"Handy-persons":
Team of volunteers doing "handi-person" work, repairs, yard work, maintenance at housing sites. E.g. Painting or cleaning apartments before a new resident moves in.
Trade Persons:
Installers of carpet, counter tope, roofs, plumbers, electricians, landscapers, engineers, builders, contractors, etc. for special repairs and projects. Volunteer to assist with repairs or to assist with resources and supplies.
Equipment repair/maintenance:
Lawn mowers, vacuums, appliances, lamps, etc.
Relocation of families:
Strong backs are needed in the occasional physical moving of boxes and furniture for families in the program. There is usually 1-2 weeks advance notice. Most often the distance is not far. It is helpful but not necessary to have a truck.
Program Support:
Office assistance with mailings, occasional provision of transportation, childcare, etc.
Fund Raisers:
As sit in the planning and orchestration of fundraiser. Work a shift at the fundraiser. Create your own fundraiser.
Holiday "Adopt-A-Family" Program:
Assist with wrapping and organizing gifts and food. Assist with Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets.
Christmas Cakes Fundraising Event:
Prepare cake forms, set up supplies, help children make a delicious Christmas treat while benefiting KITH!
7 Hills of Kirkland Cycling Event:
Help with registration and rest stops the day of the event. The event occurs each Memorial Day.
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In-Kind Educational Programs:
Share your professional skills through offering workshops or training for program participants. E.g. budgeting, nutrition, parenting skills, etc.
Donations:
- Donate emergency meals, food, personal care items, cleaning supplies, furniture, school supplies, professional haircuts, etc.
- Organize a collection driver at work, school, church, etc.
Community Supper:
Would your congregation, community organization, or neighborhood group like to plan, prepare and serve a meal on a Tuesday evening at 6 PM? This could easily be a once a year activity.
Tutoring:
Volunteer to tutor a child, adult returning to school, or ESL learner. Usually once a week from 5-6 PM on Tuesday.
Activities
Offer tickets to events in the area for children, adults, or families. Provide a creative activity for the children or families before Community Supper on Tuesdays.
Recruitment of volunteers:
- Volunteer coordinator position, offer to do community presentations, coordinate volunteers, or organize more opportunities for volunteers, including youth/high school students.
- Volunteer as a co-coordinator. Respond to offers of in-kind donations, arrange for volunteers to pick up and deliver donated items, inventory/track in-kind donations, provide receipt and thank you notes for donated items, and keep records of donors and donations.
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