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Are you looking for an opportunity to join the warmest, most wonderful group of volunteers anywhere? We invite you to join our team! Nikkei Concerns' volunteers range in age from the very young to the very old, and are at the heart of all we do. Our volunteers allow our organization to reach higher, go farther, and serve hundreds more than we ever could without them. They serve in an endless variety of ways, but have one trait in common: generosity that comes from a sense of kimochi -- a deep, compassionate sense of caring for the residents and participants of our programs.

Here are just some of the ways that you can volunteer your time:

Seattle Keiro
Skilled Nursing Facility

• Visit once a week with a resident
  
• Assist with gardening and maintenance
  
• Sew lap covers
  
• Deliver meals to residents
  
• Fluff and fold resident clothing
  
• Co-lead a resident activity
  
• Assist a resident with an arts and crafts activity
  
• Drive residents on a field trip
  
• Help with filing and data entry

Nikkei Manor
Assisted Living

• Serve as tour guide or driver on a field trip
  
• Escort a resident shopping
  
• Conduct BINGO on a Saturday afternoon
  
• Assist with gardening and maintenance
  
• Serve as a volunteer receptionist

Kokoro Kai
Adult Day Program

• Drive participants from their homes to the program
  
• Serve tea, snacks and lunch to participants
  
• Co-lead light exercises
  
• Help participants with arts and crafts
  
• Sing with participants
  
• Serve as a personal needs assistant or escort

Nikkei Horizons
Continuing Education Program

• Teach your special skill, hobby or talent to older adult learners
  
• Drive participants to nearby points of interest
  
• Help brainstorm ideas for new classes and field trip destinations

Additional Opportunities

• Work a shift at the Nikkei Concerns booth at a community festival
  
• Anything else you can think of! We're open to your creative ideas!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. If I only have a few hours a month to give, is there a volunteer opportunity for me?

Yes! Whether you have a few hours a month, or several days a week, your time and talents are welcome.

2. How do I sign up and learn more?
   

(See below)

Contact Information

For more information, please contact
Megumi Sherrill
Volunteer and Events Coordinator
(206) 726-7830
msherrill@nikkeiconcerns.org

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