Your Time Matters
It’s the greatest gift you can give to others. When you volunteer with TAF, the gift of your time grows real connections with our students and teachers—creating positive impact each time you volunteer.
Whether you’re looking for a one-time event support opportunity or recurring volunteer experiences, know that your invested time into community care ensures every student wins.
How to Be a TAF Volunteer
We match individuals with meaningful opportunities that fit their strengths and interests – whether that’s working directly with our students or taking on a more behind-the-scenes role. Through our quick onboarding process, you can begin making an impact in no time.
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Attend Introductory Info Session
~ Volunteer Orientation is required, and a virtual session is held every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3-4pm.
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Complete Intake Forms
~ During your orientation, you will complete TAF’s Volunteer Disclosure Statement and the Volunteer Expectations, Rights, and Responsibilities form. -
Background Check and School District Approval
~ Depending on the volunteer opportunity, you may need to complete a background check.
Did you know?
Many companies match employee volunteer hours with a donation to the receiving nonprofit. Check with your employer today to see if your volunteer hours qualify when you volunteer with TAF.
Find Your Fit.
We are actively recruiting volunteers for these events. Sign up below!
One-Time
Opportunities
Ongoing
Opportunities
Upcoming
Opportunities
Guest Speaker
Location: Various in Federal Way, White Center, and Tacoma (Limited Virtual Opportunities Available!)
Time Commitment: Flexible
Are you willing to share your knowledge and career experience with students? Do you have an interesting story about the lessons you’ve learned while building your career and have helpful tips to share with the next generation of leaders? By volunteering as a guest speaker, students learn valuable information about careers that will help shape their futures. You can be the person who inspires them!
Field Trip Host
Location: Your Site in King County or Pierce County
Time Commitment: Flexible
Provide a fun and insightful field trip for our students by hosting a tour of your corporate headquarters or worksite! One way we inspire our students and connect their learning to the real world is by introducing them to new environments, immersing them in the realities of corporate and professional culture. With this type of exposure, students start to understand the variety of opportunities available to them and see how their learning applies to achieving their dreams.
College Tour Connections
Location: Accredited Postsecondary Institutions in King and Pierce Counties
(Virtual Opportunities Available!)
Time Commitment: 1 or 2 days
One of the most effective ways for students to envision themselves earning a college degree is by visiting a college campus! It allows them to picture themselves as part of the student community and see it as a real possibility and a goal to strive for. If you have connections to a college or university, be the reason a student dreams of more by providing a campus tour. Email us at [email protected].
Technician Support
Location: TAF BCLS – Seattle, WA
Time: Flexible
Provide PC support with troubleshooting and programming at our office in the White Center neighborhood.
Administrative/Mail Support
Location: TAF BCLS – Seattle, WA
Time Commitment: Flexible
Provide administrative support to TAF with general office management, clerical work, filing, mailing, and more.
Event Support
Location: TAF@Saghalie, TAF TransformED partner schools (Federal Way, Tacoma), TAF Office (White Center), and external locations.
Time Commitment: Flexible
Event volunteers assist on the event day for set-up, guest assistance, registration, or clean-up. Volunteers may also choose to be involved in event planning.
Special Projects
Location: Various Locations
Time Commitment: Flexible
Volunteers can organize, lead, and help execute company projects that may fall outside the scope of regular duties. The specific responsibilities and purpose of projects may vary.
One Seattle Day of Service
Location: TAF BCLS – Seattle, WA
Time Commitment: Flexible
This opportunity is excellent for organizations! Participate in this citywide day of volunteerism to give back and take action to improve the city we love. Usually held in July, check for the official date on their website.
Student/Project Mentoring
Location: TAF@Saghalie, TAF TransformED partner schools (Federal Way, Tacoma)
*Limited Virtual Opportunities Available
Time Commitment: Flexible
During the school year, volunteers mentor students through college and career decisions and projects, including the annual STEM Expo and quarterly exhibitions. At the elementary level, students benefit from volunteers who provide project direction and support during quarterly exhibitions.
Program/Workshop Partner
Location: TAF@Saghalie, TAF TransformED partner schools (Federal Way, Tacoma)
*Limited Virtual Opportunities Available
Time Commitment: Flexible
TAF programming incorporates workshops, delivered by community partners and volunteers, in financial literacy, resume building, interviewing, and web development to prepare students for the future. Additionally, we partner with companies to provide hackathons and other exciting program opportunities to extend student learning beyond the classroom. Volunteers have a chance to support students as they explore these areas of interest and practical skill building!
Business Consulting
Location: TAF BCLS – Seattle, WA
*Virtual Opportunities Available
Time Commitment: Flexible
TAF continues to grow to serve more students and teachers. If you’re interested in providing consulting services to improve our internal processes, marketing and communications efforts, data analysis, etc., apply below!
UI/UX or Web Development Services
Location: TAF BCLS – Seattle, WA
*Virtual Opportunities Available
Time Commitment: Flexible
Volunteers can put their UI/UX and Web Development knowledge to work helping us continue to engage our community through our website.
Warmth for All
January 19th
January 19th
Location:Bethaday Community Learning Space
Time Committment: 1pm to 3pm
This upcoming MLK holiday and Day of Service, help us sort out donations! Snacks and refreshments will be provided for volunteers!
We are also gathering donations for coats and winter clothing to ensure that all our students stay warm this season. Do you have lightly used winter clothing you’d like to donate? Bring them with you or drop it off on Mondays and Wednesdays at Bethaday Community Learning Space.
Send us winter clothing from our
Amazon wishlist here.
Volunteer Fair
February 12th
February 12th
Location:Bethaday Community Learning Space
Time: 4pm to 6pm
Are you a new TAF volunteer wanting to get more involved on our community? This event is for you! Come meet the staff and learn about our programs. Snacks and refreshment will be provided. Seattle Aquarium tickets will also be given to attendees as a token of appreciation.
STEM Expo
March 4th
March 4th
Location: TAF@Saghalie
Time: 8am to 12pm
It’s that time of the year! Our middle schoolers are presenting their STEM projects and are looking for volunteers to observe, judge, and craft. Come to our school to learn from our students and celebrate the hard work they’ve done throughout the school year. This event may be broken into shifts depending on your schedule. Lunch is provided for volunteers and a small token for your time!
The Convening
March 20th-21st
March 20th-21st
Location: Highline College
Time: Various shifts throughout the weekend
The Network for EdWork’s Convening is a BIPOC centered space, which aims to support BIPOC educators and all education leaders in imagining, healing, and building for liberation. This one-day gathering is dedicated to providing the tools and community to thrive, connect, develop partnerships, and advocate for change. We need volunteers to support with the logistics of the event (check-in, set-up, etc.)
Varsity Luncheon
March 24th
March 24th
Location: Amazon Meeting Center
Time: 9am to 3pm (various shifts)
Join us for our biggest event of the year and experience the TAF magic up close and personal. This celebration recognizes the impact we collectively make for kids, educators, and the community. We need volunteers to support the success of this event! Sign up for a shift now! Volunteers will be provided lunch and an appreciation package.
Life After High School Fair
March 27th
March 27th
Location: Highline College
Time: 8am to 11:45am
Do you work in a trade? In tech or a STEM related field? For a company you think more people should know about? TAF@Saghalie is gearing up for our second annual Life After High School Fair, an opportunity for you to represent your job or general field, share opportunities with students, and connect with other professionals. We are looking for organizations to table and/or individuals to facilitate workshops for our students at the event. If you're not interested in tabling, but would still like to support, there are also opportunities available to help with the event itself, i.e. breakfast/lunch help, directing students, etc. Lunch and light breakfast provided!
Student Health
Council Mentor
Council Mentor
Location: Highline College
Time: 8am to 11:45am
Do you work in a trade? In tech or a STEM related field? For a company you think more people should know about? TAF@Saghalie is gearing up for our second annual Life After High School Fair, an opportunity for you to represent your job or general field, share opportunities with students, and connect with other professionals. We are looking for organizations to table and/or individuals to facilitate workshops for our students at the event. If you're not interested in tabling, but would still like to support, there are also opportunities available to help with the event itself, i.e. breakfast/lunch help, directing students, etc. Lunch and light breakfast provided!
STEM Garden Class Audience
Location: TAF@Saghalie
Time: 7:25am to 10:20am
The STEM Garden Class is presenting their Garden Stories from their winter project. They would love to have people come in and look at their stories and engage with them about their work! This event may be divided into two sessions depending on your schedule.
Microcontroller Volunteers
Teacher-Scientist Program
Teacher-Scientist Program
Location: TAF@Saghalie
Time Committment: Ongoing from January to June
We need two people to collaborate with the Health Center at the school to organize and support a student health council. There will be 3-5 planning meetings followed by regular group meetings with the Health Point and the students.
Video Game Developer
Teacher-Scientist Program
Teacher-Scientist Program
Location: TAF@Saghalie
Time Committment: Ongoing
Support our 8th graders as they prepare their project for our annual invent for
Impact event! We are looking for volunteers who can help our students work
with microcontrollers, specifically Micro:bits and Arduino
Social Media Lead for BCLS
Location: Remote
Time Committment: Ongoing
Bethaday Community Learning Space (BCLS) is not only our office, but also a
versatile, affordable, and eco-friendly nonprofit event venue nestled in a park
in Seattle. We need a volunteer with prior experience managing social media
for a venue or organization. This person would handle our regular online
content and engagement for the BCLS. They should be comfortable creating
basic visuals, understanding different platforms (like Instagram, Facebook,
etc.), and maintaining a consistent posting calendar without extensive daily
supervision.
Storage Room and Classroom Cleanliness Assitant
Location: BCLS, White Center
Time Committment: Ongoing
A dedicated volunteer to clean the furniture in the storage room and main classroom areas on a monthly or semimonthly basis.
Ready to volunteer and change students' lives?
Does your organization hold Days of Service events? Consider volunteering for TAF. Contact our team today!
