Volunteer Job Mentor - Virtual
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Support the Education and Workforce Development program as Volunteer Job Mentor! The Volunteer Job Mentor will work one-on-one with clients to help navigate the job search cycle by assisting with job applications, resumes, cover letters, and mock interviews.This volunteer opportunity will be done virtually. Each volunteer will be assigned a Catholic Charities email address, and will have to complete a criminal background check.
This opportunity has a flexible schedule, and is perfect for a volunteer who is unable to commit to a regular schedule.
Contact Person: Elisabeth Ivancie
Contact Phone: (571) 208-1572
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Mother of Mercy Free Clinics New Volunteers - (To register, click on the "Sign Up" box on this page)
Volunteers are urgently needed for Catholic Charities Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinics. The clinic provides free, quality healthcare to low income individuals who are uninsured or under-insured. Volunteers are needed in a variety of roles:- Medical (primary care, specialists, nurses, pharmacists etc.)- Administrative (general office duties, volunteer coordination, front desk, etc.)- Interpreting (virtual and in-person)Covid-19 safety guidelines are being strictly followed. Admin volunteers must be 15 years of age or older; other volunteers roles must be 18 years of age or older. Some volunteering can be done as your schedule permits, other roles require a regular, ongoing commitment. Shifts are typically 3-4 hours. An initial interview, brief training over Zoom, and completed paperwork including a background check are required for most positions before you can begin volunteering. Please note, we are unable to award service hours to fulfill court-ordered community service requirements.Thank you for your interest in supporting the Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinics!
Contact Person: Volunteer Coordinator
Contact Phone: (703) 335-2779
ESOL Teachers - Falls Church
Give your neighbors the gift of English! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers needed in Falls Church at St. James Catholic Church, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-9 pm. Teachers are welcome to teach either one day or both. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided! Classes at this location are held during the Fall and Spring semesters only.
Contact Person: Volunteer Manager
Contact Phone: (703) 851-6388
ESOL Teachers - Manassas
Calling All Teachers!!!!!Give your neighbors the gift of English! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers needed in Manassas. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am- 12pm and 6:30pm- 9:30pm. Teachers are welcome to teach either one day or both. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!
Contact Person: Diana Gomez
Citizenship Teachers - Falls Church
Help your neighbors study for and pass their citizenship interview and test! Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 7- 9 pm at St. James Catholic School. Teachers are welcome to teach either one day or both. We encourage teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided! Classes at this location are held during the Fall and Spring semesters only.
Citizenship Teachers - Manassas
Help your neighbors study for and pass their citizenship interivew and test! Citizenship/Civics teachers needed in Manassas. Classes are held Monday-Thursday at 6:00 pm. Teachers are only asked to teach one class period per week. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No experience or foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!Now recruiting for Winter semester!
Contact Person: Diana Gomes
Citizenship Teachers - Virtual
Help your neighbors study for and pass their citizenship exam! Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the mornings and evenings; teachers are only asked to teach one class period per week. No foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!
ESOL Teachers - Sterling Location
Help your neighbors study for and pass their citizenship exam! Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 - 9PM. Teachers are only asked to teach one class period per week. No foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!
Contact Person: Keira Zirkle
Saturday ESOL Teachers - Manassas
Give your neighbors the gift of English! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers needed in Manassas. Classes are held Saturdays 10 am - 12 pm. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!
Substitute ESOL Teacher - Manassas
Roster for substitute Manassas weekday and Saturday teachers.
Substitute ESOL Teachers - Manassas
Substitue roster for Manassas weekday and Saturday classes.
ESOL Teachers - Woodbridge
Give your neighbors the gift of English! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers needed in Woodbridge. Classes are held at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9 pm. Teachers are welcome to teach either one day or both. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!
Naturalization Workshop Attorney Volunteers
Help eligible immigrants apply to become citizens! No foreign language skills or immigration experience required. This day-long workshop will walk applicants through the process of filling out the naturalization application. Attorney volunteers conduct individual legal review of applicant's cases, and are required to sign both the N-400 application and a G-28 Notice of Entry of Appearance. If you are unable to sign these forms, please request to volunteer as a non-attorney instead (link below). Mandatory training for first-time volunteers is provided at the first workshop attended. Click the link below to sign up to join our email distribution list. You will receive an email a few weeks out from each workshop with a call for volunteers, to which you can RSVP at that time if you'd like to attend.
ESOL Teachers - Fredericksburg
Calling All Teachers!!!!Help your immigrant and refugee neighbors learn English and improve their employment outcomes! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers are urgently needed in Fredericksburg! Classes will be held on Mondays and Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30PM. Classes begin on Monday, October 2nd and end on Tuesday, Decemeber 12th. The ideal candidate will have some background in teaching ESOL (volunteer or paid) and be able to commit to the whole semester, both nights a week. You will receive ample curriculum and resources, training, professional development, and additional support from Hogar staff thoughout the semester.Do you know someone who would want to teach as well? Co-teachers are strongly encouraged to apply! No foreign language necessary.
Law Student Intern - Alexandria/Remote
Hogar Immigrant Services' legal office seeks interns currently enrolled in law school. Interns will learn about a variety of immigration cases and will have the chance to draft documents, work with clients, research, and attend proceedings in immigration court. After submitting your volunteer application, please submit your resume, cover letter, and internship requirements to volunteer.newcomer@ccda.net. You will be contacted by our supervising attorney for an interview.Training covers:Background checkPrivacy Training
Administrative Assistant Office Volunteer - HOGAR Alexandria
Help us reach out to immigrants around Nothern Virginia! Hogar Immigrant Services Legal Office serves clients with a variety of immigration legal services. Volunteer attorneys will assist with a variety of cases from naturalization to SIJS. Must be able to pass a background check, and be available at least one half day per week during office hours in Alexandria. Will be supervised by staff attorney.
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Office Assistant - Bilingual - Manassas
Help us reach out to immigrants around Nothern Virginia! Hogar Immigrant Services Education Office serves clients with intensive English and Citizenship classes. Volunteer office assistants will help us place calls to clients, organize files, and test students. Must be available at least one half day per week during office hours (8 am - 9 pm) in Manassas. No experience needed. Bilingual (Spanish/English) required.
Contact Person: Jackie Chavez
Arts & Crafts Instructor
Tuesdays from 10:00 - 12:00 at St. Martin de Porres Senior Center. Creative and thrifty! Teach seniors how to make awesome Arts & Crafts projects on a budget. Our folks love everything from paper crafts, sewing projects, ceramics, and more! Must have a friendly personality, a love for seniors, and isn't afraid to use a glue gun!Training covers:Background checkAPS TrainingPrivacy Training
Contact Person: Maria Mellor
Contact Phone: (703) 751-2766
Entertainer
Calling all musicians, loving audience ready to hear you play at St. Martin de Porres Senior Center! Our seniors love music and can't wait to hear you play. We welcome piano players, acoustic guitarists, DJs spinning classic tunes, singers, violinist, and sometimes the occasional accordion. Basically anything that makes a pleasant sound! Fill the hearts of the old with cheerful song!Training covers:Background checkAPS TrainingPrivacy Training
Volunteer for the Day
Help with community building and preventing isolation at our Senior Center. Volunteer at St. Martin de Porres in Alexandria on a weekday. Help with a variety of social activities and make new friends with our wonderful seniors. Opportunity to make a difference in the life of a senior.
Computer Teachers - Manassas
Help your neighbors earn a Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate ! This basic computer class is for intermediate and advanced English Language Learners who want to gain basic computer skills. The curriculum includes an introduction to the computer and computer parts, typing, Gmail and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). The ideal teacher will have some paid or voluntary teaching experience and demonstrate computer literacy. Classes will be held in our computer lab on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9AM - 12PM or 6:30PM-9:30PM. Teachers must commit to teach one class per week. Interested in teaching with your friend or spouse? Teaching pairs are encouraged to apply!
Contact Person: Alicia Tocto
ESL Instructor for Senior Citizens
Do you have experience or passion to help others learn English? Do you enjoy teaching the elderly? St. Martin de Porres Senior Center is looking for encouraging and patient teachers eager to teach ESL. No experience is necessary, training will be provided.Training covers:Background checkAPS TrainingPrivacy Training
Contact Person: Anne Coyne
Exercise Instructor
Are you an active person looking to help others? St. Martin de Porres Senior Center is seeking volunteers to lead exercise programs for elderly. Professional Certification is desired but not necessary. Hours vary, please contact Maria Mellor for more details.Training covers:Background checkAPS TrainingPrivacy Training
Garden Volunteer
Do you love the outdoors and enjoy working with your hands? St. Martin de Porres Senior Center is seeking garden volunteers to help maintain our garden. You'll help harvest, weed, water, and plant! No experience necessary!Training covers:Background check
Senior Center General Support Volunteer
Do you love working with the elderly? Come help improve the lives of senior citizens by leading activities, serving meals, and socializing! Hours vary, please contact Maria Mellor for more info.Training covers:Background checkAPS TrainingPrivacy Training
Senior Center Kitchen Helper
Help feed the elderly! St. Martin de Porres Senior Center seeks Kitchen Volunteers to help prepare daily continental breakfast and/or lunch! Food Safety Training will be provided. Please contact Maria Mellor for more information.Training covers:Background checkAPS TrainingPrivacy Training
Front Desk Receptionist for Senior Center
We are seeking friendly and outgoing individuals that like doing light administrative work to be our Front Desk Receptionist! You'll greet seniors and help them check-in for the day, while also recording activity stats and picking up phone calls. Please contact Maria Mellor for more info.Training covers:Background checkAPS TrainingPrivacy Training
Translator for Senior Center
Bilingual volunteers needed! St. Martin de Porres Senior Center is in need of volunteers to help translate calendars and provide live interpretation during guest speaker events. The senior center serves a diverse group of elder that come from over 30 different countries. Spanish, Chinese, Farsi, and Amharic are among the top languages in our senior center. Through translation services, you help prevent isolation and create more cross-cultural interaction.Training covers:Background checkAPS TrainingPrivacy Training
Volunteer Nurse or Nursing Student for Blood Pressure Checks
Are you a retired nurse wanting to help others or a nursing student looking for experience? St. Martin de Porres Senior Center is seeking volunteers to take blood pressures checks once a week. You'll conduct individual screenings for a very multicultural senior center! Great opportunity to use your nursing skills to help others!Training covers:Background checkAPS TrainingPrivacy Training
Senior Center - Participant Volunteers
This position is for Participants of St. Martin de Porres Senior Center that volunteer during the day. Volunteering includes helping in the kitchen, leading or assisting with activities or in the garden.ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A PARTICIPANT OF ST. MARTIN DE PORRES SENIOR CENTER.Training covers:Background checkAPS Training Privacy Training
Senior Center - Seasonal Student Volunteers
Students are you looking for an opportunity to help the elderly during your summer, winter, or spring break? This is a perfect way to get community service hours while helping other. Volunteer hours are flexible but must be done during operation hours. Operation Hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM.Training covers:Background checkAPS Training Privacy Training
Senior Center - Student Groups
For student groups interested in volunteering with the elderly, please apply for this opening by contacting Maria Mellor. Our hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM, please make sure your students can come during our operation hours.Training covers:Background checkAPS Training
Senior Services - Catholic Eucharist or Catholic Mass
This position is for Catholic Priests or Deacons that would like to provide the elderly with Catholic Eucharist or Catholic Mass. This service opportunity is every Friday at 11:00 AM.
Contact Person: Luis Angel
Breakfast Volunteer at Senior Center
Give back to the elderly!Volunteers needed Monday - Friday from 8:00 - 10:30 am to help serve breakfast to the elderly. This job will include restocking breakfast supplies, refilling coffee & pastries, and heping seniors. Looking for volunteers that can volunteer at least once a week.Training covers:Background checkAPS Training Privacy TrainingIf you are interest please contact Maria Mellor directly at mmellor@ccda.net or by phone at 703-751-2766.
ESOL Teachers - Springfield
Give your neighbors the gift of English! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers needed in Springfield. Classes are held at St. Bernadette Catholic Church on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9 pm. Teachers are welcome to teach either one day or both. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!
Interpretation and Translation Assistant - Manassas Office
Help our refugee families adjust to life in the US! If you are fluent in English as well as Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French, Amharic, Pashto, Urdu, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrini or other language, we may be able to use your skill in assisting with translating various documents or helping families with interpretation. This volunteer opportunity may require:Background checkPrivacy and child protection training.
Senior Center - Computer Teacher
Do you have experience or passion to help others learn Computers? Do you enjoy teaching the elderly? St. Martin de Porres Senior Center is looking for encouraging and patient teachers eager to teach computer lessons. No experience is necessary, training will be provided.Training covers:Background checkAPS TrainingPrivacy Training
Interpretation and Translation Assistant - Arlington Office
Help our refugee families adjust to life in the US! If you are fluent in English as well as Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French, Amharic, Pashto, Urdu, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrigna or other language, we may be able to use your skill in assisting with translating various documents or helping families with interpretation. These volunteer opportunities may require:Background checkPrivacy and child protection training
Citizenship Teachers - Alexandria
Help your neighbors study for and pass their citizenship interview and test! Classes are held Mondays and Wednesday from 7-9 pm. Teachers are only asked to teach one class period per week. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No experience or foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!
Activities Assistant - Group Games!
Tues, Wed, Thurs afternoons from 12:30 - 1:30 pm at St. Martin de Porres Senior Center. Help lead fun and active group games for high functioning seniors! Our folks love to play indoor bowling, team shuffleboard, indoor miniature golf, and more! No experience necessary, must enjoy spending time with seniors and have an energetic and fun personality!Training covers:Background checkAPS TrainingPrivacy Training
Christ House Evening Meal Kitchen Assistant
We need help of adult volunteer every Sunday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM(Christ House, Alexandria)Assist the staff in dishwashing, cleaning the kitchen and dining room before and after distributing the TOGO meal bags to the evening meal guests.Before you register in this opportunity please contact & email first Sr. Annie at:Tel. No.: 703-549-4227 ext. 101E-mail : Ajuan@ccda.net
Contact Person: Sister Aniliza P. Juan
Contact Phone: (703) 548-4227 x101
Citizenship Teachers - Springfield
Help your neighbors study for and pass their citizenship interview and exam! Classes are held at St. Bernadette School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-9:30pm. . Teachers are welcome to teach either one day or both. We encourage teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided! Classes at this location are held during the Fall and Spring semesters only.
Weekend Food Drive Clerks
Food Drives are a great day for youth and families to help support the warehouse in getting food in and out for those in need! Help us in receiving food donations by unloading, weighing and sorting food bags. Families welcome, children ages 12 and older please. Heavy lifting required. Parents, please plan to accompany your children for youth service. USE THE "GROUP" OPTION IF YOU ARE A PARENT, BRINGING A YOUTH. If you are unable to register, the shift is full. Please try another date. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Contact Person: Maria Rodriguez
Contact Phone: (703) 479-2975 x100
Internships - Multiple Locations
If you would like to work alongside staff in helping refugees, please submit your resume and complete the trainings attached. We are looking for interns in all 4 of our locations. .
Mobile Response Van Volunteer
Help us go out into the community to reach those who are homeless or in great need. Volunteers will greet our brothers and sisters and provide encouragement, supplies and information and referral to services. Also needed are volunteers to help drive our Mobile Response Center Van throughout the Diocese to various communities Monday through Friday shifts, one week per month.Training covers:Background checkDMV Record Review
Contact Person: Tony Cannava
Contact Phone: (703) 479-2975 x107
CompTIA Instructor
Help your immigrant and refugee neighbors earn their CompTIA certification! Instructors needed for virtual classes, 7 - 9PM Tuesdays and Thursdays. The ideal candidate will have CompTIA certification and feel confident teaching small group of students.The candidate must be able to commit to minimum one class per week for teaching. You will receive ample curriculum and resources, trianing, professional development, and additional support from EWD staff throughout the semester. Please email volunteer.newcomer@ccda.net for more information!
GED Instructors and Tutors - Virtual and In-Person
Help your immigrant and refugee neighbors earn their GEDs! Please consider teaching one (or more!) of the four subject areas: Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts. Teachers needed for Manassas, Sterling, and/or virtual classes. The Sterling location will be 7 - 9PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Manassas classes are Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30pm-9:30pm.Virtual classes will be held both 9:30AM - 11:30AM and 7PM - 9PM, Monday through Thursday. The ideal candidate will have some background in teaching (volunteer or paid) and commit to one class per week for the whole semester. You will receive ample curriculum, resources, training, professional development, and additional support from Hogar staff throughout the semester. Do you know someone who would want to teach as well? Co-teachers are strongly encouraged to apply!
ESOL Teachers - Vienna
Give your neighbors the gift of English! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers needed in Vienna.Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8pm - 9:30pm. Teachers are only asked to teach one class period per week. We encourage teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No experience or foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided! For more information and about the St. Mark ESOL program, please contact the St. Mark Volunteer Coordinator- StMarksESL@gmail.com or call 703- 980- 9380. Please do not complete the online application. Thank you for your interest.
Contact Phone: (703) 980-9380
Citizenship Teachers - Vienna
Help your neighbors study for and pass their citizenship interview and test! Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8:00pm. Teachers are only asked to teach one class period per week. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No experience or foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided! For more information about the St. Mark Citizenship program, please contact the St. Mark Volunteer Coordinator, StMarksESL@gmail.com or call 703- 980- 9380. Please do not complete the online application. Thank you for your interest.
Contact Person: St. Mark Volunteer Coordinator
Christ House Evening Meal Group
Monday to Sunday (Christ House, Alexandria)"Feed the Hungry" Prepare and serve a hot meal to our dinner guests. We usually have between 50 to 60 dinner guests each night.Unfortunately, we do not have an open slot for this particular opportunity. If you are not a current volunteer working in this role, please seek another opportunity. Thanks
