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.
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:
- Wednesdays (10:00 – noon) – Help unload the food truck
- Wednesdays (10:00 – noon) – Help organize the clothing bank
- 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)
- Thursdays and Fridays (10:00 – noon) – Help load our delivery van
- We also need help with fundraising, events, and other projects. Contact us for more information!
Step Two – Register
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.
Everyone – Please fill out our online volunteer form in English or Spanish.
Step Three – Sign the Release Form
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! APOYO Office – 1320 East 18th Avenue, Ellensburg WA 98926.