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The World is Fun (TWIF) invites YOU to find out that volunteering is fun, especially if you are the average 20/30 year old. TWIF strives to make every volunteer experience a positive one, and a TWIF Lead attends each volunteer opportunity to ensure that fun happens (don’t worry, they’re trained in the art of fun). TWIF encourages groups of friends to volunteer together but many volunteer opportunities end in new friendships too!
The World is Fun is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on getting those in their 20′s and 30′s involved in their community — and having fun doing so! TWIF is 100% volunteer run. We support Seattle by connecting volunteers, local businesses, and Seattle nonprofits to create a mutually beneficial community for everyone involved. There are about a million ways to help TWIF – from volunteering to donating to simply tweeting. Volunteer for a FUN event today.
Since the first Earth Day, April 22, 1970, Earth Day has been an annual event for people around the world to celebrate the earth and renew the commitment to building a safer, healthier and cleaner world for all of us.
There are many ways to take action. Calculate your Ecolological Footprint. Change a habit. Help launch a community garden. Communicate your priorities to your elected representatives. The possibilities are endless! Do something nice for the earth, have fun, meet new people, and make a difference.
Earth Day Network provides resources and materials that help organizations around the world build cleaner, safer and healthier communities. Visit the online Resources section for all sorts of organizing tips.
Buy local when you shop at Ventures. Discover one of Seattle’s most unique and inspiring gift stores, located in Pike Place Market. Behind each locally-produced item at Ventures, you’ll find an aspiring entrepreneur working hard to turn their dreams into reality. You can shop and make a difference! The store showcases handcrafted products from local and low-income entrepreneurs. Ventures, 1501 Pike Place, Suite #521 (mezzanine level below the main arcade), Seattle, WA 98101 (Market map). Hours are Monday – Saturday: 10:00am – 6:00pm, Sundays: 10:00am – 5:00pm.
Join the Grand Opening on November 19 and 20, 2011 when Ventures’ celebrates its move to Pike Place Market! There will be special entertainment all weekend long, including free samples, door prizes, and fun activities like face painting.
Ventures is the “retail incubator” of Washington CASH (Community Alliance for Self-Help). Working with program participants and the community, Washington CASH is committed to the growth of small businesses, stronger communities, and brighter futures throughout the Puget Sound region and beyond.
Washington CASH is a microenterprise development organization that provides people with low incomes access to capital and business development training. Washington CASH provides training, loans, consulting, marketing assistance, retail product development, pricing, presentation skills, and mentoring to enable members to start or expand self-employment ventures.
The Occupy Seattle movement could be the most important political movement in a generation, or it could be a dud—it all depends on what happens next. Will it—can it?—effectively articulate public discontent about the direction of the country, the role of corporations and financial institutions, and the ability of government to respond? It’s a big topic, so after the discussion and audience Q&A, Town Hall’s Public Room will stay open late for continued conversation. Presented by Town Hall and The Stranger.
Join the discussion moderated by Seattle City Councilman Nick Licata, panelists Lynne Dodson, Secretary-Treasurer of the Washington State Labor Council; Josh Farris, Tabitha, and JM Wong from Occupy Seattle; Frank Greer of national political consultants GMMB; and Seattle entrepreneur/investor/author Nick Hanauer address the nascent Occupy movement as it unfolds here and nationwide.
Occupy Town Hall: A Conversation, Saturday, November 12, 2011, 7:30 – 9:00pm.
Free, general admission, though seating is limited. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Town Hall is Seattle’s community culture center offering a broad program of music, humanities, civic discourse, and world culture events. Town Hall is located in the historic First Hill neighborhood, on the edge of downtown. Town Hall, 1119 8th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 (Google map), is conveniently located at Eighth Avenue and Seneca Street. Town Hall’s location offers easy access to and from the I-5 freeway. There is a large pay lot immediately adjacent to Town Hall; enter the parking lot from Seventh Avenue, Spring or Seneca Streets.
Treeswing is one of the leading voices on the issue of childhood obesity. Currently a quarter of the youth in Washington State are overweight, putting them at high risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and asthma. Treeswing’s goal is to increase the number of opportunities for youth to be physically active and to increase access to healthy foods in schools. Long term, the aim is to change current “norms” so that health is so embedded into the school culture that the healthy choice is the natural choice.
Volunteer with Treeswing
Treeswing values its dedicated volunteers and is committed to finding ways for individuals to be involvedand contribute your time and talent. Find out about volunteer opportunities with TreeSwing.
How TreeSwing Fights Obesity
Treeswing is bringing Playworks Recess 360 to low income elementary schools in the Puget Sound area in the fall of 2011. Playworks Recess 360 is a year-long school-based program designed to energize the recess yard in a structured and inclusive way that will engage all students. Playworks is a national nonprofit organization that supports learning by providing safe, healthy and inclusive play and physical activity to low-income schools at recess and throughout the entire school day.
Alt for Norge, a free memorial concert to heal Norwegians far from home will be offered Sunday, August 14, 2:00 pm at the Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th Street, Seattle, WA 98117 (Google map). Donations will be accepted to support the Norwegian Red Cross.
The concert is organized by Laura Loge and Signe Mortensen, two local Scandinavian American sopranos based in the Northwest. The concert will include Scandinavian musical treasures from Norway and Denmark. Sharing their talents will be Norwegian pianist Knut Erik Jensen and cellist Erika Pierson. These musicians have joined together to present a memorial concert for the victims of the attack and to help begin the healing for those affected and living far from home.
Related local news stories about the July 22 shooting and bombing:
The child care center at Northwest Hospital & Medical Center in Seattle has been selected as a finalist for Aprons in Action from the The Home Depot Foundation for the opportunity to win $25,000. Voting begins August 1 and runs through August 31 at www.facebook.com/homedepotfoundation. The organization with the most votes will win the $25,000 prize, and be in the running for the grand prize of $250,000 at the end of the year-long program.
The fine print: 1 VOTE PER PERSON PER 24 HOUR PERIOD. VOTING ENDS ON AUGUST 31 AT 12 NOON ET. AUGUST WINNER ANNOUNCED AND SEPTEMBER FINALISTS POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 1 AT 9:00 A.M. ET. ALL PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE IN HOME DEPOT GIFT CARDS.
The mission of The Home Depot Foundation is simple…to improve homes and improve lives. Through partnership with local nonprofits and the volunteer efforts of Team Depot, the focus is on repairing and refurbishing homes and facilities that serve disadvantaged families and individuals.
Over 500 people, from more than 75 countries, will be sworn in by the U.S. District Court Judge, as new citizens of the United States of America. 27th Naturalization Ceremony, Monday, July 4, 2011 beginning at 11:00am at Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109 (Google map). The public is encouraged to attend and admission is free.
- The Greenwood Concert Band will perform festive selections beginning at 11:00am.
- The United States Army Color Guard will present the colors.
- The formal program will begin at 12:00 noon and will last one hour, beginning with a performance by Native American performers Gene Tagaban & Swil Kanim.
- The Total Experience Gospel Choir, directed by Patrinell Wright, will also perform during the ceremony.
- All countries represented will be announced and the eldest applicant for citizenship will be introduced.
- The Children of the World will lead the new citizens in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance for their first time.
This is by far one of the most meaningful and moving Fourth of July events in the region and arouses great interest among friends and families of the new citizens as well as within the general community. While this is an especially important day for the many new citizens, coming from a variety of nations and cultures, it also serves to reaffirm the deeper meaning of being a citizen of the United States of America.
Starbucks is proud to be a premier supporter of the Family 4th at Lake Union fireworks show and wants to give back to the community by making sure we clean up after ourselves! After the amazing attendance last year, the Starbucks 5th of July Lake Union Cleanup is once again scheduled. Starbucks employees and customers can join in for this post-fireworks cleaning frenzy.
Registration Is Required to participate as space is limited. This will help us ensure you have a positive volunteer experience. T-shirts will be available at the event for registered participants (while supplies last), so please arrive early for your choice of sizes.
Rain or Shine. Cleanup will take place rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. Wear clothing that is comfortable and safe, and that you do not mind getting dirty or worn. Outdoor, closed-toe work shoes or running shoes are a must and feel free to bring your favorite pair of work-gloves to round off your attire for the day.
Schedule for the day
- Location: Gas Works Park (Wallingford), Center for Wooden Boats (South Lake Union) and Rogers Playground (Eastlake)
- Time: 10:00 a.m.-01:00 p.m.
- Check In Begins: 09:00 a.m.
- Food/Beverage: Morning pastries, snacks and lunch, as well as coffee and water will be provided for volunteers.
During Earth Month (April), there are volunteer opportunities all across Seattle to get involved in forest restoration. There will be volunteer work parties at restoration sites across the City, which means plenty of ways you can get involved in your neighborhood. Click here for a list ALL volunteer work parties through the Green Seattle Partnership.
Read this post for more information about Green Seattle and their ongoing work to restore 2500 acres of forested Parkland in Seattle through 2025.
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