Seattle Works

Seattle Works
Motto HANDS ON NETWORK
Type Non-Profit
Headquarters Seattle, Washington
Location
Official language
 English
Key people
 Tara Smith
Website Seattle Works

Seattle Works[1][2][3][4] is a non-profit organization based out of Seattle, Washington, USA, that engages the community[5][6][7] by connecting volunteers and corporations and by training young individuals to thrive as leaders of tomorrow.

History

A group of young individuals started the organization around 20[8] plus years ago that is now called Seattle Works. Seattle Works primarily offers one time community volunteer projects[9][10][11][12] also known as hot projects[13] for everyone without the longer term commitment. In the longer term, this facilitates choice for the people to select the cause they wish to align with on basis of their interest and schedule. The hot projects are either organized and run by the Seattle Works team or the partner organization seeking volunteers for their initiatives.

Company Information

Seattle Works[14][15] provides training programs and supports individuals to learn skills required to be a successful team leader[16] for managing volunteer projects. In addition to the leadership training, Seattle Works uniquely offers a program known as the Bridge[17] program for individuals to effectively serve on non-profit boards and/or government. Seattle works also organizes the Seattle Works Day:[18][19] a one day event coordinating community projects across the city bringing together 1000+ volunteers. SW thanks all volunteers,[20][21] participants and sponsors by throwing an After Party with games, food and beer.

References

  1. ↑ "Find out today how Seattle Works". Seattle Times.
  2. ↑ Knowlton, Lisa Wyatt (2012). "Profile 1 Building civic engagement". The Logic Model Guidebook: Better Strategies for Great Results. SAGE. p. 139. ISBN 9781452216751.
  3. ↑ "Seattle Works in Gates Foundation". Gates Foundation.
  4. ↑ "King County Council recognizes Seattle Works". King County Council.
  5. ↑ "Seattle Foundation". Seatlte Foundation.
  6. ↑ "Leave a legacy with Seattle Works when visiting seattle". VisitSeattle.
  7. ↑ "Seattle Works Office". Yellow Pages.
  8. ↑ "Organizational Strategies for Recruitment and Engagement of the Millennial Generation: Seattle Works". Washington State University.
  9. ↑ "Green community-building projects around Seattle". Seattle Times.
  10. ↑ "Name the new park at 19th and Madison". Capitol Hill Seattle.
  11. ↑ "Starbucks and Seattle Works mobilize volunteers". West Seattle Herald.
  12. ↑ "Cruise Industry and Seattle Works Host Volunteer Event". prnnewswire. 23 April 2013.
  13. ↑ "Seattle safety project: A snake shelter on Beacon Hill". Seattle Times.
  14. ↑ "In praise of volunteerism". Seattle Times Editorial.
  15. ↑ "Work it Seattle". Seattle Times Editorial.
  16. ↑ "Leadership Volunteer Training". Business Wire.
  17. ↑ Seyfert, Lynda. "What’s age got to do with it?" (PDF). Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs. Washington State University.
  18. ↑ "Seattle Works Day".
  19. ↑ "Washington State University Events - Seattle Works". Washington State University.
  20. ↑ "Volunteer review 1". Judy's book.
  21. ↑ "Volunteer review 2". Google.

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