Event:	Help children in need with KidVantage (Shoreline) (CANCELLED) Share
Location:	KidVantage - Shoreline 17230 12th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
Date:	Dec 13th 2022, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Staff:	Manager: Kegan S
RSVP:	This volunteer event has been cancelled. The non-profit event might be still happening.

Event Description:

What we'll be doing:

KidVantage will not be open for community donations on Tuesday, December 13th as they prepare for their annual inventory & holiday closure. Please note that community donation times will be shifting as of January 2023 - see our calendar for NEW Saturday shifts!

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Volunteers may assemble & distribute orders for children in need, help to sort, assess, organize, and prepare donations, and/or complete other special projects.

Please note that the KidVantage Shoreline Hub is open for in-kind donation drop-offs every Tuesday from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Volunteers may assist donors with bringing donation items inside, or to help move & consolidate items to maintain clear pathways.

What you should know:

2022 COVID-19 KIDVANTAGE SAFETY INFORMATION:

Essential Service Provider: YES - KidVantage volunteers are permitted onsite.

Full Vaccination Required: YES - All onsite volunteers must provide proof of vaccination per King County Executive Order (ACO-8-28-EO). Aemployee will be checking in with volunteers before their first shift to verify their vaccination status by viewing their vaccination card, State of WA certificate, or photo of their card. To assist with this verification process, please email your Event Manager a photo of your full vaccination status including your name & date(s) of vaccination.

Masks Required: OPTIONAL - Masks are encouraged but optional inside KidVantage facilities. Volunteers are encouraged to wear their own masks, but a limited supply of masks should be available inside.

Health Screening Required: YES - Volunteers are required to complete KidVantage's COVID-19 Waiver at the beginning of each volunteer shift. If you are feeling unwell, please cancel your RSVP through the One Brick website or email your Event Manager as soon as possible so that we can let KidVantage know.

Social Distancing Required: YES - Volunteers are required to maintain space between yourself and others while inside the building. Staff will place volunteers at socially distanced stations at the beginning of our shift.

Air Quality: KidVantage has installed a Rabbit Air true-HEPA rated air purifier that covers more than 800 square feet, offers 6-stage air purification and deodorization, and filters out the most common allergens and environmental pollutants. KidVantage Shoreline has also transitioned to a fragrance-free facility model to help maintain our high indoor air quality.

Please note that KidVantage follows COVID-19 guidelines provided by King County Public Health.

Getting Here: Free parking is available in the lot outside of the building. The nearest Metro bus lines are the 347 & 348. Bike racks are not available but you're welcome to bring your bike inside during our volunteer shift.

Entrance: Signage is still being placed, but enter through the office door on the left or through the garage doors on the right if open.

Personal Items: KidVantage has an area for coats & small personal items. Volunteers are welcome to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated while volunteering.

What to Wear: Please dress in comfortable clothing (layers are recommended to adjust for temperature preferences). For your safety, please wear closed toe shoes.

Inclement Weather Policy: In the event of inclement weather, this KidVantage site follows the Issaquah School District closure schedule since this is where KidVantage's main hub is located.

Family Friendly Volunteer Info: Let us know in the RSVP notes if you are bringing any volunteers who are 12 to 17 years old (PLEASE INCLUDE THE FULL NAME OF ALL VOLUNTEERS UNDER AGE 18). Children 12 or 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult chaperone on a one-to-one basis, and all volunteers will sign in on KidVantage's printed sign-in sheet upon arrival. It is the volunteer's responsibility to track his or her hours for community service (KidVantage canprovide a tracking form if needed). If volunteer hour verification is needed for school, please bring your school's required paperwork so that KidVantage staff can sign off at the end of our volunteer shift. Thanks!

Optional Donation Info: KidVantage accepts donations at this facility, so feel free to bring any baby items such as clothing, toys, or diapers (this is not required for our volunteer shift). An updated list of KidVantage's greatest donation needs can be found on the KidVantage site.

Where to Meet:

Please meet inside the open garage door. Look for our One Brick name tags!

KidVantage (formerly Eastside Baby Corner):

KidVantage (formerly EBC) was founded in 1990 because Karen Ridlon, a local pediatric nurse practitioner, became concerned about the large numbers of babies in her practice that began life without adequate food, clothing, beds or safety equipment. Her commitment to giving these children a stronger start grew from a idea and a few items gathered in her dining room, into an agency that in 2016 filled its 500,000th order of absolute essentials.

For 50 weeks each year, volunteers and staff at KidVantage collect community donations, purchase and distribute children’s and maternity items to families in collaboration with organizations helping families in our area. Case managers from partner agencies assess the needs of the family, request the items from KidVantage, pick up and deliver them to the family. Serving a broad area across King County that extends to the Cascade foothills and from south of Renton into south Snohomish County, KidVantage serves as a diaper bank, a clothing bank, and a food source for more than 800 kids each week.

KidVantage leverages the impact of direct service providers by providing essential goods to the families they are helping. We practice good stewardship of resources through smart purchasing in bulk, reliance on volunteers and in-kind donations, including warehouse space donated by Rowley Properties. EBC is the major source of baby food, formula, diapers, cribs and car seats for eleven local food banks.