Get Involved

You can be a supporter in a way that appeals to you. Being a member, volunteering, participating in activities and events, donating goods or services, and funding operations or programming all help keep UKC Senior Center alive and well.

1. Membership at UKC Senior Center is your ticket to fun, friendship, and fantastic activities! Get priority access to workshops, special discounts, and a whole community of awesome older adults who love to learn, laugh, and live life to the fullest. Join us and turn everyday into something special. Welcome.
2. Since 1972, volunteers have been the heart of what programming is offered for older adults in Upper Kittitas County. Whether your interest is in finding fellowship, or finding an outlet for your creativity, knowledge and skills, we’re sure you’ll find an activity to suit you at UKC Senior Center.
3. Participating in activities and events. Check out the Events page
4. Goods and services: From window washing to eggs and ground beef, from small maintenance and cleaning projects, to handy work, there’s always a list of needs. Our Wish List can be found in our newsletter and on Amazon.
   We are always in need of ground coffee, decaf, hot cocoa mix, copy paper, and individually wrapped candy for the Sunshine Desk.
5. General funds: Where your $20 donation goes.
6. Community Giving Fund: Supports emergency needs in the community.
7. Holiday Food Fund: Provides staple and holiday pantry items during the holiday season for 45 local households.
8. Event Sponsorship:  Ensure your favorite events continue.
9. Memorial Gift: To honor the memory of an upper Kittitas County resident, donate $40.00 and their name will be added to our memorial plaque at the entrance to the building.
10. Internship: If you are a college student seeking an internship, UKC Senior Center has a lot to offer you for a wide variety of college majors including: Business Administration; Communications; Marketing; Sociology; Social Work; Psychology; and Health and Human Services. You may begin interning at any point in the year for a hands-on experience that will help you gain valuable experience. Expect to play an active role in the day-to-day running of the Center as well as help us in developing projects and events. To apply for an internship, please contact the Executive Director to talk about possibilities or email your resume and letter of interest to UKC Senior Center and note how many hours you would like to work over the course of your term, term length and a contact person at your university.