Community Service Opportunities

Community Service (for Court, School, or other reasons) may be served at our Emergency Service Centers. Our Emergency Service Centers are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 5 pm (with occasional evening opportunities.) Availability for opportunities to serve community service during these times is dependent upon site needs.

In order to complete required community service, visit one of our Emergency Service Centers to fill out the community service application and background check form. At that time, you may also speak with the Food Bank Coordinator at that site to determine how you might be able to help out, while at the same time fulfill the required hours.

Due to the nature of our agency and the services we provide, we do require that volunteers be at least 12 years of age and accompanied by an adult until the age of 16. The opportunities for this age group are limited. In accordance with our policy to maintain client confidentiality, only volunteers 16 or older may work directly with clients.

Please contact Hopelink’s Volunteer Coordinator with any further questions: 425.869.6066 or volunteer@hope-link.org.

Opportunity	Location	Accepted Community Service
Food Bank Volunteers: receiving and sorting food donations, distributing food to clients, delivering food to home-bound clients, and packing home delivery bags.	Bellevue, Bothell, Carnation, Kirkland, Redmond, and Shoreline	School, Court
Special Events: Special events take place in Hopelink Food Banks throughout the year including School Supply Distribution, Holiday Gift Program, Food Drives and other events.	All Sites	School, Court
Administration: Assist our Development team with various tasks, such as filing, data entry, and mailings.	Redmond	School, Court
Lawn Care & Maintenance: complete projects with a goal of maintaining Hopelink’s facilities. Opportunities are available during weekdays, and occasional weeknights and weekends.	Varies	School, Court
Childcare Assistants: provide care for children while parents attend life skills classes, day and evening opportunities.	Bellevue, Redmond	School
After-School Tutor: Volunteers help school-aged children with homework, participate in positive playtime, and act as role models. Tutors must be 16 years of age. Afternoon and evening opportunities are both available.	Bellevue	School