Volunteer Emergency Families For Children (VEFC) needs volunteers willing to open their homes and provide short term (1-21 days) emergency shelter to local children who are victims of abuse, neglect, etc. Volunteers can choose the age, gender, and length of stay for each placement. Local leaders are also needed to serve children in crisis by sharing VEFC's mission within their community. Please call 703-969-3795 or e-mail MMiller@VEFC.org for details. Visit www.vefc.org .
Northern Virginia Family Service needs volunteers to move its Bailey's Crossroads thrift store. Helpers are needed Feb. 24 and 25 to pack merchandise, disassemble store furnishings (requires basic carpentry skills and tools), load and unload trucks (requires heavy lifting) and move items to Centerville. Two vans are also needed to transport smaller items. Choose from 4 hour shifts or all day. Proceeds from the Clock Tower Thrift Shops benefit over 35 programs that help individuals and families throughout Northern Virginia. For more information, call 703-219-2193 or e-mail volunteer@nvfs.org
Volunteer Emergency Families For Children (VEFC) needs volunteers willing to open their homes and provide short term (1-21 days) emergency shelter to local children who are victims of abuse, neglect, etc. Volunteers can choose the age, gender, and length of stay for each placement. Local leaders are also needed to serve children in crisis by sharing VEFC's mission within their community. Call 703-969-3795 or e-mail MMiller@VEFC.org for details. Visit www.vefc.org.
The Alexandria Domestic Violence Program is looking for volunteers to provide hotline coverage and crisis counseling to survivors of domestic violence. The program is also specifically seeking children's group leaders and bi-lingual translators. Volunteers are required to participate in 40 hours of training and requested to donate 10-15 hours per month over weekends and holidays. The next volunteer training will kick off on Saturday, March 10, with a retreat from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Contact Lacie Hughes at 703-838-4911. Visit www.alexwomen.com.
You are invited to make a difference in one child's future learning success by volunteering through the Alexandria Tutoring Consortium (ATC) to tutor a first or second grader in the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS). There are still children who do not have tutors who were identified last fall by teachers and pre-testing as needing additional help in reading. To register to tutor for the remainder of the 2006-2007 school year, visit www.alexandriatutors.org or call 703-549-6670 ext 119 to have information mailed to you.
Be a Hero for Capital Hospice. Make a difference by helping those who need hospice care. Capital Hospice is participating in the 26th Annual Hospice Cup Sailing Regatta in Annapolis on Sept. 8. Volunteers are needed for a variety of Capital Hospice committees to support Hospice Cup XXVI. To learn how you can sail away with us, join us on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at Indigo Landing Restaurant, 1 Marina Drive , Alexandria, from 6:30-8:30pm. Free, refreshments will be served. Please reply to Caroline at 703-531-1111 or specialevents@capitalhospice.org.
Doorways for Women and Families offers a free support group for survivors of domestic violence. The group meets every Tuesday in a confidential locationi n Arlington. Please call 703-237-0881 for more information. Free childcare is provided.
Doorways for Women and Families is seeking volunteers for its Safehouse domestic violence shelter program. Volunteers are needed for weekend and evening shifts and to answer our 24/7 hotline. Some weekday opportunities are also available. Training begins August-September. Call 703-522-8858 x13 or e-mail volunteer@doorwaysVA.org. For more information visit www.doorwaysva.org/volunteer.
The Alexandria Office on Women is recruiting new volunteers for its winter training with the Speakers Bureau. The Office on Women's Speakers' Bureau is a group of volunteers who present an education program on domestic violence, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and teen pregnancy prevention to Alexandria youth. The Speakers Bureau presents to 5th-, 7th- and 9th-graders throughout the school year. The expected volunteer commitment is four to six hours per month and volunteers must have the flexibility to present during the school day. The 10-hour required training will be held on Monday, Jan. 29 from 6:30-10 p.m. and on Saturday, Feb. 3, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Training in the classroom will be scheduled after volunteers attend the two training dates. Contact Jen Harris at 703-838-5030 or send an e-mail to jennifer.harris@alexandriava.gov.
Doorways for Women and Families invites you to attend a monthly volunteer orientation meeting the first Tuesday of every month to learn more about volunteer opportunities with our family shelter, domestic violence Safehouse and other community programs. Visit www.doorwaysva.org/volunteer or e-mail volunteer@doorwaysva.org for more information.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training (TNT) is recruiting volunteers to help in the fight against blood cancers by raising funds as they train to walk, run, cycle or swim in honor of local patients. Team In Training provides personalized coaching, group training and support, and the chance to meet new people and be part of a team. In addition to weekly training sessions under the guidance of a certified coach, TNT offers training events and clinics on nutrition, equipment, injury prevention and safety. After four to five months of training, team members will be prepared to walk or run a marathon (26.2 miles) or half-marathon, or participate in a triathlon (swimming, cycling, and running). The National Capital Area Chapter is recruiting teams to participate in six events this spring including the National Marathon, the Country Music Marat h o n "! Area Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at (703) 960-1100; or visit: www.teamintraining.org/nca.
Learn more by attending one of the information meetings being held around the DC Metropolitan Area:
* Tuesday, Nov. 14 6:30 p.m. at Hilton Alexandria Old Town, 1767 King St. For more call Kyle Rothermal at 703-960-1100 X224.
Join the Volunteer Corp of the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum. This museum in Old Town Alexandria is looking for Volunteer Tour Guides who love history and enjoy working with the public. No experience is necessary. Volunteers should be able to contribute one morning or afternoon a month. Tours Guides are needed for weekdays, some weekday nights and weekends. The training process is simple and flexible. Simply meet with the Volunteer Coordinator to receive your training packet, observe five tours and pass your tour review. The museum is located at 105-107 S. Fairfax St. in Alexandria, and is owned and operated by the City of Alexandria. To learn more about volunteer opportunities at the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, call 703-838-4242 at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum.
The Fairfax Area Agency on Aging's Meals on Wheels (MOW) program is in immediate need of volunteers to deliver meals during the week, Monday-Friday, to senior adults who live at Manchester Lakes Senior Apartments, located in Alexandria. This is a unique MOW opportunity, as volunteers only need to show-up at 11:30 a.m. and hand-deliver the meals to the seniors by 1 p.m. No prior pick-up location is required. Volunteers can choose to deliver meals on a daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly or substitute basis. For more information or to volunteer, call the Fairfax AAA Volunteer Intake Line at 703-324-5406 or e-mail melanie.mitchell@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Be a part of documenting Alexandria’s History. Become an Oral History volunteer. Alexandria Legacies seeks volunteers to assist in collecting memories, both interviewers and transcribers. Alexandria Legacies also seeks people with memories and stories of their families. If you are interested in volunteering with Alexandria Legacies, RSVP to jen_hembree@hotmail.com. Reservations are required, as space is limited. For further information about the Alexandria Legacies Oral History Program, visit http://oha.alexandriava.gov/oha-main/oha-legacieshome.html
The Alexandria/Arlington Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA) is seeking volunteers to speak up for abused and neglected children in court. Volunteers conduct interviews with children, families, and professionals, monitor compliance with court orders, write detailed reports, and represent the child in court. Volunteers must complete training and background checks. and commit to one. Bilingual volunteers (Spanish/English) are greatly needed. Call 703-820-9001 or visit www.scanva.org.
Good Shepherd Housing & Family Services is looking for volunteers. Two opportunities: baby-sit for children whose parents are attending our budget-counseling course. Parents will be in the adjacent room. Activities/snacks will be provided for children. Every other Tuesday or Thursday evening 6:30-9 p.m.; and front desk volunteer: answer phones, greet visitors and assist in referrals to other local resources. Weekdays 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Contact Liz Buczynski at 703-768-9404 or lbuczynski@goodhousing.org.
United Community Ministries Backporch Thrift Store is looking for volunteers to help accept donations, sort and price items and place on store floor. Contact Betsy Damitz, volunteer coordinator at 703-768-7106, ext. 328.
Bryant Early Learning Center is looking for volunteers to help with the infant and toddlers program. Rocking and feeding of infants, being involved with toddlers activities, playtime, lunch, etc. Contact Betsy Damitz, volunteer coordinator 703-768-7106, ext. 328.
Northern Virginia Family Service seeks area residents to become a foster care providers to neglected children with special needs. NVFS helps families get the most out of foster/respite care experience by providing intensive training, certification and continuing education; careful child/parent matching; ongoing assistance and 24-hour support from professional social workers; financial reimbursement; help locating support services for your special foster/respite child; foster/respite parent support groups; and family activities. Register now for summer training. Call Ginny at 703-219-2184.