Volunteer with the Red Cross at Walter Reed Medical Center

Are you looking to volunteer in the medical field over the summer? High school students are welcome to volunteer with the Red Cross at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. 

To get started, call (301) 295-1538, and ask for the high school student volunteer application. The volunteer will take your name, email, and phone number and send you an application. 

You'll need to write an essay and get a letter of recommendation from a teacher or supervisor. 

Questions? Stop by the Programs Office!

Help St. Jude by Volunteering with the Great Urban Race

Great Urban Race is partnering up with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , one of the world’s premier pediatric cancer research centers, for the third year in 2012, after fundraising over $300,000 to date. You can support St. Jude by simply volunteering for Great Urban Race events.

The race will take place Downtown Washington D.C. on 5/12/12 and volunteers will be needed for a variety of jobs. The best volunteers are the ones who arrive with a smile and interact with participants. It's a fun-filled, fast-paced day for participants, staff, and volunteers alike! Volunteer shifts are from 10am-5pm.

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Great Urban Race is partnering up with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , one of the world’s premier pediatric cancer research centers, for the third year in 2012, after fundraising over $300,000 to date. You can support St. Jude by simply volunteering for Great Urban Race events.

The race will take place Downtown Washington D.C. on 5/12/12 and volunteers will be needed for a variety of jobs. The best volunteers are the ones who arrive with a smile and interact with participants. It's a fun-filled, fast-paced day for participants, staff, and volunteers alike! Volunteer shifts are from 10am-5pm. 

Please contact us at greaturbanrace@stjude.org for more information on how to become a volunteer at The Great Urban Race Washington D.C. and support St. Jude!

Please register by 5/7/12 to be a part of this great event.

Are you a Great Volunteer? Georgetown Waterfront Cherry Blossom Bike Ride and Cycle Expo

What: The purpose of the National Cherry Blossom Festival 2 nd Annual Bike Ride and Cycle Expo is to kick off the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure season while engaging the National Capital Area cycling community through interactions with local cycle related vendors.
Why: Our intention is to attract the National Capital Area cycling community by offering paced rides along the Capital Crescent Trail as well as cycling related educational demonstrations at the cycle expo
Why Volunteer:
The mission of the ADA is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabe...

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What: The purpose of the National Cherry Blossom Festival 2 nd Annual Bike Ride and Cycle Expo is to kick off the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure season while engaging the National Capital Area cycling community through interactions with local cycle related vendors.
Why: Our intention is to attract the National Capital Area cycling community by offering paced rides along the Capital Crescent Trail as well as cycling related educational demonstrations at the cycle expo
Why Volunteer:
The mission of the ADA is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. ADA funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes. By Volunteering with the ADA you will be playing a huge role in helping the Mission Statement.
Where: Georgetown Waterfront, 3500 Water St NW DC 20036
When: Volunteer any time Sunday March 25th from 7:30am-2:30pm
Email for Details!!!!!
 

Volunteers Needed for the May 6, 2012 Race for Hope to Cure Brain Tumors!

Volunteers are needed for the Sunday, May 6, 2012 Race for Hope, a 5K Walk/Run to find a cure for brain tumors. Volunteers are needed for a minimum of two hours, or for the entire race. Last year dedicated volunteers helped us raise $2.5 million in the fight against brain tumors.
Volunteers are needed anytime between 6:00 a.m. and noon; possible assignments include race set up, registration and t-shirt distribution, course monitoring, water station, food and beverage; finish line; Metro greeters, and clean up. We'd love to have both individuals and groups such as Boy and Girl Scout troops, schools, or alumni groups help out. If you know someone who has been affected by a b...

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Mark your calendar!

Volunteers are needed for the Sunday, May 6, 2012 Race for Hope, a 5K Walk/Run to find a cure for brain tumors. Volunteers are needed for a minimum of two hours, or for the entire race. Last year dedicated volunteers helped us raise $2.5 million in the fight against brain tumors.

Volunteers are needed anytime between 6:00 a.m. and noon; possible assignments include race set up, registration and t-shirt distribution, course monitoring, water station, food and beverage; finish line; Metro greeters, and clean up. We'd love to have both individuals and groups such as Boy and Girl Scout troops, schools, or alumni groups help out. If you know someone who has been affected by a brain tumor, this is a great way to help support them in our efforts to find a cure.

The Race begins and ends at Freedom Plaza , which is between 13th and 14th Streets at Pennsylvania Avenue; very close to the Federal Triangle and Metro Center stations. This race is a really fun event and you will know you are a part of a very special day for all of those who are searching for a cure for brain tumors!
You can register to volunteer by going to this link http://www.braintumorcommunity.org/site/PageServer?pagename=RFH_DC_Volunteer or just send a message for more information.

Help Provide Medical Care to DC's Homeless Population at Christ House

Christ House was the first 24-hour residential medical facilities for homeless men and women in the United States. Today, Christ House is still the only facility of its kind in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area where over 6,000 people experience homelessness every day.

The mission of Christ House is to provide comprehensive health care to sick, homeless men and women from the District of Columbia, and to assist them in addressing critical issues to help break the cycle of homelessness.

As volunteers at Christ House, students can work in many different departments and programs. Start by checking out their volunteer page (here). Then, download an application, fill it out, and either email it back to Christ House or ask someone in Programs to fax it to Christ House for you!
Questions? See Ms. Boehle-Silva.

Work with Elderly District Residents at Downtown Cluster's Geriatric Day Care Center

Ring in the new year with community service! If you're interested in working with Seniors, check out DC's Geriatric Day Care Center, a community resource for DC residents located at Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church.

The Day Care Center provides seniors with many services, including classes, group activities, meals, transportation, medical care, and therapy. Volunteers can work with one of the Center's many programs. To sign up, email  clustersdc@aol.com or complete this form on their website to learn more about available opportunities.

Experience the Student Program at Washington Hospital Center

The Washington Hospital Center, the District's largest hospital, has a volunteer program geared toward high school students wishing to earn community service hours. Volunteers can work in many different departments of the hospital, and receive complimentary meals and parking!

Note: Washington Hospital Center's Student Volunteer Program has many steps, including:

• an online application
• a reference from a teacher or employer
• a one-page typed summary/description of yourself
• an interview

All applicants must be at least 14 years old.

Click on this link to get started with your online application. If you have any questions, please come talk with Ms. Boehle-Silva in Programs.

Check out Georgetown University Hospital's Volunteer Program THIS Saturday!

The Georgetown University Hospital is offering its final Volunteer Open House event this Saturday, December 10. Volunteers can find out about Georgetown's programs and fill out an application on site!

As volunteers at GUH, students can:

• Assist employees, patients and visitors in inpatient and outpatient areas
• Provide clerical assistance in hospital administration offices
• Guide individuals through out the facility with the hospital's Wayfinding Program
• Use your creative and musical skills with in the Arts Humanities program
• Provide Pet Therapy through National Capital Therapy Dogs
• Participate in the Reach Out and Read Program

Note: Students must be at least 15 years old and ready to commit to at least 4 hours of community service a week for one year.

Ready to apply right now? Head to the High School Volunteer Page.

Become an Ambassador at Children's National Medical Center

If you're looking to gain experience by volunteering at a hospital over a long period of time, consider applying for the Dr. Bear's Ambassador Volunteer Program at Children's National Medical Center. This competitive volunteer program will look great on your college or work resume--and several of the volunteer sites are located in Anacostia at the hospital's satellite Children's centers.

To begin the process, read, print, and complete the volunteer information and application packet, which can be found here.

Note: This program has several requirements:

• Volunteers must be 15 years of age or older.
• Volunteers must commit to at least 70 hours of service for an entire year.
• Volunteers are not guaranteed admission to the location or program of their choice.
• Volunteers must complete a medical eligibility packet and an interview before beginning work. 

If you have any questions, or would like help in completing the application process, please talk to Ms. Boehle-Silva in Programs!