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, December 18, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Help at a Holiday Celebration — Help kids decorate cookies, serve food, and keep kids organized at the Baking a Difference Community Cookie Decorating Party, hosted by Affordable Homes & Communities.
Wednesday, December 25, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Volunteer on Christmas Day — Join The Holiday Project and play games, activities, and interact with seniors and people with disabilities at a rehabilitation center and nursing home.
Thursday, January 16, 4 to 8:30 p.m., Help at the Wright to Read Winter Celebration — The Wright to Read is hosting its Winter Celebration and needs volunteers to assist with set-up, event support, distribute materials, and breakdown.
Nonprofit Thrift Store Seeks Licensed Electrician — The Look Again Resale Shop is seeking a licensed electrician to replace defective ballasts and ensure newly installed lighting is functioning properly.
Coaches Needed for Girls’ Youth Programming — Girls on the Run aims to build strong, healthy, and confident girls, in grades 3 through 8, through physical exercise and other youth development programming.
Support Weekly Playgroups for Parent Education — The Center for Alexandria’s Children is looking for volunteers to support their Learn&PlayGroups™ for infant children 0 to 5 years old. Volunteers would set up and clean up.
Support Students After-School — Help students one-on-one or with a group for one day a week on homework, reading, and life skills with Affordable Homes & Communities After-School or Teen program.
Volunteer for the Sexual Assault Center — Provide resources and support over the phone to survivors or accompany survivors to the hospital or police station. Training is provided.
Old Town Craft Store is Seeking a Board Member — Ten Thousand Villages is looking for a board member to support the store’s mission of promoting social change. Board members attend board meetings and participate in planning sessions.
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.
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