Influence The Choice: Vicki Hoffman Legacy Award Submit by Friday, April 25, 2025

Each spring, the Influence the Choice Board of Directors solicit and accept nominations from the community for the Vicki Hoffman Legacy Award honoring people who have made significant contributions to the behavioral health of young people. This award is open to any sector of the greater Issaquah School District community. If someone knows of a worthy recipient who fits the criteria, they are welcome to submit a nomination. This year’s Vicki Hoffman Award will be presented at the Issaquah Chamber of Commerce’s Community Awards Banquet scheduled for June 3, 5:30-8:00 p.m., at the Issaquah Hilton Garden Inn.

Bike Drive May 3, 2025 Sammamish Volunteers & Donations Needed

Bike Works relies on bike donations to run a social enterprise shop, youth & adult programs, and community bike giveaways. Bikeworks accepts any and all donations of bikes, parts, and accessories, regardless of value or condition. We process between 6,000 – 8,000 bike donations every year – that’s about 250,000 pounds diverted from the waste stream in the form of clean, reliable transportation!

2025 Day of Service May 3, 2025

We need a total of 1,000 volunteers! There are opportunities at 40 different locations assisting nonprofits all in one day! Some shifts are as short as 1.5 hours. We are in Issaquah, Bellevue, Sammamish, Renton, and more. We can help give kids volunteer hours too. We help seniors, victims of domestic violence, homeless, immigrants, as well as animals and parks.

Lake Sammamish Outdoor Festival May 3, 2025, 10:00am - 2:00pm

The Lake Sammamish Outdoor Festival is a great way to for our community to get outside this spring and enjoy what Lake Sammamish State Park and the surrounding community offers. Outdoor activities will include a 3k walk, yoga, art, adoptable dogs, food trucks and more! Take advantage of all the outdoors has to offer this year and do something you have never tried before! Join in the fun for a $20 registration fee (paid beforehand or on-site). Fees go towards programming and supporting ongoing work at the park. 

King County is in the process of developing its first ever Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), which is a plan that identifies and prioritizes ways to reduce our county’s risk of experiencing a destructive wildfire – such as what recently occurred in Los Angeles County.  Your perspective and input on wildfire risk reduction is a valuable component of the CWPP planning process. Please join partners from across King County at one of our upcoming Wildfire Mitigation Workshops. The workshops are the same event held in different locations across King County, and you are welcome to join whichever date/location is most convenient for you. If you have any questions about the workshops, please contact King County’s Community Wildfire Protection Planner, Alli Ferreri (aferreri@kingcounty.gov). To RSVP, please fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/g/4NW4khpndM

• Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:30am - 12pm in Maple Valley

• Wednesday, May 7, 2025 8:30am - 12pm in Duvall/Woodinville area

• Thursday, May 8, 2025 8:30am - 12pm in Issaquah/North Bend area

King County Regional Donations Connector

Kiwanis of Issaquah: Spirit of Issaquah Volunteer Opportunity

Are you interested in joining Kiwanis, but not sure you have the time? We are building a less-time-intensive group through The Spirit of Issaquah Volunteer Corps. Join up, and we'll send you volunteer options for one-time and on-going service opportunities. To learn more, email president@issaquahkiwanis.org.

Imagine Housing Volunteer Opportunities

Want to make a difference in your neighborhood? Volunteer with Imagine Housing! Learn more about available volunteer opportunities at imaginehousing.org/volunteer.

American Cancer Society Relaunches Volunteer Driver Program 

After pausing the Road To Recovery program due to public health concerns during the pandemic, The American Cancer Society (ACS) is relaunching their volunteer driver program. Patients can access the program either through the mobile-friendly website or an app that will allow them to submit ride requests and see real time notifications. Patients who lack access to technology or who prefer to connect via phone can still call 1-800-227-2345 to schedule rides to treatment. ACS is seeking volunteer drivers to support this program.  This volunteer flyer provides more information about how to get involved. If you need assistance or know someone who does, this program flyer has more details.

Find and Post Volunteer Opportunities on JustServe

JustServe is a free community resource sponsored as a service by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that helps link community volunteer needs with volunteers. The website is used by faith, nonprofit, community, and government organizations to post service opportunities. The webpage serves as a connection hub where organizations in need of volunteers may post community service projects, and where community members interested in making a difference in the community may find volunteering projects in their area.

Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank:

Operations Coordinator The Operations Coordinator plays a key role in a collaborative, high-energy team, ensuring the smooth operation of all programs, maintaining organized inventory and warehouse spaces, and consistently providing welcoming and gracious customer service to the community we serve. Work is primarily performed in a warehouse/grocery store-like setting, requiring the ability to regularly lift items up to 50 pounds. 

Volunteer & Community Engagement Lead The Volunteer and Community Engagement Lead is a key leadership role responsible for the strategic vision, planning, and execution of the organization’s volunteer program. With up to 175 volunteers supporting our work each week, this position plays a pivotal role in ensuring that volunteers are recruited, trained, supported, and engaged in meaningful ways that align with the mission and operational goals of the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank.

Connections Health Centers: We are HIRING!Job Listings at Connections Health Solutions (icims.com)

Renton Technical College Open Positions can be found HERE

Custodian l - Swing Shift New 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, Classified - $3,183.64 - $4,411.47 Monthly Department: Facilities Join our team at Renton Technical College! This full-time classified and overtime eligible position is a member of the custodial team and reports to the Custodial Supervisor.  Custodians provide students, staff, and community with a safe and healthy educational environment.

Campus Security Officer / Part-Time New 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, Classified / Part-time - $26.85 - $35.64 Hourly Department: Safety and Security. Are you passionate about helping others and being an integral part of an inspiring community dedicated to helping students succeed? Renton Technical College (RTC) is seeking a security professional to join our team.

Library Coordinator New 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, Classified - $55,850.00 - $74,138.00 Annually Department: Library RTC is hiring a Library Coordinator! This full-time, classified and overtime eligible position is part of the library team and reports to the Associate Dean of the Library.

 Workforce Service Delivery Coordinator New 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, Exempt - $80,000.00 - $89,386.07 Annually Department: Workforce Education & Grants Are you a dedicated professional looking to support a diverse student population? Renton Technical College is seeking a Workforce Service Delivery Coordinator.

Automotive Technology Instructor / Substitute New 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, Part-time Faculty - Category: Automotive / Faculty Renton Technical College is seeking substitutes as an Automotive Technology Instructor. This position will be responsible for providing individualized and/or group instruction for adults with a wide range of academic and career goals.