Needs From: Volunteer Center of Kitsap County

Graduate Strong provides financial aid filing assistance to youth and families in schools and in the community. We are looking for volunteers interested in supporting these efforts through events with groups and 1:1. 

Training is required and offered twice per year (fall/spring). Financial Aid Navigators have access to a calendar showing all of the potential events to participate in and sign up on their own when available. Fall (October 1-Dec 15) is the busiest time of the year with many events scheduled primarily during the day Monday-Friday. 

Graduate Strong hosts school and community Welcome to Your Future events throughout the year. The event allows youth to explore careers they are interested in, learn about what education journey is necessary for the career, as well as the earning potential for the career. Youth navigate through a simulation where they "spend" their monthly salary for their career of interest to consider their lifestyle choices related to housing, utilities, food and other living expenses. 

We are interested in volunteers willing and able to assist at these events throughout the year- little to no training is required. No prior knowledge or experience necessary but could be somewhat helpful. 

Interested volunteers will be contacted when events are scheduled throughout the year during the day and in the evening. The time commitment for each event is approximately 1-2 hours.