1 DIRECT SERVICE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES “It is essential to draw near to new forms of poverty and vulnerability, in which we are called to recognize the suffering Christ, even if this appears to bring us no tangible and immediate benefits. I think of the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned, and many others.” – Pope Francis, Joy of the Gospel Direct service allows Holy Trinity parishioners a chance to help, which is how St. Ignatius described service – nothing lofty, simply helping and working side-by-side with others. This kind of service allows us to form relationships, show solidarity, and learn and work with others, particularly the poor and vulnerable. It also allows us to share the life that God has given us. Below is a list of the service opportunities available to Holy Trinity parishioners at agencies that the parish supports through its tithe grants. For additional information on specific opportunity, please contact the agency representative listed. For additional opportunities in Northern Virginia, or Montgomery County, MD please see the listing of local volunteer agencies at the end of this document. And, for general information about a listed agency or volunteer opportunity, please contact Kate Tromble at [email protected]. A WIDER CIRCLE 9159-C Brookville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 608-3504 www.awidercircle.org Agency contact: Mark Bergel, [email protected], sign-up via www.awidercircle.org; HT Contact: Joyce Forrest A Wider Circle helps individuals and families lift themselves out of poverty by, among other things, providing furniture and household goods to families moving out of shelters, living in neglected neighborhoods, or simply living without their basic needs met. Volunteer opportunities include collecting, sorting and delivering furniture and food donations, helping organize the warehouse where clients “shop” for furniture and household items, and helping with office support. BRIGHT BEGINNINGS 128 M Street NW, Washington DC 20001 (202) 842-9090 www.brightbeginningsinc.org Volunteer contact: LeNesha Brown, [email protected]; HT Contact: Ann Friedman Bright Beginnings is a child development center providing interventions for homeless families and their children. Bright Beginnings provides education, health and developmental assessments, onsite therapeutic services, family case management, and intensive family support. Volunteer opportunities
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DIRECT SERVICE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
“It is essential to draw near to new forms of poverty and vulnerability, in which we are called to
recognize the suffering Christ, even if this appears to bring us no tangible and immediate benefits. I
think of the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly
isolated and abandoned, and many others.” – Pope Francis, Joy of the Gospel
Direct service allows Holy Trinity parishioners a chance to help, which is how St. Ignatius described
service – nothing lofty, simply helping and working side-by-side with others. This kind of service allows
us to form relationships, show solidarity, and learn and work with others, particularly the poor and
vulnerable. It also allows us to share the life that God has given us.
Below is a list of the service opportunities available to Holy Trinity parishioners at agencies that the
parish supports through its tithe grants. For additional information on specific opportunity, please
contact the agency representative listed. For additional opportunities in Northern Virginia, or
Montgomery County, MD please see the listing of local volunteer agencies at the end of this document.
And, for general information about a listed agency or volunteer opportunity, please contact Kate
If you and your family members only have a limited amount to time to volunteer, you don’t what to spend a lot of that time traveling to and from the place where you serve. Look into the hundreds of volunteer opportunities that exist in your local communities. All the local community governments in the DC Metro area support services that promote volunteerism and have ways to connect your interests with a community’s needs. Opportunities also exist to earn Student Service Learning Hours.
Here’s contact information for these various volunteer offices.
Our Vision: All Alexandrians are engaged to make a difference in our community. Our Mission: The mission of Volunteer Alexandria is to build a better community by inspiring and mobilizing people to volunteer. In order to sign up or express interest in any of our volunteer opportunities and activities, you’ll need to create an account so you can login. Complete the information to get started. For both there is a sign up option where you can list your interests and talents and find a match for what you want to do and what a local organization needs. Marion Brunken, Executive Director, [email protected]. 123 North Alfred Street, 1st Floor, Alexandria, VA, 22314 Phone: 703.836.2176, Fax: 703.683.1793 [email protected], www.alexandria.gov/volunteer
Arlington County
Volunteer Arlington offers the Online Volunteer Connection
(http://volunteer.truist.com/acvo/volunteer/) to help volunteers find opportunities with
local nonprofits, government agencies and community organizations. The Online
Volunteer Connection includes a search tool that allows users to search for
opportunities based on a variety of criteria such as availability, location, and interests as
well as a calendar that lists date-specific opportunities.
Volunteer Arlington 2100 Washington Blvd 3rd Floor Arlington, Virginia 22204 703-228-1760 Email: [email protected] Fairfax County
Volunteer Fairfax
Networking and promotion of local volunteerism. Programs, services, events calendar and opportunities. 10530 Page Ave, Fairfax, VA 22030, (703) 246-3460
Are you retiring and entering the next "act" of your life? Are you seeking new challenges
and opportunities to make an impact in your community? Do you believe in the power of
change? Join the Lifetime Leadership Program!
Volunteers for Change
Volunteers for Change members are part of a 20 year legacy of service! This flexibile,
weekend and evening volunteer program will help you squeeze a little service into your
daily life. Join us for a 1-hour orientation and gain access to 55+ projects each month.
Or, if you would like to find a new, fun way to spend time with your family, consider
family volunteering. Give Together: A Family Volunteer Day is an event for families to
make a difference in the community. This event is hosted annually on the MLK Jr. Day
of Service. Donating time with each other is always a unique way for your family to
spend time together while helping your community. Family volunteer opportunities are
available on VolunteerNow! as well as through Volunteer Fairfax's events such
as VolunteerFest®. . . Be sure to also check our Community Events calendar for other
activities around the area
For seniors volunteering in Virginia
RSVP is America's largest volunteer network for people age 55 and older. In Northern
Virginia, RSVP volunteers are responding to community needs in and around Arlington
County, Fairfax County and the City of Alexandria. Individuals choose how, where, and
how often they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours
per week.
Visit RSVP-Northern Virginia to learn more.
Questions? Contact Emily Duda, RSVP Program Manager: 703-246-3466 or Courtney
Kurzweil, RSVP Volunteer Specialist: 703-403-5360
Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Volunteer Center connects individuals and groups to ongoing service opportunities and one-time projects in our community. The Center is part of Montgomery County Government's Office of Community Partnership. Search with our online database which lists hundreds of volunteer opportunities, including all that are pre-approved for Student Service Learning (SSL) hours. Other programs we offer include the Pro Bono Consulting Volunteer Program, RSVP, Days of Service, and more! Or, if you don't want to use the on line data base, call the numbers below.
Montgomery County Volunteer Center, 12900 Middlebrook Road, Suite 1600, Germantown, MD 20874, Phone: 240-777-2600 Fax: 240-777-2601 www.Montgomeryserves.org [email protected] Molly Callaway, Operations Manager, 240-777-2607, [email protected]
District of Columbia
Serve DC – The Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism is the District Government agency dedicated to promoting service as an innovative, sustainable solution to address community needs. As the DC Commission for National & Community Service, Serve DC transforms communities by administering AmeriCorps funding to local organizations; creating safe neighborhoods by training and mobilizing residents to respond to emergencies and disasters; and engaging District communities by facilitating public, private and government partnerships and providing meaningful service opportunities.
Jeffrey D. Richardson Executive Director & Chief Service Officer Serve DC Frank D Reeves Municipal Center 2000 14th Street, NW, Suite 101, Washington, DC 20009