Opportunities From: Volunteer Spokane

Spokane Pride 2025 is going to be the most colorful day of the year, and Believe in Me will be right in the middle of it with a float and a bustling merch booth. We’re looking for energetic, LGBTQIA2S-affirming volunteers to set the stage, march in the parade, sell our signature PRIDE swag (yes, those clack-tastic folding fans!), and wrap everything up when the party’s over. Here’s how you can help on Saturday ◆ June 14, 2025.

Event Snapshot What When Where Why Spokane Pride Parade & Festival Sat ◆ June 14, 2025 Downtown Spokane parade route & Riverfront Park Celebrate love & raise funds for marginalized youth

Vendor load-in 7 – 11 AM • Parade steps off 12 PM • Festival runs 1 – 6 PM • Evening events until 9 PM (Spokane City, YWCA Spokane, Happening Next)

Why Lend a Hand?

Multiply the impact of Pride: Spokane Pride draws “tens of thousands” and features five stages, 120 performers and hundreds of vendors, creating Spokane’s largest one-day festival (Spokane City, Happening Next).

Champion marginalized kids: Believe in Me channels every dollar we raise into mentoring, education and enrichment programs for youth who face homelessness, poverty or discrimination (Believe in Me).

Stand proudly with the LGBTQIA2S+ community: Spokane Pride’s mission is to create safe, healing spaces and a thriving queer community (Spokane Pride).

Volunteer Roles & Shifts Shift Time What You’ll Do Set-Up Squad 7 – 11 AM Unload gear during the official vendor load-in window, pop up canopies, hang banners, and arrange colorful merch displays (Spokane City) Parade Pride Walkers 11:30 AM – 1 PM Line up with our float, wave flags, hand out stickers, and help our yak mascot keep the energy high as the parade rolls at noon (Spokane City, YWCA Spokane) Merchandise Mavericks 1 – 6 PM Staff the booth, greet festival-goers, and sell rainbow bandanas, pins, clack fans, and other Pride gear that “snaps, slaps and speaks volumes” (Pride Fans®, Alchemy Merch, Daftboy) Float & Booth Re-stock 2 – 4 PM Run quick supply runs, top up water for volunteers, and keep the cashless POS humming Strike Force 6 – 9 PM Break down displays, pack tubs, inventory leftover swag, and load everything for next year’s Pride (Happening Next)

Half-day and full-day shifts welcome—tell us when you’re available and we’ll plug you in!

Volunteer Perks

Free entry to the festival, plus front-row access to 120 performers and three live bands (Spokane City)

Event T-shirt & swag bag loaded with one of our coveted clack fans (Pride Fans®)

Community-service certificate for school, work, or résumé credit

All the Pride vibes—march, dance, and celebrate in Spokane’s biggest queer event

How to Sign Up

Click “Respond” on this posting at VolunteerSpokane.org and select your preferred shift(s).

Submit your volunteer enrollment form.

Join the 60-minute virtual briefing on June 11, so you know exactly where to meet and what to expect.

Questions? Email admin@believeinme.org or call (206) 414-8043 (Believe in Me).

Your Impact

Every tent peg you drive, every rainbow badge you sell, and every smile you share helps Believe in Me fund life-changing programs for kids who need allies the most. Sign up, show up, and help Spokane hear the message “All youth deserve to believe in themselves.”

SEEKING DRIVERS to help transport youth

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You can make a difference in the life of a foster child by becoming a "Drive from the Heart" volunteer driver with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families. We are currently searching for volunteers who can offer as little as a few hours of their time each week to transport foster children to visits and therapy appts.

We will provide necessary car seats, CPR training, CPR certification, and mileage reimbursement will be provided from the moment you leave to pick up a child.

 

Becoming a volunteer driver is easy, rewarding and fun!

 

Why become a driver with Drive from the Heart?

Choose when you drive! We plan around your availability and can work to accommodate your situation. Flexible commitment drives as little as once a month, to weekly or multiple times a day. Receive non-taxable mileage reimbursement of $0.725 per mile! On transports longer than 3 hours, receive meals based on a per diem rate. You will directly impact and uplift the lives of foster children and families by facilitating mental health, physical, and behavioral visits. Build working relationships with local community and education members. As well as gain valuable references for professional development. If you're willing, potentially get to see roads across the state, our region works with placements across Washington. Primarily the Moses Lake, Spokane, Colville, Yakima, and Newport areas.  As well as occasional opportunities to other regions.

Drive from the Heart requirements:

Be over 18 years of age Have a valid driver's license Have a reliable vehicle Pass a background check Have car insurance Complete CPR & First Aide 

Please reach out to me, Garett Neumann, by email or phone If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer driver, I would love to meet with you and talk about how little/much you can help. Every drive counts. 

Garett.neumann@dcyf.wa.gov or 509-344-9914

Thank you, we’re looking forward to meeting you!

Every child deserves a full belly and a bright future. Join us each week to assemble weekend meals for over 11,000 students across the Inland Northwest. Roll up your sleeves and be part of a fun, fast-paced volunteer shift, complete with music, teamwork and the joy of making a real impact!

TO SIGN UP CLICK HERE

Location: Circling Raven Golf Club (Worley, ID)
Event Date: 2026 Date TBD | Venue contact/lead: Julie Wukelic
Volunteer Sign-up (start now): Please complete this short form to begin: https://formstack.io/C2339

Why volunteer?

Be part of a joyful fundraising day that supports Believe in Me’s work for marginalized youth. Volunteers are essential — you’ll meet great people, support scholarships and programs, and help deliver a smooth, fun event. All volunteers receive training, a volunteer t-shirt, lunch, and a heartfelt thank-you from the Believe in Me team.

General Expectations (all volunteers)

Shift length: Typical shifts are 4–10 hours, depending on role. Day-of roles often have morning (6:00–12:30), afternoon (11:30–5:00), and evening (4:30–8:30) shifts. Exact times will be confirmed after signup.

Training: A brief orientation/training session before the event (in-person or virtual). Role leads will run short on-site briefings.

Age requirements: Most roles are open to volunteers 18+. Cash handling, alcohol service support, and driving/shuttle duties require additional documentation.

Attire: Volunteer t-shirt provided; comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate outerwear recommended.

Perks: Volunteer t-shirt, lunch, event parking, networking, and a letter of appreciation/verification of hours upon request.

How to Apply

Complete the volunteer enrollment form now: https://formstack.io/C2339

You will be contacted within 3–7 business days with role options, shift times, and orientation details.

We’ll confirm your role, arrival time, and any role-specific requirements (e.g., training, ID).

Questions? Email the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@believeinme.org or call (206) 818-3043.

PRE-EVENT Roles (weeks → days before event)

These roles are remote/on-site pre-event tasks. Time commitment: 2–40 hours (varies).

1. Sponsorship & Outreach Assistant — 5 needed

Duties: Help prepare sponsor packets, follow-up emails/calls, schedule sponsor meetings, track sponsor materials.

Skills: Comfortable on phone/email, basic CRM use (Salesforce/GiveButter helpful).

Ideal: Great for people who love sales/fundraising.

2. Auction & Prize Intake Coordinator — 4 needed

Duties: Log auction donations, create descriptions/certificates, photograph items, coordinate pick-up/drop-off, assemble silent-auction displays.

Skills: Good organization, inventory systems, photography and spreadsheet skills.

3. Print & Materials Prep — 3 needed

Duties: Coordinate printing of signage, programs, name badges, assemble sponsor packets and player gift bags.

Skills: Detail-oriented, good at following lists, lifting boxes.

4. Logistics & Setup Planner — 3 needed

Duties: Build site map, order/rent equipment, coordinate vendor arrival times and course needs.

Skills: Event planning, communication with vendors.

5. Social Media & Communications Support — 4 needed

Duties: Create social posts, coordinate sponsor shout-outs, live social coverage during event.

Skills: Social media savvy, photography/video helpful.

DAY-OF Roles (critical)

These are the core operational roles — time commitment typically 6–10 hours.

6. Volunteer Coordinator / Lead — 2 needed

Duties: Manage volunteer check-in, coordinate role leads, troubleshoot, distribute radios/assignments.

Skills: Leadership, calm under pressure, excellent communicator.

7. Registration & Check-In Team — 6–8 needed

Duties: Greet golfers, verify registrations, distribute player packets, sell on-site add-ons, collect waivers.

Skills: Customer service, basic cash/credit processing, tablet use.

8. Scoring Table / Scoring App Operators — 4 needed

Duties: Input scores, manage leaderboard displays, collect scorecards, coordinate with rules committee.

Skills: Attention to detail, comfortable with scoring software or spreadsheets.

9. Course Marshals / Hole Monitors — 12–18 needed

Duties: Ensure pace-of-play, help with directions, manage on-course activations (Mulligans, Grenade Ball), safety on holes.

Skills: Confident communicator, mobile (golf cart or walking), problem-solver.

10. On-Course Activation Hosts — 8–12 needed

Duties: Staff specialty holes (closest-to-pin, longest drive), run games, sell add-ons, collect money or validate purchases.

Skills: Persuasive, customer-oriented, comfortable handling small transactions.

11. Beverage Cart / Drink Station Assistants — 4–6 needed

Duties: Stock and sell refreshments (if permitted), monitor drink stations, keep inventory.

Skills: Friendly, quick service, responsible alcohol protocol knowledge where applicable.

12. Food & Beverage / Hospitality Assistants — 6–10 needed

Duties: Boxed lunch distribution, dinner service support, VIP hospitality, catering liaison.

Skills: Foodservice experience helpful, customer service.

13. Silent Auction & Merchandise Team — 6 needed

Duties: Manage silent-auction displays, mobile bidding support, answer bidder questions, sell raffle tickets and merch, handle receipts.

Skills: Cashless/mobile bidding familiarity helpful; cash handling if needed (min. age 18).

14. Live Auction Assistants & Paddle Raise Runners — 4–6 needed

Duties: Assist auctioneer, collect bidder paddles, process payments, help deliver auction items.

Skills: Fast, organized, comfortable with public interaction.

15. Prize Table & Awards Coordinator — 3 needed

Duties: Prepare trophies/awards, manage award presentation and winner photos.

Skills: Attentive, reliable.

16. Parking & Shuttle Attendants — 6–8 needed

Duties: Direct parking, assist shuttles from overflow lots, ensure smooth arrival/departure flow.

Skills: Confident directing traffic, friendly, valid driver’s license for shuttle duties.

17. Setup & Teardown Crew — 8–12 needed (early start / late finish)

Duties: Move signage, set up tents/tables, place hole signage, tear down, load vehicles.

Skills: Able to lift boxes/tents, comfortable with physical labor.

18. Sponsor Liaison / VIP Concierge — 4 needed

Duties: Escort sponsors to their activations, ensure sponsor benefits are honored, collect sponsor feedback.

Skills: High-level customer service, professional demeanor.

19. Cash Handling & Finance Reconciliation — 2–3 needed (18+ only)

Duties: Handle any on-site cash, reconcile GiveButter/merchant reports, deliver proceeds to finance lead.

Skills: Trustworthy, basic accounting familiarity, comfortable with reconciliation procedures.

20. Photography / Videography Assistants — 2–4 needed

Duties: Capture course action shots, VIPs, and awards; assist the contracted photographer or cover social needs.

Skills: Camera experience, good eye for storytelling.

21. First Aid / Safety Point — 1–2 needed (EMT/First Aid preferred)

Duties: Respond to minor injuries, coordinate emergency response, have first-aid kit on hand.

Skills: First aid/CPR or EMT preferred.

22. Rules Committee / Tournament Official — 2–3 needed (golf-experienced)

Duties: Adjudicate disputes, provide rulings, keep play fair and timely.

Skills: Golf rules knowledge preferred.

23. Course Photography Assistant / Social Media Runner — 1–2 needed

Duties: Quickly upload photos to social media, share sponsor tags, update live feed.

Skills: Social media and fast editing skills.

Safety & Policies

Volunteers required to follow Believe in Me’s volunteer code of conduct and safety policies.

Cash-handling volunteers must be 18+ and will receive specific training.

Volunteers may be asked to sign a waiver or confidentiality agreement depending on role.

If you have any health/accessibility needs, please indicate them on the signup form so we can accommodate.

Perks & Recognition

Event volunteer t-shirt and lunch/dinner (as scheduled).

Volunteer certificate and letter upon request.

Post-event appreciation gathering and spotlight in Believe in Me’s communications.

Networking with local business leaders, golfers, and community members.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I choose more than one role?
A: Yes. Indicate your top 3 role preferences on the form. We’ll do our best to match you to your strengths.

Q: What if I can only volunteer for setup or teardown?
A: Great — we need heavy support for both. Please specify your availability on the form.

Q: Do volunteers get to play golf?
A: Volunteer shifts are not typically paired with a complimentary foursome. Occasionally we offer volunteer appreciation opportunities — ask the Volunteer Coordinator.

Ready to Get Started?

Please complete the volunteer intake form now: https://formstack.io/C2339

After you submit the form:

A Believe in Me representative will contact you to confirm your role, shift time, and orientation details.

Please watch your email and phone for confirmation messages.

Contact for questions: volunteers@believeinme.org | (206) 818-3043

The goal of the Reading Buddy Program is to help children improve their reading skills & gain confidence as readers.

The program pairs volunteers, as mentors, with elementary school students.

Students meet with their reading buddy once per week for 8 weeks at the students’ school to read together one-on-one and foster a love of reading. Each reading buddy is a volunteer who has passed a background check and received training.

You can help a child improve their reading skills & gain confidence as a reader.

A reading buddy is a volunteer who loves reading and enjoys spending time with kids.

As a reading buddy, you meet with an elementary school student once per week for 8 weeks to read together one-on-one and foster a love of reading.

Volunteer RequirementsMust be 16 years or olderProvide consent to a background checkAttend an orientationCommit to at least one 8-week sessionApply online using the Volunteer Application Portal

Visit Reading Buddy Program – Spokane County Library District for more information.