Service Learning
Eastside Prep’s Vision, To Inspire Students to Create a Better World, guides our service program. The goal of the service program is to teach students about the needs, issues, and problems facing their community and world and then to empower students to take the lead in meeting those needs, addressing those issues, and solving those problems. Students in grade 5-9 participate in thematic grade-level service experiences designed to teach and inspire them, while students in grades 10-12 are free to explore service on their own or as part of our active service club. So instead of forcing students to serve as part of a graduation requirement, we inspire them to serve. The difference is notable. Instead of students learning that service is something they have to do, they learn that service is something they get to do. Instead of following the school’s plan for service, students follow their own plan, work to address the issues they care most about, and engage in authentic service.
We hope that this list of service organizations will inspire you to service and will help you as you plan own service experience!
Organization | Contact | Website | Address | Category | Notes |
Treehouse for Kids | Megan Meyer | www.treehouseforkids.org | 2100 24th Avenue S. Seattle Wa 98144 | Health & Human Services | Register Online: http://vhub.at/highschool *Select Wednesdays in the Afternoons Beginning at 4:00pm |
Northwest Harvest | Christine Ector | www.northwestharvest.org | 22220 68th Ave. South Kent, WA 98032 | Food Distribution | Must apply to volunteer through website https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=355703987 Daytime, Weekday Shifts: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Evening Shifts: Every Wednesday, plus the third & fifth Thursdays: 5p.m.-7p.m Saturday Shifts: 9 a.m.-11 a.m., 12 p.m.-2 p.m. and 3 p.m.-5 p.m. |
Hopelink | Elizabeth Wasche | www.hopelink.org | Various Locations | Health & Human Services | https://www.hopelink.org/take-action/volunteer Adult guardian/chaperone(s) are required for volunteers ages 7-15. The minimum age to volunteer is 7 years old and some jobs may require volunteers to be at least 16 or 18. |
Food Lifeline | Renee | foodlifeline.org | Various Locations | Food Distribution | https://foodlifeline.org/how-to-help/volunteer *Must register for an account to sign up for a session |
Pike Market Food Bank | Jill Weidman | www.pmfb.org | Pike Place Market | Food Bank | http://www.pmfb.org/give/ *Fill out individual application Volunteer opportunities include preparing the distribution line and assisting shoppers with food, organizing our warehouse, collecting donated food from Market vendors and farmers markets, and delivering groceries to our homebound shoppers. – Evening opportunities from 4:00pm-6:00pm |
Wellsprings Family Services | Tai Powell | https://wellspringfs.org/ | 1900 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 | Health & Human Services | Saturday, November 17, 2018 Saturday, December 22, 2018 |
North Helpline | Mary Claire Squires | www.northhelpline.org | 12736 33rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125 | Food Bank | http://www.northhelpline.org/get-involved/donate-time/volunteer-calendar/ – Can be 14 + w/o adult Tuesday sorting 10am-2pm, Home Delivery Packing 12pm-3pm Wednesday food bank distribution 9:30am-1:30pm Thursday sorting 9:30am-1:30pm; food bank distribution 4pm-7pm Friday sorting 11am-3pm Saturday food bank distribution 9:30am-1:30pm |
Eastside Baby Corner | Madeline Fish | www.babycorner.org | 1510 NW Maple St, Issaquah, WA 98027 | Health & Human Services | http://babycorner.volunteerhub.com/events/indexv1 Each volunteer under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult who will work directly with them for the entire shift. |
Mary’s Place | http://www.marysplaceseattle.org/ | Various Seattle Locations | Health & Human Services | https://marysplaceseattle.volunteerhub.com/events/index If you are 16 years of age or older, you must complete a volunteer application. If you are under 16 years of age, you can complete a volunteer application, but it’s not required. |
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Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust | Claire Martini | https://mtsgreenway.org/ | Various Locations – Native Plant Nursery is at Lake Sammamish State Park | Enviornment | https://mtsgreenway.org/get-involved/volunteer/ |
King Conservation District | Nikki Wolf | kingcd.org | Various Locations | Enviornment | http://kingcd.org/get-involved/volunteer/ Youth under 18 years of age need to complete a youth waiver. Youth under 18 years of age need to complete a youth waiver: Click here to download. Youth under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. |
Sound Salmon Solutions | Lisa Sayrong | www.soundsalmonsolutions.org | Varios Locations | Enviornment | http://www.soundsalmonsolutions.org/volunteer |
Washington Trails Association | www.wta.org | Various Locations | Enviornment | https://www.wta.org/volunteer/schedule | |
Friends of Youth | Lexi Roberts | http://www.friendsofyouth.org/ | Bellevue & Kenmore | Family Services | Kids 10 and older are welcome on our day work parties http://www.friendsofyouth.org/volunteerOpp.aspx |
Operation Sack Lunch | Joe Carolus | www.oslserves.org | Food Distribution | https://www.oslserves.org/volunteer/ OSL offers volunteer opportunities for people of all ages between the hours of 8:45AM and 2PM, Monday through Friday. Opportunities each day from 2PM-6:30PM are reserved for individuals older than 13 years of age. Monday – Friday 8:45AM – 2PM (All ages) We can accommodate large groups at the Compass Center. Sunday – Saturday 2:00- 6:30PM (13+ accompanied by an adult) Up to 6 people Sunday – Saturday 2:00-6:30PM (18+) Up to 3-6 people (Available at Westlake Apartments, Frederic Ozanam House and Nyer Urness) Sunday – Saturday 2:00-6:30PM (21+) Up to 3 people (Available at Wintonia Community Housing) Other opportunities available upon request. |
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21 Acres | www.21acres.org | 13701 NE 171st Street, Woodinville, WA 98072 | Enviornment | http://21acres.org/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/ Join us any and every Saturday for fun outdoor work; two sessions: 10 am to Noon and/or 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Volunteer, work and learn alongside us as we tackle projects together. |