Opportunities From: FareStart

Volunteer: Donor Thank You Call Support

Help FareStart properly thank and appreciate donors who are supporting our mission to disrupt poverty, nourish communities and transform lives. Volunteers signing up for this opportunity are indicating their interest and availability during the week day to make phone calls and send emails to donors from their homes or offices. 

Volunteer Program: Event Staffing and Administration

Help FareStart properly thank and appreciate donors who are supporting our mission to disrupt poverty, nourish communities and transform lives. Volunteers signing up for this opportunity are indicating their interest and availability during the week day to make phone calls and send emails to donors from their homes or offices. 

Volunteer Program: Event Staffing and Administration

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98101

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Videography Volunteer

Overview

FareStart is looking for a volunteer to support a short-term video project focused on creating engaging, short form content.  This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys storytelling and can work from script to final cut.

Tasks

Film one 60-second and one 90-second scripted video at FareStart Restaurant (or another studio location, if preferred)Capture clear video and audio using your own equipment.Edit the videos and blend them with pre-recorded b-roll (preferred), or share audio clips by Jan 12.

Qualifications

Access to video and audio recording equipmentVideo editing experience, including voice overlayExperience adding voice subtitle captioning (bottom of screen)Ability to meet a short project timelineAble to submit a portfolio of prior work for review

Time Commitment

Project window: January 5-23Filming and editing scheduled collaboratively within that timeframe

Volunteer Program: Event Staffing and Administration

Overview

FareStart is looking for a volunteer to support a short-term video project focused on creating engaging, short form content.  This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys storytelling and can work from script to final cut.

Tasks

Film one 60-second and one 90-second scripted video at FareStart Restaurant (or another studio location, if preferred)Capture clear video and audio using your own equipment.Edit the videos and blend them with pre-recorded b-roll (preferred), or share audio clips by Jan 12.

Qualifications

Access to video and audio recording equipmentVideo editing experience, including voice overlayExperience adding voice subtitle captioning (bottom of screen)Ability to meet a short project timelineAble to submit a portfolio of prior work for review

Time Commitment

Project window: January 5-23Filming and editing scheduled collaboratively within that timeframe

Volunteer Program: Event Staffing and Administration

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jan 5, 2026 through Jan 23, 2026

Zip Code: 98101

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Ambassador Volunteer

GOAL OF THE POSITION

To help promote FareStart to the community, engage people and get them excited and informed about FareStart’s work. 

VARIATIONS

Volunteer ambassadors will have the opportunity to partake in one or more of the following types of ambassador roles. 

TABLING- These events are most often linked to workplace giving. Volunteers will be provided with a packet that includes table layouts, FAQ, notes about FareStart, sample spiels and training to prepare them. Volunteers will be asked to collect supplies at FareStart, take them to the event, set up the table and then represent FareStart at the event. Afterwards the volunteer will be responsible for returning materials to FareStart. Must be able to carry 25 lbs.   SPEAKING- These events are most often linked to workplace giving and third-party events. Volunteers will be provided with notes about FareStart, scripts, as well as the opportunity to shadow. Most speaking engagements last from 5 to 15 minutes depending on the event.  COMMUNITY EVENTS- Ambassador volunteers will get first access to special events where we want to send in knowledgeable volunteers to represent FareStart in the community. 

 

PROGRAMS OUTREACH AMBASSADOR- Represent FareStart at our community partner locations and help recruit new students. This is an ambassador role with a twist, emphasizing the Job Training and Employment Programs and impacting student enrollment. Volunteer outreach will increase the capacity for our programs team to engage with the community.  

 

LOCATION

Events usually take place during regular business hours (a few nights and weekends) both virtually and at various locations around the Seattle area and at FareStart locations. Opportunities will be assigned voluntarily on a first come first served basis. 

 

Volunteer Program: Event Staffing and Administration

GOAL OF THE POSITION

To help promote FareStart to the community, engage people and get them excited and informed about FareStart’s work. 

VARIATIONS

Volunteer ambassadors will have the opportunity to partake in one or more of the following types of ambassador roles. 

TABLING- These events are most often linked to workplace giving. Volunteers will be provided with a packet that includes table layouts, FAQ, notes about FareStart, sample spiels and training to prepare them. Volunteers will be asked to collect supplies at FareStart, take them to the event, set up the table and then represent FareStart at the event. Afterwards the volunteer will be responsible for returning materials to FareStart. Must be able to carry 25 lbs.   SPEAKING- These events are most often linked to workplace giving and third-party events. Volunteers will be provided with notes about FareStart, scripts, as well as the opportunity to shadow. Most speaking engagements last from 5 to 15 minutes depending on the event.  COMMUNITY EVENTS- Ambassador volunteers will get first access to special events where we want to send in knowledgeable volunteers to represent FareStart in the community. 

 

PROGRAMS OUTREACH AMBASSADOR- Represent FareStart at our community partner locations and help recruit new students. This is an ambassador role with a twist, emphasizing the Job Training and Employment Programs and impacting student enrollment. Volunteer outreach will increase the capacity for our programs team to engage with the community.  

 

LOCATION

Events usually take place during regular business hours (a few nights and weekends) both virtually and at various locations around the Seattle area and at FareStart locations. Opportunities will be assigned voluntarily on a first come first served basis. 

 

Volunteer Program: Event Staffing and Administration

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 98312

Allow Groups: No