Volunteers

Volunteers are the true mainstay of SYM. By maintaining positive models of love and consistency, volunteers begin building trust with homeless youth. “Behind the scenes” volunteers add value to these young people's lives by organizing events, providing help and expertise in our office, coordinating donations, and much more. SYM is committed to its volunteers, providing training and encouragement that lead to effective ministry.

Direct Service Volunteers

Evening or Daytime Drop-in

Build relationships with youth during SYM Drop-in. Drop-in provides an opportunity for youth to shower, do laundry, play games, participate in fun activities and talk with caring volunteers.

Volunteer Requirement: Once per week for at least 6 months.

Evening Hours: Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday, 7:00–10:0 p.m.

Daytime Hours: Friday, 12:30–4:30 p.m.

Special Interest

This position allows you to build relationships with kids and teach them tangible skills through a class, group or activity. Take the lead or help out with cooking, sports, writing, music reviews, art, drama, nature walks, photography, or many other activities.

Volunteer Requirement: Negotiable.

Volunteer Hours: Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday, 5:15–7:30 p.m.

Non-Direct Service Opportunities

Meal Team Program
Work with your own small group of 2–4 to plan, purchase and prepare a well balanced meal for homeless youth. One day a month for 6 months.
  • Drop-in: Wednesday- breakfast 10 a.m.
  • Friday- lunch 1 p.m. Food for 30–40 youth
Office Volunteer
Visit SYM's World Headquarters and help with the day to day administration of this ministry. Opportunities include, but are not limited to the following: Newsletter writing, filing, grant writing, bookkeeping, coordinating supplies, Costco and Goodwill runs.
In-Kind Drives or Service Projects
Team up! SYM provides food, beverages, hygiene supplies, art supplies, socks, underwear and the like to children in need due to the generosity of our volunteers and donors. Service organizations, book clubs, bible studies and church groups are getting together to gather much needed items for the young people we serve. Additionally, groups are needed to clean, paint, and organize the drop-in center.
Prayer or Financial Support
Contact us or donate using our secure online form. SYM is a registered 501c3 and your donation is tax-deductible.

Volunteer Qualifications

  • 20 years of age or older
  • one day per week for 6 months for Drop-In volunteers
  • the desire to work with homeless youth and build positive relationships with them
  • completed volunteer application & Washington State Patrol check

Volunteer Application

If you are interested in becoming an SYM volunteer, click this link to download the application form. Instructions for submitting the completed application are included at the bottom of the form.

Contact Rowena Harper, Development & Volunteer Manager at 206-524-7301, ext. 111.