ALEXANDRIA, VA-Below find the latest volunteer opportunities in Alexandria. To volunteer, register online at volunteeralexandria.org.
Saturday, September 14, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., Set-up a Museum Exhibit — The Friendship Firehouse Museum needs help setting up an antique fire service exhibition. No heavy lifting required.
Saturday, September 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Assist at Friends and Family Day — Set-up, monitor games and activities, serve food, and more at the annual Friends of Guest House Friends and Family Day.
Thursday, September 26, Volunteer at a Fall Festival — Housing Alexandria is seeking volunteers for its Fall Festival to assist with running games, welcoming guests, distributing raffle items, and more.
Help Plan a Fundraiser that helps Newly Arrived Immigrants — Help plan for an upcoming fundraiser for Just Neighbors, an organization that provides legal services for immigrants. They need help with marketing, business development, fundraising, registration, and event operations for an October fundraiser.
Be A Book Buddy for an Elementary School Student — The Alexandria Tutoring Consortium is looking for volunteers to tutor kindergarteners, 1st, or 2nd graders for 1 or 2 sessions a week during the school day. Training, materials, and support.
For Businesses Only: Prepare a Home for Family Day — Friends of Guest House is looking for a group of volunteers to do various home construction projects, like staining the deck or removing weeds. For corporate or nonprofit groups only.
Cover Front Desk at Children’s-based Nonprofit — Help with administrative duties, support caseworkers and maintain the emergency clothing closet at the Center for Alexandria’s Children.
Console People in their time of need — Haven of Northern Virginia is training people to provide emotional support over the phone for individuals who are grieving, seriously ill, or grieving.
Tutor Middle or High School Students — Tutor middle or high school students during after-school hours for 3 days a week at Casa Chirilagua and help with their academic and personal growth. Orientation is required.
Skills Connect Projects (Use your professional skills to help an organization with a short-term project).
Youth and Family Voluer Opportunities – for ages 6 to 18. Visit www.volunteeralexnteandria.org/youthandfamily.
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