National Volunteer Week 2024: April 22 - 27
We're celebrating all the incredible, dedicated volunteers who make Real Change possible! To show our appreciation and give you extra opportunities to get involved, we've planned a bunch of fun, impactful activities throughout the week.
Check out the schedule below and pick a day to join in on the fun!
All Week: Share your story!
Let your friends and family know why you support Real Change! Share your volunteer story on social media and encourage others to get involved by purchasing a paper from a vendor, volunteering or donating.
Make sure to tag us @realchangenews on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter so we can boost your volunteer story!
Monday, April 22: Get social.
Kick off Volunteer Week with a crafty ice cream social! Stop by our office in Pioneer Square anytime from 12-2pm on Monday. We're making ice cream sundaes and decorating our very own Real Change hats!
This is a great way to get to know staff, vendors and other volunteers (and get some fun treats)! Everyone is welcome but RSVP-ing is encouraged. RSVP by emailing [email protected].
Tuesday, April 23: Fundraise for change!
Early giving for GiveBIG begins on Tuesday! Real Change needs to raise $50,000, and we can only reach this ambitious goal with the support of amazing volunteers like you!
To get involved, just go to this page and click "Join this event" to create a personal fundraising page and raise money for Real Change.
Need support? We're hosting a virtual info session from 3-4pm to help you make your fundraising page.
Find everything you need to fundraise in our Volunteer Fundraising Toolkit! Email [email protected] with any questions.
Wednesday, April 24: Wishlist Wednesday
Visit our Target wish list to purchase essential items, like razors, ponchos and gift cards, for the Vendor Center. We'll distribute these straight to Real Change vendors! Share our link here and encourage others to do the same: bit.ly/RC-registry.
Thursday, April 25: Celebrate with us!
Join us at the downtown Seattle Public Library to celebrate the opening of "Stories From The Streets," our new exhibit commemorating over 10 years of the Real Change Portrait Project!
When: 5-7pm Where: Seattle Central Library (Level 8) What: Snacking, mingling and celebrating vendor portraits! RSVP here.
Friday, April 26: Take me out to the ball game.
We're hosting a Real Change volunteer night at T-Mobile Park! Join us for a Seattle Mariners Game starting at 6:40pm.
Email [email protected] to receive your tickets to the game (while supplies last)!
Saturday, April 27: Mobilize for Social Housing
House Our Neighbors needs to raise 27,000 signatures in 9 weeks to to get I-137, their initiative to fund the Seattle Social housing Developer, on the November ballot.
Join House Our Neighbors from 10:30am-12:30pm at Cal Anderson Park to gather the signatures they need to make permanently affordable housing a reality!
Folks are meeting at the AIDs Memorial Pathway and will be given the tools to gather signatures throughout the park. RSVP here.