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5 ways to volunteer this weekend and still have fun

Want to get out this weekend but don't know what to do? Why not plan something that is fun and makes an impact!
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1. Vegfest Seattle 2018

Hosted by Vegetarians of Washington

Friday, April 6 – Sunday, April 8, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA

Vegfest Seattle needs your help in pulling off the largest vegetarian food festival in the nation! Volunteers will help with serving food samples, cashiering, and restocking booths. In addition, volunteers who work for a minimum of four hours will receive a free event t-shirt and free admission to the event.

2. Walk MS Poulsbo

Hosted by National MS Society, Greater Northwest Chapter

Saturday, April 7, 7 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park, 18809 Anderson Pwky, Poulsbo, WA

The Greater Northwest Chapter of the National MS Society needs your help during their upcoming walk in Poulsbo! Volunteers will assist with setting up and organizing the food tent and rest stops

3. Volunteer at FareStart

Hosted by The World is Fun

Shift: Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

700 Virginia Street, Seattle, WA

Join us in the FareStart Contract Kitchen! We will be preparing food alongside FareStart's chefs and students preparing food for shelters.

This is a hands-on kitchen opportunity. Come prepared to chop, stir, and get a little messy. The group will be guided by FareStart's trained chef so cooking skills are not required but participants should be comfortable using knives and other kitchen equipment as instructed.

Contact The World Is Fun to sign up. There is a waitlist.

4. Brugger’s Bog Restoration

Hosted by Washington Native Plant Society

Brugger's Bog Park, 19553 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

Come help WNPS Stewards who are leading a native plant restoration effort in Shoreline's Ballinger Neighborhood. Bruggers Bog is a beautiful 4.5 acre Shoreline park tucked away near the headwaters of Ballinger Creek. We are removing the thickets of blackberries which has choked the riparian corridor and will replant with a variety of native shrubs and trees to support a diversity of wildlife. We have the opportunity to enhance the value and beauty of our native flora.

5. BAWSE Movement (Brilliantly Awesome Women Support Each other)

Hosted by BAWSE, Tika Smith, BAWSE ladies

BAWSE is a non profit organization that was founded by Tika Smith, a single mom of four kids. She has an ongoing need to help support homeless women and children. It can be from hosting dinners at local shelters or celebrating birthdays and holidays. Sign up to volunteer here.

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