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Interested in making a donation of time and talent to Children's Home Society of Washington? Click on a city name for that area's volunteer opportunities and contacts.

For statewide volunteer questions and information please contact:
Corporate Headquarters
206-695-3200

If you decide to pursue a volunteer opportunity, you can download the application here. (pdf, 184 KB)

Auburn

Locations:

Auburn Family Resource Center
4338 Auburn Way North
Auburn, WA 98002
253-854-0700

Service Description:
The Auburn Family Resource Center is one of CHSW's Parent Information and Resource Centers (PIRCs). These community-based centers offer a wide variety of activities and services for families. By providing information, education and support, as well as links to other available community resources, the Centers seek to promote the self-sufficiency and well-being of families. Services in Auburn include parenting classes, support groups, ESL classes, counseling, Early Head Start/Head Start, family support, information and referrals.

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Special Events
  • Family Resource Center Intern

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Green River Child Development Center
31715 - 124th Avenue SE
Auburn, WA 98092
253-939-7400
Contact: 253-939-7400

Service Description:
Green River Child Development Center offers full and part-day child care services utilizing a creative, stimulating pre-school curriculum for children 6 weeks to five years of age. The Center also provides early screening and developmental assessments, individualized learning plans for each child, as well as parenting education and support. Head Start and Early Head Start services are offered.

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Office Assistant
  • Classroom Assistant
  • Kitchen Assistant

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Kent

Location:
Kent Child Development Center
212 - 5th Avenue SE
Kent, WA 98092
253-850-2582
Contact: 253-850-2582

Service Description:
The Kent Child Development Center offers full and part-day child care services utilizing a creative, stimulating pre-school curriculum for children 6 weeks to five years of age. The Centers also provide early screening and developmental assessments, individualized learning plans for each child, as well as parenting education and support. Head Start and Early Head Start services are offered.

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Office Assistant
  • Classroom Assistant
  • Kitchen Assistant

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Redmond (East King County)

Location:
Healthy Start
16315 NE 87th Street, Suite B7
Redmond, WA 98052
425-895-9813
Contact: Karen Wilson, Parent Mentor Coordinator,
Karenw@chs-wa.org

Service Description:
Parents 22 years of age of less, who are pregnant, or have an infant six months or younger, can benefit from information and support. This collaborative program in east King County offers support services to help young families provide a nurturing home for their children. CHSW coordinates the parent mentor component of this program, which matches trained volunteers one-on-one with young families. Mentors support young parents by providing parenting information, help accessing community resources and a non-judgmental, listening presence. Mentors are asked to spend 3-6 hours a month with their family and to commit to the program for a minimum of one year. Bilingual Spanish-English volunteers are encouraged to apply. Qualified mentors will be aged 21 and older, have a Washington State Drivers License, and a genuine interest in supporting a young family. Applicants must be willing to undergo background checks.

Volunteer Opportunity:
We are looking for bilingual (English-Spanish) and English Speakers.
Become a Mentor to a Young First Time Parent.

  • Reduce isolation for parents by providing home visits.
  • Promote Positive Parenting.
  • Encourage family independence.
  • Share your knowledge and life experiences.
  • Learn more about community resources.
  • Ensure children are receiving proper preventative health care.
Call soon for more information or to schedule an interview.
Karen at (425) 895-9813 or Maria at (425) 895-9576
Mentors needed all over the eastside, including Snoqualmie Valley And South Snohomish County

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Seattle

Locations:

Cobb Center for Youth
3300 NE 65th Street
Seattle, WA 98115
253-850-2570

Service Description:
A structured, caring residential program for boys ages 5-16 whose emotional/behavioral problems prevent them from living in their own homes or in foster-adoptive homes. Professional staff provide support and counseling for residents from across the state and their relevant family members.

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Sewing and Mending
  • Share a Hobby
  • House Cleaning
  • Cottage Cook
  • Tutor

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North Seattle Family Center
3200 NE 125th Street, Suite 2
Seattle, WA 9812206-364-7930
Contact:
Ann Fuller, Program Coordinator,
AnnF@chs-wa.org

Service Description:
The North Seattle Family Resource Center is one of CHSW's Parent Information and Resource Centers (PIRCs). These community-based centers offer a wide variety of activities and services for families. By providing information, education and support, as well as links to other available community resources, the Centers seek to promote the self-sufficiency and well-being of families. Services in North Seattle include parenting support groups, education programs, workshops and classes (also in Spanish); recreational and family activities; computer tutoring sessions; English as a second language (ESL) classes; and health and nutrition services; limited emergency assistance for food; clothing donations for infant/children and baby diapers; access to our parenting resource library and information and referral.

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Workshop Leader
  • Office Assistant
  • After School Tutor
  • Childcare Assistant
  • Computer Class Instructor
  • Computer Tutor
  • Help with spring cleaning

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Special Events (Corporate Headquarters)
3300 NE 65th Street
Seattle, WA 98115
206-695-3200

Description:
CHSW's corporate headquarters are located in Seattle. The Fund Development Department is based here, and sometimes needs volunteer help when working to raise funds through special events.

Volunteer Opportunity:
Special Events

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Spokane

Location:
Galland-Ashlock Family Resource Center
2323 N. Discovery Place
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
(509) 747 4174
Contact:
Jan Sims, jans@chs-wa.org

Service Description:
See the "Our Services" section for a complete listing of programs in the Northeast Region.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Contact the Spokane office directly for current volunteer opportunities.

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Tacoma

Location:
Adoption Resource Center
5929 Westgate Boulevard
Suite D
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 472-3355
Contact:
Amelia Vassar, Regional Administrator Coordinator
ameliav@chs-wa.org

Service Description:
See the "Our Services" section for a complete listing of programs in the West Central Region.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Contact the Tacoma office directly for current volunteer opportunities.

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Vancouver

Locations:
Children’s Home Society of Washington
309 West 12th Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 695-1325

Children’s Home Society of Washington - North County
701 E Main St.
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 687-7126

Children’s Home Society of Washington - East County
1702 C St.
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 835-7802

Contact: Debbie Atwood, (360) 687-7126, debbiea@chs-wa.org

Service Description:
See the "Our Services" section for a complete listing of programs in the Southwest Region.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Contact the Southwest Region volunteer coordinator directly for current volunteer opportunities.

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Walla Walla

Location:
Family Center
1612 Penny Lane
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 529-2130

Contact: Patty Strange, Clinical Services Program Coordinator
pattys@chs-wa.org

Service Description:
See the "Our Services" section for a complete listing of programs in the Southeast Region.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Contact the Walla Walla office directly for current volunteer opportunities.

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Wenatchee

Location:
Children's Home Society of Washington
1014 Walla Walla Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-0034
Contact: Kristi Karpenko, Child Mentor Coordinator
KristiK@chs-wa.org

Service Description:
See the "Our Services" section for a complete listing of programs in the North Central Region.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Contact the Wenatchee office directly for current volunteer opportunities.

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