Volunteer Opportunities in Alexandria

Volunteer Alexandria has compiled the following Hotlist of local volunteer opportunities. Please contact the agency directly if you are interested in the opportunity and reference Volunteer Alexandria. 

ALIVE! — Last Saturday Food Distribution Volunteers

Website: www.alive-inc.org

Volunteers are needed from 8:30 am - Noon to help bag and distribute nonperishable food and fresh produce to low-income families at one of three locations in Alexandria: Cora Kelly Recreational Center, 25 West Reed Avenue; Ladrey Senior Residence, 300 Wythe Street; and Church of the Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard. Contact: volunteers@alive-inc.org or call 703-683-4634. 

Child & Family Network Center

Website: www.cfnc-online.org

Volunteers may read to children, play a musical instrument, plan a special activity with help from the teacher, and perform other activities. Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., during the school year. You can volunteer daily, weekly, or even just once. Contact: Anna Berke, Director of Development, 703-836-0214 ext. 238 or email aberke@cfnc-online.org. 

Friendly Visitor Program through Senior Services of Alexandria — Delivery Volunteers and Teams

700 Princess Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Website: www.seniorservicesalex.org

You can make a difference in a senior’s life by volunteering to visit seniors once a week for about an hour. Training is provided. Contact: 703-836-4414 ext. 13 or email resourcecenter@seniorservices.org.

Islamic Relief USA — Data Entry Volunteer

3655 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304

Website: www.irusa.org

Volunteers will download reports and enter information in the database. Volunteers must have computer skills. A background check will be conducted by Islamic Relief. Hours are flexible. Contact: Ms. Zebiba Mohammed, National Volunteers Coordinator, 703-370-7202 or email zmohammed@irusa.org.

T.C. Williams International Network — In Classroom Tutors

3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302

Volunteers are needed to assist students/language learners during their classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to become proficient in English with the subject matter. Shifts are available between 8:35 am and 3:15 pm. 21 and older. Background check will be conducted by the school. Contact: Lisa Haskins, lisahaskings@gmail.com and lisa.haskins@acps.k12.va.us.

Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program — Insurance Volunteers

Volunteer counselors needed to help Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers in Alexandria and Arlington answer questions and solve problems related to Medicare and other insurance related issues. Extensive training is provided.   Contact: 703-228-1700 and ask for the VICAP counselor on duty or contact Cedar

Dvorin at 703-228-1726 or cdvorin@arlingtonva.us.

Volunteer Alexandria — Community Service Day Coordinators and Fundraisers Needed

123 N. Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Website:  www.volunteeralexandria.org

Community Service Day involves hundreds of volunteers who will join together on Friday, May 3 to provide community services at dozens of nonprofits throughout the city. Volunteers are needed to help us secure donations from stores, restaurants, etc., to give out as prizes.  Site coordinators are needed to assist with project development and overseeing 3-5 sites the day of the event. Contact: mail@volunteeralexandria.org.