Community Needs From: Gonzaga University

Challenging The Body, Engaging The Spirit Peak

7 Adventures is a 501(c)3 non-profit providing life-changing outdoor adventures to under-resourced young people across the Pacific Northwest. We believe every young person should have experiences in the outdoors that help them to grow spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally, regardless of socio-economic standing.

Website: https://www.peak7.org/volunteer

The Way to Justice is a community non-profit legal aid organization led and created by women of color. Through direct representation, impact litigation, policy reform, and advocacy work, we address the barriers facing individuals who have been negatively impacted by our justice system.

Address: 321 West Boone Street Spokane, WA 99201

Website: https://www.thewaytojustice.com/

At Just One, our after-school program is more than just a place to hang out—it’s a dynamic, welcoming space where youth ages 10 and older can explore their creativity, connect with mentors, build leadership skills, and feel part of a positive community.

The program runs Monday through Friday, from 3 PM to 6 PM, during designated program months like March April May. Youth can drop in as their schedule allows—no need to attend every day.

Each week brings something new, including:

Arts & crafts

STEM & hands-on learning projects

Sports & physical activities

Mentoring & discussion circles

Field trips to explore the community

Free snacks or meals provided daily

Our field trips are a huge hit—whether we're visiting movies, Getair, resturants, thrift shops for budgeting lessons, or local parks for outdoor fun, we aim to expose youth to enriching experiences beyond their neighborhood.

Plus, we regularly invite in college interns, guest speakers, and community partners to lead special workshops and activities.

The program is free, but families must create a parent account and register each youth for safety and communication purposes.

Once registered, youth are welcome to join us any day that fits their schedule—we’re a walk-in-friendly program, and there’s no requirement for daily attendance.

Our after-school program provides more than just activities—it’s a place where youth feel safe, seen, and supported. Many of the youth we serve are navigating tough circumstances, and we’re here to offer consistency, encouragement, and meaningful opportunities to grow.

Whether they’re painting a mural, leading a group game, or discovering a new passion on a field trip—youth at Just One know they belong.

Joya is dedicated to igniting hope, empowering children and families, and establishing lifelong skills. We provide exceptional pediatric therapy and support services, engage families, and remove financial barriers. Our community is built on inclusion, encouragement, and lasting connections.

Website: https://joya.org/

With integrity, ParaSport Spokane will provide training, recreational, and competitive opportunities for youth and adults with physical disabilities that promote success, self worth and independence. ParaSport Spokane uses adaptive sports as a catalyst for life.

Website: https://www.parasportspokane.org/

Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire participants to recognize their inner strength, increase their level of physical activity, imagine their possibilities, and confidently stand up for themselves and others.

Website: https://www.gotrspokane.org/

Established in 1992, Caritas Food Bank is an ecumenical, nonprofit, Christian outreach, that seeks to demonstrate Christ’s love to our Spokane County neighbors in need by providing food, hygiene supplies, fuel vouchers/bus passes, and utility assistance. We covenant to serve clients without prejudice or discrimination and to preserve their dignity.

Website: https://caritasoutreachministries.org/

Website: https://cancerpathways.org/volunteer/

Transitional Living Center (TLC): Transitional housing with support services for homeless women and their children in 15 apartments and one permanent housing unit, access to playgrounds and gardens. Services include on-site case management, support groups, and community classes and events. TLC is dedicated to helping homeless women with children create stability in their lives.

Volunteer Roles: (Commitment of 20 volunteer hours is required; does not have to be completed in one term)

Contact: Maria Meeds at mmeeds@help4women.org

Miryam’s House: Transitional housing program where women experiencing homelessness are encouraged down the path to recovery and stability through case management and life-skills education. Life at Miryam’s House includes wrap-around supportive services, one-on-one case management, life-skills education, and continuing support for residents through an Alumnae Program.

Volunteer Opportunities: (Commitment of 20 volunteer hours is required; does not have to be completed in one term)

Volunteer Opportunities:

Contact: Maria Meeds at mmeeds@help4women.org

The Home Yard Cottages are a Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) project, completed in fall 2018, providing supportive services to help residents maintain stability and meet goals. Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) is the term that Housing and Urban Development (HUD) uses to describe housing provided to persons who have a disability, are low-income, and have been homeless. The Home Yard Cottages include 24 homes, fifteen of which are net-zero energy and fitted with solar panels. Volunteer activities take place in the community room or outdoors.

Volunteer Roles:

Contact: Maria Meeds @ mmeeds@help4women.org

General Summary:

Admin volunteers can fill a variety of needs, depending on skills and interest. These volunteers are vital to the consistent delivery of services at Transitions.

 Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Contact: Maria Meeds at mmeeds@help4women.org

Dining with Dignity

Shalom Ministries is a not-for-profit ministry dedicated to providing wholesome meals and other services to the poor and homeless people within our community.  We are committed to a system of excellence as we work with guests, team members, volunteers and the people we serve in a process that begins through the spirit of cooperation. Shalom believes that poverty and homelessness are but mere symptoms of deeper problems within an individual and the community at large. This belief moves us to thoughtful action within each of us individually in the hopes of bringing healing to the larger community. By extending hospitality and dignity to those who hunger and thirst in body, mind and spirit coupled with a safe, loving and accepting environment the door can be opened for healing and renewal.

Serving over 60,000 meals annually.

Breakfast: Mondays & Thursdays, 7:30-8:30am

Dinner: Mondays & Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm

Website: https://shalommeal.org/volunteer

Feast World Kitchen is a downtown restaurant (3rd & Cedar) for Spokane's immigrant and former refugee community to share their culture through excellent international cuisine. Feast Collective elevates and empowers immigrants and former refugees as leaders. We use international cuisine as a platform for economic resilience, holistic growth, and culture-sharing.

We are a group of neighbors. Some are from Spokane, some are from around the world. We share a few convictions in common: one is that Spokane should welcome former refugees and immigrants, weaving them into the fabric of our civic life. Another is that food has a wonderful way of bringing people together and breaking down barriers. A third is simple: Spokane needs more great global cuisine! We're launching Feast World Kitchen: an incubator space to empower immigrant chefs. Join us.

Website: https://www.feastworldkitchen.org/volunteer

Contact: volunteers@feastworldkitchen.org 

We offer several programs and gatherings, each of which is designed to bring people both with and without intellectual/developmental disabilities together, to build friendships. People with I/DD often travel through life in a separate lane. We think life is better when we’re together.

Website: https://www.sidebysidespokane.org/new-volunteers

Contact: david@sidebysidespokane.org or call 509-475-1885

A family oriented residential facility for non-delinquent, dependent children. Duplicates a traditional middle-class, family atmosphere emphasizing school and community involvement through high school graduation. Children are accepted at age 5-14 and may remain through high school graduation. No child is refused because a parent or relative is unable to pay fee.

Be a Hutton Settlement volunteer tutor and assist children in their academic and social development! Build quality relationships while being a volunteer tutor for a child. All volunteers must meet certain qualifications and will undergo background checks. Volunteer tutors typically start at the beginning of a school year, must commit for the entire term and are matched to the individual needs of available children.

Contact:  LaTonya Simmons, Principal Latonyas@spokaneschools.org  (509) 354-3030

We are a Christian ecumenical nonprofit organization supported by the generosity of local churches, businesses, service organizations, and community members. Mission Community Outreach Center is a free clothing, housewares, hygiene, and diaper bank.

Website: https://www.4mission.org/volunteer/

To volunteer, contact: call at 509-536-1084 or email us at mcoc.volunteer@gmail.com

Open Doors is a Family Day Emergency Shelter. For the first time in Spokane's history, there is now be a shelter available for displaced families who need a warm shelter, a welcoming smile and some help to find sustainable housing. We assess families, connect them to local resources, and provide food, supplies, showers, computer and laundry access between 7:30 am-7:30 pm. The Family Promise Emergency Shelter is located on 2002 E. Mission Avenue.

Contact oliviah@familypromiseofspokane.org or ggriffith@familypromiseofspokane.org to sign up.

We are a non-profit organization comprised of educational professionals and experienced volunteers who are dedicated to walking through the language learning process with students. We strive to foster an environment of safety and belonging for the international community of Spokane. Our teachers use a variety of instructional approaches to match the diverse needs of language learners. We primarily focus on teaching English that adult students will encounter during their daily lives.

Becky Rempe 

bartonelsfpc@gmail.com

509-747-1058

Reading at grade level is an important progress indicator for student success! We are excited to engage our community in helping us meet that goal for every student. The Community Reading Buddies program will focus on students in Kindergarten-third grade who would benefit from support to be grade level readers. By having a positive reading experience with a caring adult, our students will keep making progress in their reading skills, develop a love of reading, and feel a sense of belonging to their school and community.

The schools will be provided with a reading cart, colored book containers, some books to get started, and a helpful handout to help guide Community Reading Buddies. The details of the program (schedule, number of reading mentors, etc.) will be determined by each school in conversation with their community partner and volunteer.

Please contact John Traynor to register: (509) 313-3632 or traynor@gonzaga.edu

To volunteer, follow these steps: 

Pair up with adults who have disabilities and form authentic relationships through weekly recreation activities. GUSR also plans advocacy and awareness-raising events throughout the year. 

GUSR is usually a year-long commitment

 To volunteer, follow these steps: 

1. Application https://www.gonzaga.edu/student-life/community-engagement-and-service/all-engagement-opportunities

2. Compete the steps sent after your application. 

Questions? Email Andrea Davis at davisa@gonzaga.edu 

Each week students walk to Maplewood gardens to play Wii bowling and skip bo with the residents! This is a great time to get to know some of our community members and build relationships.

*If you are in a CEL class, you have both a CEL DocuSign and a ZVC DocuSign to complete.  

Campus Kids is a group mentoring program with 4th and 5th grade youth that focuses on social-emotional learning and college & career readiness.

Campus Kids is a year-long commitment (Fall & Spring within the same school year).  

Academic Year 2025/26|

Tuesdays, 3:00-5:15 PM 

Wednesdays, 3:00-5:15 PM

Thursdays, 3:00-5:15 PM

Apply: 

https://www.gonzaga.edu/student-life/community-engagement-and-service/all-engagement-opportunities

We're looking for friendly and reliable volunteers to support our front office on select days! This opportunity is perfect for college students looking to build valuable workplace skills, or community seniors who want to brush up on administrative tasks, learn something new, or share their professional experience.

As the first point of contact at Hillyard Senior Center, you’ll help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for members and guests. Tasks include greeting visitors, answering phones, assisting with basic admin duties, and occasionally stepping away from the desk to help with programs or seniors in need.

Skills Needed:
Basic administrative or front desk/reception experience, a positive attitude, and a willingness to be flexible and helpful.

This is a great way to make a difference while gaining or sharing meaningful, real-world experience in a supportive and upbeat environment!

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.

One of the key ways we foster creativity and future success is by infusing writing, reading, and communication skills into our dynamic menu of programs for adults, teens, and kids. We believe these skills are the foundation of future success in the Information Age, where the jobs of tomorrow haven’t been created yet. From learning to write code to learning to write a story, we offer community members a one-way ticket to growth and opportunity.

Spark Central is looking for an intern to support all areas of our educational programming, including youth programs. This position is unpaid or for college credit only. Applicants seeking college credit are responsible for submitting necessary information fulfillment requirements to Spark Central.

COMMITMENT

Please note that we’re flexible and willing to work around an existing commitment.

Summer: Late June, July, and August; 10-15 hours a week as available

Academic year: One or more semesters; 10-15 hours a week as available

DESCRIPTION

The Education & Programs Intern is someone who is has a passion for teaching and learning. They are eager to design and lead Spark Central programs and are comfortable working with a variety of ages.

Interns complete a project of passion during their internship that benefits Spark Central’s patrons. This could include designing a new program, improving an existing program, leading a community project, or developing a system to help our programs run more smoothly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will work with the Programs Associate and Executive Director to execute the many programs of Spark Central and provide assistance for program planning and scheduling, though part of your schedule will be tailored to your specific talents and area of study. Duties will include:

DESIRED QUALITIES

The ideal programming intern is someone who relates well to youth as well as adults, and is inspired by helping them find the best ways to learn. We seek someone who takes great joy in teaching others, loses track of time in this pursuit, has a nuanced, intelligent sense of humor, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment without losing their cool. This person understands the importance of detail and appreciates use of the Oxford comma.

Other qualities include:

PERKS

As an intern at Spark Central, you’ll connect with a wide variety of talented people in our community, learn new skills, and have a hand in creating dynamic programs. Internships are also a fabulous way to get experience in the field. We also offer interns:

HOW TO APPLY

Please email a resumé and letter of interest to programs@sparkwestcentral.org. In your letter, tell us why you are interested in the Programs Internship and what you believe you will bring to Spark Central’s programs.

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.

One of the key ways we foster creativity and future success is by infusing writing, reading, and communication skills into our dynamic menu of programs for adults, teens, and kids. We believe these skills are the foundation of future success in the Information Age, where the jobs of tomorrow haven’t been created yet. From learning to write code to learning to write a story, we offer community members a one-way ticket to growth and opportunity.

Spark Central is looking for a Technology Intern to support all areas of our technology, including maintenance of our technology resources, designing tech-related programming, providing “office hours” for tech-related learning, and increasing our capacity for tech education for the community.

This position is unpaid or for college credit only. Applicants seeking college credit are responsible for submitting necessary information fulfillment requirements to Spark Central.

COMMITMENT

Please note that we’re flexible and willing to work around an existing commitment.

Summer: Late June, July, and August; 10-15 hours a week as available

Academic year: One or more semesters; 10-15 hours a week as available

DESCRIPTION

The Technology Intern is someone who is has a passion for technology and creativity. They are eager to share their love of coding, technology, and robotics with Spark Central patrons and are comfortable working with a variety of ages. Experience with robotics, coding, and/or high tech is a plus.

Interns also complete a project of passion during their internship that benefits Spark Central’s patrons. This could include designing a new program, leading a project, or developing a system to help our technology and programs run more smoothly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Tech Interns will work with the Volunteer Associate and other IT Volunteers to provide “office hours” for the community where they share their technology expertise and educate patrons on how to use the technology accessible at Spark Central. These interns will also design systems and guides to make our technology more accessible to the public and may design tech-based programming for various age groups. Part of each intern’s schedule will be tailored to your specific talents and area of study.

DESIRED QUALITIES

The ideal Technology Intern is someone who relates well to youth as well as adults and is inspired by helping them find the best ways to learn. We seek someone who takes great joy in teaching others, loses track of time in this pursuit, has a nuanced, intelligent sense of humor, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment without losing their cool.

Other qualities include:

PERKS

As an intern at Spark Central, you’ll connect with a wide variety of talented people in our community, learn new skills, and shape our patrons’ user experience. Internships are also a fabulous way to get experience in the field. We also offer interns:

HOW TO APPLY

Please email a resumé and letter of interest to info@sparkwestcentral.org. In your letter, tell us why you are interested in the Technology Internship and what you believe you will bring to 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.

One of the key ways we foster creativity and future success is by infusing writing, reading, and communication skills into our dynamic menu of programs for adults, teens, and kids. We believe these skills are the foundation of future success in the Information Age, where the jobs of tomorrow haven’t been created yet. From learning to write code to learning to write a story, we offer community members a one-way ticket to growth and opportunity.

Spark Central is looking for a Marketing Intern to support our outreach into the West Central neighborhood and the broader Spokane community. This position is unpaid or for college credit only. Applicants seeking college credit are responsible for submitting necessary information fulfillment requirements to Spark Central.

COMMITMENT

Please note that we’re flexible and willing to work around an existing commitment.

Summer: Late June, July, and August; 10-15 hours a week as available

Academic year: One or more semesters; 10-15 hours a week as available

DESCRIPTION

The Marketing Intern is someone who is has a passion for community, designing experiences for others, and event planning. They love meeting new people, building community connections, and enjoy being out and about in the community. They are comfortable working with a variety of ages and are action-oriented.

Interns also complete a project of passion during their internship that benefits Spark Central and its patrons. This could include developing an outreach/marketing project, taking a lead role in an existing project, or designing a new system based on marketing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Marketing Intern will work with the Spark Central Creative Team to plan and execute marketing campaigns, development-related events, publicity for our programs and space, and more. The Marketing Intern to support our outreach and marketing to the West Central neighborhood and the broader Spokane community, including networking, neighborhood engagement, literature distribution, social media, pop-up neighborhood programs, and more. Part of each intern’s schedule will be tailored to your specific talents and area of study. 

DESIRED QUALITIES

The ideal Marketing Intern is someone who is not afraid to jump into the fray and make stuff happen. They relate well to youth as well as adults and are inspired by helping them find the best ways to learn. We seek someone who takes great joy in teaching others, loses track of time in this pursuit, has a nuanced, intelligent sense of humor, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment without losing their cool. This person understands the importance of detail and appreciates the use of the Oxford comma.

Other qualities include:

PERKS

As an intern at Spark Central, you’ll connect with a wide variety of talented people in our community, learn new skills, and have a hand in pulling off our dynamic programs. Internships are also a fabulous way to get experience in the field. We also offer interns:

HOW TO APPLY

Please email a resumé and letter of interest to kate@sparkwestcentral.org. In your letter, tell us why you are interested in the Marketing Internship and what you believe you will bring to Spark Central.

Share.Farm is a technology company who's sole focus is improving the connection with you and farmers within the local community. We educate local consumers on sustainable, organic and natural products and approaches where the student can conduct street sales, calls and meetings about the food shed thus providing a connection within the community and relevant sustainable and technological experience for the future.

This placement is for students in Philosophy 301-06 with Dr. Lally

“School Time” Educational Support Volunteer 

Volunteer Slots available Tuesday - Friday, 12 - 2:30 PM

While Spokane Public Schools is offering distance learning this fall, Spark Central will be offering West Central students enrolled in our Level Up program the opportunity to do their school work in our space for part of the school day. As a volunteer for this Educational Support time, you will help us create a safe, stable, and healthy learning environment for students. Whether they are experiencing technical issues with their schoolwork, or need a bit of warmth and support to get through these isolating and challenging times, your assistance will make a difference in their day. You don’t need to be an expert in school subjects or education to be a great fit for this role!

Making care packages, faculty signature required

There are many activities offered at Providence Emilie Court. If you are interested in helping out we could find what works best for your schedule. We offer Bingo, Game Day, Exercise, Current Events (reading the news), Beauty Basket (manicures), Movies, Enertainment, Arts & Crafts and more. We could also pair you to be a one on one companion.

Data Entry Volunteers are responsible for entering constituent data and other information into the Association’s databases, ensuring that records for the Association are updated and accurate. Program Data entry volunteers:

As an organization, our mission is to advocate for issues that help create a more just community. Through our Health and Wellness program, we hope to bring healing to the community through various programs and events. ACL Spokane centers the power of Asians & Asian Americans to build a just, healthy, and thriving community for all, improve community health & wellness, and increase civic engagement through community building, arts, and culture.

Website: https://aclspokane.org/

Contact: Tia Moua at tmoua@aclspokane.org 

We help to start, expand, and support community gardens throughout Spokane and there is always a garden in need of additional helping hands. 

As community needs increase in difficult times, our participant network expands. With it, the need for transportation to and from programs is also increasing. We are currently looking for volunteer drivers who can lead transportation for our Afghan Women Support Group on Mondays, Gardening & Harvesting on Wednesdays, and Refugee Elder Programs on Fridays.

If you are interested in joining, go to https://www.ricspokane.org/get-involved.html#Volunteer

Volunteers can provide transportation in their own vehicle, or using one of our passenger vans. Driver's License, Personal Insurance, Driving Record and Background Checks are required. 

Be a role model and make an impact! We believe every girl deserves the opportunity to be a Girl Scout, and you can help make it possible!

Our GoGetter Program is a grant-funded outreach initiative aimed to provide the necessary means for girls from underrepresented areas and Title I schools to access the Girl Scout Leadership Experience by eliminating barriers and navigating obstacles such as cost, facilities and transportation.

Our Spokane GoGetter program currently consists of eight troops of girls in grades K-5, and one troop of girls in grades 6-12, each of which meets once weekly after school. We are seeking volunteers willing to commit to at least one shift (1.5 hours) per week. No prior experience is necessary to serve in this role; you will be paired with a trained Girl Scout staff member. The primary duties of this role include providing support to the troop leader following the provided weekly lesson plan, assisting girls with snack and instructions as needed, and providing a safe and inclusive place for girls to communicate, learn and grow. The available shifts are as follows:

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

If you are interested in volunteering to help our girls, please reach out via email, or submit a volunteer interest form at:

Girl Scout Go-Getters Volunteer Interest Form

For more information about the GoGetter program, go to:

https://www.gsewni.org/en/get-involved/join/go-getters-program.html

Completion of Memory work training

18 years of age or older

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people affected by humanitarian crises—including the climate crisis—to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. Founded at the call of Albert Einstein in 1933, the IRC is now at work in over 40 crisis-affected countries as well as communities throughout Europe and the Americas. We deliver lasting impact by providing health care, helping children learn, and empowering individuals and communities to become self-reliant, always seeking to address the inequalities facing women and girls.

To learn more about volunteer roles, reach out to Kimmie Curry at Kimberly.Curry@rescue.org or (509) 290-5502.

Refugee Kids Connect is an after-school program for refugee youth. Programs are Monday-thursday around Spokane. Wednesdays are at Logan Elementary, perfect for GU students! 

Website: https://www.ricspokane.org/

Tens of millions of people are on the move, seeking new opportunities and/ or fleeing violence, persecution, and natural disasters.  Those migrating need help establishing themselves materially, socially, and spiritually in new communities.  At the same time, fear and resentment are rising among those who are not migrating.  Increasingly, established community members around the world are resistant to newcomers, despite many clearly documented benefits that come with immigrants.

Thrive International specializes in educating, training, and empowering both immigrants and citizens to develop relationships with one another that are mutually transformative and enrich entire communities.  We help immigrants move “from surviving to thriving” through empowerment programs focused specifically on the needs and opportunities experienced by adolescents, women, and recognized community and faith leaders.  We help empower citizens in our community by providing educational programs, and opportunities to develop relationships through volunteer activities.

Website: https://thriveint.org/volunteer-1

Assistant to the Executive Director: Chelsea White 

Volunteer with Manzanita House! Manzanita House is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Spokane, WA created with a commitment to the development of our community and collaborative solutions that view all stakeholders as equals. The name was inspired by the resilience of the Manzanita plant that withstands and thrives in the wake of wildfires, as we see this resiliency in the immigrant community.

Our mission is to embrace, equip, and empower immigrants through access to culturally informed essential services, and facilitate connections to grow deeper roots and thrive in Spokane.

Language Program Manager: Samantha Walters

Website: https://www.manzanitahousespokane.org/volunteer

World Relief Spokane is a Christian non-profit organization welcoming refugees and immigrants.  Our services include: initial and extended case management, economic empowerment services, cultural adaptation, and providing a warm welcome as we help our new friends find services and make Spokane home.

Our work depends heavily on volunteer support, both through long term volunteers (3-6 months+) and interns. 

Students serving at World Relief complete an application process, online orientation, and a 1.5 hour in-person orientation. A background check is required for all volunteers and interns before placement for service.

We’re looking for compassionate individuals to serve 2-4 hours per week in one of the following roles:

Volunteer position descriptions can be found on our website at: https://worldrelief.org/spokane/get-involved/volunteer/

For students interested in internship opportunities (15-20 hours per week for 10-12 weeks), more information can be found online at: https://worldrelief.org/spokane/get-involved/internships/

Internship application deadlines are as follows:

We look forward to working together to transform those who have undergone extensive hardship.  In the process you will be transformed as well.

Volunteer Program Manager: Tamara Clausnitzer

The Campus Kitchen is a hunger relief program that focuses on food recovery, eliminating waste, and building community.  The program collects all of the leftover food from campus dining and utilizes student volunteers to repurpose that food into healthy meals that get delivered to low-income senior housing, after school programs, and shelters in the Spokane community. The Campus Kitchen is part of Gonzaga's Center for Community Engagement. 

We prepare meals in our kitchen located in the Humanities Building and serve meals at The O’Malley Senior Center, House of Charity, and Logan Elementary, and Gonzaga Family Haven 

We also have a garden on campus where we grow organic produce to supplement our meals when possible. Gardening shifts are usually available in the spring and fall.

This is a variable volunteer commitment opportunity. 

Volunteer application: https://gonzagamentoring.civicore.com/mentorLogin/index.php?section=applications&action=profile

LCSNW Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program receives refugee youth ages 14-17 and places them into foster homes and group homes in the Spokane area. These youth have fled their countries due to war, conflict, and violence in search of safety and a better life. They do not have family to care for them, so our organization works to find them loving homes and reach their goals for success.

Are you willing to open your heart and home to a foster child? We’ll be honest, being a foster parent can be challenging. At the same time, we hear from many foster parents that they have grown from the experience.

In our LCS Northwest foster programs, we recruit, license and support foster parents. We are here to help foster parents so they aren’t in this alone. Our goal is to help you provide a stable home for youth who cannot live with their families. We recruit parents for two different programs – International Foster Care and Domestic Foster Care.

Foster parents and program staff work together to provide a safe haven to refugee and immigrant children from around the world. Refugee youth will be supported in their work to heal from past trauma while they pursue goals of learning English, getting an education, and preparing for a future of independence. Foster families are asked to make a long-term commitment to care for refugee child placed in their home.

Informational meetings for the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program are held on the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30-7:30pm at 210 W. Sprague, Spokane WA 99201.  Please contact us to RSVP.

The role of a Refugee Foster Parent is to:

Most foster parents report a positive experience with refugee children. Many say they receive more from their foster children than what they gave.

Foster families receive:

International foster youth receive:

Apply at www.arc-spokane.org/volunteer

The Arc's Community Center operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers may teach crafts, elementary music, math, reading, and drama to members of the center, interact with them socially and recreationally or accompany them on day trips in the community. Our goal is to create an environment of learning social skills for our members and in turn, our members help create stronger advocates in all our volunteers. We strongly encourage that everyone should come one day into our Center, Your life will be changed for the better being with our members.

When a volunteer enters our program, they are trained with an hour orientation on what to except and to have any questions answered to help them feel more comfortable in our center. Along with the orientation into our program, volunteers will undergo a background check through DSHS. Those are completed and paid for by The Arc of Spokane.

There aren't any requirements on how many hours volunteers put in and days to come in are very flexible to individual schedules.  We invite anyone interested in coming into our centers to join our team. Whether it's just for a special event, on occasional breaks or having a regular schedule. We will work with you and find a good fit for your skills and talents.

Boba Breaks is our informal college-based event where we visit campus for 1-2 hours and promote conversation around mental health with simple yet meaningful prompts and questions. 

For the 2024-2025 academic year, we will be visiting WSU campus in Spokane in their Medicine Building on the second floor Center for the people every second Wednesday around the lunch hour (11:30-1:30pm, although volunteers may need to help before and after). We will be asking that volunteers assist with set up and clean up and serving boba. Depending on the student's background, volunteer students could potentially assist with conversation and aiding participants in the prompts. This may require some conversation and informal training beforehand.

ACL Spokane centers the power of Asians and Asian Americans to build a just, healthy, and thriving community for all. We envision a world of collective liberation where Asians and Asian Americans can live in a community of wellbeing, safety, and belonging. Our programs improve community health and wellness and increase civic engagement through community building, arts, and culture.

The Social Media Intern would assist the Program Manager for Health and Wellness to create a social media strategy around mental health advocacy/education and our health and wellness programs. This could mean the planning for social media content as well as potentially assist in development of content creation. The ideal intern would have an interest in improving the social media strategy of non-profits as well as an interest in mental health and assisting in the development of an interesting and engaging social media brand.

The intern may need to assist in-person from our downtown office but can also work from home.

Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho is devoted to ending homelessness by uplifting people and meeting needs. Through innovative, life changing services, we provide opportunities for people to rebuild their lives and fulfill their potential.

Website: https://voaspokane.org/locations/hope-house/

Contact: Sherrece Scott at sscott@voaspokane.org

Boba Breaks is our informal college-based event where we visit campus for 1-2 hours and promote conversation around mental health with simple yet meaningful prompts and questions. 

For the 2024-2025 academic year, we will be visiting Gonzaga campus in the Hemmingson Center every second Tuesday around the lunch hour (12-1:30pm, although volunteers may need to help before and after). We will be asking that volunteers assist with set up and clean up and serving boba. Depending on the student's background, volunteer students could potentially assist with conversation and aiding participants in the prompts. This may require some conversation and informal training beforehand. 

"Boba" Buddies is our Youth Program where Asian/Asian American students K-12 can join us for programming once a month.  The Boba Buddies program is run under our Health and Wellness program in an effort to build protective factors for young Asian and Asian American kids as part of our mental health programs. These protective factors include community and cultural identity building. We hope that Asian/Asian American kids will develop these protective factors so that they are less likely to have mental health issues as they get older. The program will include directed activities and games and a communal space for Asian/Asian American kids and their parents to hang out. We will provide after school snacks and some months will have special guests!

Volunteers will be asked to assist with crafts, set up/clean up, dispensing of boba and monitoring snacks. We tend to bring in families with young children and so assisting with little kids is very likely. 

Volunteer with The Lands Council! We preserve and revitalize Inland Northwest forests, water, and wildlife through advocacy, education, effective action, and community engagement.

We preserve and revitalize Inland Northwest forests, water, and wildlife through advocacy, education, effective action, and community engagement. We collaborate with a broad range of interested parties to seek smart and mutually respectful solutions to environment and health issues. We’re enriched by the beauty of nature. We’re energized by the recreational opportunities it affords. And we’re inspired to preserve its legacy for future generations.

Website: https://landscouncil.org/volunteer

Overview: Produce creative, high-quality, unique images for use in print and online by capturing photos during special events and day-to-day operations at Mobius and offsite.

Responsibilities and Qualifications: Assemble and submit a photographic portfolio of activities at Mobius and offsite, obtain signed photographic releases when necessary, demonstrate advanced photographic ability by providing examples of work, must have the creativity and desire to assemble a body of work that is varied, dynamic, and interesting, must be able to stand/walk for at least 3 hours at a time, must provide own equipment, must have 3+ years of professional photography experience

Make a Difference in Your Community! Join Our Disaster Action Team Today!

Make a Difference in Your Community! Join Our Disaster Action Team Today!

Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels Prepares and distributes close to 4700 meals each week, and runs an average of 50 meal routes Monday through Friday across the entire 1800 square miles of the County of Spokane. Ensuring that our most vulnerable citizens have a nutritious meal and a friendly visit, for many of our clients the volunteer delivering their meal is the only person they will see all day. 

We are urgently seeking regular and substitute volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound elderly persons in your Spokane neighborhood. Volunteers pick up the meals from any one of various sites throughout the City of Spokane and Spokane County around 11:00AM. It takes approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours to deliver a route of 10 to 15 stops. GSCMOW works closely with new volunteers to accommodate a schedule and area that works best for them.

 The area currently with the most critical need for drivers is the north and central areas of the City of Spokane, however due to the growing senior population, there is always an ongoing need for volunteers in all of our service areas throughout Spokane County.  The commitment is small but the rewards are immense. Won’t you help? Call Donna Ennis at 924-6976 or visit our web site to apply online  at https://gscmealsonwheels.org/volunteer/

People who are experiencing financial insecurity often have to choose between paying rent and buying groceries. Sometimes, they run out of food assistance (SNAP EBT) and food at the same time. With the high cost of food, it's important for the community to step in and help avoid hunger.

Spokane Helpers Network provides free emergency Meal Kits. Each kit contains the contents of a meal that feeds four. Every kit includes non-perishable protein (e.g., canned chicken), at least one carbohydrate (e.g., noodles, biscuit mix), a canned vegetable, and a canned fruit. When there are children in the home, we also try to include healthy snacks.

We are seeking partners who can collect non-perishable food and assemble Meal Kits (in plastic grocery store bags).

Our volunteer delivery drivers will make sure that the Meal Kits are distributed to hungry households in Airway Heights, Spokane, Mead, and Spokane Valley.

Any number of Meal Kits would be helpful.

People who are experiencing financial insecurity often find it very difficult to afford hygiene products. At the same time, every adult deserves to go to work or classes ready to perform; every child deserves to be clean and ready to learn at school.

Spokane Helpers Network provides free Hygiene Kits for men, women and children.Each kit contains basics such as toothpaste/toothbrush, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, soap, and razor.

We are seeking partners who can collect hygiene items and assemble Hygiene Kits (in gallon plastic bags).

Any number of kits would be helpful.

Our members have a heart for struggling people who are experiencing temporary financial challenges. They volunteer their time; they donate items for distribute to low-income households; they make financial donations. 

Many of our volunteers donate new items needed for Meal Kits (non-perishable food) and/or for Hygiene Kits (toothpaste, tooth brushes, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant).

Some volunteers help assemble Meal Kits and Hygiene Kits.

Other volunteers deliver free Emergency Meal Kits, as well as Hygiene Kits, to households in Airway Heights, Spokane, Mead, and Spokane Valley.

And, still others, help with behind-the-scenes admin tasks.

We hope you will join us in serving the low-income community in the greater Spokane area!

Volunteers Needed!

Walking School Bus at Stevens Elementary School - Volunteer to walk kids to school!

Mondays from 8am-9am

Tuesdays-Fridays from 7am-8am

The Walking School Bus is a great way to help get kids to school safely and on time! 

Contact: (509)354-4229

Volunteers Needed!

Walking School Bus at Holmes Elementary School - Volunteer to walk kids to school!

Mondays from 8am-9am

Tuesdays-Fridays from 7am-8am

The Walking School Bus is a great way to help get kids to school safely and on time! 

Contact: (509)354-2966

Read with elementary students: Volunteers are always needed to read with our students.  Please contact Hutton Elementary to learn more about this opportunity and find a time that works best with your schedule.

Contact: 

LaTonya Simmons, Principal

Latonyas@spokaneschools.org 

(509) 354-3030

Lunch Bunch:  Be a positive connection for elementary students during lunchtime.  The lunch bunch is for a small group of students who'd rather stay inside at recess to play board games and build positive connections with adults.  Volunteer once a week or multiple days each week from 11am-1pm, Monday-Friday.  

Contact: 

LaTonya Simmons, Principal

Latonyas@spokaneschools.org 

(509) 354-3030

 Students may serve in YFC's Center, which is open from about 2:00-6:00 Monday through Thursday. Service will include spending time with the kids who come in, playing sports, board games, video games, etc. Most importantly, fostering relationships and loving on the kids at the center. Our kiddos are ages 11-19. Students are encouraged to help with homework and tutors are greatly needed. There are longer term volunteer opportunities also available such as donor programming and outreach. 

*Visit YFC website for volunteer application.

The Catalyst is an emergency supportive housing program that provides safe, private, dignified spaces to both men and women where they may temporarily live while taking steps to exit homelessness. Robust care coordination is provided onsite with access to housing-focused opportunities, connections to behavioral health services, primary care, and public benefits.

Volunteers are needed for our mentor program. Volunteers will spend one on one time with our participants by having a meal together, playing basketball outside, playing games, or just visiting. Other volunteer opportunities include serving meals, helping with activities or working on our donation closet. 

Interested volunteers should start by completing our online volunteer application found here: www.cceasternwa.org/applynow. Please indicate that you would like to help at Catalyst. 

September 16th - Mandatory Training, 10am-12pm

Saturday Tutoring Sessions: 10am-12pm

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On Track Academy students succeed. Our students create, design, build, connect, experiment, and iterate. At On Track Academy, we help students grow into confident, adaptable, hopeful, capable, problem-solvers, and servant-leaders.

We’re a choice option school for juniors and seniors in Spokane Public Schools. We surround the whole student with compassionate experiences in which we co-create learning opportunities designed to support students in creating their own, “What’s Next.”

Together, we build hope in an environment of care where each student feels seen, known, honored, loved, and important.

To volunteer, please contact: 509.354.744

Track your hours by adding one of these descriptions: 

GECOLAB Objectives:

Create an intentional student community and a sense of belonging among the international community.

Help international students & honors students acclimate to life at GU & the city of Spokane.

Empowers students to get involved with on-campus organizations and lead in student organizations.

Contribute positively to new student's wellbeing by working to integrate new international students & honors students more intentionally into Gonzaga’s general student population.

Provide mutual learning opportunities for international and American students to learn from one another.

Opportunity to learn and manage conflict amongst cultural difference.

Validate global languages and language acquisition.

Support new students' development of intercultural competence and career preparedness.

Contribute to GU's mission of diversity and global engagement.

Contact: info@youthops.org

Call: (509) 703-7433 ext. 701

Website: https://www.youthops.org/ 

Looking for a team of 4-6 volunteers to lead Children’s Liturgy at St. Aloysius Parish on Sunday mornings. Experience working with children and familiarity of Catholic Liturgy a plus. This program has two parts:

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (3 Sundays/month)
Children in grades 2-5 will be dropped off before 11:00 AM Mass. When Mass begins, leaders will present the readings of the day then guide discussion and activities based on the readings. Children are returned to their families following the Homily. Planning materials are provided.

Sunday Schedule:
    Set up: 10:15am / Children arrive: 10:45-11am / Children’s Liturgy of the Word: 11-11:30am (approx.)

Children’s & Family Mass (2nd Sunday of each month)

Children of all ages at both 8:30 and 11:00 AM Masses will be invited to sit at Sanctuary steps for the Homily. Leaders will guide the children to sit in the appropriate areas and remain with the children to monitor behavior and help younger children find their families when they return to their seats.

Training

All leaders will receive program training as well as VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children training (as required by the Diocese of Spokane).

Responsibilities

Time Commitment

Sundays – September 24 through May 5

At least two leaders must attend each Sunday.
Depending on the size of the team, the commitment could be 2 Sundays/month.

All GU breaks are also a part of the Children’s Liturgy calendar.

Application: https://forms.gle/brs4W8jueJjRPNqU9
Deadline: Tuesday, September 12 at 5pm
Interviews: September 14, 15, & 16
Training: Wednesday, September 20

Want to do something that's unique and emotionally rewarding? Have an affinity for folks with special needs and/or horses? Then Free Rein is the place for you! 

Our facility offers therapeutic riding lessons for adults and children with disabilities. Lots of volunteers are needed to help these riders stay safe on the horse.

This is a great way to stay involved with a community, work with animals and feel like you're supporting the quality of life for someone whose experience of life might be vastly different than your own. It's a fun and active place to be and is definitely therapeutic for everyone! Not just the riders ;)

Please e-mail volunteer@freereinspokane.org to sign up or for more information!

Requirements for volunteering directly with horses and riders

 We'd love to meet you! Contact us at the above e-mail address to sign up or for more info!

NEYC is currently in need of college students willing to help mentor and lead children ages 5-11 in various learning and recreational activities. During the school year (Sept-June) our youth are present 6-8:30 am and 3-6 pm, Monday through Friday. During the summer our youth are present 6a-6p.

Recreation Leaders take charge of a designated age group and lead them through daily activities including: crafts, games, social-emotional learning activities, community building exercises. Leaders are also expected to be models for youth in managing emotions.

We are hosting a blood drive on Thurs 04/20 on the Gonzaga campus!  We need blood donors and volunteers to help recruit blood donors. 

Donors can sign up online at https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=KbUDMYQaPd+TO0ge7hNxB6FBGE3a9d9K2tE6q47zoRk=

Or contact Audrey Yaeger at 

c 509.847.9467
email: ayaeger@vitalant.org

Being a volunteer at the Spokane Dementia Community Cafe offers an opportunity to serve community members who experience some form of memory loss, Alzheimer's disease or other dementia and a companion. You will be an integral part of creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere for people with memory loss and their care companions. Cafe volunteers plan, implement, and assure a positive experience during cafe events and activities.

Key Activities:

•In collaboration with staff confirm, set up, and clean up the café space each month.

• Meet and greet café attendees at the door, sign them in, welcome them and provide name badges and parking passes.

• Facilitate member engagement in conversation and activities at monthly gatherings.
• Assist in planning and organizing monthly café activities.

• Help organize and distribute Association materials and information to group members and assure a positive experience for attendees.

• Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline

Our volunteers befriend hospice patients who have a terminal diagnosis. Our goal is to serve you as you serve your patient. These unique friendships bring grace and peace to a person at this place in life. Students often read to a patient, visit, play a game, take their new friend for a walk in their wheel chair, help with light housekeeping, share music or a hobby. Requirements to volunteer with Horizon Hospice: Ideally students serve for the entire school year, not just one semester. Students make a consistent commitment each week. Students may partner with another volunteer to support each other and give flexibility when an exam or need prevents their weekly visit. Students will need to attend training and this can be completed online or in person. We require background checks, driving record checks and TB tests (we pay for all of these items).

Bring a smile to a senior! Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels, who provides meals throughout the county, is looking for volunteers to deliver meals to homebound elderly and disabled persons in your neighborhood. Volunteers pick up the meals from any one of various sites throughout Spokane and Spokane County. It takes approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours to deliver a route of 10 to 15 stops. Volunteers choose the day of the week and frequency that they would like to deliver. The commitment is small but the rewards are immense. Won’t you help? Call Donna Ennis at 924-6976 or visit our web site at gscmealsonwheels.org

At Sacred Heart Children's Hospital, Volunteers play and/or discuss games with patients, siblings, and families to increase socialization in a positive way. May also assist in the support and maintenance of videogame and entertainment devices. 

Shifts: Weekday 3- to 4-hour shifts between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. 

With 644 beds, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in the Northwest, employing more than 4,000 health care professionals and support staff. Our medical staff provides the expertise and skills of over 800 specialists and primary care doctors. Volunteers, who provide support to many hospital services, include 400 women, men and young people. Following in the footsteps of our early pioneer sisters and their lay colleagues, Sacred Heart employees serve the Providence Mission and Values in providing for the contemporary health care needs of people throughout the Inland Northwest.

For a few hours a week, you can be part of a world-class team at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital through its volunteer program. This is a place where medical miracles happen every day and where leading-edge research is translated into extraordinary care for patients and their families. Providence is also a place where healing occurs, not only by medical and surgical intervention, but by the touch of a hand, a shared smile, a listening ear, a prayer or a knowing wink. It's a place where you can make a difference through your acts of kindness, making life better for you and for those you help. We have a number of volunteer positions available. Once you complete an application and attend a volunteer orientation, we can place you in a position suited to your strengths. All volunteers must complete an application, a background check and a pre-service training. Volunteers will be placed in a department or division of the hospital after completion of the training to match your skills with the right service opportunity. Practicum students are welcome.

Volunteer Link: 

Welcome to Volunteer Services (providence.org)

When Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence founded Sacred Heart Medical Center in 1886, it was a small, 31-bed facility built along the Spokane River. Since then, we’ve become a major regional medical center featuring the best doctors, specialists and staff around.

We’re home to a regional cancer center, a transplant center, the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU in Eastern Washington, specialty care, support groups and more. That means you don’t have to travel across town or across the state to find world-class medical care – because we’re right here, close to home.

Volunteer Link: 

Welcome to Volunteer Services (providence.org)

Our Mission:

Lumen High School is a public charter school that is committed to empowering two generations by providing high academic standards, a specialized early learning center and wrap around supports to meet the layered needs of teen parents.

LHS is rooted in belonging, social justice and the empowerment of our staff, students and their children so that a students role as a parent will not be at odds with their role as a student.

Students will gain essential skills needed in order to raise healthy children and receive appropriate coursework needed to graduate prepared for contribution to their community, as well as, advancement into higher education and future careers.

To learn about volunteer roles, contact Shauna Edwards at sedwards@lumenhighschool.org or (509) 606-7884.

This is an awesome service learning opportunity if you like the farm life, horses and working with special needs children and adults (mostly children)! We also look for interns who can support on the administrative side. Being able to do both is a huge bonus! 

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting disabled children and adults through the progressive approach of equine assisted therapy. You can check out our website at www.freereinspokane.com or search YouTube to see what we do! 

Please contact Nicole at volunteerfreerein@gmail.com if interested or for more information! 

Our office hours are currently M-F, 10:00am - 6:00pm         Office phone: 509-979-1468

Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels asks for volunteers to help in our kitchen on week days to assist with general food preparation for the coming week. Times can vary between the hours of 5:00am-2:00pm Monday-Friday, and are flexible Food Handlers cards are not required.

Alzheimer's Association Community Representatives are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide disease information and link consumers to Alzheimer's Association services.

This is a great position for someone who is self-motivated, comfortable reaching out to community members and community organizations, has strong verbal and written communication skills, and is 18 or older.

The time commitment is variable and flexible. We ask volunteers in this role to reach out to individuals or organizations weekly and attend 3-5 community events as a representative of the Alzheimer's Association.

The Alzheimer's Association will provide all necessary training.

You can help a child improve their reading skills & gain confidence as a reader.

A reading buddy is a volunteer who loves reading and enjoys spending time with kids.

The Reading Buddy Program pairs volunteers, as mentors, with elementary school students.

As a reading buddy, you meet with a student once per week for 8 weeks to read together one-on-one and foster a love of reading.

For CEL students specifically

We are people with and without intellectual disabilities, sharing life in communities belonging to an International Federation. Mutual relationships and trust in God are at the heart of our journey together. We celebrate the unique value of every person and recognize our need of one another.

L’Arche’s mission is to make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities especially as they are revealed through mutually transforming relationships. At L’Arche, we are people with and without intellectual disabilities who live and share community life together in 2 homes near Gonzaga while engaging in our diverse cultures and working together toward a more human society.  We belong to an International Federation of almost 150 communities in nearly 40 countries representing all the major faiths of the world. Mutual relationships and trust in God are at the heart of our life together where we celebrate the unique value of every person and recognize our need of one another.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest (RMHC INW) meal volunteers provide an invaluable service when preparing a meal for our families; allowing them to take a moment to rejuvenate their bodies and minds during this stressful time. A home cooked meal takes one worry away from our families. Rather than spending time purchasing food and fixing a meal, they can concentrate on supporting and comforting their critically ill or injured children.

Volunteers have the opportunity to purchase and bring all necessary ingredients to prepare dinner for our families using the kitchen space provided. Volunteers can interact with our families by serving out their meal
and choosing to eat alongside them.

More information can be found on our Take Them A Meal website located here:
https://takethemameal.com/meals.php?t=QKNP3969&v=00d6077e7f 

Other Requirements: 

At Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest (RMHC INW), volunteers have the opportunity to join the Family Service team in completing tasks that make our house a hospitable space for families, children, and guests. With support from our wonderful volunteers, families with children accessing medical treatment in Spokane can stay close together and have a "home away from home" with RMHC INW. Help make a difference in these families lives today!

Volunteer tasks include, but are not limited to:

Additional duties may be assigned according to experience, request, and need.

Ronald McDonald House does not accommodate court ordered community service.

For more info, please visit our website at www.rmhcinlandnw.org.

Scheduling

Volunteers are asked to commit to one four-hour shift every week for a longer-term commitment (6+ months). Shifts run 7 days a week from 9am-1pm, 1pm-5pm, and 5pm-9pm, depending on availability.

Gonzaga Family Haven opened its doors to families experiencing homelessness in the Fall of 2021. As the building progresses, this affordable housing property will become the forever home for a total of 73 families by 2022. The Gonzaga Family Haven affordable housing complex is embedded with wraparound support services so that families can stabilize their lives through on-site case management, community events, and skill-building opportunities. Our goal is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty for our residents and their families. Volunteers needed for tutoring.  

Contact: Peggy Haun McEwen

Phone: 509-710-3877 

Email: peggy.haun-mcewen@cceasternwa.org

Childbirth and Parenting Assistance (CAPA), a program of Catholic Charities of Spokane, serves pregnant women and parents with children ages 0—5 years of age. Since 1985, we have answered the call to support parents of young children. All are welcome, regardless of race, creed, or religious preference.

We have proudly served expecting mothers and fathers and families with children age newborn through 5 years of age for over 20 years! We offer: Counseling ♥ Toddler Time ♥ Parenting Classes ♥ Parent Mentors ♥ Diapers ♥ Maternity and Baby/Toddler Clothing

Interested individuals must fill out a Volunteer Application on the Catholic Charities website and submit to a background check.  The direct link to the application can be found here. 

The mission of Catholic Charities Senior Services & Volunteer Chore Services is to assist low-income seniors and disabled adults to be able to continue to live independently in their own homes or apartments by providing free chore assistance from volunteers.

The program strives to find volunteers to help with chores such as housework, laundry, transportation, yard work, minor home repairs, and moving assistance, etc. Volunteers can choose which chore or chores they wish to help with and how often they want to help.  Volunteer Chore Services also welcomes help from groups wanting to do a one-time service project.

 Interested individuals must fill out a Volunteer Application on the Catholic Charities website and submit to a background check.  The direct link to the application can be found here. 

House of Charity: A Division of Catholic Charities, is a low-barrier homeless shelter that provides emergency services including meals, shelter, showers, laundry, case management, and various other services to an under-served population of homeless, transient, and poor men and women in the Spokane area while assuring preservation of individual dignity. The House of Charity accepts anyone in any condition, including the mentally ill and actively substance abusing.

There are many different opportunities to lend your time and talents, whether it be individually or in a group. Opportunities include but are not limited to; food prep and serving, Resource Room Assistant, food delivery van driving, donation sorting, emergency sleeping program check-in, lawn and tree care, and organizing a donation drive for our commonly needed items such as towels, socks, underwear, and hygiene items.

Interested individuals must fill out a Volunteer Application on the Catholic Charities website and submit to a background check.  The direct link to the application can be found here. 

St. Margaret’s is a shelter for homeless families, located in the lower south hill section of Spokane. St. Margaret’s Shelter provides emergency and transitional shelter to promote positive life changes in a supportive, short-term environment. St. Margaret’s Shelter offers social services that include individualized case management to regain and stabilize housing for families experiencing homelessness. 

Interested individuals must fill out a Volunteer Application on the Catholic Charities website and submit to a background check.  The direct link to the application can be found here. 

The Science in Action! (SIA) program is a volunteer program for Gonzaga students of all majors to partner with elementary classrooms for a fun, hands-on experience in the classroom. GU student volunteers are placed into groups and paired with a local 1st-5th grade classroom and will make 7-8 visits to the classroom during the semester to leads hands-on science activities.

There is a weekly workshop where volunteer groups receive a lesson plan and materials and get to practice the activity for the week. Examples of activities include making balloon rockets, building a structure with marshmallows and toothpicks and seeing if it can withstand an earthquake, or even testing the pH of popular drinks to draw conclusions about how they might affect our teeth. 

How to apply:

Applications are online and open the first two weeks of the semester. You can find a link to the application under the 'Volunteer' tab on our website: www.gonzaga.edu/SIA

Tutor Northeast Spokane students. Support teachers and youth in the classroom at Shaw Middle School (a minute drive from campus in NE Spokane). Contact Melanie Francis to connect: francism@gonzaga.edu

*There are limited virtual tutoring opportunities in Spring 2022. 

This agency is specific to Gonzaga student-athletes enrolled in Community Engaged Learning (CEL) courses.

The Evergreen Club, run by Frontier Behavioral Health, provides social and vocational recovery to adults with mental illness through work and socialization.  Members choose one of three units with which to works: café, thrift store or business unit.  The members develop meal preparation skills, organizational and budgeting skills, clerical skills, and to participate in and learn administrative tasks. Community Engaged Learning students are needed to help volunteer alongside these workers. Volunteers choose a unit they are interested working in and help support members in their jobs. Students will work side by side with members and staff to promote the Work Ordered Day. Students can plan and facilitate social programs, educational presentations and activities to promote health and wellness. The Evergreen Club is open Monday through Friday 8:30 – 4:30 and Saturday 11-2. Call 509-458-7454 to request a volunteer application. 

COVID protocol: Frontier Behavioral Health maintains a ‘Safe Work Plan” that all staff, members and students must adhere to. In compliance with Governor Inslee’s 8/9/21 Proclamation which mandates COVID vaccination for all workers in a healthcare setting, FBH will require all employees, volunteers (including students) and contractors to be fully vaccinated by October 18, 2021, unless the individual is approved for a medical or religious exemption. At this time everyone is required to wear a mask. Medical and religious accommodation request forms are available.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County is part of a nationwide affiliation of local, autonomous organizations that work to help young people of all backgrounds develop the qualities they need to become responsible citizens and leaders. We offer daily access to a broad range of programs in five Core Program Areas: Education and Career Development, Character and Leadership Development. Health and Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports, Fitness and Recreation. Today, nearly 3,700 girls and boys are taking advantage of the programs, activities and services provided by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County. They benefit from trained, caring, professional staff and volunteers who help them take control of their lives, envision productive futures and achieve their goals.

The Northtown Club is located at 544 E. Providence Ave. just three blocks west of Longfellow Elementary School. The Northtown Club serves school age youth between 6 and 18 years of age. Student volunteers may serve in a club working as a mentor to youth members after school between 2pm and 6PM on school days. The Club is open 8am-6pm on school-off days. After school support - mentoring, activities at the clubhouse, "hands-on" support, can lead activities or project. Mainly keeping students engaged, safe, and happy. Alternatively the main office appreciates the support of volunteers in program management, outreach and related activities in support of the clubs as well as the sports teams. 

We have several opportunities for students for short and long term service commitments. Our goal is to provide activities that lead to enrichment for the kids that attend. Broadly, we focus on the following areas; the arts, character and leadership, education and career, sports fitness and recreation and health and life skills. We have mentoring programs for longer periods of time, which is for a year or more. In our core programs, the kids that attend are between the ages of 6-18. The minimum age of our volunteers is 18. Volunteers must follow COVID protocol (Spokane Public Schools guidelines). 

The Express program provides quality, convenient childcare for Spokane Public Schools students, grades K-6 who are registered in school, in a safe, nurturing and enriching environment. Activities are planned to foster growth and development of the whole child. Express children participate in real-time distance learning from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Similarly, SPS Day Camp is available for district-enrolled students and children of SPS staff, and covers the real-time distance learning schedule for students in grades K-6 who are registered in school. Students receive structure and routines that help them engage in their real-time distance learning. These programs are accepting volunteers to assist with youth engagement through in-person opportunities.

St. Aloysius Gonzaga School is educating children to be leaders in action modeled on Christ. We are a preschool - 8th grade school. St. Aloysius school is located two blocks from Gonzaga’s campus.