Association For Community Mediation
Based in Washington DC, this organization of mediation centers and volunteer meditators helps others feel better. Find ways to get involved.
Website: http://www.nafcm.org/
Byte Back
Non-profit organization works with other public service agencies to provide computer training for the underprivileged. Find ways to volunteer.
Website: http://www.byteback.org/
Campus Outreach Opportunity
Student leader association that is available on college campuses across the USA. Learn about the issues that COOL associates with.
Website: http://www.cool2serve.org/
Catholic Volunteer Service
Based in Washington DC, this nonprofit organization hooks up those looking to give back with volunteer opportunities.
Website: http://www.cnvs.org/
Community IMPACT!
Nonprofit organization works in Washington, D.C. neighborhoods helping youth gain higher education and take community leadership roles.
Website: http://www.community-impact.net/
Conquest House
Post-prison ministry in Washington DC helps ex-cons adjust to life in the surrounding areas. Find ways to volunteer a helping hand.
Website: http://www.conquesthouse.org/
Earth Share
National non-profit organization is dedicated to serving environmental and conservation charities. Find out how to lend a helping hand.
Website: http://www.earthshare.org/
Food and Friends
Serving the Washington DC area, this nonprofit organization delivers food to those living with the HIV virus. Find out how to volunteer.
Website: http://www.foodandfriends.org/
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Based out of Washington DC, this national charitable organization of women helps communities in need. Find out how to get involved.
Website: http://www.gfwc.org/
Greater DC Cares
Citizens looking to give back to their community can use this database which lists volunteer opportunities all over the Washington DC area.
Website: http://www.dc-cares.org/
GRREAT
Volunteer organization specializes in rescuing, training, and placing Golden Retrievers.
Website: http://www.grreat.org/
Junior League of Washington
Community service organization focuses on literacy training in the Washington, DC, area.
Website: http://www.jlw.org/
Literacy Volunteers of America
Washington DC chapter of this non-profit organization aides those who have trouble reading. Find out ways to lend a helping hand
Website: http://www.songline.com/lva/
LLSDC
Law Librarians’ Society of Washington was established in 1939 to promote librarianship. Find a listing of several volunteer opportunities.
Website: http://www.llsdc.org/volunteer.htm
Lutheran Social Services
Based in Washington DC, this religious orientated outreach program deals with sorts of community problems, such as Aids. Find opportunities.
Website: http://www.lssnca.org/
Mentors Inc.
Provides one-on-one mentoring relationships for high school students to promote academic, career and professional development.
Website: http://www.mentorsinc.org/
National Society of Arts & Letters
Non-profit volunteer organization is dedicated to bettering humanity by finding opportunities for young artists. Find ways to lend a hand.
Website: http://www.arts-nsal.org/
Single Volunteers of DC
Meet other singles and perhaps fall in love while bettering the communities of DC with this volunteer organization. Find sign-up information.
Website: http://www.singlevolunteers.org/dc/
Travelers Aid International
Serves individuals and families across the country and Puerto Rico who are in crisis due to homelessness or catastrophe. Find out how to help.
Website: http://www.travelersaid.org/
WA – Alzheimers’ Assoc. Chapter
Website: http://www.alzheimersdc-md.org/
Washington Ethical Society
Nonprofit organization of Washington DC is dedicated to fostering positive relationships between all humans. Find ways to contribute.
Website: http://www.ethicalsociety.org/
Washington Literacy Council
History of the volunteer literacy education program. Includes statistics, student profiles, an events schedule, and updates.
Website: http://users.erols.com/washlc/
World Federalist Association
Nonprofit citizens’ organization based in Washington DC is dedicated to global peace and self-sufficiency. Find ways to get involved.
Website: http://www.wfa.org/