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  • Senior Peer Support Volunteer

    Washington, DC | Ongoing

    Help an isolated senior in your community through the gift of companionship! The Senior Peer Support Program (SPSP) is a volunteer peer home visiting program being piloted through Maryﾒs Center in... Read More »

  • Food Rescuer

    DC | Ongoing

    Want to do something about food waste and hunger on your own schedule? The innovative technology behind Food Rescue US helps address one of the biggest barriers to food donation: how to transport it.... Read More »

  • Mentoring a Youth in DC Foster Care

    Washington, 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!... Read More »

  • Insect Ambassador

    Washington, DC | Ongoing

    Be an Insect Ambassador at NMNH! As an Insect Ambassador, you will get to handle an assortment of different insects and arachnids, perform feedings for live tarantulas, release... 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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