Volunteer

Organize a supply drive yourself or among friends, family, or coworkers to gather household items to donate to Plymouth’s residents. Plymouth’s Essential Supply Center is a place where Plymouth’s formerly homeless residents can come to obtain essential items they might not otherwise be able to afford. All of Plymouth’s residents are very-low income—the majority of them make less than $7,500 per year—and each month many have a hard time making ends meet. Please consider making a donation of non-perishable foods and personal care items provide short-term relief to our residents in temporary crisis. Donations help Plymouth maintain the health of these residents which can be compromised by poor nutrition and hygiene.

Print this list for your supply drive.

Donations can be delivered to our Simons Apartments located at 2119 3rd Avenue, 98121 in Belltown. Contact 206-374-9409, ext. 146
or email volunteer@plymouthhousing.org for more information.

We are looking for a volunteer to assist our Information Technology department with our Computer Resource Centers. All of Plymouth’s properties have Computer Resource Centers, available for residents to search the internet, check email, and look for volunteer or employment opportunities. We would like a Technical Support Assistant that can volunteer approximately 4-6 hours per week on weekdays to help with minor repairs and maintenance of approximately 40 PCs in our various Computer Resource Centers. Some of the tasks included are replacing mice, keyboards, and monitors; updating software; running antivirus and antispyware software; and switching out PCs. The Computer Resource Centers use DSL connections; the PCs run off XP and have Office 2003; there may be some troubleshooting of internet access as well as some minor printer maintenance & repair. Please email volunteer@plymouthhousing.org for more information.

Organizations or groups can “adopt” a building where volunteers provide regular activities and programs for residents. Because Plymouth residents lived for many years on the streets or in shelters, they have often broken connections with friends and family. The main goal of the Adopt-a-Building program is to provide community and friendship—reconnecting residents to society and giving them social opportunities on a consistent basis.

Adopt-a-Building activity ideas include making monthly meals, quarterly game nights, classes or workshops, holiday gift drives, or social outings. Our residents enjoy opportunities to learn new skills, eat together or just visit with new people. Not all residents are social, but many willingly engage with volunteers who show a sincere interest in getting to know them.

The Adopt-a-Building program is appropriate for groups ranging from 8 to 12 members with a time commitment of at least 2 to 3 hours per month for at least one year. Please email for more information.

Arrange and conduct a social event for Plymouth residents. Bring food or baked goods for a social hour where resident interaction is the focus. You’ll help promote a sense of community and create a healthy setting for social activities. Organize a small group of volunteers for a social hour, the time commitment is 2 to 3 hours per activity including set-up and clean-up. Email to organize this activity.

Lead a creative activity for residents. Use your talents and supplies for a specific project. Residents will learn a new skill, technique, or hobby, or will have the opportunity to be refreshed on something they enjoyed in the past. Time commitment per activity is 2 to 3 hours including set-up and clean-up. Please email for more information.

Host a “Day of Beauty” in one of Plymouth’s buildings! Use your talents and supplies for haircuts, manicures, pedicures, etc. Residents will appreciate the attention and uplifting activity. Volunteers must possess specialized skills in an area of cosmetology. To host one of these special days, please email for more information.

Mentor and encourage residents as they learn to operate a computer or cruise the internet. Teach general tips on computer usage, fundamental word processing skills, or internet use. Trainers must have ability to teach basic computer skills to those who have no previous experience on computers. One trainer is needed per 1 to 1.5 hours training session. Please email to get involved.

Plymouth plans several fundraising events throughout the year. To prepare for these events, we often need help for a few hours at a time during normal business hours to assemble invites, event items, mailings, etc. We may also need volunteer day-of help at an event. Do you enjoy details of event planning and preparation? If so, email for more information.