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Government Volunteer Positions

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National Positions

Student Opportunities

George Washington University: Native American Political Leadership Program

  • Program (run twice yearly) provides full academic scholarships to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students and recent graduates for a semester-long experience in the nation’s capital. NAPLP Scholars study public policy, federal-tribal relations, and political processes while completing a full-time internship uniquely tailored to their interests and career goals.
  • Students can also apply for the Richard M. Milanovich Fellowship: If selected, Fellows will attend a special week-long seminar consisting of briefings with key policy makers, issue advocates, and community leaders in Washington, D.C.
  • Request information about the NAPLP and Apply online

National Congress of American Indians: Internships & Fellowships

  • NCAI Native Graduate Health Fellowship:
    • Builds a pipeline of Native health professionals who are prepared to lead in formulating and promoting health policies and practices that meet the unique needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives. The Fellowship will include two components: 1) a financial award of $5,000; and 2) professional development in tribal health policy.
    • Click for more information and to apply.
  • NCAI Internships:
    • Offered on an invitation-only basis for students who are currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning, and are based on NCAI’s current needs. Internships are usually for the length of a semester or summer session. Intern applicants must be able to serve a minimum of 16 hours per week, for a minimum of six weeks to be eligible for invitation. Internships are unpaid, but many schools will offer college credit, and some tribes may be willing to sponsor NCAI interns from their tribe. NCAI will be glad to provide information to your school or tribe to assist in securing credit or financial support for your internship.

National Indian Health Board: Health Policy Fellowship

  • Fellows work directly with their Tribal leadership to identify one priority health issue. Then, with the support of program mentors, Fellows learn how to analyze policy in their issue area, create informed recommendations, and advocate for change.
  • Applications currently closed - check website 06/15/2021 for updates.

Senate: Democratic Committee on Indian Affairs: Internships & Fellowships

  • Check website for updates - 2021 information is not yet updated.

Senate: Republican Committee on Indian Affairs: Internships & Fellowships

  • Check website for updates - 2021 information is not yet updated.

Udall Foundation: Native American Congressional Internship

Statewide Task Forces

WA Department of Children, Youth & Families: Community Engagement

  • Over 50 Advisory Boards working with the Community Engagement team currently. More information: Deanna Stewart, Deputy Director: deanna.stewart@dcyf.wa.gov; dcyf.communityengagment@dcyf.wa.gov
  • Early Learning Advisory Council:
    • ELAC includes parents, child care providers, health and safety experts, legislators, representatives of Tribal Nations, independent schools, K-12 and higher education, and others who are interested in creating a statewide early learning system that helps all children realize their full potential.
    • Some ELAC members are appointed by the Governor. Others are appointed by various entities as required in the legislation that created ELAC.
  • Trauma-Informed Care Advisory Group:
    • See page for specific membership information - one parent position available on the board
  • Parent Advisory Group:
    • The PAG is made up of parents and family caregivers of children, from birth through nine years old.

County Task Forces

Snohomish County Boards and Commissions: Full list - visit each page for more information

  • Current Openings: Apply for Membership
    • Sign up to receive email notifications of openings on boards & commissions
    • Apply online; or
    • Download .doc form and complete, and either:
    • email to Alessandra Durham: Alessandra.Durham@co.snohomish.wa.us; or
    • Mail to: Snohomish County Executive Office; Alessandra Durham; 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S 407; Everett, WA 98201
    • Some boards and commissions may require an additional application or special application.
    • Please direct any questions to Alessandra Durham, Liason for Boards and Commissions, Snohomish County Executive Office, at 425-388-3290

City Task Forces

Arlington

City of Arlington: Boards and Commissions

  • Apply online, or complete, print, and drop off application at: City Hall in the Administration Office on the 2nd floor at: 238 N Olympic, Arlington, WA 98223
  • Additional questions: call 360-403-3441 or email (administration@arlingtonwa.gov).

Bothell

City of Bothell: Boards and Commissions

  • Currently no information about openings or applications available.
  • Click on each board/commission to view individual pages for more information.

Brier

City of Brier: Boards and Commissions

  • Send the Mayor a short letter to request consideration for a position (Dale Kaemingk: dkaemingk@ci.brier.wa.us). Be sure to include which board or commission you are interested in.

Darrington

Town of Darrington: Boards and Commissions

  • If you are interested in joining one of the commissions or boards, fill out the Volunteer Application and submit to the clerk:
  • Dianne Allen, Clerk-Treasurer: dianne.allen@darringtonwa.us; PO Box 397; Darrington, WA 98241; Ph: 360-436-1131

Edmonds

City of Edmonds: Boards and Commissions

Everett

City of Everett: Boards and Commissions

Lake Stevens

City of Lake Stevens: Boards and Commissions

  • Complete and submit Application via email to Deputy City Clerk: deputyclerk@lakestevenswa.gov; or
  • Complete, print, and mail to: City of Lake Stevens; Attn: Deputy City Clerk; 1812 Main Street, P.O. Box 257; Lake Stevens, WA 98258
  • Contact the Deputy City Clerk with questions: 425.334.1012

Lynnwood

City of Lynnwood: Boards and Commissions

  • Complete online application; or
  • If you need a paper copy, please contact Leah Jensen at ljensen@LynnwoodWA.gov or 425-670-5001.
  • See the website (top link) for more information about the application and required member training process.
  • Applicants may also be interested in attending Lynnwood University:
    • Lynnwood University is a fun and interactive 5-week course offered to residents free of charge.
    • The goal of LU is to increase awareness about how your local government works and to empower you to better access City programs and services.
    • Demonstrations, tours, lectures, and hands-on activities are presented to you by city staff, Council Members, and the Mayor.

Marysville

City of Marysville: Boards and Commissions

  • If you’re interested in serving on a board or committee, you can find contact information on the board or committee’s page.

Marysville School District: Volunteer Opportunities

Mill Creek

City of Mill Creek: Boards and Commissions

Monroe

City of Monroe: Boards and Commissions

Monroe School District: Committees

Mountlake Terrace

City of Mountlake Terrace: Boards and Commissions

  • If you are interested in serving on a board or commission, complete online application; or
  • Complete and submit PDF Application via email to: Virginia Olsen, City Clerk: volsen@mltwa.gov; or
  • Submit via mail to: Mountlake Terrace City Hall; Attn: City Clerk Virginia Olsen; PO Box 72; Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
  • If you are a current member, please use the Online Reappointment Application Form

Mukilteo

City of Mukilteo: Commissions, Committees, and Boards

Snohomish

City of Snohomish: Boards and Commissions

  • View current openings; try the notify me feature to subscribe to updates
  • Use the online application; or
  • Complete and submit the PDF Application via email to Brandi Whitson, Interim City Clerk: whitson@snohomishwa.gov; or
  • Submit via fax to: 360-568-1375; or mail to: Brandi Whitson; Interim City Clerk; PO Box 1589; Snohomish, WA 98291

Stanwood

City of Stanwood: Boards and Commissions

  • Vacancies listed under each board or commission's page with application information. Visit individual pages for more information.
  • For questions, contact Boards & Commissions: 360-629-2181

Sultan

City of Sultan: Boards and Commissions

  • Visit each board or commission page to learn about appointments and vacancies.

City & School District Volunteer Positions

Arlington

City of Arlington: Volunteer Opportunities

Bothell

City of Bothell: Volunteer Opportunities

Edmonds

City of Edmonds: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Volunteer Opportunities

City of Edmonds: Flower Program

City of Edmonds: Edmonds Police Explorers (A Boy Scouts of America program)

Edmonds School District: Volunteer Opportunities V.I.P.S. - Volunteers in Public Schools

Everett

City of Everett: Get Involved

Everett School District: Volunteer Opportunities

  • To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact the volunteer coordinator at the schools where you would like to volunteer.
  • To learn about schools near you, review the district map.
  • The school district's volunteer application process is online and is only available in English; however, the volunteer manual is also translated into Arabic, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
  • Questions? Please email Sue Perry (volunteer@everettsd.org)

Gold Bar

City of Gold Bar: Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

Lake Stevens

City of Lake Stevens: Volunteer Opportunities

Lake Stevens School District: Volunteer

Lynnwood

City of Lynnwood: Volunteer

Marysville

City of Marysville: Parks & Recreation Volunteer Opportunities

  • Download, complete, and submit PDF Application to: Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation; 6915 Armar Road; Marysville WA 98270
  • Call Parks Maintenance at 360-363-8406 for questions, or to suggest a project not listed on the website.

City of Marysville: Public Works Adopt-A-Street Program (for families, groups, and organizations)

  • Volunteers must be at least 15 years old.
  • To receive an application and rules packet describing the Adopt-A-Street program, call the Street Department at (360) 363-8100 or contact Jesse Perrault at the same number.

Marysville School District: Volunteer Opportunities

Monroe

Monroe School District: Volunteer Opportunities

Mukilteo

City of Mukilteo: Volunteer Opportunities

Mukilteo School District: Volunteer Opportunities

Snohomish

City of Snohomish: Volunteer Opportunities

  • Check website periodically for opportunities

Snohomish School District: Volunteer Opportunities

  • Apply online to be a volunteer
  • Volunteer coaches must download and complete the Volunteer Coach Packet
  • If you do not have valid photo identification, or if you have limited access to email and the internet, please let us know. For more information, please contact Susan Bjorling, executive assistant, at 360-563-7282 or volunteers@sno.wednet.edu.
  • See top page for more information about application requirements.
  • Kids’ Cafe Volunteers - this page not yet updated for 2021 - check page for updates

Stanwood

City of Stanwood: Volunteer Opportunities

Stanwood-Camano School District: Volunteer Opportunities

Sultan

City of Sultan: Volunteer Opportunities

  • Once you complete the online application, you will be contacted to be matched with volunteer opportunities
  • Sultan Community Alliance
    • Email the Alliance at communityalliance@ci.sultan.wa.us for information about how to get involved with parks cleanup efforts

Youth Opportunities

National

George Washington University: Native American Political Leadership Program

  • Program (run twice yearly) provides full academic scholarships to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students and recent graduates for a semester-long experience in the nation’s capital. NAPLP Scholars study public policy, federal-tribal relations, and political processes while completing a full-time internship uniquely tailored to their interests and career goals.
  • Students can also apply for the Richard M. Milanovich Fellowship: If selected, Fellows will attend a special week-long seminar consisting of briefings with key policy makers, issue advocates, and community leaders in Washington, D.C.
  • Request information about the NAPLP and Apply online

National Congress of American Indians: Youth Commission

  • Serving our people's concerns and interests by enhancing the spiritual, mental, physical and emotional well-being of tribal youth for a better Native America.
  • Members consist of youth ages 16-24 - see bylaws for information about eligibility and elections
  • Contact NCAI Native Youth Program Manager Christian Weaver at cweaver@ncai.org with questions.

National Congress of American Indians: Internships & Fellowships

  • The Wilma Mankiller Fellowship Program for Tribal Policy and Governance:
    • Emerging young professionals from across Indian Country work side by side with national leaders in tribal policy. Applicants must have a college degree or equivalent experience. See link above for more information.
    • Apply here.
  • NCAI Native Graduate Health Fellowship:
    • Builds a pipeline of Native health professionals who are prepared to lead in formulating and promoting health policies and practices that meet the unique needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives. The Fellowship will include two components: 1) a financial award of $5,000; and 2) professional development in tribal health policy.
    • Click for more information and to apply.
  • NCAI Internships:
    • Offered on an invitation-only basis for students who are currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning, and are based on NCAI’s current needs. Internships are usually for the length of a semester or summer session. Intern applicants must be able to serve a minimum of 16 hours per week, for a minimum of six weeks to be eligible for invitation. Internships are unpaid, but many schools will offer college credit, and some tribes may be willing to sponsor NCAI interns from their tribe. NCAI will be glad to provide information to your school or tribe to assist in securing credit or financial support for your internship.

National Indian Health Board: Health Policy Fellowship

  • Fellows work directly with their Tribal leadership to identify one priority health issue. Then, with the support of program mentors, Fellows learn how to analyze policy in their issue area, create informed recommendations, and advocate for change.
  • Applications currently closed - check website 06/15/2021 for updates.

Senate: Democratic Committee on Indian Affairs: Internships & Fellowships

  • Check website for updates - 2021 information is not yet updated.

Senate: Republican Committee on Indian Affairs: Internships & Fellowships

  • Check website for updates - 2021 information is not yet updated.

Udall Foundation: Native American Congressional Internship

Statewide

WA State Board of Education: Student Representatives

WA Office of the Lieutenant Governor: Legislative Youth Advisory Council

  • Serves as the official nonpartisan youth advisory body to the state legislature. The 14-18 year-old student members from a wide variety of geographic, political, and socioeconomic backgrounds is given the opportunity to make tangible change at the state level.
  • Apply online
  • contact us with questions

WA Department of Children, Youth & Families: Passion 2 Action - Statewide Youth-led Advisory Board

  • Current or former Foster youth age 14-24: email ilskids@dshs.wa.gov with questions or interest in participation

County

Snohomish County: Children's Commission

  • Two positions reserved for youth under 18, each serving 1-year terms.
  • Current Openings: Apply for Membership
  • Sign up to receive email notifications of openings on boards & commissions
    • Apply online; or
    • Download .doc form and complete, and either:
    • email to Alessandra Durham: Alessandra.Durham@co.snohomish.wa.us; or
    • Mail to: Snohomish County Executive Office; Alessandra Durham; 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S 407; Everett, WA 98201
    • Please direct any questions to Alessandra Durham, Liason for Boards and Commissions, Snohomish County Executive Office, at 425-388-3290

City Task Forces & Volunteer Opportunities

Arlington

City of Arlington: Youth Council

  • Application procedures here:
  • Apply online, or complete, print, and drop off application at: City Hall in the Administration Office on the 2nd floor at: 238 N Olympic, Arlington, WA 98223
  • Additional questions: call 360-403-3441 or email (administration@arlingtonwa.gov).

City of Arlington: Parks & Recreation Commission

  • Application procedures here:
  • Apply online, or complete, print, and drop off application at: City Hall in the Administration Office on the 2nd floor at: 238 N Olympic, Arlington, WA 98223
  • Additional questions: call 360-403-3441 or email (administration@arlingtonwa.gov).
  • 1-2 High School students may apply for membership.

City of Arlington: Volunteer Opportunities

Bothell

Arts Commission

  • Currently no information about openings or applications available.
  • Commission currently has two youth members.

City of Bothell: Volunteer Opportunities

Edmonds

At the July 17, 2012 City Council Meeting the council voted to approve Ordinance No. 3890 which allows each of the City's Boards and Commissions deriving its authority from the ordinance codified in Title 10 to appoint a high school or college student to participate as a non-voting member of the board or commission. The Student Representative will attend regular meetings of the body to which they have been appointed but will not attend executive sessions. Only one (1) Student Representative will be appointed to any given board or commission.

City of Edmonds: Boards and Commissions

City of Edmonds: Youth Commission

City of Edmonds: Arts Commission

City of Edmonds: Diversity Commission

City of Edmonds: Planning Board

  • No application available at this time; check current openings periodically for Student Representative positions

City of Edmonds: Tree Board

  • No application available at this time; check current openings periodically for Student Representative positions

City of Edmonds: Sister City Commission

Student Advisor to the Edmonds School Board

City of Edmonds: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Volunteer Opportunities

City of Edmonds: Flower Program

City of Edmonds: Edmonds Police Explorers (A Boy Scouts of America program)

Everett

City of Everett: Youth Advisory Board

City of Everett: Get Involved

Gold Bar

City of Gold Bar: Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

Lake Stevens

City of Lake Stevens: Volunteer Opportunities

Lynnwood

City of Lynnwood: Volunteer

Marysville

City of Marysville: Parks & Recreation Volunteer Opportunities

  • Download, complete, and submit PDF Application to: Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation; 6915 Armar Road; Marysville WA 98270
  • Call Parks Maintenance at 360-363-8406 for questions, or to suggest a project not listed on the website.

City of Marysville: Public Works Adopt-A-Street Program (for families, groups, and organizations)

  • Volunteers must be at least 15 years old.
  • To receive an application and rules packet describing the Adopt-A-Street program, call the Street Department at (360) 363-8100 or contact Jesse Perrault at the same number.

Mill Creek

City of Mill Creek: Youth Advisory Board

  • The Mill Creek Youth Advisory Board is a group of high school students (9th -12th grade) from various backgrounds living in the Mill Creek area who are committed to making a difference in their community. The board meets twice a month and is overseen by the City of Mill Creek Recreation staff.
  • New member application; Returning member application

Mountlake Terrace

Intern for the City of Mountlake Terrace

Mukilteo

City of Mukilteo: Rosehill Community Board

City of Mukilteo: Volunteer Opportunities

Snohomish

City of Snohomish: Youth Council

City of Snohomish: Volunteer Opportunities

  • Check website periodically for opportunities

Stanwood

City of Stanwood: Volunteer Opportunities

Sultan

Sultan City Council: Student Representative

  • Applicants should submit a letter of interest in addition to a completed Student Representative Application
    • Information on website currently out of date - application cycle is for 2018-2019 Student Representative. Call 360-793-2231 or email cityhall@ci.sultan.wa.us for updates on this program/position.
  • If position available for applicants, submit letter of interest and application by email to City Hall: cityhall@ci.sultan.wa.us

City of Sultan: Volunteer Opportunities

  • Once you complete the online application, you will be contacted to be matched with volunteer opportunities
  • Sultan Community Alliance
    • Email the Alliance at communityalliance@ci.sultan.wa.us for information about how to get involved with parks cleanup efforts

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