Opportunities From: Volunteer Arlington

Support the Resident Services with our food pantry located in one of our properties near the Bluemont neighborhood in Arlington, VA.

Please note signing up on here is only to express your interest, one of our staff members will reach out with confirmation and next steps such as a background check. If you do not hear back within 48 hours before the event date it may be because that volunteer opportunity has been filled. To see real time shift availability please visit our SignUp Genius here: tinyurl.com/tgvol. Location will only be provided following volunteer confirmation from SignUp Genius or a staff member. Please disregard any reminders from Volunteer Arlington for this opportunity.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us at volunteer@truegroundhousing.org or alinares@truegroundhousing.org.

This is a program led by volunteers; volunteers can expect:

-Assist with check in (able to be sitting or standing, must be comfortable working on a laptop, bilingual preferred but not required.)

-Assist with restocking (includes standing, reaching overhead, crouching, and lifting up to 15 lbs)

-Floater (includes assisting residents while they shop, and cleaning/organizing as needed)

Volunteers are invited to bring family or friends, please let us know when you receive your confirmation email.

Please wear closed toed shoes and wear comfortable clothing.

Support the Resident Services with our food pantry located in one of our properties near the Bluemont neighborhood in Arlington, VA.

Please note signing up on here is only to express your interest, one of our staff members will reach out with confirmation and next steps such as a background check. If you do not hear back within 48 hours before the event date it may be because that volunteer opportunity has been filled. To see real time shift availability please visit our SignUp Genius here: tinyurl.com/tgvol. Location will only be provided following volunteer confirmation from SignUp Genius or a staff member. Please disregard any reminders from Volunteer Arlington for this opportunity.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us at volunteer@truegroundhousing.org or alinares@truegroundhousing.org.

This is a program led by volunteers; volunteers can expect:

-Assist with check in (able to be sitting or standing, must be comfortable working on a laptop, bilingual preferred but not required.)

-Assist with restocking (includes standing, reaching overhead, crouching, and lifting up to 15 lbs)

-Floater (includes assisting residents while they shop, and cleaning/organizing as needed)

Volunteers are invited to bring family or friends, please let us know when you receive your confirmation email.

Please wear closed toed shoes and wear comfortable clothing.

Support the Resident Services with our food pantry located in one of our properties near the Bluemont neighborhood in Arlington, VA.

Please note signing up on here is only to express your interest, one of our staff members will reach out with confirmation and next steps such as a background check. If you do not hear back within 48 hours before the event date it may be because that volunteer opportunity has been filled. To see real time shift availability please visit our SignUp Genius here: tinyurl.com/tgvol. Location will only be provided following volunteer confirmation from SignUp Genius or a staff member. Please disregard any reminders from Volunteer Arlington for this opportunity.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us at volunteer@truegroundhousing.org or alinares@truegroundhousing.org.

This is a program led by volunteers; volunteers can expect:

-Assist with check in (able to be sitting or standing, must be comfortable working on a laptop, bilingual preferred but not required.)

-Assist with restocking (includes standing, reaching overhead, crouching, and lifting up to 15 lbs)

-Floater (includes assisting residents while they shop, and cleaning/organizing as needed)

Volunteers are invited to bring family or friends, please let us know when you receive your confirmation email.

Please wear closed toed shoes and wear comfortable clothing.

Support the Resident Services with our annual After School Program for 3-5th graders located in one of our properties near the Bluemont neighborhood in Arlington, VA.

Please note signing up on here is only to express your interest, one of our staff members will reach out with confirmation and next steps. A background check is required before you volunteer for this opportunity. Working with children and other volunteers is required for this opportunity.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us at volunteer@truegroundhousing.org or alinares@truegroundhousing.org  

This is a program led by staff; volunteers can expect:

-Set Up Assistance 4:00-5:00 PM (help set up stations, tables, chairs and other supplies needed. May involve pushing/pulling/lifting up to 15 lbs, crouching, standing, walking around.)

-Art Project Lead 4:30-5:30 PM (guide students with art project themes and help with ideas as needed)

-Group Tutoring 4:30-5:30 PM (provide tutoring (math or reading up to volunteer) with input of needs from students)

-1:1 Tutoring 4:30-5:30 PM (provide tutoring (math or reading up to volunteer) with input of students)

-Homework Help 4:30-5:30 PM (provide assistance for homework or assignments students may have)

-Break Down Assistance 5:00-6:00 PM (help clean up and organize areas used for the program, put up tables and chairs. May involve pushing/pulling/lifting up to 15 lbs, crouching, standing, walking around.)

Please try to note which activity you would like to assist with!

Hello!

Thank you for your interst in volunteering with us. We are opening a new Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) distribution site for the Westover Community. We would love to have volunteers assist with this weekly distribution. Our volunteers need to be 16 years old or over or if the person is under 16 they must be supervised by an adult/guardian.

Please note signing up on here is only to express your interest, one of our staff members will reach out with confirmation and next steps. If you do not hear back by the volunteer opportunity it may be because that volunteer opportunity has been filled. To see real time shift availability please visit our SignUp Genius here: tinyurl.com/tgvol. Location will only be provided following volunteer confirmation from SignUp Genius or a staff member. Please disregard any reminders from Volunteer Arlington for this opportunity.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us at volunteer@truegroundhousing.org or alinares@truegroundhousing.org

Time of distribution for the community: 3:30pm-5:00pm

Volunteer time: 3:00pm-5:30pm. (time given for setup and breakdown)

Support the Resident Services with our new Tasting Thursday's program located in one of our properties near the Bluemont neighborhood in Arlington, VA. This program will allow residents to sample food options & to learn meal recipes from The People's Pantry located on site.

Please note signing up on here is only to express your interest, one of our staff members will reach out with confirmation and next steps. 

If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us at volunteer@truegroundhousing.org or alinares@truegroundhousing.org  

This is a program led by staff; volunteers can expect:

-Set Up Assistance 3:30-4:30 PM (help staff by setting up tables, chairs, and other necessary equipment including cooking equipment and food options)

-Lead Cook 4:00-5:30 PM (Finalizing recipe choice with staff, cooking food options ahead of and while residents are arriving. Volunteer should be comfortable with food and brief moments in hot/cold temperatures.)

-Cooking Assistant 4:05-5:35 PM (assist cook serving food to residents who stop by sample station.)

-Break Down Assistance 5:00-6:00 PM (help clean up and organize areas used for the program, put up tables and chairs. May involve pushing/pulling/lifting up to 15 lbs, crouching, standing, walking around.)