Adult Directory 2013

XVII. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES/COMMUNITY
SERVICE
The following is a list of organizations and programs that accept volunteers to aid with
their respective mission. The list is by no means exhaustive. The Washington
metropolitan area offers hundreds of volunteer opportunities for persons and groups
looking to offer their services.
Volunteer opportunities are also available at most not-for-profit organizations, to include
churches, school, and government agencies. Organizations expect volunteers to be drug
and alcohol free, trustworthy, and able to conduct themselves in a cordial and friendly
manner. Some organizations require that volunteers fulfill set hours of training before
engaging with the work of the agency.
Organizations appreciate volunteers who demonstrate a dedication and commitment to
fulfilling the mission of the organization. Being court ordered to perform community
service is not necessarily a bar to volunteering. Volunteering should be viewed as a
learning experience and an opportunity to help and not only as an extension of
punishment. Volunteers should maintain a daily log of their activities with the
organization even if the referring agency does not require a log. Activity logs should
include: Date of service, hours and location of service, activity performed, supervisors
name and signature.
Organization
19 th Street Baptist Church
4606 16 th Street, NW 20011
(202) 882-7345 www.nsbcdc.org
Ambassador Baptist Church
1412 Minnesota Ave, SE 20032
(202) 678-1993
www.theambassadorbaptistchurch.org
Anacostia Watershed Society
4302 Baltimore Avenue, Bladensburg, MD
20710 (301) 699-6204
www.anacostiaws.org
Bethesda Cares www.bethesdacares.com
7728 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 907-9244
Bread for The City
1525 7 th Street, NW 20001
(202) 265-2400 www.breadforthecity.org
1640 Good Hope Road, SE 20020
(202) 561-8587, Fax (202) 574-1536
Capital Area Food Bank
4800 Puerto Rico Ave, NE 20017
(202) 644-9800
www.capitalareafoodbank.org
Service Description
Maintenance: Dusting, sweeping,
gathering leaves, setting-up for events.
Help in the food pantry and clothing
closet.
Work to preserve health and enjoyment of
the Anacostia watershed. Volunteers help
clean up the watershed.
Serve meals for lunch, sort, and distribute
clothing.
Provides clothing, food, medical care,
legal assistance and social service.
Volunteers needed to help organize
clothing and food, and fundraising
activities.
Distributes donated food to the hungry.
Volunteers needed to sort food, pack
lunch bag, and work on conveyer belt in
the warehouse. Sign-up online.
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