Volunteer Alexandria

Jane Franklin Dance SUMMER Camp for ages 5 - 12 builds physical skill and creativity through movement, theatre, and visual art. The five-day camps includes dance technique and creative movement, visual art projects, outdoor trips to a nearby park, performance practice and a concluding performance at the end of the week. The typical camp consists of 5 – 15 students working under the guidance of professional educators. People over the age of 15 are eligible to Volunteer. Class Dates/Times: June 24 - August 23, 2010 Monday - Friday 9 am - 3 pm; Extended Day from 3 pm - 5:30 pm Fantastic Voyage - June 24 - 28, 2019 The Big Meow - July 8 - 12, 2019 Complete Dogness - July 15 - 19, 2019 Fantastic Voyage - July 22 - 26, 2019 Mouse in House - August 5 - 9, 2019 The Big Meow - Aug 12 - 16, 2019 The Migration Project - Aug 19 - 23, 2019 For more information or to enroll www.janefranklin.com or call 703.933.1111

Arlington, VA

8/19/19 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

8/19/19 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

8/19/19 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

8/20/19 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

8/21/19 3:00 PM +more

ECDC/ACC DC Metro's AUGUST Volunteer Orientations will be: Silver Spring (8121 Georgia Avenue, Suite 800, Silver Spring MD 20910) Thursday, 8/8/19 at 6:30 pm Arlington (901 S Highland Street, Arlington, VA 22204) Wednesday, 8/21/19 at 6 pm Please be on time as the sessions start promptly. We hope to see you soon!

Arlington, VA

8/21/19 6:00 PM

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

8/22/19 10:00 AM +more

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

8/22/19 4:00 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

8/22/19 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

8/23/19 12:00 PM +more

The 2019 Ballyshaners Irish Festival is looking for volunteers to help with the following tasks: - Assisting with set-up prior of the festival - Assisting with the beer tent (Must be 21+) - Monitoring the entrance and exits - Assisting with break down Please consider volunteering today. We need volunteers like you to help make this years festival the best yet! Thank you for volunteering!

Alexandria, VA

8/24/19 9:00 AM +more

Alexandria's award-winning Space of Her Own (SOHO) program seeks creative adult female volunteers to provide girls in need with social, emotional, academic and creative enrichment through mentorship and the arts. Volunteers are needed to start in September and volunteer on either Tuesday or Wednesday evenings starting at 5:30. Interested? Sign up for more infomation. To learn more visit http://spaceofherown.org/

Alexandria, VA

8/24/19 10:00 AM

Hello, Volunteer Alexandria is looking for volunteers to help spread Emergency Preparedness information at the 2019 Ballyshanners Irish Festival. Join us for a day fun and Irish music and dance as we help inform the public on how to be prepared for emergencies in and around Alexandria. Sign up today!

Alexandria, VA

8/24/19 11:00 AM

Volunteer Alexandria is looking for a few Volunteers to help distribute Emergency Preparedness information at the 2019 Ballyshaners Irish Festival! It will be a great day of Music and dancing while you help prepare your community for disasters big and small. If you want to help educate your community about disaster preparedness sign up to help now!

Alexandria, VA

8/24/19 11:00 AM

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

8/24/19 1:00 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

8/26/19 4:00 PM +more

Do you own a bike and want to help your community? The Bike for Good program is just for you! The Old Town Farmers' Market is looking for dedicated and experienced bicyclist volunteers who are willing to distribute the fresh produce to food pantries and shelters in the Alexandria area once per month (last Saturday of the month) from May through October 2019. The goal of the program is to redistribute donated fresh, locally grown food (primarily fruit and vegetables) from the Alexandria Old Town Farmer’s Market on the last Saturday of the month using bicycles to pantries that serve hungry, homeless, and at-risk residents in Alexandria. The program will help to - Increase access to locally grown and healthy food to low-income residents in the City; Reduce food waste to Alexandria landfills; Transport food with minimal environmental impact, reduce traffic and CO2 emissions Increase awareness of bicycling as a viable mode of transportation; and Be a catalyst for positive change in the community Summary of food rescue process: Volunteers ride their bicycles to the farmers’ market and meet at the market information booth on the last Saturday of the month at 11:30 am. Volunteers must wear their own helmet, be capable of lifting 25 pounds, and wear closed toe shoes for safety purposes. Volunteers must be 21 years or older and experienced bicycle riders. Attend a short safety and volunteer orientation. Attach the cargo trailer to your bike. Load two crates onto the cargo trailer. Ride with the bike captain to the dropoff location; There will be a representative to direct the drop off. Load the empty crates back onto the trailers and ride back to the farmers’ market; return the crates and disengage the cargo trailer. All volunteers will wear orange safety vests (provided by the City), helmets (their own, mandatory), and ride their own bikes that are in good condition. Food Rescue Statistics 17 market farmers participate Rescued approximatley 4,500 pounds of food in 2018 Value of food rescued was $10,963 ($1.69/pound of donated food) Served two food pantries, a low income senior housing facility Who to contact if you have questions: contact SNAPEBT@alexandriava.gov for questions and volunteer inquiries Location: 301 King St. Alexandria, VA 22314

Alexandria, VA

8/31/19 11:30 AM +more

Come join us for a 1-hour tour of our mission in action and see how we Open Doors to Independence for Alexandria's families in need. The tour begins at our Fifer Family Learning Center, 607 Notabene Drive, Alexandria,VA 22305. Please call 703-549-4407 for more information. Be sure to come early because parking is limited!

Alexandria, VA

9/4/19 6:30 PM +more