Alexandria Library seeks enthusiastic, mature volunteers with experience in Microsoft Word and WordPerfect to assist patrons using our word processors. Help needed all library hours--days, nights, weekends at the Beatley Central, 5005 Duke St. Call 703-519-5900x206 or e-mail lderoche@alexandria.lib.va.us.
Join Volunteers for Change, a unique volunteer program for adults, featuring a flexible calendar of fun weekend and weekday evening projects to fit a busy schedule. The only commitment needed is a one-time orientation at Volunteer Fairfax’s office in central Fairfax. Volunteers can choose from projects including planting trees, bagging food for homeless families, tutoring adult ESL students, playing bingo with the disabled, special community wide events throughout the year, and more. Contact Ann Doyle to register for the next orientation at 703-246-3460 ext. 2,2 or e-mail to adoyle@volunteerfairfax.org. Visit www.volunteerfairfax.org for more information.
Volunteer Fairfax’s annual program for children, A Celebration of Giving and Sharing, is now recruiting volunteers to help teach students the concepts of giving, receiving, sharing and kindness. Each December, volunteers fill backpacks with books and toys, deliver them to deserving elementary students in Fairfax County, and then visit classrooms to talk to the children about the importance of volunteer service. Every class is encouraged to undertake a group project to share their joy. Last year, classes made cards for sick kids in the hospital and placemats for a nearby senior center. Volunteers are needed for an assortment of days and activities. For more information and to get involved, contact Emily Gibbs at egibbs@volunteerfairfax.org or 703-246-3460 ext. 8,3 or visit www.volunteerfairfax.org and click on ÒCGS RegistrationÓ in the dark blue column on the left side of the home page.
Doorways for Women and Families offers a free support group for survivors of domestic violence. The group meets every Tuesday in a confidential locationi n Arlington. Please call 703-237-0881 for more information. Free childcare is provided.
Doorways for Women and Families is seeking volunteers for its Safehouse domestic violence shelter program. Volunteers are needed for weekend and evening shifts and to answer our 24/7 hotline. Some weekday opportunities are also available. Training begins August-September. Call 703-522-8858 x13 or e-mail volunteer@doorwaysVA.org. For more information visit www.doorwaysva.org/volunteer.
The Alexandria office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage will once again collect coats and winter items for families in need through Dec. 15. The drive, which brought in 87 coats last year, will provide much needed winter items for the families of students attending Hybla Valley and Bucknell Elementary Schools. Items being collected for the drive also include hats, boots, mittens, rain coats and warm scarves. Coats or other winter apparel should be dry cleaned and ready for wear. All sizes and styles will be accepted and the coats can be dropped off at the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Alexandria Washington Street office at 607 S. Washington St., Alexandria. Donations are tax deductible and arrangements can be made to pick up winter items by calling 703-855-1383.
The Alexandria Office on Women is recruiting new volunteers for its winter training with the Speakers Bureau. The Office on Women's Speakers' Bureau is a group of volunteers who present an education program on domestic violence, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and teen pregnancy prevention to Alexandria youth. The Speakers Bureau presents to 5th-, 7th- and 9th-graders throughout the school year. The expected volunteer commitment is four to six hours per month and volunteers must have the flexibility to present during the school day. The 10-hour required training will be held on Monday, Jan. 29 from 6:30-10 p.m. and on Saturday, Feb. 3, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Training in the classroom will be scheduled after volunteers attend the two training dates. Contact Jen Harris at 703-838-5030 or send an e-mail to jennifer.harris@alexandriava.gov.
Doorways for Women and Families invites you to attend a monthly volunteer orientation meeting the first Tuesday of every month to learn more about volunteer opportunities with our family shelter, domestic violence Safehouse and other community programs. Visit www.doorwaysva.org/volunteer or e-mail volunteer@doorwaysva.org for more information.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training (TNT) is recruiting volunteers to help in the fight against blood cancers by raising funds as they train to walk, run, cycle or swim in honor of local patients. Team In Training provides personalized coaching, group training and support, and the chance to meet new people and be part of a team. In addition to weekly training sessions under the guidance of a certified coach, TNT offers training events and clinics on nutrition, equipment, injury prevention and safety. After four to five months of training, team members will be prepared to walk or run a marathon (26.2 miles) or half-marathon, or participate in a triathlon (swimming, cycling, and running). The National Capital Area Chapter is recruiting teams to participate in six events this spring including the National Marathon, the Country Music Marat