City of Kirkland Seeks Volunteers to Help Study Effects of Tolling, Other Duties

If you want to help out, the City of Kirkland has a variety of needs, some short term or even one day, others ongoing or long term.

LIKE TO DRIVE? –Short term opportunity

Help us calculate travel times in Kirkland, before and after the tolling of the 520 bridge. Volunteers are needed to drive various routes throughout Kirkland during rush hour Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m., 4-6 p.m. A GPS-enabled device will measure the travel speed as you drive. We can provide the vehicle. Volunteers may also be needed to assist with data compilation. You must be over 21 and have a valid driver’s license. Interview and background check required. Contact Julie Huffman at jhuffman@kirklandwa.gov or 425-587-3012 for more information.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR—One-day opportunity

Volunteers are needed to assist with the holiday craft fair Saturday, Nov. 26  from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Help out with parking, serving coffee, setup/teardown, and garbage/restroom checks. Interested?  Contact Danielle Mueller-Durham at dmueller-durham@kirklandwa.gov or 425-463-6535.

RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP OUTREACH—ongoing

Like pets? Help the City maintain animal services by increasing awareness of responsible pet ownership and rates of licensed pets. Volunteers will make friendly reminder phone calls to those whose licenses have lapsed, attend events to raise awareness, and leave information for residents at their homes. The ideal candidate is good with the public, responsible, self motivated, and willing to make a 6 month commitment. Training is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 1:30-3 p.m. Interested?  Contact Julie Huffman at jhuffman@kirklandwa.gov or 425-587-3012 to schedule an interview. Background check required.

CITY HALL INFORMATION DESK—ongoing

Assist at the City Hall Information desk with answering phones, transferring calls, and directing customers. Learn about what your City does, answer questions, and provide great customer service to the citizens of Kirkland! The ideal volunteer will have customer service experience, be friendly and love working with people. Teh city is seeking volunteers 18 and older who can make a six-month commitment. Interview, references and background check required. Contact Julie Huffman at jhuffman@kirklandwa.gov or 425-587-3012.

Thanks for taking the time to consider volunteering!