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SSW community, consider volunteering with us for the SSW career fair (in-person) next Friday. Interest form here: https://forms.office.com/r/dWceNPi1zc

(In-Person) SSW Career Fair

Many of our SSW partner agencies want to recruit and hire you! Come learn more about exciting opportunities at a range of organizations and connect with hiring managers and agency representatives about how to apply successfully. Stay tuned for more details about visiting agencies. Interested in learning how to prepare for an in-person career fair? See: https://careers.uw.edu/in-person-career-fairs/ 

SSW students- many of our SSW partner agencies want to recruit and hire you! Come learn more about exciting opportunities at a range of organizations and hear from hiring managers and agency representatives about how to apply successfully. Stay tuned for more details about visiting agencies. Interested in learning how to prepare for a virtual career fair? See: https://careers.uw.edu/virtual-career-fairs/ 

Learn more about your career series here: SSW Spring Career Series 2025. If you have accommodation requests relating to access needs, disability, and/or health condition, please contact your SSW Student Services: sswstdnt@uw.edu.

Our SSW partner agencies want to recruit and hire you! Come learn about exciting career and employment opportunities from over 30 organizations, and hear from our hiring managers and agency representatives about how to apply successfully. See below to peruse participating agencies. Interested in learning how to prepare for a career fair? See: https://careers.uw.edu/in-person-career-fairs/  

There are two opportunities to participate in the Career Fair:

Join us at our in-person career fair:
📅 Friday, May 2nd, 2025
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM: RSVP for the in-person session

Promotional flyer for the SSW In-Person Career Fair, featuring participating agencies

Participating Agencies

Agencies underneath will be participating in the in-person session:

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(Revised 4/17) MSW students, consider volunteering with the Seattle/King County Clinic at Seattle Center. Social Workers are in critical demand.

Note: In order to volunteer in this role, you must have also have a clinical supervisor fully registered for *remote supervision* by Thursday, April 17th. Your supervisor can register at volunteers.seattlecenter.org. Please feel free to reach out if you or your supervisor need any support with registration.

Register to Volunteer for the 2025 Seattle/King County Clinic! The Seattle/King County Clinic is a four-day volunteer-driven event at Seattle Center that provides free dental, vision and medical care to anyone in the region who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare.

Thanks to your generosity, time, and abilities, over nine years the Clinic has served 30,000 patients and provided more than $26 million in care. We invite you to join us for another rewarding experience April 24-27, 2025 at Seattle Center.

for questions, please contact: SKCClinic@seattlecenter.org | 206-615-1835

MSW students, the One Health Clinic is seeking volunteers to assist at their clinics on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.


The One Health Clinic serves youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. Volunteers provide integrated medical and veterinary care for both clients and their pets. Volunteers play a crucial role in the clinic by:

  • Acting as navigators
  • Assisting clients with intake paperwork.
  • Accompanying clients to both medical and veterinary appointments.

This is a great opportunity to get involved in a unique model of care and cultivate relationships with both human and animal medical professionals.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

  • March 26th
  • April 9th & 30th
  • May 14th & 28th

Please email Hilary McLeland-Wieser (hmclel@uw.edu) with any questions. 

MSW students seeking service learning & leadership experience, consider this opportunity with the University District Street Medicine. Commence forwarded message:

University District Street Medicine (UDSM) is a student-run, interprofessional volunteer organization dedicated to improving health equity among those in Seattle’s University District. We currently have 5 regularly scheduled outreach sites, serving different areas within the U-District community by providing individuals with basic medical services through street outreaches and clinic-based care. We are recruiting for multiple leadership position openings in UDSM starting in March! Applications are due Feb 17th.

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The Norton Sound Health Corporation CAMP Department is now recruiting for the Summercise Program in Nome, Alaska. For over 20 years, this internship has been focused on community health, diabetes prevention, pediatric nutrition and nutrition programming and has afforded students the opportunity for mentorship from dietitians and health educators on staff and hands on experience in rotations such as clinical, food service, and outpatient nutrition counseling and biometric screenings. 

All expenses are covered (travel, lodging).  Interns also receive a stipend for food expenses. 

Learn more about the program and apply by 2/18/2025.  

MSW students, consider volunteering with the Seattle/King County Clinic at Seattle Center:

Volunteer registration for the 2025 Seattle/King County Clinic is now open!  The Seattle/King County Clinic is a four-day volunteer-driven event at Seattle Center that provides free dental, vision and medical care to anyone in the region who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare.

Thanks to your generosity, time, and abilities, over nine years the Clinic has served 30,000 patients and provided more than $26 million in care. We invite you to join us for another rewarding experience April 24-27, 2025 at Seattle Center. Also, don’t forget set up and take down in the days before and after the event as well as eyeglasses dispensing in late May.

for questions, please contact: SKCClinic@seattlecenter.org | 206-615-1835

MSW students, the UW Service Learning & Outreach Engagement team are looking for students who are interested in volunteering hands-on activities to middle and high school students interested in health profession careers. Bring a friend or two to a volunteering event!

Below are dates, times, and locations for your consideration.

  • December 5th Mt Rainier HS  between 11:30-1:15pm (1 hour time)
  • December 10th and 11th  (6 total sessions over 2 days). We have a faculty member who is participating on December 10th.  There are 30-40 8th graders per group. Do not have to participate in all 6 sessions.
  • December 10 Federal Way HS:  (11:30am-12:30 or 12-1:00 pm)
  • December 13 Raisbeck another program at 10:30-11:30 am
  • February 27 Evergreen HS between 11:30 am-1:15 pm (1 hour time)
  • March 4th Sound Careers in Healthcare (DFAD working with Washington Alliance for Better Schools and HILT). Need as many programs as possible as will be at Seattle Center hands-on activities for underserved High Schools in area
  • May TBD Wenatchee HS would like to bring in 200 students

Contact Nora Coronado, Program Director: Workforce Inclusion and Healthcare System Equity (WIHSE) at ncorona@uw.edu if you are interested.

The UW Career & Internship Center is sponsoring two career fairs for Winter 2025—one with an in-person format, and one with a virtual format. See below for date, time, and registration logistics.

Job and internship fairs help Huskies connect with recruiters actively seeking interns, part-time help, and new college grads for a wide range of roles. Career fairs are typically a new experience for college students, so we’ve put together some resources to help you understand, prepare, and thrive!

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The University District Street Medicine currently has leadership openings for several outreach manger roles and a program administrative role (remote). If you are a current volunteer and are interested in leadership, we strongly encourage you to apply! Current openings are:

  • Tent City 3 outreach manager (2 openings)
  • Mobile Health Van outreach manager (1 opening)
  • Preceptor coordinator (1 opening)

If you are interested in any of the leadership positions (you can select more than one!), please apply by November 15th: https://forms.office.com/r/NwK08p2mKk

Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact the co-director team-

For descriptions of available roles, please see below.

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Please join us on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 11:00am-2:30pm for the 2024 Fall Job & Internship Fair, hosted at the Husky Union Building. This fair is open to all majors and years of study, including alumni, of all three UW campuses and community members. You can expect to see employers representing all industries on Fair Day.

Registration is currently open on Handshake. You’ll first need to make, or connect an account. https://uw.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/49851

Never attended an in-person career fair before?

A career fair is a connection opportunity for employers who have open roles and students who are currently in the job search phase. At an in-person career fair, events are hosted on campus in a large meeting space, wherein employers set up booths for students and alumni to visit. In-person career fairs are a great way for students to meet face-to-face with representatives of companies that appeal to students’ majors, interests, and goals.

Learn more about how you can prepare on our website, https://careers.uw.edu/in-person-career-fairs.

Conversations to Remember, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated towards combating loneliness and isolation felt by senior citizens, is interested in working with students! Their virtual visit program matches 2-3 college students with residents of long-term care, assisted living, and memory care communities for virtual video visits. These residents have been suffering from isolation, and are in need of kindred spirits to brighten their days just by speaking with them. They provide training to the students in the program about the best ways to interact with the seniors, as well as additional support throughout their service. Since these visits are virtual, students can do it without needing travel. This program is free of charge to seniors across the country. See more details below.

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The UW CELE Center’s Community-Engaged Courses program has an available opportunity for one undergraduate or graduate student. Our team is looking for an hourly communications assistant (position description attached). This would be a great position for someone who may be interested in gaining experience working with our nonprofit, governmental organization, and school community partners.

Students from all departments and fields of study are encouraged to apply. Applicants should please submit all materials via email by Monday, August 19 to engage@uw.edu.  More information below.

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Sharing this volunteer camp counselor opportunity with the Wing Luke Museum for their 2024 Summer Camp season! The Wing Luke is hoping to cultivate a welcoming and affirming experience for this year’s campers and are looking for the following qualities:

  • High school aged or older. There is no age limit: we are looking for folks who are mature, accountable, and open to working with kids and other prospective counselors!
  • Experience with caring for children, such as babysitting
  • Strong interest in teaching art, working with children from a wide range of ages, and helping children explore cultures
  • Must be willing to complete an interview & fill out a background check

Prospective counselors must commit to at least 1 of the following weeks along with an orientation/training: July 22-July 26, July 29-August 2, and/or August 5-9. Hours are 9:00am-4:30pm with breaks. See website for camp themes.

As a reminder, counselors receive volunteer benefits alongside 35-40 qualifying service hours. This includes free admission for a year, discounts in our Marketplace, and more!

Please see below for more info to apply. Applications have been extended and close on Friday, July 5th at 11:59PM PST.

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A career fair is a connection opportunity for employers who have open roles and students who are currently in the job search phase. Virtual career fairs are hosted on an online platform; the UW Career & Internship Center uses Handshake, which offers students an opportunity to connect with employers in two ways: 30-minute Group Sessions and 10-minute 1:1 Sessions. Virtual career fairs are a great way for students to meet with representatives of companies that appeal to students’ majors, interests, and goals in a virtual setting, which can be less overwhelming and more efficient than in-person career fairs.

The 2024 Virtual Summer Job & Internship Fair is open to all majors and years of study, including alumni of all three UW campuses. As of June 10 at 8am PT, registration is open to UW Seattle students and alum. Registration will open to UW Bothell and UW Tacoma students and alumni on June 14 at 8am PT.

DATE:

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

LOCATION:

Virtual, via Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/48968

TIME:

11:30am – 2:30pm PT

MORE INFORMATION:

Student registration takes place in Handshake. As of June 17th, 2024, registration is officially open.

When registration opens, you must A. register for the fair, and B. sign up for sessions with employers. There is no way to participate in the fair without signing up for employer sessions.

Never attended a virtual career fair before? Learn more about how you can prepare on our website, https://careers.uw.edu/virtual-career-fairs.

Event is hosted by the UW Career and Internship Center.

Questions or feedback? Contact: cicevents@uw.edu

Remember to join us tomorrow, June 18, from 11:00am-2:00pm in the UW Seattle Husky Union Building for this exciting chance to engage with employers hiring for open roles! This fair is open to all students and all school years (including graduate students and alumni) across all majors. No advance registration is required.

Don’t Forget!

  1. Location: 2nd Floor Ballroom, Husky Union Building, UW Seattle campus
  2. There is no mandatory dress code, but we recommend business casual.
  3. Bring your Husky Card. If you do not have your Husky card, no problem! Just let our staff at the check-in table know.
  4. Update your resume in Handshake. Printed copies are welcome, but not necessary.
  5. Consider leaving your backpack or bags at home. It will be warm and crowded in the ballroom. A supervised ‘drop zone’ will be available, but leaving your backpack there is at your own risk.

Be sure to download The Handshake App! Use the app to view the list of attending employers and see what roles those employers are hiring for. Access the map to navigate employer booths Scan in at each employer booth, which keeps a log of who you visited and shares your resume with the recruiting team

We’re excited to extend an invitation for you to volunteer at our upcoming events:

Seattle Marathon Summer (June 22nd)

7am at Seward Park

https://raceroster.com/events/2024/78390/2024-seattle-marathons-summer-5k10khalf-marathon-and-kids-fun-run/volunteer

UW Medicine Seattle Health & Fitness Expo (November 29th and 30th)

11am – 7pm at The Westin Seattle

Seattle Kids Marathon (November 30th)

 10am – 11am at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall

UW Medicine Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon (December 1st)
Half 7:30am at Seattle Center

https://raceroster.com/events/2024/82141/2024-uw-medicine-seattle-marathon-and-half-marathon

We would be delighted to have you join us.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at volunteer@seattlemarathon.org. Jessica and I, along with the entire SMA Volunteer Team, are here to assist you in any way we can.

The Advanced Clinical Training Program is recruiting for their next cohort! Calling all mental health professionals looking to expand their clinical mental health services with families caring for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers or interested in infant and early childhood mental health consultation.

Register for a Virtual OPEN HOUSES below:

June 12, 2024, 9am – 10am – Registration link

June 25, 2024, 12pm – 1pm – Registration link

July 12, 2024, 4pm – 5pm – Registration link

July 25, 2024 12pm – 1pm – Registration link

Apply Here (Open July 1st): Advanced Clinical Training Application Portal

The Counseling Center is searching for students, faculty, and staff who would be interested in serving on its advisory board for the 2024-25 academic year. Applications due May 20th. See information and flyer below.

Apply if you want to:

  • make a difference in student mental health
  • destigmatize mental health
  • give voice to underserved students

Student Application: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=W9229i_wGkSZoBYqxQYL0ldf-vC6kQlGsVerqX_lR-RUMjJNM1owVzEzV1FMODBDSU9FNjFGN1RJRy4u

Faculty Staff Application: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=W9229i_wGkSZoBYqxQYL0ldf-vC6kQlGsVerqX_lR-RUMjJNM1owVzEzV1FMODBDSU9FNjFGN1RJRy4u

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