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.

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.

Monday, November 18, 3 to 5 p.m., Build a Garden with Students — The Patrick Henry School Sustainability Club needs volunteers to help build a brand new garden. Volunteers will build garden beds and wheelbarrows with students. Volunteers must bring a screwdriver, wrench, or drill.

Wednesday, November 20, 5 to 9 p.m., Volunteer at Readers Take the Stage — Wright to Read needs volunteers to assist with their annual community event. Volunteers will help with check-in, the raffle, and managing stations.

Join the SAPCA Board — The Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria (SAPCA) is looking for a chair, vice chair, secretary, treasurer, and 5 board members. One member must be a middle or high school students.

Be a Snow Buddy this Winter — Elderly residents and people with disabilities are looking for a snow buddy to help them remove snow and ice this winter on their sidewalk and steps.

Prepare Taxes for Working Class Residents — Community Tax Aid is seeking volunteers to help people prepare and submit their taxes on Wednesday evenings or Saturday mornings. Training and certification will be offered.

Contact Families for the Toy Drive — The Department of Community & Human Services is looking for volunteers to contact Spanish-speaking families and enter data for Holiday Sharing, a program that distributes toys for residents.

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.

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.

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