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. 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. Our Essential Support Program focuses on providing basic need items for the home to our neighbors seeking to rise out of poverty. The donations we receive include household furniture, linens, kitchen items, toys, and professional clothing and accessories. With the help of volunteers like you, A Wider Circle is able to furnish 20 homes free of charge each day for our neighbors in need - that's 4,500 families served each year! 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 either a full day or a half day of volunteering. Please note that your first day will be an in-house training day.

Silver Spring, MD

10/23/19 9:00 AM + 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 -Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday -3:30-5:30 pm or 7:30-8:30 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. September 24 - May 21

Washington, DC

10/23/19 3:30 PM + more

Come as you can to help 1:1 tutor kids or work on homework Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday anytime between 3:30 and 5:30pm. Kids grades 3-8 work on homework, online math games, or Academy assignments in STEM or literacy. Also try partner reading to work with a child on their vocabulary or learning how to read. Dates: September 24-May 21

Washington, DC

10/23/19 3:30 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 - Dates: September 24, 2019 - May 21, 2020 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

10/23/19 6:00 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 volunteer@upcyclecrc.org.

Alexandria, VA

10/24/19 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 volunteer@upcyclecrc.org.

Alexandria, VA

10/24/19 1:00 PM + more

Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia is looking for coaches across our area for our Fall 2019 Season! Lace up your sneakers and inspire a group of girls to be strong, confident, and healthy! Girls on the Run is a youth development program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade that creatively integrates running. Teams of volunteer coaches are trained to facilitate our easy-to-follow curriculum with small groups of girls twice a week over the course of 10 weeks. You don't need to be a runner or a competitive athlete to coach! Successful coaches only need to serve as role models for girls by showing up prepared and on time, by listening attentively, and by demonstrating a positive attitude! Coaches are required to commit to 2-3 hours per week for the 10 week season, with additional time required for Coach Training and the GOTR 5K race. Practice schedules will vary based on team. At Charles Barrett Elementary, we are seeking an Assistant Coach. Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-4:00pm. “I am so thankful that this program exists in Northern Virginia. Every year I coach it just gets better and better and we are more equipped to make an impact on the lives of these girls!” -- GOTR NOVA Coach

Alexandria, VA

10/24/19 2:30 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

10/24/19 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 volunteer@upcyclecrc.org.

Alexandria, VA

10/25/19 3:00 PM + more

Want to improve the health of your neighbors? Volunteers needed to help set up many spaces in the recreation center for the health fair. Volunteers will help to move tables and chairs, put out materials and other set-up tasks. Volunteers should wear clothes they don't mind getting dirty and closed toe shoes. Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Alexandria, VA

10/25/19 7:00 PM

The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) 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. While most volunteers will be responsible for entering information in the database, two volunteers will assist with the children's area and two volunteers will assist with line management and directing clients through the sign up process.

Alexandria, VA

10/26/19 8:45 AM

Want to improve the health of your neighbors? Volunteers needed at the annual Multicultural Health Fair. During the health fair, low-income families and individuals will have the chance to learn more about services they can receive, participate in on-site health screenings and tests and receive vaccinations. Volunteers will be provided breakfast and lunch, and will have breaks. Volunteers needed for different tasks, see below. Spanish, Amharic and Arabic speaking volunteers are needed! Please answer the questions to indicate where you would like to be placed: Greeters - will help manage the registration line and answer questions. Must be bi-lingual English & Spanish. Registration - will check in attendees and give them their pre-fair survey. Runners - will be available to guide attendees to the correct areas, move items as needed and give other volunteers breaks. Children's Activities - will supervise youth while their parents are receiving screenings. The youth will have the chance to color or do other craft activities. Parents will always be in the same room as their children. Being bilingual is a plus! Check-out - will make sure attendees have completed their "passport" and post-fair survey. Must be bilingual in English & Spanish.

Alexandria, VA

10/26/19 9:30 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 volunteer@upcyclecrc.org.

Alexandria, VA

10/26/19 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 volunteer@upcyclecrc.org.

Alexandria, VA

10/26/19 1:00 PM + more

Dates & Time: -Monday 6-8pm -Fall: September 23-December 16 -Winter: January 27-March 23 -Spring: April 6-May 18 *Dates subject to change. Details: YBA PLAY is a free instructional league that immerses youth in The Academy Way - a positive culture that cultivates excellence and performance mastery through an emphasis on teamwork, effort, continual learning, and a love of baseball/softball. We see this not as just a coaching job but an opportunity to make DC a better place. Join the movement! Grow the game of baseball in Washington DC! Help build community! The responsibility of the National Pastime in the Nation's Capital.

Washington, DC

10/28/19 6:00 PM + more

Can you imagine being unable to read this website, a street sign, instructions on a bottle of medicine, or even a note from your child's teacher? Have you ever wanted to make a real difference in the community? By volunteering with the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia, you can change the lives of adults who want to develop basic reading, writing, and English speaking skills. To learn how you can get involved, come to LCNV's next Volunteer Orientation on Saturday, December 7 at 10:30am at the Sherwood Regional Library in Alexandria. With the help of volunteers who serve as teachers, class aides, tutors and testers, the Literacy Council is able to teach thousands of English language learners at 15 different sites across Northern Virginia. Prior teaching experience is not required to get involved -- training, curriculum, and support will be provided! LCNV also seeks committed office volunteers to assist with logistics, outreach, special events and data entry. Contact Amy Tristan at atristan@lcnv.org for more information.

Alexandria, VA

10/28/19 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 volunteer@upcyclecrc.org.

Alexandria, VA

10/30/19 12:00 PM + more

For any incident, from a car crash to an active shooter normal people play an important role in saving lives. It is imperative that we provide the knowledge and skills necessary to help our community save lives until our professional responders arrive. This class will teach you how to recognize violent activities, respond safely, provide immediate rescue tactics to the injured, and report them to 9-1-1 efficiently. The skills you will learn are transferable to countless situations involving traumatic injury, which include car accidents, household injuries, or an active shooter. Come and learn how you can be the help, Until Help Arrives.

Alexandria, VA

10/30/19 1:00 PM + more