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Once... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151243" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Positive Black Male Role Models for DC's Youth in Foster Care</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! 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BEST Kids Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentoring for youth ages 6-21 in the DC foster... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150536" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> </ul> <div style="padding: 10px 0px 1px;"> <p> <a href="https://createthegood.org/volunteer-search?postal_code=20001&intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLCTG-20140805-WASHINGTON-DC" class="btn" title="More Volunteer Opportunities">More Volunteer Opportunities <span class="icon-arrow_right"></span></a> </p> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- volunteering page --> <!-- deleted but saved in modules --> <div style="margin:15px 0;"><iframe name="brightcove-player" title="Volunteering" src='//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/ryhhcDoG_default/index.html?videoId=6307367719112' allowfullscreen frameborder=0 width="100%" height="300px"></iframe> <p>When you join our inclusive family of volunteers, we’ll provide all of the training and support you need to make a difference, make new connections and have fun at the same time.</p> </div> <div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Local Volunteer Events</h2> </header> <ul class="list"> <li class="item " data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-9 col-xs-8 "> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-george-cln5p85pfvv.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COFFEE-WITH-KATHY-AND-GEORGE-IN-HOWARD-COUNTY">Coffee with Kathy and George in Howard County</a></h2> <p class="time"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-george-cln5p85pfvv.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COFFEE-WITH-KATHY-AND-GEORGE-IN-HOWARD-COUNTY">Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET</a></p> <p class="venue">East Columbia 50+ Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Columbia, MD </p> <div class="links"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-george-cln5p85pfvv.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-READMORE-COFFEE-WITH-KATHY-AND-GEORGE-IN-HOWARD-COUNTY">Read More »</a></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item " data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-9 col-xs-8 "> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-xenia-qxn973s2yfp.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COFFEE-WITH-KATHY-AND-XENIA-IN-MONTGOMERY-COUNTY">Coffee with Kathy and Xenia in Montgomery County</a></h2> <p class="time"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-xenia-qxn973s2yfp.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COFFEE-WITH-KATHY-AND-XENIA-IN-MONTGOMERY-COUNTY">Thursday, Oct 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET</a></p> <p class="venue">Twinbrook Community Recreational Center</p> <p class="loc">Rockville, MD </p> <div class="links"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-xenia-qxn973s2yfp.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-READMORE-COFFEE-WITH-KATHY-AND-XENIA-IN-MONTGOMERY-COUNTY">Read More »</a></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item " data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-9 col-xs-8 "> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-george-8cncj6cszdf.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COFFEE-WITH-KATHY-AND-GEORGE-IN-HOWARD-COUNTY">Coffee with Kathy and George in Howard County</a></h2> <p class="time"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-george-8cncj6cszdf.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COFFEE-WITH-KATHY-AND-GEORGE-IN-HOWARD-COUNTY">Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET</a></p> <p class="venue">East Columbia 50+ Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Columbia, MD </p> <div class="links"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-george-8cncj6cszdf.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-READMORE-COFFEE-WITH-KATHY-AND-GEORGE-IN-HOWARD-COUNTY">Read More »</a></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item " data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-9 col-xs-8 "> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-george-l8n7gc7474s.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COFFEES-WITH-KATHY-AND-GEORGE-IN-HOWARD-COUNTY">Coffee's with Kathy and George in Howard County</a></h2> <p class="time"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-george-l8n7gc7474s.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COFFEES-WITH-KATHY-AND-GEORGE-IN-HOWARD-COUNTY">Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET</a></p> <p class="venue">East Columbia 50+ Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Columbia, MD </p> <div class="links"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-george-l8n7gc7474s.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-READMORE-COFFEES-WITH-KATHY-AND-GEORGE-IN-HOWARD-COUNTY">Read More »</a></div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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Join our community of over 350 volunteers to teach either... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151295" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151243" target="_blank">Make Blankets for Animal Shelters</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Comfort for Critters <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 04, 2022</p>--> <p>We are looking for volunteers to create handmade blankets to comfort homeless pets living in animal shelters. The blankets may be knit, crocheted, sewn, quilted or made with fleece material. Once... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151243" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Positive Black Male Role Models for DC's Youth in Foster Care</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! BEST Kids Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentoring for youth ages 6-21 in the DC foster... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150536" target="_blank">Volunteers Needed - Mentor a Youth in Foster Care!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! 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Join our community of over 350 volunteers to teach either... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151295" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151243" target="_blank">Make Blankets for Animal Shelters</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Comfort for Critters <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 04, 2022</p>--> <p>We are looking for volunteers to create handmade blankets to comfort homeless pets living in animal shelters. The blankets may be knit, crocheted, sewn, quilted or made with fleece material. 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BEST Kids Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentoring for youth ages 6-21 in the DC foster... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150536" target="_blank">Volunteers Needed - Mentor a Youth in Foster Care!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! 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Join our community of over 350 volunteers to teach either... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151295" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151243" target="_blank">Make Blankets for Animal Shelters</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Comfort for Critters <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 04, 2022</p>--> <p>We are looking for volunteers to create handmade blankets to comfort homeless pets living in animal shelters. The blankets may be knit, crocheted, sewn, quilted or made with fleece material. Once... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151243" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Positive Black Male Role Models for DC's Youth in Foster Care</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! BEST Kids Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentoring for youth ages 6-21 in the DC foster... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150536" target="_blank">Volunteers Needed - Mentor a Youth in Foster Care!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! 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Join our community of over 350 volunteers to teach either... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151295" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151243" target="_blank">Make Blankets for Animal Shelters</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Comfort for Critters <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 04, 2022</p>--> <p>We are looking for volunteers to create handmade blankets to comfort homeless pets living in animal shelters. The blankets may be knit, crocheted, sewn, quilted or made with fleece material. Once... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151243" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Positive Black Male Role Models for DC's Youth in Foster Care</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! BEST Kids Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentoring for youth ages 6-21 in the DC foster... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150536" target="_blank">Volunteers Needed - Mentor a Youth in Foster Care!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! 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Join our community of over 350 volunteers to teach either... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151295" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151243" target="_blank">Make Blankets for Animal Shelters</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Comfort for Critters <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 04, 2022</p>--> <p>We are looking for volunteers to create handmade blankets to comfort homeless pets living in animal shelters. The blankets may be knit, crocheted, sewn, quilted or made with fleece material. Once... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151243" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Positive Black Male Role Models for DC's Youth in Foster Care</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! BEST Kids Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentoring for youth ages 6-21 in the DC foster... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150536" target="_blank">Volunteers Needed - Mentor a Youth in Foster Care!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! 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Columbia, MD
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Columbia, MD
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Join our community of over 350 volunteers to teach either... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151295" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151243" target="_blank">Make Blankets for Animal Shelters</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Comfort for Critters <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 04, 2022</p>--> <p>We are looking for volunteers to create handmade blankets to comfort homeless pets living in animal shelters. The blankets may be knit, crocheted, sewn, quilted or made with fleece material. 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BEST Kids Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentoring for youth ages 6-21 in the DC foster... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150536" target="_blank">Volunteers Needed - Mentor a Youth in Foster Care!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! 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Once... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151243" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Positive Black Male Role Models for DC's Youth in Foster Care</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! BEST Kids Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentoring for youth ages 6-21 in the DC foster... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150536" target="_blank">Volunteers Needed - Mentor a Youth in Foster Care!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! 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Join our community of over 350 volunteers to teach either... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151295" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151243" target="_blank">Make Blankets for Animal Shelters</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Comfort for Critters <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 04, 2022</p>--> <p>We are looking for volunteers to create handmade blankets to comfort homeless pets living in animal shelters. The blankets may be knit, crocheted, sewn, quilted or made with fleece material. 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BEST Kids Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentoring for youth ages 6-21 in the DC foster... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150536" target="_blank">Volunteers Needed - Mentor a Youth in Foster Care!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! 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Once... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151243" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Positive Black Male Role Models for DC's Youth in Foster Care</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! BEST Kids Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentoring for youth ages 6-21 in the DC foster... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150536" target="_blank">Volunteers Needed - Mentor a Youth in Foster Care!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! 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Join our community of over 350 volunteers to teach either... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151295" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151243" target="_blank">Make Blankets for Animal Shelters</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Comfort for Critters <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 04, 2022</p>--> <p>We are looking for volunteers to create handmade blankets to comfort homeless pets living in animal shelters. The blankets may be knit, crocheted, sewn, quilted or made with fleece material. 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BEST Kids Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentoring for youth ages 6-21 in the DC foster... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150536" target="_blank">Volunteers Needed - Mentor a Youth in Foster Care!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! 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Once... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151243" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Positive Black Male Role Models for DC's Youth in Foster Care</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! BEST Kids Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentoring for youth ages 6-21 in the DC foster... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150536" target="_blank">Volunteers Needed - Mentor a Youth in Foster Care!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! 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Join our community of over 350 volunteers to teach either... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151295" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151243" target="_blank">Make Blankets for Animal Shelters</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Comfort for Critters <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 04, 2022</p>--> <p>We are looking for volunteers to create handmade blankets to comfort homeless pets living in animal shelters. The blankets may be knit, crocheted, sewn, quilted or made with fleece material. 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BEST Kids Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentoring for youth ages 6-21 in the DC foster... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150536" target="_blank">Volunteers Needed - Mentor a Youth in Foster Care!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! 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Join our community of over 350 volunteers to teach either... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151295" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151243" target="_blank">Make Blankets for Animal Shelters</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Comfort for Critters <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 04, 2022</p>--> <p>We are looking for volunteers to create handmade blankets to comfort homeless pets living in animal shelters. The blankets may be knit, crocheted, sewn, quilted or made with fleece material. 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BEST Kids Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentoring for youth ages 6-21 in the DC foster... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150536" target="_blank">Volunteers Needed - Mentor a Youth in Foster Care!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! 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Once... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151243" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Positive Black Male Role Models for DC's Youth in Foster Care</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! 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Join our community of over 350 volunteers to teach either... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151295" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.151243" target="_blank">Make Blankets for Animal Shelters</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Comfort for Critters <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 04, 2022</p>--> <p>We are looking for volunteers to create handmade blankets to comfort homeless pets living in animal shelters. The blankets may be knit, crocheted, sewn, quilted or made with fleece material. 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BEST Kids Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentoring for youth ages 6-21 in the DC foster... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150535" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150536" target="_blank">Volunteers Needed - Mentor a Youth in Foster Care!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BEST Kids <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> April 20, 2022</p>--> <p>BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth in foster care! BEST Kids Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentoring for youth ages 6-21 in the DC foster... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.150536" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> </ul> <div style="padding: 10px 0px 1px;"> <p> <a href="https://createthegood.org/volunteer-search?postal_code=20001&intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLCTG-20140805-WASHINGTON-DC" class="btn" title="More Volunteer Opportunities">More Volunteer Opportunities <span class="icon-arrow_right"></span></a> </p> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- volunteering page --> <!-- deleted but saved in modules --> <div style="margin:15px 0;"><iframe name="brightcove-player" title="Volunteering" src='//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/ryhhcDoG_default/index.html?videoId=6307367719112' allowfullscreen frameborder=0 width="100%" height="300px"></iframe> <p>When you join our inclusive family of volunteers, we’ll provide all of the training and support you need to make a difference, make new connections and have fun at the same time.</p> </div> <div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Local Volunteer Events</h2> </header> <ul class="list"> <li class="item " data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-9 col-xs-8 "> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-george-cln5p85pfvv.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COFFEE-WITH-KATHY-AND-GEORGE-IN-HOWARD-COUNTY">Coffee with Kathy and George in Howard County</a></h2> <p class="time"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-george-cln5p85pfvv.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COFFEE-WITH-KATHY-AND-GEORGE-IN-HOWARD-COUNTY">Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET</a></p> <p class="venue">East Columbia 50+ Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Columbia, MD </p> <div class="links"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-george-cln5p85pfvv.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-READMORE-COFFEE-WITH-KATHY-AND-GEORGE-IN-HOWARD-COUNTY">Read More »</a></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item " data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-9 col-xs-8 "> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-xenia-qxn973s2yfp.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COFFEE-WITH-KATHY-AND-XENIA-IN-MONTGOMERY-COUNTY">Coffee with Kathy and Xenia in Montgomery County</a></h2> <p class="time"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-xenia-qxn973s2yfp.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COFFEE-WITH-KATHY-AND-XENIA-IN-MONTGOMERY-COUNTY">Thursday, Oct 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET</a></p> <p class="venue">Twinbrook Community Recreational Center</p> <p class="loc">Rockville, MD </p> <div class="links"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-xenia-qxn973s2yfp.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-READMORE-COFFEE-WITH-KATHY-AND-XENIA-IN-MONTGOMERY-COUNTY">Read More »</a></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item " data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-9 col-xs-8 "> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-george-8cncj6cszdf.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COFFEE-WITH-KATHY-AND-GEORGE-IN-HOWARD-COUNTY">Coffee with Kathy and George in Howard County</a></h2> <p class="time"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-george-8cncj6cszdf.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COFFEE-WITH-KATHY-AND-GEORGE-IN-HOWARD-COUNTY">Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET</a></p> <p class="venue">East Columbia 50+ Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Columbia, MD </p> <div class="links"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-george-8cncj6cszdf.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-READMORE-COFFEE-WITH-KATHY-AND-GEORGE-IN-HOWARD-COUNTY">Read More »</a></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item " data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-9 col-xs-8 "> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-george-l8n7gc7474s.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COFFEES-WITH-KATHY-AND-GEORGE-IN-HOWARD-COUNTY">Coffee's with Kathy and George in Howard County</a></h2> <p class="time"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-george-l8n7gc7474s.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COFFEES-WITH-KATHY-AND-GEORGE-IN-HOWARD-COUNTY">Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET</a></p> <p class="venue">East Columbia 50+ Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Columbia, MD </p> <div class="links"><a href="/aarp-event/coffee-with-kathy-and-george-l8n7gc7474s.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-READMORE-COFFEES-WITH-KATHY-AND-GEORGE-IN-HOWARD-COUNTY">Read More »</a></div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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