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Architecture for Humanity Seattle provides sustainable, inclusive, community based, professional design services for underserved communities.

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The Corner: AKA South Park Taco Truck
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Volunteers Needed: SAP Training

Opportunity posted by thebigdombrowski on February 25, 2013
AfH Seattle + AIA Washington Council  Disaster Preparedness and Response Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Training   We need volunteers to help photograph attendees and distribute and collect paper work for Cal EMA certification for our SAP program in Tacoma.  Volunteers receive free SAP training and related manuals in exchange for staffing the event. - 1 volunteer for Friday April 5, 9am - 4pm (lunch provided) - 2 volunteers for Saturday April 6, 9am - 4pm (lunch on your own)
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Volunteers Needed

Opportunity posted by thebigdombrowski on February 10, 2013
The Oasis and Rainbow Center are complimentary LGBTQ community organizations serving Pierce County.  In an effort to improve services, these separate entities are collocating to share resources and energy.  
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Volunteers Needed!

Opportunity posted by thebigdombrowski on November 15, 2012
Volunteers Needed!   -Designers: A Non-profit LGBT youth program in Pierce County needs our assistance designing a new space for a shared community center and adult outpatient clinic.  They have 2 possible sites and need assistance ranging from drafting a program to creating possible layouts.  They need to move before the end of the year.  We'll be meeting with them next week to kickoff.  Be prepared to travel to Tacoma, carpooling available.
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Volunteer Opportunity: Surveyor

Opportunity posted by thebigdombrowski on October 29, 2012
We have a non-profit client who is purchasing a substantial parcel of rural land - 38 acres - and is in need of a survey post-haste.  The parcel is located just north of Lake Sammamish and is easy to get to.  Please contact seattle@architectureforhumanity.org or call (206) 552-8368 for more information.
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AIA/AfH Disaster Assistance Program. Building Evaluation Training

Chapter Event posted by thebigdombrowski on October 23, 2012
Class Credits 6.5 CEHs / 6.5 HSWs Date November 10, 9AM-4:00PM Location GGLO Space at the Steps 1301 First Avenue Cost AIA / AfH / SEAW members $30 Student / Jobseeker $20 Non-Member $70 AIA Disaster Assistance Program. Building Evaluation Training
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The Great Shakeout offers chapters an opportunity to prepare

Update posted by Frederika on September 19, 2012
  On October 18, twelve states and the District of Columbia will be the sites of a coordinated earthquake preparedness drill and AIA National, along with Architecture for Humanity, are encouraging architects to get involved. By visiting www.shakeout.org anyone can commit to participating in their own small way by conducting an earthquake drill in their office, creating or revising emergency plans, or simply taking a moment to recognize the seismic hazards in your immediate area.
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Volunteer Opportunity: Structural Consultation

Opportunity posted by thebigdombrowski on September 9, 2012
Know a good structural engineer?  We need a consultation regarding fasteners and footings for our Taco Truck dining pavilion.  No calcs or drawings needed, just good old fashion guidance.  We'll buy you dinner or ply you with beer in exchange. Send all responses to: seattle@architectureforhumanity.org  
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Register for Design Like You Give a Damn: LIVE! 2012

Update posted by Sarah Bush Brady on September 7, 2012
"Events like these are why I get out of bed in the morning.” – Amy King, Director, USGBC Leadership Institute  
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Volunteer Opportunity: Project Rep

Opportunity posted by thebigdombrowski on September 6, 2012
Volunteer Opportunity: Project Rep AfH Seattle is looking for a Project Representative to attend a monthly project meeting with our partners Architects Without Borders.  Duties will include attendance at an AfH project update meeting once per month (time flexible), reviewing ongoing correspondence with project managers, and attending the monthly AwB project meeting on the first Tuesday of each month.  The opportunity shouldn't consume more than 10 hours per month.
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Tue Sep 18

Taco Truck Design Review & Build Planning

Chapter Event posted by thebigdombrowski on September 6, 2012
AfH Seattle Project Meeting Taco Truck Design Review & Build Planning Tuesday 9/18, 6pm at GGLO 1301 1st Ave - meet at the entry on the north side of the Harbor Steps.  If you see an AfH sign on the door then you're in the right place.  Call 206-714-2679 for any assistance. We'll be meeting to review the current design for the El Rincon Taco Truck design and organizing ourselves for the final build.  The sun is quickly waning and we need to fabricate before the rain comes back. Beers to follow.
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