Volunteer Alexandria

ALIVE! Needs Grocery Packers Help ALIVE!’s mass bag packing operation to supply thousands of grocery bags/week for distribution to food-insecure Alexandrians. Volunteers are required to do some light to moderate lifting and bending over to pick up cases of food from ground level. You wll be on your feet the entire time. Wear long sleeves/pants and/or bug spray if mosquitos bother you. Date/Time: Varied weekday shifts, generally 2-3 hours time blocks; see postings for specific dates and hours. Location: 116 S. Quaker Ln. (old Dash bus barn). There is street parking available. Close-toed shoes required. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Wear long sleeves/pants and/or bug spray if mosquitos bother you. You will be asked to take your temperature with a no-contact thermometer before you may begin work. Gloves will be provided. Each work station is at least 6ft apart for physical distancing. All volunteers must wear cloth face coverings. If you do not have one, ALIVE! will provide one for you. Volunteers should fashion face coverings from household items or common materials, such as clean T-shirts or other clean cloths that can cover the nose and mouth area. Medical personal protective equipment such as N95 respirators or surgical masks are necessary for this purpose as these should be reserved for the appropriate personnel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. * Only individuals registered to volunteer may show up on site in order to maintain physical distance rules. While we appreciate the overwhelming volunteer spirit during the health crisis, we cannot have additional people on site beyond those that are registered. Please do not bring friends or family to help. DO NOT volunteer if: - You exhibit any symptoms of a respiratory illness including fever, runny nose, sore throat, coughing or difficulty breathing now or in the past 24 hours. - You have been to any places, and therefore exposed, where people have tested posted for COVID-19. - You are at high risk of severe disease (including persons who are older than 65; have underlying heart disease or lung disease, diabetes, liver disease; are immunocompromised; on dialysis; or have severe obesity with BMI greater than 40). - You have someone in your household who is at high risk.(including persons who are older than 65; have underlying heart disease or lung disease, diabetes, liver disease; are immunocompromised; on dialysis;, or have severe obesity with BMI greater than 40).

Alexandria, VA

9/30/20 9:00 AM + more

Alexandria Drive-In is looking for help getting their gift bags collated and packed for the weekend show! Proceeds from the event and sponsorships go to Act for Alexandria and Athena Rapid Response Innovation Lab. 4-5 Volunteers needed 10/1 3:00 - 6:00 PM. Before you volunteer in person, please ensure: - That you have NOT been at any places and therefore exposed where people have tested positive for COVID-19? If so, do not volunteer. - That you DO NOT exhibit any symptoms of a respiratory illness including fever, runny nose, sore throat, coughing or difficulty breathing now or in the past 14 days? If so, do NOT volunteer. - That you or someone you live with is NOT at high risk (this includes persons who are age greater than 65; have underlying heart disease or lung disease, diabetes, liver disease; are immunocompromised, on dialysis, or have severe obesity with BMI greater than 40). If so, do NOT volunteer.

Alexandria, VA

10/1/20 3:00 PM

For the current 2020-2021 season ASO will continue to present live music in outdoor venues around Alexandria with small ensembles and limited, socially-distanced audiences. If conditions permit, indoor venues may be incorporated in Spring 2021. Duties include: Guiding patrons to their designated seating area, answering questions, helping to clean up venue after concert is done (stacking chairs, putting away decor etc.) I will need 4 volunteers for each date below. We will be as contactless as possible with no physical programs, no physical tickets, and plenty of space to keep your distance. Saturday, October 3 Concerts: 4:30 & 6:00 p.m. Call time: 4 to 7 p.m. Location: 711 Princess Street - the Rectory courtyard behind Classical Movements Check in with Ryan Jordan. Park on the street. Wear comfortable shoes as you will be standing most of the time. There are only 40 seats available so there are likely to be no seats for volunteers. It is outside the entire time, so be prepared for the weather. Bring a mask; required to wear it while volunteering. Sunday, October 4 Concerts: 3:30 & 5:00 p.m. Call time: 3 to 6 p.m. Same details as above. Rain dates: Monday, October 5 and Tuesday, October 6. Before you volunteer, please ensure: - That you have you NOT been at any places and therefore exposed where people have tested posted for COVID-19? If so, do not volunteer. - That you DO NOT exhibit any symptoms of a respiratory illness including fever, runny nose, sore throat, coughing or difficulty breathing now or in the past 24 hours? If so, do not volunteer. - All volunteers who are at high risk of severe disease or who have someone in their household who is high risk (this includes persons who are age greater than 65; have underlying heart disease or lung disease, diabetes, liver disease; are immunocompromised, on dialysis, or have severe obesity with BMI greater than 40) should NOT volunteer.

Alexandria, VA

10/3/20 4:00 PM + more

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS FOR 2020 RED SHOE RUN Please volunteer at the upcoming 10th Anniversary of RMHCDC Red Shoe Run 5k to help change children's lives. This family-friendly event raises essential funds to help keep sick children close to their families and to the care they need. You can help by volunteering with pre-race preparations, race site set up and/or race day activities. The more volunteers we have, the bigger impact we can all make together. What you'll do: We need volunteers for everything from race preparations, cheering for participants, manning water stations, to assisting with children’s activities. Volunteer shifts: There will be various 2-hour volunteer shifts over four days, all volunteers must stay through their full assigned shift. How it works: Come ten minutes earlier than your shift and check in with the Volunteer Coordinator to get your assignment instructions. Race Day Parking: Free parking available close to the start/finish line. Please be aware the parking lot and entry & exit roads will be closed off from race start until last participant crosses the finish line. Pin drop near 7700 Bull Run Dr, Centreville, VA 20121 https://goo.gl/maps/UcvrXzzjQSQ2 Race Day Attire: Each volunteer will receive a RMHCDC t-shirt, while supplies last. Wear comfortable clothes and closed toed shoes. Service Hours: We certify service hours for those who need documentation for school, work or community service hours. Don't forget to sign up at 5K volunteer application Before you volunteer, please ensure: - That you have NOT been at any places and therefore exposed where people have tested positive for COVID-19? If so, do not volunteer. - That you DO NOT exhibit any symptoms of a respiratory illness including fever, runny nose, sore throat, coughing or difficulty breathing now or in the past 14 days? If so, do NOT volunteer. - That you or someone you live with is NOT at high risk (this includes persons who are age greater than 65; have underlying heart disease or lung disease, diabetes, liver disease; are immunocompromised, on dialysis, or have severe obesity with BMI greater than 40). If so, do NOT volunteer.

Centreville, VA

10/4/20 7:00 AM

Just like it sounds. You will organize and bag food and cleaning supply donations for distribution. Before you volunteer, please ensure: - That you have NOT been at any places and therefore exposed where people have tested positive for COVID-19? If so, do not volunteer. - That you DO NOT exhibit any symptoms of respiratory illness including fever, runny nose, sore throat, coughing or difficulty breathing now or in the past 24 hours? If so, do not volunteer. - That you or someone you live with is NOT at high risk (this includes persons who are age greater than 65; have underlying heart disease or lung disease, diabetes, liver disease; are immunocompromised, on dialysis, or have severe obesity with BMI greater than 40). If so, do NOT volunteer.

Alexandria, VA

10/5/20 10:00 AM + more

Are you computer savvy and looking to help those in your community learn computer skills? We are seeking individuals to volunteer during our 6 week introductory course on basic computer skills for adults. Duties include welcoming course attendees, assisting instructors, taking attendance, setup and teardown of tables, chairs and proper storage of equipment, as well as sanitizing and cleanup. Days and hours are: Monday - 2:00pm -4:30pm and 6:00pm - 8:30pm Tuesday - 2:00pm -4:30pm and 6:00pm - 8:30pm Wednesday - 2:00pm -4:30pm and 6:00pm - 8:30pm Thursday - 2:00pm -4:30pm and 6:00pm - 8:30pm October 5th - November 12th Please reach out to us for more information! Before you volunteer, please ensure: - That you have NOT been at any places and therefore exposed where people have tested positive for COVID-19? If so, do not volunteer. - That you DO NOT exhibit any symptoms of a respiratory illness including fever, runny nose, sore throat, coughing or difficulty breathing now or in the past 14 days? If so, do NOT volunteer. - That you or someone you live with is NOT at high risk (this includes persons who are age greater than 65; have underlying heart disease or lung disease, diabetes, liver disease; are immunocompromised, on dialysis, or have severe obesity with BMI greater than 40). If so, do NOT volunteer.

Alexandria, VA

10/5/20 2:00 PM + more

Every other Wednesday we distribute boxes/bags of food/cleaning supplies to families involved in Casa Chirilagua programming and those in need in the neighborhood. Before you volunteer, please ensure: - That you have NOT been at any places and therefore exposed where people have tested positive for COVID-19? If so, do not volunteer. - That you DO NOT exhibit any symptoms of a respiratory illness including fever, runny nose, sore throat, coughing or difficulty breathing now or in the past 24 hours? If so, do not volunteer. - That you or someone you live with is NOT at high risk (this includes persons who are age greater than 65; have underlying heart disease or lung disease, diabetes, liver disease; are immunocompromised, on dialysis, or have severe obesity with BMI greater than 40). If so, do NOT volunteer.

Alexandria, VA

10/7/20 10:00 AM + 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. *** During the current COVID-19 event all Emergency Preparedness Volunteer Orientations will be held remotely online to encourage social distancing. Class times posted are the start time of the online learning. After you sign up an online class invitation will be sent to you the week of the orientation.***

Virtual, --

10/8/20 6:00 PM

One Friday a tractor-trailer delivers boxes of fresh produce and dairy from farmers in Pennsylvania. We distribute these boxes to families involved in Casa Chirilagua programming and those in need in the neighborhood. You will be primarily be helping set up and directing people in line and reminding people of the safety precautions (ie 6ft distance, masks, etc). Before you volunteer, please ensure: - That you have NOT been at any places and therefore exposed where people have tested positive for COVID-19? If so, do not volunteer. - That you DO NOT exhibit any symptoms of a respiratory illness including fever, runny nose, sore throat, coughing or difficulty breathing now or in the past 24 hours? If so, do not volunteer. - That you or someone you live with is NOT at high risk (this includes persons who are age greater than 65; have underlying heart disease or lung disease, diabetes, liver disease; are immunocompromised, on dialysis, or have severe obesity with BMI greater than 40). If so, do NOT volunteer.

Alexandria, VA

10/9/20 9:30 AM + more

Calling all volunteer coordinators! Stop in to get your questions answered! Each session will start off with a quick tip/demo on how to use our online portal! Then, we will open it up to answer your specific questions. After each session, there will be instructions typed and sent out on the tip/demo as well as any instructions on any questions that were asked. Stay as long as you like! This is meant to be short and to the point…a quick Q&A! *Please note these topics may change due to feedback from volunteer coordinators. October– How to Manage Multiple Volunteer Opportunities in our System Date: October 13th 1:00 – 1:45PM Wondering how you can use information or copy the same format of previous scheduled volunteer opportunity? This session will provide a quick demo on how to do so! November – Marking Attendance & Managing Longer-Term Volunteer Hours Date: November 10th 1:00 – 1:45PM Easy tips and reminders on how to keep track of your volunteers’ attendance and managing/tracking volunteers with a consistent schedule within your organization. December– Volunteer Training & Engagement Best Practices in a Virtual World Date: December 8th 1:00 – 1:45PM Presented By: Lynn O'Connell - teaches at Northern Virginia Community in the Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership & Administration. 2020 certainly has us all "Zooming" now, and - at first - we were thrilled to have the technology, but now many of us are "zoomed out." What can we do to offer meaningful trainings to our volunteers? And more importantly perhaps, what can we do to engage (and keep!) our volunteers during these times?

Virtual, --

10/13/20 1:00 PM + more

Ascend Alexandria is a program formed by students who dedicate their time to fight climate change and educate the community. This community program is a subdivision of Volunteer Alexandria that specifically focuses on informing, educating, encouraging, and recruiting volunteers to help out with our many initiatives around the city. We want to be able to give back to the community by cleaning it up, and building a city of people who care about the environment. Every year on the fourth Saturday in October, volunteerism is celebrated by individuals, friends, and families when they join together for Make A Difference Day. This year Make A Difference Day falls on October 24th. As part of Make A Difference Day. Ascend Alexandria is calling volunteers to band together to help keep parks beautiful! Time: October 24th 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Location: Dangerfield Island Age: 13+ Minors will need parents to sign liability form to participate. Liability form and more details will be sent to complete registration, after signing up below. Before you volunteer, please ensure: - That you have NOT been at any places and therefore exposed where people have tested positive for COVID-19? If so, do not volunteer. - That you DO NOT exhibit any symptoms of a respiratory illness including fever, runny nose, sore throat, coughing or difficulty breathing now or in the past 14 days? If so, do NOT volunteer. - That you or someone you live with is NOT at high risk (this includes persons who are age greater than 65; have underlying heart disease or lung disease, diabetes, liver disease; are immunocompromised, on dialysis, or have severe obesity with BMI greater than 40). If so, do NOT volunteer.

Alexandria, VA

10/24/20 9:30 AM

The Arlington Employment Center is looking for volunteer instructors and interns to co-teach ONLINE Basic Computers, Microsoft Office Specialist, and CompTIA ITF+ classes. We need help during the following days/times: Monday's from 6pm-7:30pm Tuesday's from 6pm-7:30pm Wednesday's from 6pm-7:30pm Thursday's from 6pm-7:30pm Tuesday's from 9am-10:30am Thursday's from 9am-10:30am No teaching experience required. Training, curriculum, and materials provided. Volunteers must attend a mandatory virtual training. While the volunteer work will be completed virtually, volunteers MUST complete a mandatory in-person background check in Arlington, Virginia.

Arlington, VA

11/1/20 10:30 AM

The Saturday Hot Meal MAIN menu is prepared, cooked and delivered every Friday evening by DC Central Kitchen. Thus, our volunteers need not 'cook' the meals, but on Saturday morning, heat and serve. Volunteers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Meade Kitchen, as condiments are left out in plain view for grabbing and preparation on the serving table. Further, some volunteer leaders are excited to contact us for an 'early' Menu description, so as to bring assorted desserts and drinks, if needed. Feeding is at 12:30 to 1:30 pm, and it would be a good idea for volunteers to report to Meade Church by 11:45 am to prepare and for first-time servers to familiarize themselves with the kitchen. It is also a good idea for those assigned to the Clean-up crew, to begin the gathering of trash at 1 pm and ALL trash is to go in the GREEN garbage cans and NOT on the ground. Recycle is to be deposited in the BLUE Recycle Bin... NOT the garbage cans. COVID-19 Care for Community We all need to do our part to stop the spread of Covid-19 and protect our community. NOT EVERYONE IS ELIGIBLE TO VOLUNTEER IN PERSON. Our first priority is keeping volunteers and their families safe during this public health crisis. Before volunteering it is paramount to review the Safety Guidlines developed by Virginia Services that are listed HERE.

Alexandria, VA

11/28/20 11:00 AM + more

Wildlife Rescue League is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Northern Virginia whose mission is to support the rehabilitation of sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife and, through education, to foster the appreciation of our wild neighbors. We are looking for a candidate to serve as the President of the Board. The President serves as the principal executive officer and spokesperson for the League and is responsible for guiding all facets of its mission. The President presides over meetings of the League and its Board, delivers an annual report on League status and progress to the membership, and performs all duties incident to the office. Such duties include, but are not limited to, finalizing agendas for and conducting regular Board meetings and at least two membership meetings per year; ensuring that major programs and committees operate effectively; and ensuring that necessary funds are procured to achieve the League’s objectives. Previous experience in a non-profit management position preferred. This position is a working position, to be performed on a volunteer basis without compensation, and will be for a two-year term. The ideal candidate has an appreciation for our wildlife. Interested individuals should forward their resume by October 15, 2020 to Wildlife Rescue League.

Falls Church, VA

1/1/21 9:00 AM

Wildlife Rescue League is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Northern Virginia whose mission is to support the rehabilitation of sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife and, through education, to foster the appreciation of our wild neighbors. We are looking for a Board member-at-large with prior experience in development, fundraising, and capital campaigns, with the goal of increasing our donor base, and establishing relationships with corporate sponsors and legislative bodies. This position is a working position, to be performed on a volunteer basis without compensation, and will be for a two-year term. The ideal candidate has an appreciation for our wildlife. Interested individuals should forward their resume by October 15, 2020 to Wildlife Rescue League.

Falls Church, VA

1/1/21 9:00 AM

Residents participate in an abundance of engaging activities to enrich their daily lives. Volunteers are needed to assist residents to and from event locations and help with tasks during arts and crafts, sensory events, and various games.

McLean, VA

Through 9/4/21

CORE's mission is to help low-income adults acquire the technological and life skills they need to pursue their career aspirations.Classes available (and volunteers needed) in Reston, Herndon, Sterling and Loudoun. We are looking for people who can teach basic computer skills plus MS Office and career skills. Classes are held in the evening starting mid-January. We are training volunteers for our January semester. Your next step will be to attend a volunteer training session. Attendance at an orientation session is a mandatory step for classroom volunteers. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the history of our organization, the students we serve, our curriculum, computer resources and the support we offer. • Falls Church Area: Saturday, October 15, 2016, at 10 a.m, Saturday, November 12th at 10 a.m., and Saturday, December 3rd at 10 a.m. at our Bailey's Crossroad Office: 5881 Leesburg Pike, Suite 204, Falls Church VA 22041. It's a 4-story office building, west on Leesburg Pike, across the street from Duangrat Restaurant and a Sherman Paint sign. If you use GPS or any mapping app, please be sure to enter the zipcode 22041 as well as the address. Otherwise, you will wind up in the middle of Tyson's Corner and they won't let you leave unless you buy something ;-) • Herndon/Reston Area: Saturday, October 22 at 10 a.m., and Saturday, November 19th at 10 a.m.

Falls Church, VA

Through 10/15/01

Inova Alexandria Hospital Volunteer Chaplain program is looking for new members of all faith traditions to join their team to help provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families. All of our volunteer chaplains serve as interfaith chaplans - providing appropriate and respectful spiritual and emotional care to patients and families. No proselytizing, attempts to convert or witness is acceptable. We are looking for volunteers who can commit 4 hours per week and one overnight on-call (avaialble for emergencies only) per month. Some adapatations to those hours can be made for those who work full time. We also look for volunteers who are able to commit to the program for a minimum of one year. Training and thorough orientation is given to those who join the program. Ordained or lay members are all welcome. Orientation and training, with ongoing education opportunities will be provided. Please call 703-504-3809 for more information and application form.

Alexandria, VA

Through 8/19/21