Lead ~ Serve ~ Learn
Mason's Resource For:
Listing of Service Learning Partners
by Area of Focus
Children/Youth
Disability Services
Education/Literacy
Environment/Animals
Health
Homelessness/Hunger
Human Services
Immigrants/Refugee Assistance
Legal/Administration of Justice
Mental Health
Nonprofit/Business Management
Senior Citizens
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George Mason University and the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement offers this Volunteer Opportunities List solely as a public service to the members of the university community. The University and the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement makes NO REPRESENTATIONS OR RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS LISTED. Unless expressly noted, the organizations listed are fully independent of the university. Further, George Mason University and the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY, for personal or property injuries resulting to the student, or for damages caused by the student, resulting from the student's participation in the activities of these organizations. The student should check with the agency to find out if it provides any insurance or liability coverage for its volunteers.
Immigrants/Refugee Assistance
International Migrants' Development Fund (FIDMi-Mi Terra)
1736 Columbia Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20009
www.fidmi-miterra.org
Contact: Mary McKee
Email: mmckee@fidmi-miterra.org
Phone: 202-483-8900 Fax: 202-483-8886
Mission: The International Migrants Development Fund (FIDMi) is a nonprofit organization that seeks to contribute to wealth creation in migrant communities and their communities of origin by facilitating their engagement in the formal financial system, and promoting financial literacy, advocacy, community organization and community reinvestment.
Opportunities: Web development, Marketing and Fundraising/Development research, Organization of weekly 3-day market, Organization and Supervision of Community Computer Lab, Provide trainings in Financial Literacy and Business Development for Spanish speaking immigrants.
Hours: M-F 9am-8pm Sat and Sun 10am-6pm
Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old, prefer the student to be able to work one full day each week. Preferred skills include web design, marketing, fundraising, business, education, Spanish, English, gender studies, accounting, finance. Spanish required for some positions.
Metro Accessible: Metro Redline
Takes Groups: Yes
Liberty's Promise
1010 Pendleton St. Alexandria, VA 22314
Web: www.libertyspromise.org
Contact: Dr. Robert Ponichtera, Executive Director
Email: rponichtera@libertyspromise.org
Phone: 703-549-9950 Fax: 703-549-9953
Mission: Supports young immigrants in need while encouraging them to be active and conscientious American citizens. Our programs aim to make the immigrant experience an affirmative one for young newcomers while instilling in them a sense of pride and support for American ideals of democracy and freedom
Opportunities: Fundraising, project development, research, grant proposals, board meetings, and working directly with the Executive Director and senior program staff
Hours: 6 hours a week, flexible
Requirements: Interest in issues related to immigration, youth and civic education
Metro Accessible: Braddock Road Metro
Takes Groups: During Job Skills Workshop (as Job Mentors)
Tahirih Justice Center
6402 Arlington Blvd. Ste. 300, VA 22042
Web: www.tahirih.org
Contact: Caitlin Rogell, Social Service Case Aide
Email: caitlin@tahirih.org
Phone: 571-282-6167 Fax: 571-282-6162
Mission: The Tahirih Justice Center works to protect immigrant women and girls seeking justice in the United States from gender-based violence. Leveraging both in-house and pro-bono attorneys. We empower our clients to achieve justice and equality through holistic direct legal services and national public policy advocacy.
Opportunities: Administrative tasks, volunteer coordination, help with events coordination/planning.
Responsibilities: Volunteer cooridnation, respond to volunteer management spreadsheet, asist in holiday party planning, help coordinate and plan Bailet's Clinic enrollment event, carry out administrative tasks for social work staff.
Qualifications: Computer and office skills, comfortable with phone conversations, Spanish language skills would be helpful, but not required, ability to work well independently and with other, prior office experience helpful.
Hours: Hours to be discussed, no Fridays
Requirements: Six hours a week is suggested but it is flexible.
Metro Accessible: Yes, East Falls Church Metro
Takes Groups: No
Legal
Alexandria Victim/Witness Assistance Program
520 King St. Suite 301 Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact: Lisa Bowman, Victim Services Specialist
Email: lisa.bowman@alexandriava.gov
Phone: 703-838-4100 Fax: 703-838-3897
Mission: To provide information, support and advocacy for victims of crime in the City of Alexandria to aid in their recovery from that crime.
Opportunities: Accompany crime victims and witnesses to court hearings, make telephone calls, send letters and data entry.
Hours: T, F 8:30am- 12:30pm
Requirements: 4 hour shift/weekly
Metro Accessible: Yes, King St
Takes Groups: No
Mothers Against Drunk Driving, NOVA Chapter
5881 Leesburg Pike, Suite 500 Falls Church, VA 22041
Web: www.maddnova.org
Contact: Karen Horowitz
Email: karen.horowitz@madd.org
Phone: 703-379-1135 Fax: 703-379-1930
Mission: To stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.
Opportunities: Special events, fundraising, community outreach, court monitoring, victim resource coordinator
Hours: M-F 9-5p
Requirements: Weekday availability, interest in nonprofit management, legal
Metro Accessible: Yes
Takes Groups: No (unless the day of a special event)
OAR of Fairfax County, Inc.
10640 Page Ave. Suite 250 Fairfax, VA 22030
Web: www.oarfairfax.org
Contact: Fran Furman, Volunteer Coordinator
Email: ffurman@oarfairfax.org
Phone: 703-246-3055 Fax: 703-273-7554
Mission: Community based programs that provide opportunities, alternatives and resources to restore criminal offenders to roles in community. Family support. Encourage citizen involvement in the process.
Opportunities: Serve as one-on-one mentors, family outreach volunteers and/or teachers in the adult detention center and/or the pre-release center. Come work in the OAR office and learn all about a criminal justice organization. Service Coordinator Assistant & Employment Specialist Assistant positions available, as well as a Public Relations Specialist position.
Hours: Varies 7 days a week
Requirements: Psychology, social work, sociology, or criminal justice majors preferred.
Metro Accessible: Fairfax Cue Bus
Takes Groups: No
Mental Health
Community Residences Inc.
14160 Newbrook Dr. Chantilly, VA 20151
Web: www.comres.org
Contact: Rock Schuler, Director of Development
Email: rschuler@comres.org
Phone: 703-842-2351 Fax: 703-824-2341
Mission: To provide quality services that enable individuals with a wide range of disabilities to live as independently as possible
Opportunities: Group home improvement projects
Hours: M-F 9-5 and/or evenings and weekends
Requirements: Min 4 hr shift
Metro Accessible:
Takes Groups: up to 12 volunteers
CrisisLink
2503 D North Harrison St #114, Arlington, VA 22207
Web: www.crisislink.org
Contact: Kelly Blanchard, Volunteer and Intern Program Coordinator
Email: kblanchard@doorwarsva.org
Phone: 703-522-8858 Fax: 703-516-6767
Opportunities: Plan programs, update website, data entry, increase community awareness.
Hours: M-F 10-4
Requirements: Communication and public relations, event planning, volunteer management.
Metro Accessible:Clarendon
National Counseling Group
9301 Forest Point Circle, Manassas, VA 20110
Web: www.nationalcounselinggroup.com
Contact: Stephanie Ney, Regional Director
Email: stephanie.ney@nationalcounselinggroup.com
Phone: 703-930-8754 Fax: 703-257-7518
Mission: To alleviate suffering and improve lives.
Opportunities: Home-based Mentors, individual and family therapists, co-facilities of group, office administration.
Hours: M-Th 6:30p-8:30p for children & tutoring; weekends for kitchen
Requirements: 10-15hr./week, training required and provided.
Metro Accessible: No
Takes Groups: No
VOCAL Network
P.O. Box 477 Richmond, VA 23218
Web: www.vocalnetwork.org
Contact: Ann Behner, Program Director
Email: ann@vocalvirginia.org
Phone: 804-343-1777 Fax: 804-343-0160
Mission: To bring VA mental health consumers together in a statewide network, to deliberate our strengths and courage, and to support each other in recovery through hope, learning and empowerment.
Opportunities: Research, organize meetings and events, office work, publicity work.
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: Min. age 19 and interest in mental health.
Metro Accessible: Yes, Richmond public transportation
Takes Groups: No
Non-profit/Business Management
Arlington Community Foundation
2525 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22201
Web: www.arlcf.org
Contact: Wanda Pierce, Executive Director
Email: wpierce@arlcf.org
Phone: 703-243-4785 Fax: 703-243-4796
Mission: To improve community life through philanthropy.
Opportunities: Website editing, marketing scholarship program to HS students, planning special events.
Hours: M-F, occasional evenings
Requirements: Marketing/sales, website and writing, interest in events management.
Metro Accessible: Yes, Clarendon or Courthouse Metro
Takes Groups: For special projects
Association of Psychological Science
1133 15th St, NW Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005
Web: www.psychologicalscience.org
Contact: Intern Coordinator,
Email: aconkle@psychologicalscience.org
Phone: 202-293-9300 Fax: 202-293-9300
Mission: Promote, protect, and advance interests of scientifically oriented psychology in research, application, teaching and improvement of human welfare.
Opportunities: Internship positions in publications, graphic design, marketing and membership
Hours: 15 hours minimums
Requirements: Excellent writing skills, ability to work independently, professional maturity, and attention to detail.
Metro Accessible: McPherson Square Metro, Farragut North Metro
Takes Groups: No
Celebrate Fairfax, Inc.
12000 Government Center Parkway, Ste 247, Fairfax, VA 22035
Web: www.celebratefairfax.com
Contact: Meagan Lindsay, Director of Communications & Outreach
Phone: 703-324-5457 Fax: 703-222-9784
Mission: Celebrating Fairfax County and its communities
Opportunities: February through June we will be doing all of the preparations and planning for our major event, the Celebrate Fairfax Festival.
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: Must be at least 20 years old
Metro Accessible: Yes, Metrobus, Fairfax Connector
Takes Groups: Only during festival
Equal Footing Foundation
2214 Rock Hill Rd. Suite 300 Herndon, VA 20170
Web: www.efooting.org
Contact: Colleen M. Hahn, Executive Director
Email: chahn@nvtc.org
Phone: 703-904-7878 x231 Fax: 703-904-8008
Mission: Established in 2001, by the Northern Virginia Technology Council Board of Directors (NVTC) to give back to the community through programs that address issues of workforce, computer literacy and educational development for underserved youth. Equal Footing
Foundation's core program is the Computer Clubhouse. An innovative and safe after school learning center where children ages 8-18, many of whom do not have access to technology at home, can work with adult mentors to
learn, develop and explore their potential. The youth development and educational programs we offer vary from arts-based such as film making, music recording, Photoshop to STEM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)programs such as robotics, gamming and space camp. The Computer Clubhouses we support are centrally located within established community center, in close proximity to schools and bus routes for easy after school access.
Opportunities: Non-profit administration/tasks including general office duties, mailings, scheduling, record keeping, grant research, marketing and communications and event planning. Also, programs engineering based
for robotics and science education.
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: Minimum of 8 hours weekly. Required skills in MS office, power point, excel and outlook.
Metro Accessible: No
Takes Groups: No
Fairfax County Office of Public Private Partnerships (OP3)
12000 Government Center Pkwy Suite 432 Fairfax, VA 22035
Web: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/partnerships
Contact: Karen Fuentes, Partnership Developer
Email: karen.fuentes@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-324-5171 Fax: 703-222-9181
Mission: Catalyze public private partnerships that address community issues impacting quality of life in the County. The office creates and develops public-private partnerships to stimulate positive change in the community and encourage civic involvement and responsibility. The office brings together representatives and resources from public and private sectors to address community issues impacting the quality of life in the County. This pooling of resources has an effectiveness which surpasses government or private institutions acting alone.
Opportunities: projects vary and can include an environmental restoration project, volunteer initiative project. Check website for updated projects.
Hours:
Requirements:
Metro Accessible: yes
Takes Groups: 5 - 6
The Virginia Association of the Technology Student Association
Virginia State University, P.O. Box 9045, Petersburg, VA 23806
Web: www.vasta.org
Contact: LaTasha Watson, State Advisor
Email: tsa@vasta.org
Phone: 804-524-8989 Fax: 804-524-6807
Mission: The Mission of the Technology Student Association is to prepare students for the challenge of a dynamic world by promoting technological literacy, leadership, and problem solving resulting in personal growth and opportunities.
Opportunities: Virginia TSA has opportunities for student service learners to help judge competitions at two conferences. One is held in March and the other in April. Students are paired with adult judges given criteria to base their scores on. The event in March is on a Saturday and the even in April in on Friday and Saturday.
Hours: less than 45/semester
Dates Needed: March 6, 2010 from 9am until 5pm
April 23, 2010 from 10am until 9pm
April 24, 2010 from 9am until 9pm
Requirements: At least 18 years old, at least 4 hours, lodging at discounted prices at the hotel at which the conference is held.
Metro Accessible: Yes
Volunteer Fairfax
10530 Page Avenue, Fairfax, Va 22030
Web: www.volunterfairfax.org
Contact: Emily Gibbs
Email: egibbs@volunteerfairfax.org
Phone: 703-246-3809 Fax: 703-246-4662
Mission: To mobilize people and resources to help meet community needs.
Opportunities: Internships in the following areas: Communications/PR, Events Management, Program Management, Emergency Response, Development, Research, Community Outreach, Data Management; social networking
Hours: between 3 and 10 hours a week
Requirements: n/a
Metro Accessible: Yes via bus
Takes Groups: Not for work but for volunteer opportunities yes
Recreation
Greater Washington Sports Alliance
1725 I St. NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20006
Web: www.nationalmarathon.com
Contact: Jay Jacob Wind, Volunteer Director
Email: volunteer@nationalmarathon.com
Phone: 703-505-3567 Fax: 703-521-6157
Mission: To bring world class marathon running to the stress of Washington DC and Prince George's county MD on Saturday March 25, to benefit children's charities in DC and MD.
Opportunities: Course Marshalls, first aid providers, meet and greet, registration, communication and events management.
Hours: 3-7p march 23, 9a-9p 3/24, 5a-2p 3/25
Requirements: Computer skills useful, not required
Metro Accessible: Yes
Takes Groups: Aid stations for water and first aid
Life Choices Resource Center
10521 –D Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032
Web: www.lifechoicesrc.org
Contact: Holly Frybarger, Director
Email: holly.frybarger@slmpregnancy.org
Phone: 703-323-8060 Fax:703-323-0422
Mission: Life Choices is a non-profit organization committed to compassionate care and counsel for the sexually active student. We offer alternatives to abortion, free pregnancy testing, STD referrals and post-abortion counseling
Opportunities: Office help, Volunteer counselors, Student representatives, internship program
Hours: Mon and Tues 10am – 9pm, Thurs 10am - 6pm, Fri. 10am-2pm
Requirements: Must be 18 years old and complete an application and interview process
Metro Accessible:
Takes Groups: No
Mott Community Center
12111 Braddock Rd. Fairfax, VA 22030
Web: www.fairfaxcounty.gov
Contact: Paul Woods, Director
Email: Paul.Woods@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-278-8605 Fax: 703-2278-8741
Mission: To enhance the quality of life for Fairfax County citizens by developing lifelong recreation interests, providing opportunities to assist in sustaining a healthy and positive life-style and responding to community challenge.
Opportunities: Assisting the senior program ages 55 and over. Responsibilities will include: preparing a weekly calendar, scheduling activities and workshops, speakers, marketing and facilitating activities.
Hours: M-F 10a-10p
Requirements: Knowledge or interest of programming recreation/life skills activities with the senior or adult populations. Min. of 4 hours per week over the 15 week period.
Metro Accessible: No
Takes Groups: Yes
Nonprofit/Business Management
Bread and Water for Africa
2550 Huntington Avenue, Suite 200
Web: www.africanrelief.org
Contact: Sarah Curry, Executive Assistant
Email: sarahc@christianrelief.org
Phone: 703-317-9440 Fax: 703-317-9690
Mission: To promote positive change in Africa by supporting grassroots initiatives for self-sufficiency, health and education.
Opportunities: Volunteers would provide administrative support to the BWA office, and would participate at various local events, presenting our programs to the public (handing out brochures, answering questions, etc). Volunteers would also help out in a wide range of tasks including the production of newletters, upkeep of donor databases, and writing fundraising letters.
Hours: M-F 9-6
Requirements: At least 18 years old
Metro Accessible: Huntington Metro
Takes Groups: No
Senior Citizens
Alexandria Adult Day Services
1108 Jefferson St. Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact: Kimberly Taylor-Davis, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Email: kimberly.taylor-davis@alexandriava.gov
Phone: 703-838-4224 Fax: 703-519-3312
Mission: Provide caregivers with a needed break and the comfort of knowing that their loved ones will spend their day with friends and in activities they enjoy.
Opportunities: Individual and group work with program participants.
Hours: M-F 9-5
Requirements: Minimum shift of 4 hours/day weekly and a current PPD test
Metro Accessible: yes
Takes Groups: no
Alzheimer's Association
3701 Pender Dr. Suite 400 Fairfax, VA 22030
Web: www.alz.org
Contact: Barbara McCurry, Family Services Manager
Email: Barbara.mccurry@alz.org
Phone: 703-359-4440x106 Fax: 703-359-4441
Mission: To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through promotion of brain health.
Opportunities: Data entry, general office/clerical, attend health fairs, fund raising.
Hours: M-F 9-5
Requirements: None required
Metro Accessible: Yes, via CUE bus
Alzheimer's Family Day Center
2812 Old Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22031
Web: www.alzheimersfdc.org
Contact: Marcy Hunter, Center Director
Email: afdc@alzheimersfdc.org
Phone: 703-204-4664 Fax: 703-204-0509
Mission: To enhance the well being and quality of life of each person throughout the course of illness, through therapeutic and innovative approaches; to promote caregiver wellness through education and support
Opportunities: Interact with participants, help with activities and meals, general assistance, provide companionship.
Hours: M-F 7:30am - 5:30pm (no evenings or weekends)
Requirements: Application, one reference, recent negative TB test, orientation
Metro Accessible: Yes, Dunn Loring Metro (1.5miles away)
Takes Groups: Small groups for special projects
Area Agency on Aging
12011 Government Center Pkwy Suite 708 Fairfax, VA 22035
Web: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/aaa
Contact: Trina Mayhan-Webb, Regional Volunteer Manager
Email: trina.mayhan-webb@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-704-6075 Fax: 703-324-3583
Mission: To promote, support, and maintain the quality of life and independence for adults and seniors.
Opportunities: Run errands, light housekeeping, read mail and visit, yard work
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: background check by agency
Metro Accessible: No
Takes Groups: Yes
George Mason University Eldercare Service
Human Resources and Payroll Dept. 4087 University Dr. MS3C3 Fairfax, VA 22030
Web: http://eldercare.gmu.edu
Contact: Patrice Winter, Eldercare Services
Email: ecare@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-1802 Fax: 703-993-2601
Mission: To provide services to faculty and staff, as they seek to balance the responsibilities of work and care giving of elder family members.
Opportunities: Flexible
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: Positive attitude, ability to maintain confidentiality, desire to learn, and make a difference.
Metro Accessible: Within walking distance of Fairfax campus
Takes Groups: No
Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads
3440 S. Jefferson St. Falls Church, VA 22041
Web: www.goodwinhouse.org
Contact: Karla Rivera, Volunteer Coordinator
Email: krivera@goodwinhouse.org
Phone: 703-578-7671 Fax: 703-578-7519
Mission: To support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and the people who care for them through a faith-based, non-profit organization affiliated with the Episcopal Church.
Opportunities: General administration, friendly visits, readers, art/music program assistance, computer training for residents.
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: Minimum of 10 hours. Application and background check required.
Metro Accessible: Ballston Metro, 25J Bus
Takes Groups: Yes, performers and possible garden work
Greenspring Village
7470 Spring Village Dr. Springfield, VA 22150
Web: www.greenspringvillage.com
Contact: Elke Martin, Volunteer Programmer
Email: elmartin@erickson.com
Phone: 703-923-3154 Fax: 703-923-4657
Mission: At Greenspring Village, a continuing care retirement community, we share our gifts to create a community that celebrates life.
Opportunities: Assist in TV studio, rehab/outpatient gym, programming department, and day program
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: Interest in working with senior citizens
Metro Accessible: Springfield Metro, free shuttle
Takes Groups: No
INOVA Loudoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
235 Old Waterford Rd. NW Leesburg, VA 20176
Contact: Elizabeth Kaeser, Administrator
Email: beth.kaeser@inova.org
Phone: 703-771-2841 Fax: 703-771-2800
Mission: Our mission is to provide quality and compassionate healthcare accessible to the entire Loundoun Community.
Opportunities: Nursing home and rehabilitation social work.
Hours: M-F 9-4p
Requirements: Desire to work with elderly
Metro Accessible: Dunn Loring, Fairfax Cue Bus
Takes Groups: Yes
Korean Community Service Center
7700 Little River Turnpike, Suite 406 Annandale, VA 22003
Web: www.kcscgw.org
Contact: Tae Lee, Director of Programs
Email: tlee@kcscgw.org
Phone: 703-354-6345 Fax: 703-354-6391
Mission: To help Asian Americans in the Metropolitan area to become well adjusted and contributing members of society through service, education & development of resources.
Opportunities: Play therapy for children, case management for seniors, coordinate groups including divorce support groups, financial information, literacy workshops, etc. according to needs.
Hours: M-F9-5
Requirements: Bilingual Korean/English required. Minimum 15 hours/weekly
Metro Accessible: Fairfax Cue Bus
Takes Groups: No
Prince William Area Agency on Aging
13850 Church Hill Dr. Woodbridge, VA 22191
Web: www.pwegov.org/aoa
Contact: Lorraine Eckhardt, Center Director
Email: bdiehl@pwcgov.org
Phone: 703-792-4031 Fax: 703-494-5903
Mission: The senior center program is based on the affirmation of the dignity, self-worth and independence of older persons, promoting wellness and supporting the continued growth, learning, and involvement in the community of older persons with the Friends of the Prince William Senior Center, Inc. assisting in guiding this mission on behalf of its members.
Opportunities: Internship possibilities: Social Work/Individual, Group, Community; Nursing-ind/Community Health/Wellness; Communications/PR—develop plan for Outreach re: Center Programs/Services; Computer/IT –p/c instructors –transition senior citizens to current (user friendly) technology; Fund raising opportunities –working in coordination w/ our 501 c3 Friends of the Woodbridge Senior Center; and Special Events Planner.
Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9:30a-4:30pm and Wed 9am – 8pm
Requirements: Some experience working w/ older adults helpful; bi-lingual +; Good social, interpersonal skills; Interest in planning, developing and implementing special events/activities; Outreach; Interest in PR and Fund Raising
Metro Accessible: No
Takes Groups: Yes, of 3 – 6 students for special projects
The Lewinsville Retirement Residence
1515 Great Falls St. McLean, VA 22101
Contact: Lorraine Redman, Assistant Administrator
Email: lcredman@verizon.net
Phone: 703-442-8660 Fax: 703-506-8280
Mission: To provide a safe, affordable pleasing environment designed to meet the needs of elderly persons without regard to their racial, social, ethical, political or religious backgrounds, thus contributing to their continued independence and dignity.
Opportunities: Exposure to geriatric social work in an independent living environment.
Hours: M-F 10-6p
Requirements: None required
Metro Accessible: 15K or 23C Bus
Takes Groups: yes
Women
ACTS/Turning Points
P.O. Box 74, Dumfries, VA 22026
Web: www.actspwc.org
Contact: Dotty Larson , Program Director
Email: dlarson@actspwc.org
Phone: 703-221-4460 x 2284 Fax: 703-221-0662
Mission: To eliminate and alleviate domestic violence in Prince William County and cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.
Opportunities: Group Facilitators: Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s groups; Safe House Mentor: assist women with writing resumes, budgeting, and interview skills; Court Advocate: bilingual individual working with Latino women in court advocacy; Administrative Assistants
Hours: M – F day and evening hours
Requirements: Must be 17 or older, possible background check
Metro Accessible: Yes, Omni-Link --PWC
Takes Groups: No
Alexandria City Manager's Office
301 King St, Rm3400, Alexandria, VA 22314
Web: www.alexandriava.gov
Contact: Jennifer Harris, Communications Officer
Email: jennifer.harris@alexandria.gov
Phone: 703-838-5028 Fax: 703-836-6476
Mission: To promote city programs and services to the residents of Alexandria
Opportunities: Coordinate new media on television and the internet, edit documents and layout/produce public relations material
Hours: M-F 8-5
Requirements: Public speaking skills helpful
Metro Accessible: Yes, King St
Takes Groups: no
Bethany House of Northern Virginia
6121 Lincolnia Rd. Suite 303 Alexandria, VA 22312
Web: www.bhnv.org
Contact: Catherine Hassinger, Executive Director
Email: chassinger@bhnv.org
Phone: 703-658-9500 Fax: 703-658-9522
Mission: Shelter for victims of domestic violence
Opportunities: Master-level only--Case management for clients, including service plans, assessments, documentation, notes, entrance/exit interviews.
Bachelor-level--administration assistance, including development, marketing, graphics and special events.
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: Master-level social work and psychology majors for work with clients. Other tasks open to students of business, non-profit or related work.
Metro Accessible: No
Takes Groups: For special projects
Doorways for Women and Families
P.O.Box 100185 Arlington, VA 22210
Web: www.doorwaysva.org
Contact: Candace Lopez, Community Resource Manager
Email: clopez@doorwaysva.org
Phone: 703-522-8858x13
Mission: Empowers women and families who are abused, homeless, or at risk to live safe, secure, and self-sufficient lives. Provide prevention services and educate the community.
Opportunities: Plan programs, update website, data entry, increase community awareness.
Hours: 10a-4p
Requirements: Communication and public relations, event planning, volunteer management.
Metro Accessible: Clarendon or Courthouse Metro
Takes Groups: No
George Mason University Women & Gender Studies Center
4400 University Dr, MS5B6, Fairfax, VA 22030. Johnson Ctr Rm 240K
Contact: Vicki Kirsch, Associate Director
Email: vkirsch@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-2897 Fax: 703-993-1808
Mission: To provide academic programs in women's and gender issues, to promote student outreach, and to support gender-related research.
Opportunities: Maintain center library, assist in ongoing programming, assist in creating and facilitating groups, assist in campus and community outreach
Hours:
Requirements: n/a
Metro Accessible: Yes
Takes Groups: No
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
2000 L Street, NW Suite 406, Washington, DC 20036
Web: www.rainn.org
Contact: Michelle Spradling, Outreach Coordinator/Volunteer Recruiter
Email: michelles@rainn.org
Phone: 202-544-7370 Fax: 202-544-3556
Mission: Carries out programs to prevent sexual assualt, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
Opportunities: National Sexual Assault Online Hotline
Hours: flexible
Requirements: Min. age is 18.
Metro Accessible: Farragut West
Takes Groups: yes
Last Updated: September 28, 2009
George Mason University and the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement offers this Volunteer Opportunities List solely as a public service to the members of the university community. The University and the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement makes NO REPRESENTATIONS OR RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS LISTED. Unless expressly noted, the organizations listed are fully independent of the university. Further, George Mason University and the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY, for personal or property injuries resulting to the student, or for damages caused by the student, resulting from the student's participation in the activities of these organizations. The student should check with the agency to find out if it provides any insurance or liability coverage for its volunteers. 8/24/2006
