Volunteer Alexandria

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

5/20/19 9:00 AM +more

Momentum Collective Inc. is seeking dance instructors to work with elementary through middle school aged youth at an Alexandria recreation center. Volunteers must be comfortable working with a diverse population and available for at least 1 hour a week between 4:00 and 6:00 pm. All dance forms welcomed but particular interest in teaching hip hop, steppin',and/or tap to youth. Volunteers must be able to choreograph routines for program participants and work to prepare them for performances.

Alexandria, VA

5/20/19 4:00 PM +more

Momentum Collective Inc. is seeking volunteers interested in teaching creative writing to elementary and middle school aged youth at a recreation center in Alexandria VA. This opportunity is for a minimum of 1 hour a week between 4:00 and 6:00 pm teaching poetry and/or short story writing. We have a curriculum but welcome additional resources.

Alexandria, VA

5/20/19 4:00 PM +more

Creekside Community Center Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Dates: Mondays, April 8, April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20, June 3, June 10 Join the Inova Healthy Plate Club at Creekside Community Center this spring! For eight weeks, 4th and 5th grade students will learn about healthy eating through games, activities and cooking. Volunteers will help students cook recipes like kale chips, breakfast burritos, egg muffins, and cauliflower nugget. Activities include measuring the sugar in soda and sports drinks, making a MyPlate craft, and planting basil to take home. The Healthy Plate Club will be held at Creekside Community Center on these Mondays: April 8, April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20, June 3 and June 10. To comply with community center policies, volunteers will do a background check at no cost to you. Volunteers are asked to commit to three or more classes at this school. Sign up using the link below, questions contact Carol.Black@inova.org.

Alexandria, VA

5/20/19 4:00 PM +more

Momentum Collective Inc. is seeking volunteers passionate about teaching dramatic arts to elementary and middle school aged youth at a designated recreation center in the city of Alexandria. This opportunity is for 1 hour a week between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 pm working with a group of approximately 8 to 15 youth. The focus is on balancing theory and practice along with providing youth the opportunity to grow as performers as they become involved in a variety of dramatic presentations throughout the city of Alexandria.

Alexandria, VA

5/20/19 4:00 PM +more

Momentum Collective Inc. is seeking volunteers interested in teaching music to youth at a recreation center in the city of Alexandria. This opportunity is for 1 hour a week between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 pm and working with no more than 10 youth. Volunteers must be passionate about serving youth, comfortable with working with youth from different backgrounds and with different learning styles, and is committed to artistic excellence. Current preference is for instruction in piano/keyboard and/or vocals. We are also looking to explore instruction in drums, guitar, and wind instruments.

Alexandria, VA

5/21/19 4:00 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

5/22/19 12:00 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

5/22/19 3:00 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

5/22/19 6:30 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

5/23/19 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

5/23/19 1:00 PM +more

Hollin Meadows Elementary Time: 3:00 to 4:45 p.m. Dates: Thursdays, March 28, April 4, April 11, April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23 Join the Inova Healthy Plate Club at Hollin Meadows Elementary in Mount Vernon this spring! For eight weeks, students will learn about healthy eating through games, activities and cooking. Volunteers will help students cook recipes like kale chips, breakfast burritos, egg muffins, and cauliflower nuggets. Activities include measuring the sugar in soda and sports drinks, making a MyPlate craft, and planting basil to take home. The Healthy Plate Club will be held at Hollin Meadows in Mt. Vernon on these Thursdays: March 28, April 4, April 11, April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23. To comply with FCPS policies, volunteers will do a background check and fingerprinting at no cost to you. Volunteers are asked to commit to three or more classes at this school. Contact Carol.Black@inova.org with questions.

Alexandria, VA

5/23/19 3:00 PM

Momentum Collective Inc. is seeking talent volunteers interested in teaching coding to elementary and middle school aged youth at a recreation center in Alexandria VA. This opportunity is for 1 hour a week between the hours of 4:00 and 6;00 pm. VOlunteers will work with a group of no more than 10 students and will be provided with the resources needed to develop and implement a successful program. Volunteers must be comfortable working with a diverse population and demonstrate a great deal of patience and creativity.

Alexandria, VA

5/23/19 4:00 PM +more

Volunteer opportunities exist for mentors/coaches interested in gaining hands-on experience in youth development and baseball instruction! -Help implement tailored baseball instruction to young Scholar-Athletes (ages 6-12) -Help Scholar-Athletes develop baseball skills learned on the diamond into life lessons that can help them succeed in the classroom and their community - 4-5 pm and 5-6 pm The culture of the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy Instructional League is grounded in the positive values of sports - instilling a love of physical activity as well as the qualities of determination, resiliency, teamwork and goal setting in the young scholar-athletes we serve. We do this through committed volunteer mentor/coaches - trained in positive coaching methodology.

Washington, DC

5/23/19 5:00 PM

Share the enjoyment of movement, participation and performance with the community. Fine projects await plus outreach for youth and activities for older adults. Provide guidance and experience and help us make logical choices to better serve the community. If you have the time to offer your expertise, join Jane Franklin Dance Board of Directors. Read At a Glance to get quick overview; or Board of Directors Packet 2018-19 for details. The Board of Directors: • networks with business and non-profit organizations in Alexandria & Arlington; • cultivates donors and promotes individual giving; • aids in marketing, development and financial management Expected Time Commitment: The board meets every 6 weeks on Tuesdays evenings at 7 pm at 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive in Arlington. Complete the Board of Directors fill-in Form (download; then open in your files. The information won’t ‘save’ if it is filled out just by opening) then email to janefranklindance@gmail.com. If you wish to volunteer short-term, please see the Volunteer Packet

Arlington, VA

5/28/19 7:00 PM +more

The Youth Arts Festival (YAF) is a one-day showcase of visual and performance arts from youth across the city of Alexandria; an event that was started in 2010 made possible with the collaboration of ARHA and through various partnerships with agencies in the City of Alexandria and Alexandria City Public Schools. The Youth Arts Festival provides the youth an opportunity to share their creativity with a broad audience. This free family-friendly event includes over 15 live performance acts and hundreds of visual art pieces combined with over 12 interactive art booths to engage patrons from all ages. We are currently looking for volunteers to help us in the following areas: Event set up Visual display set up Stage management Interactive art booths Event logistics Event clean up. Refreshments and T-shirts will be provided to volunteers. All volunteers must check-in at the “Volunteers Center” before assisting at the festival.

Alexandria, VA

6/1/19 1:00 AM +more

Volunteer with us on June 1st at the National Mall! There will be many volunteer positions available including set-up, clean-up, registration, food, greeters, and many more! Volunteer the entire time or part of the time! Any amount of hours is extremely helpful! All volunteers must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs, be able to load/unload a truck, and stand for a minimum of two hours at a time. Volunteers need to be 18+ or under 18 with a parent/guardian present. ALL VOLUNTEERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT ON EVENT DAY! After signing up, Jason will get in touch with you and your group for more detailed information regarding day-of volunteering. For more information, please contact Jason Greenspan (Event Support Specialist) at jgreenspan@cff.org or 301-215-7426. Event Description: Great Strides provides a fantastic opportunity for family, friends, students, and colleagues to come together and make a difference in the lives of people with CF. The event harnesses the power of people with a shared vision and encourages collaboration, team building, and leadership, as we collectively take steps to find a cure. We are working every day to build on this incredible momentum, and we won’t stop until there is a cure for all people living with CF. Sign up to walk in Great Strides today and join us as we take steps towards a cure. The time is now. Together, we can cross the finish line. For more information, please visit: http://fightcf.cff.org/site/TR/GreatStrides/78_Metro_DC_Washington_DC?fr_id=7237&pg=entry

Washington, DC

6/1/19 7:00 AM

At the Old Town Farmers Market, we rely on volunteers to maintain the thriving and demanding needs of the Market. We appreciate our volunteers and are always looking for new market enthusiasts. Sign up to volunteer this Saturday and support our local farmers and customers! Volunteers are need for the following positions– Information Booth 8:00 am – 10:00 am Information Booth 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Ways you can be involved – -Market Information Booth -Guide shoppers approaching information tent to restrooms -Assist shoppers with markets questions in regards to the SNAP Program -Assist SNAP coordinator in managing SNAP program including accounting duties and explaining how the tokens work to customers -Volunteer will work as a liaison between SNAP coordinator and vendors

Alexandria, VA

6/1/19 10:00 AM +more