Volunteers Swarm to Help Seattle-Area Nonprofits

Liahann Bannerman, director of the volunteer center at the United Way, said volunteering could be a boost for workers turned job seekers.

“It can be really helpful to folks who are currently trying to get back into the work force,” she said.

While nonprofit groups welcome the surge in volunteering, some are wary that it will be short-lived. They also wonder whether nonprofits can accommodate all the volunteers who want to help.