Opportunities From: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Volunteer: Tri-Cities Food Bank

The Tri City Food Bank has needs all year. They lack 'protien-type' items such as canned turkey, canned chicken, canned pork & beans, canned tuna and canned stew.  In addition to all food donations, they need empty egg cartonsand plastic grocery bags to help families get their food home safely. The food bank also cannot use donated dollars to purchase non-food products like ziploc bags, toiletries, toilet paper/Kleenex, diapers, etc. These items are always greatly appreciated. Donated items can be dropped off at the Food Bank directly at 321 Wellsian Way, Richland between 7:30 am and noon weekdays.

Program: Tri-Cities Food Bank

The Tri City Food Bank has needs all year. They lack 'protien-type' items such as canned turkey, canned chicken, canned pork & beans, canned tuna and canned stew.  In addition to all food donations, they need empty egg cartonsand plastic grocery bags to help families get their food home safely. The food bank also cannot use donated dollars to purchase non-food products like ziploc bags, toiletries, toilet paper/Kleenex, diapers, etc. These items are always greatly appreciated. Donated items can be dropped off at the Food Bank directly at 321 Wellsian Way, Richland between 7:30 am and noon weekdays.

Program: Tri-Cities Food Bank

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 99354

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Confluent - Tri-Cities Makerspaces

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit makerspace next to Uptown that has been open since February 6th, 2016. We host events, offer classes, make tools available for use and provide spaces to work. The events and classes cover a variety of art, technology, and other topics. Many diverse members use our space, providing many opportunities for learning and collaboration.

Feel free to stop by any time during business hours to check out the space or see what we’ve been doing by looking at out our photo log. Please note the shop space is restricted to those 18 or older and classroom/event space is limited to those 8 and older (accompanied by an adult). Many events set their own age minimum so please check the appropriate event postings.

Program: Confluent - Tri-Cities Makerspaces

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit makerspace next to Uptown that has been open since February 6th, 2016. We host events, offer classes, make tools available for use and provide spaces to work. The events and classes cover a variety of art, technology, and other topics. Many diverse members use our space, providing many opportunities for learning and collaboration.

Feel free to stop by any time during business hours to check out the space or see what we’ve been doing by looking at out our photo log. Please note the shop space is restricted to those 18 or older and classroom/event space is limited to those 8 and older (accompanied by an adult). Many events set their own age minimum so please check the appropriate event postings.

Program: Confluent - Tri-Cities Makerspaces

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 99354

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Tapteal Greenway

Team Battelle is assisting the Tapteal Greenway Association in protecting and revitalizing 100 acres of fragile urban wilderness in the Amon Basin. The property contains valuable wetlands and shrub-steppe habitat, is a crucial wildlife corridor, and offers connectivity with other open space. Volunteer activities include helping conduct technical studies, fundraising, cleaning-up the site, constructing and maintaining trails, and developing educational programs and materials. For more information on how you can get involved, see the Team Battelle, check out the Tapteal Greenway Association website or contact the project director.

Program: Tapteal Greenway

Team Battelle is assisting the Tapteal Greenway Association in protecting and revitalizing 100 acres of fragile urban wilderness in the Amon Basin. The property contains valuable wetlands and shrub-steppe habitat, is a crucial wildlife corridor, and offers connectivity with other open space. Volunteer activities include helping conduct technical studies, fundraising, cleaning-up the site, constructing and maintaining trails, and developing educational programs and materials. For more information on how you can get involved, see the Team Battelle, check out the Tapteal Greenway Association website or contact the project director.

Program: Tapteal Greenway

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 99354

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Career Technical Education Advisory Board

Professionals with experience in computer science, materials science, drafting, design, architecture, graphics, multimedia arts, and engineering are needed to serve on Delta High's Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Board.  The group meets four times per year, usually a Thursday from 3:15 to 4:30 pm, at Delta High School.  Teachers present state mandated plans for CTE classes and programs for review and input, professionals offer suggestions and advice, including important changes to industry standards that may indicate needed changes in curriculum.  Teachers also share the work they are doing with students.  Upcoming meeting dates for 2018-19 are:

Thursday, December 13 (3:15-4:30 pm)

Thursday, February 21 (3:15-4:30 pm)

Thursday, April 18 (3:15-4:30 pm)

 

Program: The Delta High School

Professionals with experience in computer science, materials science, drafting, design, architecture, graphics, multimedia arts, and engineering are needed to serve on Delta High's Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Board.  The group meets four times per year, usually a Thursday from 3:15 to 4:30 pm, at Delta High School.  Teachers present state mandated plans for CTE classes and programs for review and input, professionals offer suggestions and advice, including important changes to industry standards that may indicate needed changes in curriculum.  Teachers also share the work they are doing with students.  Upcoming meeting dates for 2018-19 are:

Thursday, December 13 (3:15-4:30 pm)

Thursday, February 21 (3:15-4:30 pm)

Thursday, April 18 (3:15-4:30 pm)

 

Program: The Delta High School

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 99301

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Career Guest Speaker

The Delta High School is looking for STEM Professionals to share their profession and higher education experiences with 10th grade students.  This is an ongoing opportunity and career speakers are hosted throughout the year.  Respond with your interest here, and contact ">Heather Hoppe for scheduling and availability.

Program: The Delta High School

The Delta High School is looking for STEM Professionals to share their profession and higher education experiences with 10th grade students.  This is an ongoing opportunity and career speakers are hosted throughout the year.  Respond with your interest here, and contact ">Heather Hoppe for scheduling and availability.

Program: The Delta High School

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 99301

Allow Groups: No