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There are over 1500 subscribers to my Seattle area job lists. That many people has the potential to make a real impact. I wanted to tap into that power, so I started running PSA's with my job listings for organizations in the Seattle area that concentrate on: At risk youth At risk women Homelessness Hunger The organizations I have chosen to spotlight have volunteer opportunities for people to get involved at a grass roots level, not just through donations or board membership (not that there's anything wrong with either of those, of course - the grass roots involvement just opens it up to a wider span of people). Volunteering is an excellent way to give back to the community. Below are some great ways you can get involved. Remember, if you've made even a small difference, you have changed the world! PSA's (public service announcements) for each of these organizations cycle through the job listings that I send out. They are also listed below each job listing on the web site. Eastside Domestic Violence Program Farestart Page Ahead Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA) Rise 'n' Shine Seattle Youth Garden Works Treehouse Washington CASH Youth in Focus Youth Tutoring Program   Eastside Domestic Violence Program Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women ages 15 -54. Eastside Domestic Violence Program operates two confidential shelters, offers additional safe housing, runs support groups for women and children, provides extensive community education and trainings, and advocates on behalf of victims. Volunteer opportunities: Direct Service Volunteers Support Service Volunteers Technology Volunteers FareStart FareStart has transformed the lives of hundreds of homeless men & women. Job training and placement in the food service industry is combined with "life training." The result is a legacy of proud, self-sufficient graduates with a new lease on life. Volunteer opportunities: Teaching (kitchen, life skills, job skills) Be a mentor Become an active committee member Help with administration Shelter meal assistance Event volunteers Guest chef night Kitchen crew Page Ahead (formerly Books for Kids) Bring the magic of books to at-risk youth. Page Ahead helps imaginations run wild and plants the seeds for life-long learning. Volunteer opportunities: Board & committee membership Book drive coordination Book sorting Event staffing/event planning Fundraising support (research, database update, marketing collateral, etc.) Office support Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA) What if language and culture were your barriers to independence? Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA) empowers refugee and immigrant women and their families by helping them break down these barriers. Volunteer opportunities: ESL tutoring Child care Office support Fundraising Computer training Rise 'n' Shine When a child is afraid, or is very sad, or wants someone to listen, or friends that understand, when a child wants a hug, or just to play ball, Rise n' Shine is there. Providing emotional support to children and teens affected by HIV/AIDS. Volunteer opportunities: Mentor program "The Magic Circle" support groups for kids General office support Kids activities Transportation Seattle Youth Garden Works Seattle Youth Garden Works provides opportunities for youth-in-need to cultivate self-reliance and to integrate with community and nature. We promote personal, social, and environmental awareness and responsibility by providing horticulture-based education, employment, and entrepreneurial activities. Volunteer opportunities Garden volunteer Work crew volunteer Office volunteer Board of Advisors Treehouse Abused and neglected children face a difficult future without your help. Donate clothing and school supplies, make a contribution to send a child to music lessons, football or a week of summer camp, or volunteer to help us make it happen. At Treehouse, we give foster kids a childhood. Volunteer opportunities: Organize a clothing and toy drive Coach a foster kid to a rewarding education Sort and tag donated clothing Miscellaneous projects (e.g., hygiene bags, hope chests, or school supplies) Pick up donations from the community Use your skills and talents to help with event planning, donation procurement, computer or administrative support Washington CASH Washington CASH helps low-income women and others build self-sustaining dreams. Microcredit lending services, business training and support, and peer support enable its members to achieve self-sufficiency through self-employment ventures. Volunteer opportunities: Business mentor Office volunteer Youth in Focus Through black and white photography, Youth in Focus offers urban teens a powerful way to express themselves, a new perspective on the world, a sense of pride and accomplishment. Most importantly, it fosters that vital awareness - a sense that "I can!" Volunteer opportunity: Photography mentor Youth Tutoring Program Help open the door to the world for at-risk kids wanting to learn! The Youth Tutoring Program offers youth living in 6 Seattle public housing communities a positive, stimulating learning environment. Tutors connect one-on- one with kids to improve their academic performance, build self-confidence and motivate and guide them to success! Volunteer opportunities: Tutor Elementary and Middle School tutoring High school tutoring Computer specialist Non-tutor Fundraiser Community Relationship Representative Office Volunteer