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
Group Volunteer Shifts: Treehouse Store
We have a limited number of one-time shifts available in the Treehouse Store for groups of 5-10 volunteers.
If you are interested in bringing a group to volunteer in the Store, please email [email protected] for scheduling information.
Individuals, Families & Friends One-Time Treehouse Store 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” 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 and older. 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
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.
If you are outside of King County, we would love to talk to you! Email [email protected] to find out more.
Minimum Age: 21
Location: Meetings take place virtually, using Zoom.
Commitment: TAB members are elected to a two-year term. The average commitment is 4-6 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.
