Opportunities
The following is a list of volunteer opportunities with Tacoma Goodwill. To find out more about volunteering with Goodwill, call 253.573.6642. Volunteer opportunities are available to people from age 16. Click here to download an application to volunteer.
ESL Instructor, tutor
Volunteer ESL instructors lead a class consisting of five to 10 Goodwill employees who need to improve their English skills. Classes meet twice a week for one hour. Preparation time generally takes three to six hours per week with Goodwill support. Tutors work one-on-one with students at least one hour a week on topics addressed in the student’s class. Call Jamie Frank, ESL Program Coordinator, at 253.573.6695 or email jfrank@tacomagoodwill.org.
Financial Literacy tutor
Teach students effective money management skills following an existing financial literacy curriculum as part of Goodwill’s Key to Change program. Prefer background in banking, credit, real estate, insurance or similar field. Most importantly: An ability to relate to people. Minimum time commitment of two hours per quarter. For information, call Dani Small, Financial Education Coordinator, at 253.573.6679 or dsmall@tacomagoodwill.org.
Computer Lab Assistant
Assist lab instructor in teaching computer skills to people with disabilities or other barriers to employment. Help prepare lesson plans and perform other tasks as requested. Minimum three hours per week. For information, contaact Adam Smith, Office Essentials Program Coordinator, at 253.573.6635 or asmith@tacomagoodwill.org.
Job Resources Room Assistant
Provide assistance to people who come to use our Job Resource Room. Help them with appropriate computer usage, resume and cover-letter writing. For information, contact Susan Newell, Workforce Navigator, 253.573.6814 or snewell@tacomagoodwill.org.
Golden Oldies Guild
A wide variety of volunteer opportunities exist within Tacoma Goodwill’s Golden Oldies Guild. This vintage fashion show group performs throughout the South Puget Sound region. Volunteers may model or help models dress, serve as a show commentator, organize shows, schedule models, or hold a Guild office. For information, contact Sally Perkins, Marketing & Communication Coordinator, 253.573.6642 or sperkins@tacomagoodwill.org.
Store Helper
Help store staff with stocking, pulling dated merchandise, keeping shelves clean, and maintaining a tidy store appearance. Hours as arranged. For information, contact your nearest store.
Mock Interviewer
Help Goodwill participants develop successful interviewing skills by conducting mock interviews. Interviews are held once every two weeks during a three-hour class, or as specially arranged. For information, contact Susan Newell, Workforce Navigator, 253.573.6814 or snewell@tacomagoodwill.org.
Job Readiness Instructors
Help students learn to find and hold a job. Topics include resume and cover-letter writing, dressing for success, interviewing skills and appropriate workplace behaviors and attitudes. Volunteer instructors will use existing curriculum, making appropriate modifications when necessary. For information, contact Susan Newell, Workforce Navigator, 253.573.6814 or snewell@tacomagoodwill.org.
Administrative Office Volunteer
Provide support to a variety of departments within Goodwill’s administrative offices. Help with filing, sorting, mailings, computer and printshop work and other tasks as requested. Hours as arranged. For information, contact Sally Perkins, Marketing & Communication Coordinator, 253.573.6642 or sperkins@tacomagoodwill.org.
Internship Opportunities
Goodwill will create unpaid customized internship opportunities for those interested in working with people facing barriers to employment. Opportunities may also exist in various departments (human resources, marketing, etc.) according to current needs and special projects. For information, contact Sally Perkins, Marketing & Communication Coordinator, 253.573.6642 or sperkins@tacomagoodwill.org.
E-Commerce Sorting
Discover valuable art, antiques, collectibles, jewelery, books and other items in our donation warehouse. Knowledge of collectibles and antiques would be especially helpful. Flexible hours generally for at least three hours, three days a week, Mondays through Fridays. For information, contact Bill Kaufmann, Online Sales Manager, at 253.573.6689 or bkaufmann@tacomagoodwill.org.
E-Commerce Photography
Photograph valuable art, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, books and other items in our donation warehouse. Knowledge of digital photography and ability to upload images to a computer are key. Flexible hours generally for at least three hours, three days a week, Mondays through Fridays. For information, contact Bill Kaufmann, Online Sales Manager, at 253.573.6689 or bkaufmann@tacomagoodwill.org.
