1. Maple Valley Rotary

Rotary is celebrating their 25th anniversary and needs help chronicling these last 25 years. The jobs are as follows:

• Chronicle news articles from the last 25 years. Most of these are archived in the Voice of the Valley but there are also some in the Covington Reporter (recent 5 years)
• Accumulate and catalogue photos from the past (scan, digital, videography, etc.)
• Search for and gather the minutes from the last 25 years and organize them in a binder.

 

2. Sign Language

For those that have been involved in ASL and/or Hands Up Club, there are a few opportunities available that could be used for the STEP project. Please contact Ms. Cara Blair for more information (ext. 6298).

 

3. V2 Farm Corn Maze

Want to help on the farm this October? We are having a corn maze/fall festival all month and on some weekend evenings we are looking to have a pirate themed adventure in the barn and maze. Lots of volunteer help is needed to make this work, and it will be FUN!

For more information please contact Jenny & Andy Cunningham at 206.353.6695 or visit http://v2farm.com/

 

4. Seattle Aquarium

The High School Volunteer Program at the Seattle Aquarium is looking for volunteers! This is an exciting volunteer opportunity for students ages 16-18 to immerse themselves in marine science and earn community service credit/hours.

During the school year session each student volunteers three 5-hour shifts per month from December-June. Shift times are Saturdays or Sundays from 9am-2pm or 1pm-6pm, with occasional weekdays available during school holiday breaks. During their shifts students will give formal talks, monitor and interpret Aquarium exhibits, conduct visitor tours and assist with other special events as they occur.

Orientation will be held on Thursday, October 8th from 5:30-6:30pm OR Sunday, October 11th from 11:00am-12:00pm. This meeting is MANDATORY for those interested in the program (students will not be accepted unless meeting is attended).

For more information visit www.seattleaquarium.org or email aquateens@seattle.gov

 

5. Covington Arts Commission

Are you interested in promoting arts and cultural events? Are you looking for an opportunity to complete community service while learning about the operations of your local government? Do you simply enjoy the rewards that come from helping others and making your City a better place to live? If any of those statements are true, then the City of Covington has a volunteer opportunity you should not pass up!

Applications are being requested now from students between the ages of 14-18 to fill two student vacancies on the City of Covington Arts Commission. The Arts Commission is comprised of seven members and acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council by evaluating the artistic and cultural needs of the Covington community. Regular meetings are held at Covington City Hall on the second Thursday of each month, starting at 6:30 PM and lasting approx. two hours.

Applicants must live inside or within a three-mile radius of Covington's city limits. A passion for the arts and the ability to commit to serving a one-year term of once-a-month evening meetings are the necessary criteria. Qualified applicants will be briefly interviewed by the City Council. Applications are available at Covington City Hall or online at www.ci.covington.wa.us

For more information please contact Pat Patterson, Recreation and Aquatics Manager at 425.413.7665 ext. 303 or ppatterson@ci.covington.wa.us

 

6. Puget Sound Goat Rescue

Gain community service hours by volunteering your time at Puget Sound Goat Rescut, located in Maple Valley. Duties would include stall cleaning, grooming, feeding and socializing with the many goats, dog and horse.

Please email or call for more information: 425.444.6591 (Barbara) or 206.218.8201 (Gina), gina4animals@gmail.com

 

7. Senate Page Program

http://www.leg.wa.gov/Senate/Administration/PageProgram/

 

8. Greater Maple Valley Community Center (GMVCC) *Contact Kelly Travis for more information kellyt@maplevalleycc.org

1. Reader Board: 1-2 hours once a week. Duties include changing information on reader board, must be able to climb a ladder, maintain balance and reach, lift 30 lbs, basic spelling.
2. Facility/Building Maintenance: Hours as needed M-F. Duties include but are not limited to: carpentry, plumbing and landscaping. 
3. Toddler Time Assistant: Gracie Hansen hours: M & F 9:00 – 9:30 am and 11:15 am – 12:00 pm / Maple Valley hours: T & Th F 9:00 – 9:30 am and 11:15 am – 12:00 pm. Duties include set-up and clean-up of play areas. Must enjoy being with children!
4. Special Events Assistant: Day and time varies with Event: Trick or Trucks, Clothing Exchange, Kids’ Creations, and Egg Hunt. Must enjoy being with children!
5. Volunteer Driver: Days and times vary with availability. Duties include providing needed transportation to frail elderly in the community needing to get to medical and dental appointments in the surrounding areas. Must possess a valid WA state drivers license, provide proof of auto insurance and complete the screening and orientation process with Catholic Community Services.  Be willing to drive, wait during appointment and return senior to her/his home after appointment.
6. Bingo Caller: 1-3 hours per week. Duties include facilitating/calling bingo numbers for seniors attending programs on Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday. Must have the ability to lead/direct others, and be able to project voice and speak clearly.

 

Questions? Email kfink@tahomasd.us