Volunteer: DC-wide and National Organizations

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My Sister's Place, Inc. (MSP)
P.O. Box 29596
Washington, DC 20017
Office: (202) 529-5261
Fax: (202) 529-5984
Hotline: (202) 529-5991

www.mysistersplacedc.org/
My Sister’s Place, Inc. (MSP) is the largest and oldest non-profit agency exclusively serving battered women and their children in the District of Columbia. Annually, thousands of victims of domestic violence find sanctuary from abuse in our residential programs and supportive services. Currently our programs consist of emergency shelter, transitional housing, the region’s only transitional housing for immigrant victims of violence, the Emergency Services Center, and our 24-hour crisis hotline. Combined with our community outreach and education initiatives, My Sister’s Place is committed to providing safe refuge for families in crisis.

VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are the heart and soul of My Sister's Place. Without the dedication of more than 100 volunteers, we could not achieve our goal of assisting victims of domestic violence. Our faithful and committed volunteers make a profound difference in the lives of our clients everyday. Volunteers donate their time and talents to our hotline, children's program, community outreach and education activities, and administrative initiatives.
All volunteers must complete a 40 hour comprehensive training on domestic violence prior to beginning service with My Sister's Place.  Training sessions are generally held quarterly. For more information on volunteering with My Sister's Place,
please contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@mysistersplacedc.org

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ONE BRICK

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One Brick brings volunteers together to support other non-profit organizations by adopting an innovative twist to the volunteer experience: we create a friendly and social atmosphere around volunteering, and after each volunteer event, we invite volunteers to gather at a local restaurant or cafe where they can get to know one another in a relaxed social setting.
Our 'commitment-free volunteering' allows you to choose when you volunteer, rather than having to make commitments for a certain number of volunteer hours, or agree to be available every week at a specific time. Volunteering made easy!

VOLUNTEER
Volunteering with us is easy. There's no paperwork. No orientations. No hassles. Simply check out our event calendar on our website for upcoming volunteer opportunities. When you see something you're interested in joining, just RSVP online.

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Serve.gov

www.serve.gov/

The President has said that the challenges America faces are unprecedented, and that we need to build a new foundation for economic growth in America. The Administration has begun this work with dramatic new investments in education, health care and clean energy, but we cannot do this alone here in Washington. Economic recovery is as much about what you're doing in your communities as what we're doing in Washington – and it’s going to take all of us, working together.
Serve.gov is your online resource for not only finding volunteer opportunities in your community, but also creating your own. Use Serve.gov to help you do your part. America’s foundation will be built one community at a time – and it starts with you.
Serve.gov is managed by the Corporation for National and Community Service.

VOLUNTEER

"United We Serve" is a nationwide service initiative that will help meet growing social needs resulting from the economic downturn. With the knowledge that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things when given the proper tools, President Obama is asking us to come together to help lay a new foundation for growth. This initiative aims to both expand the impact of existing organizations by engaging new volunteers in their work and encourage volunteers to develop their own "do-it-yourself" projects. United We Serve is an initial 81 days of service but will grow into a sustained, collaborative and focused effort to promote service as a way of life for all Americans.

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Serve DC
The mission of Serve DC is to strengthen and promote the District of Columbia's spirit of service through partnerships, national service and volunteerism. Serve DC focuses on three areas to accomplish this mission:

www.serve.dc.gov/cncs/site/default.asp
Find a Volunteer Opportunity
Greater DC Cares is the District's volunteer center and the largest coordinator of volunteer services in the greater Washington region. We invite you to visit the Greater DC Cares or call 1-800-VOLUNTEER to learn about volunteer opportunities in the District. Explore other volunteer search websites to find a service opportunity that interests you.     
 
Become a Tutor or Mentor
Mayor Adrian M. Fenty encourages residents to consider being a tutor or a mentor to an at-risk youth in the District. Learn more about some of the District's tutoring and mentoring programs .
 
Participate in Serve DC's Annual Service Events
Thousands of District residents volunteer throughout the year during the Seasons of Service Days, proving that a single day of service can grow into a lifelong commitment of helping others. Seasons of Service Days are designated days throughout the year that provide opportunities for people to volunteer for community service projects.

Join the DC Citizen Corps
DC Citizen Corps provides residents valuable emergency training and education to prepare themselves, their family, and community in case of an emergency. The program brings together local community leaders, neighborhood volunteers, and the network of first responder personnel to increase community involvement in emergency preparedness and response.
 
Learn About Volunteer Opportunities Just for YOUth
Find a service opportunity, create your own youth service group, or join a service organization. Learn about volunteering Just for YOUth!

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Volunteer Match
Bringing People Together

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Volunteers Are Beautiful People
Bringing good people and good causes together is what we do. In this section, we offer resources to get you started and keep you going. Let us help you find a cause that needs your help, because it's good to be beautiful.

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How to Be a Great Volunteer
Are you new to volunteering, or wondering how to get more out of your volunteering experience? Have you had a hard time finding the right place to volunteer? A webinar series listed on our site will walk you through some of the training and screening tools nonprofits use, and will better prepare you to ask questions and evaluate whether the organization is a good fit for you and your skills. Potential stumbling blocks that volunteers encounter will be covered, as well as tools to help you identify and overcome them. Presented by two experienced volunteer managers this is an opportunity for you to ask questions and learn how to be a great volunteer.

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Women Empowered Against Violence, Inc. (WEAVE)
1422 K Street NW
Washington DC 20005
phone: 202.452.9550
fax: 202.452.8255
e-mail: info@weaveincorp.org

www.weaveincorp.org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/

WEAVE is a non-profit that provides holistic services to victims of domestic violence. WEAVE officially opened its doors on September 22, 1997, and grew first as a legal service provider, adding full time case management and counseling programs in 1999 to achieve the founders’ vision of providing holistic services.

VOLUNTEER
We depend heavily on pro bono assistance from lawyers and law firms to help us meet our mission of empowering survivors of domestic violence to end the cycle of abuse. Lawyers can work directly with survivors by staffing our walk-in legal clinics and/or taking cases, or partner with WEAVE on a wide variety of research, policy, and other special projects.

Staff WEAVE’s Free Walk-In Legal Advice and Information Clinics
Represent Clients in Domestic Violence Cases
Provide Legal Research, Advice, Representation or Training for WEAVE
Help Raise Awareness about Domestic Violence
Sponsor a Special Event for WEAVE Clients
Counseling and Education Services Intern

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