Volunteer with the Village
Volunteers are the heart of Foggy Bottom West End Village. When you volunteer, you help your neighbors stay independent at home, and you get to know your community along the way. You can give an hour now and then or a regular shift each week. We’ll help you find a role that fits.
What you might do
- Drive a member to a medical appointment or event
- Visit a member at home or in the hospital, or make a friendly phone call
- Pick up groceries or prescriptions and run errands
- Help with computers, phones, and televisions
- Change a light bulb or do a small household repair
- Feed or walk a pet during a member’s unexpected emergency
- Help plan events and get-togethers
- Support the office, fundraising, publicity, or bookkeeping
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Share a talent you think we’d love to hear about
Why volunteers say it's worth it
- New friendships with members and fellow volunteers
- Flexible tasks that fit your schedule and skills
- Training and support, so you never have to figure it out alone
- Lectures, events, and a community that values your time
Many of our members volunteer so you'll find neighbors helping neighbors in every direction.
How it works
- Fill out the volunteer interest form below, or call us for a printed copy.
- We’ll follow up to talk about your interests, and complete references and a background check.
- Attend one orientation and training session.
- Shadow an experienced volunteer on your first assignment.
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Choose tasks that fit your schedule and skills.
ONLINE VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM
Questions? Contact Kinyofu Mlimwengu, Outreach Director, at 202-333-1327 or [email protected].
