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Car Ministry Volunteer
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Give the gift of transportation to a family in need. Work on a cooperative basis with other Car Ministry volunteers to help low income families. This is an opportunity to make a transformative change in the lives of others. Work with both donors and people seeking cars. Help market the program, qualify individuals for the program, maintain records and electronic files, and perform other administrative tasks. Work one, four hour day per week.Training covers:Backgroung check
Contact Person: Sally O'Dwyer
Contact Phone: (703) 224-1478
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Parish Liaison Network Volunteer
The purpose of the Parish Liaison Network (PLN) is to help Catholic Charities and the Parishes work in concert in serving those most in need, thereby increasing the effectiveness in the Church's call to serve. As a PLN volunteer, you will represent your Parish and work with Catholic Charities. You will learn what Catholic Charities does and help Catholic Charities best serve your Parish. At the same time, at quarterly meetings, you will let Catholic Charities know the needs at your Parish. You will serve as the first point of contact for Catholic Charities at your parish. You will help Catholic Charities expand its services to reach all in need. Must be approved by the Parish Pastor. PLN volunteers meet quarterly and participate in occasional events.Training covers:Background checkPrivacy training
Citizenship Teachers - Falls Church
Help your neighbors study for and pass their citizenship interivew and test! Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 7- 9 pm at St. James Catholic School. 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!Classes at this location are held during the Fall and Winter semesters only.
Contact Person: Emily Wood
Contact Phone: (703) 851-6388
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 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!Classes at this location are held during the Fall and Spring semesters only.
ESOL Teachers - Sterling
Give your neighbors the gift of English! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers needed in Sterling. Classes are held at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-9:30 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!
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 experience or foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!
ESOL Teachers - Manassas
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 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!
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 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!
Naturalization Workshop Attorney Volunteers - Friday, Saturdays
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.Mark your calendars for these future workshops:Saturday, August 3 in SterlingFriday, September 13 in AlexandriaSaturday, October 26 in ArlingtonFriday, December 6 - location TBD
Naturalization Workshop Non-Attorney Volunteer - Fridays, Saturdays
Help eligible immigrants apply to become citizens! No foreign language skills or legal background required. This day-long workshop will walk applicants through the process of filling out the naturalization application. A few different opportunities are available for our non-attorney volunteers, from registering all incoming attendees, to working one-on-one with attendees to fill their applications, to helping staff direct and track all attendees. This is a great opportunity for law students and paralegals. Mandatory training for first-time volunteers is provided at the first workshop attended. *Volunteers must be 18 and older*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.Mark your calendars for these future workshops: Saturday, August 3 in Sterling Friday, September 13 in Alexandria Saturday, October 26 in Arlington Friday, December 6 - location TBD
Law Student Intern - Alexandria
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.hogar@ccda.net. You will be contacted by our supervising attorney for an interview.Now recruiting for the Summer Semester!Training covers:Background checkPrivacy Training
Volunteer Office Assistant - Bilingual - 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 office assistants will help us place calls to clients in Spanish and English. The office assistant will also have the opportunity to assist with legal cases and learn more about the law. Must be bilingual English/Spanish, be able to pass a background check, and be available at least one half day per week during office hours in Alexandria. No legal experience needed.Training covers:Background CheckPrivacy Training
Volunteer 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) preferred.
Attorney Office Volunteer
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.
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
Food Wranglers - Manassas Hub
Help us end food insecurity by working in our food distribution warehouse. Volunteers are needed to log food donations, sort, stack and pack food for distribution to area pantries. Help is needed Weekdays, and our schedule is flexible! Must be willing and able to lift moderate weight.Training covers:Background checkPrivacy training
Contact Person: Debra Beard
Contact Phone: (703) 479-2975 x100
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.
Contact Person: Anne Coyne
Job Coach
This individual will work with the Volunteer Job Developer to identify Catholic Charities clients and individuals needing help with employment, or those who are underemployed. The Employment Associate will also support other clients of Catholic Charities seeking employment when possible. Most meetings will be virtual or in-person in a public setting, such as a coffee shop. Time commitment and schedule is very flexible.
Job Coach, Christians Are Networking, Ashburn
Help the unemployed or underemployed find meaningful work. 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings, 7 to 9 pm. Help job seekers on their journey to employment. Human resources, career counseling or similar experience helpful. Provide support in resume writing, self-marketing, job searching, interviewing, networking and motivational support. Work with a team of dedicated volunteers seeking to help others make transformational change in their lives.
Computer Teachers - Manassas
Help your neighbors earn a Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate and CEUs from NOVA community college! This basic computer class is for intermediate and advance 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. Teachers must commit to teach one class per week. Classes begin on October 1st and end on November 7th. Interested in teaching with your friend or spouse? Teaching pairs are encouraged to apply!
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
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: Gracie Ortiz
Contact Phone: (703) 751-4083
ESOL Teachers - Alexandria
Give your neighbors the gift of English! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers needed in Alexandria. Classes are held at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church on Mondays and Wednesdays 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!Now recruting for Spring semester!
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 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!
Interpretation and Translation Assistant
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
LRO Temporary Pantry Help
This is a referred opportunity that should only be signed up for if preapproved by the volunteer coordinator. Volunteers will provide help at the pantry on a temporary basis when needed. Volunteers may be stocking shelves, sorting food, spring cleaning or helping to beautify the pantry.
Contact Person: Joanne Abbate
Contact Phone: (703) 443-2481
Employment Assistant
Help our refugees find employment. Coaches from the professions - medicine, engineering, accounting, law - are especially needed! Work alongside MRS employment specialists to help refugee familes become self-sufficient. Help with resumes, cover letters, online job applications, coach our clients one-on-one! These volunteer opportunities may require:Background checkPrivacy and child protection training
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
Saturday Breakfast at Christ House: Sta. Maria Council K of C Group (1st Saturday)
Breakfast at Christ HouseEvery First Saturday "Feed the Hungry" Prepare and Serve hot breakfast meal to our Christ House Residents.Group Coordinator: Jon EngelIf you are not a member of the group please seek another opportunity. Thank you
Contact Person: Sister Aniliza P. Juan
Contact Phone: (703) 548-4227 x101
Stockers - Loaves & Fishes Pantry, FRONT ROYAL, VA
Stocking shelves at a food pantry is perhaps one of the happiest volunteer opportunities we have, because it means abundance. Volunteers are needed especially on Wednesdays, both in the morning and the afternoon. But we receive a grocery delivery every afternoon that must be weighed and put away, so the opportunities for this happy task abound!
Contact Person: Jeanne Jackson
Contact Phone: (540) 252-4320
Saturday Breakfast at Christ House:"EMODISH" Group (2nd Saturday)
"Feed the Hungry" The Emodish Group from the Ethiopian Catholic Church will prepare and serve a hot breakfast meal to our Christ House Residents. Every 2nd Saturday Group Coordinator : Assefa MehretIf you are not a member of the group please seek another opportunity. Thank you!
Food Pick Up -- Loaves & Fishes, FRONT ROYAL, VA
Help us to end food insecurity! We need volunteers to pick up donations of food at area groceries stores, weigh it at the pantry and store it for when the pantry is open. Opportunities are available daily and some lifting is required.
Food Wranglers - YOUTH
Earn your service hours, learn about food insecurity, and help feed the hungry! Join in on select Sunday afternoons/evening by assisting with unloading, sorting and packing food. A schedule will be provided after registration and orientation.
Contact Person: Elizabeth Gibbons
Contact Phone: (703) 479-2975
Citizenship Teachers - Alexandria P.M.
Help your neighbors study for and pass their citizenship interivew 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!Now recuriting for Spring semester!
Co-Shoppers, Loaves & Fishes Pantry, FRONT ROYAL, VA
Work with us to end food insecurity. Volunteers are needed not only to accompany our clients through the food pantry, but to make their experience as warm and welcoming as possible. Show those in need the love of Christ
Contact Person: Jean Jackson
Prison Ministry Volunteer
Catholic Charities supports the Parishes with programs serving the incarcerated in the local jails and prisons. These groups conduct bible study, faith sharing, catechesis, provide Pre-GED tutoring, ESL and teaching basic computer skills. In these programs, you will support those who are in great need and make a difference! Various locations and schedules. For more information, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator for Prison Ministry, Bill Hall at whall@ccda.net or call 703 841 3832 Please do not complete the online application. Thanks for your interest.
Contact Person: Bill Hall
Contact Phone: (703) 841-3832
