Great volunteer opportunity for people of all ages…read more This warehouse is a food distribution center that is used to sort bulk food into family-sized portions. There are two large rooms where the work takes place and each can hold up to 60 volunteers (120 people total). The shifts are all 2 hours long with the first 30 minutes allowed for preparation activities like putting on hairnets and getting an introduction to the facility and the work. At that point, depending on whether the shift is full, you separate into two teams. On my most recent volunteer shift our group was working with oats. Once we were in the work room, each person chose a job. Some scooped oats into bags, others secured the bags closed with tape and put them in boxes, a few replenished oats for the teams, and a small set moved the bags of oats between the scooping table and the boxers. The 90 minutes of actual work time flew by very quickly as people got to know each other and got into a work rhythm. Upon completion of the work, we spent time cleaning the floors and tables and then took a group photo with a sign revealing how many meals we bagged. NW Harvest provides an organized, quick, and inspiring experience for volunteers and I highly recommend a visit.

I've volunteered here 5 times now and always have a great experience with how friendly and…read moreenergetic everyone is, and how smooth, safe, and clean the work gets done. Big props to the folks who work here everyday and enable all of us to make a difference! If you volunteer here, make sure you a arrive a little before the start of your shift so you can sign in and suit up (hair and beard nets provided). Make sure you wear closed toed shoes and bring a hair tie if you have long hair. Dress in layers as it can be cold or warm depending on the day and what you are doing. There are small lockers for free in the gathering room to store your belongings. You can volunteer by yourself or plan a group volunteer event. I've been volunteering on behalf of Boeing for a while now it's always a ton of fun! There is ample free parking as well in their lot.

A nice friendly center but no weight room. People were doing an exercise class so there is a nice…read moreoffering of events. Staff is friendly too and big parking lot.

My wife signed us up for a Salsa class over the summer at this community center. I had never been…read moreto the community center so I wasn't expecting much. The parking lot was huge and surrounded by tall trees. The shade is great on hot summer days. There is a big play area in the grove of trees behind the community center. You walk through an art-filled garden to get to the door of the community center. Upon entering, there is a bronze statue of books right in front of you. Pretty cool! Off to the left is a kids area where they have Tot Time and story time for kids (there is a small charge to attend). Off to the right is a desk with a receptionist. The dance class is in a large room with mirrors on one of the walls. Our instructor is a local gentleman in his 50's. Such a wonderful teacher. Only 4 couples signed up for the class, but we have a lot of fun despite small numbers. I am anxious to take more classes at the B.C.C.!

They were kind and respectful. I received the clothes that I needed from the boutique. I will visit…read moreand also donate in the future.

I've been supporting Jubilee Women's Center (JWC) since the late 90's. I always have them first in…read moremy mind when it comes to supporting & donating to a domestic violence program. I want there to be a place for women to feel safe & supported. In recent years, i've had people I know come through JWC needing refuge from some really tough situations. With the diversity in this city I was certain the JWC is providing as they describe a 12 key holistic program to help them overcome what they've been through. JWC has no services for these women! None, there's no support groups, no resume or job help, no education for dealing with their pasts/trauma's, NOTHING & to add to it there is no staff of color and over half their residents are of color. This is absolutely not a way to have a program and services (which there's none) and not have people there that look like them. There needs to be real services offered, trauma informed staff, court system navigation and specific support programs for victims of DV. Their website has nothing that they say their offering! Only housing. More people need to know these. Women now more than ever need to feel that their situation is only temporary.

A truly amazing organization that really cares about their purpose. They provide beautiful fresh…read morequality produce as well as other fresh foods,non perishable groceries and some toiletries also. Other assistance is available there too

Great local food bank. My family volunteered here regularly for a year. Even my well-mannered kids…read more(4,9 & 12) were able to help out and give back to the community. We would repackage grains, diapers, bagels, coffee, beans, etc. As well as sort cans and cereals into bins. It's a small place, but John seems to keep things running smoothly. They always seem to be overflowing with help and food around the holidays but slips from people's minds during the summer. It's disheartening to see the shelves get so bare. There are plenty of areas to volunteer, but parking is scarce. They offer a wide variety of foods to their patrons, sometimes including frozen meats and fresh produce. There is also a clothing bank run by Theresa in the other half of the building that we've donated to.

Awesome food bank. Good selection and friendly and helpful volunteers. I always get a good amount…read moreof food.

Their heart is in the right place to be sure. My review is for the volunteer experience. I TRIED…read moreto help, and gave up after several futile attempts. The office area is a disaster (and probably a fire & health hazard as well). Aged stacks of paperwork floor to ceiling. No system or place for working or filing. Dead plants, old dusty Christmas displays, expired food, ancient paperwork... this and more clutters the back office, making it near impossible to find things (lost the list of children who needed backpacks for example), work comfortably, or stay on top of needed paperwork. They could deliver on the mission so much more effectively & efficiently if someone would just clean, purge, and organize. Many have offered (me included) - it seems as if the Executive Director has some combination of founder's syndrome or hoarding disorder that is impeding any movement on the massive clutter. God bless the employees & volunteers who keep this place running despite the chaos. It can't be easy!

Kent food bank is awesome. We will never go hungry again. Try it you will like it…read more Available 1 time a week.

The people are so kind I give them a big five star they're kind and courteous and always seem to…read morehave what we need fruits, vegetables always meat and fish. Thanks again for being there for all of us.

One Brick Seattle is a great local group that makes volunteering easy. One Brick does all the…read moreplanning and hard work and volunteers can just show up, help make a difference in their community and meet new, like-minded people. One Brick's 'commitment-free volunteering' allows volunteers to pick the events that best fit their schedule. For me, a busy young professional in Seattle, One Brick gives me the flexibility and opportunity to make a difference throughout the city and in my neighborhood. Check out the web site at seattle.onebrick.org/ and come check out an event!

Ever feel like you have to jump through a great deal of hoops to give precious hours toward…read morevolunteering, only to have no one respond to you? Yeah, me too! This all ended when I discovered OneBrick. Visit the website at onebrick.org, register for a free account, RSVP for events on the calendar, show up. It really is that easy! Volunteer once a year or once a week, it's all up to you. OneBrick is an amazing non-profit volunteer organization staffed by volunteers that make a difference for non-profits in out area. OneBrick acts as a free volunteer staffing agency for organizations that need groups of volunteers. There are regular events scheduled at FoodLifeline, Treehouse, food banks, Union Gospel Mission, FareStart, and so many others. I hope to see you, your kids, friends, and family there!

Northwest Center is a non-profit agency that runs schools for disabled kids and also works to…read moreprovide employment for disabled adults. The founders of NW Center were a group of parents who got together to get a bill passed through Congress to ensure that all children, regardless of development, receive an education. They gather donations via their Big Blue Truck and through Savers/Value Village stores. Items donated to these stores where they are the partner are weighed and a portion of their profits are given to NW Center. I came here for a business meeting and met with the CEO. He gave me a tour of the facility where they make beer and other products in partnership with various companies, giving jobs to deserving adults. He also gave me a full rundown of their agency and customer service departments. He was professional and kind throughout our meeting.