FifthChair survives on the generosity of those that support bridge education. All of those who assist our mission with their time and finances are greatly appreciated, for without them we could not carry on our desire to promote the game of bridge.

Fifth Chair is entirely staffed and all services are provided by volunteers. Fifth Chair volunteers are people who are willing to contribute their time and expertise to bringing a new generation of players into the game they love.

There are several available volunteer positions. If there is a specific niche you would like to fill, but do not find it listed below, please contact us with your interests and qualifications.

Program Manager	Attorney
Mentors	Development Volunteer

Teachers! Do you have lesson plans or hand-outs on various aspects of Bridge that have helped your students over the years? Would you be willing to share them via our Archives? If so, please contact us at info@fifthchair.org.

If you are able and would like to support FifthChair financially, you may send a check or money order to (please don't send cash):

Marcia West, President
Fifth Chair Foundation
3055 80th Ave SE #102
Mercer Is., WA 98040

Since FifthChair is a non-profit, tax deductible (in U.S) organ-ization you may be receipted
for your contribution upon
request. Please include
said request with your contribution

Program Manager
A Fifth Chair Program Manager is a dedicated volunteer with the time, skills, and energy to devote to organizing a specific program or programs on an online bridge playing service. Patience, tact, and good organizational skills are key characteristics of a successful Program Manager. Program Managers make three reports each year to the Fifth Chair board on the status of their programs. These are long-term positions and record-keeping is involved.

If you are interested in being a volunteer Program Manager please contact us.

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Mentors
Mentors are advanced players who agree to play at least one one-hour learning session with their adopted learner per week (an average), answer questions via e-mail, and generally support their learner’s bridge education process. Experience, patience, interest, and humor are important characteristics of the successful mentor. When mentors receive their assigned learner they will also get a list of suggestions and guidelines about mentoring. Fifth Chair Program Managers place beginners, novices, and intermediate players with mentors.

If you would like to apply to be a mentor, please contact us.

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Attorney
On rare occasions, Fifth Chair needs the consulting services of an attorney qualified to practice in the United States. Please email us. Please provide a cover letter and resume of your legal expertise, a description of your online playing experience and expertise, and your availability. 

This is a pro bono position!

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Development Volunteer
Fifth Chair is presently seeking an experienced development volunteer to raise funds for future programs. Special events, corporate donations and individual donations are all of interest. Please email us. Please provide a description of your fund-raising, bridge, and organizing experience, along with information on why you would be interested in the position.

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