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• A-CHEN Ambassador

  Ongoing | AARP Nationwide

  The Center for Health Equity through Nursing (A-CHEN) Ambassador Program is a group of individuals who are equity minded nurse leaders who are committed to serve as advocates of the Center for Health Equity through Nursing. A-CHEN Ambassadors will…. Read More »

• DC Ombudsman volunteer

  Ongoing | Legal Counsel for the Elderly

  We are seeking seniors to become part of the Office of the District of Columbia Long-Term Care Ombudsman (DCLTCO) volunteer team. The DCLTCO empowers and helps residents of long-term care facilities resolve problems, answer questions, and improve…. Read More »

• AARP Nurse Volunteer

  Ongoing | AARP Nationwide

  AARP Nurse Volunteers are volunteers with a nursing background who are involved with any of our opportunities. The opportunities to volunteer and offer your expertise and skills vary. We have opportunities to help with caregiving initiatives,…. Read More »

• Ethel Gathering Organizer

  Ongoing | AARP Nationwide

  As The Ethel Gathering Organizer, you will be pivotal in fostering connections and creating memorable experiences within The Ethel community. You can bring women together, organize events in your community, and contribute to a vibrant and growing…. Read More »

• Driver Safety Instructor, English Language

  Ongoing | Driver Safety

  Teach Smart Driver courses in English in your assigned state. Read More »

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• Visitor Information Volunteer

  Ongoing | National Museum of African American History and Culture

  Visitor Information Volunteers create opportunities for visitors to engage with the museum’s content in a meaningful way. Volunteers are stationed at the Welcome Desk and strategically throughout... Read More »

• Fall Volunteer Opportunities: Empower Adult Refugees through English Education!

  Ongoing | Washington English Center

  The Washington English Center (WEC), a DC-based nonprofit organization, is looking for volunteers to teach and/or tutor ESOL to adult immigrants and refugees this Fall! No teaching experience... Read More »

• Volunteer Recruitment Team Member

  Ongoing | Red Cross

  The Red Cross is looking for dedicated Volunteer Recruiters in Washington, DC.What We Offer:Comprehensive training and support. A chance to develop valuable recruitment and communication skills.The... Read More »

• Social Inclusion Research Opportunity

  Ongoing | Environmental Peacebuilding Organization

  The Environmental Peacebuilding Association is seeking Visiting Researchers (graduate degree holders or professionals), Law Clerks (current law students), and Research Interns (current or recent... Read More »

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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.

Local Volunteer Events

• Coffee with Kathy and George in Howard County

  Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET

  East Columbia 50+ Senior Center

  Columbia, MD

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• Coffee's with Kathy and George in Howard County

  Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET

  East Columbia 50+ Senior Center

  Columbia, MD

  Read More »

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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Nationwide	<p>AARP Nurse Volunteers are volunteers with a nursing background who are involved with any of our opportunities. The opportunities to volunteer and offer your expertise and skills vary. We have opportunities to help with caregiving initiatives,&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000001c1H4IAI" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Nationwide	<p>As The Ethel Gathering Organizer, you will be pivotal in fostering connections and creating memorable experiences within The Ethel community. You can bring women together, organize events in your community, and contribute to a vibrant and growing&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oHo000003CTZ3IAO" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | Driver Safety	<p>Teach Smart Driver courses in English in your assigned state. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CweGAAS" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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			<h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161873" target="_blank">Fall Volunteer Opportunities: Empower Adult Refugees through English Education!</a></h4>
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			<h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161637" target="_blank">Volunteer Recruitment Team Member</a></h4>
			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | Red Cross			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> July 19, 2024</p>-->
			<p>The Red Cross is looking for dedicated Volunteer Recruiters in Washington, DC.What We Offer:Comprehensive training and support. A chance to develop valuable recruitment and communication skills.The... 
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Nationwide	<p>The Center for Health Equity through Nursing (A-CHEN) Ambassador Program is a group of individuals who are equity minded nurse leaders who are committed to serve as advocates of the Center for Health Equity through Nursing.  A-CHEN Ambassadors will&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1o3l000004cSQPAA2" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | Legal Counsel for the Elderly	<p>We are seeking seniors to become part of the Office of the District of Columbia Long-Term Care Ombudsman (DCLTCO) volunteer team. The DCLTCO empowers and helps residents of long-term care facilities resolve problems, answer questions, and improve&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxVgAAK" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Nationwide	<p>AARP Nurse Volunteers are volunteers with a nursing background who are involved with any of our opportunities. The opportunities to volunteer and offer your expertise and skills vary. We have opportunities to help with caregiving initiatives,&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000001c1H4IAI" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Nationwide	<p>As The Ethel Gathering Organizer, you will be pivotal in fostering connections and creating memorable experiences within The Ethel community. You can bring women together, organize events in your community, and contribute to a vibrant and growing&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oHo000003CTZ3IAO" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | Driver Safety	<p>Teach Smart Driver courses in English in your assigned state. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CweGAAS" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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