Front Porch » Volunteer Opportunity http://frontporch.seattle.gov Seattle Department of Neighborhoods news and events Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Volunteers needed for American Community Gardening Association Annual Conference http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/02/26/volunteers-needed-for-american-community-gardening-association-annual-conference/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/02/26/volunteers-needed-for-american-community-gardening-association-annual-conference/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:47:18 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3517 Want to participate in the American Community Gardening Association conference coming to Seattle this August? It is a BIG year for our local gardening programs with the 40th anniversary of the P-Patch Community Gardening program and 35th anniversaries for the Master Gardener program in King County and for Seattle Tilth! Join the team that will be hosting this conference!

This conference is a tremendous opportunity to showcase urban gardening and agriculture opportunities in the city and in our region and to develop strong connections among local and regional urban gardening and agriculture activities, as well as learn from national and international conference attendees.  Learn more about how to get involved.

http://communitygarden.org/conference/volunteer/volunteer-jobs.html

 

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/02/26/volunteers-needed-for-american-community-gardening-association-annual-conference/feed/ 0 Deadline extended for submission to serve on the International Special Review District Board (ISRD) http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/12/19/deadline-extended-for-submission-to-serve-on-the-international-special-review-district-board-isrd/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/12/19/deadline-extended-for-submission-to-serve-on-the-international-special-review-district-board-isrd/#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:17:58 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3389 The deadline for submission of a cover letter and resume for one of two Mayoral appointee seats on the ISRD Board has been extended through Jan. 4th. We are seeking individuals who are architects and who have an interest in historic preservation and/or familiarity with the Chinatown/International District. If you know of interested and qualified candidates, please share this information.   Click here for more information.

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/12/19/deadline-extended-for-submission-to-serve-on-the-international-special-review-district-board-isrd/feed/ 0 Help students succeed in school at neighborhood libraries! http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/10/22/help-students-succeed-in-school-at-neighborhood-libraries/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/10/22/help-students-succeed-in-school-at-neighborhood-libraries/#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:53:22 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3264 The Seattle Public Library is seeking volunteers to assist students in grades 1–12 with homework assignments in English, history, mathematics, science, social studies and other subjects on a drop-in basis. Volunteers are especially needed at the Beacon Hill, Delridge, Columbia, High Point, NewHolly and Rainier Beach branches. Volunteers must have completed at least one year of college and have experience assisting children and teens as a tutor, teacher or family member. Make a difference today by calling the Library’s volunteer services coordinator at 206-386-4664 or visiting www.spl.org/volunteers for more information!

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/10/22/help-students-succeed-in-school-at-neighborhood-libraries/feed/ 0 Beacon Food Forest’s Ground Making Day this Saturday http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/09/26/beacon-food-forests-ground-making-day-this-saturday/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/09/26/beacon-food-forests-ground-making-day-this-saturday/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:50:25 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3205 Bring your gloves and the strength to regenerate your public land into a Food Forest for all.  The Beacon Food Forest is located on the SW Corner of Jefferson Park. Dakota St. and 15th Ave S. 

Food and drink will be provided by Tom Douglas Co., La Panzanella and others. West African Drum music will be provided by Katia Roberts and Friends.

 To volunteer, RSVP to glennherlihy@speakeasy.net.

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/09/26/beacon-food-forests-ground-making-day-this-saturday/feed/ 0 Bitter Lake P-Patch work party this Saturday…can you dig it? http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/09/26/bitter-lake-p-patch-work-party-this-saturday-can-you-dig-it/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/09/26/bitter-lake-p-patch-work-party-this-saturday-can-you-dig-it/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:50:17 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3202 Come help dig garden beds at the new Bitter Lake P-Patch this Saturday, September 29 from 10 to 5 p.m.  Here’s the rest of the scoop:

WHERE: The Bitterlake P-Patch, N 143rd & Linden Ave N (Map)

WHAT TO BRING: Work gloves, strong hoes (we really need hoes – they work very well for this hard soil) and shovels, hard rakes, soft rakes, garden digging forks. 

WHAT ELSE TO BRING: Food to share, WATER, hat, sunblock. 

Please contact Angela Fava <favaangela@yahoo.com if you are interested in helping out.

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/09/26/bitter-lake-p-patch-work-party-this-saturday-can-you-dig-it/feed/ 0 Register your project for Day of Caring 2012 http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/07/02/register-your-project-for-day-of-caring-2012/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/07/02/register-your-project-for-day-of-caring-2012/#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:48:03 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3037 Need some great volunteer help for your project? United Way of King County is having its Day of Caring 2012 on Friday. September 21. Learn more and register your project needs here: http://www.uwkc.org/ways-to-volunteer/day-of-caring/.

 

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/07/02/register-your-project-for-day-of-caring-2012/feed/ 0 Get Engaged! City seeks young people to serve on its boards and commissions. http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/04/05/get-engaged-city-seeks-young-people-to-serve-on-its-boards-and-commissions/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/04/05/get-engaged-city-seeks-young-people-to-serve-on-its-boards-and-commissions/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:45:32 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=2892 The Get Engaged program is recruiting 15 young people aged 18-29 for service on Seattle’s public boards and commissions! Commissioners help shape policy decisions, make recommendations, and provide citizen participation in city government. The 15 boards range in interest areas — from design, to human rights to LGBT: there’s something for everyone.

In addition to service on a public board for one year, participants meet monthly as a cohort for leadership competency training, issue discussions and other activities.

Get Engaged is dedicated to advocating for youth voice in city affairs and to cultivating local leaders, especially those who have had limited opportunities to be involved in civics and community. You don’t need any prior experience serving on boards to be a qualified candidate.

Application deadline is May 14.  Click here for more information.

 

 

 

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/04/05/get-engaged-city-seeks-young-people-to-serve-on-its-boards-and-commissions/feed/ 0 Volunteer Opportunity: Teach at Marra Farm this Spring! http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/03/14/volunteer-opportunity-teach-at-marra-farm-this-spring/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/03/14/volunteer-opportunity-teach-at-marra-farm-this-spring/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:14:10 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=2848 Do you like working with kids outside? Lettuce Link is looking for volunteers to help with the gardening and nutrition classes at Marra Farm this spring.

They will be teaching garden and nutrition education to elementary school students and need co-teachers. They work with children to plant their own gardens, cook healthy snacks, and read culturally relevant stories to learn about soil, plant parts, ecosystems and more.

This is a great fit if you’re energetic, have experience working with kids, are passionate about educating through an anti-oppression framework, and like the outdoors! There are three different classes – volunteers need to commit to come regularly to one of the class series. Volunteers must fill out a volunteer application and pass a Washington State Patrol background check.

  • Tuesdays, 1:30-4:45pm, April 3rd- June 12th (excluding 4/17 – spring break) – 2nd grade
  • Wednesdays, 9:30am-11:30am, April 4th – June 13th (excluding 4/18 – spring break) – 3rd grade
  • Wednesdays, 12:30-3:30, April 4th  – June 13th (excluding 4/18 – spring break) – 5th grade
 Marra Farm is located in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood, at 9026 4th Ave S, 98108.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please fill out a volunteer application and return to Robin at lettucelink@solid-ground.org, who will follow up with you

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/03/14/volunteer-opportunity-teach-at-marra-farm-this-spring/feed/ 0 Mayor McGinn urges Seattle community to give generously to local food banks this holiday season and beyond http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2011/12/14/mayor-mcginn-urges-seattle-community-to-give-generously-to-local-food-banks-this-holiday-season-and-beyond/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2011/12/14/mayor-mcginn-urges-seattle-community-to-give-generously-to-local-food-banks-this-holiday-season-and-beyond/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:15:07 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=2612 Mayor Mike McGinn today called on Seattle residents to donate food, money and volunteer time to local food banks, which are facing increasing numbers of clients and declining food donations.  

Speaking at the North Helpline Food Bank in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood, the Mayor said, “As families and individuals struggle to make ends meet in a difficult economy, we want to make sure that no family, no child, no person goes hungry in Seattle.”  Click here to read the full press release.

 

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2011/12/14/mayor-mcginn-urges-seattle-community-to-give-generously-to-local-food-banks-this-holiday-season-and-beyond/feed/ 0 Volunteers Build Barton Street and Bitter Lake P-Patches from Scratch http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2011/05/26/volunteers-build-barton-street-and-bitter-lake-p-patches-from-scratch/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2011/05/26/volunteers-build-barton-street-and-bitter-lake-p-patches-from-scratch/#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 19:48:27 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=2024 Barton Street P-Patch, located on the corner of 34th Ave SW & SW Barton, and the Bitter Lake P-Patch, located N 143rd & Linden Ave N, had their inaugural work parties last weekend. Barton’s fence was nearly built, the stake was secured, the major paths were cut and the sod was moved, and the berms have a layer of sod. Bitter Lake is working on transplanting Alaska Cedars within their garden so their contractor can come in and begin the major garden excavations. For both gardens a lot more work still needs to get done and they rely heavily on volunteers throughout their community.

Both gardens’ community members are excited to get their gardening space built. Barton is holding another work party on Saturday May 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Bitter Lake is continuing their work parties starting on Sunday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Anyone who is interested in gardening or who wants to get involved with their neighborhood events is invited!

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