Become a High Impact Volunteer

Are you looking for a way to make a long-term and meaningful impact in your community as a volunteer? Do you want to help change lives while using your unique skills and passions?

If you answered yes to either of those, you may be a great fit for our High Impact Volunteer Program!

This special program is for dedicated community members like you who are committed to coming alongside vulnerable men, women and children, making a difference in our community, and volunteering their time on a regular, consistent basis.

Current High Impact Opportunities:

  • Search & Rescue (evenings): Join our evening Search & Rescue team to deliver supplies and connect with people experiencing homelessness.
  • Outreach Team Admin Support (days Mon–Fri): Provide vital behind-the-scenes administrative support to our Outreach Team during weekday hours.
  • Youth Programming (Mon–Thurs 3:30 pm–6:30 pm): Help mentor and engage youth in fun, structured after-school activities.
  • Devotions Leader in recovery programs (early mornings Mon–Fri): Lead morning devotionals to encourage and inspire participants in our recovery programs.
  • Babysitting (Saturdays & occasional other days): Care for children while their parents attend programs or classes.
  • Jefferson Campus Support (Mon–Fri daytime): Help with light campus upkeep like tending flowers, filing, and other office tasks.
  • Community Engagement Support (Mon–Fri daytime): Assist our team with preparing materials and coordinating community events.
  • Updating referral & resource documents (can be done at home): Keep our resource guides current by researching and updating community service listings from home.
  • Volunteer Ambassador Program (times vary): Represent Tacoma Rescue Mission at community events to share our work and inspire new volunteers.
  • Plan and host an activity (times vary): Create and lead a fun activity for our clients to enjoy and build community.

To be considered for a High Impact Volunteer role, please:

Create or update your volunteer account here: http://highimpact.rescue-mission.volunteerhub.com/

AND

Fill out the form below to let us know how you’re looking to get involved!

Please note: response time from TRM will be anywhere from 2-3 business days.

High Impact Volunteer Interest Form:

Have questions? Feel free to contact our Volunteer Department at volunteer@trm.org.