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

View Current Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers sort donated clothing and household items on long tables.

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 Your Professional Skills

A volunteer accountant helps a small-business owner review her books at a laptop.

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.

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.
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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.

Ask About Group Volunteering

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.

Volunteers cook and serve food at the UA-Fest community celebration.

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.

An SSA coordinator welcomes new volunteers and explains the day's tasks.

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.