Volunteers are the heart of our organization.
In 2023, APOYO volunteers donated 4,686 hours of their time! Students and community members dedicate themselves to changing the lives of those we serve by:
- Helping others
- Collaborating with Kittitas County organizations
- Connecting with people of diverse backgrounds
- Inspiring new ideas and solutions
- Practicing Spanish
For more information, check out our Frequently Asked Questions page.
We also welcome community service hours. Note: an adult must accompany youth under 18.
Follow the next three steps to become part of APOYO’s team!
Step One – Activities
Check out our current list of activities you can help with:
- Community Garden – Tuesday to Friday
- Wednesdays (10 am – noon) – Help unload the food truck
- Tuesdays (1 pm – 3 pm) – Help organize the Community Closet
- Wednesdays and Saturdays (afternoons) – Help during food distribution hours. We ask that volunteers arrive a half-hour before distribution and stay a half-hour after to help store perishables. (Click here for the distribution schedule)
- Health and Wellness Program volunteering – including our Amigos Atleticos after-school sports club
- Youth Empowerment Program – activities include tabling, graphic design, marketing, community events, and mentorship
Step Two – Register
Everyone – Please fill out our online volunteer form in English or Spanish.
CWU Students – Do you wish to add your off-campus service experiences to your CWU profile? Please visit the FAQ section of CWU SLICE’s webpage, for more information.
Step Three – Visit the APOYO Office
NOTICE:
APOYO is now doing volunteer trainings every month. We ask all existing and new volunteers to attend at least one meeting during your time as an APOYO volunteer. If none of the days or times below work for you, please reach out to our office at (509)201-1820 to schedule a time that works for you.
– Wednesday, August 6th, 3-3:30 pm
– Wednesday, August 13th, 3-3:30 am
– Wednesday, August 20th, 3-3:30 pm
– Saturday, August 30th, 11-11:30 am
APOYO supplies all volunteers with a handbook that includes volunteer release agreements. You may download and sign the release agreement form beforehand or come into the office!
Main Office
1320 East 18th Avenue
Ellensburg, WA, 98926