Why log hours?
Your volunteer hours fund refugee resettlement resources!
Through a government matching grant, volunteer hours are worth up to $25.43 per hour. Those funds are funneled back into our early employment program to help newcomers find jobs in their new community in western Washington.
Step 1: Sign up for 'Track it Forward'
- Click here to begin registration.
- Enter your information
- Click Sign Up
- Optional: Download the app to track from your phone. You must first register in Track It Forward before you can use the app.
Step 2: Log hours
Log in to Track It Forward or open the app. Fill out the appropriate fields for your volunteer position.
These are the fields you need to fill out:
- Hours: how much time did you spend volunteering?
- Date: date volunteered
- Activity: choose the activity that fits with your volunteer role (see examples below). If your role isn't listed, check with the volunteer coordinator.
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Mileage: log miles driven with a client or for your volunteer role. Do not log miles to or from your home.
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Notes: include the following information for every submission to ensure your hours will count for a match:
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First and last name of who you worked with
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What you did -- include examples of learning English and exploring community resources if using ESL tutoring or Community Orientation activity types.
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Donations -- estimated value of any donated items (e.g. classroom supplies, $25)
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Examples:
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Volunteer role
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Activity
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Notes example
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Cultural Companion
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ESL tutoring (inside home)
Cultural Orientation (events) |
Met with Mohammad Wali to practice English and learned words for different foods.
Went to the library with Samira Azizi helped her get a library card.
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ESL Class Assistant
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ESL Class
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Helped in the morning ESL class. Donated 5 boxes of pencils and pens ($20)
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Front Desk
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Administrative Help
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Helped at the front desk and updated the resource binder
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Employment Volunteer
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ESL tutoring
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Helped Ban Le make a resume
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Host Home
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ESL tutoring (inside home)
Cultural orientation (events) |
Home tour with Moses Tekle and family. Labeled kitchen items in English and Amharic.
Took the bus to the grocery store and helped Tekle family activate EBT card.
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Youth Programs
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ESL tutoring (homework groups)
Cultural Orientation (youth camp)
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Helped kids with homework at Mill Creek School Assistant coach at summer soccer camp |
Need some extra help? Check out the tutorial video for visual step-by-step instructions.
