Volunteer

• Fill out our online volunteer application, once we have processed your background check we will invite you to attend a volunteer orientation. Please allow for up to three weeks to process your application.
• Register for the required volunteer orientation session (once the background check has been completed, you will be invited to orientation).

Age requirements: 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.

Please contact the Volunteer Program with any questions regarding individual or community service volunteering, volunteerwithus@hopelink.org or (425)869-6066.

• Community service volunteers who meet all requirements are welcome.
• Please note, community service volunteers must commit to a minimum of 20 hours (even if the court mandate or school requirement is less) and should have at least 3 months before your hours are due.  Hopelink will not provide confirmation of volunteer service until you have completed at least 20 hours of volunteering.  A letter informing schools and courts that you are in the process of completing your hours is available.

Requirements

• Pass a Washington State Patrol background check.
• Meet age requirements. Minimum age is 7. Ages 7 to 15 must have adult supervision.
• Attend an orientation at one of Hopelink’s 5 centers.

A minimum of 20 hours commitment (even if the court mandate or school requirement is less) and a minimum 3 month commitment. Confirmation of service hours will not be provided until you complete 20 hours.

Ready to volunteer?
Fill out our online volunteer application, once we have processed your background check we will invite you to attend a volunteer orientation.

Are you part of a group (5-20 volunteers) looking for one-time opportunities? Please contact us for more information, mfinch@hopelink.org or (425)869-2440.

Age requirement: All groups with volunteers 15 and under must have at least two adults with them, regardless of their size. The minimum age to volunteer is 7 years old.