The Hotlist: Where to Volunteer in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Below find the latest volunteer opportunities in Alexandria. To volunteer, register online at volunteeralexandria.org.
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.
Saturday, October 5, 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Volunteer at a Chorus Concert — The Alexandria Choral Society needs volunteers to greet guests and help them purchase tickets, check-in at will call, access their digital platform, and set-up. Must wear black.
Saturday, October 13, 9 to 11 a.m.: Volunteer at Paws at the Park — The Animal Welfare League will host its annual Paws in the Park and needs volunteers to set-up, greet visitors, and breakdown the event.
Saturday, October 19, 3 to 7 p.m.: Volunteer at a Halloween-themed Science Fair — Set-up, photograph, decorate, read to kids, or provide general support at the 9th Annual Spooky Mad Science Expo.
Translate for a Music-based Nonprofit — The Alexandria Music Makers Scholarship Fund is seeking volunteers to translate documents to Spanish. Translators are also needed to attend fundraising events and quarterly board meetings.
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 our project page for the latest SkillsConnect projects.
Youth and Family Volunteer Opportunities – for ages 6 to 18. Visit www.volunteeralexandria.org/youthandfamily.
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