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Please check with your instructor to make sure your chosen project meets class requirements. Your instructor may have additional or similar requirements in place. If you have any questions, please contact stewart.sinning@edmonds.edu.

We update the opportunities on this page regularly. Check back soon! You can also go to the Edmonds College events calendar and check the Service-Learning checkbox for our current schedule. Check out our service learning projects below (scroll down for virtual, self-guided, and off-campus volunteer opportunities and projects).

In-Person Opportunities

Leadership Opportunity for STEM-Interested Students

WABS has a great experience for college students hoping to increase their leadership skills, and anyone passionate about STEM subjects or education. The after-school programs, which begin in March and continue through May, seek college students interested in working with grade school students to facilitate STEM clubs. Over 4 weeks, students lead pre-designed, hands-on activities with grades 3-8 students. All curriculum, materials, and training are provided. After the program wraps, WABS provides each volunteer with a $200 stipend and a preferred letter of recommendation.

MESA, student leadership groups, and preservice teachers are great fits for this opportunity, but all students are welcome to apply. Please review the attached flyer to share in your school community. We've also included an additional page of talking points to help expand on the opportunity.

Click the link if you are interested in this opportunity: Volunteer Interest Form

Contact Grace Schouten at grace@wabsalliance.org with any questions.

Help English Language Learners in their Classroom

Location/service site address: in-person in a classroom
When: Throughout the quarter, see time options below.

One or two hour Skills Labs	Two Hour Classes
8:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.	-
11:30 a.m.	11:30 a.m.
5:30 p.m.	-
7:30 p.m. (Needed Most)	7:30 p.m. (Needed Most)

Work with ELA students at Edmonds College! Learn more about cross-cultural communication by working with members of the immigrant and refugee population in our community.

Volunteers will observe and assist in ELA classes. Experience how a classroom is managed, lessons proceed and how language learning activities are used in a classroom to improve a student's English.

Click the link if you are interested in this opportunity: ELA Volunteer Interest Form

Contact Karen Sanchez for more information at 425.640.1410 or email karen.sanchez@edmonds.edu

Service Learning: Clothes for Kids

Where: 16725 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98037
Transportation will be provided from Edmonds College
When: July 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

clothes of kids square Enjoy helping kids? Do you like clothes? Then this may be the perfect opportunity for you. Join us in helping Clothes for Kids. A nonprofit local to our community with a mission to providing children with quality clothing throughout the year.

Tasks will include but are not limited to sorting clothing items, assisting with cleaning, washing clothes, hanging, tagging clothing items, helping locals shop, assisting with check in, and check out. Join us in providing assistance towards a good cause.

Start the quarter off right by collecting service hours.

Service Learning: Taste Edmonds 2024

Where: Civic Playfield Center 598 Edmonds St, Edmonds WA 98020
Transportation will be provided from Edmonds College
When: August 9, 1 p.m.-7 p.m.

Join the city of Edmonds in assisting with this community centered festival. Located less than 10 minutes from Edmonds College this festival pulls together crafts, food, music, and people for one community centered weekend! With over 10,000 people expected to show up this is a huge event for the city.

taste edmonds logo

Essentially Taste Edmonds is one large block party. As students of Edmonds College you are given the opportunity to attend this event for free in exchange of providing general assistance. Volunteering responsibilities will include set-up, floating assistance, and helping with various booths or vendors. Don’t miss this opportunity of a day filled with fun! There are various volunteer shifts available to the general public as well please reach out to see if those interest you!

Looking for More?

Check back frequently for more opportunities.Our website is updated weekly with new information and service learning opportunities. This summer, we have a few service projects as well with collaborations with nonprofits on the way. To list a few we have upcoming volunteer opportunities with Girls on the Run, Northwest Neighbors Network, Sno-King Youth Club, Washington West African Center, The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, and more!

Girls on the Run

girls on the run logo Girls on the Run is a national level nonprofit organization aimed at developing emotional, social, and physical skills of young girls to help them navigate through life.

Teaching young girls critical skills using research provened methods as well as provide guidance.

Northwest Neighbors Network

NNN logo If you are someone who enjoys working with seniors then Northwest Neighbors Network is the perfect place for you. Northwest Neighbors Network is a Wasinhgton based nonprofit.

They are aimed at fostering connections and social engagement with seniors and elderly peoples with disabilities.

Sno-King Youth Club

Local to Washington, this organization focuses on the youth in Snohomish and King county. With the motto of “Everybody gets to play” they focus on the development of teamwork, sportsmanship, and communication through various sports.

Washington West African Center

A nonprofit organization based in the state of Washington. They focus on connecting the west african community to the wider public.Currently they have some programs in place such as an afterschool program for children.

Edmonds Chamber of Commerce

Serving as an outlet for small businesses in the City of Edmonds, the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce provides opportunities for networking through various events. Ranging from small classes through large scale community events such as the Taste Edmonds festival. They are vital in the Edmonds community as they play key role in fostering a strong sense of community amongst Edmonds residences.

Volunteer at the Food Pantry

Volunteer at the Edmonds College Food Pantry. Our food pantry is a critical service that provided food to our student and staff who are facing food insecurity. Are you looking for a service project, extra-credit, make new friends, or just want to serve your community, then look no further.

Click here to fill out the Food Pantry Volunteer Interest form.

Campus Community Farm Work Parties

Where: Campus Community Farm
When: Every Tuesday during Summer Quarter with sessions starting at 9:00 a.m.

The Campus Community Farm is looking for volunteers to help us keep our student-run urban farm growing strong! The Campus Farm is a vital part of the Edmonds College community, producing food for the Campus Food Pantry, providing research space for classes, and relies on volunteers like you to help us keep growing! Volunteers will help our Student Farmers with projects like weeding, harvesting, seeding, transplanting, and other farm maintenance. If you’re interested in volunteering with the Campus Farm, please sign up using the registration link. All skill levels welcome; gloves and tools will be provided; dress to work in the dirt and bring your reusable water bottle. The farm's location can be found on the campus map. It is number 3 on the map.

*Please be advised there are honeybee hives located on the Campus Farm. If needed, please take any necessary precautions before coming to the Campus Farm*

Registration Links:

July 2, 9:00 a.m.	July 9, 9:00 a.m.
July 16, 9:00 a.m.	July 23, 9:00 a.m.
July 30, 9:00 a.m.	August 6, 9:00 a.m.
August 13, 9:00 a.m.	August 20, 9:00 a.m.

Learn more about campus community farm

Virtual and Self-Guided Projects

Zooniverse Research Projects

Earn service-learning hours online by participating in science projects through Zooniverse. Help researchers around the world with tasks you can complete on your computer. Some projects include monitoring wildlife cameras, climate patterns, deciphering botany samples, or identifying marine invertebrates!

To get started, visit www.zooniverse.org and create an account. You may choose from any project, and you can track the classifications you’ve completed from your profile page. In order to receive service-learning credit, you must complete our Zooniverse Project Reflection form, which includes uploading a screenshot of your profile page and completed classification number. Approximately fifty classifications equals one hour of service-learning credit.

Example Projects

Snow Spotter: Help hydrologists from the University of Washington analyze forest-snow interception patterns by examining timelapse photos. Currently out of data but keep checking for updated data!

Mapping Change: Help us use over a century's worth of specimens to map the distribution of animals, plants, and fungi. Your data will let us know where species have been and predict where they may end up in the future!

Penguin Watch: Count penguins, chicks, and eggs in far away lands to help us understand their lives and environment. Currently out of data but keep checking for updated data!

Cedar Creek: Eyes on the Wild: This is a finished project where real people helped researchers untangle the complex and surprising interactions among North American fauna. Click to see results!

Killer Whale Count: Identify and count killer whales to determine if their predation is causing Steller sea lion declines!

Whale Chat: Identification and classification of humpback whale vocalizations.

SquirrelMapper: Assist in identifying squirrels of different fur color as well as their predators. With your help analyzing these photos scientists can better understand how mammals adapt to rapidly changing environments.

Off-Campus Volunteer Opportunities

Edmonds College has several community partners who we share in mutual support of each other. This page lists off-campus opportunities to support our partners while earning Service Learning hours. (See our Service Learning page for more details on the benefits of participating in SL during your academic career) Your free time is precious, but setting aside some time for volunteer opportunities can provide many benefits that make the experience more than worth the effort it takes. Spending time helping others can contribute to a sense of accomplishment or sense of purpose which adds to your overall positive mental state.

Note: these opportunities are self driven and self transported. No group van transportation provided. Bus information listed for your convenience.

Additionally, if you have an off-campus event/organization you think might qualify to post/participate in, please email stewart.sinning@edmonds.edu

The Edmonds Food Bank welcomes new volunteers.

They currently have many volunteer opportunities year round, with the highest need being Monday and Tuesday. If you are comfortable operating a large vehicle there are opportunities to drive/deliver food multiple days a week. If you have a physical limitation there are many lite tasks such as sorting and portioning available. ADA friendly. Most volunteers will be "shoppers", putting together orders for f a.m.ilies. Enriching the lives of others never felt so good.

It takes over 150 volunteers and almost 3000 volunteer hours each month to keep the Edmonds Food Bank running.

Learning objectives: Increase your communication and English reading skills, further develop your organizational and social skills. Learn how to replenish stocks, implement food hygiene standards, maintaining clean storage spaces. Experience how to address food insecurity.

Benefits: Improve your physical and mental health, expand your social network and your professional connections.

Volunteer as you are able, times are flexible. Even one hour helps.

Located just 3 miles (4.82 km) from c a.m.pus at 828 Caspers St, Edmonds, WA 98020 Community Transit bus 196 drops right in front.

info@edmondsfoodbank.org for more information. Background checks and applications will be needed when you first start. Sign in/out sheets for both the college and food bank are needed each time you go. One for their grant, one for your Service Learning credit.

(Normally, the Edmonds Food Bank will be closed if the Edmonds School District is closed due to inclement weather. In all other cases, such as when the school district is delayed or on holiday, the Edmonds Food Bank will be open during normal hours. Check website or call 425-778-5833 for more details )

Connect with Your Local Senior Neighbors by lending a hand here and there, or just being there to offer your company!

At Northwest Neighbors Network (NNN), our Volunteers serves seniors in Southern Snohomish and North King County with ¨good neighborly¨ tasks like offering rides, running errands, helping at home, taking out the garbage, shopping, helping with technology support, with gardening, social visits and more.

We offer an easy, flexible, self sign up process to make volunteering easy, at your pace and fun! Select services (1 at a time, when you want to) that appeal to you and connect with a neighbor in need.

Benefits: Social isolation is a major issue that many older adults face. The feeling of loneliness and few interactions with others can negatively impact a person’s health. Getting out into the community and volunteering promotes socialization for both yourself and others you are helping.

Reach danie@northwestneighborsnetwork.org or call 253-237-2848 to learn more about the flexible volunteer opportunities or to sign up! Want to skip all that and jump right to the Volunteer Application, do that!

(Coverage areas include: Edmonds, Lynnwood, Brier, Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, Woodway and a small bit of N. Seattle.)

Ask Danie about bus lines.

Questions?

Please contact Stewart Sinning at 425.640.1882 or stewart.sinning@edmonds.edu or visit our contact page.

Suggestions?

Our office is always open for suggestions and feedback. If there are any opportunities you would like to see or any organizations you could see providing a beneficial learning experience to students please let us know below.

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In-Person Opportunities

Leadership Opportunity for STEM-Interested Students