The Sophia Way has just launched a Youth Engagement Committee, designed to empower young leaders in the Bellevue/Kirkland area who want to support women experiencing homelessness.

Our committee will have three dynamic subcommittees to choose from, allowing students to engage in ways that align with their skills and interests:

1.     Community Nourishment: Ideal for those passionate about cooking, meal coordination, and community outreach, this team will focus on meal donations, volunteer recruitment, and creative ways to support our meal programs.

2.     Events: For students who thrive on planning and executing memorable activities, this team will focus on organizing events and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

3.     Resource Champions: Perfect for students who enjoy fundraising and building relationships, this team will lead donation drives and strengthen our resource development efforts.

Our first meeting will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, October 29^th from 5:30-6:30. Any high school student eager to help and available to volunteer in person in the Bellevue/Kirkland area is welcome to apply. Monthly meetings will remain on zoom to ensure we can incorporate as many students as possible in a wide geographic area.

Time Commitment:
We understand how busy students are, so meetings aren’t required but highly encouraged for the best experience. Here’s the general commitment:

1. One weekday evening meeting per month (1 hour)
2. One additional monthly subcommittee meeting (time TBD)
3. Time to complete your volunteer task (varies based on the project, and you choose your level of participation)
   
   To apply, students can complete our short application—it’s just a chance for us to get to know them better and understand their interests. Everyone who applies will be accepted!

What: Join the Seattle Aquarium to learn more about salmon! Trained naturalists will be on-site to help you spot spawning salmon and learn about the things we can all do to help them. Free and family-friendly!

Who: All ages

When: Saturdays (August – October), 10:30 am – 3:30 pm

Where: Cedar River (August – September) & Location varies (October) *Please visit the website for specific dates and locations

Fees: Free

Visit Cedar River Salmon Journey

Are you a high school or college-aged kid looking to earn extra income and gain valuable experience this summer? LifePort is looking for dependable, motivated, and hard-working people to assist in our production areas. List of positions that are open below:

• Cabinet builder trainee
• Facilities / Maintenance Assistant
• Production technician
• Mechanical assembler
• Inventory clerk

Apply: LifePort Summer Internship

Become a Student Ambassador

Amplify your impact and establish yourself as a mentor and leader in your community while developing the technical skills and emotional intelligence you need to succeed. The Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors community is for students who want to use tech to solve real-world problems with like-minded peers, establish themselves as mentors and leaders in their community, and amplify their impact.  Student Ambassadors get the opportunity to connect with other students around the world (from 102 countries and counting!), foster their own online communities, get training and earn certifications, and tackle practical challenges, all while building key technical and soft skills to help them succeed.  They can also make meaningful progress on the socially significant issues that they care about. 

https://studentambassadors.microsoft.com/

Fred Hutch has compiled a list of internships available for high school students ages 16 and up. Internship requirements are defined for each opportunity.

Click here for the list.

The Junior Health Scholar program allows high school students between the ages of 16-18 to shadow a current Health Scholar. Alongside their college student mentor, Junior Health Scholars observe how care delivery and administrative teams work together to deliver excellent care and explore whether a career in health care is right for them. The program is offered year-round at select sites in California, Washington and Hawaii. Most individuals complete the program in nine (9) months with a commitment of one 4-hour shift per week. For those looking to complete the program faster, we offer a 3-month option where you will receive priority shift selection. 

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

My office has had great success in recruiting HS interns so I wanted to reach out and see if there are any rising juniors/seniors that are interested in working to gain experience in a business office setting. 

My office is seeking students that are quick learners, enjoy helping others, computer savvy, and have a great attitude.  Tasks consist of making calls to clients, scheduling appointments, and other clerical work.  We provide paid internships that offer flexible hours, business training, mentorship, and a fun working environment.  

The owner/agent, Theresa Nguyen, writes up a glowing letter of recommendation that students can use for college apps.

Contact

Theresa H. Nguyen Insurance and Financial Services, Inc.
State Farm Insurance and Financial Services

1550 140th Avenue NE, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98005

Direct number  •  425-236-1100

nancy_ta@yahoo.com

LEAP is the first-of-its-kind humane education program to reach high school students as a compassionate alternative to traditional agricultural programs like 4H and FFA.

LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet) is a revolutionary humane education program designed specifically for high school students who love animals. Hosted by 32 participating farmed animal sanctuaries across the nation, LEAP combines interactive curriculum modules with hands-on learning activities, leadership training, and real-world skill development. LEAP aims to prepare the next generation of changemakers to tackle the challenges of animal cruelty, climate change, food deserts, and habitat loss, and encourages them to devise solutions for a more compassionate, sustainable food system. 

During the school year for approximately 10 hours per month, students will meet at Pasado’s Safe Haven to care for rescued animals, assist with infrastructure projects, and participate in a humane education curriculum, all culminating in an annual scholarship competition and final group presentation to family and friends!

LEAP 2024-2025 Schedule: LEAPers will meet on the third Saturday of each month from 10am-3pm at Pasado’s Safe Haven in Monroe, WA. LEAPers will also be required to complete 4 service hours per month during November-June of the session.

In addition to investigating animal cruelty crimes and providing sanctuary and rehabilitation to animals who have suffered from abuse and neglect, we also advocate for better laws to protect animals and work to educate the public about how they can help end animal suffering. Through our uniquely comprehensive programs, we are able to help thousands of animals every year and spread a message of compassion to countless people.

LOCATION: Sultan, WA

PHONE NUMBER:(360) 793-9393

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have reliable transportation to a participating chapter

• Must be available to meet monthly time commitments (see application for varying sanctuary dates/times).