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  • A-CHEN Ambassador

    Ongoing | AARP Nationwide

    The Center for Health Equity through Nursing (A-CHEN) Ambassador Program is a group of individuals who are equity minded nurse leaders who are committed to serve as advocates of the Center for Health Equity through Nursing. A-CHEN Ambassadors will…. 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 »

  • AARP Nurse Volunteer

    Ongoing | AARP Nationwide

    AARP Nurse Volunteers are volunteers with a nursing background who are involved with any of our opportunities. The opportunities to volunteer and offer your expertise and skills vary. We have opportunities to help with caregiving initiatives,…. Read More »

  • Ethel Gathering Organizer

    Ongoing | AARP Nationwide

    As The Ethel Gathering Organizer, you will be pivotal in fostering connections and creating memorable experiences within The Ethel community. You can bring women together, organize events in your community, and contribute to a vibrant and growing…. Read More »

  • Driver Safety Instructor, English Language

    Ongoing | Driver Safety

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

Community Volunteer Opportunities

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  • Make Blankets for Animal Shelters

    Ongoing | Comfort for Critters

    We are looking for volunteers to create handmade blankets to comfort homeless pets living in animal shelters. The blankets may be knit, crocheted, sewn, quilted or made with fleece material. Once... Read More »

  • Positive Black Male Role Models for DC's Youth in Foster Care

    Ongoing | BEST Kids

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

  • Volunteers Needed - Mentor a Youth in Foster Care!

    Ongoing | BEST Kids

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

  • Neighbors Feeding Neighbors

    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 »

When you join our inclusive family of volunteers, we’ll provide all of the training and support you need to make a difference, make new connections and have fun at the same time.

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