Volunteer Alexandria

Hello, friends! We are looking for some AOTH fans & supporters to help with front of house for our exciting spring show, "Beep Beep!" Show runs March 7 through 23, 2019 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

3/23/19 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

3/23/19 10:00 AM +more

Do you want to make a difference in our community? Are you interested in learning new art, craft or business skills? Do you have a service learning requirement for your school or community group? UpCycle Creative Reuse Center is an Alexandria, Virginia based non-profit that connects creativity and conservation by providing a resource center for reuse materials and a creative making space for the community. At UpCycle, we rethink the traditional notion of waste by collecting cast-offs from our community to serve as creative materials. We are looking for a volunteer to help us sort donations from the community and restock our shop of recycled materials. No experience necessary; we'll provide instructions. If under 18 please email volunteers@upcyclecrc.org.

Alexandria, VA

3/23/19 1:00 PM +more

Do you want to make a difference in our community? Are you interested in learning new art, craft or business skills? Do you have a service learning requirement for your school or community group? UpCycle Creative Reuse Center is an Alexandria, Virginia based non-profit that connects creativity and conservation by providing a resource center for reuse materials and a creative making space for the community. At UpCycle, we rethink the traditional notion of waste by collecting cast-offs from our community to serve as creative materials. We are looking for a volunteer to help us sort donations from the community and restock our shop of recycled materials. No experience necessary; we'll provide instructions. If under 18 please email volunteers@upcyclecrc.org.

Alexandria, VA

3/26/19 10:00 AM +more

Do you want to make a difference in our community? Are you interested in learning new art, craft or business skills? Do you have a service learning requirement for your school or community group? UpCycle Creative Reuse Center is an Alexandria, Virginia based non-profit that connects creativity and conservation by providing a resource center for reuse materials and a creative making space for the community. At UpCycle, we rethink the traditional notion of waste by collecting cast-offs from our community to serve as creative materials. We are looking for a volunteer to help us sort donations from the community and restock our shop of recycled materials. No experience necessary; we'll provide instructions. If under 18; please email volunteers@upcyclecrc.org.

Alexandria, VA

3/27/19 12:00 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

3/27/19 3:00 PM +more

Do you want to make a difference in our community? Are you interested in learning new art, craft or business skills? Do you have a service learning requirement for your school or community group? UpCycle Creative Reuse Center is an Alexandria, Virginia based non-profit that connects creativity and conservation by providing a resource center for reuse materials and a creative making space for the community. At UpCycle, we rethink the traditional notion of waste by collecting cast-offs from our community to serve as creative materials. We are looking for a volunteer to help us sort donations from the community and restock our shop of recycled materials. No experience necessary; we'll provide instructions. If under 18 please email volunteers@upcyclecrc.org.

Alexandria, VA

3/27/19 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

3/27/19 3:30 PM +more

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

3/28/19 6:30 PM +more

Volunteers are needed to set up for monthly food distribution.

Alexandria, VA

3/30/19 7:00 AM

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

3/30/19 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

3/30/19 10:00 AM +more

Safe Journeys Intern/Volunteer Reports to: Refugee Health Liaison and Family Enrichment Specialist Location: Arlington, Virginia Summary The Safe Journeys Volunteer helps conduct research, assist with program activities, and conducts outreach to develop new relationships and increase local awareness of services. Key Responsibilities · Conduct outreach to build new relationships with local service providers and support services. · Promotes the project and culturally, linguistically informed care in the community through physical visits, emails, and phone contacts. · Research information and referral procedures to local resources such as support groups, legal services, etc. · Provide any reminders and culturally sensitive education. · May provide transportation assistance. · Assists with maintenance of files and report preparations. · Other tasks as assigned. Required Qualifications: · College degree or perusing a degree in social work, or related field · Previous experience working in multicultural contexts is desirable · Ability to work independently as well as in a team · Ability to work under pressure · Flexibility · Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects · Effective communication and writing skills · Proficiency in one or more language other than English is preferable · Having personal car or access to a car is a plus · Must successfully complete background check and training before beginning in role Learning Outcomes: · Increased intercultural communication competency · Exposure to basic non-profit operations and environment · Knowledge of marginalized populations - challenges and opportunities · Ability to provide sensitive and confidential services · Experience working with limited English proficiency populations · Knowledge of N. Virginia support service networks · Ability to navigate of social service systems · Basic ability to keep case notes, client reporting, and client files to federal and state funder standards Time Requirements: Interns - At least 2 full days/week required. Volunteers – half day or more per week requested. To Apply: Please submit a (1) cover letter and (2) resume to volunteer@ecdcus.org. Applications are considered on a first come, first served rolling basis.

Arlington, VA

4/1/19 9:00 AM +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.

Washington, DC

4/1/19 6:00 PM +more

Join Volunteer Alexandria as we experience the fun of First Thursday Del Ray and engage the community in emergency preparedness. First Thursday Del Ray is a great chance to interact with the community and try to increase their preparedness for emergencies and offer them opportunities to volunteer in the future. Please consider joining us and helping out.

Alexandria, VA

4/4/19 6:00 PM +more

Thank you for your interest in the Spring 2019 CERT Course! The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact the City of Alexandria and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as damage assessment, extinguishing small fires, perform light search and rescue, triage, first aid, and how to provide much needed assistance in times of crisis! The CERT program trains community members to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in Alexandria. When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to first responders by providing immediate assistance to victims and organizing spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members can also participate in non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community. Classes will take place each Thursday nights (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM) beginning April 4 and through May 9, plus Saturday, May 11 (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM). The program is open to anyone 18 or older who lives, works, or owns a business in the City of Alexandria. Classes will take place at the Sheriff's Public Safety Center 2003 Mill Road, EOC Room 3200 Alexandria, VA 22314 (unless otherwise noted). For specific questions please contact Ray Whatley at ray.whatley@alexandriava.gov or 703-746-5266. The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. To request a reasonable accommodation, e-mail ray.whatley@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5266. All participants are required to attend all classes and the final exercise on Saturday, May 11. Please make sure to add all the classes to your calendar. Classes will be held on the following dates. 4/4/2019 7-10 PM 4/11/2019 7-10 PM 4/18/2019 7-10 PM 4/25/2019 7-10 PM 5/2/2019 7-10 PM 5/9/2019 7-10 PM Final Exercise Saturday 5/11/2019 8 AM -12 PM If you will be unable to attend classes this Spring another class will be held this fall. Dates will be published after the Spring 2019 CERT class graduates. The Deadline to sign up for the Spring 2019 CERT class is March 29, 2019.

Alexandria, VA

4/4/19 7:00 PM

The Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden is organizing a garden clean-up day on Saturday, March 6. Possible tasks include wedding, mulching, mowing, and planting. Some garden tools will be available but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own. Work gloves are highly recommended.

Alexandria, VA

4/6/19 9:00 AM

We invite children between 6 and 12 years old to join our effort by making 75 peanut butter & jelly sandwiches. The sandwiches will then be donated to a local school. Alexandria is one of the wealthiest parts of the United States, but an estimated 20% of Alexandrians can’t make ends meet. A report published in 2014 showed that 29,000 Alexandrians live near or below the official poverty threshold of $22,113 per year for a family with two adults and two children (2010). This means that many people can’t afford to put food on the table. Volunteer Alexandria has pledged their time to support the fight against hunger and joined the local Great Harvest Bread Company and Megan Hurst with the support of Board Member Michelle McCoy, Jeff Peterson-Minuteman Press Alexandria and Whole Foods. Bread & space donated by Great Harvest Bread. Children, using gloves, will prepare the sandwiches, assemble, and individually package them. Children should wear their hair pulled back and under a baseball cap or other full hair covering such as a bandana/scarf or hairnet. They should wear clothing they don't mind if it gets dirty. Due to space constraints, we ask that parents wait in the sitting area. Volunteer Alexandria manages this project and guides the children as well as leads a dicussion on volunteerism, giving and hunger. Please note, this project involves working with peanut and wheat products in an environment that prepares food with milk, eggs, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, wheat & other cereal grains. Children with allergies and/or sensitivities to these products should discuss risks of exposure with their physicians before participating.

Alexandria, VA

4/6/19 10:00 AM