\nLog in to your volunteer account to sign up for shifts, enter hours, update your volunteer profile, and stay informed.<\/p>\n
LOG IN<\/a><\/p>\n Prefer mobile?<\/strong> Download the Volunteer Portal App (VicNet).<\/p>\n Apple Store<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0Google Play<\/a><\/p>\n Watch how to use the volunteer portal<\/a><\/p>\n Get help setting up your account<\/a><\/p>\n We work to place volunteers based on individual interests, skills, availability, and organizational needs. We aim to maximize your time and talents to ensure a meaningful experience for you while making an real impact in our community.<\/p>\n 1. Explore Volunteer Opportunities Below<\/strong>. Identify roles that align with your interests, skills, and goals.<\/p>\n 2. Complete Our Online Volunteer Application.<\/strong> Start your application for the link below.<\/p>\n 3. Connect with our Volunteer Manager.<\/strong> Once your application has been reviewed, we\u2019ll contact you to set up a time to speak and discuss the next steps and placement.<\/p>\n Apply to Volunteer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n In order to continue building a community where all children thrive for the future, Encompass is committed to helping support the next generation of providers and nonprofit staff. Our unpaid internships are coordinated and supervised by professional staff, curated to meet individual educational and licensing requirements with practical training. Interns work with staff to outline internship goals and outcomes as well as expectations and requirements for the position. We offer internships in the following programs:<\/p>\n \u2022 Behavioral\/Mental Health For applicants seeking an internship focused on Behavioral\/Mental Health, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology our Clinic staff will review applications as they come in. Marketing and Communications and Early Learning applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis with the appropriate staff as they are received.<\/p>\n Questions about interning should be directed to the Volunteer Programs Manager at volunteer@encompassnw.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you are interested in interning with Encompass, please click the link below to fill out an application form:<\/p>\n Apply for an Internship<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n To view all upcoming volunteer opportunities on our events calendar, click here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n Help families access the pediatric care needed for kids to thrive!<\/p>\n Ideal for:<\/strong> Volunteers who enjoy one-to-one communication, are organized and comfortable following established processes, or looking for experience in a healthcare or family services setting.<\/p>\n What:<\/strong> As the Clinic Family Care Coordinator, you\u2019ll be the calm and welcoming voice helping families access and navigate pediatric therapy services from our Clinic. You\u2019ll help parents know what to expect, coordinate scheduling, and reduce stress so families can focus on helping children thrive. Working closely with the Family Engagement Team Manager, you\u2019ll support local children and families by keeping communicate clear, timely, and compassionate. Tasks may include:<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> We are flexible and can work with your schedule. Mondays through Fridays, 8:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM (some early evening hours may be possible). Shifts are typically 2-4 hours.<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Encompass Pediatric Therapy Clinic, 9050 384th Ave SE, Snoqualmie, WA<\/p>\n Minimum age:<\/strong> 16<\/p>\n Requirements:<\/strong> Must submit a volunteer application, be able to successfully complete a Washington State Patrol Background Check (WATCH), complete the HIPPA and Mandated Reporter training, and attend the new volunteer orientation. Volunteers should be able to commit to at least six (6) months.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Help keep the clinic running smoothly so therapists can focus on what matters most\u2014kids.<\/p>\n Ideal for:<\/strong> Volunteers who enjoy hands-on, physical tasks, and working independently.<\/p>\n What:<\/strong> As a Clinic Support volunteer, you\u2019ll be the vital behind the scenes role helping with daily operational tasks and special one-of therapy projects. You work independently or alongside Clinic staff to keep the shared spaces clean, organized, and well-prepared. Tasks may include:<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> We can work with your schedule! Mondays through Fridays, 8:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM. Shifts are generally between 2 and four hours.<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Child Development Center located at 9050 384th Ave. SE Snoqualmie, WA 98065<\/p>\n Minimum Age:<\/strong> 14<\/p>\n Requirements:<\/strong> Must be able to commit to a minimum of three (3) months, submit the volunteer application, successfully complete a WATCH background check, and complete the new volunteer orientation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Believe in the Encompass purpose? Help us share it with the community.<\/p>\n Perfect for volunteers who are high-energy, enjoy talking with new people and starting conversations, and looking for a flexible, evening or weekend role.<\/p>\n What:<\/strong> As a Community Ambassador, you\u2019ll represent Encompass at community events to help spread awareness about Encompass programs and services. You\u2019ll assist and support our Community Outreach Coordinator by lending your voice to engage, share information, and help create a welcoming, kid friendly presence at events throughout the Snoqualmie Valley. Tasks may include:<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> Select events from our outreach calendar (mostly weekends during summer months)<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> The Snoqualmie Valley<\/p>\n Minimum age:<\/strong> 18<\/p>\n Requirements:<\/strong> Must submit the volunteer application, successfully complete a WATCH background check, and complete the new volunteer orientation. Community Ambassadors commit to at least two (2) events from our summer outreach calendar and attend a half-day training session (either in-person or remote).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Share the magic of story time with young learners!<\/p>\n Ideal for:<\/strong> Volunteers who love reading aloud and engaging children, interested in early childhood education, or looking for a low-time commitment role with big impact.<\/p>\n What:<\/strong> As a Myster Reader, you\u2019ll make guest appearances, coordinated in advance with our Early Learning Manager, to delight and engage children 2.5 \u2013 5 years of age with picture books. Your warm presence, emotive storytelling, and love of books will help build early literacy skills while showing that reading is fun. Join us to make a big impact, one-story at a time.<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> Flexible during the school days, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> In our preschool classrooms in North Bend and Carnation<\/p>\n Minimum age:<\/strong> 14<\/p>\n Requirements:<\/strong> Must submit a volunteer application, be able to successfully complete a background check, and attend the new volunteer orientation. Weekly volunteers must have documentation of Mantoux tuberculosis (TB) skin test and at least one dose of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Support early learners by bringing joy and extra care to a classroom.<\/p>\n Ideal for:<\/strong> Volunteers who enjoy working with kids, interested in early childhood education, or want consistent relationship-based opportunities.<\/p>\n What:<\/strong> As a Preschool Classroom Support volunteer you\u2019ll work alongside teaching staff to support daily classroom activities and help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. You\u2019ll assist with play, learning stations, routine tasks that help preschoolers grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. Duties vary day-to-day based on guidance and needs from teaching staff and may include:<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 3 hours per week or every other week, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 12:45-3:45 pm, Mondays \u2013 Thursdays<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Encompass Early Learning Center, 1407 Boalch Ave NW, North Bend, WA 98045 or Carnation Preschool, 32240 NE 50th Street, Carnation, WA 98014<\/p>\n Minimum age:<\/strong> 14<\/p>\n Requirements:<\/strong> Must submit a volunteer application, be able to successfully complete a background check, and attend the new volunteer orientation. Weekly volunteers must have documentation of Mantoux tuberculosis (TB) skin test and at least one dose of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Help fuel learning, growth, and play!<\/p>\n Ideal for:<\/strong> Volunteers who like predictable structure, want to support children working in a classroom, and prefer big impact, behind-the scenes volunteering.<\/p>\n What:<\/strong> As a Preschool Snack and Meal Prep volunteer you\u2019ll help prepare simple meals and snacks while following food safety guidelines. This important behind-the scenes role ensures students stay energized, focused, and ready to learn throughout the day. You\u2019ll work alongside staff to prepare food, maintain a clean kitchen space, and support dietary and allergy needs with care. Tasks may include:<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> Shifts are flexible and generally last two hours at least 1 day per week. Schedule options include Mondays \u2013 Thursdays, between 8 am and 1:00 pm.<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Early Learning Center, located at 1407 Boalch Ave. NW in North Bend or the Encompass Carnation Preschool located at 32240 NE 50th Street.<\/p>\n Minimum Age:<\/strong> 14<\/p>\n Requirements:<\/strong> Volunteers must successfully complete the Encompass Volunteer Application, background check, volunteer onboarding, and Washington State Food Worker Training. A copy of your Food Worker card must be shared with us and updated as necessary. Volunteers are eligible for training reimbursements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Have an idea for a volunteer project or role that doesn\u2019t quite fit one of the roles above? We welcome creative ideas and are happy to explore how your skills, interest, or passions could support our programs, families, and community.<\/p>\n If you have an idea for a project or role, we\u2019d love to hear it. Reach out to us to discuss how we can help bring your volunteer idea to life.<\/p>\n Share Your Service Idea <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n A Shadow, also known as an Observer, follows a professional staff member throughout their workday. This is a short-term observational learning experience designed to provide a firsthand, realistic look at the day-to-day responsibilities, workflows, and culture without committing to a full internship, volunteer role, or employment opportunity.<\/p>\n Shadow opportunities are offered throughout the year based on staff capacity, scheduling, and individual or academic needs.<\/p>\n To request a shadow experience, start by submitting our Shadow Application or reach out with questions.<\/p>\n Apply to Shadow<\/a><\/p>\n Discuss Shadow Opportunities <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n While the minimum age requirement can vary based on the volunteer activity, generally you must be 14 years old to volunteer at Encompass.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li> The first step is to fill out a\u00a0Volunteer Application<\/a>\u00a0online. Once we have received and processed your application, our Volunteer Program Manager will contact you for the next steps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Once your application has been processed, volunteers receive an orientation to Encompass by our Volunteer Program Manager and are provided with hands-on training from program staff as needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Yes! We need volunteers for\u00a0Parents\u2019 Night Out<\/a>, community outreach events, and fundraising events, many of which occur on weekends and\/or evenings. Check our\u00a0Events Calendar<\/a>\u00a0for upcoming volunteer opportunities!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n Groups can make a meaningful impact at Encompass through special projects, fundraising events, and seasonal outreach activities. These are well-suited for corporate teams, service clubs, and community groups looking to give back together.<\/p>\n Group opportunities are offered throughout the year based on program needs, timing, and staff capacity.<\/p>\n To explore group volunteering, email us with your approximate group size, preferred dates, and interests.<\/p>\n Explore Group Volunteering<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n We\u2019re happy to help set up your volunteer portal, signup for specific opportunities, answer questions, or discuss ways you can make a difference.<\/p>\n Thank you for partnering with us to improve the wellbeing of children and families in our community. For more information on these or other opportunities, or to sign-up for any of the above, call us at 425.888.3347 or email us.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Thank you for striving for a community where ALL children thrive.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Welcome! 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\n\u2022 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
\n\u2022 Early Childhood Education
\n\u2022 Marketing and Communications
\n\u2022 Occupational Therapy
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View upcoming opportunities on calendar<\/a><\/h4>
\nVolunteer Opportunities<\/a><\/h3>
Clinic Family Care Coordinator <\/a><\/h4>
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Clinic Support<\/a><\/h4>
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Community Ambassador <\/a><\/h4>
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Your Own Project\/Role<\/a><\/h4>
\nShadows<\/a><\/h3>
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What are the age requirements for volunteering?<\/a><\/h4>
How do I sign up to volunteer?<\/a><\/h4>
What training and support is provided to volunteers?<\/a><\/h4>
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