What We Do:                                                                            University Heights Center, since 1990, has been working to provide, a third" gathering place, in essence, a "town hall" to the University District.  This continuous effort to foster neighborhood and provide a sustainable, historical place for children and adults to assemble, recreate, play, learn, and grow is a great job that needs many hands.                         For almost 110 years, these floors and walls have supported hundreds of families as a school, and with almost 30 years of activism to support this center from the neighborhood, today, we are able to continue this connection by working with organizations in our facility and externally in the surrounding neighborhoods  to support a variety of programs and classes that encompass the ever-changing needs and wants of our neighborhoods and local communities. View our 2010 Service Levels. Ways You Can Help University Heights:         Volunteer - Give a hand and feel good  doing your part. See below for current opportunities Transportation - We are an urban neighborhood center & parking is limited. Don't Drive, unless you absolutely have to. We encourage all visitors to save parking for those in need.     Consider busing, walking, biking or carpooling. Street parking available on streets around the center. Handicap parking in our NW Lot (entrance N of 50th on Brooklyn) Driving Directions from I-5 & General parking info click here.. Support our Activities - With over 225,000 people visiting and over 200 groups using our center every year we need A LOT of help to keep our center thriving, our programs strong,  and create new ones. We need you to keep this center vibrant and strong!!! Stop by University Heights today! Spread the Good Word - Tell your friends about University Heights Center!  Start a Class, Workshop or Program - We are always seeking all levels of instructors for classes, ranging from Fine oil painting to Clown dojos, from French theatre to ESL, from professional bellydance to stunning salsa, home & garden classes to children's music classes. As we said, over 200 groups using our center every year we need A LOT of support to keep our center thriving, our programs strong,  and create new ones. Have an idea for a program, class or event? Let us know! Email your ideas to outreach@uhcca.org. Become a Part of the Community: Gather with us to strengthen our neighborhoods, keep our communities active, secure the future of this center by supporting lifelong education, the arts, civic involvement, all ages activities and more. We strongly believe "Old Schools Still Teach". This center needs the strength of many hands of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Join with us Today. Community is vital to the success of University Heights. We have a variety of new classes and program offerings. You can be notified of all our events and receive special promotions or discounts on participating classes, Join our Email List HERE.  REASONS TO  BE A PART OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS:

Partner in fulfilling the mission Meet people with similar interests Enjoy a variety of classes and happenings locally Give back to your community Make a true difference Support a National Historic Landmark

VOLUNTEER & PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES Green Building / Gardening:                                                                                                                                                                 Gardening/Landscaping - Adopt a Section of our Playground or Grounds and make it beautiful!!!   Have a group, school or organization that loves gardening! Give us a call 206-527-4278. U District Community Cleanup - 2nd Saturday in May - 8a-1p                     Volunteer Cleaner-Uppers Unite! Join us for our 19th annual Spring-Cleanup!  Take an opportunity to Spring Clean your neighborhood, meet fellow community members and get out and do some NEIGHBORHOOD GOOD. More....                                                                                              Community Cleanup Committee - 2-4 hrs/mo. till event - Duties: assist in coordination of volunteers, neighborhood cleanup planning, music & booth scheduling & request donations for event. email karen.ko@seattle.gov for more info. University Heights Street Fair Fundraiser - Sat 5/19 & Sun 5/20                            Wanting to brave the crowds at the University District StreetFair! Join us for our annual fundraiser! University Heights is raising funds for those needing parking during Street Fair Hours. We need 20-25 volunteers to help us keep those 40,000 visitors coming and going during the Street Fair. Volunteers receive free parking, breakfast/lunch for their time...and maybe a T-Shirt? More.... Day of Caring UWKC - University Heights - September 2012                            Mark your Calendars! University Heights will participate in one of the biggest national volunteer days of the year. Whether you are a single person, school group or work team wanting to give back? All ages, backgrounds and abilities welcome. Are you one of  our 225,000 visitors every year? Well, now's your chance. More Coming Soon..... ONGOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Board Membership  Capital Campaign Events Assistance Fundraising Membership Recruiting Newsletter /Directory Office Assistance/ Mailing Program Development

Gardening /Planting Landscaping Painting Playground Maintenance Database Entry

It takes many hands to build community.***Volunteer verification letters available if requested.***