On the last Saturday of every month except November and December ALIVE! distributes groceries to low-income families at 3 locations in Alexandria. Volunteers are needed to pack groceries and help clients get to their cars and/or cards. Individuals, families, groups and companies are welcome to help. Distributions are in the morning running between 8am and noon. Check www.alive-inc.org for locations and additional details.

Alexandria, VA

5/26/18 8:00 AM +more

Thank you for your interest in the Spring 2018 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 after a disaster, extinguish small fires, perform light search and rescue, triage, give first aid, and provide much needed assistance in times of crisis! The Community Emergency Response Team 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 - 9:00 PM) beginning April 5 and through May 24, plus Saturday, May 26 (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 Fire Department Professional Development Center, 1108 Jefferson St. For specific questions please contact Ray Whatley at ray.whatley@alexandriava.gov or 703-746-5266. Registrants will be sent more information on Friday, March 23. 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. I want to help! What do I need to do? Attend the CERT training course to become a Team Member. You will learn how to prepare yourself, your family and your community for a disaster. Become familiar with tools to help you organize after a disaster and how to conduct triage and provide basic first aid. Learn to assess damage after the disaster, extinguish a small fire, conduct searches and rescue victims safely, and complete a small-scale disaster simulation! I want to find out more! The next basic CERT course will be offered in the Fall of 2018. For more information about CERT Training, call or email Ray Whatley at 703.746.5266 or ray.whatley@alexandriava.gov. All participants are required to attend all classes and the final exercise on Saturday, May 26. Please make sure you sign up for each upcoming class.

Alexandria, VA

5/26/18 8:00 AM

Join DC Paws Rescue, a new rescue organization, that helps dogs and cats from underfunded animal control facilities get vetted and come to the DC area to be adopted. We are in need of volunteers who can handle a dog or cat, at adoption events while they meet potential adopters. If interested please complete our volunteer form https://dcpawsrescue.org/volunteer/volunteer-form/ and our waiver Volunteer Waiver

Springfield, VA

5/27/18 12:00 PM +more

- assist facilitate and lead group activiteies. - setup & cleanup.

Springfield, VA

5/27/18 2:30 PM +more

Join us at the Business Philanthropy Summit, our annual breakfast as we celebrate Alexandria's remarkable commitment to service including volunteerism and philanthropy. In partnership with the City of Alexandria, this event brings together businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and neighbors to honor Alexandria’s proud philanthropic tradition and ensure it continues to thrive. At the Summit, businesses, nonprofits and community leaders come together since 1998 to talk about philanthropy in Alexandria. Previous keynote speakers include Colin Powell, Billy Shore, Senator Mark Warner, Carly Fiorina, and Rep. Don Beyer. 5/29: Volunteers will help set up the event. 5/30: Volunteers will help set up the event, register attendees, monitor food and beverage tables, help keep the event clean and organized and help load-out after the event.

Alexandria, VA

5/29/18 5:00 PM +more

One or two volunteers with specific skills in photography are needed to take photos during our special events.

Alexandria, VA

5/30/18 6:15 AM

A 2014 report from the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria and the Childhood Obesity Action Network 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 are needed to pick up bread from Great Harvest Bread Company in Fairlington and deliver it to two locations within Alexandria every Wednesday. 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

5/30/18 3:00 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

6/2/18 10:00 AM +more

The Inova Children’s Hospital is an award-winning, full-service children's hospital that offers the highest level of dedicated pediatric care in Northern Virginia. ICH's comprehensive medical services are geared toward the unique treatment of infants, children, and adolescents, and support of their families. After our most successful race to date, we are pleased to announce the 12th Annual StarKid 5K and Family Fun Run will take place on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Fairfax Corner Shopping Center in Fairfax, VA! We are looking forward to a fun-filled morning that will include post-race door prizes, a moon bounce, face painters, music, and much more! As we celebrate the 12th anniversary of this amazing event, we hope to continue that momentum into the 2018 race and could really use your support! Volunteer support for this event is incredibly important, and we couldn't pull it off without your help. Sign up today to help make a difference! There are a number of ways you can help. For more information on how to sign up to volunteer, please contact Emily Seeger at Emily.Seeger@inova.org or at 703.289.2008. Thank you for donating your time and showing your support for the Inova Children’s Hospital

Fairfax, VA

6/3/18 6:00 AM

VOLUNTEER! The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is looking for volunteers! The programs for this year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival include Armenia: Creating Home and Catalonia: Tradition and Creativity from the Mediterranean. It will run from June 27th to July 1th, and July 4th to July 8th. For more information about the Festival, check out the website: http://festival.si.edu/ We’re currently recruiting for all of our opportunities, and highly encourage speakers of Catalan, Spanish, and Armenian to apply! All volunteers will get a meal and a t-shirt as a thank you for all their hard work. Here’s the application link with more information: https://evansvol.si.edu/recruiter/index.php?class=OppSearch&recruiterID=510&act=search_all If you have any further questions, please email CFCH-Volunteer@si.edu Even if you are not able to volunteer, we hope you can make it to the Festival this summer!

Washington, DC

6/8/18 10:30 AM +more

Interested in sharing why volunteering is great for our health and well being? Volunteers will share information about Volunteer Alexandria, opportunities available, as well as raise awareness about being being preppared for an emergency by handing out materials in Del Ray.

Alexandria, VA

6/7/18 6:00 PM +more

Hunger never takes a vacation and the CAFB could not nourish those in need without the assistance of volunteers. We value the contributions of the community and believes that all individuals have the ability to make a significant impact in supporting our mission. We are seeking to place 12 enthusiastic individuals for a long-term volunteer role at a new feeding program in Alexandria. Time of Arrival: Between 8:30am to 9:00 am. Parking located on any surrounding street. 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Set up and distribution Volunteers help to set up tables. Volunteers hang food reference signs per site coordinator’s instruction. After the food is unloaded and the driver has moved the truck, all volunteers may begin to unpack the food and help to bring it inside to the distribution site. Setting Up the Distribution: Volunteers open and unload plastic wrap, boxes and other packaging. One or two volunteers will be assigned per pallet to unload the food and replenish the table as the supply runs out. Volunteers will be provided reusable plastic (food service type) gloves for food handling. 11:00 a.nm.-1:00 p.m. Distribution of Food:  Sign-in: As clients arrive, one volunteer will be assigned to hand one person from each household a number and record the number of people in each household on the provided data collection form.  Greeter: As clients in the line approach the door, one volunteer will direct the members of the household into the room explaining the flow of traffic.  Tables: As clients move through the room, one or two volunteers at each table should communicate the limits to the clients and help to load the products into the clients’ bags. 1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Clean up All volunteers who help with food distribution help with clean up. All food and packaging debris should be disposed of lawfully in an appropriate receptacle. If pallets will not be picked up immediately, help stack them in an appropriate location according to the site coordinator. Special Instructions: Volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable attire Volunteers must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.  Bilingual volunteers are desired for interpretive skills.

Alexandria, VA

6/8/18 8:30 AM +more

Volunteers will assist vendors with finding their tent, moving their items from the cars to their tent, and ensuring that vendors move their cars after unloading.

Alexandria, VA

6/9/18 7:00 AM

Volunteers will sell water at the water/info tent, asssit vendors if they need a break, and keep the event space clean and clear of excess trash.

Alexandria, VA

6/9/18 9:00 AM +more

One volunteer per shift is needed to work Volunteer Alexandria outreach table and distribute materials to the public.

Alexandria, VA

6/9/18 9:00 AM +more

We are looking for volunteers to assist with the sale and distribution of beer at the 2018 Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair. Volunteers will assist as cashiers, beer pourers, and floaters ensuring alcohol does not leave the designated area during their shift. Because volunteers will be handling alcohol, volunteers must be 21+!

Alexandria, VA

6/9/18 10:30 AM +more

Volunteers are needed to help with children's activities during the fair.

Alexandria, VA

6/9/18 11:00 AM +more

Volunteers will help vendors close their tents, move their items from their space to their car, and help clean up the event space.

Alexandria, VA

6/9/18 6:00 PM