An education program teaches organic growing methods. Volunteerism, community pride, and a love of gardening form strong roots for the P-Patch Program. The primary program is an annual six-part series of lectures by acclaimed writers. In addition, SAL presents special events each season. A newer project is Writers in the Schools, which offers three-week writer residencies to middle and high school students.
Volunteers can do field and garden work and write articles for the newsletter.
The Seattle Storyteller's Guild is a non-profit organization of tellers and story enthusiasts actively promoting the art of storytelling for adults as well as children. It is one of a national network of organizations supporting the renaissance of storytelling. Every other year a directory of storytellers is published and given to schools, libraries, and interested groups. Volunteers are needed in coordinating and staffing storytelling festivals. Very Special Arts Washington works to integrate individuals with and without disabilities and children in creating festivals, art exhibits, workshops and other programs.