Alexandria, VA – Are you not sure where to find a volunteer opportunity for you, your family, and/or business? Volunteer Alexandria (VolALX) is your volunteer center, connecting people to causes since 1980. Every day, nonprofit organizations seek skilled and un-skilled volunteers to help them fulfill their mission. The list of opportunities includes a variety of options from mentoring and providing legal assistance to providing emotional support over the phone and being a board and committee member. Activities can be short and long term, from 1 hour to 4 hours. We are certain there is something for everyone.
Check out volunteer opportunities online: VolunteerAlexandria.org or scan this QR code:
Or you can visit us at the Volunteer Fair on Saturday, September 7, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and meet some of the great nonprofits in Alexandria.
Did you know?
Board service can help individuals expand their professional networks, gain exposure to new industries, and sharpen their skills. It can also help them develop a broader perspective and learn to see issues from a board-level perspective. This can help individuals elevate their reputation and strengthen their personal brand, which can be important for career advancement.
Join the Board and/or a Committee of a Nonprofit (volunteeralexandria.org/boardservice)
Wilderness Kids is an organization that brings nature to urban students. They are looking for a few board members to attend meetings, assist with events, and help raise funds.
Computer C.O.R.E. seeks board candidates motivated by a passion for education, access, and opportunity with one or more of the following skillsets: Nonprofit Accounting/Finance; Fundraising; IT; Communications/Social Media; Education; Legal/Compliance; Strategic Planning; and Human Resources/Culture Building.
The Children and Families Network Center — This committee oversees CFNC’s fundraising efforts, donor relations, and communication strategies. Responsibilities include developing fundraising plans, cultivating relationships with donors, and creating marketing materials. The primary focus of this committee is on engaging individual donors.
Volunteer Opportunities
Cover Front Desk at Child-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.
Prepare Young Adults for the Workforce — Help prepare young adults for the workforce and life as a Life Skills Teaching Assistant for the Alexandria Seaport Foundation. The assistant helps with lesson planning and workforce development.
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