Volunteer opportunities at Shoreline's Friendship Adventures Day Academy

Friendship Adventures Day Academy in Shoreline has openings for volunteers

Day Program Aide, Volunteer Description

• Location: Friendship Adventures Day Academy – 1206 N 185th St, Shoreline, WA 98133
  
• Corner of 185th & Midvale
• Time Commitment: One or more 3 to 4-hour shifts per week (flexible scheduling available)
• Three to Four-Hour Sessions: 
• Mon-Fri 9:30am – 1:30pm or 
• Mon, Tue and Thu 1:00pm – 5:00pm 
• Currently, our greatest need is for afternoon volunteers but we will welcome volunteers anytime.

Overview:
Join our team in creating joyful, enriching experiences for adults with disabilities! As a Program Session Volunteer, you'll work side-by-side with our staff to support daily activities, help participants engage with crafts and games, and provide a warm, welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet participants and offer friendly support as they arrive
• Escort individuals from Access vans into the building
• Help participants transition into the day (remove coats, store backpacks, guide to drawing/games)
• Prep craft supplies (gather materials, create samples)
• Support participants with craft-making and creative expression
• Assist with cleanup after activities
• Help during snack time (unwrap snacks, clear wrappers)
• Accompany participants on local field trips (push wheelchairs, walk alongside participants)
• Support end-of-day tasks (tidy up, reset furniture, prep for next session)

Volunteers Are Not Expected To:

• Assist with personal hygiene tasks such as tube feeding or bathroom care
• Operate van lift or motorized wheelchairs
• Manage emotional or behavioral outbursts or respond to major emergencies
• All personal care and behavioral support is handled by trained staff.

Ideal Qualities:

• Patience, kindness, and a sense of fun
• Enjoys creative activities and working with people of all abilities
• Able to assist with light physical activity (e.g., walking, pushing a wheelchair)
• Comfortable taking direction and working as part of a team
• Experience with children, seniors, or individuals with disabilities is a plus, but not required

What You’ll Gain:

• Purposeful connection and community, 
• experience in a supportive educational environment, and 
• Smiles, laughter, and memories that last a lifetime

Enrollment

• To volunteer for the Friendship Academy Day Program, please complete the four participant registration forms HERE. 
• For more information, contact Karin Chickadel, Day Program Director, at 206-420-1813 or email karin@friendshipadventures.org.