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To supplement the efforts of current staff, we are seeking volunteers interested in working with homeless clients by working in obtaining their General Education Development (GED) diploma. Tutors shall be responsible for tutoring high-risk young adults in Math, Reading, Writing, and Social Studies. They will assist students in obtaining their. . . more

Friends of Guest House needs volunteers to tutor residents (women who have recently been incarcerated for non-violent crimes) to prepare for the GED. These women are in need of a GED to get better jobs and to be able to function better in the community. They are motivated. . . more

The Arlington Philharmonic Association has continuing requirements for volunteers with a wide range of skills, for example ushering at Arlington Philharmonic concerts, updating our website, preparing public-outreach mail-outs, managing and updating databases, and contacting underwriter organizations. People with handicaps are welcome. Competence in languages other than English. . . more

Youth for Understanding (YFU) is one of the world's largest and most respected international exchange programs! Help us welcome the world home by hosting a high school age international student for an academic school year or semester. A YFU exchange student becomes a member of your family, participates in family. . . more

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington D.C. Needs You! Are you a caring person looking for a rewarding activity that allows you to give back to your community? Volunteers are urgently needed at our Northern Virginia Ronald McDonald House on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Volunteers. . . more

Help out with a variety of tasks during our 1st Annual Classic Golf Tournament taking place at Laurel Hill Golf Club in Lorton. Volunteers are needed to assist with each of the following: 1. Admission - greet spectators and help with ticket sales at admission gates, off-course parking lots, and clubhouse. 2.. . . more

The Arlington Philharmonic seeks experienced grant proposal writer who enthusiastically supports the Arlington Philharmonic’s mission and philosophy, to lead the Philharmonic’s grant-writing initiative as part of a larger financial development plan. The mission of the Arlington Philharmonic is to build a first-class symphony in Arlington, to make classical music available. . . more

Opera NOVA, a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer non-profit organization, is looking for Grant Writers. Specific responsibilities include: 1. Generate proposals and supporting documents 2. Maintain and implement funding calendar activities 3. Identify funding opportunities to match Opera NOVA’s needs 4. Follow up on denied grant applications to better understand our own shortcomings Opera NOVA is dedicated to. . . more

Support The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command with grant-writing and sponsorship development. This position is generally 10-15 hours per week during the school year and full time in the summer. The position will run for one semester with the possibility of extension. Responsibilities: 1. Research for and write grant applications to. . . more

Boat People SOS (BPSOS) is a national Vietnamese-American community-based organization with 32 years of service and 10 branch offices across the U.S. The Grants Management Intern will work with the Grants Manager on projects related to grants research, prospective funding research, grant writing, and data entry related to grants management.. . . more

We need a competent, artistic, creative and skilled graphic designer to help us with printed and online artwork. Our dance company is active in the community and often partners with other artistic disciplines; immediacy and interaction are hallmarks of the organization and should feed into all the representative graphic. . . more

Would appreciate help creating graphics we can use on our web site. You would work at you schedule in your location. We would communicate via email and perhaps occasional face to face meetings. more

A Smile and Helping Hand are all you need! Answer the phone and greet visitors at our Reception Desk. It's one of the most important jobs here! You can do 2-4 hours shifts, once a week- more or less. No lifting or direct pt care. Seniors, Veterans, Home. . . more

There are several, isolated, older adult residents of Falls Church, who need transportation to grocery stores, banks, a laundromat, and other places. Grocery shopping is normally done bi-weekly. Schedules are flexible (with preference for day-time hours) and the time commitment is normally 2-4 hrs/month. more

Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) is recruiting facilitators to lead courses in the Arlington County Detention Facility. This unique opportunity will allow individuals to work with people who are in critical need of your help, while aiding the rehabilitation process and making our communities safer. Facilitators can lead. . . more

Are you an immigrant or the child of immigrants? Want to share your experiences and career path with teenagers like yourself? If you answered yes, then consider being a guest speaker in our after-school programs for low-income immigrant youth! Guest speakers typically spend 10-15 minutes sharing their personal story and offer advice to. . . more