Kids and teens: Are you interested in learning from your elders? Adults: Do you have knowledge or skills you would like to share with High Point Youth? Join the Youth Mentoring Committee to promote positive interactions betweeen youth and adults by developing mentor opportunities and activities.

For more information contact Andrew Mead, Neighborhood Association Trustee: andrew.mead@highpointneighborhood.org or at 206.922.3721.

Are you interested in…

• Being active in the community?
• Meeting other West Seattle neighbors and families?
• Developing relevant and useful experience for your career?
• Learning about different cultures and languages?
• Sharing your knowledge or help in a variety of ways?

Then the High Point Family Center is looking for you!

We are seeking volunteers to share their skills or provide assistance during our program activities or classes.

Classes:

• Computer Basics
• Knitting, Sewing, Scrap Booking, or other hands on crafts
• Cooking – Nutritious Simple Meals & Healthy Meals on a Budget
• Working with Families and Youth
• Gardening

Community Activities:

• Ceremonies and Celebration
• Field Trips
• Walking Group
• Parent and Child Play Groups

Student Learning and Enrichment:

• Tutoring and Homework Assistance
• Reading Programs

Office Support:

• Make reminder calls to clients
• Data entry
• Filing and organizing paperwork

Training and support provided. Time and hours are flexible and on-going. Please contact Dena Nelson, Family Connections Coordinator at 206.923.3266 for information and questions.

The High Point Family Center is dedicated to supporting families and community. It provides a gathering place and information and resources for residents of High Point and surrounding West Seattle communities. We provide programs that promote strong families, literacy and self sufficiency. Our multilingual staff will help you connect to resources depending on your needs and interests such as employment, training, schools, health care, food bank, and utility assistance.

The High Point Family Center is located at 6558 35th Avenue SW (corner of Holly Street).

Our Drop-In Center hours are Tuesdays from 10am-2pm, Thursdays from 3-7pm and Saturdays from 11am-2pm.