Once you’ve completed our orientation, you’ll receive our monthly calendar of one-time, hands-on projects at nonprofits and schools around the region. You’ll also get our weekly email with updates. We offer more than 60 opportunities each month.

Short-term. More variety. Greater impact! You can volunteer as frequently — or infrequently — as you like. These projects require no specific skill, conveniently take place weekends and evenings and are Metro accessible.

Choose an issue you’re passionate about. Options include:

• Affordable Housing — Help with landscaping and yard work for low-income seniors.
• Animals — Serve as a dog handler for an adoption day.
• Children & Families — Play games with children at a homeless shelter.
• Disabilities — Play sports or swim one-on-one with children living with disabilities.
• Elderly — Attend a happy hour and mingle with seniors while enjoying “mocktails”.
• Environment — Get outdoors and help to restore a park.
• Health — Prepare and/or deliver food to people living with AIDS.
• Hunger and Homelessness — Prepare and serve a hot breakfast, lunch or dinner.

It’s easy! Each project listing includes a description of what you’ll be doing, the location, date and hours of service. Just contact the coordinator to sign up and come to the project.

Is this program for you? See our Tips for Volunteering to do a quick self-assessment that will help you determine what kind of volunteering experience suits you best.

Become a Greater DC Cares volunteer. Sign up NOW for an orientation!

For More Information:
E-mail or call 202-777-4445. We’re here to help!