Meet a volunteer

Jeff thought about volunteering but was afraid he might be unable to handle the emotional impact of working with abused children.

“From the first minute I walked into the classroom, it was not tough at all,” says the Seattle real estate agent, who’s been volunteering for nearly four years.

Read Jeff’s story

Volunteer

Childhaven volunteers are essential in helping us carry out our mission to prevent the cycle of abuse and neglect.

Interested in volunteering?

There are many ways to help: at our events, at our branches and through your own fundraising efforts.

Help an individual child or family

Learn more about group or individual projects, including our Brighter Brithday and Adopt-a-Family programs that help a child or family.

Classroom volunteers

Our four branch locations welcome the loving care and attention of volunteers willing to commit to working in a classroom one day a week for a two hour period between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. for at least six months. 

Classroom volunteers support our therapeutic child care program by assisting the therapeutic child care workers and providing additional nurturing for infants and preschool children.

Read the classroom volunteer position description

Group volunteer Projects

As each branch has group volunteer project needs, they will be posted here.  If you don't see a project that fits your group, check back often as new projects will be added.

 

Lake City Branch - Classroom Painting

The Lake City Branch's four classrooms need to be patch painted as the walls are beginning to chip.  This project is being coordinated through Seattle Works.

When:  Saturday, August 21st  10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Group Size: 12 - 16 - Youth 15 or older are welcome

Contact: Visit Seattle Works project page http://tinyurl.com/childhaven.  Questions?  Email Veronica VanCouwenberghe at veronicav@childhaven.org

 

Youth Board

We have a new and exciting opportunity for youth, ages 13-18 to make an impact on the children and families we serve while gaining leadership experience and fulfilling service hour requirements!  Considering joining our Youth Board and make a real difference in your community. The Application deadline for the 2010 - 2011 Youth Board has passed.  Applicants will be notified mid-June if they have been selected to serve.  If you are intersted in serving on the Youth Board in future years, check back in 2011 for information regarding the application process and deadlines. Read the Youth Board position description