Volunteering

The Hotlist: Where to Volunteer in Alexandria

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ALEXANDRIA, VA-Below find the latest volunteer opportunities in Alexandria. To volunteer, register online at volunteeralexandria.org.

Sunday, November 3, Volunteer at the Fall Festival — Set-up, check-in guests, or provide event support for the Alexandria Fall Festival at River Farm, hosted by Alexandria Living Magazine.

Volunteer at the Alexandria Film Festival — The Alexandria Film Festival is seeking volunteers check-in patrons, sell tickets, be an usher, pass out surveys, and moderate panels. The Festival is scheduled to be held at Beatley Library, The Lyceum, and NOVA Alexandria on November 8, 9, and 10.

Provide Support for Emergency Clothing Closet — ALX Closet is looking for volunteers to sort and fold clothes, track items, maintain displays, and assist with seasonal changes. ALX Closet fulfills emergency clothing needs for families.

Drive Seniors to Appointments — At Home In Alexandria is looking for volunteers to drive seniors for their essential needs, such as medical appointments, grocery shopping, and social gatherings. Some people may have a walker or wheelchair.

Volunteer at a Front Desk — Answer calls, enter data, organize documents, and provide administrative support for Volunteer Alexandria. The city’s volunteer office is looking for a dependable and friendly office volunteer on weekdays.

Mentor and Tutor Latino Youth — Help with the academic, social-emotional, and character development of Latino youth with Casa Chirilagua, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. Spanish is not required. Training is provided.

Advocate for Children during Court Cases –The Alexandria/Arlington Special Advocate (CASA) program is seeking volunteers to advocate for children during court cases. Training and background checks are required. Bilingual volunteers are encouraged.

Help Fix Bikes for ACPS Students — Help pump tires, perform basic bicycle maintenance, and transport bikes to shops for Alexandria City Public School students.

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.

Library Group Seeks Legal Assistance — The Burke Branch Friends of the Library needs assistance with reviewing new incorporation documents, EIN, and 501(c)(3). Can be done virtually or in-person.

Youth and Family Volunteer Opportunities – for ages 6 to 18. Visit www.volunteeralexandria.org/youthandfamily.

Saturday, November 2, Pick Apples to Fight Hunger — ALIVE is seeking volunteers to help harvest apples to fight food insecurity in Alexandria. The apple orchard is in West Virginia. Transportation is not provided. Carpooling may be available in the morning to volunteers at the ALIVE Warehouse at 9 a.m.

SEE ALSO: Alexandria’s ALIVE! Raises $88K During Annual Walkathon

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