Follow these 3 easy steps to get started:
Step 1:
Review the available volunteer opportunities to see what fits your interest and availability.
Step 2:
Complete the online application listed below the opportunity.
Step 3:
After you apply, look for an email confirmation regarding the submission of your application. A staff member from the Volunteer Department will contact you as soon as possible to setup a phone interview and discuss your interest further.
Privacy Practices: Protecting our clients’ health and identifying information is part of Lifelong’s privacy standards. All volunteers must complete HIPAA training.
Kitchen Volunteer
Location: 4634 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA, 98134
Our kitchen volunteers play a crucial role in helping community members maintain their health and independence. No cooking experience is necessary, just a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Shift Times:
Monday - Friday: 9:30 am - 12 pm and 1:30 - 4 pm
Saturdays: 10:30 am - 1pm and 2:30 pm - 5 pm
Requirements: Completion of online HIPAA training and a Food Worker Card.
Age: 14+
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, a hat, and a shirt with sleeves.
Grocery Program Volunteer
Location: 4634 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA, 98134
Grocery program volunteers bag groceries for weekly distribution, organize food donations, repackage bulk food donations, and stock carts. If you love providing food to your neighbors and want to make a difference, this is a great opportunity for you!
Shift Times:
Monday - Friday: 9:30 am - 12 pm and 1:30 - 4 pm
Requirements: Completion of online HIPAA training and Food Worker Card.
Age: 16+
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, hair tied back, and a shirt with sleeves. We recommend bringing an extra layer since it can get chilly.
Delivery Driver Volunteer
Location: 4634 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA, 98134
Help deliver nutritious, culturally appropriate groceries and medically tailored meals to our clients who are home-bound and living with serious illnesses.
Volunteer driver routes take 1 – 2 hours to complete and you will deliver to around 6-10 clients per route.
Shift Times:
If you pick up from our Georgetown warehouse you can set your pickup time anytime between 9:00am – 3:00pm. Our Bellevue meetup group meets at 1:00pm on Thursdays, and our Auburn meetup group meets at 10:00am on Fridays.
Current Available Routes:
· Thursdays – Capitol Hill
Requirements: Valid license/insurance, reliable vehicle, and completion of online HIPAA training.
Age: 18+