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AARP Tax-Aide Volunteer Opportunities
Date: OngoingVolunteer for the nation's largest free tax service and be appreciated more than you can imagine! Become a tax volunteer, greeter or work on communications or technology. Read More
Posted On: AARPIn Search of Board Members
Date: OngoingWhere: DCNo Laughing Matter is a start-up Non-Profit Organization focused on providing support for Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse, creating awareness for Child Sexual Abuse, and creating educational programs that teach parents how to educate their children on recognizing the signs of sexual abuse. We are in search ... Read More
Posted On: Create The GoodHelp A Military and Veterans Charity
Date: OngoingWhere: DCThe National Remember Our Troops Campaign is looking for a few good people There are several ways you can help: This is Volunteer-From-Home. Anywhere in the USA. Court Ordered Service Okay To learn more, please visit: http://www.nrotc.org/volunteer.htm (If the link does not work, just copy and paste) Read More
Posted On: Create The GoodYouth Exchange Mentor
Date: OngoingWhere: DCHelp make dreams come true for international high school students! Pacific Intercultural Exchange is seeking volunteers who have an interest in international youth education programs. P.I.E. is a non-profit organization that places high school foreign exchange students with American host families for academic ... Read More
Posted On: Create The GoodUNICEF Tap Project City Coordinator
Date: OngoingWhere: DCVolunteers are essential to the success of the UNICEF Tap Project, and the organization is calling for committed City Coordinators to help plan and implement the 2012 campaign in five key locations: Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington, D.C. (3-5 volunteer positions in each city, depending ... Read More
Posted On: Create The GoodFundraising
Date: OngoingWhere: DCWSIFUS is a non-profit organization in Washington D.C. that helps needy families by the way of caring and giving women. So far, the organization is still open. However, there are no funds readily available to help people in need. Still, families are calling asking for any assistance. We are looking for people who ... Read More
Posted On: Create The GoodDomestic Violence Safe House Volunteer
Date: OngoingWhere: DCThe Freddi House strives to provide safe, comfortable, emergency shelter for women with or without children who are fleeing domestic violence. We need mature, caring, empathetic, open-minded individuals to support our clients as they strive to become self-sufficient. If you are interested in learning more about ... Read More
Posted On: Create The GoodVolunteer With Fisher House Foundation
Date: OngoingWhere: DCFisher House Foundation, a military non-profit that provides a "home away from home" for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers, relies and appreciates the generous support of our volunteers. Volunteers are highly desired and provide much needed assistance. ... Read More
Posted On: Create The GoodCongressional/Federal Agency Hearing Monitor
Date: OngoingWhere: DCMonitor House and Senate hearings and federal agency hearings on topics related to biofuels and advanced biofuels. Possibly attend other events such as local conferences as a representative of Advanced Biofuels USA. Write reports on hearings and events for organization use and for possible online publication. ... Read More
Posted On: Create The GoodYouth in the Arts-IMAGINE Technical, Marketing and Production Assistance
Date: OngoingWhere: DCVOLUNTEER / INTERN APPLICATION Youth in the Arts-IMAGINE, Inc. (YITA-IMAGINE) a non-profit is committed to meeting the needs of art through educational introduction and development for ages 5 years old to adults. YITA-IMAGINE's Annual fundraiser show "IMAGINE" is now accepting applications for highly organized ... Read More
Posted On: Create The GoodSPEAK UP for a Child in Foster Care!
Date: OngoingWhere: DCThere are approximately 2,000 children and youth in our city's child welfare system. CASA for Children of DC recruits and trains community volunteers to advocate for children in foster care in the District of Columbia. Our volunteer advocates, CASA's, look out for the best interests of children by researching and ... Read More
Posted On: Create The GoodMaking a Difference in the District with AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly
Date: OngoingWhere: DCIf you are looking for a way to use your experience, expertise, talent and creativity to make our local community a better place for our older neighbors, consider becoming a volunteer with AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE). The dedication and inspiring contributions of our 500+ volunteers are one of the ... Read More
Posted On: Create The GoodAARP Driver Safety Program
Date: OngoingWhere: DCFor great volunteering ideas and the opportunity to socialize in a fun environment, look no further than the AARP Driver Safety Program! We need your help and experience to make the AARP Driver Safety Program available to all who want to improve and maintain their driving skills. The AARP Driver Safety Program ... Read More
Posted On: Create The GoodFront Desk Greeters
Date: OngoingWhere: DCFRONT DESK GREETERS perform a variety of public relations tasks. Iona's front desk team are part of the public face of DC's most respected senior services non profit organzation. Our Greeters: Provide information to visitors about Iona's services. Guide guests to meetings, classes and day program. Make ... Read More
Posted On: Create The GoodDecoration Day
Date: OngoingWhere: DCDecoration Day Details Who: You! Gather a group large or small to come with you! Groups can be coworkers, from a religious group, friends, classmates, or have other connections. The most important thing is your desire to be involved in your community! What: 1. Before Decoration Day we ask you to do a ... Read More
Posted On: Create The GoodClassWish Volunteering Opportunities
Date: OngoingWhere: DCImprove Schools for Children in Your Community - Volunteer With ClassWish.org We seek dedicated volunteers from anywhere in the country to help on a bold education nonprofit that will improve education for children in their communities. Now, you can volunteer: *online or in-person *on your own schedule *to ... Read More
Posted On: Create The GoodImprove Schools for Children in Your Community
Date: OngoingWhere: DCImprove Schools for Children in Your Community - Volunteer With ClassWish.org We seek dedicated volunteers from anywhere in the country to help on a bold education nonprofit that will improve education for children in their communities. Now, you can volunteer: *online or in-person *on your own ... Read More
Posted On: Create The GoodVolunteer with Children in Foster Care!
Date: OngoingWhere: DCMission Statement: Approximately 2,500 cases of abuse and neglect among foster children are currently in the DC Family Court system. 1,500 new cases of abuse and neglect appear each year. CASA DC's goal is to recruit and train volunteers to serve every one of these children through two volunteer programs: CASA ... Read More
Posted On: Create The Good
Administrative Volunteer
Summary: This volunteer position will serve The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command by assisting with office and clerical duties as needed by the office of the Chief Operating Officer. Tasks will be administrative in nature and performed in a typical office environment. Metro Accessible via: Foggy ... Read More
Teach a Child to Dream. Become a FLOC Tutor.
Nearly 75% of DC students perform at or below basic levels in reading and math. YOU can change that! FLOC is currently recruiting volunteer tutors for the 2011-2012 school year. Our one-on-one tutoring program helps students achieve grade-level competency in reading and math. In just 22 hours of tutoring, ... Read More
Become a FLOC Tutor
Make an impact on a child's education in just 5 months! Become a FLOC tutor. Description: Nearly 75% of DC students perform at or below basic levels in reading and math. YOU can change that! FLOC is currently recruiting volunteer tutors for the 2012 spring semester. Our one-on-one tutoring program helps ... Read More
Classroom Aide
Assist teachers in a pre-school classroom with reading, talking, playing with children. Rosemount Center is a bilingual early childhood education center in NW Washington, DC. Read More
Health & Fitness Volunteers
Work with young children to develop exercise and sports activities to fight childhood obesity as part of an after school program at Rosemount Center. Rosemount Center is a bilingual early childhood education center in NW Washington, DC. Read More
English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor for parents and staff
Rosemount Center seeks an English speaker to teach English as a Second Language for parents and staff. Rosemount Center is a bilingual early childhood education center located in NW Washington, DC. Rosemount Center's mission is to prepare children and families for their future by providing comprehensive early ... Read More
Help give a child a chance at a future - be a homework mentor to Adams Morgan Youth
The Adams Morgan community is home to one of the most unique communities in Washington, DC. We celebrate and welcome an influx of international and cultural diversity, new retailers, residential and commercial development in our community. But we can't lose sight of our most important asset - the families who call ... Read More
Adams Morgan Youth Leadership Academy Volunteers
Come join the Adams Morgan Youth Leadership Academy (AMYLA) as it helps to provide academic, life skills, community service, workforce development and recreational programs for youth ages 13-18 from the Washington, DC area. All it takes is a few hours a week. Read More
Tutors Needed for Post Release Education Program
Offender Aid and Restoration of Arlington County, Inc. (OAR) is a community-based restorative justice organization that blends compassion and accountability to assist offenders in leading productive and responsible lives, to the benefit of all. Volunteers play a crucial role in helping OAR accomplish this goal. ... Read More
Facilitate Group Courses in the Arlington Jail
Offender Aid and Restoration of Arlington County, Inc. (OAR) is a community-based restorative justice organization that blends compassion and accountability to assist offenders in leading productive and responsible lives, to the benefit of all. Volunteers play a crucial role in helping OAR accomplish this goal. ... Read More
Help Connect Older Adults to Services They Need
Do you like talking on the phone and helping others? Join a team of professionals assisting older adults to access important programs and services like in-home care, home delivered meals, rides to the doctor and caregiver support programs. The Eldercare Locator (www.eldercare.gov) serves as a national call ... Read More
Volunteer - Office Administration
The Wendt Center for Loss and Healing is seeking volunteers to assist with front office phone and clerical support in the NW office. The Center is accessible by metro on the RED LINE at Van Ness, office is ᄑ block from the station. If you have a few extra-hours or a block of time daily, please consider making the ... Read More
Teach a Child to Dream. Become a FLOC Tutor.
Nearly 75% of DC students perform at or below basic levels in reading and math. At Malcolm X Elementary in Congress Heights, the numbers are even more staggering,over 90% are below basic levels in math. YOU can help change that! For Love of Children's one-on-one tutoring program helps students achieve grade-level ... Read More
Sales and Marketing Intern
New school, focused on mobile media is looking for a sales and marketing intern to join our team. Your support will help to launch a standards-based training program for the mobile web! Make New Media spreads the craft of new media and stimulates creativity. Through affordable training programs and seminars, ... Read More
National Geographic Museum Volunteer
The National Geographic Museum seeks volunteers to assist with its exhibition and programming needs. The museum hosts a wide variety of changing exhibitions that reflect the richness and diversity of our world. Lend a hand with informal drop-in programs, family workshops, and special events. All volunteer positions ... Read More
Various AmeriCorps Education Positions Available
7 SERVICE POSITIONS AVAILABLE! Make a difference! Work with a diverse population and share your skills! Arlington Works!, a new AmeriCorps Virginia project, seeks a team of 7 full-time AmeriCorps members who are passionate about serving immigrant adults, youth, and children. Members will make a difference by ... Read More
ESL Literacy Teacher
The Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP) is seeking volunteers to teach basic literacy to adults where English is a Second Language. Volunteers work with beginning level ESL students and provide focused literacy instruction. Opportunities exist at various sites and a commitment to one evening or ... Read More
ESL Teaching Assistant
The Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP) is seeking volunteer teaching assistants to help adult learners in REEP's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at various locations in Arlington. Teaching assistants are assigned to a class, and help students with speaking, listening, reading and writing ... Read More
ESL Teacher
Teach English as a Second Language to a fun, diverse and appreciative group of adult learners! The Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP) offers volunteer-taught classes out of four community centers in Arlington, VA, and we're looking for new volunteer teachers to join our team. Volunteers plan and ... Read More
Iona Day Center - support staff
ADULT DAY HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND ARTS CENTER volunteers assist staff with providing for frail and/or memory impaired clients, fulfilling a variety of roles. Volunteers can work at the front desk greeting participants and answering phones, assist staff leading activities such as sing-a-longs and exercise classes, ... Read More
Operation Emergency Prepare
Start ― or Join ― A Community Garden!
Help Military Families
Help Someone Stay Cool During Extreme Heat
Mind Your Screens and Cues
Take a Loved One to the Doctor
Care for a Caregiver
Build A Caring Community Network
Organize a Food Drive
Help Someone Get the Food They Need - It’s a SNAP!
How to Spot a “Free Lunch” Scam
Help Others Outsmart Investment Fraud
The Nuts & Bolts for Project Organizers
How to Hold a Used Book Sale
Help a Child Learn Financial Literacy
Doughnut Hole Tool Kit
How to Hold a School Supply Drive
Operation Hurricane Prepare
Help Spot Medicare Fraud
Start or join a community garden
Growing your own fruits and veggies is a great way to use your existing green thumb or discover new gardening talents while helping your community. Read More
Help feed a family in need
Help stop hunger in the U.S. one family at a time. Join with friends to start a local chapter of Family-to-Family, and sent a monthly box of groceries to families in need. Providing groceries is a simple, but profound, connection between families. Read More
Help military families in your community
Deployed military members leave behind spouses, children, and parents who must try to maintain life as usual while their loved one is away. Often, they are left to settle into a new community without the benefit of local family and friends. Giving a bit of your time can make a world of difference. Do what you can ... Read More
RX Snapshot
As a 56 year old pharmacist techinican, I am quite concerned about how individuals are taking their medication. I am aware that most individuals read the dosage and time intervals on how to take their medication but they fail to read the instructions on those little auxillary lables that are taped to the ... Read More
E-mentors for South African youth
How Can You Change The World From Your Cubicle Today? ACT Now. Join The E-Mail Revolution. Active Compassion Transforms (ACT) is a non-profit organization seeking mentors for high school students living in the challenging environment of Cape Town, South Africa. Through the use of a unique e-mail mentoring ... Read More
We are currently seeking virtual volunteers nationwide to participate in an exciting program called In2Books - a curriculum-based eMentoring learning experience for high-needs students that since 1998 has raised students' standardized reading test scores & helped them become better readers, writers, & thinkers. ... Read More
American Brittany Rescue Volunteer
Across the United States, especially within Michigan and Wisconsin, American Brittany Rescue (ABR) has volunteer opportunities available. Our greatest needs are listed below and you can volunteer on your own schedule while making a difference in the life of a dog in need. Provide Foster Care: This is always our ... Read More
Chapter Coordinator
Grants To You is seeking individuals to help start local chapters what will provide very low cost classes in grant research and writing to volunteer-beginners who have a desire to assist their favorite, local nonprofit with their grant research and writing. The Chapter Coordinator's role is to find a teacher, a ... Read More
REASSRUANCE CONTACT
Telephone Reassurance Volunteer. Become a Reassurance volunteer and help make life a little easier for a senior living in Mercer County. It only takes a short phone call each day to help make someone feel safer living at home. You will be matched with someone in your own calling area so the call won't cost you ... Read More
E-Mentor for Career Counseling
The Education Alliance wants you - West Virginia students NEED you! Help ensure West Virginia students are college and career ready by volunteering to serve as a WV eMentor. WV eMentoring is a 9 week process completed online. It takes about 10 to 20 minutes of your time once a week. You can complete each of the ... Read More
Stories Wanted
Tired of being scammed? Here is your chance to get it of your chest and help others from being scammed. These scammers love to target the unemployed as well as seniors and they know the chances of getting caught are slim - help me help others - we will be sending out newsletters only to interested parties. You can ... Read More
Development Coordinator
Richmond Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association is in need of a volunteer to research grant opportunities and other funding sources, make contact with such sources, and determine what is necessary to qualify for funding. This volunteer opportunity will require Internet research, phone contacts, and email ... Read More
Assisting Seniors & Unabled
THE RICHLAND COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE "FRIENDLY TELEPHONE CALLS" TO PEOPLE IN RICHLAND COUNTY. SOME ARE "SEASONED", SOME ARE "UNABLED" AND SOME ARE "HOUSE BOUND". WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? CAN YOU SPARE SOME TIME or DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO CAN? IF ANY OF THIS ... Read More
Build a community network to support neighbors
At some point, many of us face difficult circumstances, from aging-related challenges to major life events -- having a baby, battling illness, caring for a frail family member, or recovering from a loss. A neighborhood support network can help organize meals, shovel snow, run errands, or care for pets. Read More
Caregiving is an enormous task, and caregivers often put themselves at the bottom of the list of people who need care. By offering rides to the doctor, preparing meals, or helping find resources for the person in need, you help support the caregiver and the loved one they care for. Read More
Help young people learn how to manage their money
Many high school seniors use credit cards, debit cards, and ATM cards, but many don't know the basics of budgeting, saving, and planning for their financial future. Read these guidelines to find out how you can use your experience and perspective to help give young adults a financial literacy education. Read More
Organize a food drive
Many community based organizations and food pantries don't have the capacity or resources to meet the needs of the growing population of hungry Americans. They also run short on food for special diets, such as low sodium items, culturally appropriate foods, and fresh foods. Read More
Help Others Outsmart Investment Fraud
Learn how to protect family members, friends, and yourself by planning an investment protection workshop or documentary viewing gathering using materials from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Read this how-to guide for more information. Read More
Learn how to successfully execute a community project
Learn how to pull together a team of volunteers and how to organize and motivate them. Read this toolkit for information on how to successfully plan and execute a community project, no matter what the focus. Read More
Become an AARP Free Lunch Monitor
Older investors are a strong focus of investement offers, both legitimate and fraudulent. When investment professionals host free lunch or dinner seminars to educate potential investors, invitees need to be careful. Learn how to spot the persuasive tactics fraudsters use and how to report them. Read More
Distribute financial tip sheets
AARP's Money Matters Tip Sheets cover the full range of Money Matters that are on your mind. They have answers about creating a budget, cutting costs, and the basics of 401(k) plans. They provide information on investment scams and college savings plans, and more. Each Tip Sheet has a specific "to-do" list to set ... Read More
Sponsor AARP's Driver Safety Course
Ask your Human Rresources Department to become a sponsor or host of AARP's Driver Safety Course. Read More
Support a senior in need
AARP Foundation programs and legal advocacy efforts address issues that affect people age 50 and over on a daily basis, as well as emerging trends that will affect people more and more as they age. In addition to direct service and programs, the Foundation also offers numerous volunteer and charitable giving ... Read More
Show appreciation
Acknowledge others' efforts and let them know that you appreciate them. When you focus on what you are grateful for, you will be happier and you'll bring joy to those around you.
Donate used cell phones
Cell Phones for Soldiers turns old cell phones into prepaid calling cards for U.S. troops stationed overseas. When you donate your old phone, it goes to ReCellular, which then pays Cell Phones for Soldiers. For each phone donated, Cell Phones for Soldiers can provide an hour of talk time to soldiers. Read More
Organize a used book sale
Arranging a community used book sale is a great opportunity to help others in your community. When you sell donated books, the proceeds can provide funding for local community programs. Book sales are also a wonderful opportunity to help others in need through the world of literature, while meeting folks in your ... Read More
Make an appointment
People need blood every day, and blood can only be provided by volunteer blood donors. The American Red Cross is the nation's premier emergency response organization and supplier of blood and blood products where needed. Find local blood drives and become a blood donor. Read More
Straighten the office kitchen
Office kitchens are a place where employees can take a break, get refreshed, and grab a drink, snack, or lunch. When you take a moment to straighten up the office kitchen, everyone benefits.
Book Club at Potomac Elementary School
We are looking for volunteers to read to and with elementary school children (K-5) in the Potomac Elementary School Book Club. The Book Club meets the first Friday of every month from 3:45pm-4:45pm in the school's Library. The kids listen to/read books and then do arts and crafts and engage in discussions on the topics/themes from the books they read.
Your volunteering can be from 5 minutes to the full hour!
Please contact me with any questions.
Help feed hungry families
Family-to-Family is a community-based organization that links families with more to families with much less. Each month, the sponsor family prepares a box of non-perishable foods for shipment to "their" needy family in another part of the country. Read More
Donate batteries for toys
Children who are hospitalized or receiving medical treatment at hospitals enjoy playing with games. As more and more games become electronic, children's hospitals use larger numbers of batteries. When you donate batteries, you'll help keep the toys ready to use.
File library books
Have you ever been in the library and you can't find a book that should be on the shelves? Maybe it was misfiled. If you see a misfiled library book, and you take a moment to put it in its proper place, then you may be doing another library patron a big favor!
Promote public transportation
Taking public transportation is good for the environment, saves money on fuel and on car maintenance, and allows passengers to read or relax. Biking is also good for the environment and saves fuel; it is also healthy and gets people outdoors.
Create matching donation programs
Many businesses have programs to match employees' charitable donations. Contact your Human Resources Department to learn if your company has a matching program in place. Matching gifts are a great way to often double, or sometimes triple, your generous gift.
Send a thank-you note
Send a note to your local fire or police department to thank them for the great job they do.
Share frequent flier miles
Share your unused frequent flier miles with the Make-A-Wish Foundation -- to help fulfill the travel wishes of a child with a life-threatening medical condition, or Hero Miles -- to assist service members and their families. Please visit: http://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/heroMiles or ... Read More
Donate winter coats
Winter is a struggle for adults and children who can't afford proper cold-weather clothing. When you donate a winter coat that is clean and in good condition, it will be used to keep someone else warm.
The Hartford and the MIT AgeLab have created a document title "The Calm Before the Storm: Family Conversations about Disaster Planning, Caregiving, Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia." The 44-page .PDF booklet is aimed at helping caregivers better plan for natural disasters by talking to and planning with family, ... Read More
Thank someone in the military
Show your appreciation for our armed forces by sending a thank-you note to someone in the military.
Set up a book exchange
Set up a book exchange box to encourage sharing good reads. Have relatives, friends, neighbors, or your book club members bring some books, then swap them.