Opportunities From: Volunteer Arlington

ArtStream is looking for enthusiastic adults to support our actors as volunteer mentors, a role that includes weekly rehearsals and a final performance in which they'd be supporting an actor with an intellectual and developmental disability on stage. We are currently seeking:

Gaithersburg Theatre Company B

● Rehearsal Location: Casey Community Center

● Day of Week & Time: Tuesdays from 7:00pm-9:00pm

● Time Frame: October 28, 2025 - May 5, 2026

● No Rehearsal On: November 5th, November 25th, December 23rd and December 30th

● Tech Dates: May 11th, May 12th, May 13th, May 14th, and 15th

● Performances: May 16th & May 17th in the afternoon at BlackRock Center for the Arts

ArtStream is looking for enthusiastic adults to support our actors as volunteer mentors, a role that includes weekly rehearsals and a final performance in which they'd be supporting an actor with an intellectual and developmental disability on stage. We are currently seeking:

Gaithersburg Theatre Company A

● Rehearsal Location: Casey Community Center

● Day of Week & Time: Tuesdays from 7:00pm-9:00pm

● Time Frame: October 28, 2025 - May 5, 2026

● No Rehearsal On: November 5th, November 25th, December 23rd and December 30th

● Tech Dates: May 11th, May 12th, May 13th, May 14th, and 15th

● Performances: May 16th & May 17th in the afternoon at BlackRock Center for the Arts

ArtStream’s 20th Anniversary Gala Needs YOU!

We are in need of Gala volunteers for:

Guest check-in & registration
Silent auction support
Raffle or wine wall activities
Ushering / guiding guests
Décor & table staging
Photography support (capturing candids)
Load-in & load-out

Registration is required. Registration link: https://bit.ly/3IBkWwq

Hello! Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us.

We are opening a new Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) distribution site at Fisher House Apartments for the Westover Community. This means the current location at The Springs will be closing July 30th, and this one will begin on August 6th!

We would love to have volunteers assist at this staff-led weekly distribution. This can involve sitting, or standing.

The new site location: Fisher House Apartments: 5707 Washington Blvd, Arlingon, VA 22205 Time of distribition for the community: 3:30pm-5:00pm Volunteer time: 3:00pm-5:30pm. (time given for setup and breakdown)

Help our Resident Services team at Terwilliger Place at our bi-weekly food distribution. Volunteers can be standing or sitting and are expected to assist with bagging and handing out food to residents who stop by.

Thank you for your support and see you soon!

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

Join us for the National Landing Community Clean-Up and help keep our neighborhood looking its best! Whether you live, work, or simply visit National Landing, this event is a fantastic way to give back, connect with neighbors, and be part of the transformation happening in our community.

Click here to register for the event.

What to Expect:

We'll gather at Water Park, 1601 Crystal Drive, in the central plaza at 10:00 AM for a brief welcome and orientation.
Volunteers will be able to borrow trash grabbers, holders, bags, buckets, gloves, and safety vests (available on a first-come, first-served basis).
You’ll have the chance to explore our neighborhood along Crystal Drive and nearby areas while picking up litter and beautifying our public spaces.
The first 50 registrants on site will receive a limited-edition community clean-up t-shirt as a thank-you for your participation! Sizes will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Post-Clean-Up Social Hour:
After the event, we invite you to stick around for a social hour and a chance to connect with fellow volunteers at Water Bar on Crystal Drive. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate our hard work and connect with other members of the community!

Additional Details:
Registration is required. Please sign up via Eventbrite to help us manage equipment. By registering to volunteer you are agreeing to our Photo Release and Liability Waiver.
Volunteers of all ages are welcome! Minors should be accompanied by a guardian.
Bring water.
Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes suitable for walking.
Help us make a difference in National Landing! We can’t wait to see you there for a rewarding morning of community service and fun.

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.

Objective

Build public interest and emotional engagement with energy efficiency by producing three short, resident-led storytelling videos.  

Description

Recruit Arlington homeowners who have upgraded to energy-efficient technologies (e.g., heat pumps, induction stoves, insulation) and capture their journeys on video. Each story will highlight a different benefit (comfort, bill savings, safety, climate).  Environmental marketing and communication skills a plus.

Activities

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.

Our Volunteers Child Advocates work one-on-one with unaccompanied migrant children to connect with them and advocate for their rights. Child Advocates meet on a weekly basis for about an hour plus travel time.

We have some basic requirements to volunteering with us:

We host multiple trainings every year in both virtual and in-person formats. Our last training for 2025 will occur on September 13th and 14th, 2025.

https://www.theyoungcenter.org/accompany-a-child/become-a-child-advocate/

We are in need of someone with marketing experience to help us get exposure in several key areas. We are a veteran's organization with a fairly new building and we need help breaking the stereotype that many young veterans have about military organizations in order to grow our membership and serve more young vets. We also need help promoting our social events to the community around us so we can continue to grow and expand our resources. This is a remote job, but you're welcome to come and check the place out and work from our location.

We're looking for some skilled cooks that know how to use a deep fryer and a small pizza oven. Must be experienced in working with a fryer, please. This would be ongoing for our weekend events.

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.

Our mission at Arlington Neighborhood Village (ANV) is to enable seniors to continue living in their own homes as they age—safely, independently, and with an enhanced quality of life. ANV’s trained and vetted volunteers provide direct services to our members to help them age in place, and to reduce isolation and foster a sense of connection with the community.

Right now, ANV has a pressing need for drivers—our members need transportation to medical appointments, physical therapy, the grocery store, and more. About 1/3 of our members use a mobility device (like a walker or cane), or have some vision or hearing loss. Ensuring that these members have a safe, convenient and supportive mode of transportation for appointments and errands is a top priority for ANV. So we need you!

The loss of freedom for seniors who can no longer drive is more than a hassle—it’s frustrating, sad, and isolating. ANV’s volunteer drivers give seniors the gift of a ride—and connection. Being a transportation volunteer is a wonderful opportunity to not only help an ANV member get where they need to go, but to make a connection, get to know someone new, and provide a friendly interaction to someone who could really use it.

ANV primarily needs drivers with availability weekdays during business hours. Drivers must be 21 and pass a background and driving record check. Training and support are provided.  Please go to ANV's website  to learn more.

Here's a testimonial from a long-time ANV driver:

"I come from a family that treasures helping others and as I am growing older and now retired, I was searching for a way to give back to my community. Someone I knew who was also involved with Arlington Neighborhood Village, suggested I become a volunteer driver. I also volunteer in the office. I find the structure of ANV very conducive to my schedule—I can pick and choose what I want to do and when I want to do it. I have made many new friends driving and the conversations are always interesting. Many social activities and special outings are offered by ANV and I have made many new friends in these events also. ANV gives me great satisfaction in knowing that I am helping others and keeping active in the wider community. It makes Arlington feel like a small town."

The Friends of Arlington's Planetarium Announce Vacancy on its All-Volunteer Board of Directors Beginning in January 2026

The Friends of Arlington's Planetarium (FOAP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium as an accessible community resource for all people to learn, engage, and be inspired by the wonders of science and the universe. As part of its mission, FOAP hosts a variety of monthly science-themed public shows at the planetarium. The group also raises funds to sponsor a college scholarship and grants for teachers seeking professional STEM development.  

FOAP’s all-volunteer Board of Directors does much of the planning and guidance work of the organization. The Friends are seeking an interested individual to serve on its Board, elected in January to a two-year term.  Enthusiasm, a willingness to be actively involved in various projects and the availability of 15-20 volunteer hours per month are the primary requirements of the position. No special science knowledge is required; however, to further enhance the planetarium's broader audience, volunteers with a background in communications/publicity, volunteer program management or graphics design are a plus, as is any candidate who is bilingual in Spanish. 

Interested candidates seeking information and an application can find details at the FOAP Elections web page.  The deadline for application submissions is Dec. 31, 2025.

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.

For the Festival Argentino on May 23rd at Kenmore in Arlington Virginia 

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.

Are you bilingual? You can use your language skills to assist with medical appointments in-person or via telehealth! To provide the best patient-centered care, AFC uses volunteer interpreters to assist with patient communication.

Arlington Free Clinic advances health equity by providing comprehensive, whole-person healthcare to our neighbors who would otherwise lack access. Volunteer Spanish Interpreters are needed to facilitate the communication between providers and patients. Encounters include intake, discharge, primary care, specialty care, physical therapy, diabetic education, exercise classes, and more!

What makes a successful volunteer?
Volunteer interpreters do not have to be professional interpreters, nor do they have to have experience in the medical field or existing strong familiarity with medical terminology. A successful AFC Volunteer Interpreter likes interacting with new people, enjoys fast paced working environments, has a flexible personality, and is culturally aware. AFC provides training for volunteer interpreters and all trainees shadow a medical session before working solo.

Arlington Free Clinic (AFC) advances health equity by providing comprehensive, whole-person healthcare to our neighbors who would otherwise lack access.

AFC is in need of licensed mental health volunteers to see patients remotely or in-person! AFC strives to support physical & emotional well-being and has been providing mental health services in a primary care setting since 2001. Aware that mental health care delivered in a primary care setting is highly effective, we are currently seeking volunteer mental health professionals who can promote mental health, resilience, and overall well-being for our low income, uninsured population.

We are currently seeking NPs, LPCs, LMFTs, or LCSWs licensed in Virginia. Spanish language ability is most welcome, but not required. Volunteers must commit to 1-2 shifts a month and appointments can be done via telehealth. Please email volunteer@arlingtonfreeclinic.org with a copy of your CV for more information.

Transform lives with Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia!

The impact of a Girls on the Run volunteer coach is as boundless as it is beautiful. Coaches work to support the Girls on the Run vision of a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. So lace up your sneakers and inspire a group of participants to be strong, confident, and healthy! Girls on the Run is a youth development program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade that creatively integrates running and physical movement. Teams of volunteer coaches are trained to facilitate our easy-to-follow curriculum with small groups of participants twice a week over the course of a eight week season. You don't need to be a runner or a competitive athlete to coach! Successful coaches only need to serve as role models for girls by showing up prepared and on time, by listening attentively, and by demonstrating a positive attitude! GOTR NOVA encourages applications from minorities, people with disabilities, individuals who are bilingual and all other qualified applicants.

Coaches are required to commit to 2-3 hours per week for the season, with a few additional hours required for Coach Training and the GOTR NOVA season ending 5K celebration. Practice schedules will vary based on team. GOTR’s Fall 2025 Season starts the week of September 22, 2025 and ends on November 24, 2025.

To apply as a Fall 2025 Girls on the Run of NOVA coach, go to: https://www.pinwheel.us/volunteer/signup/NW04JYFPZ4UZVSS

We have program sites at over 100 schools and community centers across the Northern Virginia region - so we are sure to find a location that works for you to volunteer! Learn more about volunteering with us at https://www.gotrnova.org/volunteer or email mfay@gotrnova.org.

GOTR is such a rewarding, rich experience for both the girls and the coaches! We all learned a lot and laughed a lot! It was amazing to see the girls' progress in their bonding, confidence, and running - GOTR NOVA Coach

As we creep into Summer, our individuals love to enjoy the outdoors, soak up the sun, and breathe in the fresh air. We are in need of volunteers to help beautify their outdoor space. If you know how to power wash, we need you!

CRi's group homes are located all across Northern Virginia. We are in need of volunteers to power wash our homes in Arlington, Woodbridge, and our Day Program in Chantilly. All detailed information will be given to you ahead of time.

Must have your own power washer and be skilled in performing the role.

Thank you!!!!

Lead the charge in collecting clothes for kids in need! As a Clothing Drive Coordinator, you'll organize and promote a drive in your school, workplace, or community, then sort and deliver the donations to our store. It’s a flexible, impactful way to get involved and directly support our mission of providing clothing to local children. We’ll provide guidance — you bring the energy. Great opportunity for youth developing their leadership skills!

We have three ReStores, located in Alexandria, Chantilly, and Herndon. They are second-hand stores where we sell home goods, furniture, and construction materials. All the money raised helps us build more homes. Volunteers help with various tasks, including accepting donations, sorting and organizing items, and providing customer support. They are open Monday-Saturday.

You can find more information and sign up for a shift at habitnova.volunteerhub.com and use join code: varlington

If you need court-related or pre-trial hours for community service, please select “I need court-ordered service hours” on Volunteer Hub to go through a screening process.

We have three ReStores, located in Alexandria, Chantilly, and Herndon. They are second-hand stores where we sell home goods, furniture, and construction materials. All the money raised helps us build more homes. Volunteers help with various tasks, including accepting donations, sorting and organizing items, and providing customer support. They are open Monday-Saturday.

You can find more information and sign up for a shift at habitnova.volunteerhub.com  and use join code: varlington

If you need court-related or pre-trial hours for community service, please select “I need court-ordered service hours” on Volunteer Hub to go through a screening process.

We have three ReStores, located in Alexandria, Chantilly, and Herndon. They are second-hand stores where we sell home goods, furniture, and construction materials. All the money raised helps us build more homes. Volunteers help with various tasks, including accepting donations, sorting and organizing items, and providing customer support. They are open Monday-Saturday.

You can find more information and sign up for a shift at habitnova.volunteerhub.com and use join code: varlington

If you need court-related or pre-trial hours for community service, please select “I need court-ordered service hours” on Volunteer Hub to go through a screening process.

We have three ReStores, located in Alexandria, Chantilly, and Herndon. They are second-hand stores where we sell home goods, furniture, and construction materials. All the money raised helps us build more homes. Volunteers help with various tasks, including accepting donations, sorting and organizing items, and providing customer support. They are open Monday-Saturday.

You can find more information and sign up for a shift at habitnova.volunteerhub.com and use join code: varlington

If you need court-related or pre-trial hours for community service, please select “I need court-ordered service hours” on Volunteer Hub to go through a screening process.

We have three ReStores, located in Alexandria, Chantilly, and Herndon. They are second-hand stores where we sell home goods, furniture, and construction materials. All the money raised helps us build more homes. Volunteers help with various tasks, including accepting donations, sorting and organizing items, and providing customer support. They are open Monday-Saturday.

You can find more information and sign up for a shift at habitnova.volunteerhub.com and use join code: varlington

If you need court-related or pre-trial hours for community service, please select “I need court-ordered service hours” on Volunteer Hub to go through a screening process.

We have three ReStores, located in Alexandria, Chantilly, and Herndon. They are second-hand stores where we sell home goods, furniture, and construction materials. All the money raised helps us build more homes. Volunteers help with various tasks, including accepting donations, sorting and organizing items, and providing customer support. They are open Monday-Saturday.

You can find more information and sign up for a shift at habitnova.volunteerhub.com and use join code: varlington

If you need court-related or pre-trial hours for community service, please select “I need court-ordered service hours” on Volunteer Hub to go through a screening process.

We have three ReStores, located in Alexandria, Chantilly, and Herndon. They are second-hand stores where we sell home goods, furniture, and construction materials. All the money raised helps us build more homes. Volunteers help with various tasks, including accepting donations, sorting and organizing items, and providing customer support. They are open Monday-Saturday.

You can find more information and sign up for a shift at habitnova.volunteerhub.com and use join code: varlington

If you need court-related or pre-trial hours for community service, please select “I need court-ordered service hours” on Volunteer Hub to go through a screening process.

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 will perform 6 rounds of speed networking with our current mentees. During the 10 minute rounds, volunteers will give our mentees feedback on their elevator pitch and networking skills. No training or preparation needed. 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.

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 will perform 6 rounds of speed networking with our current mentees. During the 10 minute rounds, volunteers will give our mentees feedback on their elevator pitch and networking skills. No training or preparation needed. 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.

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!

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!

                                                  2025 Volunteer Opportunity! 

G3ict's mission started with the United Nations and revolves around promoting the rights of persons with disabilities in the Digital Age. One impactful way we achieve this is by organizing the M-Enabling Summit every October.

2025 Dates: October 5–8, 2025
2025 Location: Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, Arlington, VA

Accessibility reaches across every single field and continent. This annual summit brings together tech leaders, policymakers, advocates, and innovators from around the globe to advance accessibility in every field and industry. Volunteers play a key role in making this summit welcoming, accessible, and impactful for everyone!

Volunteer Roles Include: 

Volunteer Benefits:

Volunteer Requirements:

If you require any accessibility accommodations please let us know in your response. 

Shelter Coverage/Hotline Volunteers donate at least 8 hours per month (two 4-hour shifts) in our Domestic Violence Safe House. They respond to hotline calls, ensure the smooth operation of the shelter, and assist in meeting the needs of domestic violence survivors and their children residing at the shelter. The shelter is about a ten minute walk from the orange/silver lines. Typical shifts are Saturdays and Sundays 10am-2pm & 2pm-6pm, with weekday daytime (2-6pm) and evening shifts (6-10pm) needed as well. Bilingual (English/Spanish) volunteers especially encouraged to apply!

Volunteers must first complete 40 hours of training (conducted weekday evenings via Zoom or in person, 1-2x per week) and submit background checks. Training cohorts are held three times per year (Fall, Winter, Spring). One year commitment required.

Please complete our online volunteer application to be invited to our next Volunteer Information Session!

Hospital Accompaniment Response Program (HARP) Volunteers respond to local hospitals to support survivors of sexual and domestic violence. HARP Volunteers will provide accompaniment, emotional support, crisis intervention, advocacy, and referrals before and after a Sexual Assault Nurse Exam (S.A.N.E.) and/or a domestic violence forensic exams. Volunteers are on-call for two 12 hour shifts each month, with flexible scheduling across all weekdays, weeknights, weekends, and holidays. Volunteers must be available to report to INOVA Fairfax Hospital within 30-40 driving minutes of receiving the call (the hospital is not metro accessible). We are especially seeking those with availability to be on-call for shifts Monday-Fridays, 6am-6pm.

Volunteers must first complete 40 hours of training (conducted weekday evenings, in person and via Zoom 1-2x week) and submit background checks. Training cohorts are held three times per year (Fall, Winter, Spring). One year commitment required. 

Please complete our online volunteer application to be invited to our next Volunteer Information Session!

Children's Program Volunteers interact with the children in our Domestic Violence Safe House by playing games, helping with homework, and otherwise engaging in healthy and fun activities that help the kids take their mind off their trauma. It also allows caregivers to relax, do chores, or attend support meetings on-site at the shelter. The shelter is located about a 10 minute walk from the orange/silver lines. We ask volunteers to take two shifts per month, typically Monday and Wednesday evenings, 6:45-8:15pm. Bilingual volunteers (English/Spanish) are especially welcome to apply!

Volunteers must complete 40 hours of training (conducted weekday evenings in-person and via Zoom, 1-2x per week) and submit background checks. Training cohorts are held three times per year (Fall, Winter, Spring). One year commitment required.

Please complete our online volunteer application to be invited to our next Volunteer Information Session!

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.

Arlington Thrive's Employment Pathways Program enhances our Community Navigator services to address the critical need for economic stability among low-income families in Arlington.  This program is dedicated to empowering individuals with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in their careers. We are seeking passionate short-term volunteer mentors who can share their expertise and provide guidance to program participants as they embark on their professional journeys.

Key Responsibilities:

●       Help clients develop their resume, cover letter, and online profile to match the requirements of target jobs

●       Prepare the client for interviews by sharing your insights, tips, and strategies, as well as conducting mock interviews and providing constructive feedback

●       Share professional knowledge and industry insights to expand mentees' understanding of career paths

●       Encourage mentees to develop key workplace skills, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Skills:

●       Experience in a professional field or relevant industry.

●       Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

●       Ability to inspire and motivate others.

●       Willingness to commit time and energy to the program and mentees.

●       A positive attitude and a genuine interest in supporting others.

Benefits to Mentors:

●       Make a meaningful impact on someone's career and life.

●       Develop your own leadership and coaching skills.

●       Connect with a network of like-minded professionals.

●       Gain the rewarding experience of contributing to community development.

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

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:

Join Code Rising x Casa Chirilagua for our STEM Summer Camp and help students gain hands-on experience in coding, robotics, filmmaking, game design, and more! We're looking for passionate volunteers to support fun projects and meaningful connections. Help us make STEM education accessible to all—no matter the neighborhood! Sign up today and be part of something impactful!

Note: Our summer programs will run from June 30 to July 18, Monday through Thursday, from 1:00–4:00 PM. We encourage volunteers to arrive by 12:45 PM to help us start on time, but if you're only able to get there by 1:00 PM, that’s totally fine.

Commitment: We ask that each volunteer commit to at least two days per week. This consistency really helps build meaningful connections with the students and creates a stronger team environment.

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.

Opportunity Title: Interpretation Support (Dari to English and English to Dari)



Opportunity Description: We are looking for a fully bilingual English-Dari speaker with native/heritage fluency (preferably in both languages but at least one) to provide interpretation support to one of our clients. The volunteer would be assisting one of our immigration team staff attorneys during their client’s appointment to streamline communication during the meeting. Interpretation would be needed from both English to Dari and Dari to English. Volunteers are not required to be certified interpreters but should be completely comfortable interpreting between the two languages, and preferably having interpretation experience, whether through a formal position or volunteering.



Individuals assisting can do so virtually as this is a limited, one – time opportunity to start, with flexible scheduling during business hours. They will also need to review, sign, and return our Volunteer Personnel Manual, our Confidentiality Agreement, as well as connect with our staff attorney before providing assistance.



Department/Individuals Assisting Ayuda Legal - Immigration Team (MD Office)



Responsible to: Linden Wait, one of our Immigration – Staff Attorneys and Connor Paul, our Volunteer Manager



# of Volunteers Requesting: We are looking for a 1 volunteer to assist with this opportunity



Responsibilities:

Assistance with facilitation conversation between attorney and client in relation to matters discussed during the appointment

Interpretation of information shared by attorney from English to Dari

Interpretation of information shared by client from Dari to English



Opportunity Qualifications:

Required:

Aged 18+ or older

Bilingual abilities, English – Dari native/heritage fluency

Flexibility to provide support during business days/hours

Polite, courteous, and a positive disposition

Ability to communicate well with others

Organized, timely, and able to meet deadlines

Passionate about serving the immigrant community



Preferred:

Some experience in interpretation, specifically between English and Dari

Previous experience working to assist low-income individuals, immigrants, refugees, or survivors of domestic abuse/sexual assault/trauma





Commitment: Individuals assisting with this opportunity will coordinate their availability with our staff attorney to provide interpretation support. Such support should only be needed for at least 30 minutes up to 1 hour. Support can be provided remotely/virtually with a preference to coordinate such during the AM (9 AM – 12 PM).



Technology Needed: Individuals will need to have a mobile device or softphone that they can not only make calls from but have comfortability providing translation support through over a merged call.





Sign Up/Application: To help with this opportunity and provide interpretation in support of our clients, please sign up for our opportunity here! Our Volunteer Manager will reach out to confirm your assistance as well as our informal vetting process to confirm ability to assist. The following questions will be asked of all sign ups:



Are you fluent in English/Dari?

Have you provided in person interpretation for these two languages before?

Have you done translations between these two languages that include legal terminology?

If a prospective volunteer has some sort of proof of fluency (degrees, certifications, test results, etc.) that would be sufficient with additional questions not needed to answer)





Once informally vetted, our Volunteer Manager will follow up to provide documentation (Volunteer Personnel Manual, Confidentiality Agreement) individuals will need to sign and return before they can assist as well as connecting to our staff attorney directly.



If you have any questions about this opportunity, please don’t hesitate to reach out to him at volunteers@ayuda.com. 

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!

Court watching - Attending the sentencing and probation violation criminal docket(s) on Fridays at 9:15 a.m. (until noonish or you need to leave), then completing a form with anything of note.  Email courtwatcharlington@gmail.com to get the signup and form.

The RISE Mentoring Program helps juveniles who come into contact or are at-risk of coming in contact with the court system in Arlington County and experience serious issues with substance abuse, supervision, accountability, and a lack of positive role models. The mentoring program uses adult volunteers to commit to supporting, guiding, and being a friend to a young person (ages 12 and over) for a period of at least one year. By becoming part of the social network of adults and community members who care about the youth, the mentor can help youth develop and reach positive academic, career, and personal goals.

SIGN UP TODAY!

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

·      Educates the community about VICAP, Medicare, and related health insurance programs

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

·       Delivers public presentations to a variety of audiences, including Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers, community partners, and health care providers

·       Represents VICAP at local community events, such as health fairs

·       Delivers presentations in a non-biased and non-judgmental manner

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

AFAC Volunteers
NEEDED at TWO LOCATIONS:

Mondays 8:30 – 11:30

Arlington Mill Community Center

909 S. Dinwiddie Street, Arlington 22204

Fridays 10:30 – 1:00

Gates of Ballston Community Center

4108 4th Street N., Arlington 22204

To assist with checking-in AFAC participants, you will be trained through AFAC

Bi-Lingual Spanish Preferred

The Community Services Program (CSP) works with recent immigrants and other under-served populations throughout Arlington to help them acquire the tools needed to live and succeed in the United States.  

Responsibilities:

·       Welcome clients as they arrive and ask them to sign in.

·       Maintain the reception area so that it is organized and welcoming.

·       Update the resource bulletin board with current job openings, health, and event information.

·       Direct clients to other programs and services as appropriate, i.e. ESL classes, employment center, Project Family, etc.

·       Assist with administrative tasks such as photocopying and filing.

Dates, Times & Location:

·       Flexible Hours – choose from one or more shifts:

o   Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays

o   3-4 hour shifts between 9:00 – 4:00

·       Location: Arlington Mill Community Outreach Center, 5th Floor
 909 S. Dinwiddie St., Arlington, Virginia 22204

Qualifications:

·       Satisfactory completion of the County volunteer application, confidentiality form, and individual interview

·       Minimum 21 years of age

·       Excellent customer service skills and patience in interacting with people

·       Ability to read, understand and speak basic English

·       Comfortable using standard office equipment

·       Responsible, independent worker, organized, ability to use good judgment

·       Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client information

Bi-lingual English/Spanish, Arabic, Amharic, Mongolian or other language preferred. Ability to use Language Line as needed, training provided.

Contact: Kim Durand 703-228-1317 | kdurand@arlingtonva.us

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!

Arlington Neighborhood Village (ANV) relies on volunteers to provide services to Arlington seniors to help them age-in-place. As we age, simple tasks that we once took for granted (getting boxes down from the attic, changing a lightbulb, running errands) become more difficult. ANV is part of a nationwide movement to provide support and services to seniors so that they can remain in their homes and community for as long as possible, safely and independently.

ANV services include providing transportation to medical appointments or the grocery store; helping with minor household tasks or how to use technology; being a walking buddy or friendly visitor; or running errands. Transportation volunteers are needed during weekday business hours; many other services can be provided on a more flexible schedule, including weekends. ANV and its volunteers also organize health and wellness programs and a variety of social gatherings like happy hours, Tai Chi, bocce, and "Coffee and Conversation" with guest speakers. You can also lend your expertise to help with marketing, fundraising, enhancing back office support, planning events and programs for members, and more. Please visit ANV's website to learn more about us and to apply to be a volunteer (you must be 18 or over; 21 to serve as a driver). All volunteers supporting members receive training and must pass a background check. 

For insurance reasons, we are unable to approve applicants with non-cleared background checks, or those who are seeking court-involved community service hours.

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.

Arlington Neighborhood Village helps seniors in Arlington age in place safely, while remaining connected to the community.

We are looking for volunteers to help with weekly delivery of food from the Arlington Food Assistance Center to some of our ANV members. These are especially vulnerable seniors who have difficulty leaving their apartments safely to get their groceries. They need a helping hand getting fresh produce, meat, milk and eggs.

In addition to their headquarters on S. Nelson Street, AFAC has a few distribution sites for apartment residents and a Saturday morning-only site at Clarendon United Methodist Church. Some of our members need pickup from S. Nelson Street, others from satellite distribution sites. This is a recurring, weekly activity; of course, if you are not available on a particular week we can always find a substitute. To apply to be an ANV Volunteer, you'll complete our Volunteer Application Form, take a training over Zoom, and pass a background check. Volunteers must be 18 and over.

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