Volunteer Opportunities in Alexandria

Volunteer Alexandria has compiled the following Hotlist of local volunteer opportunities. Please contact the agency directly if you are interested in the opportunity and reference Volunteer Alexandria.

Friday, May 3, 2013—Community Service Day Coordinators

Contact: mail@volunteeralexandria.org

Community Service Day involves hundreds of volunteers who will join together on Friday, May 3 to volunteer at dozens of nonprofit agencies throughout the city.  Site coordinators are needed to assist with project development between now and May 3, and overseeing 3-5 sites on the date of the event.

Friday, May 3, 2013—Volunteer Teams and Individuals

Register online: volalexcommunityserviceday2013.kintera.org

Volunteers will join together to provide community services at dozens of nonprofit sites throughout the city. Volunteer to join a team, start a team or sign up as an individual.

Friday, May 3, 2013—Volunteer Photographers

Contact: mail@volunteeralexandria.org

Volunteer photographers are needed on Friday, May 3, 2013 from 10 am to 2 pm to photograph teams working at Community Service Day project sites and at the Market Square celebration from 2 to 4 p.m.

Thursday, May 9, and Saturday, May 11, 2013—Alexandria Bike/Pedestrian Counting Project

Contact: Amos Desjardins at amos.desjardins@gmail.com or Jim Durham at jldurham48@gmail.com with questions or to sign up.

The Alexandria Bike/Pedestrian Counting Project has been helpful for documenting increases in bicycling and walking/running in the past two years. This project informs the City’s transportation planning efforts, such as documenting the need for new bike lanes and new bike routes. Please see the Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Website for details. Volunteers are needed between 5 and 7 p.m. May 9 and 12 to 2 p.m. May 11.

Alexandria Childhood Obesity Action Network — Garden Volunteers

Ruby Tucker Family Center, 322 Tancil Court

Website: healthieralexandria.org

Volunteers needed to work with youth ages, 5-9 years old, in the “I Can Shine” vegetable garden every Tuesday between now and October 15, 2013. Contact: Alice Reid, reida64@aol.com.

Alexandria Juvenile Court — Receptionist

520 King St.

Email Vyvyonne.dilbert@alexandriava.gov

Volunteer needed to answer phones during the day for the Juvenile Court system (Court is open from 8 a.m.– 4 p.m.). Hours are flexible and training is provided. Contact: Vyvyonne Dilbert, 703-746-4499.

Alexandria Visitors Center at Ramsay House — Alexandria Tourism Volunteers

221 King St.

Website: VisitAlexandriaVA.com. Volunteers needed to welcome and assist visitors to Alexandria. Volunteers should have knowledge of Alexandria and its history, computer skills, and excellent customer service. Contact: Renee Cardone 703-746-3313, email rcardone@visitalexva.com.

ALIVE! — Last Saturday Food Distribution Volunteers

Website: alive-inc.org

Volunteers are needed April 27 from 8:30 a.m.—noon to help bag and distribute nonperishable food and fresh produce to low-income families at one of three locations in Alexandria: Cora Kelly Recreational Center, 25 West Reed Ave.; Ladrey Senior Residence, 300 Wythe St.; and Church of the Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard St.. Contact: volunteers@alive-inc.org or call 703-683-4634.

Community Lodgings — Expert Budget Mentors

607 Notabene Drive

Website: communitylodgings.org

Volunteers needed to work with Transitional Housing Program participants to evaluate and create their budgets. Volunteers must have accounting or financial planning experience to work with participants on an ongoing basis. Contact: Antonio Tamariz at 703-739-5856, apply on-line at communitylodgings.org/volunteer.

Friends of Guest House — Receptionist, Driver Volunteers and GED Tutors

1 E. Luray Ave.

Website: www.friendsofguesthouse.org

Mentors work with women recently released from incarceration to return to a productive role in society by assisting with job searches and teaching residents to help themselves. Assistants answer phones, doors, and help with projects in the morning/afternoon. Drivers with flexible schedule and their own vehicle transport clients to appointments during the day and evening. Contact: Audrey Stahl, 703-549-8072, audrey@friendsofguesthouse.org.

Goodwin House — Music and Computer Volunteers

4800 Fillmore Ave.

Website: www.goodwinhouse.org

Volunteers age 16 + needed to play piano, violin, sing and to assist seniors with computer operation. Contact Amy Conradt, Volunteer Coordinator 703-578-7671, email aconradt@goodwinhouse.org.

Hopkins House, Preschool Academy — Story Readers, Classroom Project Assistants

1224 Princess St.

Website: www.hopkinshouse.org/volunteers

Volunteers 14 + needed at the Hopkins House learning center to read to pre-school children in the afternoons and assist with classroom projects. Contact: Shelley Keith, 571-480-4081, email Volunteer@HopkinsHouse.org.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — “Light The Night” Event Planning Volunteers

Website: lightthenight.org

Volunteers are needed to lead committees for sponsorship, logistics, planning, fundraising, and office help, as well as with events. Contact: Emily Seeger, 703-399-2924, email Emily.Seeger@lls.org.

Liberty's Promise – Job Skills Workshop Volunteers

1010 Pendleton St.

Website: libertyspromise.org.

Volunteers work directly with participants to develop resumes and cover letters to send to pre-selected host organizations as part of our internship program for low-income, documented immigrant youth. Contact: Nicole Dompke 703-549-9950, email ndompke@libertyspromise.org.

Literacy Council of Northern Virginia — Basic Literacy Tutors

Website: lcnv.org

Volunteers are needed to tutor English-speaking adults seeking to improve their reading and writing skills. Each tutor is trained, matched with a student, and encouraged to meet weekly for an hour and a half to help the student improve their reading and writing skills. Tutors have the flexibility of setting their own schedules with their student to meet at any mutually convenient public location in Alexandria. Contact: Ruba, Director of Volunteers at 703-237-0866 x111. Register online: lcnv.org/volunteer.

Meals on Wheels Association of America — Office Assistant Volunteer

413 N. Lee St.

Website: mowaa.org

Volunteer needed to answer questions about the program and volunteer opportunities. Other duties include routing calls to staff members, light administrative duties, filing and mailings. Contact: Christopher Palazio 703-548-5558, email chris@mowaa.org.

Medical Reserve Corps—Emergency Volunteer Training

4480 King St.

Website: alexandriava.gov/MedicalReserve

Volunteers are needed to support public health in an emergency or disaster. Volunteers will receive free preparedness training and participate in drills and exercises. Training in a variety of topics, including public health, emergency management, CPR, First Aid, and more. Many positions in the MRC do not require medical skills. Contact: Paula Rosca, 703-746-4978, email mrc@alexandriava.gov. Register online: www.vamrc.org.

Rebuilding Together Alexandria — Rebuilding Day Refurbishment Teams, April 28

700 Princess St. Mezzanine Suite 2,

Website: www.rebuildingtogetheralex.org. Teams of volunteers will help repair more than 100 homes and nonprofits for Alexandria’s less fortunate residents. Contact: 703-836-1021.

SOHO (Space Of Her Own) — Volunteer Mentor Orientation Sessions

The Art League Madison Annex, 901 N. Fairfax St.

Website: www.spaceofherown.org

SOHO is an art-based mentoring program that allows local low-income pre-teen girls to attend artistic and life skills workshops with mentors, culminating with renovation of the girl’s bedroom. Volunteer orientation sessions will provide details about SOHO, the mentor commitment and the application process. Register online: http://soho2013.eventbrite.com. Contact: Email questions to SOHO@spaceofherown.org.

Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) — Parenting Class Volunteers

1705 Fern Street, 2nd Floor

Website: scanva.org

Fluent Spanish speaking volunteers needed to “team teach” parenting classes Thursday evenings from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm for 8 weeks, starting April 11 to May 30, 2013. Training is provided. Contact: Complete application at scanva.org/volunteerwithscan and email it to spoyta@scanva.org.

T.C. Williams High School — All Night Graduation Celebration Volunteers

3330 King St.

Volunteers are needed to set up and decorate after graduation is concluded, sell tickets, assist with activities, door security, and clean up. Shifts are available. Register online: signupgenius.com/go/10C054EAEAA2A1-titans. Contact: Melynda Wilcox, tcwangp@gmail.com.

Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program — Medicare Counselors

City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services is looking for volunteers to help Alexandria and Arlington Medicare recipients and caregivers understand and access insurance benefits. Work with clients as a Counselor or help with community outreach and awareness. No experience required – training is provided. Contact: VICAP counselor on duty, 703-228-1700 or contact Cedar Dvorin, 703-228-1700 or email cdvorin@arlingtonva.us.

UPCOMING EVENTS NEEDING VOLUNTEERS

April 27, 2013 Rebuilding Together Alexandria – Rebuilding Day Refurbishment Teams, 700 Princess St. Website: www.rebuildingtogetheralex.org. On Rebuilding Day, April 27, teams of volunteers will help repair more than 100 homes and nonprofits for Alexandria’s less fortunate residents. The date is coming fast—find out how you can get involved. Contact: 703.836.1021.

May 3, 2013, Volunteer Alexandria Community Service Day Volunteers, 123 N. Alfred St. Website: volunteeralexandria.org. Ready to volunteer for Volunteer Alexandria’s 6th Annual Community Service Day? Register online: http://volalexcommunityserviceday2013.kintera.org to assist city and nonprofit agencies throughout Alexandria from 10 am to 2 pm.

May 4, 2013 Islamic Relief USA — Walk for Water — 50 Volunteers, 3655 Wheeler Ave., Website: irusa.org. Volunteers are needed for setup, breakdown, registration, water stations and many other opportunities. Training is provided. Contact: Ms. Zebiba Mohammed 703-370-7202, email zjmohammed@irusa.org and add WALK in subject line. Link for the walk: facebook.com/events/488712287832344/.

May 18, 2013 SCAN Croquet Tournament — 70 Volunteers, Virginia Theological Seminary, Website: scanva.org. Volunteers are needed to help with food and concession stands, spin art, pinwheel making and other small games and activities from 11:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.. Contact: Karen Price 703-820-9001, email kprice@scanva.org.

June 16, 2013, Volunteer Alexandria Old Town Arts & Crafts Festival Volunteers, 301 King St., Market Square, Website: volunteeralexandria.org. Volunteers are needed to assist the artists with unloading their cars at 7 a.m. and load their cars at the end of the day at 9 p.mm. Contact: mail@volunteeralexandria.org.

June 16, 2013, Special Olympics Event Volunteers, 2461 Eisenhower Ave., Website: specialolympicsva.org. Volunteers are needed to help on race day with set-up and clean-up to benefit Special Olympic athletes in Virginia. Register online: colormerad.com.

June 22, 2013, Alexandria’s Food & Wine Festival Event Volunteers, Carlyle Square, 300 John Carlyle St., Website: alexandriafoodandwine.com. Benefitting Carpenter’s Shelter volunteers will assist with event set-up, check-in, ticket sales and many more opportunities. Training is provided. Contact: Sandrika 703-624-0245, email sandrika@sandbevents.com.

July 4, 2013, Independence Day Parade — 300 Parade Volunteers. Volunteers needed to carry large helium balloons, flags, and stars in the July 4th parade in Washington, DC. Teenagers 14 and older welcome. Contact: Amy Walp, 610-431-1121, email awalp6@aol.com.

Volunteer Alexandria  —  Community Service Day Site Coordinators,123 N. Alfred St., Website: volunteeralexandria.org. Community Service Day involves hundreds of volunteers who will join together on Friday, May 3 to volunteer at dozens of nonprofit agencies throughout the city.  Site coordinators are needed to assist with project development between now and May 3 and overseeing 3-5 sites on the date of the event. Contact: mail@volunteeralexandria.org.