Saturday, May 18, 2013
Looking for ways to give back? Here is a list of opportunities from Volunteer Alexandria.
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Saturday, May 18
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. Volunteer Alexandria — Volunteer Reception Center Orientation Available 123 N. Alfred Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 • Website: volunteeralexandria.org. Volunteer Alexandria is looking for volunteers who would like to help run Volunteer Reception Centers, should a disaster affect the Alexandria area. A VRC provides a central location where spontaneous, unaffiliated volunteers can go to be placed in volunteer positions to assist with disaster recovery. On May 29, Volunteer Alexandria will conduct a VRC orientation from 1 p.m. -2 p.m. …
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
There are multiple opportunities to become involved.
Want to give back to your community but don’t know how? Here’s an easy way to lend a hand this week. Now in its sixth year, Spring for Alexandria offers multiple opportunities for residents to become involved in volunteer efforts. ACT for Alexandria, Volunteer Alexandria, the Alexandria Jaycees and the City of Alexandria are co-hosting the three-day celebration of giving and service throughout the city Thursday through Saturday. Events include the Generations of Giving Gala on Thursday; the Business Philanthropy Summit, Community Service Day and Market Square Party on Friday; and Alexandria Gives and “Lemonaide” Day on Saturday. Spring for Alexandria raises hundreds of thousands of dollars that are used by the partners to improve the …
Monday, April 8, 2013
The 15h Annual Business Philanthropy Summit will be May 3.
Volunteer Alexandria is holding its 15h Annual Business Philanthropy Summit on May 3. The event takes place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 2932 King St. The summit is sponsored by Capital One. The summit is a breakfast event that brings together businesses and nonprofit agencies to discuss community needs and celebrate local philanthropy. Channel 7 is a media sponsor, and Rebecca Cooper will be the emcee. Tickets can be purchased here. Prices are $35 for a one-person ticket and $125 for a nonprofit display table. Sponsorships are available starting at $500.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Looking for ways to give back? Here is a list of opportunities from Volunteer Alexandria.
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Saturday, March 23
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. Volunteer Alexandria — Community Service Day Site Coordinators 123 N. Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Website: volunteeralexandria.org. Community Service Day involves hundreds of volunteers who will join together on Friday, May 3 to volunteer at dozens of nonprofit agencies throughout the city. Site coordinators are needed to assist with project development between now and May 3 and overseeing 3-5 sites on the date of the event. Contact: mail@volunteeralexandria.org. Volunteer Alexandria — Community Service Day Volunteer …
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Volunteer Alexandria has a round-up of places you can volunteer this spring. Check out these opportunities.
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. Alexandria Childhood Obesity Action Network — Garden Volunteers Ruby Tucker Family Center, 322 Tancil Court Website: healthieralexandria.org Volunteers needed to work with youth ages 5 to 9 years old in the “I Can Shine” vegetable garden every Tuesday from March 15 to Oct. 15. Contact: Alice Reid, reida64@aol.com. Christ House — Emergency Assistance Hotline Receptionist(s) 131 S. West Street, Alexandria Website: ccda.net/volunteer Volunteers needed to answer calls for assistance. Bilingual skills in Spanish are a plus. Training is …
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Alexandria Childhood Obesity Action Network, Literacy Council of Northern Virginia and other opportunities to give back.
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Saturday, March 2
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. Alexandria Childhood Obesity Action Network – Garden Volunteers Ruby Tucker Family Center, 322 Tancil Court, Alexandria, VA 22314 Website: healthieralexandria.org. Volunteers needed to work with youth ages 5-9 years old in the “I Can Shine” vegetable garden every Tuesday from March 15 to October 15, 2013. Contact: Alice Reid, reida64@aol.com. Literacy Council of Northern Virginia — Basic Literacy Tutors Website: lcnv.org Volunteers are needed to tutor English-speaking adults seeking to improve their reading and writing skills. Each …
Saturday, February 16, 2013
ALIVE!, Child & Family Network Center and other opportunities to give back.
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Saturday, February 16
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, …
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Lend your skills or free time to those who need it with these volunteer opportunities.
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. Alexandria Symphony Orchestra — House Volunteers 2121 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 Website: alexsym.org Volunteers are needed for our concerts and events, including ushering, ticket taking, Will Call ticket distribution and concession work. Volunteers are also needed in the office a specific times of year or during specific projects. Contact: Jessica Wisser, 703-548-0885 or email@alexsym.org. Alexandria Tutoring Consortium (ATC) — Tutors 323 South Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Website: alexandriatutors.org Need …
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Volunteer Alexandria brings you opportunities to make a difference in the community.
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Saturday, February 2
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. Alexandria Symphony Orchestra — House Volunteers 2121 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 Website: www.alexsym.org Volunteers are needed for our concerts and events, including ushering, ticket taking, Will Call ticket distribution and concession work. Volunteers are also needed in the office a specific times of year or during specific projects. Contact: Jessica Wisser, 703.548.0885 or email@alexsym.org. Alexandria Tutoring Consortium (ATC) — Tutors 323 South Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Website: alexandriatutors.org. Need …
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Volunteer Alexandria brings you opportunities to make a difference in the community this weekend and beyond.
Volunteer Alexandria has compiled the following Hotlist of local opportunities. Please contact the agency directly if you are interested. Alexandria Boards and Commissions — Citizen Participation Volunteers Website: alexandriava.gov/Boards The City of Alexandria has a strong commitment to citizen participation as evidenced by the number of citizen boards and commissions established by City Council. All applicants must complete a Personal Data Record Form and return it to the City Clerk’s Office or file the form electronically via the City’s website no later than 5 p.m. Feb. 1. Contact: Jackie Henderson in the City Clerk/Clerk of Council Office at 703-746-4550. Empowered Women International — Women Career Mentors 320 South Henry Street, …
