Youth opportunities

Tutor K–8 students in Hillsboro elementary schools after the bell. Help kids close learning gaps in math or reading. Two-hour orientation; commit to one school year.

Long-term volunteer roles supporting Portland's largest health clinic and youth services for street-involved young people. Background check required; 100-hour commitment; basic CPR maintained.

Build a one-on-one mentoring relationship with a youth in the Portland metro or SW Washington. One-year minimum commitment; fingerprint background check, driving record check, and pre-match training required.

Help sort donated clothing, diapers, and supplies, and assemble kits for families in need across the Portland metro. Family-friendly: kids welcome with parents; no training required.

Read one-on-one with K-3 students at a local elementary school or preschool for one hour per week during the school year. Builds literacy and confidence in early readers; minors can apply with parental consent.

Sort, hang, and tag donated clothes, shoes, and gear at Treehouse's Wearhouse — a free store where Washington's foster youth can pick out what they need at no cost. Quiet, hands-on shifts; ages 12+ with an adult, or 16+ solo.

Build a one-on-one mentoring relationship with a youth ages 6-17 in the greater Seattle area. Minimum 4 hours/month for a year; thorough background check, fingerprinting, and reference checks required.

Greet families, scan tickets, and seat audiences at Seattle Children's Theatre productions on Lower Queen Anne. Ages 8+ welcome with an adult; shifts are about 2.5-3 hours and start 90 minutes before showtime.