Volunteer Group Service Projects at Multifaith Works
Organize your congregation, student group, or office for a volunteer work party!

Group projects are a fun and rewarding way to bring together volunteers for a one-time day of service with Multifaith Works. Projects may take place at one of five Multifaith AIDS Projects (MAPS) homes for people living with AIDS, or at Ariel MS House for people living with multiple sclerosis.

Group projects are vital to our program: without the help of volunteer work, many important improvements and projects would go undone. Frequently, our house residents do not have energy to perform more than one major task per day, and volunteer assistance makes a huge difference! It would also be very expensive for our non-profit agency to pay for all of the house upkeep and other services that volunteers provide.

Volunteer group size can range from three to seven people. A Multifaith Works staff person will act as your host and guide for the project, on hand to provide an orientation to the day's work and answer questions. 

Some examples of possible group projects:

• Help with general cleaning to provide our residents with a clean, healthy and comfortable environment.
• Maintain and beautify a house by painting the exterior or interior, or by helping with minor repairs or gardening.
• Provide the labor force for a special event such as the Multifaith Works annual benefit concert, "Many Voices, One Song."
• Help Multifaith Works with education and outreach by assisting with mailing our newsletter.

All projects include a 10 minute educational session about Multifaith Works history and HIV/AIDS related issues. The presentations are interactive, giving your group a chance to ask questions.

To schedule a project, please contact Multifaith Works at 206.324.1520 x235 or info@multifaith.org at least three weeks in advance of the day your group wishes to volunteer. This will give us time to discuss possible projects and schedule a time with one of our House Managers, who need advance notice to coordinate details at the house.

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to planning a project with you!

Long Term House Volunteers

In addition to group projects, long term Multifaith AIDS Projects and Ariel MS House volunteers can provide ongoing support to residents. These volunteers visit the house and residents regularly, and assist with a variety of tasks, including cleaning, light maintenance, gardening, and sharing meals with residents.

Good communication and following through on commitments are the best ways to develop relationships with the house residents. Each home has a unique community spirit, and it takes time and several visits to establish a connection to our residents. For information about being a long term volunteer, please contact Multifaith Works at 206.324.1520 x235 or info@multifaith.org.

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