending middle school in our IST (Institute of Science and Technology) who want to continue their band and strings studies in a seventh period class. Tutors are needed to work with strings students on Mondays and Wednesdays and with band students on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 2:30 to 3:30. Approximately 63% of NC students qualify for free and reduced lunch; their music education has been limited to the experiences provided by Spokane Public Schools. They are talented and eager to grow as musicians but need one- on-one and small group coaching provided by experienced musicians. Contact Norilee Kimball at 354-6173 for more information. Agency: North Central High School NC needs instrumental musicians who would be willing to work with our 7th grade band and strings students Monday - Thursday from 2:30 - 3:30 in the afternoon. The class has violins, viola, cello, flute, clarinet, trumpet, alto sax, and percussion all in one class. Some students have two years experience on their instrument; some are beginners. North Central High School is piloting a new choice school on our campus. We have 7th grade students attending middle school in our IST (Institute of Science and Technology) who want to continue their band and strings studies in a seventh period class. Tutors are needed to work with strings students on Mondays and Wednesdays and with band students on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 2:30 to 3:30. Approximately 63% of NC students qualify for free and reduced lunch; their music education has been limited to the experiences provided by Spokane Public Schools. They are talented and eager to grow as musicians but need one- on-one and small group coaching provided by experienced musicians. Contact Norilee Kimball at 354-6173 for more information. Agency: North Central High School Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 99205 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: St. Luke's Rehabilitation Center: Volunteers NeededImmediate need for 3-4 volunteers September 16, 17, 18. On-going need for volunteers to help with reception, clerical, visiting with patients and welcoming guests, Times and days for these tasks can vary. Agency: St. Luke's Rehabilitation Center Immediate need for 3-4 volunteers September 16, 17, 18. On-going need for volunteers to help with reception, clerical, visiting with patients and welcoming guests, Times and days for these tasks can vary. Agency: St. Luke's Rehabilitation Center Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 99201 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Mentor a local child affected by HIVREACH Ministries matches HIV-affected children with REACH mentors. Even though our office is in Tacoma, we are a regional ministry and have many children needing mentors in the Spokane area. If you are interested in building a trusted friendship with a child in your area, please fill out a mentor application online here. Agency: REACH Ministries REACH Ministries matches HIV-affected children with REACH mentors. Even though our office is in Tacoma, we are a regional ministry and have many children needing mentors in the Spokane area. If you are interested in building a trusted friendship with a child in your area, please fill out a mentor application online here. Agency: REACH Ministries Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 98405 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Love volunteering with Kiddos? This could be the opportunity for you!We are looking for some volunteers who could help plan and carry out after school activities and/or help with homework with kids at one of SNAP's housing properties. Experience or studies in childhood development, or hopes to go into teaching or working with kids would be great for this opportunity! Commitment can be flexible, but we need volunteers available from 3.30-5pm on various weekdays, on an ongoing basis. Help make a difference in kids' lives and be in touch if this sounds like fun for you! Address provided is for the SNAP admin office, not where volunteer opportunity is located. Public transportation to the site is limited, so having personal transportation would be preferred. Agency: SNAP We are looking for some volunteers who could help plan and carry out after school activities and/or help with homework with kids at one of SNAP's housing properties. Experience or studies in childhood development, or hopes to go into teaching or working with kids would be great for this opportunity! Commitment can be flexible, but we need volunteers available from 3.30-5pm on various weekdays, on an ongoing basis. Help make a difference in kids' lives and be in touch if this sounds like fun for you! Address provided is for the SNAP admin office, not where volunteer opportunity is located. Public transportation to the site is limited, so having personal transportation would be preferred. Agency: SNAP Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 99224 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: One on One CompanionDuties: To become one or more of the Residents' trustworthy and reliable friend by getting to know them personally, sharing yourself personally if you wish and visiting them often to the point where they anticipate your next visit of quality and attention. So many of our Resident's need this service more than one could imagine.
If interested, you would need to come in to fill out the volunteer paperwork & go through orientation. We would then pair you with a Resident who might not get many visitors or who does not participate in many of the activities offered here at Providence Emilie Court. We ask that companions visit once a week, the date and time would be whatever worked best for both the Resident and the volunteer. Agency: Providence: Emilie Court Duties: To become one or more of the Residents' trustworthy and reliable friend by getting to know them personally, sharing yourself personally if you wish and visiting them often to the point where they anticipate your next visit of quality and attention. So many of our Resident's need this service more than one could imagine.
If interested, you would need to come in to fill out the volunteer paperwork & go through orientation. We would then pair you with a Resident who might not get many visitors or who does not participate in many of the activities offered here at Providence Emilie Court. We ask that companions visit once a week, the date and time would be whatever worked best for both the Resident and the volunteer. Agency: Providence: Emilie Court Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 99202 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Music (entertainment)If you are able to play and instrument or sing and would be interested in performing at Providence Emilie Court we would love to have you. The dates/times are flexible, would just have to fit into our Activity Schedule. This could be an individual or a group. Agency: Providence: Emilie Court If you are able to play and instrument or sing and would be interested in performing at Providence Emilie Court we would love to have you. The dates/times are flexible, would just have to fit into our Activity Schedule. This could be an individual or a group. Agency: Providence: Emilie Court Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 99202 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Educational PresentationsAs part of our activity program we like to offer one or more educational presentations per month. We would like to have a volunteer(s) that would like to present a topic that would be relevant to Residents at Providence Emilie Court. It could be related to health issues, legal issues such as living wills, etc. If presenting educational topics would be of interest to you, we could have volunteers present one topic a piece, or have a volunteer(s) who present multiple different topics.
Agency: Providence: Emilie Court As part of our activity program we like to offer one or more educational presentations per month. We would like to have a volunteer(s) that would like to present a topic that would be relevant to Residents at Providence Emilie Court. It could be related to health issues, legal issues such as living wills, etc. If presenting educational topics would be of interest to you, we could have volunteers present one topic a piece, or have a volunteer(s) who present multiple different topics.
Agency: Providence: Emilie Court Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 99202 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: K9 Crew MemberVolunteers assist with dog socialization and training programs designed to help shelter animals shine while waiting to be adopted. Volunteers take them for walks, groom and play with the dogs. To get started with this program please CLICK HERE and submit a volunteer application Agency: Spokane Humane Society Volunteers assist with dog socialization and training programs designed to help shelter animals shine while waiting to be adopted. Volunteers take them for walks, groom and play with the dogs. To get started with this program please CLICK HERE and submit a volunteer application Agency: Spokane Humane Society Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >16 years old Zip Code: 99207 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Feline Friends MemberVolunteers help each cat or kitten get the socialization and exercise needed while waiting to be adopted. Volunteers play, groom and promote the cats and kittens. To get started with this program please CLICK HERE and submit a volunteer application. Agency: Spokane Humane Society Volunteers help each cat or kitten get the socialization and exercise needed while waiting to be adopted. Volunteers play, groom and promote the cats and kittens. To get started with this program please CLICK HERE and submit a volunteer application. Agency: Spokane Humane Society Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >13 years old Zip Code: 99207 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Leading an Art GroupHelp kids connect with their creative side in the art room. There are endless possibilities of what can happen in the art room with paint, pottery , glue and endless supply of materials that are ready to be used. You will assist/ lead and create which art project kids will be working on for that day. Agency: Morning Star Boys Ranch (MSBR) Help kids connect with their creative side in the art room. There are endless possibilities of what can happen in the art room with paint, pottery , glue and endless supply of materials that are ready to be used. You will assist/ lead and create which art project kids will be working on for that day. Agency: Morning Star Boys Ranch (MSBR) Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 99223 Allow Groups: No |