Volunteer Alexandria

Are you ready for hands-on activism? We are seeking volunteers to join our Truck Team and help to pick up donations of furniture and household items throughout the region for the families A Wider Circle serves. Each day, A Wider Circle furnishes roughly 20 homes free of charge for individuals and families who may be transitioning out of shelters, escaping domestic violence, or otherwise living without these basic need items. We ask that Truck Team volunteers are at least 18 years old, strong enough to carry half of a sleeper sofa, and able to commit to a full day of volunteering (9:00 am - 5:00 pm). Opportunities are available seven days a week. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email volunteer@awidercircle.org!

Silver Spring, MD

10/19/18 10:00 AM +more

Are you ready for hands-on activism? Join A Wider Circle’s In-House Team! We are seeking volunteers to help to collect and distribute furniture and other basic need items for the families we serve. Volunteers will help to unload donors’ vehicles and to restock our showroom as families select items. Each day, A Wider Circle furnishes roughly 20 homes free of charge for individuals and families who may be transitioning out of shelters, escaping domestic violence, or otherwise living without these basic need items. This is a great volunteer opportunity for individuals who are strong enough to carry half of a sleeper sofa and can commit to a three-hour volunteer shift. Volunteer shifts are available Monday - Saturday from either 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or 1:00 - 4:00 pm and Sunday from 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm or 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email volunteer@awidercircle.org!

Silver Spring, MD

10/19/18 10:00 AM +more

Saturday, October 20th in Manassas,VA Volunteers are needed on the day of the event to help with set up, sign placement, information services, t-shirt distribution, cheerleaders, and route monitors. Every volunteer is important and essential to the success of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s! How to sign-up/view shifts (cut and paste this link into your browser): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e44afab2caaf58-walk13 OR contact Ben Donnelly at bedonnelly@alz.org or 703-766-9007

Manassas, VA

10/20/18 8:00 AM

In partnership with the Alexandria Fire Department and the American Red Cross we are proud to present this opportunity to help prepare our community for fires. There are on average over a million fires in the US a year. Some are large wildfires affecting thousands of people but many more are fires in people’s home. By installing and checking smoke alarms we hope to bring the number of fire related damage and death down. Please join us on Saturday October 20th to go out and make a change in our community. We need volunteers like you to spread information on the danger of fire and to help install smoke detectors in people’s homes. Please sign up now. A small breakfast and lunch will be provided to all those who volunteer.

Alexandria, VA

10/20/18 8:00 AM

The Department of Community and Human Service is seeking volunteers to assist with registering families to receive gifts from the Annual Holiday Sharing Program. Volunteers will enter information from the parent of an eligible family in the wish list database. Spanish speakers are particularly encouraged to assist. Older high school students are welcome.

Alexandria, VA

10/20/18 8:30 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

10/20/18 10:00 AM +more

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

10/20/18 10:00 AM +more

Description of Event: Join us on Sunday, October 21, 2018 for the 8th Annual CF Cycle for Life as we ride through the most beautiful terrain that Loudoun County has to offer! It’s a celebration from start to finish, beginning with our delicious breakfast and concluding with our post-ride celebration featuring local brews and restaurants. The fully-supported ride offers 20, 40, and 65 mile route options with rest stops every 10-12 miles, bike mechanics for maintenance and repair, and support vehicles to help riders of every ability. This unique event empowers participants to take action and demonstrate their fight in finding a cure for cystic fibrosis in a tangible, emotional and powerful way. Thank you for helping us to make “CF” stand for “Cure Found”! VOLUNTEERS: We are looking for as many volunteers as we can get for the 2018 Cycle for Life event in Leesburg, VA on October 21st. There will be various volunteer possitions available. We will contact you with further details regarding positions as the event gets closer. This is an all-day event from about 6am-6pm. You do not need to be there the entire time. We are asking for a commitment of 3-4 hour shifts. If you are interested in interacting with the community and helping to support our mission, please sign up today! You can also contact Associate Executive Director, Mary Martinez at mmartinez@cff.org 301-215-7430 or Event Support Specialist, Jason Greenspan at jgreenspan@cff.org or 301-215-7426. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Mission: The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment, and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care. For more information, please contact Associate Executive Director, Mary Martinez at mmartinez@cff.org, 301-215-7430 or Event Support Specialist, Jason Greenspan at (301) 215-7426, jgreenspan@cff.org and like us on Facebook!

Leesburg, VA

10/21/18 6:00 AM

Here at Community Lodgings we have a shared mission of lifting families from homelessness and instability to independence and self-sufficiency. Our Youth Education Program currently enriches the lives of over 150 homeless and low-income students per day. To promote positive youth development, we work with children to help them meet program goals of increasing academic achievement and decreasing at-risk behavior. We provide opportunities for advancement through tutoring, homework assistance, enrichment, arts activities, field trips, recreation and parent/teacher engagement. These opportunities couldn't happen without the assistance of our amazing volunteers, and that is why we need you! We're currently seeking to recruit additional after-school tutors for all grade levels. Tutoring hours: 2:45 - 4:15 p.m. (for Elementary school children) 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. (for Middle and High school students) Location: * Fifer Learning Center (607 Notabene Drive, Alexandria, VA 22305 * Brookside Apartments, 601 Four Mile Run Road, Alexandria, VA 22305 * Brent Place Apartments, 375 South Reynolds Street, Alexandria VA 22304 We operate Mondays to Thursdays, although all we ask is for you to commit to one day a week. If interested, please don't hesitate to email us at agarcia@community-lodgings.org or to click the link down below!

Alexandria, VA

10/22/18 2:30 AM +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

10/23/18 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

10/23/18 4:30 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

10/23/18 6:00 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 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

10/24/18 12:00 PM +more

Help Volunteer Alexandria prepare for an upcoming Emergency Preparedness event by gathering materials and packing them. This work will all be done in an office and should take only 1-2 hours depending on how many volunteers are able to join us.

Alexandria, VA

10/24/18 1:00 PM

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

10/24/18 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

10/24/18 3:30 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

10/25/18 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

10/25/18 12:00 PM +more