It’s easy! Just follow these three steps:

1. Determine what’s important to you. To make sure you have a meaningful volunteer experience, ask yourself questions like:

• What issues am I passionate about?
• How much time would I want to spend?
• Where in our region am I willing to participate in a project?

Take our quick self-assessment. Tips for Volunteering will help you identify the kind of experience that will best meet your needs.

2. Sign up for volunteer orientation. Give us an hour and get a lifetime of volunteer opportunities to choose from. Sign up NOW for an upcoming orientation!

• Learn about the many volunteer opportunities, from donating your skills to serving on a nonprofit board. See a complete list of our programs.
• Receive our monthly calendar of one-time, hands-on volunteer projects, plus weekly updates via e-mail. 
• Meet your fellow volunteers. Hear about Happy Hours and social events!

For your convenience, orientations occur every week. You’ll learn about:

• Join us for Happy Hour! Meet volunteers at a Greater DC Cares' Happy Hour. Hear about the positive impact they are making in the community — and on their own lives.

For More Information:
E-mail or call 202-777-4447. We’re here to help!