New Futures has many programs and events that we could not provide without the assistance of our volunteers. Please review the opportunities below to see how you can help children and families create the lives of their dreams.

If you are interested in volunteering with New Futures, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Gabriela Sawrey at 206.248.9647 or gabrielas@newfutures.org. For more information about our sites in Burien, SeaTac, and White Center, click here. Please see additional information about volunteering at the bottom of this page. Thank you for your interest!

Children

Tutors (ongoing)
Description: Volunteer in our After-School Programs where you can help elementary-age students with homework, work on reading skills, participate in arts and crafts, and possibly go on fieldtrips. Volunteers will also act as a mentor and role model, providing companionship and friendship for students during the program. Consistency, dependability, and compassion are a must.
Time Commitment: One session a week, at the same site, for at least two months.
Site & Schedule: Arbor Heights (M-Th, 4-5:30); Windsor Heights (M-Th, 4-5:30); The Heights at Burien (M-Th, 3:30-5)

Math Club Helpers (ongoing)
Description: If you are excited about math and understand it well, come and help out at the Math Club where elementary-age students work on homework and math concepts.
Time Commitment: One hour a week, for at least four weeks.
Site & Schedule: Windsor Heights (days flexible, late afternoons or early evenings)

Summer Program (seasonal)
Description: Volunteer for our summer programs where elementary-age students enjoy arts and crafts, educational activities, outdoor fun, and fieldtrips.
Time Commitment: varies
Site & Schedule: Arbor Heights, Windsor Heights, The Heights at Burien- time and dates not yet set

Spanish Class Assistants (ongoing)
Description: Volunteer with our Spanish Literacy Class, which focuses on teaching Spanish-speaking and bilingual elementary-age children the basics of Spanish. Must speak Spanish. Only meet during the school year.
Time Commitment: One hour a week, for at least four weeks.
Site & Schedule: The Heights at Burien (M, 5-7pm)

Piano Teacher (ongoing)
Description: We are looking for an individual who is interested in teaching children and teens with no experience playing piano, but who have a high interest in music. The classes would be free for the students. We provide the piano for the students.
Time Commitment: One to two hours a week, for at least eight weeks.
Site & Schedule: Arbor Heights (schedule flexible to volunteer’s availability)

Youth Program Tutors (ongoing)
Description: Volunteer for our Youth Program and work with middle and high school students to help with homework, improve study skills, review concepts from current classes, and any other areas they need assistance with. Some days there is also a focus on issues that face teens today, like drugs, dating, decision-making, school and college, and many other topics.
Time Commitment: One hour a week, for at least four weeks.
Site & Schedule: The Heights at Burien (M-Th, 4-5:30)

Family & Community

ELL Classroom Assistants (ongoing)
Description: Volunteer at our Adult ELL Class and help adults learn to speak English. There is a set curriculum, but it would be great to have an English speaker there to answer questions. Someone who speaks Spanish as well is preferred, but not necessary.
Time Commitment: One hour a week, for at least four weeks.
Site & Schedule: The Heights at Burien (M and T, 11-1)

Clothing Bank Volunteers (onetime and ongoing)
Description: We need volunteers to sort and organize donations to our clothing bank. We also need volunteers to open our clothing bank to the community on a regular basis (i.e. every other Saturday for four hours). Group volunteers are welcome.
Time Commitment: Flexible.
Site & Schedule: Windsor Heights (schedule flexible)

Event Volunteers (onetime)
Description: Volunteer at one of our community events. Duties vary with each event, but may include: setup, serving food, help with activities, or cleanup.
Time Commitment: Flexible.
Site & Schedule: Sites and schedules vary.

Graphic Designers, Photographers, and PR Volunteers also needed.

New Futures requirements to volunteer:

1. All volunteers who work with children must pass a background check.
2. We do not accept court ordered volunteers.
3. We welcome group and family volunteers when appropriate for the program.
4. Any volunteer under 16 years of age must be approved by the site or be volunteering with an adult family member.

All volunteers must fill out a volunteer application packet before they can begin volunteering.