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

5/23/18 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

5/24/18 6:30 PM +more

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

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

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

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

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

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

IMPACT Join the ASO at their annual Garden Party and help us reach our goal of raising $300,000 by 2021. 75% of the ASO's annual income comes from individual contributions from events like these to: Initiate new artistic projects, expand community outreach, introduce the new Music Director, and celebrate the 75th anniversary. ACTIVITIES Set-up and take-down event items to include tables, linens, decorations etc. Organize and display silent auction items and bid sheets Pour and serve wine Replenish food and drink as needed Assist in checking in/out auction winners TIMEFRAME June 13th, 2018 5:45 PM -10 PM WHERE The Lloyd House 220 North Washington Street Alexandria, VA QUALIFICATIONS Able to stand for long periods Able to do some light lifting Experience with customer service Bar tending skills a plus but not necessary BENEFITS Complimentary food and wine at the event **2 Complimentary tickets to a concert of your choice for the ASO's 2018/19 Season DRESS CODE Garden Chic - a.k.a. dressy clothes you'd feel comfortable wearing outside Bartenders should wear white dress shirt and black dress pants. CONTACT Cecilia Stroud - Volunteer Coordinator If interested, please email cecilia.alexsym@gmail.com to schedule a short over-the-phone interview.

Alexandria, VA

6/13/18 6:00 PM