More than 150 new volunteers go through orientation every month. Now it’s your chance to make a greater impact on the issues you care about and choose the volunteer opportunities that best suit you.

To sign up, please follow these steps:

Step One: Select an orientation date that fits your schedule:

Upcoming Orientation Dates:

• Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 6:30-7:30pm
• Wednesday, June 4, 2008, 6:30-7:30pm
• Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 6:30-7:30pm
• Thursday, June 12, 2008, 12:30-1:30pm
• Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 6:30-7:30pm
• Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 6:30-7:30pm
• Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 6:30-7:30pm
• Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 6:30-7:30pm
• Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 6:30-7:30pm
• Thursday, July 31, 2008, 12:30-1:30pm

Step Two: E-mail or call 202-777-4447 to reserve your spot!

Step Three: Attend orientation at our offices at 1727 I St!

Step Four: Volunteer!

Once present at orientation, you will:

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

Quick Q & A

Q. What happens at orientation?
A. You tell us about your interests and skills, so we can help identify opportunities that meet your needs. We tell you the various ways of working with Greater DC Cares, the many volunteer options and services we offer and how to sign up for projects.

Q. What happens next?
A. Once you complete an orientation, you can participate in any of our programs. Sign up for our one-time, high-impact Flexible Volunteer Program, offer your skills through our Pro-bono Consulting Program or sign up to respond to emergencies. Click here to see a list of all our programs and services.

Q. When and Where Do Orientations Take Place?
A.  We offer several options:

• Every Week. We hold orientations every week at our headquarters at 1725 I Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Once a month, you have the opportunity to come on your lunch hour, from 12:30–1:30 p.m.

• Periodically. We periodically offer “Express Orientations” that are combined with a volunteer project. For example, at Loaves and Fishes in the District, you can participate in an orientation and then help prepare and serve a meal for homeless individuals. These orientations are limited to 10 people.

• Whenever You Want. For 15 people or more, we’ll hold a special orientation at a location of your choice!

• All orientations are Metro accessible, for your convenience.
  

  All Orientations above are held at the following location:
  Greater DC Cares' Office- 1727 I Street, NW
  Metro:
  - Farragut West - Orange/Blue Lines,
  - Farragut North - Red Line

  ** This is an Express Orientation.  It will be an abbreviated orientation to be immediately followed by preparing and serving food at Loaves & Fishes.  Limited to ten people.  Located in DC.  Metro accessible. 

  Click here to access DC Metro Map

   

For More Information:
E-mail or call 202-777-4447.

We’re here to help!