Volunteer Your Time
Giving your time is one of the most direct and meaningful ways to contribute to your community!
Whether it’s working at a local food bank, tutoring, becoming a poll worker, or helping with voter registration drives, your efforts can create lasting positive change. In Washington, there are countless opportunities to get involved, from supporting local nonprofits to organizing community events. Your time is a powerful resource — use it to make an impact!
Support Student Success as a Career Readiness Assistant
Help high school students prepare for their future!
As a volunteer, you’ll assist students from underserved communities in navigating the college application process and exploring career pathways. By providing mentorship and guidance, you'll play a key role in helping students achieve their educational and career goals, making a lasting impact on their lives and contributing to equity in education.
Dream Project College Access Internships: Community Engagement & Leadership Education (CELE) Center
Volunteer as an International Student with CIRCLE
Volunteering is a great way to build connections and community in the Seattle area!
Explore meaningful volunteer opportunities through CIRCLE at UW, specifically tailored for international students. Whether you're looking to engage with the local community, support fellow students, or develop new skills, CIRCLE offers a variety of ways to give back.
Volunteering and Service as an International Student
Make a Difference as a K-12 Tutor or Mentor
Your guidance can empower the next generation to achieve their full potential!
Support and inspire K-12 students by becoming a tutor or mentor with the Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center at UW. As a volunteer, you'll work directly with young students, helping them succeed academically while also fostering their personal growth.
CELE K-12 Tutor or Mentor: Community Engagement & Leadership Education (CELE) Center
Empower Communities with UW Riverways Education Partnerships
Make a lasting impact by helping underserved communities across Washington state!
Riverways connects UW students with K-12 youth in rural and tribal communities through hands-on educational support. Whether you're assisting with tutoring, mentoring, or special outreach programs, you'll play an essential role in promoting equitable education while gaining valuable leadership experience.
Riverways Rural & Tribal Programs: Community Engagement & Leadership Education (CELE) Center
Support Public Health with UW Medicine
Make a difference in healthcare by volunteering with UW Medicine!
Whether you're passionate about helping patients, supporting medical staff, supporting research, or learning more about the medical field, UW Medicine offers a range of volunteer opportunities. By dedicating your time, you'll gain valuable experience, contribute to the well-being of the community, and be part of a leading healthcare team.
Volunteer Opportunities | UW Medicine
Volunteer for Research Studies - Participate in Research
Empower Younger Generations with Jumpstart UW
Help young children build the skills they need to succeed by volunteering with Jumpstart UW!
As a volunteer, you’ll work directly with preschool children from underserved communities, focusing on language, literacy, and social-emotional development. By dedicating your time to early education, you'll contribute to closing the achievement gap and making a lasting impact on the next generation of learners.
Jumpstart: Early Education: Community Engagement & Leadership Education (CELE) Center (uw.edu)
Help Create a Greener Future with UW Sustainability
Join the movement for a greener future by volunteering with UW Sustainability!
Get involved in initiatives focused on environmental conservation, sustainable practices, and campus-wide efforts to reduce the ecological footprint. Whether it's through hands-on projects or sustainability advocacy, your time and energy will contribute to creating a healthier planet and a more sustainable university community.
Gain Hands-On Experience with an Undergraduate Community-Based Internship
Dive into meaningful community engagement!
As an intern, you’ll work closely with local organizations, applying your academic knowledge to real-world challenges and making a meaningful impact in the community. These internships provide an excellent opportunity to develop professional skills, build connections, and contribute to civic initiatives that benefit local communities.
Undergraduate Community Based Internships: Community Engagement & Leadership Education (CELE) Center
Make an Impact by Volunteering Off-Campus, In Your Local Community
Your efforts in the off-campus community will have a lasting impact on the lives of many!
Volunteering with off-campus organizations, like the University District Food Bank or ROOTS Young Adult Shelter, allows you to give back directly to those in need while strengthening your ties to the broader community. Learn more about these off-campus volunteer opportunities and others below.
Get Involved – University District Food Bank
Volunteer with ROOTS — ROOTS Young Adult Shelter
Volunteer - Parks | seattle.gov
Volunteer - Solid Ground (solid-ground.org)
Volunteer Opportunities | United Way of King County (uwkc.org)
The Best Volunteer Organizations in Seattle | VolunteerMatch
Model that Reading is Cool with America Reads
Help young students build essential literacy skills!
As a tutor, you’ll work with K-12 students in underserved communities, providing one-on-one or small group reading support to help improve literacy and academic success. This is a meaningful way to volunteer your time while gaining hands-on teaching experience and making a lasting impact on young learners.
Work-Study Tutors (America Reads): Community Engagement & Leadership Education (CELE) Center
