Opportunities From: Volunteer Arlington

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is looking for volunteers who LOVE CATS to go to various Petsmart locations and care for our cats that live there while waiting to be adopted!  Our cats are currently housed in 3 locations:  Largo Petsmart (10464 Campus Way S, Largo, MD 20774), Oxon Hill Petsmart (6005 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745) and Rockville Petsmart (5154 Nicholson Ln, Kensington, MD 20895)

Volunteers are needed to advocate for children in the Alexandria/Arlington juvenile court system. Volunteers advocate for children in abuse and neglect cases, custody cases, and cases where a child is in need of services. Volunteers conduct interviews with the children, families, and professionals involved in the case, monitor compliance with the Court orders, and attend Court hearings where they represent the best interest of the child. The time commitment is roughly 20 hours a month, and we ask volunteers to make a one-year commitment to the program.

Spanish-speaking, male and African American volunteers are especially needed!

Drivers using their own vehicles needed to pick up toy donations from Toys for Tots in Fredericksburg and deliver to AHC properties in Arlington VA.

The pick-ups will be scheduled on weekdays during the week of Dec 8.

If you have a SUV, minivan or truck and can help, email us and we'll let you know the specific dates & times - laura.jackson@ahcinc.org

The Arlington Sister City Association's (ASCA) volunteer drive continues!  Are you interested in learning more about other cultures or being a "citizen diplomat?"  ASCA has 5 Sister City partnerships with these cities around the world: Aachen, Germany; Coyoacan, Mexico {in emeritus status}; Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine; Reims, France; and San Miguel, El Salvador and it is volunteer-based organization that works to enhance and promote Arlington, VA internationally.  ASCA also fosters productive exchanges in education, commerce, culture, business, and the arts through a series of events and programs throughout the year.  If this sounds like you, please visit www.arlingtonsistercities.org for more information or drop us a line at admin@arlingtonsistercities.org

The Arlington Sister City Association (ASCA) has an immediate need for a Treasurer.  Do you have experience with bookkeeping or accounting and volunteering with a nonprofit Board?  If this sounds interesting and you want to learn more about this opportunity, then ASCA wants to hear from you!

ASCA is a 501c3 organization whose mission is to foster international understanding and friendship through its Sister City partnerships and exchanges in the arts, culture, education, and more!  If you are ready to roll-up your sleeves and help a small nonprofit manage its financial responsibilities, then reach out to us today at: admin@arlingtonsistercities.org

Expressions of interest are being considered on a rolling basis.

www.arlingtonsistercities.org

Join us to support participants with special needs through rock climbing. Some of the areas we will need volunteers are for weekly practices belaying our climbers, climbing assist (climbing next to them to assist them with hand/foot positioning), photographer/videographer, social events, climbing events, logistics for fundraising, coordinating events, and we are always looking to expand our leadership team.

Our practices are on Sundays from 9-11am except on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Please fill the form on our volunteer page on our website, once you register, you will get a welcome email with details about our practices.

Thank you in advance for giving your time and talents to make a difference. If you have questions, email info@unitedrocks.org

Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC) is hosting holiday celebrations at our affordable housing communities throughout the DMV. We're looking for volunteer photographers to take photos and videos during our events. Most events are held on weekdays sometime between 4-8pm.

Please email volunteer@ahcinc.org for more information.

AHC, a non-profit, affordable housing provider, is home to many vibrant senior citizens eager to learn computer basics. A partner organization is leading beginner tech classes—and we’re looking for friendly volunteers to help participants practice their new skills.

What You’ll Do:
Sit one-on-one or in small groups to assist seniors as they navigate basic computer tasks—like using a mouse, sending emails, or surfing the web. No teaching experience needed—just patience and a smile!

When & Where:

Volunteers will work with ReStore staff collecting and receiving donated materials, pricing and stocking items on the store floor, cleaning and organizing the store, and assisting customers in the store. If there is any particular skill set you'd like to utilize such as organization or selling, let our staff know and they'll let you flex that skill set.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Chantilly ReStore, you can sign up to volunteer at: https://habitatnova.volunteerhub.com. To receive a verification letter for community service, you must go through a screening process. For court-ordered or pre-trial hours, please select “I need court-ordered service hours” on Volunteer Hub to go through a screening process.

Please Note: Volunteers must be 16 years or older to volunteer. If the volunteer is under 18, the waiver must be signed by an adult.

Please visit: https://habitatnova.volunteerhub.com to view shifts and sign-up!

Please visit: https://www.habitatdcnova.org/restore/ to learn more about our ReStores!

Contact: Giulia DeLuca, ReStore Volunteer Engagement Fellow, at giulia.deluca@habitatdcnova.org for more information

 Volunteers will work with ReStore staff collecting and receiving donated materials, pricing and stocking items on the store floor, cleaning and organizing the store, and assisting customers in the store. If there is any particular skill set you'd like to utilize such as organization or selling, let our staff know and they'll let you flex that skill set.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Alexandria ReStore, you can sign up to volunteer at: https://habitatnova.volunteerhub.com. To receive a verification letter for community service, you must go through a screening process. For court-ordered or pre-trial hours, please select “I need court-ordered service hours” on Volunteer Hub to go through a screening process.

Please Note: Volunteers must be 16 years or older to volunteer. If the volunteer is under 18, the waiver must be signed by an adult.

Please visit: https://habitatnova.volunteerhub.com to view shifts and sign-up!

Please visit: https://www.habitatdcnova.org/restore/ to learn more about our ReStores!

Contact: Giulia DeLuca, ReStore Volunteer Engagement Fellow, at giulia.deluca@habitatdcnova.org for more information.

Potomac Conservancy is dedicated to protecting the lands and waters of the Potomac River and connecting communities to this vital resource. Our Community Conservation program fosters local stewardship, inspiring community-led efforts to improve the environment. We’re transitioning from a centralized, staff-led Volunteer Leadership Team to a community-driven model, where local hub partners will provide supplies to support cleanup initiatives. By leading a cleanup, you’ll play an active role in restoring a swimmable, fishable Potomac River, representing both Potomac Conservancy and your community. Ready to join us? Complete the form below to get started.

Wright to Read (WTR) is looking for caring, dedicated adults to become tutor-mentors in Alexandria! WTR has served the Alexandria community for over 45 years. We strive to continue to provide essential tutoring and mentoring services to Alexandria families at no cost to our families.

We are here to support children on their reading journey with books, resources, and a vibrant reading community while also facilitating mentoring relationships though elementary and beyond. We offer enrichment activities to help foster the connections between students, volunteers, and families across the program. Learn more about the program and what makes us unique here: https://www.campagnacenter.org/program/wright-to-read/

For one hour a week, you can work one-on-one with a student to help improve their literacy skills, inspire a love of reading, and help develop other important attributes that are key in their future success.

Wright to Read has two models through which we serve our students:

·         In our Flagship Model, tutoring typically occurs at the public library or another public location. The tutor-mentor works directly with the student’s family to schedule tutoring sessions after school or on the weekends, once a week for an hour, and sessions may change days or times as needed.

We ask that our volunteers work with our students for at least a year once assigned/matched (although many relationships last longer). If you think your circumstances (e.g., living in the Alexandria area, work or family responsibilities may prohibit you from continuing, etc.) may change in the next 1-2 years, contact us about other opportunities or programs that may be a better fit, such as acting as a substitute tutor-mentor.

This program requires volunteers to attend training (provided online) as well as undergo a background screening that may take up to 2-4 weeks to complete. Please reach out to us as soon as possible to receive an estimated timeframe on when you will be assigned to a student.

The Oakridge Elementary School Walking Bus Initiative offers a rewarding volunteer opportunity for community members passionate about promoting a safe and active lifestyle for children. As a volunteer you will guide groups of students to school on foot, fostering a fun, healthy, and eco-friendly way to start the day. No prior experience is needed - comprehensive training is provided to ensure you are confident in your role, and background checks are conducted to maintain a safe environment for all. High-visibility vests are supplied to keep you and the children visible during walks. Join us to make a positive impact, build community connections, and encourage kids to embrace an active lifestyle!

During the last school year, 2024-2025, the bus service was conducted once a week on Mondays; however, we would like to expand the service, and to do so, we require more volunteers. Please reach out to walkingschoolbus@oakridgepta.org or call 202-779-7716 if you would like to volunteer.

As a Chapter Program Coordinator, you’ll help build and support our growing network of school chapters. You’ll work with youth leaders, assist with program development, and help us expand our national impact through student-led chapters.

This is a great role for someone who loves organizing, leading peers, and building something meaningful from the ground up.

Help create and improve resources for new and existing chapters (chapter guides, applications, toolkits)

Assist with outreach to schools, students, and potential chapter leads 

Support onboarding and communication with chapter leaders

Collect feedback and help shape the future of our chapter program

Occasionally assist with virtual events or chapter lead check-ins

You’ll help bring We Are Artistic’s new school chapter program to life from the ground up, working side-by-side with our Chapter Lead to shape how chapters run, grow, and make an impact on your campus and beyond.

Are you passionate about art and love creating fun, trend-savvy TikToks? Join our team as a Volunteer TikTok Creator!

We’re looking for a creative individual to help us grow our presence on TikTok by producing engaging content centered around art, creativity, and community service. You'll help spotlight our projects, inspire others to volunteer, and keep our content fresh by hopping on trends and interacting with other creators.

What you’ll do:

Create short, engaging TikToks about art and volunteering

Stay up-to-date with TikTok trends and adapt them to our mission

Highlight our organization’s impact in fun and creative ways

Interact with other creators, art communities, and volunteer-related content

You will:

Research trending hashtags, challenges, or topics to boost visibility

Repurpose existing content into new formats (e.g., turning an article into a carousel post)

You’re the heartbeat of our Discord community server. Your mission: bring it back to life, grow it, keep it active, ensure the rules are respected, and inspire real engagement.

You’ll play a key role in reviving and growing our Facebook group. Working closely with a team of admins and moderators, you'll help create an active, welcoming community by engaging members, solving problems, answering questions, and approving membership requests.

Are you great at planning, networking, and making things happen? We're looking for a dedicated In-Person Events Liaison to help us bring our events to life!

In this role, you’ll take the lead on identifying potential venues for our in-person events, reaching out to them, and handling all communication and negotiation. You’ll work closely with our team to ensure each space fits the vision, budget, and logistical needs of our events.

Responsibilities:

Research and evaluate possible venues for upcoming events such as farmers markets, festivals and etc.

Reach out to venue contacts via email or phone

Negotiate pricing, availability, and terms

Coordinate with our internal team on recommendations and next steps

Maintain clear records of venue details, contacts, and status

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented volunteer to support accessibility and inclusion across our communication channels. This role involves writing alt text for social media posts, ensuring digital content is accessible, and helping translate emails and messages into other languages as needed.

Responsibilities:

Write clear and meaningful alt text for images used on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Ensure captions and formatting meet accessibility best practices (ADA compliance).

Translate written communication (emails, social posts, event announcements) into designated languages based on audience needs.

Collaborate with the social media and communications teams to review content for clarity and inclusivity.

Stay informed on digital accessibility trends and standards.

As a volunteer mentor, you’ll support a young artist during their creative journey as they work on a youth-led film or arts-based project. we’re looking for mentors who can offer guidance, encouragement, and a listening ear.

Your role may include:

Providing advice, resources, and creative feedback

Assisting a student with their "interview for impact" or "Minor Missions" project. Those projects allow them to explore their passions and tell stories.

Encouraging artistic growth while respecting their unique voice and vision

Seeking Passionate Grant Writer to Support Youth-Led Arts Nonprofit
Are you a talented grant writer with a passion for the arts, youth empowerment, and social impact? We're a youth-led nonprofit arts organization looking for a dedicated volunteer to help us identify and apply for funding opportunities that support creative youth initiatives.

In this role, you will:

Research and identify relevant grants and funding sources (public and private) focused on youth development, arts education, and nonprofit support

Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documents

Collaborate with our team to highlight the impact of our youth-led, arts-centered work

Help us grow our capacity to serve more young artists and amplify their voices

This is a meaningful opportunity to support a grassroots organization at the intersection of creativity, community, and youth leadership. Your writing will directly support our mission to increase access to the arts and empower the next generation of changemakers.

Are you a natural connector who loves creating positive vibes and fostering teamwork? Join us as a Connection and Culture Volunteer and play a vital role in strengthening our organization’s community!

In this role, you will:

Facilitate fun and engaging virtual team events that energize and bring people together

Lead and plan our monthly organization-wide meetings, ensuring smooth and productive gatherings

Help mediate and resolve concerns within the organization and departments, supporting a positive and collaborative environment

Are you a compassionate communicator who enjoys helping families feel heard and supported? Join us as a Parent Liaison Volunteer and be the friendly point of contact for parents in our volunteer community.

In this role, you will:

Respond promptly and thoughtfully to parent concerns and questions

Provide reassurance and clear information about our safety measures and volunteer environment

Ensure parents feel confident that their children are safe and well cared for during their volunteer experience

Do you like interacting with people and helping them find their perfect role? Join us as a New Volunteer Supporter and play a key part in growing our volunteer community!

In this role, you will:

Assist departments in recruiting new volunteers.

Ensure new volunteers receive essential information about our organization

Connect new volunteers with their department directors for a smooth onboarding experience

Are you bursting with creative ideas for artistic and fun events? Want to see your vision come to life and engage a vibrant community-all from your own home? Join us as a Creative Virtual Events Volunteer!

In this role, you’ll brainstorm unique, artsy event ideas and pitch them to our Event Director. If your ideas get the green light, you’ll take charge of planning and executing these events. Plus, you’ll support the planning and execution of other exciting events to keep our community engaged and inspired.

What you’ll do:

Develop creative, artistic event concepts tailored for virtual audiences

Collaborate with the Event Director to refine and approve event ideas

Plan and manage the logistics of your approved events

Support the team in planning and running other virtual events

Help create memorable experiences that bring our community together

re you passionate about art, design, and storytelling? Join us as a Creative Projects Volunteer and help bring our community’s creativity to life!

In this exciting role, you'll manage our online gallery, assist with creative initiatives, and occasionally support content creation for social media or other digital platforms. You’ll play a key part in how we showcase the work and voices of our community.

As a Creative Projects Volunteer, you will:

Review and respond to gallery submission requests

Upload artwork and content to our online gallery platform

Collaborate on creative projects that support our mission

Occasionally assist with content creation (graphics, social posts, or copy)

Interview for Impact is a program designed to help young people strengthen their interviewing skills while exploring a field they’re passionate about. Through the experience of interviewing a professional, participants gain insight, build confidence, and use their voice to create change.

✅ By the end of the program, you’ll earn 20 volunteer hours and valuable experience for your resume, college applications, or personal growth.

Are you looking to get involved in a community? Do you appreciate the arts? Would you like to improve or use or gain event/hospitality skills? Then you have come to the right place.

Not only do we offer a kind, welcoming, and safe environment where you will get to work with cool and kind people to run fun events, we are also very accommodating and willing to work with your needs. By joining our events team, you will get to improve, and use your hospitality and communication skills. All ages welcome. we send out a Google Form for every event to allow you to reserve whatever event timeslots you want.

You can get community service hours. We are an official nonprofit fiscally sponsored by Hack Club. We have students who have successfully gotten hours from us.

What we do at the events depends on the event. At some events, we make cards for various causes, such as kids in hospitals. At other events, we do art and crafts.

We’re a youth-led nonprofit on a mission to create change - and we’re looking for a volunteer Bluesky Manager to help us share our story, events, and impact online.

What You’ll Do (Volunteer Role):

Manage and grow our presence on Bluesky

Create fun, engaging, and mission-driven posts

Share updates on our programs, campaigns, and events

Engage with followers and respond to comments/messages

Track engagement and brainstorm fresh ideas for outreach

We’re looking for a Volunteer Graphic Designer to join our creative team and help us elevate our brand, social media, and campaign visuals. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience, expand your portfolio, and contribute to a meaningful cause - all while working with a passionate, youth-driven team.

What You’ll Do:

Design graphics for Instagram, and LinkedIn

Create flyers, posters, and digital assets for events and campaigns

Help maintain and evolve our brand identity

Collaborate with our social media, marketing, and programs teams

In Person Events Director:

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week!!

Description: As the events director you will oversee in person events! You will co-oversee the events department!

Responsibilities:

Are you passionate about storytelling, amplifying youth voices, and making real social impact? Join our dynamic, youth-led organization as a Magazine Writer and help shape the narrative for a generation ready to lead change. We’re looking for writers for Op-Ed, Feature, and etch

Are you a Wix wizard with an eye for design?
We're looking for someone to make us a website from basic to beautiful! If you know the ins and outs of Wix and love creating visually engaging websites, this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.

Are you a sharp-eyed storyteller who’s passionate about amplifying youth voices and shaping powerful narratives? Join our youth-led organization as a Magazine Editor and help lead the creative direction of our publication - a bold platform by youth, for youth.

✨ What You’ll Do:

Do you have a sharp eye for detail, a passion for clean writing, and a love for youth storytelling? Join our youth-led organization as a Copy Editorand help bring powerful, authentic content to life - one comma at a time.

The Alexandria Tutoring Consortium needs volunteers to help K-2nd grade students in Alexandria City Public Schools learn to read. Tutoring takes place twice per week within the schools from October through May during the school day (8:00am-2:20pm). Training, materials, and support provided!

Connecting with Local Schools:Share information about our community service opportunities to get students and staff involved.

Engaging Local Media: Contact news stations and media outlets to promote our events and raise awareness about our mission.

Strengthening & Building Partnerships: Help us maintain strong relationships with existing partner organizations and research new potential partners to collaborate with.

Create short, engaging TikToks about art and volunteering

Stay up-to-date with TikTok trends and adapt them to our mission

Highlight our organization’s impact in fun and creative ways

Interact with other creators, art communities, and volunteer-related content

Make a Lasting Impact: Become a Mentor for Refugee Youth!

Join our Mentoring Youth in Virginia and Virginia Refugee Student Achievement Project and be a part of something truly meaningful. These programs connect volunteers with refugee youth to support them in schoolwork, community engagement, and goal-setting—while building powerful one-on-one relationships that make a difference.

As a mentor, you’ll help youth grow socially, academically, and professionally—while gaining a transformative experience yourself.

We ask for a six-month commitment to ensure strong bonds and real progress. Mentoring opportunities are available in Arlington, Manassas, Woodbridge, and Fredericksburg.

Be the reason a young person thrives.
Apply today and help shape the future.

Link to apply for this opportunity:  Mentoring Link for Application   (click on the blue 'sign up' button for the application)

Link to apply for the VRSAP tutoring program:  Tutoring Youth Application Link (click on the blue 'sign up' button for the application)

Requirements for this are:

Become a Mentor — Change a Life

Join Migration & Refugee Services (MRS) in empowering newly arrived youth and young adults as they build new lives in the U.S. Our mentoring program is a life-changing opportunity—for them and for you.

MRS provides critical services like immigration support, housing, employment services, education, and more to help families rebuild and thrive. Now, we’re seeking mentors and tutors to support refugee youth (ages 15–24) in two key areas:

Work with young adults on academic and personal success:

Homework help & tutoring

College and career prep

Navigating young adulthood in a new country

Requirements:

Mentors must be 21+

Tutors can be 18+ or high school students with an adult present

Background check

VIRTUS & Child Protection Training

Support young adults and adults in preparing for the workforce:

Resume building

Interview skills

Job readiness & search strategies

One-on-one mentorship and coaching

Minimum Age: 21

Your guidance can help shape a brighter future.
Apply today to join this impactful program. Once you complete the application, our Volunteer Manager will contact you to guide you through onboarding and training.

Engage in activities such as arts and crafts, games, gardening, music sessions, or come share a talent/ hobby.Provide companionship through friendly visits and conversations.

Make a Difference: Your time and skills directly enhance the quality of life for our residents.Build Connections: Forge new friendships and create lasting bonds with our amazing residents and staff.Flexible Opportunities: We offer a variety of roles to match your interests and schedule, whether it's assisting with activities or simply chatting with residents.Personal Growth: Gain valuable experience, develop new skills, and enrich your own life through volunteering.

Help older adults and adults with disabilities with household tasks, such as: de-cluttering, organizing, taking items to donation sites, changing light bulbs, sorting mail/paperwork, yardwork (e.g.- mowing, weed-pulling, leaf-raking), and more. Especially needed in the Falls Church, Annandale, and Alexandria regions.

Flexible schedule, on weekdays or weekends!
Do you have a few hours to spare per month? Bimonthly?

Simply fill out the registration application, attend a 1-hour orientation and complete a background check and driving record check, and you can make a big difference for someone in our community.

Here's the link to the opportunity. 

Thank you for considering this meaningful way to help someone in our community.

Volunteers are paired with refugee youth (ages 16-24) to assist with career development and empowerment. Duties vary based on the goals and interests of the youth, but tend to focus on exploring career and educational opportunities, identifying career pathways, assisting with the job search and application process (resume, cover letter, application, interview), and setting short and long term goals. The goal of the mentorship is to allow the youth to have a mentor that can help navigate US systems, promote civic engagement and leadership opportunities, and provide guidance with various questions and ideas as they begin thinking about future careers or higher education. Mentors play an integral role in showing mentees the vast array of opportunities that may be available to them in the US, as well as supporting and empowering them to explore these opportunities. Volunteers are encouraged to meet youth outside of their homes at coffee shops or in public places.

Time commitment: 6-10 hours per month for 6 months, although this time commitment is very flexible. If you are interested in using your knowledge of your community to help newcomers, please respond! This opportunity may be virtually only, in person, or hybrid.

AHC depends on the support of the community to do its good work. Help us personalize fundraising letters so we can raise more money and do more good work.

Help needed on Thursday, July 10, anytime from 1-4pm, at our main office, 2230 Fairfax Drive, Arlington VA.

Sign-up using the link below or email us at volunteer@ahcinc.org

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0844A4A728A6FA7-57157036-special#/

We're looking for a reliable volunteer to help with occasional deep cleaning at our shelter. Tasks may include scrubbing floors, sanitizing surfaces, organizing supplies, and helping maintain a clean, safe environment for our residents. Ideal for someone who takes pride in a job well done and is comfortable with physical tasks. Flexible scheduling available.

We're looking for a reliable handyman(person) to assist with general maintenance tasks. Duties may include basic repairs, painting, light carpentry, and more. Flexible hours; perfect for someone who wants to give back to the community using their skills.

Starting September 3, 2025

Support Casa Chirilagua's after school academic, spiritual and emotional learning for elementary (grades 1-5) Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays at our neighborhood community center. 

Chirilagua is located in Arlandria and home to many Central American families eager to support their children's learning. 

Note: Our after school program runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 3-5:30pm, we welcome volunteers to arrive anytime between 3-4pm as their schedules allow. 

Commitment: We ask volunteers to commit to at least a semester of regular volunteering (3+ times a month). This allows for better relationship building all around. 

Starting September 2, 2025

Support Casa Chirilagua's after school academic, spiritual and emotional learning for middle school (grades 6-8) Tuesdays or Thursdays at our neighborhood community center. 

Chirilagua is located in Arlandria and home to many Central American families eager to support their children's learning. 

Note: Our after school program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6pm. (Thursday is a Bible study, volunteers are asked to sign the Apostles Creed as a statement of faith to serve this day).

Commitment: We ask volunteers to commit to at least a semester of regular volunteering (2+ times a month). This allows for better relationship building all around.

Starting September 2, 2025

Support Casa Chirilagua's after school academic, spiritual and emotional learning for high school (grades 9-12) Tuesdays or Thursdays at our neighborhood community center. 

Chirilagua is located in Arlandria and home to many Central American families eager to support their children's learning. 

Note: Our after school program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm. (Thursday is a Bible study, volunteers are asked to sign the Apostles Creed as a statement of faith to serve this day).

Commitment: We ask volunteers to commit to at least a semester of regular volunteering (3+ times a month). This allows for better relationship building all around.

Several older adults are waiting for friendly social visitors in Falls Church, Annandale, and Alexandria especially. Do you have one hour per week to visit someone? Create a new, meaningful connection.

You can make a meaningful difference in the life of someone in your community.

Do you have a passion or skill that you'd like to share with older adults? A wide variety of volunteer roles are needed throughout Fairfax County Senior Centers. Including, but not limited to fitness, dance, art, crafts, pottery, music, languages, and more. Entertainers are needed, too. If you'd enjoy bringing creativity, movement and/or fun to improve the lives of older adults, please check out the list of senior center opportunities here- https://bit.ly/SeniorCtrOpps. James Lee and Bailey's senior centers are in Falls Church and close to Arlington. Please tell others, too!

Would you like to help an isolated older adult by driving them to get groceries, or going to the store for them? 

Alternatively, if interested, a volunteer may be needed to help set up an online grocery store delivery/pick-up order, and do the pick-up, if necessary. There are various options to make a big difference! Volunteers do NOT pay for groceries.

The timeframe is flexible, approx. 2 hours/every other week.
Needed throughout Fairfax County, but especially in the Alexandria, Falls Church, and Annandale regions.
Go to bit.ly/GROCERYSHOP to sign up.
We look forward to welcoming you to Volunteer Solutions!

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.

Volunteers conduct 2 mock interviews and provide feedback so our mentees are prepared to ace their next job interview. Register here! 

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.

Join us in creating a meaningful impact in our community!   As a Community Outreach Table Volunteer, you will be the friendly face and enthusiastic voice of Arlington Thrive, engaging with families at local events.  This is a wonderful opportunity to represent our mission, share valuable information, and build connections with attendees alongside Arlington Thrive staff.

Key Responsibilities:

●       Represent Arlington Thrive with professionalism, enthusiasm, and warmth.

●       Maintain the organization's booth or display area, ensuring it is inviting and well-organized.

●       Engage with event attendees to provide information about our mission, programs, and services.

●       Answer questions, distribute resource information, provide essentials items when appropriate, and collect contact     information as needed for follow up.

●         Provide feedback and insights to the organization after the event to improve future outreach efforts.

Skills:

●       Friendly and approachable demeanor.

●       Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

●       Passion for Thrive's mission and a desire to connect with the community.

Time Commitment:

●    Attend scheduled farmers markets or community events with a Thrive staff member. Dates and times will be provided in advance.  Shifts typically don't last longer than 2 hours.

Benefits:

●       Make a tangible difference in the community by promoting Arlington Thrive's mission.

●       Gain experience in event outreach and community engagement.

●       Meet like-minded individuals and expand your network.

●       Have fun while contributing to a meaningful cause!

Please register on our website:  https://forms.monday.com/forms/e3060215e670c6b9612f41ee3849c323?r=use1

Thrift shop volunteer’s tasks range from helping to sort and organize donations, tagging items for sale, replenishing items on the sales floor, accepting and processing donations, and greeting customers, and other duties. The tasks vary so volunteer should be prepared to take on any of these tasks. Volunteer should be prepared for extended periods of standing, bending, reaching and light/moderate lifting. We are currently taking volunteers every day except Mondays. You must sign up for the volunteer shift in advance (no walk-in volunteers accepted). Please cancel your shift if you are sick or have cold-like symptoms.

Age Restrictions. Youth cannot volunteer until their parent/guardian signs and submits the volunteer waiver. Must be at least 16 years old to volunteer independently. Youth 12-15 may volunteer with a parent/guardian; the child and parent/guardian must register separately. Dress is casual. Must wear sensible closed-toed shoes (no sandals, flip-flops or high heels). Please refrain from using your cell phone during your shift.  Please bring a refillable water bottle.

  Click here to register, view and sign up for shifts:  Northern Virginia Family Service

Support our littlest learners by becoming an Early Head Start Classroom Volunteer! In this role, volunteers will gain experience caring for and engaging with babies and toddlers in a classroom setting, experience the rewards of bringing delight to a child, and see children grow & progress developmentally.

Duties include:

Qualifications:

Support our littlest learners by becoming an Early Head Start Classroom Volunteer! In this role, volunteers will gain experience caring for and engaging with babies and toddlers in a classroom setting, experience the rewards of bringing delight to a child, and see children grow & progress developmentally.

Duties include:

Qualifications:

Classroom volunteers help teachers with daily activities for 3-5 year olds at our Head Start Center. Prepare, lead and support learn-through-play activities; read to students; supervise them on the playground, and help serve breakfast and lunch.

Qualifications:

Equality Arlington is looking for a skilled project manager and volunteer coordinator to assist our President with leading the Policy & Advocacy Committee. This role involves scheduling monthly meetings, finding physical meeting rooms, drafting agendas for meetings, tracking policy and research assignments, following up with committee members on the status of assignments, and working with the President and committee members to advance Equality Arlington's advocacy agenda. 

Through its afterschool program, Aspire provides academic support through lessons, homework help, and activities that support a student’s learning and exploration of new subjects. We also focus on strengthening their social-emotional and interpersonal skills and provide them hands-on learning experiences.

Volunteers at Aspire support students in the following ways:

As a volunteer, you will increase literacy and improve reading skills, bolster overall academic achievement, and improve homework grades through small, intensive homework groups.

If you would like to learn more about Aspire, or fill out our volunteer form directly, please visit our website here: https://aspireafterschool.org/volunteer. You can also email Volunteer@Aspireafterschool.org with any questions you may have. 

Please put your age in the Additional Volunteer Information box when registering, Thank You!

Advance Arlington, (formerly Arlington Committee of 100), currently is seeking applications for its 2025-2026 Board of Directors. Advance Arlington is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that supports civic education and engagement on issues involving community life in Arlington. 

The organization primarily fulfills its mission by sponsoring monthly programs, usually eight programs annually.

Board members provide leadership in governance, policy-making, and fiduciary and strategic functions. They also help secure financial resources and monitor program activities.

Board members are expected to attend bimonthly board meetings and participate in one of three committees: Program, Marketing and Communications, and Membership and Outreach. The Program Committee develops and produces the organization's monthly programs; its members typically serve as lead producers of the programs.

Advance Arlington's website contains more information on the organization, including several years of program recordings.

In particular, Advance Arlington is looking for board members with a passion for Arlington who have one or more of the following skills:

To apply to become a member of Advance Arlington's board, please send an email message containing a brief biography that includes why you would like to be a member to Jeanne Broyhill, Chairperson, at chair@advance-arlington.org by May 15, 2025. For more information, please contact Jeanne Broyhill at 703-463-0068.

Great Opportunity for Youth, Families, and Groups who want to serve and make an impact!

Brighten the day of the residents of Susan's Place by making bagged lunches at your home and delivering them to the group home. A wonderful opportunity particularly for youth or for anyone who wants to give back! Bag lunches include a sandwich, chips, a piece of fresh fruit, snacks, a bottle of water.

Still interested? Great! The next step is to fill out a New Hope Housing volunteer application (found here: Volunteer Application - Get Started Today! - New Hope Housing) attending a one-hour volunteer orientation. Orientations are held twice a month and you will receive instructions once you complete your application!

This is a flexible opportunity for volunteers, as well as perfect for families with younger children!

If you have any questions, please contact Michelle at mhook@newhopehousing.org or 703-799-2293 x 11.

READ THIS FIRST: Do not check that you are interested through this website. Responses on this website are not checked frequently. If you are interested in this opportunity, please go to https://portal.wildliferescueleague.org/volunteer_questionnaire/ and submit the questionnaire. You must be 18 years of age for this volunteer position and live in Northern Virginia or surrounding counties.

Wildlife Rescue League (WRL) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Northern Virginia whose mission is to support the rehabilitation of sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife and, through education, to foster appreciation of our wild neighbors. WRL dispatches volunteer wildlife transporters daily to transport contained wildlife from veterinary clinics, wildlife rehabilitators, and animal control officers to locations for care.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organized volunteer to serve as chairperson for our Wildlife Transport Committee. Responsibilities include providing transporter training to strengthen transporter performance and knowledge; and ensuring all transporter shifts are staffed, transport data entered on an online workbook, and transport procedures followed. The Transport Committee Chair also should be available to provide advice and support to transport volunteers. The estimated time commitment is 8-10 hours per week.

Each chairperson works with the Board of Directors to establish annual goals, and leads a team of volunteers to achieve them. The committee chair is a working position, performed on a volunteer basis without compensation, and is for a two-year term. The ideal candidate will have project management skills, expertise with spreadsheets and other Google documents, and an appreciation for wildlife.

Please go to the following location to complete your volunteer application: Volunteer Questionnaire. Our volunteer coordinator will respond shortly. Look for responses in your email inbox or spam folder.

READ THIS FIRST: Do not check that you are interested through this website. Responses on this website are not checked frequently. If you are interested in this opportunity, please go to https://portal.wildliferescueleague.org/volunteer_questionnaire/ and submit the questionnaire. You must be 18 years of age for this volunteer position and live in Northern Virginia or surrounding counties.

Wildlife Rescue League is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Northern Virginia and surrounding counties, whose mission is to support the rehabilitation of sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife and, through education, to foster the appreciation of our wild neighbors.

If you are interested in working with sick, injured and orphaned wildlife, and have a lot of free time to care for wildlife in the spring, summer, and fall, this position is for you! Wildlife rehabilitators work in their own homes taking care of wildlife with the goal of releasing them back into their native habitats. Thus you need a room that can be dedicated to wildlife intake. A 2-year initial apprenticeship and Virginia state permit is required, as well as 6 hours of continuing education a year. Training is provided.

We are in need of volunteers who would like to work with orphan squirrels, cottontails, opossums, goslings and ducklings. We also seek those who have or are willing to get preexposure rabies vaccines to work with raccoons and foxes.

Please go to the following location to complete your volunteer interest form: Volunteer Questionnaire. Our volunteer coordinator will respond shortly. Look for responses in your email inbox or spam folder.

Thank you for your interest in wildlife!

READ THIS FIRST: Do not check that you are interested through this website. Responses on this website are not checked frequently. If you are interested in this opportunity, please go to https://portal.wildliferescueleague.org/volunteer_questionnaire/ and submit the questionnaire. You must be 21 years of age for this volunteer position and live in Northern Virginia or surrounding counties.

Wildlife Rescue League (WRL) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Northern Virginia whose mission is to support the rehabilitation of sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife and, through education, to foster appreciation of our wild neighbors. WRL operates a Wildlife Helpline available daily and staffed by trained volunteers. The Helpline provides expert advice on how to respond to wildlife issues.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented volunteer to serve as chairperson for our Wildlife Helpline Committee. Responsibilities include providing helpline training to strengthen helpline volunteer performance and knowledge; and ensuring all helpline shifts are staffed, call data entered on an online workbook, and helpline procedures followed. The Helpline Committee Chair also should be available to provide advice and support to helpline volunteers. The estimated time commitment is 8-10 hours per week.

Each chairperson works with the Board of Directors to establish annual goals, and leads a team of volunteers to achieve them. The committee chair is a working position, performed on a volunteer basis without compensation, and is for a two-year term. The ideal candidate will have project management skills, expertise with spreadsheets and other Google documents, and an appreciation for wildlife.

Please go to the following location to complete your volunteer application: Volunteer Questionnaire. Our volunteer coordinator will respond shortly. Look for responses in your email inbox or spam folder.

Thanks you for your interest in Wildlife!

Arlington Community High School (ACHS) is seeking dedicated volunteers to support our diverse student population through our tutoring program. Many of our students are adult learners, English Language Learners (ELLs), or individuals balancing work and family responsibilities while striving to earn their high school diploma. Your time and expertise can make a lasting impact on their educational journey.

Volunteers can provide tutoring in the following subjects:
✔ Math – Algebra, Geometry, and foundational math skills
✔ English & Writing – Reading comprehension, essay writing, and grammar support
✔ Science – ELD Science, Biology, Environmental Science, and Ecology
✔ Social Studies – ELD Social Studies, World Geography, VA/US History, VA/US Government, Economics, and Personal Finance
✔ English Language Support – Assisting ELL students in developing academic and everyday language skills

Arlington Community High School (ACHS) is seeking dedicated volunteers to support our diverse student population through our tutoring program. Many of our students are adult learners, English Language Learners (ELLs), or individuals balancing work and family responsibilities while striving to earn their high school diploma. Your time and expertise can make a lasting impact on their educational journey.

Volunteers can provide tutoring in the following subjects:
✔ Math – Algebra, Geometry, and foundational math skills
✔ English & Writing – Reading comprehension, essay writing, and grammar support
✔ Science – ELD Science, Biology, Environmental Science, and Ecology
✔ Social Studies – ELD Social Studies, World Geography, VA/US History, VA/US Government, Economics, and Personal Finance
✔ English Language Support – Assisting ELL students in developing academic and everyday language skills.

Junior Fosters is AWLA's most unique, hands-on program for kids ages 13-17!

Junior Fosters care for a rabbit or guinea pig from the comfort of their home (with parental supervision) and help their foster pet find their new family. Our program seeks to give as much responsibility as possible to your child so they can learn and appreciate all the benefits of caring for a pet and the rewarding job of being a foster. Our organization provides all necessary education, equipment, and support to ensure a positive experience for both the foster animal and family.

What your child gains from the experience:

Junior Foster Sign up

Fostering provides a temporary home for a pet, as an alternative to housing them in the shelter.  Every foster request is unique because every animal is unique. Foster commitments range from two weeks to several months, so you can choose foster options that fit your lifestyle. 

We may ask that animals be actively promoted for adoption from the foster home. The sooner your foster animal is adopted, the sooner you can (hopefully) bring a new foster pet into your home, giving us one more available kennel at the shelter to help other animals in need.

AWLA will provide the items you need to get started. This may include but is not limited to carriers, crates, food, medication, litter boxes, puppy pads, bowls, collar/leash, etc. Shelter supplies are donation-based, so if you would like to provide approved supplies for your foster animal we would be extremely grateful!

Cat & Kitten Foster Sign Up

Dog Foster Sign Up

Small Animal Foster Sing Up

Did you know that the League was founded in 1944 by volunteers? Thanks to volunteers, AWLA is still going strong after 80 years and continues to rely on volunteers as crucial components in amplifying the efforts of the League’s professional staff.

Our volunteers contribute valuable resources – time, knowledge, talent, skills, and leadership – that further infuse AWLA with energy and passion in service of our organizational mission: to improve the lives of animals and people.

We have two volunteer programs at AWLA - adult volunteers (anyone over 18 years old) and teen volunteers (16-17 years old). Click the buttons below to learn more and apply! If you are looking to fulfill court-ordered community service, please email mail@awla.org.

Adult Volunteer Application

Teen Volunteer Application

There are so many ways you can help animals in your community from your own home! Below you'll find lots of fun and creative DIY projects that you can make with your family, community group, or co-workers. These items can be donated to the shelter for our animals and local wildlife!

You can drop off DIY enrichment items Mon, Wed-Fri from 12-7pm and Sat & Sun from 12-4pm.

Dog Enrichment Items

Cat Enrichment Items

Small Companion Animal Items

Wildlife Comfort Items

AWLA’s goal is to keep pets with their families by providing pet care essentials including food, enrichment items, preventatives, and more. Our Pet Pantry is open to residents of Arlington County and Falls Church City to pick up food and other necessary items. We give out an average of 2,500lbs of dry food and 1,500 can of wet food per month.

You can help keep pets with their families by hosting a food drive within your school, business, community organization, neighborhood, or more! You can drop off Food Drive items Mon, Wed-Fri from 12-7pm and Sat & Sun from 12-4pm. 

Our most needed items are:

Check out our full list of needed items here.

AWLA’s Animal Care Crew program is a meaningful way for teams to volunteer, build connections, and invest in their community. 

AWLA provides your team (5-8 individuals) with a customized volunteer experience to truly make a difference in the lives of animals in need by working alongside our Animal Care Technicians to feed the animals, clean their kennels (we like to think of it as room service), do laundry, wash food bowls, and prep for the day ahead.

Each opportunity includes volunteering and a behind-the-scenes tour of the shelter.

Fee:  $1,500 tax-deductible contribution*

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@awla.org to reserve a date!

*On average, AWLA cares for 60 animals per day at a daily cost of $25 per animal. Your $1,500 contribution covers that care!

Equality Arlington is looking for LGBTQ+ residents or allies to join our Policy & Advocacy (P&A) Committee! Members of the P&A Committee are volunteers who conduct research, develop or review draft policy positions and solutions, assist with advocacy efforts and campaigns, and make recommendations to the Board of Directors. The P&A Committee meets monthly to share information and make recommendations to the Board about policy and advocacy activities. If you have a passion for advancing policies that benefit LGBTQ+ residents and workers in Arlington, consider joining our P&A Committee!

Equality Arlington is looking for LGBTQ+ residents or allies to join our Board of Directors! Directors are volunteers who oversee all aspects of the nonprofit including finances, advocacy, legal, and partnerships. Directors meet monthly to share information and make decisions about the organization. If you have a passion for advancing policies that benefit LGBTQ+ residents and workers in Arlington, consider joining our board of directors!

VA Refugee Student Achievement Project needs your help! As a VRSAP Tutor, you will support our staff in:

The link to apply: https://volunteer.ccda.net/custom/501/opp_details/2703  (click on the blue 'sign up' button to apply)

This opportunity covers the Arlington Diocese: Alexandria, Manassas, Fredericksburg, and the Occoquan areas. It is primarily a remote opportunity and has night and weekend hours. You will work with the student and family to find time to help.  

This volunteer opportunity will require:

There will be program-specific training as well.

This is an opportunity for any volunteer who has a specific interest or skill set such as exercise, budgeting, writing, organizing a book club, cooking, etc. and would like to leader a class for the guests of the Residential Program Center (RPC). The RPC is a 44 bed homeless shelter operated by New Hope Housing. 

We invite you to share your special interest or skill with the individuals in the RPC!

Still interested? Great! The next steps include filling out a New Hope Housing volunteer application (found here) and attending a one hour volunteer orientation. Orientations are held twice a month. Instructions for the orientation will come once you complete your application!

If you have any questions, please contact Michelle at mhook@newhopehousing.org or 703-799-2293 x11.

Sign up to prepare and deliver meals to New Hope Housing's Susan's Place group home once a month!

Susan's Place is a group home for 6 formerly chronically homeless adults with mental health disabilities. Susan's Place provides long term housing to vulnerable individuals in need of support after transitioning out of homelessness. Susan's Place is staffed 24/7 and provide support services to residents. You will share hope and happiness with residents when the meals are delivered.

So, what are you signing up for?

Still interested? Great! The next step is to fill out a New Hope Housing volunteer application (found here: Volunteer Application - Get Started Today! - New Hope Housing) attending a one-hour volunteer orientation. Orientations are held twice a month and you will receive instructions once you complete your application!

This is a flexible opportunity for volunteers, as well as perfect for families with younger children.

If you have any questions, please contact Michelle at mhook@newhopehousing.org or 703-799-2293 x 11.

Find the next cleanup near you so you can help the Potomac River’s water quality. Have questions? Check out our FAQs.

GIVE THE GIFT OF A LIFT!!  Do you love to drive?  Are you driven to help others?  Use that passion to serve your community!  Drive seniors to medical and dental appointments, grocery stores, or pharmacies, on your own schedule when time permits.  Show seniors that they are an integral part of our caring community, and deserve to live independently with dignity.  Allow them to stay in the comfort and peace of their own home, despite the inability to drive.  Receive the joy of helping seniors, and meeting wonderful folks who often have interesting backgrounds and stories to tell.  No minimum driving commitment—-you choose the days, times, and places convenient for you.  Once a week, month or year— each drive is a big help.  After a quick background check and screening interview, you receive regular emails of available rides and select what works for you. 

Testimonials:   “What a wonderful service you all provide and it meant so much to us. After Mom’s last accident when she decided to give up driving, it was a relief to her to find a reliable, compassionate and free service. And what a relief to me as well since I live out of town and can’t always be there to drive her. You are a blessing to the community. God bless you and keep up the good work.”  – daughter of a client

“Thanks so much to Robyn and her charming son for helping me over the two-day doctor’s care for my cataract surgery. I am inspired. I am so appreciative of what the Shepherd’s Center has done for me.” – former client

·    Complies with VICAP policies and guidelines for marketers, including those regarding maintaining client confidentiality and reporting of VICAP activities 

·    Distributes VICAP materials to community partners, including health care providers, places of worship, social service agencies, media outlets and or in print forums 

·    Develops and or adapts promotional materials, such as flyers, notices, and press releases 

·    Assists with the development and implementation of new partnerships and other marketing support, as needed

As a small community organization, our volunteers are truly the lifeblood of IROC. We have numerous volunteer opportunities, ranging from occasional donation pick-ups and drop-offs to one-on-one partnerships with an individual or family. Those looking for remote volunteer opportunities can help our newcomers with their resumes and job searching, or with other tasks such as school enrollments and benefits applications.

Fill out our form here and follow the instructions to become a volunteer!

Thomas Jefferson Middle School is seeking volunteers to help tutor students in Math. Volunteers are needed once a week from 2:30 – 4:00 PM.

Join Us!

We are always looking for volunteer help with our work. Here are some activities we need help with today:

► Create educational handouts
► Write blog posts for us
► Table at events
► Take pictures for us
► Design outreach materials
► Write articles for our newsletters
► Manage our website
► Edit our reports/papers/proposals
► Join our Outings or Communications Committee

And much more….. just tell us what you like to do. We have volunteers that work a set schedule and others only on a project basis. We need your skills and energy. Join us today!

For more information and to apply, please see:

https://wildvirginia.org/about-us/volunteers/

Wild Virginia is looking for new board members!!

At Wild Virginia, we are committed to inclusiveness. We are actively seeking candidates for board positions who bring ethnic, cultural, racial and/or gender diversity, as well as a range of thought, backgrounds, skills, experiences and expertise.

Desired Skills:

We are a small and growing organization committed to conservation through advocacy and the empowerment of communities. Our board is active and engaged in making Wild Virginia stronger and more effective every day. We seek diverse board members who will provide valuable skills and serve as participatory assets to our organization. If this sounds like the place for you, we hope you’ll join us!

The Board Member shall perform the usual duties of this office:

- Attend all board meetings (every other month).
- Participate in strategic planning sessions to set goals for the organization and assess the organization’s performance in achieving its mission.
- Participate in committee work (i.e. philanthropy; development; diversity, equity, and inclusion).
- Assist with monitoring financial reports to ensure the organization has adequate resources to achieve its mission.
- Act as an enthusiastic champion for Wild Virginia across diverse communities by volunteering at outreach events.
- Support diversity, equity and inclusion by helping us bridge the “nature gap” and eliminate disparities in access to nature and nature- based knowledge.
- Actively assist with fundraising efforts and support annual fundraising with his or her own financial contributions.
- Assist with the evaluation of the performance of the Executive Director.
- We are a small non-profit organization seeking to make positive change, and to do so this means that every member of our board actively supports the organization in the ways detailed above.

You will be asked to serve a term of three years.

For more information and to apply, please see:

https://wildvirginia.org/learn-about-the-wild-virginia-board-of-directors/

Description: Are you interested in getting hands-on experience teaching ESL, helping immigrants achieve their career goals, and writing lesson plans while making a direct impact on the community? If so, the Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP) is looking for a Teaching and Curriculum Development Intern. Interning at REEP is a great way to serve low-income adult immigrants in a local community and strengthen community ties.

Our Mission: To provide for the education and employment related needs of limited English proficient adults who live and work in Arlington. Since its inception in 1975, REEP has helped more than 90,000 adult English language learners from more than 90 countries. Our students come to us with the general goal of improving English in order to adjust to American society, but our services impact their lives as learners, citizens, family members, and workers.

Our Vision: Our learners will be able to access and use information from a variety of sources, voice their ideas and concerns, act independently and continue learning in an ever-changing world.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Benefits:

Time Commitment: 15-25 hours/week. Flexible schedule, with ability to commit to teaching both morning (9-11am or 10am-noon) and evening classes (6:30-9pm). Some work can be done from home. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Minimum 3-month commitment. be reviewed on a rolling basis. Minimum 3-month commitment.

This position is unpaid.

To apply, please send a resume and statement of interest to Micayla Burrows, Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator at micayla.burrows@apsva.us.

Purpose: Teach English to adults in REEP classes at community outreach classes online.

Duties:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment: Prepare for and teach one class per week (1.5-2 hours/week).
6-month commitment.
Additional time outside of class to communicate with other volunteers
and the volunteer coordinator, attend training sessions, and create lesson
plans.

Online (at home) Morning Classes: M, T, W, TH – 9:30am to 11:00am

Evening Classes: M, T, W, TH – 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Benefits:

Supervisor: REEP Volunteer Coordinator

Apply: Fill out the REEP volunteer form

Purpose: Assist REEP’s ESL teachers fulfill the mission of teaching lifeskills English that is needed to live and work in the U.S.
Duties: Assist teachers in the classroom and/or computer lab.
Model natural language for students.
Provide students with the opportunity to practice English.
Work with small groups of students or individuals on specific tasks as
requested by the teacher.

Qualifications: Fluency in English. Ability to speak well and articulate in English.
Interest in working with adult learners of English.
Willingness to work with students from different cultural, educational,
and economic backgrounds.
Willingness to accept teacher’s guidance on working with ESL students.
Cross-cultural sensitivity.
Flexibility and patience necessary.

Time Commitment: One class period (morning, afternoon, or evening) per week, three-month commitment required.

Locations: Syphax Education Center – 2110 Washington Blvd.
M, T, W, TH, F – 9:00am to 12:00pm
M, T, W, TH – 6:45pm to 9:00pm
T & TH – 1pm to 3pm
Arlington Mill Community Center – 909 S. Dinwiddie St.
M, T, W, TH – 6:30pm to 8:45pm

Benefits: Satisfaction of helping adults who are motivated to learn English.
Ease transition of newcomers to life in the U.S.
Share knowledge of the U.S. and the Washington metro area.
Explore teaching ESL as a profession.
Meet people from different countries and cultures.
Training opportunities.

Supervisor: Classroom teacher and REEP Volunteer Coordinator

Apply: Fill out the REEP volunteer form

Purpose: Teach English to adults in REEP classes at community outreach centers.

Duties: Teach life skills English to primarily beginning-level students.
Prepare lessons appropriate for the students’ proficiency level.
Model natural, functional language for students.
Attend training sessions and teacher meetings.
Communicate with other volunteers and volunteer coordinator regarding
classes.

Qualifications: Fluency in English. Ability to speak well and articulate in English.
Interest in working with adult learners of English.
Willingness to work with students from different cultural, educational,
and economic backgrounds.
Willingness to attend training sessions.
Cross-cultural sensitivity.
Flexibility and patience necessary.

Time Commitment: Prepare for and teach one class per week (1.5-2 hours/week).
6-month commitment.
Additional time outside of class to communicate with other volunteers
and the volunteer coordinator, attend training sessions, and create lesson
plans.

Locations:

Arlington Mill Community Center, Morning Classes: M, T, W, TH 9:30am - 11:00am

Walter Reed Community Center, Morning Classes: T, TH 10:30am - 11:30am; Evening Classes M, W, TH, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Serrano Community Center, Evening Classes T, TH, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Benefits: Satisfaction of helping adults who are motivated to learn English.
Ease transition of newcomers to life in the U.S.
Share knowledge of the U.S. and the Washington metro area.
Explore teaching ESL as a profession.
Meet people from different countries and cultures.
Training opportunities.

Supervisor: REEP Volunteer Coordinator

Apply: Fill out the REEP volunteer form

Purpose: Assist REEP’s ESL teachers fulfill the mission of teaching life skills English that is needed to live and work in the U.S. The job coach provides students in REEP’s adult ESL classes individualized support on a work-related goal.

Duties:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment: Prepare for and lead a series of job coaching sessions one morning or evening per week (about 3 hours/week). 11-week commitment. Additional time outside of the job coaching session to communicate with other volunteers and the volunteer coordinator, conduct internet and telephone research, and attend training sessions.

Location: Syphax Education Center – 2110 Washington Blvd. Morning Sessions: M, T, W, TH, F – 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Evening Sessions: M, T, W, TH – 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Benefits:

Supervisor: Classroom teacher and REEP Volunteer Coordinator

Apply: Fill out the REEP volunteer form

The Department of Human Services works with a number of advisory groups, boards, and commissions to ensure services meet community needs. Residents can apply for membership to these groups through the County website. 

Community Services Board -- provides guidance related to mental health, substance use, and disability services programs.

Commission on Aging -- aims to enhance the quality of life for older Arlingtonians by ensuring all planning and County activities address their specific needs.

Social Services Advisory Board -- provides input on policy issues related to public assistance and social services programs and serves as a resource for the County Board on behalf of residents of Arlington County in identifying and addressing social services needs throughout the community.

Food Security Coalition -- oversees the implementation of the Food Security Strategic Plan that was developed in 2022 and serves as a meeting point to coordinate, collaborate and share information about food security activities occurring in the county.

Homelessness Continuum of Care -- The CoC is governed by a number of boards and committee that guide and support implementation of local priorities, resource allocation, and the implementation of its strategic plan.

Drivers needed!  This is an 'on-call' opportunity.

Staff urgently need your help to deliver baby supplies, papers requiring signatures, small items, furniture, and some clients to appointments. Our staff is spending most of their time delivering supplies and is looking for some help to free up time to provide direct support to our clients.

May drive personal vehicle or agency vehicle.
Driving authorization is required. A valid Driver's license and three years of driving history are necessary.
Link to application:  Driver Application (click on the blue 'sign up' button to apply)
 

This opportunity will require:
Background check
Privacy, child, and adult protection training
DMV Record Review and application process for the Diocese
VIRTUS Training

The Mount Vernon Trail is an 18-mile long shared use path that travels along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Northern Virginia between Rosslyn and George Washington's home at Mount Vernon. The Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail supports the National Park Service in keeping the trail safe and welcoming for all users through education, trail maintenance, and community events.

The Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail hold regular volunteering activities for the public. All are welcome to attend, no experience necessary, and kid-friendly. 

See details for upcoming events and register to attend here: https://mountvernontrail.org/events/ 

Yorktown High School English Learners (EL) Department is recruiting volunteers to help in EL classes.  Classes are basic English, social studies, science and math.  No expertise is required. Times are as follows:

Spanish and English speakers alike are encouraged to volunteer.

El Departamento de Estudiantes de Inglés (EL) de Yorktown High School está reclutando voluntarios para ayudar en las clases de los estudiantes de inglés.  Las clases son de inglés básico, estudios sociales, ciencias y matemáticas.  No se requiere experiencia. El horario de clases es el siguiente:

Se anima a los hispanohablantes tanto como a los angloparlantes a ser voluntarios.

Are you recovered from an eating disorder? Are you a Christian and want to use your faith and recovery experience to encourage others who are struggling to break free? If so, a Faith-based Support Group Leader volunteer role may be just the fit for you!

DC-based nonprofit Rock Recovery provides affordable and accessible eating disorder therapy and support services for teens and adults who struggle with eating disorders. Rock Recovery offers virtual faith-based support groups to provide accountability and encouragement to those who wish to integrate faith into their recovery journey. You can learn more about our groups at https://www.rockrecoveryed.org/faith-based-support-groups.

Some examples of what you may do as a faith support group leader include:

Faith support volunteers lead Rock Recovery's six-week virtual support groups by reviewing the curriculum and videos, leading discussion and providing spiritual encouragement for group members. Groups can range from three to 20 participants, and always include a main group leader and a co-leader. Faith support leaders are provided thorough training and support as they begin leading support groups. Leaders are required to pass a criminal background check, sign a volunteer waiver and sign a statement of faith.

Time commitment: 5 - 8 hours per month depending on the group. Most groups run in six-week cycles.

Requisite skills and characteristics: