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Volunteer on Veterans Day with The Mission Continues
From 9/11-11/11, The Mission Continues will unite more than 12,000 veterans, civilians and active duty service members in service. As part of that effort, The Mission Continues is hosting the following Veterans Day service projects in the District; please click on the corresponding links for more information or to register:
Friday, November 11; 11:00am Join Goldman Sachs and The Mission Continues in service and recognition of Veteran's Day 2011. Volunteers will help clean and organize women's houses (Veronica's House, Zeke's House and The Haven) in addition to organizing the donation room.
Friday, November 11; 9:00am Calling all veterans, active duty and military spouses/dependents and civilians with an interest in serving their community! Join Target and The Mission Continues at Simon Elementary School, where veterans and active duty military volunteers will work in partnership with Target employees to make improvements to Simon Elementary School.
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Support Military Families with Blue Star Families
Want to learn a new skill or just mix up your volunteering experience? Blue Star Families, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization created by military families dedicated to supporting and empowering military families, has a number of exciting ways to connect, support and engage military families, as well as build your own professional skills. For more information on local and national volunteer opportunities with Blue Star Families, please visit their online Volunteer Page. |
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Got inspiration? Become a Soldier Ride Volunteer
Soldier Ride is a Wounded Warrior Project initiative that provides adaptive cycling opportunities across the country to help wounded warriors restore their physical and emotional well-being. It is a unique adaptive cycling experience that honors our military men and women as they courageously battle the physical and psychological damages of war. Soldier Ride is coming to Washington, DC on April 21, 2012 and various volunteer opportunities are available, including setup, registration, ride marshals and cheerleaders. |
Volunteer Opportunities with the DC VA Medical Center 
Volunteers provide many important functions throughout the Medical Center and help make patients' stays more enjoyable. Volunteers can perform a number of services, including escorts, drivers, food and beverage assistance, information desk and more.
DC VA Medical Center Fall Food Drive
The Food Drive, coordinated by employees, volunteers and Veteran patients of the Medical Center, will collect nonperishable items to replenish the VA Medical Center' s Food Pantry for needy Veterans and their families.
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Become a Nat'l Parks Service Memorial Volunteer Docent
Korean War Memorial volunteers provide visitors insight into an often-forgotten conflict. A wall behind the pool at the east end of the Memorial contains the inscription "Freedom is not Free." Volunteers help visitors understand how all of the elements of the Memorial bear witness to the patriotism, devotion to duty, and courage of Korean War veterans.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial volunteers often play a crucial role in a person's visit to the Memorial. They help visitors understand the patriotism, devotion to duty, and courage of the men and women honored by the Memorial. They may assist visitors in locating a loved one's name on the wall or provide explanations about the layout and symbolism of the Memorial.
World War II Memorial volunteers interact with veterans and their families on a regular basis, helping them understand the symbolism in all elements of the memorial. They also assist visitors with finding names in the World War II registry database, which is searchable via touch-screen computers at the memorial's contact station. Programs may be conducted and tours led if the volunteer wishes to do so.
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Do you need volunteers for an upcoming event or ongoing opportunity? Serve DC wants to help!
Email us today to find out how to get your opportunity listed in the Serve DC Volunteer Bulletin.
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