Does your child want to get started now helping out and making positive change in the world? Here are some local groups striving to make a difference that accept help from volunteers who are under 18.
Climate change
Zero Hour: This group working to fight climate change welcomes help from young activists. thisiszerohour.org
Washington Youth For Climate Justice: Youth volunteers (under the age of 25) can join a statewide team or join a city group. Usually requires a minimum of two hours a week. waycj.org
Food banks
Food Lifeline: Volunteers can be age 14 and up. Teenagers younger than 17 will need to have a signed consent form. Locations throughout Seattle. Kids can host a virtual or canned food drive. foodlifeline.org
Northwest Harvest: Will accept kid volunteers who are 9 or older to work sorting food at SODO Community Market or multiple regional warehouses in the Seattle area. Kids 15 or younger need an adult chaperone. Kids can also host a virtual food drive. northwestharvest.org
University District Food Bank: Kids can volunteer starting at age 15 if accompanied by a parent or guardian. udistrictfoodbank.org
Social justice
NAACP Youth Coalition: For more information on getting involved, contact naacpyouthcoalition@gmail.com
Eastside 4 Black Lives: Find out more about upcoming events at facebook.com/eastside4blacklives
Black Lives Matter at School: Find out what’s going on currently in the Year of Purpose and find contact information at blacklivesmatteratschool.com
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