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  • District of Columbia State & Community Service Volunteer

    Ongoing | AARP District of Columbia

    Volunteers work together with local residents, community leaders, and organizations to host events, support community projects, and share information and resources on AARP issues and priorities. Whether you like to be on stage or behind the scenes,…. Read More »

  • DC Ombudsman volunteer

    Ongoing | Legal Counsel for the Elderly

    We are seeking seniors to become part of the Office of the District of Columbia Long-Term Care Ombudsman (DCLTCO) volunteer team. The DCLTCO empowers and helps residents of long-term care facilities resolve problems, answer questions, and improve…. Read More »

  • District of Columbia Advocacy Volunteer

    Ongoing | AARP District of Columbia

    AARP is a strong, nonpartisan advocate for social change on issues that matter to people 50-plus and to society as a whole. Availability of volunteer roles vary from state to state. Together we work on important issues, including the…. Read More »

  • District of Columbia Communications Volunteer

    Ongoing | AARP District of Columbia

    AARP is a strong, nonpartisan advocate for social change and serves as a trusted voice for issues such as Social Security, caregiving, and fraud and scam awareness. Availability of volunteer roles varies from state to state. Volunteers with an…. Read More »

  • Driver Safety Instructor, Spanish Language

    Ongoing | Driver Safety

    Teach Smart Driver courses in Spanish in your assigned state. Read More »

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  • Teach English to Adult Immigrants This Spring

    Ongoing | Washington English Center

    Volunteers meet once a week online or in person in downtown DC for 1-3 hours a week for 11 weeks. We provided a syllabus and textbook and ongoing training. No teaching experience is Read More »

  • Child Advocate

    Ongoing | Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights

    We ask our volunteer Child Advocates to meet with a child for an hour each week, throughout the case. The length of each case varies. During these weekly meetings, the volunteer builds rapport with... Read More »

  • Disaster Cycle Services: Workforce Engagement Team Member - Regional

    Ongoing | American Red Cross National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region

    This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. The purpose of this position is to perform Disaster Engagement readiness activities needed to support the regional disaster... Read More »

  • Math Competition Volunteer

    Ongoing | MATHCOUNTS Foundation

    Competition volunteering in person includes scoring tests, helping with on-site check-in, passing out snacks/giveaways and presenting awards. Most roles may last 1-4 hours. Math knowledge is NOT... Read More »

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