Volunteer Alexandria

The Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria and the Childhood Obesity Action Network 2014 report highlighted significant gaps in the services available to Alexandrians suffering from food hardship, which is irregular access to affordable and healthy meals. In response, community leaders, including Volunteer Alexandria, have pledged their support and leadership to fill those gaps through advocacy, financial resources and practical commitments of time, space and the volunteer labor necessary to progress toward a time when no one in our city goes hungry. Volunteer drivers needed to pick up bread from Great Harvest Bread Company in Fairlington and deliver it to one of two locations within Alexandria on Wednesdays. Volunteers will be informed by email if there is a donation on Wednesday morning (same day) and instructions for which location to bring the donation. Volunteers must have a valid driver license and use their own vehicle. No mileage reimbursement provided. Volunteers must print out their pick up confirmation to show to the bakery staff.

Alexandria, VA

11/14/18 3:00 PM +more

A Shop Organizer will focus on one of our departments per visit to tidy and organize it and can also assist in pre-sorting items by department during donation hours. Our inventory is always changing, so we need people who can group items by feature and make them "shopable". ​Departments include: containers fabric and notions craft supplies office supplies paper

Alexandria, VA

11/14/18 3:00 PM +more

Volunteers will help set up, monitor and clean up Tinker Time on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30p and Saturdays from 10-12p. Tinker Time is when visitors explore our unique collection of materials in a studio space and create their own thing. There will be wire, glue, tape - you name it - to hold your work together, and we'll have a nice selection of mark making supplies available as well. Our Tinker Time is for all ages and an adult must accompany children ages 12 and younger.

Alexandria, VA

11/14/18 3:30 PM +more

Mentors are at the heart and soul of what we do at the Academy. Mentors come once a week to work with Scholar-Athletes in various games and activities designed to help Scholar-Athletes learn and grow into determined students, supportive teammates and catalysts for positive change in our community. Our mentors work to cultivate a positive relationship with mentees that have a lasting impact for years to come. - 1 hour per week from 6-7 pm - Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday during the school year - Work on provided activities to teach mentee about life, goal setting, team-work, and more - Training for mentors in working with children and positive development The Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy looks to nurture the development of D.C. youth into thriving members and leaders of our community. The mission of the Academy is to use the sports of baseball and softball as vehicles to foster positive character development, academic achievement and improved health among youth from underserved communities in Washington, D.C. Scholar-Athletes participate in a year-round program that includes STEM and literacy, baseball and softball programs, and food education. September 24, 2018 - May 23, 2019

Washington, DC

11/14/18 6:00 PM +more

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at New Hope Housing! Please join us for an hour long orientation to learn more about our volunteer program. At the orientation, you will learn the various types of volunteer opportunities, requirements for volunteering, and have the opportunity to fill out required paperwork. Volunteer opportunities with New Hope Housing include meal preparers, children's activities, assisting residents with job applications and skills, maintenance, group activities, and more! We have opportunities for families, teens, adults, and seniors, as well as opportunities during the day, evenings, and weekends. Specific schedules depend on volunteer opportunity. To sign up for the orientation, please sign up here: http://bit.ly/NHHVolOrientation. If you have any questions, please contact Sami Smyth at 703-799-2293 x 11 or ssmyth@newhopehousing.org!

Alexandria, VA

11/14/18 6:30 PM +more

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of girls in your community? Volunteer as a Coach with Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia this Fall season! Girls on the Run is a youth development program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade that creatively integrates running. The 10 week curriculum-based program helps girls build skills to be strong, confident, and healthy. As a coach, you'll be trained to guide small teams in practice twice a week. You'll lead your team of girls in valuable lessons and teamwork building, while working up to running a 5K at the end of the season. Coaching a Girls on the Run team is one of the most rewarding ways to get involved with GOTR NOVA. Coaching provides a first-hand experience of the program and a sense of accomplishment, knowing that you have made a difference in the lives of the girls on your team. We have program sites at over 100 schools and community centers in Northern Virginia - so we can certainly find a location that works for you to volunteer! If you are interested in volunteering or learning more, please contact Nicole Harrison at nharrison@gotrnova.org. To register as a coach for the Fall 2018 season, you can fill out an application here: https://www.raceplanner.com/volunteer/signup/new-coach-fall-18 You can also sign up to receive more information on our website: http:gotrnova.org/volunteers#volunteer-opportunities.

Alexandria, VA

11/15/18 12:00 PM +more

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of girls in your community? Volunteer to Coach with Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia this Fall! Girls on the Run is a youth development program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade that creatively integrates running. The 10 week curriculum-based program helps girls build skills to be strong, confident, and healthy. As a coach, you'll be trained to guide small teams in practice twice a week. You'll lead your team of girls in valuable lessons and teamwork building, while working up to running a 5K at the end of the season. Coaching a Girls on the Run team is one of the most rewarding ways to get involved with GOTR NOVA. Coaching provides a first-hand experience of the program and a sense of accomplishment, knowing that you have made a difference in the lives of the girls on your team. At Douglas MacArthur Elementary School, we are in need of an Assistant Coach! This team practices Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-3:45PM. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more, please contact Nicole Harrison at nharrison@gotrnova.org. To register as a coach for the Fall 2018 season, you can fill out an application here: https://www.raceplanner.com/volunteer/signup/new-coach-fall-18.

Alexandria, VA

11/15/18 12:00 PM +more

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of girls in your community? Volunteer to Coach with Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia this Fall! Girls on the Run is a youth development program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade that creatively integrates running. The 10 week curriculum-based program helps girls build skills to be strong, confident, and healthy. As a coach, you'll be trained to guide small teams in practice twice a week. You'll lead your team of girls in valuable lessons and teamwork building, while working up to running a 5K at the end of the season. Coaching a Girls on the Run team is one of the most rewarding ways to get involved with GOTR NOVA. Coaching provides a first-hand experience of the program and a sense of accomplishment, knowing that you have made a difference in the lives of the girls on your team. At Douglas MacArthur Elementary School, we are in need of an Assistant Coach! This team practices Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30PM. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more, please contact Nicole Harrison at nharrison@gotrnova.org. To register as a coach for the Fall 2018 season, you can fill out an application here: https://www.raceplanner.com/volunteer/signup/new-coach-fall-18.

Alexandria, VA

11/15/18 4:30 PM +more

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of girls in your community? Volunteer to Coach with Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia this Fall! Girls on the Run is a youth development program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade that creatively integrates running. The 10 week curriculum-based program helps girls build skills to be strong, confident, and healthy. As a coach, you'll be trained to guide small teams in practice twice a week. You'll lead your team of girls in valuable lessons and teamwork building, while working up to running a 5K at the end of the season. Coaching a Girls on the Run team is one of the most rewarding ways to get involved with GOTR NOVA. Coaching provides a first-hand experience of the program and a sense of accomplishment, knowing that you have made a difference in the lives of the girls on your team. At Douglas MacArthur Elementary School, we are in need of an Assistant Coach! This team practices Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30PM. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more, please contact Nicole Harrison at nharrison@gotrnova.org. To register as a coach for the Fall 2018 season, you can fill out an application here: https://www.raceplanner.com/volunteer/signup/new-coach-fall-18.

Alexandria, VA

11/15/18 4:30 PM +more

The Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria will be hosting a community meeting and celebration on Thursday, November 15 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Minnie Howard Library Media Center (3801 W. Braddock Road). Please join us to celebrate the coalition's accomplishments over the past 10 years and discuss action items for the group's next steps. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by November 13 to Emma Beall Email: emma.beall@alexandriava.gov Phone: 703-746-3670

Alexandria, VA

11/15/18 7:00 PM

Join your family and community on November 17th to stuff holiday stockings for Alexandria's families in need. Children 6 and up are encouraged to volunteer with their family to assemble stockings and bring holiday joy to families who need it most. Volunteer activity will begin at 9:30 a.m. All families are welcome to volunteer together, grandparents, parents, guardians, foster parents, older siblings, aunts/uncles/bigs, etc are all welcome to volunteer with the children or youth in their lives.

Alexandria, VA

11/17/18 9:30 AM

Volunteers will help set up, monitor and clean up Tinker Time on Wednesdays from 3-5p and Saturdays from 10-1p. Tinker Time is when visitors explore our unique collection of materials in a studio space and create their own thing. There will be wire, glue, tape - you name it - to hold your work together, and we'll have a nice selection of mark making supplies available as well. Our Tinker Time is for all ages and an adult must accompany children ages 12 and younger.

Alexandria, VA

11/17/18 10:00 AM +more

A Materials Organizer will focus on one of our departments per visit to tidy and organize it, and assist in pre-sorting items by department during donation hours. Our inventory is always changing, so we need people who can group items by feature and make them "shopable". ​Departments include: containers fabric and notions craft supplies office supplies paper paints, pens and other mark making supplies and much, much more!

Alexandria, VA

11/17/18 10:00 AM +more

The Ethiopian Community Development Council, Inc. (ECDC) is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) community-based organization which resettles refugees from a range of countries, such as Afghanistan, Burma, China, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Eritrea, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan, and Syria. The African Community Center (ACC) DC Metro is the branch office responsible for directly assisting them in the transition to their new home and culture. Examples of client services include help securing housing, finding jobs, learning public transit, and enrolling in school and ESL classes. ECDC/ACC DC Metro regularly holds events to educate the general public on refugee issues and to connect clients with the local community. Our largest such function is the annual Refugee’s First Thanksgiving Dinner. This event is especially important because it introduces refugees for the first time to the quintessential American holiday and spirit of Thanksgiving. The celebration this year will take place on Sunday, November 18th at 903 S. Highland St. Arlington, VA and include American Thanksgiving feast favorites, traditional dishes and dances from community members’ home countries, and activities for children. This meal gives an opportunity to our newest members to give back to the community by sharing food and music from their own cultures. Last year’s event saw over 200 people, and we look forward to hosting as many guests this year. We invite you to play a special role in a refugee’s first Thanksgiving experience by becoming a volunteer for the event.

Arlington, VA

11/18/18 4:00 PM

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of girls in your community? Volunteer to Coach with Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia this Fall! Girls on the Run is a youth development program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade that creatively integrates running. The 10 week curriculum-based program helps girls build skills to be strong, confident, and healthy. As a coach, you'll be trained to guide small teams in practice twice a week. You'll lead your team of girls in valuable lessons and teamwork building, while working up to running a 5K at the end of the season. Coaching a Girls on the Run team is one of the most rewarding ways to get involved with GOTR NOVA. Coaching provides a first-hand experience of the program and a sense of accomplishment, knowing that you have made a difference in the lives of the girls on your team. At Community Lodgings, we are in need of a Head Coach! This team practices Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00PM and Saturdays from 10:00-11:30AM. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more, please contact Nicole Harrison at nharrison@gotrnova.org. To register as a coach for the Fall 2018 season, you can fill out an application here: https://www.raceplanner.com/volunteer/signup/new-coach-fall-18.

Alexandria, VA

11/21/18 12:00 PM

ECDC/ACC's NOVEMBER Volunteer Orientations will be: Silver Spring (8121 Georgia Avenue, Suite 800, Silver Spring MD 20910) Thursday, 11/1/18 at 6:30 pm Arlington (901 S Highland Street, Arlington, VA 22204) Wednesday, 11/21/18 at 6 pm Please be on time as the sessions start promptly. We hope to see you soon!

Arlington, VA

11/21/18 6:00 PM

Would you like to learn more about our emergency preparedness program? This is a great opportunity! Our orientation provides more information about emergency management and ways to be involved in the community.

Alexandria, VA

11/29/18 6:30 PM

Hello, friends! We are looking for some AOTH fans & supporters to help with front of house for our exciting Holiday remount, "Adventures with Mr. Bear!" Show runs November 30 through December 15, 2018 at the Lab at Convergence, 1819 N. Quaker Ln., Alexandria. Come greet people tall and small, and guide them into our fun lobby and theatre! (Dress is casual attire - prepare for the weather, avoid graphic T-shirts, sneakers; nice jeans are okay!)

Alexandria, VA

11/30/18 9:00 AM +more