Volunteer Project List

What makes a great volunteer at UTOPIA Washington?

We are looking for people who are truly drawn to working with Queer, Trans and Gender Diverse Pacific Islanders, communities of color, and/or the LGBTQ+ community. We are interested in volunteers who are slow to judge, who can listen intently, and who allow space for people to make their own decisions. Our direct service volunteers are an extension of our direct service staff and are experts in relationship building and encouraging people to live their best lives.

Come and volunteer for our Makeki Food Pantry! We need help with food pick-up, boxing, and distribution. All of our volunteer needs are held at our UTOPIA Washington Office in Kent, WA unless otherwise stated in the date and times stated below. Volunteers will need to be able to lift 20-30lbs. Dates and times needed are listed below: 

-Tuesdays Food Pick-Up and Packing (Every Tues, UTOPIA WA, 12pm-3pm) 3 Volunteers

-Wednesday Food Distribution (1^st and 3^rd Wed, Meet at Asia Pacific Cultural Center in Tacoma, WA. 11am-1pm) 2 Volunteers

-Wednesdays Food Box Packing (2^nd and 4^th Wed, UTOPIA WA, 9am-12pm) 3 Volunteers

-Thursdays Food Pick-up (Every Thursday, UTOPIA WA, 10am – 1pm) 1 Volunteer

Please sign up and we will reach out to you shortly about your availability and capacity. Should you have any questions or concerns, please reac out to our Wellness Program and Makeki Food Pantry Coordinator, Toni Tupufia: toni@utopiawa.org or at 206-702-2646.

11am-1pm

Location TBD

We are seeking volunteers who are passionate about providing support to our Sex Worker Communities. Little to no experience necessary. Some folx may not have capacity to join us in Aurora for outreach. However, we do need volunteers to support with packing outreach materials. The SWEI team will be posted at two locations - North Seattle and Airport Area between 10AM and 2PM passing out requested supplies, on-the-go meals, safety kits, and more to support sex workers in their work. We will meet at our UTOPIA office - 812 N Central Ave, Kent WA, 98032 - prior to outreach for 9am volunteer orientation + vetting. Future outreach opportunities: Starlight Outreach (daytime) - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Moonlight Outreach (night time- 3rd Wednesdays of the month.   

Please anticipate volunteering a 3–4-hour shift Packing volunteer opportunities will be sent out to those who have signed up, and usually happen mid-day during work hours. A planning document will also be available ahead of time. For any questions, suggestions, or requests please email us at support@utopiawa.org 

“Fa'afetai lava mo le lagolagoina o matou galuega faalaua’itele.” 

Thank you for supporting our outreach efforts 

SWEI Team