HOBY Washington

05/03/2026

Hey HOBY! Consider purchasing something from our Amazon wishlist to help make our seminar a success! We’d greatly appreciate all the support you’re able to give! Link in bio

03/26/2026

Hey HOBY! As the team comes together, we’re excited to announce this years Co-LSCs, Zach Herbert and Emily Tophoven! Coming over from the east coast to the west, Zach and Emily are joining the team with a wealth of HOBY knowledge and experience, and are excited to share this with a fantastic team! Stay tuned for more volunteer announcements!

02/24/2026

Hey HOBY! We’re back at it for the 2026 seminar season! We’re looking to fill many volunteer positions this year to make this the best seminar yet. Click the link in our bio to apply! DM with any questions!

06/16/2025

🎓✨ What a way to wrap up an incredible HOBY OR & WA seminar! Our final seminar day was filled with so much heart - sharing our last group time together, celebrating with Happy Hobster, reflecting on how HOBY has shaped us, and experiencing those emotional closing ceremonies.

The bonds we’ve built, the leadership lessons we’ve learned, and the memories we’ve made will stay with us long after today. Thank you to every single person who made this experience unforgettable.

Once a Hobster, always a Hobster! 💙

06/15/2025

✨Day 2 was absolutely incredible! 🌟

Our amazing group dove deep into leadership through:

🌍 **Cultural immersion** with Bafa’ Bafa’ - eye-opening perspectives on how we connect across differences

📋 **Future planning** with HOBY Action Plans - turning dreams into actionable goals

⚓ **Tough choices** in the Lifeboat Exercise - testing our values under pressure

🎤 **Real stories** from our inspiring Ambassador Panel

🧶 **Giving back** during Leadership in Action - creating comfort items for our community while building bonds

📷 **Pure fun** with our Photo Scavenger Hunt adventures

💕 **Lifting each other up** through heartfelt Affirmations

🙆🏼‍♀️🙆🏽🙆🏾‍♂️**Had an OUTSTANDING day!**

Every moment reminded us why leadership starts with connection, compassion, and courage. These ambassadors are absolutely phenomenal!

Can’t wait to see what Day 3 brings! ✨

06/15/2025

We had an incredible first day.... here is a bit about what we did!

❄Ice Breakers
🎉 Opening Ceremonies
🧡💛💚💙 Color Lingo
🙆‍♂️Speaker Eric Martin
🦆💛Toxic Waste
🙆‍♂️Speaker Collin Bannister

06/06/2025

🚨 ONE WEEK TO GO - We Need Your Help NOW!
The HOBY Washington & HOBY Oregon Leadership Seminar is just 7 days away (June 13-15), and we're in the final sprint to ensure our high school sophomores have everything they need for this life-changing weekend.

Here's the reality: These future leaders are counting on us, and we're still short on essential materials that will make their leadership development experience complete.

The good news? We've made it EASY for you to help through our Amazon wishlist. With just a few clicks, you can directly send supplies to our students. We need supplies for community service projects, snacks for our ambassadors, stamps for thank you notes, and activity supplies!

⏰ Time is running out - Can you help us cross the finish line?
🛒 Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/18MC2FR2FXVNQ

Every item on our wishlist was carefully selected to enhance these students' learning experience. When you purchase from our Amazon wishlist, items ship directly to us - no hassle on your end!

These students will return to their communities as stronger leaders, innovators, and changemakers. But they need YOUR support to get there.

📧 Questions? [email protected]

05/24/2025

🌟 Join us in making a difference! 🌟
We’re hosting our annual seminar June 13-15 in Portland, OR, and we need amazing people like YOU to help make it happen!

https://linktr.ee/hobywa?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKe9FxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp6LZStzuvRhdX84n2pup6V3IRCcF6qoJGzjZ5pBtuUtUj3LMN8RILl0p9gT3_aem_DGA4q4yNWwdZJXVzRqsnyQ

How you can get involved:
✨ Volunteer as a senior or junior facilitator
✨ Support us through our Amazon wishlist

Your contribution - whether time or resources - directly impacts our community. Every volunteer hour and every donated item helps us create a meaningful seminar for our ambassadors.

Ready to be part of something special?

04/28/2025

Happy National Volunteer Week!

This week, we celebrate the heart of our organization — the leaders who give their time and passion to serve their communities.

Because of you, we’re not just empowering leaders — we’re making real change happen across Washington

Want to support us by empowering highschool sophlmores? We’re always looking for volunteer facilitators to guide and inspire. Join us in making a difference! Go to hoby.org and click volunteers get to the application page!

06/15/2024