VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are vital to the success of our office and to many of our clients. We appreciate your interest in working with both us and the refugee community in Seattle.

Clients often need one-on-one assistance in order to develop their English skills, work on their resumes, and organize their small businesses. See below for our current volunteer opportunities and how to apply.

We are currently most in need of volunteers to help drive clients to appointments, sort and deliver donations, and help with finding permanent housing options.

ESL Tutor

Work in a classroom setting and assist students in completing assignments and practicing English conversation skills. Volunteers will work one-on-one with students that need extra help learning to read, write and speak English.

Classes are held Monday through Thursday, 9:30 - 12:30 at our Seattle and Kent offices. Current opportunities available in Kent. 3-month minimum commitment, 2 to 4 hours per week.

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Employment & Job Development

Resettlement Caseworker Assistant

Resettlement or social service assistants will assist case managers with the day to day activities at the office (such as making files, office organization and clean up), as well as directly impacting the lives of refugees that come through our resettlement program. These activities will include: apartment set-up, gathering household supplies, applying for social services, school enrollment etc.

Volunteers are needed Monday - Friday, 11am to 4pm. Current opportunities available at our Seattle office with occasional travel to Kent. 3-month minimum commitment, 2 to 6 hours per week.

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HOW TO APPLY:

Check out our available volunteer positions and see which one seems the best fit for you. Before applying, please keep in mind that due to the training and orientation required, we ask that volunteers make a commitment of at least three months. Volunteers are usually scheduled for one hour, one to three days per week. If you are interested in volunteering but have other commitments, consider signing up for organizing a basic needs drive! Email jennifer@rroseattle.org for more information on a needs drive.

After filling out the Volunteer Application please email a copy of the application and your resume to volunteer@rroseattle.org

After reviewing your application, we will set up a short phone or Zoom interview and conduct a background check. You will then be invited to participate in volunteer orientation where you will receive further training from your department, set your work schedule and get oriented to the office.
We ask volunteers to pay $15 for their background check, however we don't want that to be a barrier for volunteering. Just let us know if you need help covering it. Click the Donate button below to pay the fee.

CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Administrative Assistant

Employment Specialist Assistant

Work with our Administrative Assistant and Office Manager to help with office tasks, such as checking voicemails, preparing blank files, scheduling appointments for clients and filing.

Volunteers are needed Monday - Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm. Three month minimum commitment, 1 to 4 hours per week.

English Class (ESL) Tutor

Work one on one with refugees to help them find jobs. You will help search for jobs online, complete applications, and do mock interviews. In the process you will help refugees build computer proficiency and learn about workplace culture.

Volunteers are needed Monday - Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. Three month minimum commitment, 1 to 4 hours per week.

Work one on one or with a small group to practice basic English with refugees. Depending on your experience and comfort level, you can work with students from levels 1-5 to learn the basics, or practice conversations. Basic training and materials are provided upon request.

Volunteers are needed in person Monday-Thursday from 10am-12:30pm, Saturdays from 10am-12:30pm and Sundays from 1pm-3:30pm. Some virtual tutoring is available as we have students who request it. Three month minimum commitment, 1-3 hours per week.

Event Coordinator Assistant

Social Media Assistant

Work with our Office Manager plan relevant events throughout the year, such as World Refugee Day on June 20th. You can also coordinate supply drives amongst local community members.

Variable time commitment. Hybrid option available.

Work with our Office Manager to connect with clients to write success stories for our blog, help develop the holiday newsletter and share stories related to refugees on our social media platforms.

Virtual option available. Hours are flexible. Three month minimum commitment, 1 to 4 hours per week.

Outreach Assistant

Work with our outreach specialist to research local resource events to attend, table at events and help share information about our programs. You can also help develop flyers for monthly workshops at our office.

Volunteers are needed in person throughout the week. Three month minimum commitment, 1 to 4 hours per week.