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  • Job Coach and/or Workshop Presenter

    Washington, DC | Ongoing

    Washington English Center is a small non-profit organization in Washington, DC (near Dupont Circle) that provides low cost ESL class and free workforce development to immigrant communities. I believe... Read More »

  • Asia Trail Volunteers

    Washington, DC | Ongoing

    The Smithsonianﾒs National Zoo seeks volunteer education interpreters on Asia Trail, home to the giant pandas, sloth bears, red pandas, Asian small-clawed otters, fishing cats and clouded leopards.... Read More »

  • Mentors Needed - Become a Friend to Youth in Foster Care Today!

    DC | Ongoing

    BEST Kids Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentoring for youth ages 6-21 in DC foster care. BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth! We are in need... Read More »

  • Treasurer

    DC | Ongoing

    Do you want to help strengthen and defend democracy in our republic? The Center for Free, Fair, and Accountable Democracy (CFFAD) provides civic education programs to adults age 18 and up. We have an... Read More »

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Experience Corps image: James Williams works within the Cleveland public school district on improving students reading abilities. Williams is pictured working with DMarion Price, a student from Willson Elementary School in Cleveland, Ohio. – Photo by Chris Langer

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