The Kirkland Police Department is looking for dedicated volunteers to join their Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART)

The first few hours after a domestic violence incident can be critical for victims of domestic violence. DART volunteers provide crisis intervention and support to victims of domestic violence immediately following a domestic violence incident.

The volunteer may assist the family by helping to locate necessities such as shelter, food, and clothing and to create a safety plan. DART volunteers provide information about community resources, the criminal justice system, and victim rights.

DART Volunteers also assist victims during the court process that follows the initial incident by providing information, referrals, and emotional support.

• Must complete 20 hours of required training (a long weekend in October 2022, date TBD), including a patrol officer ride-along.
• Must commit to volunteering for at least one shift per month, for a minimum of 1 year. 
• Must have a valid Washington State Driver's License and insurance.
• Must be 21 years of age or older. 
• Must pass a Kirkland Police Department background check and a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer test—similar to a polygraph.
• Must have a commitment to assisting victims and families of domestic violence.
• Must have strong listening and problem solving skills.
• Prior social work experience preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to work independently Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

To apply, please complete the City of Kirkland ongoing volunteer application and indicate your interest in public safety/emergency management (DART Program)

The City of Kirkland is partnering with the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to perform litter pickups in Kirkland along I-405 and State Route (SR) 520. WSDOT relies on the Department of Ecology (DOE) Summer Youth crews to remove litter, but due to Covid-19, DOE litter operations have been severely limited.

What does it mean to volunteer through WSDOT’s "Adopt-A-Highway” program? WSDOT supplies litter bags, pickers, hard hats, safety vests, cones, and road work signs to all volunteers. They prefer groups between 2-6 people, and do not allow volunteers in the medians. Once the segments of I-405 and SR520 have been determined safe for volunteers, WSDOT creates an agreement for litter picking, sends the needed paperwork as well as a link to a required safety video, and then you’re off to the clean-up!

If you, or someone you know might be interested in helping clean up Kirkland’s segments of I-405 and SR520 and want to participate in a litter pick up event, please respond via email to Frank O’Neal at ONealFA@wsdot.wa.gov – Frank is WSDOT’s Adopt a Highway coordinator for the Kirkland area.

Summer is in full swing with the Friday Market at Juanita Beach. The City is looking for volunteers to help with set up, tear down, and staff the information and kids' booths.

When: Every Friday, ending Sep 30, 2022, from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm. 

Where: 9703 Juanita Dr. NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. 

If you are interested, please fill out an ongoing volunteer application here or give our Juanita Market coordinator a call Robert Hezlep at (425) 587-3385.

The Green Kirkland Partnership needs your help this summer with volunteer watering to nurture baby native plants in the natural forested areas of Kirkland’s parks. This is a great opportunity to spend time in the cool and serene forest while helping your local park! 

Volunteers in this role commit to serving 1 -2 hours per week, during most weeks June through August on their own time and schedule. Volunteers aged 18 and over can serve solo while volunteers age 14-18 need to serve in teams (you bring your buddy). Volunteers under age 14 will need to serve alongside a parent/guardian. 

Volunteer should be comfortable carrying water cans or hoses off-trail over uneven terrain to water baby trees in our forests. A brief orientation and service agreement are required for this fun summer volunteer role.

Contact Green Kirkland via email for more details if you are interested in this ongoing volunteer commitment: greenkirkland@kirklandwa.gov

Visit www.greenkirkland.org for more information about community-based forest stewardship in Kirkland.