Opportunities From: Serve DC

Volunteer: Become a Power Readers Mentor and Positively Impact a Child's Life through Shared Reading!

Hello! Everybody Wins DC (EWDC) is a non-profit organization that is committed to serving elementary students in the DC area. Our goal is to help children build the literacy and social-emotional skills needed to thrive in the classroom and in life. One way we do this is through our Power Readers program, where we facilitate weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions between our students and caring members of the community. The beauty of our program is the lack of curriculum – our mentors do not teach students to read; they simply provide a safe and judgement-free space for students to practice reading and nurture their love for books. 

We are currently looking for volunteers to act as Power Readers mentors during the 2026-27 school year. As a Power Readers mentor, you would be matched with an elementary student between 1st and 5th grade, who you would read with for the entirety of the academic school year (October 2026 – May 2027). You will have a scheduled day of the week to physically volunteer and read with that student at their school, get to know them, and mentor/encourage them through their reading journey. Sessions are one hour long and occur during the student’s lunch and recess hour (sometime between the hours of 10am – 2pm). 

Here is a list of our partner schools and their locations (in-person volunteering only): 

J.O. Wilson Elementary School: 660 K St. NE DC  Thomson Elementary School: 1200 L Street NW, DC  Van Ness Elementary School: 1150 5th Street SE, DC  Amidon-Bowen Elementary School: 401 “Eye” St. SW, DC  JoAnn Leleck Elementary School: 710 Beacon Rd., Silver Spring, MD  Innovation Elementary School: 2300 Key Blvd., Arlington, VA 

To become a Power Readers mentor, you will have to acquire a volunteer clearance from the school district of your preferred school (DCPS, APS, or MCPS), which our Volunteer Management team will help you complete.

If you are interested in mentoring a student with us, please fill out this form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/txDfph6yz6 

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our other volunteer opportunities, please reach out to volunteers@everybodywinsdc.org.

Organization: Everybody Wins DC

Hello! Everybody Wins DC (EWDC) is a non-profit organization that is committed to serving elementary students in the DC area. Our goal is to help children build the literacy and social-emotional skills needed to thrive in the classroom and in life. One way we do this is through our Power Readers program, where we facilitate weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions between our students and caring members of the community. The beauty of our program is the lack of curriculum – our mentors do not teach students to read; they simply provide a safe and judgement-free space for students to practice reading and nurture their love for books. 

We are currently looking for volunteers to act as Power Readers mentors during the 2026-27 school year. As a Power Readers mentor, you would be matched with an elementary student between 1st and 5th grade, who you would read with for the entirety of the academic school year (October 2026 – May 2027). You will have a scheduled day of the week to physically volunteer and read with that student at their school, get to know them, and mentor/encourage them through their reading journey. Sessions are one hour long and occur during the student’s lunch and recess hour (sometime between the hours of 10am – 2pm). 

Here is a list of our partner schools and their locations (in-person volunteering only): 

J.O. Wilson Elementary School: 660 K St. NE DC  Thomson Elementary School: 1200 L Street NW, DC  Van Ness Elementary School: 1150 5th Street SE, DC  Amidon-Bowen Elementary School: 401 “Eye” St. SW, DC  JoAnn Leleck Elementary School: 710 Beacon Rd., Silver Spring, MD  Innovation Elementary School: 2300 Key Blvd., Arlington, VA 

To become a Power Readers mentor, you will have to acquire a volunteer clearance from the school district of your preferred school (DCPS, APS, or MCPS), which our Volunteer Management team will help you complete.

If you are interested in mentoring a student with us, please fill out this form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/txDfph6yz6 

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our other volunteer opportunities, please reach out to volunteers@everybodywinsdc.org.

Organization: Everybody Wins DC

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20005

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Mentor a Job Seeker. Be Part of the Solution. Change a Life.

Today, more than ever, you can be the change the world needs. At StreetWise Partners, we connect driven professionals with mentees from overlooked communities to provide the career support, skills, and connections they need to succeed.

By becoming a professional mentor, you’re leveling the playing field and shaping the future workforce. You will guide your mentee as they build essential job search skills and gain the confidence needed to secure and sustain meaningful employment.

Join us today and make a difference!

Learn more at a virtual information session: Mentor Information Session

Please reach out to Camille Shannon at camille@streetwisepartners.org if you have any questions or concerns

Organization: StreetWise Partners

Today, more than ever, you can be the change the world needs. At StreetWise Partners, we connect driven professionals with mentees from overlooked communities to provide the career support, skills, and connections they need to succeed.

By becoming a professional mentor, you’re leveling the playing field and shaping the future workforce. You will guide your mentee as they build essential job search skills and gain the confidence needed to secure and sustain meaningful employment.

Join us today and make a difference!

Learn more at a virtual information session: Mentor Information Session

Please reach out to Camille Shannon at camille@streetwisepartners.org if you have any questions or concerns

Organization: StreetWise Partners

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20005

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Venture Mentor - LearnServe International

Guest Speaker: As a Guest speaker, you’ll share your professional expertise with students during a session that aligns with our curriculum! Guest speaker sessions will take place for one hour on Thursdays or Saturdays. (Coaching available)What’s LearnServe all about?

We ask students one simple question: What pisses you off? Then we give them the tools to do something about it. As a mentor, you’ll serve as a sounding board and thought partner for students designing social change ventures—sharing your insights, offering encouragement, and helping them bring their ideas to life.

Our staff lead the sessions, we’ll train you in the LearnServe method, and we offer multiple tracks to fit your schedule. Students often say that working with mentors is a highlight of their LearnServe experience—and mentors tell us it’s one of the most meaningful ways they give back.

Mentor Opportunities:

Two mentoring opportunities are available:

Fellows Mentor (Nov–Apr): Thursdays, 5:30–6:30pm (in-person or virtual). 

This is a flexible, ad hoc opportunity—volunteers can join as their schedules allow, without needing to commit to every mentor session.

Incubator Mentor (Nov–Apr): Once a month (in-person or virtual)

Work one-on-one with an Incubator student, advancing their venture through monthly sessions and independent check-ins. This role requires a sustained commitment for the duration of the program year.

Guest Speaker (Nov-Apr): One hour sessions (in-person or virtual)

As a gust speaker you'll share your professional expertise with students during a session that aligns with out curriculum! Guest speakers can join at any time throughout the year and coaching is available (if requested).

Ready to get started? Sign up on our Interest Form!


Organization: LearnServe International

Guest Speaker: As a Guest speaker, you’ll share your professional expertise with students during a session that aligns with our curriculum! Guest speaker sessions will take place for one hour on Thursdays or Saturdays. (Coaching available)What’s LearnServe all about?

We ask students one simple question: What pisses you off? Then we give them the tools to do something about it. As a mentor, you’ll serve as a sounding board and thought partner for students designing social change ventures—sharing your insights, offering encouragement, and helping them bring their ideas to life.

Our staff lead the sessions, we’ll train you in the LearnServe method, and we offer multiple tracks to fit your schedule. Students often say that working with mentors is a highlight of their LearnServe experience—and mentors tell us it’s one of the most meaningful ways they give back.

Mentor Opportunities:

Two mentoring opportunities are available:

Fellows Mentor (Nov–Apr): Thursdays, 5:30–6:30pm (in-person or virtual). 

This is a flexible, ad hoc opportunity—volunteers can join as their schedules allow, without needing to commit to every mentor session.

Incubator Mentor (Nov–Apr): Once a month (in-person or virtual)

Work one-on-one with an Incubator student, advancing their venture through monthly sessions and independent check-ins. This role requires a sustained commitment for the duration of the program year.

Guest Speaker (Nov-Apr): One hour sessions (in-person or virtual)

As a gust speaker you'll share your professional expertise with students during a session that aligns with out curriculum! Guest speakers can join at any time throughout the year and coaching is available (if requested).

Ready to get started? Sign up on our Interest Form!


Organization: LearnServe International

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20037

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Have you ever thought about MENTORSHIP? Sign UP Here

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 

21 years old or older 
Associate degree, technical degree, or higher 
DMV metropolitan resident 
Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School

1-year time commitment
Call/text/email your mentee 1x a week
Meet with your mentee virtually or in-person 1x a month
Communicate with Spark staff 2x a month
Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up 

6-month time commitment 
Meet with your mentee virtually or in-person 1x a month 
Attend bi-monthly workshops 
Additional Benefits 

Network with other mentors and build a shared community
Ongoing training 
Community events 
Increase opportunity and economic mobility for our young people
Ready to join? 
Complete the mentor application at https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/ 

Organization: Spark the Journey

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 

21 years old or older 
Associate degree, technical degree, or higher 
DMV metropolitan resident 
Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School

1-year time commitment
Call/text/email your mentee 1x a week
Meet with your mentee virtually or in-person 1x a month
Communicate with Spark staff 2x a month
Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up 

6-month time commitment 
Meet with your mentee virtually or in-person 1x a month 
Attend bi-monthly workshops 
Additional Benefits 

Network with other mentors and build a shared community
Ongoing training 
Community events 
Increase opportunity and economic mobility for our young people
Ready to join? 
Complete the mentor application at https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/ 

Organization: Spark the Journey

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20002

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Seeking dedicated mentors in the DMV area. Join us in empowering future leaders.

Mentor with Spark with the Journey! Pass along your knowledge and skills to a DMV 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   21 years old or older   Associate degree, technical degree, or higher   Resident of the DMV metropolitan area     Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School  1-year time commitment   Call/text/email your mentee 1x a week  Meet with your mentee virtually or in-person 1x a month  Attend a monthly virtual workshop with your Program Coordinator     Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up   6-month time commitment   Meet with your mentee virtually or in-person 1x a month   Attend bi-monthly workshops      Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Northern Virginia Community College - Woodbridge   6-month time commitment   Call/text/email your mentee 1x a week  Attend a virtual monthly workshop with your Program Manager  Attend a monthly in-person session at NOVA-Woodbridge to meet with your mentee   Additional Benefits   Build community and network with other mentors   Receive ongoing training and support  Participate in community events   Help increase opportunity and economic mobility for young people    Ready to join?  Complete the mentor application here:  https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/

Organization: Spark the Journey

Mentor with Spark with the Journey! Pass along your knowledge and skills to a DMV 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   21 years old or older   Associate degree, technical degree, or higher   Resident of the DMV metropolitan area     Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School  1-year time commitment   Call/text/email your mentee 1x a week  Meet with your mentee virtually or in-person 1x a month  Attend a monthly virtual workshop with your Program Coordinator     Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up   6-month time commitment   Meet with your mentee virtually or in-person 1x a month   Attend bi-monthly workshops      Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Northern Virginia Community College - Woodbridge   6-month time commitment   Call/text/email your mentee 1x a week  Attend a virtual monthly workshop with your Program Manager  Attend a monthly in-person session at NOVA-Woodbridge to meet with your mentee   Additional Benefits   Build community and network with other mentors   Receive ongoing training and support  Participate in community events   Help increase opportunity and economic mobility for young people    Ready to join?  Complete the mentor application here:  https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/

Organization: Spark the Journey

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20002

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Is There a SPARK? Join to Mentor with Us, Today!

Mentor with Spark with the Journey! Pass along your knowledge and skills to a DMV 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   21 years old or older   Associate degree, technical degree, or higher   Resident of the DMV metropolitan area     Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School  1-year time commitment   Call/text/email your mentee 1x a week  Meet with your mentee virtually or in-person 1x a month  Attend a monthly virtual workshop with your Program Coordinator     Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up   6-month time commitment   Meet with your mentee virtually or in-person 1x a month   Attend bi-monthly workshops      Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Northern Virginia Community College - Woodbridge   6-month time commitment   Call/text/email your mentee 1x a week  Attend a virtual monthly workshop with your Program Manager  Attend a monthly in-person session at NOVA-Woodbridge to meet with your mentee   Additional Benefits   Build community and network with other mentors   Receive ongoing training and support  Participate in community events   Help increase opportunity and economic mobility for young people    Ready to join?  Complete the mentor application here:  https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/

Organization: Spark the Journey

Mentor with Spark with the Journey! Pass along your knowledge and skills to a DMV 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   21 years old or older   Associate degree, technical degree, or higher   Resident of the DMV metropolitan area     Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School  1-year time commitment   Call/text/email your mentee 1x a week  Meet with your mentee virtually or in-person 1x a month  Attend a monthly virtual workshop with your Program Coordinator     Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up   6-month time commitment   Meet with your mentee virtually or in-person 1x a month   Attend bi-monthly workshops      Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Northern Virginia Community College - Woodbridge   6-month time commitment   Call/text/email your mentee 1x a week  Attend a virtual monthly workshop with your Program Manager  Attend a monthly in-person session at NOVA-Woodbridge to meet with your mentee   Additional Benefits   Build community and network with other mentors   Receive ongoing training and support  Participate in community events   Help increase opportunity and economic mobility for young people    Ready to join?  Complete the mentor application here:  https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/

Organization: Spark the Journey

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20002

Allow Groups: No