Opportunities From: Serve DC

We're looking for volunteers to deliver food donations! For this opportunity, you'll use your own car to pick up surplus food from a law firm in Chinatown and deliver it to a low-income housing development just down the road. 

We need volunteers to deliver these donations on Mondays, between 10:00am and 1:00pm. From start to finish, this process should take about half an hour, so you can go anytime within the timeframe. It's a quick and simple way to save food that would otherwise go to waste, while supporting our neighbors experiencing food insecurity.

Interested in helping fight food waste? Click here to register as a Food Rescue US - DC volunteer to sign up for this and other opportunities in the Food Rescue US app. You build your own schedule and don't have to make a weekly commitment if it doesn't work for you!

If you have any questions, please email our Site Coordinator Eva at eva@foodrescue.us.

New Age Graphic Designers (AI) – Remote (Worldwide)

Must be available for meetings in Eastern Time (ET)

Are you a creative wizard who knows how to collaborate with AI tools like Canva, Adobe Firefly, or Midjourney to whip up stunning, scroll-stopping visuals? We want you on our team! The DMV Music Alliance is on the hunt for design-savvy volunteers who can bring our message to life through bold, fresh, and music-loving visuals.

What You’ll Do:

What You Bring:

About Us

The DMV Music Alliance is a nonprofit building a stronger music scene in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. We support artists, educate the community, and throw great events—all powered by volunteers who love music as much as we do.

Ready to make music look as good as it sounds?

Apply via Join Us – DMV Music Alliance and let your creativity shine!

Join Our Marketing Team at DMV Music Alliance! 

Do you have a flair for creating engaging content and building online communities? We’re looking for Community Marketing Coordinators to help us amplify our community partners and local musicians through exciting online campaigns.

What You’ll Do

What You Bring

About DMV Music Alliance

DMV Music Alliance is a vibrant community dedicated to supporting and promoting the music scene in the DMV area. We’re all about connecting local artists, musicians, and fans to create a thriving music culture!

Ready to make some noise with us?

Apply now via [Join Us – DMV Music Alliance] and let’s create something amazing together!

Event Planner – Bring Music & Community Together!

Do you love planning unforgettable events? The DMV Music Alliance is looking for creative and organized Event Planners to bring our events to life! From music showcases and fundraisers to networking mixers, wellness events, and career development conferences—you’ll be at the heart of making it all happen.

What You’ll Do

What You Bring

About DMV Music Alliance

We’re a passionate nonprofit supporting the DMV music scene through events, education, and industry connections. If you’re ready to create amazing experiences and help grow the local music community, we want to hear from you!

Ready to plan something amazing? Apply now at Join Us – DMV Music Alliance!

Are you obsessed with clean, clever design? Love bringing ideas to life in Figma? We’re looking for a creative powerhouse to help us design digital magic at the DMV Music Alliance. This is a remote volunteer opportunity open worldwide, but you'll need to be available for meetings in Eastern Time (ET).

Design sleek, eye-catching visuals in Figma for web, social, and events

Collaborate with a fun, passionate team to bring music projects to life

Help shape the visual identity of a growing nonprofit

Turn rough ideas into polished, user-friendly assets

The DMV Music Alliance is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering the local music scene across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. From artists to fans, we’re building a vibrant, supportive community where music thrives.

Total creative freedom (within reason)

Be part of a movement that actually makes a difference

Boost your portfolio while doing what you love

Connect with cool, mission-driven folks

Apply now via Join Us – DMV Music Alliance and let’s make some design magic together!

ClickUp & Zapier Wizard Wanted! (Remote | ET Time Zone Meetings)

Are you a tech-savvy problem-solver who loves automation, clean workflows, and making things run smoother than a jazz solo? The DMV Music Alliance is on the hunt for a ClickUp/Integrations/Zapier Specialist to help us streamline operations, connect our tools, and take our backend systems to the next level.

Build and maintain automated workflows using Zapier and ClickUp

Integrate tools to help our volunteer teams stay organized and efficient

Create smooth task flows that reduce manual work and boost productivity

Collaborate with team leads to identify needs and turn them into smart solutions

Experience with ClickUp and Zapier (and a love for making tech work for people)

A knack for automation, systems thinking, and creative problem-solving

Ability to attend meetings in the Eastern Time Zone

Bonus points if you love music or community work (but not required!)

The DMV Music Alliance is a nonprofit powering up the music scene in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. We support local artists, amplify community voices, and bring music lovers together. 

Ready to plug in and help us build better systems behind the scenes?
Apply now via Join Us – DMV Music Alliance.

Let’s automate greatness together!

SMO & Algorithms Specialist (Remote – Worldwide)
Must be available for meetings in ET time zone

Are you a wizard with social media algorithms? Do you get a thrill from cracking the code to boost reach, engagement, and visibility? The DMV Music Alliance wants YOU to help us make some digital noise!

We’re looking for a creative and analytical mind to help us master platform algorithms, optimize our content strategies, and expand our digital footprint across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and beyond.

Analyze platform algorithms and trends to help us stay ahead of the curve

Optimize content timing, formatting, and posting strategies

Work closely with our marketing and content teams to boost visibility and engagement

Track metrics and translate numbers into creative wins

Deep knowledge of social media platforms and how their algorithms work

A passion for music, community, and digital storytelling

Strong analytical skills + a creative spark

Availability for meetings in Eastern Time

About Us:
The DMV Music Alliance is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering the local music scene across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. From artists and venues to fans and community programs, we help music thrive.

Think you’ve got the rhythm for this role?
Apply now via [Join Us – DMV Music Alliance] and help us turn up the volume online!

We Need a Data Wizard!
Help us keep track of the awesome people we serve.

The DMV Music Alliance is on the hunt for a Data Architecture Volunteer to help us build a smart, simple, and sustainable system to track who we’re helping—so we can help even more! You’ll design a way for us to organize and visualize our impact, making our mission clearer and our work smarter.

What You’ll Do:

Create a system (CRM, spreadsheet, database—you choose!) to track individuals we support.

Collaborate with team leads to understand data needs and build user-friendly solutions.

Ensure data is secure, organized, and easy to update.

Make insights easy to see and share!

Requirements:

Experience with data systems, CRM platforms, or basic database design.

Passion for clean, useful, and accessible data.

Must be able to attend meetings in Eastern Time (remote role, open worldwide).

Bonus if you love music (but we’ll help you find the rhythm!).

About DMV Music Alliance:
We're a nonprofit powering the music scene in DC, Maryland & Virginia by supporting local artists, events, and industry professionals. Whether it’s a concert, workshop, or community project—we believe music brings people together, and we want to do more of it, better.

Apply now via [Join Us – DMV Music Alliance] and help us turn impact into insight!

Peer reviewers will receive formal training from Serve DC’s National Service Team and be assigned 2-3 applications to review and score. Peer reviewers are invaluable in ensuring Serve DC identifies programs that enrich the lives of residents across our great city.   If you are interested in supporting local nonprofit organizations, grant management, or bolstering community service efforts in DC, volunteering as a peer reviewer for the 2025-26 AmeriCorps Formula Funding application process is a perfect opportunity for you!  Sign up here to here to get started. Peer reviewers will review applications beginning May 13th with final reviews submitted by May 30th . Please note that all peer reviewers are required to sign the attached conflict of interest form to ensure the integrity of the review process. If you have any questions, please email us at servedc.info@dc.gov

Seabury operates two Wellness Centers and nine dining sites around Wards 5 and 6 for older adults. Volunteers help to serve meals or lead engagement activities. Activities can range from educational presentations, exercise, dance, social games, or more! We are open to ideas. To serve meals, volunteers MUST be SafeServ certified.

Volunteers make a lasting impact when they commit to serving consistently in the same role.

Catholic Charities is recruiting 100 volunteers for ongoing roles in the Spring. Ongoing roles require a weekly, year-long commitment to service. This season, there are opportunities for mentoring, teaching, medical and legal pro-bono professionals and behind-the-scenes support.

These roles require an application, conversation with program staff about expectations and at least a 75-hour commitment including orientation and training. Remote and in-person volunteer opportunities are available.

For more information on becoming an ongoing volunteer with Catholic Charities and to connect with a team member, please complete an interest form

We are seeking volunteers to become part of the Office of the District of Columbia Long-Term Care Ombudsman (DCLTCO) volunteer team. The DCLTCO empowers and helps residents of long-term care facilities resolve problems, answer questions, and improve the quality of their lives. As a Volunteer Ombudsman, you will listen to residents’ issues and concerns and then work with staff, families, or other residents toward resolution. Some of the issues you may assist a resident with could be, obtaining feeding assistance, receiving clean sheets or clothing, getting a question answered about Medicare or Medicaid, or helping to organize a resident council to help residents advocate on their own behalf. The volunteer job is important, and you will have an opportunity to have a profound effect on the lives of D.C. long-term care residents. Also require a minimum one-year time commitment, must have a landline or cell phone. We will provide a 36 hours training, 7 hours of independent study; at least 10 hours in the field; and a range of 16-20 hours of classroom training. You will be the voice of the most vulnerable resident in the District Columbia. All travel reimburses.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact O. Lorena Ruiz at (202)434-2155 or email at oruiz@aarp.org.

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Each year, the Red Cross responds to an average of more than 60,000 disasters, the vast majority of which are home fires. With our coalition partners, we are working to help reduce death and injuries from home fires in high-risk communities. With your participation, we have the opportunity to make a difference in our communities and save lives tragically lost due to home fires. The Home Fire Campaign aims to save lives by installing smoke alarms and educating residents about home fire risk by providing home-safety checklists and plans in vulnerable neighborhoods. The purpose of this position is to implement Home Fire Campaign programming. Depending on the local situation, work may be done virtually or in-person.

APPLY NOW

Looking for a group volunteer project in DC? Support a senior in Ward 4, 5, or 6 to age-in-place with light yard work and housecleaning. Help someone with the little tasks that can become a big burden, help residents stay connected with their community, and help foster intergenerational connections. Volunteers share their time, labor, and technical skills, while homeowners share their wisdom and life experience.

Friendship Terrace is Seabury’s flagship independent living community, serving 180 senior households since 1970. Volunteers support residents on a 1:1 basis as pen pals or by providing companionship, or hosting an activity. Activities include Bingo, building snow globes, musical performances, yoga, and more! The possibilities are only limited by your skills and talents.

Welcoming volunteers to sign up to assist with events and activities hosted for senior residents  

Welcoming volunteers to sign up to assist with events and activities hosted for senior residents  

Welcoming volunteers to sign up to assist with events and activities hosted for senior residents  

Welcoming volunteers to sign up to assist with events and activities hosted for senior residents  

Help us rescue good food from going to waste and get it to those who need it most. As a Food Rescue US - DC volunteer, you'll pick up surplus food donations from local businesses and deliver them to nearby social service agencies that distribute meals to communities in need. Whether you prefer using your car, bike, or even a wagon, you can make a difference in just 30 minutes.

You can build your own schedule by signing up for opportunities any day of the week, usually between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM, in any Ward. Each rescue is quick, rewarding, and helps tackle hunger right here in DC.

Interested in fighting food waste? Sign up today through our website! 

Welcoming volunteers to sign up to assist with events and activities hosted for senior residents  

Join our team and help amplify the ideas worth spreading!

TEDxLogan Circle is seeking passionate and enthusiastic individuals to join our volunteer team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a global conversation, connect with inspiring speakers and attendees, and contribute to an event that fosters positive change in our community.

We have both virtual and on-site opportunities. We have completed our 2024 window but look forward to finding new team members for 2025.

Please fill out this form for all interested parties. Thank you!

About TEDxLogan Circle:

TEDxLogan Circle is an independently organized TED event that celebrates the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives, and, ultimately, the world. We are committed to curating an experience that inspires and challenges our audience to think differently about innovation and its impact on our lives.

Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities:

We have a variety of volunteer roles available, including:

Qualifications:

Benefits:

To Apply: If you want to join our team, please visit our website at www.tedxlogancircle.com and complete the volunteer application form. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Please note: This is an unpaid volunteer position as part of TEDx's regulations. All current TEDxLogan Circle team members are unpaid volunteers.

Washington Urban Debate League (WUDL) supports, sustains, and starts new debate programs at public middle and high schools in the greater Washington area, especially at Title 1 schools. We work with more than 80 schools across the D.C. area, host the local tournament schedule, providing curriculum and resources to schools and students, host a summer program, and are other-wise a one-stop shop for debate in the region. We've won numerous awards across the last ten years, including from the Spur Local as "one of the best" local nonprofits), the National Association of Urban Debate Leagues (Most Outstanding League), and are the reigning UDL Middle School National Champions (6 years in a row(!)

Why Debate?

Peer reviewed research shows that debate is one of the best things that a student can do with their time to compliment their traditional education. Debate improves test scores and grades, graduation and college attendance, social-emotional growth, literacy, and civic engagement. Before the WUDL, debate programs were few and far between at public schools, especially in Title 1 Schools, existing only at elite private or suburban schools. Our programming makes a great educational opportunity available to students who haven't traditionally had access to it.

Our Program: Volunteers attend Saturday tournaments to listen and provide feedback on youth advocacy. Their feedback drives practices for months afterwards. Tournaments occur once a month, and rotate around the city so nobody has to travel too far all the time. 

ROOTS OF EMPATHY PROGRAM-CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

A few DCPS and Private Schools are looking for local families with a baby that will be 2-4 months in September/October/November to volunteer for the Roots of Empathy program. If you'd like to hear from a family who volunteered last year, just let me know! I'd be happy to connect you with some!

Roots of Empathy is seeking volunteer families in the DC community! Roots of Empathy is a school-based program that nurtures empathy through a baby-led approach. At Roots of Empathy, the families and the babies are the heartbeat of all that our program does. Guided by a certified instructor and relevant curriculum, children learn to recognize emotions in both the baby and themselves. This fosters a sense of shared vulnerability and common emotions, encouraging inclusivity and acceptance. Since 1996, Roots of Empathy has operated on four continents, impacting 1 million children across various languages.    If you or someone you know in the community would be interested, please contact me, ashoemaker@.... You can also fill out the form at this link.   To see what Roots of Empathy teaches and how families and babies help, check out DCPS’s Maury Elementary School on the Today show doing Roots of Empathy and be heart-warmed! https://www.today.com/video/how-baby-teachers-in-classrooms-are-teaching-older-kids-empathy-71468101773

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Are you passionate about live music and event production? DC Music Summit is looking for dedicated individuals to join

our production team! Gain invaluable experience and be part of an exciting, dynamic environment with these roles:

1. Stage Hands Intern:

•Ensure the smooth execution of musical performances and panels.

•Get hands-on with instruments, audio, and lighting equipment.

•Assist with equipment load-ins and load-outs.

•Ideal for those looking to learn about live music and teamwork.

2. Ticketing and Credentials Intern:

•Work in the ticketing/box office department.

•Gain exposure to various aspects of the festival.

•Provide excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.

•Strong organizational skills and a helpful attitude are required.

3. Production Intern:

•Assist the Production Director backstage.

•Coordinate performances and manage concert logistics.

•Learn about backline, stage plots, load-ins, and concert management.

•Perfect for those aspiring to a career in concert production.

Enhance your skills, gain community service hours and college credit, and make a significant impact on our upcoming 

events by applying now to join the DC Music Summit team! 

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DC Music Summit is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our communications and fundraising teams. Whether you’re into photography, videography, social media, or fundraising, we have the perfect role for you:

1. Photography Intern: Work alongside our creative team and capture every moment at the festival.

2. Videography Volunteer: Create engaging video content and assist in video production.

3. Social Media Volunteer: Oversee our social media accounts and craft compelling content.

4. Fundraising Volunteer: Organize events, develop strategies, and assist in grant writing to support our mission.

Be part of a creative, dynamic, and impactful environment. Apply now!

Do you have a skill or hobby you would like to share? Would you like to get to know some of our patients? Then come lead a patient activity at Christ House! In this role, volunteers will come in for 1-2 hours in the mornings or afternoons (weekday or weekend) to lead some kind of patient activity. The sky is the limit; if you've got a talent to share, we'd love for you to share it! Some activities that have worked well in the past are movie nights, game nights, writing and art classes, yoga classes, mindfulness events, and more. Wondering if your activity would work for us? Contact our Volunteer Manager at volunteers@christhouse.org to learn more about this opportunity! 

In this role, volunteers provide administrative support to our nurses' station by buzzing people into our building during office hours, answering phones and delivering messages to the appropriate departments, and assisting patients with making phone calls. This role is pivotal in maintaining smooth operations on our respite floor. It also provides prospective volunteers with the opportunity to experience a respite unit firsthand and engage with our patients on the unit.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please create an account at this address: christhouse.volunteerhub.com. Our Volunteer Manager will reach out shortly to schedule an in-person orientation and activate your account so you can sign up for shifts.

In this role, volunteers coordinate with our kitchen staff to provide nutritious meals to our patients during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Typical responsibilities include setting up the dining room for meal service, preparing food, meal prep, serving plates, washing dishes, and cleaning up the dining room after service. This role provides the opportunity to work closely with staff and get to know our patients. Volunteers in this role are welcome to enjoy a meal with patients.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please create an account here: christhouse.volunteerhub.com. Our Volunteer Manager will reach out shortly to schedule an orientation. Once you have attended an orientation, your account will be activated and you will be able to sign up for shifts.

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us at Play & Thrive DC for our summer events at the Anacostia Community Museum. We will be hosting art workshops, Sunday Funday activities for kids, sensory play sessions, and more.

We need individuals with weekend availability who love working with children and are creative. Volunteer responsibilities include setting up for events, transporting materials, leading and monitoring activities, and informing residents about our initiative.

This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact in the community and have fun while doing it. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please contact us at volunteer.patdc@gmail.com or visit our website for more information. We look forward to having you join our team at Play & Thrive DC!

aMentor with Spark with the Journey! Pass along your knowledge and skills to a D.C. student! We're always looking for mentors with diverse backgrounds, professions, and interests to match with our students. Apply to mentor today! 

Mentors of color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Requirements 

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up 

Additional Benefits 

Ready to join? 
Complete the mentor application at https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/ 

aMentor with Spark with the Journey! Pass along your knowledge and skills to a D.C. student! We're always looking for mentors with diverse backgrounds, professions, and interests to match with our students. Apply to mentor today! 

Mentors of color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Requirements 

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up 

Additional Benefits 

Ready to join? 
Complete the mentor application at https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/ 

aMentor with Spark with the Journey! Pass along your knowledge and skills to a D.C. student! We're always looking for mentors with diverse backgrounds, professions, and interests to match with our students. Apply to mentor today! 

Mentors of color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Requirements 

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up 

Additional Benefits 

Ready to join? 
Complete the mentor application at https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/ 

aMentor with Spark with the Journey! Pass along your knowledge and skills to a D.C. student! We're always looking for mentors with diverse backgrounds, professions, and interests to match with our students. Apply to mentor today! 

Mentors of color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Requirements 

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up 

Additional Benefits 

Ready to join? 
Complete the mentor application at https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/ 

Mentor with Spark with the Journey! Pass along your knowledge and skills to a D.C. student! We're always looking for mentors with diverse backgrounds, professions, and interests to match with our students. Apply to mentor today! 

Mentors of color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Requirements 

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up 

Additional Benefits 

Ready to join? 
Complete the mentor application at https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/ 

Mentor with Spark with the Journey! Pass along your knowledge and skills to a D.C. student! We're always looking for mentors with diverse backgrounds, professions, and interests to match with our students. Apply to mentor today! 

Mentors of color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Requirements 

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up 

Additional Benefits 

Ready to join? 
Complete the mentor application at https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/ 

Mentor with Spark with the Journey! Pass along your knowledge and skills to a D.C. student! We're always looking for mentors with diverse backgrounds, professions, and interests to match with our students. Apply to mentor today! 

Mentors of color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Requirements 

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up 

Additional Benefits 

Ready to join? 
Complete the mentor application at https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/ 

Mentor with Spark with the Journey! Pass along your knowledge and skills to a D.C. student! We're always looking for mentors with diverse backgrounds, professions, and interests to match with our students. Apply to mentor today! 

Mentors of color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Requirements 

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up 

Additional Benefits 

Ready to join? 
Complete the mentor application at https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/ 

Mentor with Spark with the Journey! Pass along your knowledge and skills to a D.C. student! We're always looking for mentors with diverse backgrounds, professions, and interests to match with our students. Apply to mentor today! 

Mentors of color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Requirements 

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up 

Additional Benefits 

Ready to join? 
Complete the mentor application at https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/ 

Mentor with Spark with the Journey! Pass along your knowledge and skills to a D.C. student! We're always looking for mentors with diverse backgrounds, professions, and interests to match with our students. Apply to mentor today! 

Mentors of color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Requirements 

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up 

Additional Benefits 

Ready to join? 
Complete the mentor application at https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/ 

Only 3% of high-performing, under-resourced students end up in a great first career experience. On our social platform, professionals like you can help change that.

Here's how:

1. Sign up via your computer at my.backrs.com or by downloading the Backrs mobile app from the Apple App or Google Play Stores.

2. Tell us a little about your background and experiences by completing your profile. This takes 5 mins. (Up to 15 if you'd like to give students more details about your hobbies and interests.)

3. We add you to identity-based, regional, university, and career-path Affinity Networks where you can connect with students you're well-positioned to support.

4. In Networks, you can answer students' questions, post resources or job/internship opportunities, and share insights into your college and career journey by responding to Backstage Pass posts. Though each of these actions takes a few minutes, they all have meaningful impacts on young people.

5. If you'd like to play a more involved role in a student's journey, you can join their panel of backrs. This enables you to view their goals, post on their personal feed, schedule Zoom check-ins, and even contribute to their Flourish Fund. It's a great choice for those looking to offer low-lift, relationship-driven support.

Best way to see how convenient and rewarding being a backr really is? Give it a try, commitment-free:

Sign up on your computer: my.backrs.com

Or get the Backrs mobile app: Apple App Store or Google Play Store

Mentor with Spark with the Journey! Pass along your knowledge and skills to a D.C. student! We're always looking for mentors with diverse backgrounds, professions, and interests to match with our students. Apply to mentor today! 

Mentors of color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Requirements 

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up 

Additional Benefits 

Ready to join? 
Complete the mentor application at https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/ 

Mentor with Spark with the Journey! Pass along your knowledge and skills to a D.C. student! We're always looking for mentors with diverse backgrounds, professions, and interests to match with our students. Apply to mentor today! 

Mentors of color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Requirements 

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up 

Additional Benefits 

Ready to join? 
Complete the mentor application at https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/ 

Mentor with Spark with the Journey! Pass along your knowledge and skills to a D.C. student! We're always looking for mentors with diverse backgrounds, professions, and interests to match with our students. Apply to mentor today! 

Mentors of color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Requirements 

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up 

Additional Benefits 

Ready to join? 
Complete the mentor application at https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/ 

Mentor with Spark with the Journey! Pass along your knowledge and skills to a D.C. student! We're always looking for mentors with diverse backgrounds, professions, and interests to match with our students. Apply to mentor today! 

Mentors of color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Requirements 

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up 

Additional Benefits 

Ready to join? 
Complete the mentor application at https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/ 

Age Well/Live Well Volunteers: Match one-to-one with an older adult in Washington, DC to combat social isolation. Help with grocery shopping, assist with simple hands-on tasks, and/or make social visits.

Volunteers are trained and supported by an Iona social worker. (approximately one hour per visit, one to three visits monthly, during day-time hours on weekdays or weekends). One year commitment required. Help with transportation is required.

Oppritunities Include:

Georgetown Village, a nonprofit organization committed to helping older adults adapt to the challenges and opportunities of aging, is in need of volunteers who are able to drive members to medical appointments, the grocery store, and the like. This is a great opportunity to be a positive force in your community and help your neighbors. Please email info@georgetown-village.org or call 202-999-8988 to learn more about this volunteering opportunity.

Community Volunteer Leader responsibilities can include:

• Participate in local community events.


• Build and enhance the Red Cross presence in the local community.


• Cultivate and steward external relationships that expand the Red Cross mission.


• Serve as an advocate, representing Red Cross volunteer needs within a specific community. 


• Represent the Red Cross blood donation needs within a specific community. 


• Share the need for blood donations with social networks & circles of influence.


• Ensure blood drive sponsors are representative of the local community and fill specific needs 


• Ask blood drive sponsors to meet blood drive objectives, increase the productivity of blood 
 drives and help to recruit donors to blood drives. 


• Ask new sponsors to participate in the blood donation program to meet the strategic needs 
 of the region.


• Track volunteer hours.

Our organization is seeking play enthusiasts to join our team of volunteers.

We host play dates for children in marginalized communities in DC, the ages of the attendees range from birth -8 years old. 

Our play dates consist of storytelling, arts and crafts, science projects, and sensory play. We also have a mobile library, host infant playgroups and giveaway materials.

We are in need of play partners to:

At BEST Kids Mentoring Program, we aim to empower and uplift youth in foster care and those at risk due to challenging environments. We believe in the transformative power of mentorship to guide these young individuals toward a brighter and more promising future. We call on compassionate individuals to join us in this impactful journey by becoming mentors.

By volunteering your time and expertise, you can make a lasting impact on the lives of youth who need it most. Many of these young minds face unique challenges and uncertainties, and your mentorship can provide them with a stable and caring relationship that serves as a guiding light. Whether you have a few hours a week or a month to spare, your commitment can make a significant difference in shaping the future of these resilient young individuals.

Becoming a mentor with BEST Kids means investing in these youth's lives and contributing to creating a stronger and more supportive community. Your guidance can help these young individuals build self-confidence, acquire essential life skills, and envision a future filled with possibilities. Join us today in fostering positive change and providing a beacon of hope for youth in foster care and those at risk – because every child deserves a chance to thrive.

Requirements to become a mentor:  

- You must be 21 years old or older  

- You must be in the DC area long enough to fulfill at least the 1-year commitment  

- You must have access to a reliable vehicle; either your own a car or have a subscription to Zipcar, etc.  

- You must adhere to our clearance procedures 

To apply, visit www.bestkids.org/mentor or email BEST Kids Volunteer Recruitment Team at volunteer@bestkids.org.   

https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4961004/BEST-Kids-Mentor-Application

Here at Reading Partners DC, we are looking for about 400+ volunteers to work one-on-one with a local elementary school student to support their reading comprehension skills and phonics.

Reading Partners is a proven, national education nonprofit that trains dedicated volunteers to deliver data-informed, curriculum-driven, one-on-one volunteer literacy tutoring to K-4 students who’ve been most impacted by systemic barriers. Are you ready to help a student become a lifelong learner? Reading Partners is looking for DC/MD/VA staff to volunteer one hour per week for the course of a semester in one of our 14 partner schools. We offer flexible in-person and virtual volunteer times between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Thursday. Register to volunteer here!

For additional information please contact: Erika Brosnihan | Community Engagement Director,  571-358-9075 or email her at erika.brosnihan@readingpartners.org

Georgetown Village, a nonprofit organization committed to helping older adults adapt to the challenges and opportunities of aging, is in need of volunteers who are able to drive members to medical appointments, the grocery store, and the like. This is a great opportunity to be a positive force in your community and help your neighbors. Please email info@georgetown-village.org or call 202-999-8988 to learn more about this volunteering opportunity.

Did you ever need help navigating your own career path?  

Have you ever heard the expression, "You can't be it if you can't see it"?

Have you been looking for ways to empower the next generations?

Now is your opportunity to make a real impact on local DMV students and their future careers!  By sharing your career journey and advice on our GoPursue platform, you can help thousands of high school students in local public schools figure out what to pursue after graduation.

You're invited to take part in this virtual volunteer opportunity that is completely flexible to your schedule and takes less than 10 minutes per week.

Level 1 of volunteering: Spend 20-30 minutes creating your career profile on the GoPursue website.  You'll share your lessons learned and instantly hundreds of students will be able to learn from your profile.  

Level 2 of volunteering: You can continue helping for about 10 minutes per week, if you allow students to send you messages through the website. Like Linkedin messaging, highly motivated students love being able to ask for more individualized advice.  You will need to clear a simple background check in order to comply with K12 school volunteer policies, but we walk you through the virtual process every step of the way.

How to get started:

To check out the platform and sign up today, visit https://gopursue.io.  Or, check out these step-by-step instructions.

Have more questions? We made this FAQ document just for you!.

Did you ever need help navigating your own career path?  

Have you ever heard the expression, "You can't be it if you can't see it"?

Have you been looking for ways to empower the next generations?

Now is your opportunity to make a real impact on local DMV students and their future careers!  By sharing your career journey and advice on our GoPursue platform, you can help thousands of high school students in local public schools figure out what to pursue after graduation.

You're invited to take part in this virtual volunteer opportunity that is completely flexible to your schedule and takes less than 10 minutes per week.

Level 1 of volunteering: Spend 20-30 minutes creating your career profile on the GoPursue website.  You'll share your lessons learned and instantly hundreds of students will be able to learn from your profile.  

Level 2 of volunteering: You can continue helping for about 10 minutes per week, if you allow students to send you messages through the website. Like Linkedin messaging, highly motivated students love being able to ask for more individualized advice.  You will need to clear a simple background check in order to comply with K12 school volunteer policies, but we walk you through the virtual process every step of the way.

How to get started:

To check out the platform and sign up today, visit https://gopursue.io.  Or, check out these step-by-step instructions.

Have more questions? We made this FAQ document just for you!.

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. The Disaster Health Services (DHS) Chapter Coordinator is responsible for coordinating disaster health services support during local responses, for leading and building a team of disaster health services responders, for collaborating with other disaster responders and assisting the chapter in developing local partnerships.

4-6 hours a week.  Some hours would need to be during "regular business hours" and on weekends. Hours many increase depending on regional projects and priorities.

Required:

Mentors Inc. @ Kid Power is a community-based program where DCPS and PC youth in grades 8-12 lead mentors in a one year (or longer) mentoring relationship. In this relationship, matches collaborate on the youth's personal, professional, and academic goals. The MI@KP program uses the Mentoring Road Map to guide protégés and their matches in setting and reaching their goals. This program follows national best practices that support enhanced youth outcomes and includes career site visits, college tours, enrichment activities, and ongoing match support. If you would be interested in this opportunity, please fill out our mentor application at this link or email our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@kidpowerdc.org. 

So What Else has been at the forefront of innovative and inspirational education initiatives for DC youth for many years. Through curated courses of inquiry, SWE seeks to imbue young learners with the spirit of discovery through investigation and impart the courage to pursue knowledge unbounded by fear or prejudice while fostering a spirit of volunteerism.

SWE is looking for volunteers to support our mission of purposeful education. We welcome all who can contribute their passion for learning, their commitment to youth education and their desire to empower the leaders of tomorrow by serving as teachers, tutors, mentors and leadership resources.

SWE Youth Education programs are open to people 16 and older. 

Responsibilities:
Participate in SWE Youth Education workshops to develop curricular content and lesson delivery modalities. Work with SWE DC Youth Education staff to devise a workable schedule that can be consistently maintained.

Impact:
Help young learners navigate their path towards intellectual maturity, academic confidence and social responsibility.

So What Else has been at the forefront of innovative and inspirational education initiatives for DC youth for many years. Through curated courses of inquiry, SWE seeks to imbue young learners with the spirit of discovery through investigation and impart the courage to pursue knowledge unbounded by fear or prejudice while fostering a spirit of volunteerism.

SWE is looking for volunteers to support our mission of purposeful education. We welcome all who can contribute their passion for learning, their commitment to youth education and their desire to empower the leaders of tomorrow by serving as teachers, tutors, mentors and leadership resources.

SWE Youth Education programs are open to people 16 and older. 

Responsibilities:
Participate in SWE Youth Education workshops to develop curricular content and lesson delivery modalities. Work with SWE DC Youth Education staff to devise a workable schedule that can be consistently maintained.

Impact:
Help young learners navigate their path towards intellectual maturity, academic confidence and social responsibility.

So What Else has been at the forefront of innovative and inspirational education initiatives for DC youth for many years. Through curated courses of inquiry, SWE seeks to imbue young learners with the spirit of discovery through investigation and impart the courage to pursue knowledge unbounded by fear or prejudice while fostering a spirit of volunteerism.

SWE is looking for volunteers to support our mission of purposeful education. We welcome all who can contribute their passion for learning, their commitment to youth education and their desire to empower the leaders of tomorrow by serving as teachers, tutors, mentors and leadership resources.

SWE Youth Education programs are open to people 16 and older. 

Responsibilities:
Participate in SWE Youth Education workshops to develop curricular content and lesson delivery modalities. Work with SWE DC Youth Education staff to devise a workable schedule that can be consistently maintained.

Impact:
Help young learners navigate their path towards intellectual maturity, academic confidence and social responsibility.

Please join So What Else for Community Sanitation Days! Please help us in DC on Sundays to clean up the Bellevue and Martin Luther King areas of DC. We’re trying to beautify our community for the betterment of our world! Cleaning up our community shows that we care about our neighborhoods, and it makes our spaces more usable and attractive to our residents. Your dedication to our cause will have lasting effects on our community as a whole!

Please come out and assist us in continuing to make DC the best place to live!

(Gloves and trash bags will be provided.)

Please visit: sowhatelse.volunteerhub.com 

“Empowering Our Youth of Today for A Better Tomorrow”

City Gate, Inc. is an urban ministry in Washington, D.C. seeking to open doors of opportunity, empowerment, and friendship. Our focus is on the children and the youth in the city, and their families. We have a strong track record of engaging at-risk youth grades K-12 in quality afterschool and summer day camp programs that focus on academics, social-emotional learning, life skills development, and off-site expeditionary learning. We welcome the participation and support of all who want to serve and share in building communities of inclusion and hope. Check out our Volunteer Opportunity Below, to get involved today: 

After-School teacher aid/tutor

City Gate, Inc. is committed to empowering a new generation of courageous and capable leaders through a student-centered approach. Help us achieve our mission by signing up to assist our teachers in providing specialized reading support to individual students and small groups! 

Responsibilities may include: 

Time Commitment: One Semester (September - December) 

Shifts: M-F: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm  | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Click here to fill out our brief contact form, and the Program Director will contact you within 72 hours. For more information please contact:

Chloe E. Davis

(240) 919-1879

Chloe.Davis@city-gate.org

The National Museum of Health and Medicine seeks volunteers docents to lead tours of the permanent exhibits, Innovations in Military Medicine; Anatomy and Pathology; Civil War Medicine; Biomedical Engineering; Human Identification and Microscopes. Visiting groups typically consist of students from grade k through high school. There are also groups of adults and older students going into specialized medical field.

NMHM follows all Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency, and CDC guidance related to COVID-19.

Our volunteer reviewers assist in reading and evaluating the hundreds of project applications for grant funding HumanitiesDC receives every year. This short-term volunteer assignment is a great opportunity to use your skills to enhance our community and meet other people who share your passion for the District’s heritage and preservation activities.

If you’re interested in being considered, please complete the online application form. We accept applications year-round so that we have talented teams in place by review time.

Grant reviewers review up to 15 grants and attend a 2-hour weekday panel discussion. All DC Metropolitan area residents with an interest in humanities, heritage, and preservation are encouraged to apply. You can participate on one or more of the program areas.

Volunteers are needed to help distribute produce to the community.

Reading Partners needs volunteers like you to provide students in under-resourced elementary schools in your community with the proven, individualized reading support they need to read at grade level by fourth grade.

Reading is the foundation for all future learning. The ability to read transforms lives and can empower children to reach their full potential. Research shows that when students can read at grade level by fourth grade, they have a greater opportunity to succeed in school and in life.

With your help, we can equip students with the foundational skills they need to read at grade level. Each week, you will meet one-on-one with your student over Zoom to help them develop strong literacy skills and discover a passion for reading. We'll provide a structured curriculum, virtual training, and ongoing support to help your student thrive. Rigorous research has proven that Reading Partners significantly increases reading proficiency.

No teaching experience required and anyone over the age of 18 can volunteer. Flexible Monday to Thursday volunteer times between 9 am and 6 pm. We are currently recruiting for the 2021-22 school year.

To sign up or learn more: https://readingpartners.org/volunteer-washington-dc/

Court Appointed Special Advocates are volunteers trained to speak up for court-involved youth in the District of Columbia. CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of foster youth or juvenile justice-involved youth based on a unique and supportive relationship.

Working with only one child or family, CASA volunteers form a mentor-like relationship with a youth, engaging them in fun activities and supporting goal accomplishment, while gathering information about each child’s situation. As Court Appointed Special Advocates, volunteers submit reports to the court, make recommendations in the best interest of the child, and provide the court with valuable insight into the youth’s life. CASAs dedicate a minimum of 10-15 hours per month to their case for at least a year.

In addition to its Standard program, serving youth who have experienced abuse or neglect, CASA DC has 5 unique programs to support youth in special populations:

All CASA volunteers form a supportive one-on-one relationship with youth and provide individualized advocacy, but each program offers unique opportunities for engagement and impact.

Visit casadc.org and complete an application today or email volunteer@casadc.org to learn more!  

Help us pack Emergency Food Boxes to go out to the DMV community during COVID-19. Each box contains enough food for a family of 4 for up to 4 days. You can view and register for all of our volunteer opportunities HERE.

Court Appointed Special Advocates are volunteers trained to speak up for court-involved youth in the District of Columbia. CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of foster youth or juvenile justice-involved youth based on a unique and supportive relationship.

Working with only one child or family, CASA volunteers form a mentor-like relationship with a youth, engaging them in fun activities and supporting goal accomplishment, while gathering information about each child’s situation. As Court Appointed Special Advocates, volunteers submit reports to the court, make recommendations in the best interest of the child, and provide the court with valuable insight into the youth’s life. CASAs dedicate a minimum of 10-15 hours per month to their case for at least a year.

In addition to its Standard program, serving youth who have experienced abuse or neglect, CASA DC has 5 unique programs to support youth in special populations:

All CASA volunteers form a supportive one-on-one relationship with youth and provide individualized advocacy, but each program offers unique opportunities for engagement and impact.

Visit casadc.org and complete an application today or email volunteer@casadc.org to learn more!  

Martha’s Table believes that access to fresh, healthy food is essential for supporting stronger children, families, and community. Our lobby market is a food pantry open to anyone Monday-Friday from 11 am - 3 pm. As a market volunteer, you assist clients as they shop for their groceries, close up the pantry at the end of the day and get to directly interact with our community members!