The Hotlist: Where to Volunteer in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Below find the latest volunteer opportunities in Alexandria. To volunteer, register online at volunteeralexandria.org.
Wednesday, September 25, Volunteer at a Recovery Month Event — The City of Alexandria will hold an event to commemorate National Recovery Month and needs volunteers to set-up, guide traffic, monitor games, and provide support.
Saturday, September 28, Setup the Health Fair — The Annual Community Health Fair needs volunteers to setup the event, moving tables and chairs to their proper place.
Saturday, September 28, Volunteer at a Brewery Event — Aslin Beer Company is commemorating their 9th anniversary and needs volunteers to help with their celebration. Volunteers would assist with admission, cleaning, games, and would receive a free shirt and beer samples.
Saturday, October 5, Volunteer at Art on the Avenue — Art on the Avenue is an annual multi-cultural arts festival and needs volunteers to set-up, be a block captain, manage activities, and provide support.
Help Register People to Vote — Neighborhood Health is looking for Spanish-speaking volunteers to help register people to vote. Volunteers can assist on one or more 4-hour shifts on a weekday morning or afternoon.
Locate Little Free Libraries in Alexandria — Little Free Libraries is looking for volunteers to identify libraries for a mobile app and leave unverified boxes invitations to join their network. Volunteers receive training, support, and a t-shirt.
Help Fix Bikes for ACPS Students — Help pump tires, perform basic bicycle maintenance, and transport bikes to shops for Alexandria City Public School students.
Tutor K-5 Students After School — The LINK Club at Brent Place Apartments is looking for volunteers who can tutor elementary school students on reading and math once a week.
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.
Skills Connect Projects (Use your professional skills to help an organization with a short-term project). View the project page for the latest SkillsConnect projects.
Youth and Family Volunteer Opportunities – for ages 6 to 18. Visit www.volunteeralexandria.org/youthandfamily.
Saturday, October 5, 9 to 11 a.m., Help Clean-Up Holmes Run Park — The 4600 Condominium is hosting a clean-up of Holmes Run Park. Alexandria City Public School students will receive a certificate of attendance after the event.
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