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Earth Share of Washington offers a frequently updated list of upcoming volunteer opportunities. Please see the list below and click on any opportunity that interests you. In addition, ongoing volunteer opportunities with us or any one of our 29 Washington-based members are available (right column). Please check back often as our list of current opportunities is updated daily!
To be notified of new opportunities, sign-up for Volunteer Alerts. You may add your name to our mailing list and every time that a new opportunity is posted to the website, you will receive an email alert. To signup for that opportunity, simply follow the directions for each listing on the website.
"Bird's Eye View" Mailing Parties
This weekly mailing party sends out the Bird's Eye View legislative newsletter during the session which runs from mid-January through March or later.
Conservation Callers Brigade
This phone bank of people calls Audubon members all over the state of Washington to urge their action on conservation issues by writing to their legislators or attending public-issue meetings.
Administrative Assistant
Volunteers are always needed to help with general office work, copying, answering phones, and filing. This role is perfect for the volunteer who needs a lot of flexibility but would like to come in on an irregular basis.
Volunteer Night!
Join us every week on Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for evening work parties. We are never short on things to do, or projects that would benefit from spirited and willing volunteers.
Please let us know at least a day in advance that you are joining us.
MEMBER GROUP: Audubon Washington
Washington Trails Association (WTA) is the most active hiking trail restoration and advocacy organization in Washington State. In 2007, volunteers contributed more than 81,000 hours of volunteer service restoring hiking trails. Join that effort and be a part of protecting and maintaining trails around Washington State.
This month, WTA hosts more than 20 trail work parties. To find a work party in your neck of the woods, please visit the Washington Trails Association website at www.wta.org and signup today!
MEMBER GROUP: Washington Trails Association
Office Work and Outreach
We are searching for volunteers who are interested in volunteering in the office during the weekday. Tasks generally include data entry, mailings, and other light office work. Opportunities for phoning members about important issues are also available. Contact Megan for more information.
Technical Assistance for Access Database
Our newly redesigned Access database has a few hiccups. We're searching for somebody technical who can help us fix a few problems, and who would be willing to be on-call when issues arise. E-mail Angela Uhl for more information.
Photography
We are currently working to upgrade our collection of digital images. Seeking images of people, traffic, farms, forest, well-planned communities, sprawl, etc. from around Washington. Contact Justine Guarda for more information.
Legal Assistance
We're building a team of attorneys who are willing to take on land use legal cases on a pro bono basis. Contact Keith Scully for more information.
Futurewise Whatcom
Whatcom County has a local Futurewise chapter. To volunteer email Eric Hirst or click here for more information.
MEMBER GROUP: Futurewise
Join People for Puget Sound in shoreline restoration events scheduled throughout the month all along the sound.
Get muddy, make friends, do good.
Click here for a monthly schedule
MEMBER GROUP: People for Puget Sound
Sightline could not accomplish its mission without the help of volunteers. Information about volunteering with Sightline, plus descriptions of current volunteer projects is located here.
MEMBER GROUP: Sightline
Pizza, drinks, new friends, fund, and oh, did we mention some collating, folding and putting mailing labels on the Spring edition of Easy Current News? Join us in the WWTA office, Room 305 of the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Avenue North in Seattle, conveniently located just off I-5 at Exit 169, directions.
To volunteer contact volunteer@wwta.org or call 206.545.9161
MEMBER GROUP: Washington Water Trails Association
Date & Time:
Saturday, May 10, 2008
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Description:
Join EarthCorps, Friends of Licton Springs, Global Visionaries and Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation in an effort to restore this amazing north Seattle Park. We will be planting native trees, shrubs and ground cover as well as performing maintenance on several of the restoration sites located in the park.
Directions:
Licton Springs Park is located just north of Green Lake at 9536 Ashworth Ave N. From I-5 take the N 85th ST exit (exit number 172) towards AURORA AVE N (99). Turn right (north) on AURORA AVE N. Follow AURORA AVE N to N 97th ST. Turn right (east) onto N 97th ST and travel four blocks to ASHWORTH AVE N. Turn right on ASHWORTH AVE N. The meeting location is adjacent to the playground about half way down the block. Look for the EarthCorps table.
For more information, contact Chris LaPointe, Volunteer Program Manager at (206) 322-9296, ext. 217 or email chris@earthcorps.org.
MEMBER GROUP: EarthCorps
Please join Puget Soundkeeper Alliance in cleaning up Lake Union and surrounding shorelines. If you would like to volunteer please call or email us: (206)297-7002 or email volunteer@pugetsoundkeeper.org. Volunteer check in and lunch after at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave N.
MEMBER GROUP: Puget Soundkeeper Alliance
Date & Time:
Saturday, May 10, 2008
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Description:
Join EarthCorps and the Green Seattle Partnership and Seattle Parks and Recreation as we work together to keep Ravenna Park healthy!
You may have driven right over Ravenna Park and never realized that it was there! Hidden in a ravine that stretches under 15th Ave E, lies 50 acres of park complete with a gorgeous creek and tons of tall, tall trees. Ravenna Park has been in use as a park since the 1880s when visitors paid 25 cents to marvel at the giant Douglas Fir that called the park home.
These days, we are working to preserve this hidden oasis. Invasive plants like English Ivy are threatening to overtake the trees and other native plants in the park. Our projects will include invasive plant removal and preparation of planting sites. Come help us keep Ravenna Park beautiful!
Directions:
Ravenna Park's address is 5520 Ravenna Ave NE. We will be meeting at the picnic shelter near the 20th Ave. footbridge. When you get near the park, look for EarthCorps signs that will direct you to the Park's parking lot and then to the Volunteer Registration Table.
I-5 Northbound:
Exit at the NE 65th St.
Turn right on to Ravenna Blvd to 20th Avenue NE.
Turn left on 20th Avenue NE.
The parking lot is on the right hand side of the street on the corner of NE 58th St and 20th Avenue NE.
I-5 Southbound:
Take the N 85th St/NE 80th St exit.
Follow the sign to NE 80th St.
Go east on NE 80th St to 15th Avenue NE.
Turn right on to 15th Avenue NE to Ravenna Blvd.
Turn left on to Ravenna Blvd.
Take Ravenna Blvd to 20th Avenue NE.
Turn left on 20th Avenue NE.
The parking lot is on the right hand side of the street on the corner of NE 58th St and 20th Avenue NE.
For more information, contact Chris LaPointe, Volunteer Program Manager at (206) 322-9296, ext. 217 or email chris@earthcorps.org.
MEMBER GROUP: EarthCorps
When: May 10, 2008 from 10:00 am to 01:00 pm
Where: 519 Cherry St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
About the Property and Event:
Clover Creek Reserve is an example of woodland prairie, an increasingly rare landscape in Pierce County. When it was acquired in the mid-1990s, blackberry brambles prevented native plants from growing along the creek. Volunteers will participate in an on-going restoration project to improve stream-side habitat by returning the banks of the creek to native vegetation. Specific tasks will include placing cardboard on former blackberry patches and applying mulch.
What to bring: Boots, work clothes, rain gear, and a water bottle. Snacks and drinks provided.
Clover Creek Reserve is located at 519 Cherry St E, Tacoma, WA 98445.
For more information or to register for the event please contact stacyc@cascadeland.org.
MEMBER GROUP: Cascade Land Conservancy
Please join in cleaning up Lake Union and surrounding shorelines. Volunteers please call: (206) 297-7002 or email volunteer @pugetsoundkeeper.org. Volunteer check in and lunch afterwards at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave N.
MEMBER GROUP: Puget Soundkeeper Alliance
Date & Time:
Saturday, May 17, 2008
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Description:
Join EarthCorps, the Green Seattle Partnership and the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation in efforts to restore the largest contiguous greenbelt in Seattle. The greenbelt is home to a diverse population of wildlife and provides an important corridor for migrating birds. Work with us and learn the secret to keeping this valuable resource viable habitat for animals and a great resource for humans.
We will remove ivy, blackberry and other invasive plants that are detrimental to the native habitat, plant native trees to restore the native tree canopy, and perform past worksite maintenance.
Directions:
Registration and Meeting location is the Brandon Street dead end just east of the interesection of 16th Ave SW & SW Brandon Street. Please park on SW 16th Street.
We encourage volunteers to carpool or utilize public transportation to our events.
DIRECTIONS BY BUS: Please use King County Metro Online to plan your trip.
DIRECTIONS BY CAR: FROM I-5 or ROUTE 99 take the WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE to DELRIDGE WAY SW. Drive SOUTH on DELRIDGE WAY SW to the third light. At the light turn LEFT onto SW OREGON ST. Follow arterial to top of hill bearing right onto 21ST AVE SW. Follow the road along to the left as it becomes SW DAWSON ST and then continues on as 16TH AVE SW. Follow 16TH AVE SW a 1/4 mile and park near SW Brandon Street. Look for the EarthCorps Volunteer Registration Table at the end of SW Brandon Street.
For more information, contact Chris LaPointe, Volunteer Program Manager at (206) 322-9296, ext. 217 or email chris@earthcorps.org
MEMBER GROUP: EarthCorps
Date & Time:
May 29, 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The easiest way to get involved is to come to our monthly volunteer work PARTY. On the last Thursday of each month 1pm to 8pm we have a workparty with socializing, lots and lots of yummy goodies (chocolate is a specialty), and working to further bicycle advocacy in Washington. We would love to have you join us. Drop in on the last Thursday afternoon or evening (please call first if you will be coming in the evening). We need your help.
Click here for more information
MEMBER GROUP: Bicycle Alliance of Washington
Date & Time:
Saturday, May 31, 2008
10:00am - 2:00pm
Event Description:
Join EarthCorps, Mercer Island Parks and Recreation and community members for urban forest restoration in this 25 acre open space. The forested area of this park is threatened by the spread of invasive plants such as English ivy. The City of Mercer Island's open space properties are losing trees and native vegetation from the rampant growth of invasive, non-native plants. This trend is expected to cause significant additional losses in the next twenty years. This will result in the decline of the benefits that open space properties currently provide to the public. Your help is needed to prevent these losses.
Work will focus on installing survival rings around native trees that are covered in English ivy, removing other invasive plants and continuing stewardship on previously restored areas. In the planting season we will be installing native trees, shrubs and ground cover. Even working for just a few hours contributes greatly, and because you are working in a local park, you can revisit your work for years to come.
If you are under 18 years of age: go to www.miparks.net and click on volunteer opportunities. The Volunteer Activity-Youth Form needs to be signed by a parent. Snacks, tools, and gloves will be provided!
Directions:
From I-5
From I-5 merge onto I-90 E via EXIT 164 toward BELLEVUE / SPOKANE. Merge onto ISLAND CREST WAY via EXIT 7B. Follow Island Crest Way for about 2.5 miles. Look for EarthCorps signs along the way. End at 9100 SE 53rd Place. Look for EarthCorps s
For more information, contact Lina Anne Rose, Project Manager at (206) 322-9296, ext. 225 or email lina@earthcorps.org
MEMBER GROUP: EarthCorps