Why log hours?
Your volunteer hours help fund refugee resettlement resources!
Through a government matching grant, volunteer hours are worth up to $27.20 per hour. Those funds are funneled back into our early employment program to help newcomers find jobs in their new community in western Washington. When you log your hours each time you volunteer, it truly makes a difference.
Step 1: Sign up for 'Track it Forward'
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Click here to begin registration.
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Enter your information
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Click Sign Up
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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:
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Hours: How much time did you spend volunteering?
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Date: Date volunteered
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Activity: Refer to the table below and use the TIF activity code listed next to your volunteer role. If your role isn't listed, check with the Volunteer Coordinator.
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Mileage: Only log miles driven with a client (i.e. driving someone to your home after picking them up from the Detention Center). Do not log miles to or from the volunteer opportunity if you are not driving a client.
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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:
Volunteer role |
Activity Code inTrack It Forward |
Notes Example |
ESL Tutoring & Family Literacy |
ESL Tutoring |
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Next Gen Family Support |
Youth Education
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Summer Camp |
Youth Education |
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Refugee Youth Mentor Program |
Youth Mentoring |
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Post-Release Welcome RV |
Client Care |
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Post-Release Transportation |
Client Care |
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Post-Release Weekend Host Team (church group) |
Client Care |
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Post-Release On-Call Host Home |
Client Care |
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Host Home (not connected to Post-Release) |
ESL Tutoring (inside home)
Community Orientation (outside home) |
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Cultural Companion |
ESL Tutoring (virtual)
Community Orientation (outside home) |
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Digital Literacy Tutoring |
Tech Support |
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Special Event |
Special Event |
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Other: Stuffing mailings/ Christmas cards Sorting donations Assembling welcome kits |
Office Help |
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Need some extra help? Check out the tutorial video for visual step-by-step instructions.