Thank you for your interest in “showing up” for our young people through volunteering.

YouthCare has a number of in-person volunteer opportunities available all year. If you don’t see an opportunity that works for you, please check out what we need now to learn about the different ways you can help today or reach out to volunteer@youthcare.org. We are always looking for new ways that our community can get involved. Thank you!

LEARN MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING!

NEW VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are an important part of the YouthCare community. Thank you for your interest in sharing your time, skills, and energy to support young people and strengthen the work we do together. We offer a variety of in-person and remote volunteer opportunities throughout the year, with ways to contribute your time, skills, and interests in support of the young people we serve. 

Ready to get started? Complete our volunteer application here. Once we receive your application, a member of our Volunteer Services team will connect with you to learn more about your interests and availability, share current opportunities, and help determine what might be a good fit. 

Have questions? Contact our Volunteer Services team at volunteer@youthcare.org or call 206.694.4500. 

Looking for ways to support YouthCare beyond volunteering? For information about our donation program or organizing a drive, please visit our Donation page. 

SMILING GROUP

Host a Donation Drive

Hosting a donation drive is one of the most impactful ways to “show up” for the young people at YouthCare. By mobilizing your neighbors, colleagues, or faith community, you provide the essential supplies such as new socks, underwear, full-sized toiletries, and shelf-stable snacks that restore dignity and provide immediate relief to youth in crisis. To get started, reach out to our volunteer engagement team at volunteer@youthcare.org, choose a timeframe for your drive, select a specific item from our current wish list, and create a collection point at your location. Once your drive is complete, your collective contribution ensures that our young people are fully stocked with the basic necessities they need to feel cared for and prepared for their journey toward stability.

GET INVOLVED AT A HIGHER LEVEL

Learn More about Becoming a Board Member!

We are seeking passionate, dynamic and diverse board members who can bring new perspectives and life experiences to the team. We believe that meaningful impact comes from board members who share a deep passion for the mission and who reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, especially Black, Indigenous, and all People of Color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with lived experience in youth homelessness. We value our board members’ time and talents and aim to provide a meaningful experience by engaging board members in the areas where they’d like to contribute. Click here to learn more!