BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Join the Movement!
Why should you volunteer with us?
To be the spark that ignites change and empowers your community!
While our staff is doing extraordinary work each and every day, we recognize that empowering communities and changing lives is a TEAM effort! Together we can be better, bigger, stronger, and more empowered than ever before!
This is just the beginning. Here you’ll find all the information you need to get started with the ULMS volunteer sign-up process. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out via the contact information below!
By becoming a ULMS volunteer, you:
Your dedication of time, talent and treasure helps advance equity in education, housing, public health, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and advocacy.
By lending your time and skills to initiatives that create lasting change, we will create opportunities for individuals and families to thrive, together!
Connect with ULMS staff members, auxiliary groups, and other local individuals who are passionate about service, social justice, and empowerment – just like you!
Each time you volunteer is a chance to grow! Develop leadership, communication, event management, and organizational skills in a supportive and mission-driven environment.
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
Start Your General Volunteer Journey Here
While we do offer volunteer opportunities for special events and occasions, our most dedicated volunteers support ULMS programs and services all year round! If you have an interest in being a standing volunteer and would like to receive information about future volunteer activities with ULMS, please be sure to read the information below and click the button to start your application when you’re ready!
Volunteers may be involved in all programs, events, and activities of the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle with few considerations:
Age: Due to the nature of our clientele, standard volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. However, high school students may obtain volunteer hours (in a limited capacity) with express written consent from a parent or legal guardian.
Gender: Volunteers are not restricted by gender and/or sexual orientation.
Racial Background: Volunteers are not restricted by race.
Criminal Background: Having a criminal background does not exclude an individual from volunteering with ULMS. However, depending on the nature of the offense, some volunteers may be ineligible to participate in specific departments or with specific programs.
COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS: ULMS has implemented a vaccination mandate for all employees, contractors, and volunteers. COVID-19 vaccination is required to participate as a ULMS volunteer.
The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle is recognized as an approved agency through the Seattle Municipal court. Therefore, individuals completing required community service through the court system may select ULMS as a volunteer location.
In addition, volunteers seeking to complete student intern projects, alternative sentencing programs, and/or other mandated community service may do so with ULMS. If you’d like to use your volunteer hours as credit toward fulfilling another obligation, please indicate so on the volunteer sign-up form.
All volunteers are required to review and acknowledge the terms of the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle Volunteer Policy before participating in any activities on behalf of the organization. Volunteers and prospective applicants are encouraged to access and review the full policy at any time using the link provided below.
In addition, all applicants are required to complete a background check, attend a mandatory orientation, and review and sign all required documents before being placed or assigned to a volunteer role.