Critical Exposure - Photographer

Help in the classroom. This is the trickiest role to coordinate, because there are limited opportunities for us to bring volunteers into the schools where we work, but we do try to engage skilled photographers in helping lead photo walks, work with students on photography basics, share professional experiences, and more.


Donate your work to our annual photo auction. The auction takes place in October and is our major fundraiser of the year. You can donate a print (framed, if possible) to help us raise money to continue providing photography and leadership training to our students. (Please know that there's a chance that we might not be able to include the image in the auction -- photographers have been so generous that we sometimes have too many!)


Take photos of our events and classes. We regularly have events that we need to document, and we like to give our students and staff a reprieve from shooting in order to talk to people about their work. If you're able to attend events or occasional classes and capture images of our programs in action, that's incredibly helpful. Does this sound like your wheelhouse? Join the "Volunteer: Photographer" group!

 

DC Diaper Bank- Warehouse Volunteer

Come help us in the warehouse!  Volunteering is family friendly and all are welcome whether it’s for one hour or four. We’ll be sorting and packing diapers and even little hands can help with that (or just play in the play area!).  Our Volunteer Dates are a great way to start talking about giving back and community in a very tangible way that kids can relate to well.  Dates are below — if you’d like to join us for one of these days please let us know that you’re coming, if you’re bringing anyone with you and ages for small ones.  All volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  

Find out the dates here

Contact info@dcdiaperbank.org 

Only Make Believe - Insane Inflatable 5K - Oct 31

Only Make Believe seeks volunteers will assist with registration, parking, monitoring the course as well as areas in the Insane Midway and breakdown. The Insane Inflatable 5K will donate $50 per volunteer to Only Make Believe. Your commitment of time equals funds towards an upcoming performance! Register: Email a completed registration form to Lauren at lbilich@onlymakebelieve.org by Oct. 1. Only Make Believe will provide a light breakfast and coffee, as well as, an Only Make Believe water bottle! The Insane Inflatable 5K will provide complimentary lunch, snacks, water and a custom Insane Inflatable 5K volunteer t-shirt to wear at the event and take home as a souvenir.

You must commit to the entire time frame for the event. This is a great opportunity for groups! Volunteers must be 16 yrs and older to volunteer without a parent or guardian. Minimum age for volunteers accompanied by an adult (for the duration of the shift) is 10 yrs old.

Where: RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol Street SE, WDC
When: Sat., Oct. 31, 2015, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Contact: Lauren Bilich, lbilich@onlymakebelieve.org


AHC Inc. - Tutors

AHC is a nonprofit developer of affordable housing in the mid-Atlantic region that provides quality homes for low- and moderate-income families. Created in 1975, AHC has developed 38 properties with more than 4,400 affordable apartments. Our Resident Services department, initiated more than 20 years ago, is helping build stronger futures for more than 2,000 children, youth and adults who live in our affordable housing communities through education programs, community partnerships and local services.

AHCs Teen Tutoring Program offers teens resources for helping them with school work, guidance on how to succeed in high school, and making plans for their future beyond high school. Through participation in our program, teens learn to set high expectations for their academic performance and learn the skills necessary for academic achievement. The staff and volunteer tutors who facilitate our programs provide vital support through one-on-one mentoring and coaching. The first day of programming is September 21st and the last day is June 4th. We follow the Arlington Public School schedule and do not have programming on school off days and vacations. Programming is Monday-Thursday from 6 - 8 p.m. and volunteers are needed for one hour once or multiple times a week.

We need assistance at the following community centers:

1. Fort Henry - 2470 S. Lowell Street, Arlington, VA 22204
2. Harvey Hall - 850 S. Greenbrier St., Arlington, VA 22204
3. Virginia Gardens - 1712 S. Taylor St., Arlington, VA 22204
4. Rinker at Gates of Ballston - 4108 4th St. N, Arlington, VA 22203
5. The Berkeley - 2910 S. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22206
6. Woodbury Park/The Frederick - 2230 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22201

Contact: Cindy Rozon, rozon@ahcinc.org


Girls Rock! - Programming

Girls Rock! DC Year-Round programming/committee volunteers as well as annual week-long summer day camp (usually at end of July, 2016 camp dates TBD.) Open to musicians and non-musicians for instruction, workshops, food prep, equipment, admin, and support staffing as well as year-round planning committee. All leadership roles are (trans and cis) women-lead, all genders welcome to volunteer for support roles. Roles for all bodies and abilities.

Contact: Jacqueline Keller, volunteer@girlsrockdc.org