Get involved
Volunteer
Give Your Time. Share Your Skills. Strengthen the Community.
Volunteers are an important part of Spokane Slavic Association.
They help us organize resources, support events, share professional expertise, communicate with the community, assist with programs, and take on projects that expand what SSA can accomplish.
Whether you can help regularly or only occasionally, there may be a way to contribute.
Ways to Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities change throughout the year based on SSA programs, events, projects, and current needs.
Opportunities may include:
- International Resource Center support
- Sorting and organizing donations
- Loading and unloading donations
- Food distribution support
- Community events
- Youth and family activities
- Business and workforce workshops
- Community outreach
- Translation and interpretation
- Photography and video
- Social media and communications
- Administrative support
- Facility and maintenance projects
- Transportation and logistics
- Professional or technical assistance
- Special projects
Use your professional skills
Use Your Professional Skills
Volunteering does not always mean helping with physical tasks or events.
Professionals can make an important contribution by sharing their knowledge and experience.
Depending on current program needs, SSA may work with volunteer:
- Business professionals
- Educators
- Trainers
- Mentors
- Translators and interpreters
- Marketing professionals
- Photographers and videographers
- Technology professionals
- Financial professionals
- Healthcare professionals
- Attorneys and other licensed professionals
- Skilled tradespeople
- Other subject-matter experts
Professional volunteers may present workshops, mentor participants, provide technical assistance, contribute to projects, or help SSA connect people with specialized resources.
Any professional or regulated services must be provided within the volunteer's appropriate qualifications, licensing, and scope of practice.
Volunteer with a program
Volunteer With a Program
Interested in a particular area of SSA? Volunteer opportunities may be available across our five strategic pillars.
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International Resource Center & Community Services
Help with donations, resource distribution, community services, logistics, and other Resource Center activities.
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Workforce & Economic Mobility
Support workshops, career development, mentoring, practical skills, employer engagement, or other workforce activities.
Explore this pillar →
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Business Development Center
Share business knowledge, mentor entrepreneurs, participate in workshops, or support business networking.
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Youth & Family Engagement
Help with children's activities, family events, recreation, community outings, women's activities, or Cultural Integration activities.
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Communications & Community Engagement
Support events, outreach, storytelling, photography, video, communications, and other community engagement projects.
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Individual & Group Volunteering
SSA welcomes both individuals and groups.
Volunteer groups may include:
- Businesses
- Schools
- Colleges
- Churches and faith communities
- Community organizations
- Employee teams
- Families
- Groups of friends
Group opportunities depend on current needs, available supervision, space, and the type of activity.
Volunteer for an Event
Not everyone can make a regular commitment.
SSA also needs volunteers for individual events and special projects.
Event volunteers may help with:
- Setup and cleanup
- Registration
- Guest assistance
- Activities
- Food distribution
- Transportation
- Photography
- Information tables
- Logistics
- Other event needs
This can be a good way to become involved without committing to a recurring schedule.
What to Expect
Volunteer requirements depend on the role.
Some opportunities may require:
- Volunteer orientation
- Scheduled shifts
- Training
- Background checks
- Confidentiality requirements
- Driver eligibility
- Specific professional qualifications
- Additional requirements based on the population or activity
Submitting a volunteer application does not guarantee placement. SSA matches volunteers with opportunities based on current needs, qualifications, availability, safety requirements, and program capacity.
From Volunteer to Community Leader
Volunteering can begin with one simple task.
Over time, volunteers may take on additional responsibilities, contribute professional skills, lead activities, mentor participants, help develop projects, or become long-term community partners.
Many strong community initiatives begin with someone simply deciding to help.
Ready to get involved?
Ready to Get Involved?
Tell us about yourself, your availability, your interests, and any skills or experience you would like to contribute.
We will help identify opportunities that may be a good fit.
Give Your Time. Share Your Skills.
Whether you have a few hours or want to become involved long-term, there may be a place for you at
Spokane Slavic Association.
