Fundraising Events & Outreach Volunteers
There are several ways to get involved and help advance Outdoors for All’s mission through community engagement and outreach. See the volunteer roles below to learn more.
Fundraising Events
Come volunteer at the St. Patrick’s Day Dash at the Seattle Center! Proceeds support Outdoors for All.
Date: Sunday, March 15
Location: Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center
Volunteer Roles and Times:
Beer Garden Pouring Station Volunteer (8:30 AM – 1 PM)
Volunteers will help staff beer pouring stations with the assistance of an on-site manager. Accept payment via Square readers and cash. Volunteers DON’T need to check IDs. Must be 21+
The Big Taste is a wine, beer, cider, and distilled spirits tasting event hosted by the University Sunrise Rotary Club. Proceeds benefit Outdoors for All.
Volunteers are invited to stay and enjoy the event at no cost after their shift concludes. Volunteers 21+ will receive five drink tickets.
Date: Sunday, April 12
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Block 41 Event Space
115 Bell St, Seattle, WA
Volunteer Roles and Times:
Set Up (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Assist with event setup. Set up tables and chairs, tasting glasses, and prepare registration, rotary information, charity information, and retail areas. Support band setup as directed. Place signage and assist with additional logistics as needed.
Registration (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Check ID of all guests who want to be served alcohol; provide wrist bracelets to affirm ID check. Check in guests from guest lists or tickets, and sell tickets the night of the event. Volunteers must be 21+.
Outdoors for All Info Tent (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Staff info stations, which may include the wine toss or spin‑the‑wheel activity. Maintain a friendly and engaging presence when answering guest questions. Distribute bottled water and assist with light cleanup.
Photographer (4:00 PM – 7:30 PM)
Photograph the event and guests. Must provide own camera and be comfortable with minimal direction.
Clean Up (6:30 PM – 8:30 PM)
Bag recycling, compost, and trash; clean off tables; and return all tables and chairs to storage. Assist tasting vendors with loading their vehicles. Mop up spills and complete other duties as needed.
Outreach Events
Help represent Outdoors for All by welcoming attendees, sharing program and volunteer information, and engaging the public to raise mission awareness and build community connections at this outdoor wellness festival.
Date: Saturday, March 28
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Sunset Beach, Lake Sammamish State Park
Age Requirement: 21+
Responsibilities:
- Assist an Outdoors for All staff member with setting up the table and promotional materials
- Represent Outdoors for All in a warm, positive, and welcoming manner
- Build rapport with partners, event hosts, and community members
- Engage with attendees and answer questions about:
- Outdoors for All programs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Our mission and impact
Requirements:
- Comfortable engaging with the public; outgoing and approachable
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with Outdoors for All’s mission and programs
- Professional, friendly demeanor
- Reliable personal transportation to and from event locations
- Ability to carry lightweight outreach materials (e.g., tablecloth, flyers)
Training:
- All outreach events are attended with an Outdoors for All staff member
- Ongoing support available from the Volunteer Coordinator at Outdoors for All
Benefits:
- Strengthen your public engagement and communication skills
- Help expand Outdoors for All’s reach and impact in the community
- Opportunity to attend diverse community events
- Play a key role in volunteer recruitment and participant outreach
Flyer Distribution
Flyer Distribution Volunteers help expand Outdoors for All’s community presence by distributing promotional materials in their local neighborhoods. Volunteers will receive an email notification to stop by the Outdoors for All Headquarters to pick up marketing materials, then post flyers at locations of their choosing; workplaces, coffee shops, bulletin boards, gyms, recreation centers, schools, and other public‑facing locations.
Dates: Flexible. Volunteers will receive a notification for new flyers via email, along with a suggested posting window (e.g., “Please post between November 1–December 1”). Posting windows generally span about four weeks.
Time: Flexible / On your own schedule
Location: Community locations of your choosing. King/Pierce county only.
Age Requirement: 18+
Responsibilities:
- Pick up flyers from the Outdoors for All Headquarters
- Post flyers in community locations you frequent (coffee shops, gyms, workplaces, bulletin boards, etc.)
- Please Note: Always check with the location’s staff before posting. Some places do not allow public flyers.
- Have a brief, informal conversation afterward with the Volunteer Coordinator about where you posted flyers
- Represent Outdoors for All positively when interacting with community members
Benefits:
- Easy way to support our mission year‑round
- Helps directly increase program visibility and volunteer recruitment
- Flexible, self-paced involvement