Volunteer Alexandria

We are currently seeking an energetic and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Janitor. The ideal candidate for this position is detail-oriented, flexible and willing to take on non-routine cleaning and special projects as the need arises. The Janitor will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing offices, meeting rooms, kitchen and parish hall, and public areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn community service hours. More detail responsibilities: Maintaining clean church facilities by performing weekly duties and daily spot cleaning in all public areas of the building, including bathrooms, sanctuary, kitchens, and . ... Assisting with event preparations and clean up Perform general clean up of all areas of the building as directed Manage routine upkeep of exterior areas, green space and parking lot Complete non-routine cleaning according to specified job orders Remove garbage and recycling daily and prepare bins for weekly pick-up Handle emergency cleaning and upkeep requests Ensure rooms are maintained and fully equipped

Alexandria, VA

2/20/19 9:00 AM +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

2/20/19 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

2/20/19 3:30 PM +more

ECDC/ACC's FEBRUARY Volunteer Orientations will be: Silver Spring (8121 Georgia Avenue, Suite 800, Silver Spring MD 20910) Thursday, 2/7/19 at 6:30 pm Arlington (901 S Highland Street, Arlington, VA 22204) Wednesday, 2/20/19 at 6 pm Please be on time as the sessions start promptly. We hope to see you soon!

Arlington, VA

2/20/19 6:00 PM

Arts on the Horizon is looking for volunteers to help with the creation of DIY Ice Cream Trucks as part of a take-home package for our upcoming show, Beep Beep! The shift will include cutting shapes (truck, ice cream cone, wheels, etc.) out of card stock and organizing them in boxes/bags. Shift time is very flexible.

Alexandria, VA

2/22/19 11:00 AM

Are you ready for hands-on activism? We are seeking volunteers to join our Truck Team on a weekend day 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 - 5:30 pm on Saturday or 11:00 am - 5:30 pm on Sunday). Opportunities are available seven days a week. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email volunteer@awidercircle.org!

Silver Spring, MD

2/23/19 9:00 AM +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

2/23/19 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

2/23/19 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

2/23/19 10:00 AM +more

Be a part of Meade Churchs' continuing mission to serve those in need. Partner by becoming a volunteer and serve hot meals to Alexandria's vulnerable residents. Meals are provided by DC Central Kitchen and volunteers ONLY need to re-heat and serve these meals between 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. on every Saturday through Spring 2019.

Alexandria, VA

2/23/19 11:30 AM

Join fellow Disaster Preparedness volunteers for a evening fun. We will get to know each other and learn more about the community we serve. Games we will play include Pandemic, Donner Party, Oregon Trail and others.

Alexandria, VA

2/27/19 6:00 PM

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

2/28/19 6:30 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.

Washington, DC

3/1/19 6:00 PM +more

Event Description: Brewer's Ball has earned its reputation as the craft beer event of the season, hosting over 40 of the best breweries and 30 popular restaurants. Guests enjoy unlimited samplings of handcrafted beers and tastes of the best local cuisine. Mix, mingle, dance the night away with live entertainment, or bid on unique silent and live auction items and experiences. Take advantage of this annual tradition by inviting your family, friends, and clients to enjoy handcrafted brews and signature samplings from the hottest eateries in DC. If there’s one thing we can guarantee – you won’t leave hungry or thirsty. Act early to sponsor or attend – this event is guaranteed to sell out! Volunteers in Shift #1 & #2 need to be 18+. Shift 1: 10AM - 3PM Shift 2: 3PM -7PM Volunteers in shift #3 need to be 21+. Shift 3: 5PM - 2AM

Washington, DC

3/2/19 10:00 AM +more

Join Volunteer Alexandria as we march in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. See your friends and neighbors! Volunteers will walk in the parade promoting Volunteer Alexandria and emergency preparedness by handing out flyers and carrying a banner and signs.

Alexandria, VA

3/2/19 11:00 AM

Make your Sunday ~sweet~ by volunteering with IHOP and The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS)! Help IHOP and LLS raise funds in the fight against blood cancers by asking IHOP patrons to donate to LLS. Volunteers will be helping servers in various IHOP's by talking to customers and selling LLS icons. All ages are welcome to volunteer and help spread the LLS mission with IHOP customers. There are multiple participating IHOP locations and shift times. Please select your IHOP and volunteer shift here!

Alexandria, VA

3/3/19 10:00 AM

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

3/5/19 7:00 PM +more

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

3/7/19 9:30 AM +more