Weekly Volunteer Opportunities in DC

Upcoming Opportunities

Shelter Cleaning
Mar
7

Shelter Cleaning

We will be volunteering at the men's shelter at Central Union Mission. Volunteer activities at the Men’s Shelter include upkeep in their overnight guest facilities on the 2nd Fl., which includes disinfecting mattresses, making beds, folding towels, and sheets, sweeping, dusting, and vacuuming.

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Garden Work Day
Mar
14

Garden Work Day

We will be working with a DC garden and greenhouse to plant seeds, take care of growing plants, and assist with outdoor garden maintenance. There will be a mix of light tasks and more physically demanding work, so you can choose what suits you best!

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Play Sports with Children with Disabilities
Mar
21

Play Sports with Children with Disabilities

Serve alongside KEEN by supporting children with disabilities through inclusive sports and play. Volunteers are matched one-to-one with a child for gym activities designed to encourage movement, confidence, and joy.

No experience is needed. A short orientation will be provided before the session begins. Your presence helps make these programs possible and meaningful for each child.

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Shelter Cleaning
Mar
28

Shelter Cleaning

We will be volunteering at the men's shelter at Central Union Mission. Volunteer activities at the Men’s Shelter include upkeep in their overnight guest facilities on the 2nd Fl., which includes disinfecting mattresses, making beds, folding towels, and sheets, sweeping, dusting, and vacuuming.

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Garden Work Day
Apr
11

Garden Work Day

We will be working with a DC garden and greenhouse to plant seeds, take care of growing plants, and assist with outdoor garden maintenance. There will be a mix of light tasks and more physically demanding work, so you can choose what suits you best!

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Kids Program Support
Apr
25

Kids Program Support

Saturday Programs provide Little Lights students with a safe, structured, and fun place to spend their weekend. Student range in age from Pre-K through 8th grade. Volunteer groups play an instrumental role by spending quality time with our students through games, arts and crafts, and other engaging activities that help build meaningful connections.

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Cleaning Support
Feb
28

Cleaning Support

Little Lights helps kids succeed in school and beyond through tutoring, mentoring, and career readiness programs. We will be pitching in by moving furniture between sites and doing some cleaning to support their work.

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Shelter Cleaning
Feb
21

Shelter Cleaning

We will be volunteering at the men's shelter at Central Union Mission. Volunteer activities at the Men’s Shelter include upkeep in their overnight guest facilities on the 2nd Fl., which includes disinfecting mattresses, making beds, folding towels, and sheets, sweeping, dusting, and vacuuming.

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Play Sports with Children with Disabilities (FULL)
Feb
7

Play Sports with Children with Disabilities (FULL)

Serve alongside KEEN by supporting children with disabilities through inclusive sports and play. Volunteers are matched one-to-one with a child for gym activities designed to encourage movement, confidence, and joy.

No experience is needed. A short orientation will be provided before the session begins. Your presence helps make these programs possible and meaningful for each child.

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Shelter Cleaning
Jan
31

Shelter Cleaning

We will be volunteering at the men's shelter at Central Union Mission. Volunteer activities at the Men’s Shelter include upkeep in their overnight guest facilities on the 2nd Fl., which includes disinfecting mattresses, making beds, folding towels, and sheets, sweeping, dusting, and vacuuming. 

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Cold Weather Kit Assembly + Drop-off
Jan
24

Cold Weather Kit Assembly + Drop-off

With extreme cold forecasted, Love in Action will be gathering to prepare and deliver cold-weather kits to shelters in our city.

Volunteers will help assemble winter kits indoors and then walk together to nearby shelters to drop them off. Kits will include items such as socks, gloves, hats, and hand warmers. The focus of this event is supporting shelters and ensuring people have what they need to stay warm.

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Swim & Serve Children with Disabilities
Jan
10

Swim & Serve Children with Disabilities

We are partnering with KEEN DC to support their Swim program for children with physical and developmental disabilities. Volunteers will be paired one to one with a child for pool play in a shallow, supervised environment. The focus is connection, encouragement, and fun.

The session also includes interactive water safety activities designed to teach simple, practical skills in a playful way. KEEN relies on consistent volunteers to continue and grow this program, and your presence directly helps make that possible.

No experience needed. Come ready to be present, supportive, and in the water.

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Shelter Cleaning (FULL)
Jan
10

Shelter Cleaning (FULL)

We will be volunteering at the men's shelter at Central Union Mission. Volunteer activities at the Men’s Shelter include upkeep in their overnight guest facilities on the 2nd Fl., which includes disinfecting mattresses, making beds, folding towels, and sheets, sweeping, dusting, and vacuuming. 

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Outreach Walk
Dec
6

Outreach Walk

Join us as we head out to share essentials, encouragement, and care with our neighbors in need across DC. Let’s brighten their day with love in action, this will be our final outreach walk of the year!

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Christmas Card Writing
Nov
15

Christmas Card Writing

We will be writing Christmas cards that we will be sharing with women facing homelessness during our Christmas stocking handout on December 13th. We hope you can come join us writing encouraging Christmas cards!

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Garden Work Day
Oct
25

Garden Work Day

This is a great way to make a tangible impact, meet others, and enjoy time outdoors while supporting a cause that provides food for our neighbors. Whether you have a green thumb or just want to help, we would love to have you!

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Shelter Cleaning
Oct
18

Shelter Cleaning

We will be volunteering at the men's shelter at Central Union Mission. Volunteer activities at the Men’s Shelter include upkeep in their overnight guest facilities on the 2nd Fl., which includes disinfecting mattresses, making beds, folding towels, and sheets, sweeping, dusting, and vacuuming. 

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Coffee & Cards
Oct
11

Coffee & Cards

We will be hanging out, grabbing coffee, and writing encouragement cards to those in need across DC. We are so excited to have you join us! 

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Restore Hope Trivia Night
Oct
3

Restore Hope Trivia Night

Celebrate 10 Years of Restore Hope with a Night of Fun and Generosity!

Join Restore Hope for an unforgettable Trivia Night & Silent Auction Fundraiser as they mark a decade of impact. Their theme is “Decades”, so brush up on your knowledge from the '60s to today! Light refreshments will be served. Enjoy friendly competition, amazing auction items, and a night filled with fun, all in support of women experiencing homelessness

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Pack Outreach Lunches
Sep
27

Pack Outreach Lunches

We plan to prepare meal kits with sandwiches, chips, and drinks and will deliver them to our neighbors facing homelessness. We are so excited to have you join us! 

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Garden Work Day
Sep
20

Garden Work Day

Get your hands dirty as we partner with a local DC garden and greenhouse! We’ll plant seeds, care for growing plants, and help with garden maintenance.

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