Volunteer
Share Your Time and Talents with Treehouse
Volunteers are a critical part of how Treehouse supports youth in foster care. We welcome groups, individuals and families to join us.
Treehouse’s commitment to diversity and equity is central to our work with youth in foster care, and our volunteers are our partners in this work. Treehouse serves youth and caregivers of many races and ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and religious beliefs. We seek volunteers who reflect that diversity. We know that everyone is at a different place in their learning about dismantling racism and other forms of oppression, but our expectation is that Treehouse volunteers bring a personal commitment to continued learning and action on these fronts.
Want to join us? Please view our volunteer opportunities below. We look forward to working with you.
One-Time / Short-Term Volunteers
KIRO Holiday Magic telethon event: Wednesday 12/13
KIRO Newsradio is hosting their 35th campaign to support Treehouse’s work for youth in foster care! We are looking for volunteers to help answer phones during the day-long telethon.
Volunteers can sign up for shifts here:
KIRO Holiday Magic Telethon shifts
Each shift can host up to 8 volunteers. If a shift is full, please sign up for the waitlist and if spots open up you will be added to the shift.
We’re not reserving spots in these shifts for groups, but members of group are welcome to sign up individually.
Important: Volunteers will be recorded on a live video/audio stream on KIRO’s social media during their shift. Please only sign up for a shift if you consent to appearing in live and recorded video, audio and still photography.
Each volunteer must register separately by December 8.
We rely on volunteer support for this event, so please only register to volunteer if you’re certain you are available.
Age requirement: this shift is open to adults age 18+.
Treehouse Store Group Volunteer Shifts
Winter holiday season scheduling note: our December group shifts in the Store are filling up quickly! We have increased availability in January. If you’re interested in volunteering in December, please check in with [email protected]. We can check if we have availability on your preferred date, and discuss alternatives if needed.
We currently host 3 one-time reserved group shifts per week in the Treehouse Store. These shifts are scheduled on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays:
Wednesdays from 1-3PM: maximum 6
Thursdays from 1-4PM: minimum 5, maximum 10
Fridays from 10AM-1PM: minimum 5, maximum 15
Groups work together on projects like sorting and processing incoming donations, fulfilling online orders, putting tags on clothing, and preparing the store for shopping days.
If you are interested in bringing a group to volunteer in the Store, please email [email protected] for scheduling information.
Treehouse Admin Support Shifts
We have several Treehouse Store shifts on our calendar that are open to one-time volunteers. These shifts are labeled “Treehouse Admin Support” on our calendar here: Treehouse Admin Support
Volunteers at these shifts will join staff in the Treehouse offices to help us complete administrative tasks. Tasks may include stuffing envelopes, personalizing thank you cards, and other administrative projects.
Groups: If you would like to reserve an admin shift for your group, please contact [email protected] for scheduling information.
Age requirement: Some shifts are open to all ages, others are for ages 10+. Please check the shift you are interested in to see the age requirement.
Location: Treehouse Office, 2100 24th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
Volunteers can find more information and sign up here:
Treehouse Admin Support
Treehouse Store One-Time Individual Shifts
We have several Treehouse Store shifts on our calendar that are open to one-time volunteers. These shifts are labeled “Individuals, Families and Friends” or “Holiday Helper” on our calendar here: Treehouse Store Support Shifts
These shifts involve sorting and processing incoming donations, putting tags on clothing, and preparing the Store for shopping days.
Age requirement: these shifts are open to youth 10+ or 12+, depending on the type of shift. All youth under age 16 must be accompanied by adult chaperones, with a 1:1 ratio of child to adult.
Location: Treehouse Store, 2100 24th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
Volunteers can find more information and sign up here:
Treehouse Store Support Shifts
Skills-Based Volunteers & Career Exploration Partners
About Skills-Based Volunteers
If you have a service or skill you would like to offer Treehouse, please fill out the form linked below. If we have a project that looks like it might be a good fit for you, we will reach out.
About Career Exploration Partners
One of the ways volunteers support youth in our programs is by serving as career exploration partners. When youth express an interest in a specific career, we can connect them with a volunteer in that field who is willing to host them for a job shadow experience or informational interview.
How to Register: Click here to complete our Skills-Based Volunteers & Career Exploration Partners Form.
Ongoing Volunteers
The Application Process - Start Here
1. Apply: As a prospective ongoing volunteer, review our roles below and then click here to complete our online interest form.
2. Standby: We review applications on a weekly basis and a Treehouse representative will contact you to let you know the status of your application and next steps.
3. Activate: Attend an orientation, pass a national background check and get started!
Treehouse Store Assistant - Driver (Tuesdays from 10AM-1PM)
We’re looking for a Store Assistant volunteer who will help with the following tasks on Tuesday mornings:
– Run errands along with another driver volunteer
– Trade off driving our large van with another driver volunteer
This shift is scheduled for Tuesdays from 10AM-1PM.
Along with assisting on errands, volunteer will also do the same tasks as the standard Store Assistant role. Volunteers in this role help process items in our warehouse to make it possible for us to provide a high-quality shopping experience to youth and caregivers.
Age requirement: This role is open to volunteers who are 21+.
Location: Treehouse Store, 2100 24th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
Treehouse Store Assistant
Each year, more than 2,000 youth shop for clothes, toys, school supplies and more from the Treehouse Store, a free store for youth in foster care. Volunteers help process items in our warehouse to make it possible for us to provide a high-quality shopping experience to youth and caregivers.
We have ongoing in-person shifts in the Treehouse Store available for individual volunteers. Weekly shifts are scheduled from Tuesday – Saturday. We have morning and afternoon shifts.
Age requirement: This role is open to volunteers who are 12+. Volunteers who are 16+ can volunteer on their own: younger volunteers will need to volunteer along with an adult.
Location: Treehouse Store, 2100 24th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
Treehouse Store Online Fulfillment
We are looking for individual volunteers to provide ongoing support for the Treehouse Store’s online order fulfillment processing. We provide clothing, books, toys, and other items to youth experiencing foster care across Washington state.
We have ongoing in-person shifts in the Treehouse Store available for individual volunteers. Weekly shifts are scheduled from Tuesday – Saturday. We have morning and afternoon shifts.
Age requirement: This role is open to volunteers who are 18+.
Location: Treehouse Store, 2100 24th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
Treehouse Ambassador Board
The Treehouse Ambassador Board recruits throughout the year and selects and onboards new members in the spring. Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in applying to the next TAB cohort.
We’re looking for individuals passionate about closing education and opportunity gaps for youth in foster care and who are excited to partner with Treehouse for community engagement, fundraising, and awareness efforts in their community. We welcome applications from anyone, and we especially welcome candidates who are people of color or identify as LGBTQ+, as well as anyone with foster care experience.
Email [email protected] to find out more.
Minimum Age: 21
Location: 5-7 meetings per year, with the option to attend in-person in Seattle or virtually.
Commitment: TAB members are elected to a two-year term. The average commitment is 2-4 hours per month.
Social Media Ambassador
Rally support for Treehouse using your social networks. Through simple tasks on social media, you can amplify our mission and reach.
Minimum Age: 18
Commitment: 5-10 minutes per week, for at least six months.
