Lead ~ Serve ~ Learn
Mason's Resource For:
Women's Services
Alexandria Office on Women - SARA
Volunteers needed to work on various programs that effect the lives
of women in the community, such as the Sexual Assault Response and Awareness
(SARA) program which requires 40 hours of training. Volunteers are needed
for the Hotline and for accompanying victims to court. For more information
please contact the volunteer coordinator.
Phone: (703) 838-5030
Website: http://ci.alexandria.va.us
Emily’s List
Volunteers needed to work on various projects that assist pro-choice Democratic
women running for public office. Short-term volunteer and long-term opportunities
are available. Training is provided for the volunteer staff. For more information
please call the volunteer coordinator.
Phone: (202) 326-1400
Website: www.emilyslist.org/
Fairfax County Office for Women
In Fairfax County, there are over 70 Board, Authorities, and Commissions that
work with the Board of Supervisors on a wide range of issues from planning
and economic development to assessing human service needs. Active, committed
County residents who represent the diverse views and talents of the entire
Fairfax community are needed for appointments by Supervisors throughout the
year. Volunteers needed to research women’s issues, assist in event
planning and perform clerical and administrative tasks. For details on the
Talent Bank program and other services call the Office for Women, Monday
through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (703) 324-5730
Website: www.co.fairfax.va.us/service/ofw/default.htm
Institute for Women’s Policy Research
Volunteer Opportunities include the following: working on public policy newsletters,
mailing, phoning, and data entry. Volunteers must be dedicated and enthusiastic.
No formal training is required.
Phone: (202) 785-5100
Website: www.iwpr.org/
Loundon Abused Women’s Shelter
Training sessions offered quarterly. Training required. Volunteer opportunities
include the following: Shelter Shift Volunteers are responsible for answering
the crisis hotline, responding to the needs of women in the shelter, assisting
batter women in the shelter; Women’s Resource Center/ Information and
Referral Volunteers answer the telephone and refer callers to the appropriate
agencies, help keep resource material up-to-date and perform general office
duties; Board Members attend quarterly meetings and committee meetings as
needed (requires approximately 10 hours per month): participate in fund raising
activities; approve shelter policies and confirm financial health of the
organization: help evaluate programs. These volunteers must be willing to
work on fund raising projects. For more information please call the volunteer
coordinator.
Phone: (703) 777-6552
Website: www.lcsj.org/
The Woman’s Information Network
An organization created by and for Democratic women interested in the political
process in this nation. Volunteer opportunities include: the Job Bank Committee,
Program Committee, and Outreach Committee. For more information about these
volunteer opportunities please call the volunteer coordinator.
Phone: (202) 347-2827
Website: www.winonline.org/default.asp
The Young Women’s Project
A multi cultural organization created by and for women in their teens, twenties
and thirties. It is dedicated to the empowerment of women through education
and action. The Young Women’s Project is a volunteer led and operated
organization. The volunteer areas include diversity, economic independence,
health care and reproductive rights.
Phone: (202) 332-3399
Website: http://www.youngwomensproject.org
The Calvary Women's Shelter
The organization is presently looking for volunteers to work in the following
positions: Overnight Volunteer--these volunteers staff the shelter each night
of the year, attending to the residents’ needs throughout the night
and in the morning. This position is vital; without overnight volunteers,
the shelter could not operate. Evening volunteer--these volunteers will assist
the evening staff person in addressing all the needs of the clients in a
timely manner thus ensuring a smoother operation of the shelter in the evening
hours. For more information concerning these opportunities please call the
volunteer coordinator.
Phone: (202) 783-6651
Website: www.calvaryservices.org/
Alexandria Office of Women - Domestic Violence Program
Extensive training required. Assistance needed for a twenty-four hour hotline.
This organization also needs bilingual translator/ speaker to answer the
hotline. Shelter coverage volunteers needed; assistance needed for 15 weeklong
parent-nurturing program. Court advocates needed during morning hours to
accompany victims to court. Very fast paced; bilingual skills helpful. One-year
commitment required. For more information call the volunteer coordinator.
Phone: (703) 838-4911
Website: www.alexwomen.com
Hope in Northern Virginia
Volunteer needed to fulfil a clerical and administrative position. No training
required for this position, but volunteer must be committed to pro-life issues.
For more information call the volunteer coordinator.
Phone: (703) 536-2020
Website: www.hopeinnova.org
The Women's Center
Provides immediate and affordable counseling to women and their families. Volunteers
assist with fundraisers, program development and various office duties.
Phone: (703) 281-4928
Website: www.thewomenscenter.org/
Fairfax Y.M.C.A.
Teen Pregnancy Outreach Program seeks volunteers that possess warmth and positive
interpersonal skills to visit homes of expecting teens and provide information,
support, and medical referrals, in preparation for the infant.
Phone: (703) 742-8800
Website: www.ymcawashdc.org
Girls Scouts
Serve as troop leaders, trainers, and activity coordinators for events such
as cookie sales and camping trips. Energy and ideas needed from men and women.
Troops in Northern Virginia, the District and Maryland all need your help.
Phone: (202) 237-1670
Website: www.girlscouts.org/
Tahirih Justice Center
Sseeks to enable women and girls fleeing gender-based violence to access justice
in the United States through high-quality pro bono legal services and bridge-building
public policy advocacy. Through its programs, the Tahirih Justice Center protects
immigrant women and girls seeking justice in the United States from gender-based
violence such as female genital cutting, torture, rape, trafficking, honor
crimes, forced marriage, and domestic violence.
Phone: (703) 575-0070
Website: www.tahirih.org
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
