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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 »

  • 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 »

  • 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 »

  • Driver Safety Instructor, Spanish Language

    Ongoing | Driver Safety

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

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  • 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 »

  • Neighbors Feeding Neighbors - DC

    Ongoing | Lasagna Love

    Lasagna Love strives to feed families in need by matching them with volunteers in their area who will cook and deliver a home cooked meal. Volunteering is flexible and very fulfilling! Lasagna Love is... Read More »

  • Teach English to Adult Immigrants This Winter

    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 »

  • Help Youth in Need

    Ongoing | CASA for Children of DC

    Advocate for Children Change a child’s life Court-appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteers make a life-changing difference for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Each volunteer is... Read More »

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