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While you are in Washington, you will have the opportunity to participate in a civic engagement activity. The purpose of
involving yourself in society is to help you build your knowledge, skills, and abilities to solve community problems. Civic
engagement means identifying and becoming informed about an issue you care about, then working to make a positive difference
in public life at the local, national or global level by:
Below you will find some helpful resources as well as contact information for local organizations. This list does not include all civic
opportunities in DC, nor do we endorse any of these organizations. If there is not something here which interests you, please utilize the
databases listed on the first two pages for more opportunities.
Serve DC
http://www.serve.dc.gov
The mission of Serve DC is to strengthen and promote the District of Columbia's spirit of service through partnerships, national
service and volunteerism.
Greater DC Cares
1725 I St. NW Suite 200
Washington, DC 20006
202-777-4440
www.dc-cares.org
volunteer@greaterdccares.org or 202-777-4447.
Greater DC Cares is the leading coordinator of volunteering and business philanthropy in the Washington region.
Volunteer Needs-Greater DC Cares works will many different organizations needing volunteers such as Boys & Girls Clubs of
Greater Washington, Washington Parks & People, Metro Teen AIDS, Pediatric AIDS, Boat People SOS Bread for the City,
Loudoun Habitat for Humanity, Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless, DC Public Schools, Fairfax Futures
*Will have to attend a brief 1-hour volunteer orientation to learn more about the program before attending.
DigitalCity
http://home.digitalcity.com/washington/volunteering/
Online resource of volunteer opportunities in the area.
United Way
http://volunteer.unitedway.org/index.cfm
Online resource of volunteer opportunities in the DC area.
Volunteer Match
www.volunteermatch.org
Online resource of volunteer opportunities in your field of interest and location.
Volunteer.org
www.volunteer.org
Online resource of volunteer opportunities all over the world.
Samaritan Ministry
1516 Hamilton Street, NW • Washington, DC 20011
Dianne Lewis, SMGW’s Director of Volunteers and Communications, at (202) 722-2280 or dlewis@samaritanministry.org.
http://www.samaritanministry.org/2006/new_volunteerjobs1.htm
Support homeless individuals and others in need as they take steps towards life improvement and self-sufficiency in our unique
Next Step program.
The Arlington Diocese Refugee Services office has resettled and assisted over 20,000 refugees and asylees in the Northern
Virginia community. To include Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Chantilly and the city of Fredericksburg. At each
of the sites, a comprehensive array of resettlement services are offered so as to help newcomers “get on their feet” and become
self-sufficient as soon as possible after arrival. These individuals have fled their countries in fear of their lives from Somalia,
Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, the Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Burundi, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Tibet, Iran, Iraq,
Afghanistan, Cuba, Columbia, Haiti, and Russia among others.
Volunteer Needs: Opportunities such as companion for refugee youth, conversation partner, English tutor for refugee families,
and office support
Carpenter's Shelter
930 N. Henry Street (Near Meridian at Braddock)
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-7500
Jasmin Witcher- JasminWitcher@carpentersshelter.org
http://www.carpentersshelter.org/volunteer.htm
Volunteer Needs: Opportunities such as hypothermia volunteers, children’s programs, job mentoring, adult literacy and
computer skills volunteers
Community Family Life Services is a faith-based, non-profit organization with a mission to facilitate personal growth,
independence and integration into a healthy community through a Continuum of Care for its low-income and homeless clients,
regardless of their faith.
Goodwill
2200 South Dakota Avenue, N. E.
Washington, DC 20018
202- 636-4225
http://www.dcgoodwill.org/
Goodwill of Greater Washington's mission is to educate, train, employ and place people with disadvantages and disabilities,
creating a stronger workforce and a more vital community while building dignity for the people we serve through the removal of
barriers to personal success.
DC Habitat for Humanity works to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness in the nation's capital by building affordable,
energy- and resource-efficient homes people in need.
Volunteer Needs: Opportunities such as Construction, Capital Women Build, Environmental Committee, Family Selection, PR
Committee, Youth Opportunities, Resource Development
*Will have to attend a Volunteer Orientation. Please contact the site for more information.
http://www.naeh.org
The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonpartisan, mission-driven organization committed to preventing and ending
homelessness in the United States.
Calvary Women's Services is a non-sectarian, nonprofit organization in Washington, DC, that provides housing and support
services to homeless women. Our mission is to provide a safe, caring place for tonight; support, hope, and change for tomorrow.
Volunteer Needs: Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve dinner for 10 women at Pathways Friday and Saturday night from
6:00pm-7:30pm. After the initial meal is served volunteers are encouraged to sit down with the residents to eat and socialize.
Salvation Army
Alexandria Citadel Corps
1804 Mt. Vernon Avenue 2355-B Mill Road
Alexandria, VA 22301
http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use.nsf
Whether it’s embracing the homeless, uplifting the abused or abandoned, training and mentoring the disadvantaged,
providing character building programs for youth, or assisting the displaced or elderly, The Salvation Army's goal
remains the same: serving the most people, meeting the most needs, doing the most good!
Volunteer Needs: youth program which meets on Tuesdays, transitional housing for women, overall programming of center,
social service office
Samaritan Inns
2523 14th Street., NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-667-8831
Meredith Barnes- Meredith@samaritaninns.org or x 228.
www.samaritaninns.org
Since 1985, Samaritan Inns has provided men and women homeless due to addictions in metropolitan Washington, DC, housing,
accountability, and support that offers residents an effective pathway from homelessness on the streets to a new recovery lifestyle
- and the possibility of homeownership.
Volunteer Needs: Opportunities such as Help with the Dinner Fellowship, Money Management Classes, General Office Work
http://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/support/volunteer.cfm
The Capital Area Food Bank is the largest, public nonprofit hunger and nutrition education resource in the Washington, D.C.
Metropolitan Area. Each year the CAFB distributes 20 million pounds of food, including 6 million pounds of fresh produce
through over 700 member agencies.
Volunteer Needs: Opportunities such as Food For Kid's Weekend Bag Program which distributes food bags; ensuring that
children who rely on free lunch and reduced school breakfasts and lunches eat over the weekend; Sort donated non-perishable
food items that we will send to our 750 member agencies for distribution to those in need; Senior's Brown Bag Program where
volunteers assemble bags of food for senior citizens on fixed incomes.
*Call Myra or Oye to schedule a time to volunteer. Please allow at least five business days for them to receive and reply to a request to
schedule a time to volunteer. Last minute schedule requests are accepted, but they may not be able to accommodate them.
http://missiondc.org/volunteer/index.html
Central Union Mission will transform the lives of the people we serve into productive members of society by meeting their
physical, spiritual, and emotional needs.
Volunteer Needs: Opportunities such as food department, administrative offices, serving meals, building cleaning and
maintenance, chapel services, tutors and ESL Class Leaders
DC Central Kitchen
425 2nd Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-234-0707 ex.108
Carolyn Parham- cparham@dccentralkitchen.org
http://www.dccentralkitchen.org
Since its inception, DC Central Kitchen has used the kitchen as a central location to recover unused food, prepare and deliver
meals to partner social service agencies, train and employ homeless men and women for the food service industry, and
intellectually engage volunteers.
Volunteer Needs: Volunteers assist with food preparation, chopping vegetables, sorting produce, mixing salads, portioning
meals, de-boning meat and sorting cans.
Southeast Center
1640 Good Hope Road, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202.561.8587
http://www.breadforthecity.org/Page.aspx?pid=282
The mission of Bread for the City is to provide vulnerable residents of Washington, DC, with comprehensive services, including
food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services, in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We recognize that all people
share a common humanity, and that all are responsible to themselves and to society as a whole.
http://www.some.org/inv_volunteer.html
volunteer@some.org
An interfaith, community-based organization that exists to help the poor and homeless of our nation's capital. We meet the
immediate daily needs of the people we serve with food, clothing, and health care. We help break the cycle of homelessness by
offering services, such as affordable housing, job training, addiction treatment, and counseling, to the poor, the elderly and
individuals with mental illness.
Volunteer Needs: administrative/ clerical, elderly needs, tutoring/ mentoring youth, special occasion event planning,
landscaping, workshop leaders, food service and preparation, etc.
DC Parks Department
3149 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
202-673-7647
dprpartnerships@dc.gov
http://dpr.dc.gov/dpr/cwp/view,A,1239,Q,634434.asp
The mission of the office is to promote innovative public and private partnerships that will enhance the quality of life for DC
residents and visitors, allowing the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to make significant improvements to city parks
and recreational facilities and to increase community stewardship.
Green America
1612 K Street NW, Suite 600
Washington DC 20006
Green America’s mission is to harness economic power—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace—
to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.
Volunteer Needs: Green America in collaboration with Global Exchange is hosting the Green Festival DC on October 10-11.
Sign up as a volunteer: http://www.greenfestivalvolunteers.org/dc/
For other opportunities at Green America you can contact Becky at Becky@GreenAmericaToday.org
Beacon House
601 Edgewood St., N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20017
202-529-7376
http://www.beaconhousedc.org/volunteers.html
Beacon House's mission is to assist at-risk children and youth to identify and pursue their educational objectives culminating in
college or vocational training and to prepare them for productive involvement in their community and society.
Volunteer Needs: Tutor children, attend field trips, help students complete homework, create arts and crafts with youth.
Cityyear
918 U Street, NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20001
202-776-7780
http://www.cityyear.org/local_ektid296.aspx
City Year was founded on the belief that young people can change the world. City Year’s vision is that one day a year of service
will become an opportunity for and common expectation of every young person. City Year supports this vision in four primary
ways: Full-Time Youth Service Corps, Inspiring citizen service through high impact community events, leading discussion and
development of national service policies and initiatives, expanding service opportunities around the world.
The shared goal of these thousands of people is to make DCPS the highest performing urban school district in the nation, and to
once and for all close the achievement gap that separates low-income students and students of color from their higher-income and
white peers. Our work toward these overarching goals is fueled by a set of Core Beliefs. We expect every adult in the system to
act in accordance with these beliefs every day.
First Book
1319 F Street, NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004
1-866-READ-NOW or 202-393-1222
fbnbbvolunteers@firstbook.org
www.firstbook.org
First Book is a nonprofit organization with a single mission: to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read
and own their first new books..
Volunteer Needs: Help prepare for large book event distributions by sorting, boxing, and shipping books for cities around the
nation.
Volunteer Needs: Opportunities such as Troop Cookie Booth Coordinator, Local Press Representative, High Adventure
Specialist, First Aider, Day Camp Staff Member, and more
*Some volunteer training may be required. Refer to above pdf link for more details.
Higher Achievement
317 8th Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-544-3633
www.higherachievement.org
volunteer@higherachievement.org
Work with low-income middle school youth showing great academic promise, but who are attending underserved schools. Higher
Achievement’s success rests in four-year model of year-round academies that challenge scholars to develop strong academic
habits, behaviors, and skills. Rigorous on-going instruction in literature, math, technology, science, social studies, and various
electives, as well as regular evaluation by scholars, parents, mentors, and staff, result in the opportunity to attend a top high
school.
Volunteer Needs: Mentor up to three middle school scholars from 6-8:00 pm one evening a week teaching math, literature,
technology, etc.
http://www.hortonskids.org/volunteering.html
We provide substantive volunteer experience for adults looking to tutor and mentor local youth. Volunteers join a social network
of like-minded individuals coming together to make something happen.
Volunteer Needs: Opportunities such as tutoring (Monday and Tuesday evenings and Wednesday afternoons), planning special
events and holiday parties, taking children on field trips, writing grants, fundraising, maintaining and updating the technology
*To volunteer, one must attend a brief volunteer orientation. Please visit website for more details.
http://www.keengreaterdc.org/published/volunteer/index.html
KEEN is a national, nonprofit volunteer-led organization that provides one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and
young adults with mental and physical disabilities at no cost to their families and caregivers. KEEN's mission is to foster the
self-esteem, confidence, skills and talents of its athletes through non-competitive activities, allowing young people facing even
the most significant challenges to meet their individual goals.
Volunteer Needs: KEEN volunteers, or “coaches,” meet a variety of interesting community-minded people. KEEN’s programs
are structured so that each volunteer is assigned one program participant, or “athlete.” A coach’s job is to help athletes take part
in different sports activities and to have a good time. Just before the athletes arrive and the session begins, coaches receive a
profile with details about their athlete’s abilities as well as helpful coaching hints for that particular athlete.
http://www.lcnv.org/
The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia is a non-profit educational organization that recruits and trains volunteers to teach
adults who need help reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English speaking.
Volunteer Needs: Opportunities such as Family Learning Program Tutor, Family Learning Class Aide, substitute teacher,
computer lab aid, etc.
Volunteer Needs: Assist children with their homework and projects, plan academic games for the children, evaluate students’
performance and behavior daily, encourage student to reach his or her academic potential, enforce set discipline and reward
system, ensure the safety of the children, coordinate with academic director to improve the program.
Bryna Helfer
Sr. Director of Civic Engagement
Direct: 202-204-3682
bhelfer@napawash.org
Budgetball: is an active sport of quick passes, tough defense, and bold comebacks designed to increase awareness of the national
debt and reward strategic thinking and collaborative problem-solving around the issues of fiscal responsibility. Budgetball teams
have a clearly defined goal and must work together to figure out how to take advantage of the opportunities and advantages
available to them - by borrowing or by saving. The game lets players experience the power and the pitfalls of debt, as well as the
sacrifices and security of reserves.
Volunteer Needs: Age-in-Place- go to senior citizens home for small repairs, visits, maintenance. Adopt a Senior Program- work
one on one to mentor senior citizens.
http://www.redcrossnca.org/Volunteer/how_to_volunteer.php3
The American Red Cross of the National Capital Area provides humanitarian services to the people of Washington, D.C., Fairfax
County, Va., the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church, Va., Montgomery County, Md., Prince George's County, Md. and the military
communities of Fort Belvoir, Andrews AFB and Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Volunteer Needs: Emergency and International Services, Health and Safety Services, Youth Services, Community Services,
Biomedical Services, Marketing, Information Technology, Operations, Human Resources, Walter Reed Veteran’s Volunteers
*There are many volunteer orientations. To see dates and register, go to above website.
DC Vote
1500 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-462-6000
http://www.dcvote.org/involved/volunteer.cfm
Founded in 1998, DC Vote works to secure full voting rights in Congress for the residents of the District of Columbia by
informing Congress and the American public about this injustice, formulating solutions with coalition partners and elected
officials, promoting change based on the principle that a government is democratic only when people have the ability, through
freely elected leaders, to shape the laws under which they must live.
Volunteer Needs: respond to e-mail advocacy alerts to contact members of Congress and others to build support for DC voting
rights legislation, attend and work at civic and community events as an ambassador for DC Vote, help with administrative work
supporting our day-to-day operations, including mailings, data entry, etc., help with our annual awards reception and fundraising
event.
The National Capital Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is committed to providing support services to help
people with MS and their families better cope with the consequences of the disease. Whether providing accurate and up-to-date
information and referrals, helping people obtain or keep jobs, or running rehabilitation and counseling programs, the goal of the
Chapter's support system is to empower people with MS and their loved ones so that they can better control their lives.
Volunteer Needs: Opportunities such as brochure distribution to neighborhood around DC, general office work.
http://www.usometrodc.org/volunteerpage.htm
Volunteer Needs: Stuffing care packages which will be sent to our soldiers who are serving overseas protecting our freedom.
Packages are stuffed every Saturday from 9am-3pm
• No one under the age of 13 is permitted in the warehouse because of the Operation USO Care Package program liability
insurance rider.
• Student groups must have a 4:1 ratio of youth to adults, any individual minors (13-18) MUST be accompanied by an adult
at all times.
• Please wear comfortable clothes, as well as closed-toe shoes. (The warehouse usually reflects the weather/temperature
outside.)
• Doughnuts and coffee are provided in the morning and pizza for lunch.
If you are interested in coming out to Ft. Belvoir to participate in a Stuffing Party, PLEASE email Ronee Yasher NO LATER
THAN noon the Tuesday before the date you would like to participate. It is imperative that the warehouse receive your name for
the lists for the gate on base and to accurately reflect the number for food. If you do not RSVP, the warehouse may have to turn
you away at the door, due to safety and fire regulations and restrictions.
Please email Ronee Yasher at ronee.yasher@fmmc.army.mil to RSVP and additional stuffing party questions
http://www.wwc.org/volunteer/
Whitman-Walker Clinic is especially committed to ending the suffering of all those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Volunteer Needs: AIDS Walk preparation and on-site support, general clerical support
www.psychdog.org
Organization dedicated to the promotion, education, advocacy, and research of psychiatric service dogs (dogs who help disorders
including, but not limited to, autism, anxiety, depression, and even diabetes).
*Email Joan explaining in a short email why you are interested in volunteering. She’ll then work with you to find a project or a volunteer
experience which fits your needs.
Achieving the final status agreement is going to be a challenging and complicated process, requiring extraordinary creativity and
courage. One Voice believes in the power of the people to take part in the decision making process, demand
accountability from their leaders, and create a historic change. While each side clearly has its own perspective, One Voice
is certain that there is a mutually acceptable solution that can accommodate the positions of both sides.
To implement its mission, OneVoice utilizes a four-pronged approach: recruitment, civic engagement & education, youth
leadership, and mobilization. Our activities are coordinated from our regional offices in Tel Aviv, Ramallah, and Gaza City,
with international headquarters in New York.
Email: DC@OneVoiceMovement.org
www.damanga.org
Damanga works to promote the human rights of the people of Darfur and to ensure the preservation of their ethnic communities.
Damanga seeks guarantees of equality, freedom and democracy for all people in Sudan and elsewhere throughout the world