Washington Commons: 4333 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Join the UWAA, BECU and the U District Partnership for a volunteer service day in the University District. Many of the community members and small businesses in the U District could use a helping hand right now, and our Huskies are here for it! This year we are expanding the event to partner with five neighborhood organizations, working together on issues from litter to graffiti to food insecurity.
Gather at 9 a.m. at Washington Commons, just off the courtyard that is immediately south of UW Tower, for bagels, tea and coffee with your fellow Husky volunteers. (Get location, directions and parking information for Washington Commons.) Then we will dive in and get to work. Meet new people and come together in community to make a difference! When you register, you will choose from four activity options.
Stencil storm drains, clean windows at local shops, pick up trash, and report graffiti on the Find It Fix It app. Activities will take place outside and require walking around, bending, lifting and cleaning. Activity level: Moderate
Support behind-the-scenes prep and organization at the University District Food Bank. Activities will take place indoors, and involve walking (to the food bank at 50th Street & Roosevelt Way, a ten-minute stroll), bending, packing, lifting and cleaning. Activity level: Moderate
Help serve a hot breakfast to people and families at University Heights Community Center. Activities will take place outdoors, and involve walking (to University Heights at 50th Street & University Way, a six-minute stroll), standing and social interaction. Activity level: Moderate
Wrap up cutlery and write encouraging notes for community members who come to Friday Feast. Pack toiletry kits for distribution at the UW Food Pantry. Activities will take place indoors at Washington Commons (no walking required!) and involve repetitive actions like writing, packing small items and wrapping napkins around cutlery. This work can be done standing or sitting. Activity level: Low
Students, alumni, UW staff and faculty and community members are all welcome to join this event. All participants must be at least 16 years old.
Additional thanks to our community organization partners:
University District Food Bank | The UW Food Pantry
Seattle Mutual Aid Coalition | Friday Feast