Volunteer Coordinator: Sarah Morse, smorse@a-span.org, 703-842-0168
Description of Volunteer Opportunities/Responsibilities:
Volunteers are needed to:
1. Prepare and serve food for the Homeless Bagged Meal Program
2. Serve food, distribute bedding and monitor the desk at the Emergency Winter Shelter
3. Work with clients and Outreach Staff at Opportunity Place Drop-In Center
4. Provide Administrative Support at A-SPAN Offices
5. Help setup and staff events
6. Serve as companions to clients in permanent supportive housing
7. Serve as mentors to clients getting employment counseling
8. Contribute specialized skills such web design
9. Help with special projects (such as a painting day) as needed
Number of Volunteers: 1,000
Types of Volunteers Needed: Adult-individual; Adult-group; Teen (13 and up)-individual; Teen (13 and up)-group; Youth (12 and under)-individual; Youth (12 and under)-group; Family; Holiday
Training Requirements: None
Hours Needed: Weekday; Weekday Evening; Weekend Day; Weekend Evening; After School.
Easily Accessible by Public Transportation: Yes
Volunteer Center Affiliations: Other (Provide the name)
Suggestions for a Drive to Benefit this Organization: Clothing drive, blanket and sheets drive, personal hygiene items collection
None currently.