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DC Based Volunteer Opportunities
This list is by no means exhaustive, and contact names change frequently. Visit Suite 130 of Poulton Hall for brochures, newsletters and additional information on the organizations listed. Community-Based Learning Credit student placements are not limited to the organizations listed on this web site.
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Clinica Del Pueblo
Provides health care for primarily Spanish-speaking HIV patients. Volunteers who do not speak Spanish are welcome, and would be responsible for vital signs, phlebotomy and clerical work. Spanishspeaking volunteers would have the opportunity to do more indepth work, such as providing counseling to persons with AIDS.
Juan Iomagoza
1470 Irving Street, NW
462-4788
DC AIDS Education Training Center
(G.U. Med. Center/ Family Med.)
The Simulated Patient Instructors Group assists health care professionals in improving their risk assessment, counseling and interviewing skills.
Dorcie Steinberg
3800 Reservoir Road
687-1613
DC Department of Public Health
Works with youth in preventing AIDS.
Volunteers are needed for a variety of activities.
Melvin Wilson
717 14th St., NW, Suite 600
727-2500
Damien Ministries
Operates a food bank, feeding 600-1000 people a month, as well as a buddy program. Volunteers are needed to assist in these programs and provide general office help and fundraising.
Buddy Sutson
2200 Rhode Island Avenue, NE
202-526-3188
Food and Friends
Delivers meals to people with AIDS in their homes. Volunteers are needed for lunchtime hours.
Michelle Nielsen
Mindy DeAtley
58 L Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
488-8278
Georgetown University Medical Center
Volunteers are welcome especially for Thursday evening clinics, to assist 40-50 AIDS patients with general duties, including grocery shopping, etc.
Ms. Pillote
Dept. of Medicine
Kober-Cogan, Suite 110
687-7163
Gift of Peace Hospice
Run by Mother Theresa's Missionaries of Charity, provides a home environment for men and women with AIDS. Volunteers serve in a variety of capacities.
Sr. Pietra
2800 Otis Street, NE
2693313
Good Shepherd's Dwelling
Provides care for women with AIDS and their children. Volunteers provide care and motivation for residents.
Sister Claire Marie
12902 Wintersen
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 625-5427
Grandma's House
Operates five homes in NW, DC which care for HIV infected infants and children. The children range in age from newborns to 10 years, and require 24-hour attention. Volunteers are needed to assist with care and supervision of the children.
Susan McCarley
1222 T Street, NW 234-4128
Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry
Works to educate the community about HIV/AIDS in addition to providing critical services for those with HIV and AIDS. Services include children's support, transportation, and financial assistance. Provides an orientation process which includes AIDS education. (Directions: Near King Street Metro.)
Pam Schadt
413 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 746-0440
Hospice of Prince George's County
Provides a variety of services to terminally ill individuals, including: nursing, medical social work, respite care, emotional support, bereavement support. Volunteers needed in three areas: home care, office, and bereavement. Homecare volunteers work directly with the patients and families. Office volunteers perform administrative duties. Bereavement volunteers offer support through phone calls and support groups.
Terry Orzechowski
96 Harry S. Truman Drive
Largo, MD 20774-1000
(301) 572-2489
Joseph's House
Provides a permanent home for homeless men with AIDS. Services for the residents include counseling and meals. Volunteers work closely with the staff rather than directly with the men.
Therese Connolly
1730 Linear Place, NW
265-7174
Metro Teen AIDS
Volunteers assist with educational programs, organizing strategies and events to teach teenagers in the District about AIDS.
Leslie Stewart
651 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
543-9355
Montgomery County Hospice Society
Provides hospice and home care to adults and children throughout the state of Maryland. Volunteer opportunities include: working with patients in their homes, supporting bereaved family members, administrative duties, speaking with other organizations about hospice care.
Sandy Fraiser
1450 Research Blvd., Suite 310
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-2566
Project Champ/Children's National Medical Center
Addresses the needs of children and their families affected by HIV. Volunteers needed to become buddies with HIV-affected children. Volunteers can become involved in many ways: being a hospital buddy, clinic buddy, home buddy, assisting in organizing special events, or as an administrative buddy. Volunteers can also contribute to the Project Champ newsletter. Volunteers meet on a monthly basis to discuss their experiences.
Marian Brodsky, Children's National Medical Center 111 Michigan Avenue, NW
884-5450
Washington Free Clinic
Offers HIV testing etc., to those affected by HIV. A year's commitment is required, with available hours at night.
Volunteer Coordinator
1525 Newton Street, NW
667-1106
WhitmanWalker Clinic
Volunteers work one on one with patients. Medical and weekend training is offered to volunteers. Interested individuals are asked to give a years's commitment.
Volunteer Resources
1407 S Street, NW
797-4421
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Alumnae & Alumni Service Organizaitons
Alumni Club of DC
The Alumni Club of DC partners with current undergraduates in service and social justice projects throughout the year.
ARTS
Arts Council of Fairfax County/Volunteer for the Arts
Volunteers needed for ticket sales, information updates, special projects, data entry and publicity.
Vol. Dir. (leave message)
4022 Hummer Road
Annandale, VA 22003(703) 642-0862
Grupo de Artistas Latin American (GALA) Theater
Produces modern and classical plays of Hispanic origin in both English and Spanish.
Hugo Medrano
1625 Park Road, NW
234-7174
Smithsonian Institution
Reformat and check data on computers.
Frances Stevenson
The National Portrait Gallery
8th F Street
(202) 275-1814
Teatro de la Luna
Hispanic and Latin American theater, presented in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation in English.
Graciela Serlito
4411 Kansas Avenue, NW
882-6227
Urban Philharmonic Society
Dedicated to bringing music of the highest quality to individuals who otherwise may not experience it. Addresses all races and offers music of many cultures. Volunteers can work in a variety of areas, including preschool and elementary school programs.
Darrold Hunt
410 8th Street, NW, Suite 409
(202) 387-0447
Alexandria Archaeology Museum
Volunteers will participate in technical drawings of artifacts for preservation, etc.
Steven Sheperd, Ph.D
Torpedo Factory Art Center Studio 327, 105 N. Union Street
Alexandria, VA
(703) 838-4399
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance
Functions as a voice for Asian Pacific Americans in the labor movement, the community, the media, and the political process. APALA also works to build coalitions among all races and ethnic groups.
Matthew Finucane
1101 14th St., NW, Suite 310
974-8051
Asian Service Center
Provides a variety of services for the senior citizen community, including counseling, transportation, housing assistance. Volunteers must be bilingual.
Jate Pan
2900 Newton Street, NE
842-4376
Chinese American Society
Assists Chinese community in various ways. Volunteers would provide general assistance.
Kao Wei Nee
230 N. Washington St., Room 301
Rockville, MD
(301) 279-5955
Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs
Works closely with the Mayor's office and similar organizations in addressing the concerns of DC's Asian/Pacific American population. Provides a variety of services in the areas of: economic development, public health, multi-cultural development, human rights, transportation, and public safety.
Meeja You
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 1130
727-3120
DC Refugee Services Center
Provides District refugees with employment training, ESL, literacy.
Tanya Dang
1501 Columbia Road, NW
667-9000
Indochinese Community Center
Provides a variety of services for refugees and immigrants, including an English as a Second Language (ESL) program, HIV/AIDS services, food and clothing distribution. The center also sponsors an immigration program which assists refugees, immigrants, and other individuals seeking residency. The center seeks to promote an understanding of Indochinese culture and refugee experience by sponsoring various cultural programs.
Vilay Chaleunrath
1628 16th Street, NW
462-4330
Japanese American Citizens League
Works to address civil and human rights issues in the Asian community. Provides various social services to its members, including adult day care.
Bob Sakaniwa (Suite 704)
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
223-1240
Korean Community Service Center (KOSC)
Provides a number of services to the Korean-American community in the Washington area. These include individual, family and group counseling, senior citizen programs, employment services, and a HIV/AIDS awareness program. Other programs include translation and interpretation services, health education, alcohol education, and counseling.
Kyung Soo Choi
7720 Alaska Avenue, NW
882-8270
Lutheran Social Services
Provides refugee resettlement. Volunteers serve as friend and mentor to a family, helping them with language and culture acquisition.
Kathy Hay
4406 Georgia Avenue, NW
723-3000
National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium
Works to advance the legal and civil rights of the nation's Asian Pacific American population through litigation, advocacy, public education, and public policy development.
Betty Wakiji
1001 Connecticut Street.,NW
Suite 522
296-2300
Organization of Chinese Americans
Works to secure the rights of Chinese American citizens and permanent residents through legislative and policy initiatives. The organization provides a variety of internship opportunities for Asian American students to participate in the political process.
Daphne Kwok
1001 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 707
223-5500
D.C. Scores
Soccer Referees Needed! Wanna make a difference in the lives of inner city elementary school kids? Come be a ref for DC SCORES league games on Thursday afternoons at sites located throughout Washington, DC. Call Nick at 202-234-4112 ext. 305 or email nrebeck@americascores.org for details.
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
American Cancer Society
Volunteers needed to work with the handicapped. The ACS will provide on the job training.
Lisa Burris
1875 Connecticut Ave,Ste703
483-2600
American Lung Association
Volunteers work closely with the handicapped.
Kim Moore
475 H Street, NW
682-5864
Best Buddies (G.U. based)
About 50 GU students are paired with mentally retarded youths at the Kennedy School in NE. Volunteers participate in monthly activities.
432 Leavey Center
687-4782
D.C. Special Olympics
Provides year-round training and athletic competition in a variety of well-coached Olympic-type sports for mentally retarded individuals. Volunteers needed for a variety of activities.
Tom Kling
300 "I" Street, NE, Suite 102
408-2640
Deaf-REACH
Volunteers needed to visit elderly nursing home residents in the Washington area who are losing their vision or hearing. Volunteers provide companionship and friendship as well as assist residents in running errands, reading, etc.
Pat Brentley
3521 12th Street, NE
832-6681
Friendship House Association
Works to respond effectively to the needs of the disadvantaged people in its community, providing goods and services to assist residents help themselves achieve greater self-sufficiency and improved living conditions. Volunteers assist the elderly, help in the child development centers, psychological rehabilitation program, provide youth services, etc.
Theresa Hawkins
619 D Street, SE
675-9050
Jubilee Jobs
Volunteers work with the handicapped.
Terry Flood
2712 Ontario Road
667-7390
Prevention of Blindness Society
Volunteers needed to assist in the development of health education programs for the public on specific eye diseases or eye safety.
Arnold Simonse
1775 Church Street, NW
234-1010
Rock Creek Foundation
Specializes in human resource and opportunity development for individuals with disabilities. Provides programs in community living, employment assistance, and mental health services. Interns needed for a variety of tasks.
Beth Albaneze
Spring St. Leiason
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 589-8303
ACCION International
The student assistant will help with the f documents produced by ACCION.
Vivienne Azarcon
15th Street, NW
393-5113
Africare
Interns needed to do research and writing topics in African or international development issues.
Joseph C. Kennedy
440 R Street, NW
462-3614
Ethiopian Community Development Council, Inc.
The Microenterprise Intern will work with microloan borrowers/potential borrowers and the entire process from beginning to end.
Dr. Tsehaye Teferra
1038 S. Highland Street
Arlington, VA
(703) 685-0510
Seed Capital Development Fund
The Financial Analyst Position will assist with a variety of aspects of project management and proposal development.
Charlene Robinson
1828 L Street, NW, Suite 1030
(703) 243-5340
VITA
Internships vary and require a minimum of graduate level education.
Vicki Tsiliopoulos
1600 Wilson Blvd., Suite 710, Arlington VA
(703) 276-1800
After School Kids (ASK) Program
(G.U. based)
Provides alternatives to incarceration. Works with children and young adults who are on probation. Offers tutoring and mentoring programs.
130 Poulton Hall Georgetown University 687-1092
Ashoka: Innovators for the Public
Ashoka is an international non-governmental association of leading social entrepreneurs whose creativity and drive open up new possibilities in the fields of health, human rights, education, the environment and other areas of human need. Currently seeking short-term volunteer assistance on a project-specific basis.
Judie Stevenson
1700 North Moore Street
Suite 1920
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 527-8300
Boys/Girls Club of Greater Washington
Volunteers will serve the youth in education, and development.
Kellie Sheridan
3265 S Street
462-1317
Bright Beginnings
Bright Beginnings is a program dedicated to helping children with families living in shelters and low income housing develop important life skills. Volunteers are needed to develop positive relationships with the children (ages six weeks to five years) and help promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline. We prefer that volunteers commit to a weekly time that they can participate in the program (usually Monday - Friday, either 7:30 am - 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Bright Beginnings Inc.
128 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
tel: 202.842.9090
fax: 202.842.9095
www.brightbeginningsinc.org
Calvary Baptist Church After School Achievement Program
Tutor ages 6-15. Direct open gym, recreational activities. (A half block from Chinatown Metro.)
Paget K. Rhee
755 8th Street, NW
347-8355
Center for Minority Student Affairs
Volunteers will tutor H.S. students.
Dennis Williams
Leavey Center, G.U.
687-4054
Center for Multicultural Human Services (CMHS)
Volunteers needed to help middle and high school minority adolescents in all subjects. Nancy Abramson
701 West Broad St., Suite 305
Falls Church, VA
(703) 533-3302
Center for Youth Services
Serves disadvantaged youth of DC area. Volunteers counsel, educate and assist with clerical duties.
Sam Tramel
921 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
543-5707
Center of Concern
Volunteers needed for data entry, bookkeeping, etc.
Jane Deren
3700 13th Street, NW
635-2757
City Lights School
An alternative facility for troubled adolescents that seeks to help students develop healthy and productive lives. Volunteers are needed in all areas: as classroom aides, tutoring and mentoring or teaching special skills such as computer literacy, arts and crafts, music or dance.
City Lights School
62 T Street, NE
832-4366
College Bound
Choose from a variety of options to help high school students progress in school.
820 "1st" Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
842-0858
College Info Center
Various volunteers needed to counsel H.S. students for college.
Jane Collins
901 "G" Street, Room 313393-1100 (MLK Library)
Community Family Life Service Volunteers tutor and mentor youth in transitional housing programs. Internships available in Marketing & Development, Youth Services, and Supportive Services. Learn more about our mission at
Contact the Volunteer Services Coordinator at volunteer@cflsdc.org or call 202-347-0511 x415.
DC Family Literacy Project
(G. U. Law Center)
Works to connect incarcerated parents with their families through literacy-building activities and parenting skill development.
Sara Amour
111 "F" Street, NW, Suite 128
(202) 662-9828
DC Reads
Tutors needed to tutor 1st, 3rd and 6th graders in four different elementary schools in the District of Columbia. Work study positions available.
Joy Tarpley
130 Poulton Hall
687-6282
DC Schools Project (DCSP)
(G.U. based)
Provides various programs to teach immigrant children ESL - mostly Asian and Latino.
Meredith Naughton 130 Poulton Hall
687-8868
Deal Junior High School
Volunteers serve as teachers' assistants.
Mrs. Roundtree
4400 Ford Drive1, NW
282-0100
Demeter House
(G.U. based)
Assist women in drug treatment program to prepare for GED.
Prof. Patricia O'Connor
130 Poulton Hall
687-7622
Elementary Baseball
Tutors and mentors needed for students in grades 2-6.
John McCarthy
4501 Van Ness Street, NW
237-8311
For the Love of Children
Foster home tutoring program.
Christine Young
1711 14th Street, NW
462-8686
Friends of Lorton Prison
Serves inmates at Lorton Maximum Security Prison. Volunteers provide tutoring and educational services in various subjects.
Prof. Patricia O'Connor
687-7622
Friendship House
Tutoring, special projects teachers (cooking, dance, etc.)
Theresa Hawkins
619 "D" Street, SE
675-9050
Georgetown Children's House
Classroom work, before/after school care, day care.
Julia Castillo
3224 "N" Street, NW
387-0002
Government of the District of Columbia - Dept. of Recreation and Parks
Looking for people to volunteer as computer training instructors for youth and adults.
Vendra B. Hall
Growing Together
Tutor children, ages 5 to 14 in basic school subjects. Volunteers needed for one-on-one tutoring in math and writing skills, helping students with motivational and study techniques.
Theresa Knudson
3900 16th Street, NW, #520
Hands On DC
Helps junior and senior high school students in DC public schools stay focused on, prepare for and obtain higher education. Volunteers work one on one with individual students as tutors and mentors.
Union Center Plaza
810 First Street, NE
Holy Trinity Elementary School
Volunteers serve as teachers' assistants.
1325 36th Street, NW
337-2339
"I Have A Dream" Foundation
IHAD provides high school graduates with college tuition. Tutors are needed to help build students' reading and math skills.
Susan White
1811 24th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 775-5800
Indochinese Community Center - Newcomer Community Service Center
Tutor immigrants and refugees in a variety of classes. Help them pass their citizenship test.
Vilay Chalueroth
1628 16th Street, NW
202-462-4330
Janney Elementary School
Teachers' aides needed, science fair, ESL.
Patricia Larson
42nd and Albermarle Streets, NW
282-0110
Jelleff Boys and Girls Club
Provides a range of recreation and leadership programs, and after-school activities. Volunteers are needed to assist as coaches, tutors, and to provide other tasks.
Norma Bryant
3265 S Street, NW
462-1317
Junior Achievement
Urges people to value free enterprise, understand business and economics. Classroom instructors needed.
Ellen Nelson
MBNA Career Center
KIDSNET
Assist in the development of electronic media services for children.
Kimberly Watkins
6856 Eastern Avenue, NW
Suite 208
291-1400
Lorton Prison Education Program
Volunteers will tutor inmates and help them to complete a 3 credit course
Dr. Patricia O'Connor
Dept. of English
687-7622
National Learning Center/Children's Museum
Volunteers needed.
Susan Albers
800 3rd Street, NE
675-4120
National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)
Works with inner city youth who buy wholesale and identify retail outlets. Volunteers needed to mentor youth in planning projects.
General Office
(202) 467-6383
Northern Virginia Family Service
NVFS has organized the "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program." This program approaches the correct way to care for children.
Beth DeCristofaro
100 N. Washington Street
Suite 400
(703) 533-9727
Parents United for the DC Public Schools
Serves as resource for disseminating information to parents--meeting coordination; contact with schools.
Delabian Rice Thurston
1300 19th St., NW, Room 330
(202) 518-3667
Peer Education (G.U. Health Services)
Design and host workshops for first year G.U. students living in dorms.
Carol Day
207 Village C East
687-8942
Program about Learning and Sharing (PALS)
Volunteers are matched up with 5th grade students at Walker Jones School, acting as big sisters or brothers and accompanying them on excursions.
Dan Gerkin
Raising Hispanic Academic Achievement
A Saturday School tutoring and mentoring program for K-16 Hispanic students. Seeking volunteers with proficiency in math, science, and English. Knowledge of Spanish is not necessary, and training is provided.
Laura D. Logie
4602 North Park Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Ronald McDonald House
Volunteers are needed to spend 2 - 3 hours a week helping patients with their school assignments.
Barbara Silverman
1326 Quincy Street, NE
529-8204
Sacred Heart Adult Education
Provides basic educational programs in learning English, reading and writing. Volunteers needed to tutor individuals or groups in reading and writing skills, as well as conversational English.
Sister Marie Lucek
1621 Park Road, NW
462-6499
Sasha Bruce Youthworks
Serves the urgent needs of young people at risk and their families in DC. Volunteers needed to serve in a variety of capacities including tutoring, being a Big Sibling, counselor, etc.
Jenette Warren
741 8th Street, SE
675-9340
Shooting Back
Education and media center offering workshops to inner city youth. Volunteers coordinate workshops for children, prepare classes, develop educational projects, provide administrative assistance.
Rachel Clark
Sojourners
Tutor children after school.
Diane Aten
202-328-8842, ext.248
St. Alban's Day Care Center
Volunteers needed to assist in providing child care for multicultural 2 - 5 year old children. Tasks include planning daily activities.
Cecilia Suarez
3001 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
363-7380
Takoma Park Boys/Girls Club
This club gives children a place to come and play. Volunteers will play with the children to make their stay at the TPBGC more enjoyable.
Mr. K. Morris
9220 Edwards Way, #2449
Adelphi, MD
(301) 408-4469
Tubman Elementary School
Assist teachers in teaching classes.
Tutor students.
Mrs. Lee Diggs
3101 13th Street, NW
673-7285
Walker Jones Elementary
Teachers' aids and tutors needed.
Dr. Wells, Principal
1st and "L" Streets, NW
535-1222
Washington Literacy Council
Provides adult literacy training. Volunteers are needed to work with transportation.
JoJo Schroeder
1930 18th Street, NW.
387-9029
Barney Neighborhood House
Volunteers needed to assist with the day to day operations of the Senior Program.
Catherine Epps
3118 16th Street, NW
939-9000
Christian Communities Group Homes
Provides innovative, alternative housing with a variety of activities and services to give low-income senior residents a more fulfilling lifestyle.
Volunteer opportunities include: driver/escort, activities leader, trip organizer, mail buddies, party planner, adopt-a-resident, Sunday dinner provider, etc.
Roxanne Ando
2501 18th Street, NE
832-1149 / Office: (202) 635-9384
Cooperative Caring Network (CCN)
Works with local area agencies to help the District's elderly maintain maximum independence by creating links and a neighborly , caring environment. Volunteers needed for various tasks.
Farrell Didio
1331 H Street, NW, Suite 500
393-7736
Deaf-REACH
Volunteers needed to visit elderly nursing home residents in the Washington area who are losing their vision or hearing. Volunteers provide companionship and friendship as well as assist residents in running errands, reading, etc.
Elizabeth Spiers
3521 12th Street, NE
832-6681
Georgetown Senior Center
Serves 3 meals each week to about 25 elderly citizens. Provisions are made to give food and clothing to those in need. Extended health care also available on a daily basis. Volunteers needed for a variety of tasks: serving food, companionship, health care, and crafts program.
Virginia Allen
3240 O Street, NW
338-2219
Holy Cross Adult Day Care Center
Provides residency for adults with varying degrees of psychological problems. Volunteers keep residents company and organize social activities.
Margaret Oliu
9805 Dameron Drive
Silver Springs, MD
(301) 754-7150
IONA Senior Services
Variety of skills needed in this comprehensive, Northwest DC senior service organization.
Beth Vaccaro
4121 Albermarle Street, NW
895-9427
Rockville Nursing Home
Volunteers provide the elderly with companionship and assistance.
Janette Granett
303 Adclare Road
Rockville, MD
(301) 279-9000
Sarah's Circle
Volunteers work closely with low-income elderly, and sometimes needed to teach classes and one time projects. (This is a ministry of the Church of the Savior.)
Andi Veitch-Clannon
2551 17th Street, NW #103
332-1400
Washington Home
Volunteers work with the chronically/terminally ill and elderly. Work includes one-on-one visiting, assisting in group activities, and assisting with feeding.
Genevieve Davidson
3720 Upton Street, NW
966-3720
Washington Hospice
Helps terminally ill people with their emotional, psychological, and physical problems. Volunteers assist with patients and clerical duties.
Karen Jones
3720 Upton Street, NW
966-3720
Ashoka: Innovators for the Public
Ashoka is an international non-governmental association of leading social entrepreneurs whose creativity and drive open up new possibilities in the fields of health, human rights, education, the environment and other areas of human need. Currently seeking short-term volunteer assistance on a project-specific basis.
Joanna Davidson
1700 North Moore Street
Suite 1900
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 527-8300
Audubon Naturalist Society
Volunteers/interns needed to work with DC school children once a week during the spring. The children participate in various activities in and outside the classroom through which they learn more about the environment.
Jane Huff
8940 Jones Mill Road
Chevy Chase, MD
(301) 652-9188
Christmas In April
Volunteer opportunities available in many different areas.
Brendan Short
4713 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
362-1611
Friends of the Earth
Various internship and volunteer opportunities available.
Corinna Gilfillan
1025 Vermont Ave., Suite 300
783-7400
Global Survival Network (GSN) - Wildaid
GSN uses investigations and media campaigns to highlight instances of human rights
abuses and environmental degredation worldwide.
Jyothi Kanics
P.O. Box 73214, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-775-1422
Fax: 202-387-2590
ingsn@igc.org
Government of the District of Columbia - Dept. of Recreation and Parks
Looking for volunteer groups for community clean up projects at local parks and recreation area centers.
Vendra B. Hayes
750 Park Road NW 20010
673-7647
Greenpeace
International organization with volunteer opportunities in a variety of areas: recruiting, researching, organizing.
J. Weis
1436 "U" Street, NW
667-7814 / 800 326-0959
National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides (NCAMP)
Handles requests for information and lobbying.
Dyon Lane
701 "E" Street, SE
543-5450
Nature Conservancy
Interns needed in the Communications Department, Latin American Science Program (Botany), Latin American and Caribbean Divisions Conservation, and Science Stewardship Department.
Joe Ristorcelli
1815 N Lynn Street
Arlington, VA
(703) 841-4832
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Dedicated to enhancing America's communities and countrysides by converting thousands of miles of railroad corridors into a nationwide network of public trails. Volunteers' familiarity with IBM desirable.
Cheryl Drew
1100 17 Street, NW
331-9696
Renew America
Specializes in collecting and promoting examples of successful environmental programs developed by community groups, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and businesses. Volunteers needed to perform various tasks including researching and identifying successful environmental programs.
Marna Louis
1400 16 Street, NW, Suite 710
Trees for the City
Volunteers assist with tree planting.
Carrie Dike
Calvary Women's Shelter
An emergency overnight shelter. Volunteers needed to assist in preparing and serving dinner on Friday nights.
Kimberly Bolinger
928 5th Street, NW
7836651
Hannah House
Volunteers needed weekends to staff homeless shelter, assist with educational workshops.
Michele Morris
612 "M" Street, NW
2894840
House of Ruth
Provides for homeless and battered women and children. Volunteers needed to assist children with activities, feed homeless on street, and provide various assistance.
Receptionist
5 Thomas Circle, NW
667-7001
Mt. Carmel House
Shelter for battered women and women who suffer from mental problems, alcohol or drug abuse. Volunteers needed to help prepare and serve breakfast and do laundry.
Sr. Jean Dalton
471 G Place, NW
2896315
My Sister's Place
Shelter for battered women and children. Volunteers needed to educate children, help women with résumés, answer hot lines, do handiwork, and various other assistance.
Elaina Biagas
P.O. Box 29596
Washington, DC 20017
5295261
National Women's Health Network
Advocacy group for women's rights and health concerns. Volunteers work in information clearing house, researching and responding to nationwide questions on health and related concerns.
Anne Casper
514 10th Street, NW, Suite 400
347-1140
National Woman's Party
Founded by Alice Paul, focuses upon women's suffrage issues. Volunteers needed for writing, researching, and clerical duties.
Paula Felt
144 Constitution Ave., NE
5461210
National Women's Political Caucus
Looking for 8 interns, preferably full time to work in development, press release, training, field, politics and president's departments.
Lisa Paulock
1211 Connecticut Ave., NW
Suite 425
7851100
New Endeavors By Women
Transitional living center. Volunteers needed to assist with computer work, résum?Ewriting, leading workshops, and answering the phones and door.
Mary Popit
611 N Street, NW
6825825
Rachel's Women's Center
Volunteers help work on women's issues, group coordination, listening, and meal preparation.
Crystal Sylvia
1222 11th Street, NW
6821005
Office on Women
Branch of Alexandria City Department of Human Relations.
Various volunteer opportunities available.
Karri Gildow
110 North Royal St., Ste 201
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 838-5030
Refugee Women in Development
Works to empower uprooted women and prepare them for leadership roles and institutional development within their own communities. Volunteers intereSuited in women's issues, refugees and international human rights needed to serve as program assistants, assisting with conference preparation, organization of special events, research assistance, and administrative support.
Melissa Torgovitsky
5301 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Suite 700
966-5804
Saint Martin's House
Transitional recovery unit for post-pregnancy. Volunteers staff group dinners, play room.
Laura Jackson
116 "T" Street, NE
5265426
Sarah House
Overnight volunteers needed as well as leaders for special interest groups on Sundays. Vicky Aelland
1329 "N" Street, NW
2326167
Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual (WATER)
A feminist educational center and network of justice-seeking people committed to theological, ethical and ritual by and for women.
Mary Hunt
8035 13th Street
Silver Springs, MD (301) 589-2509
Women's Information Network
Volunteers assist in political action, job bank, publication of newsletter.
Liz Powell
1511 "K" Street, NW, Suite. 635
347-2827
Woman's National Democratic Club
Employs political and social strategies in promoting awareness in women's, foreign policy, and environmental issues. Volunteers assist in task forces and action alerts, participating in grass roots lobbying.
Molly Krebs
1526 New Hampshire Ave.
2327363
The Women's Center
80 part-time therapists comprise a staff which provides counseling and information to women. Volunteers answer phones, assess callers' needs, refer clients to counselors.
Karen Porter
133 Park Street
Vienna, VA
(703) 281-2657
Women's Research and Education Institute
Interns assist with research.
Shari Miles
1750 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 350 20006
628-0444
Alexandria Dept. of Mental Health Center
Volunteers needed for one-on-one with patients. Also needed, administrative volunteer in medical records, data-base programmer, etc.
Judy Jurkowski
720 N. St. Asaph Street
(703) 838-6400
Alliance of Genetic Support Groups
A nonprofit organization with educational projects addressing the ethical, legal, social implications of the Human Genome Project and promotion genetics education in managed care and medical school settings. Volunteers needed to answer telephones, do clerical work, plus grantwriting/ fundraising.
35 Wisconsin Circle, Suite 440
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 652-5553
American Cancer Society
Numerous opportunities available.
Carla Magdamo
1875 Connecticut Ave., NW
483-4172
American Lung Association (ALA)
Works towards the prevention and control of lung disease. Sponsors a variety of programs including a summer camp for asthmatic children in DC and health education programs in DC schools.
Kim Moore
475 "H" Street, NW
682-5864
American Nurses Association
Volunteers design their own projects.
Tom Barbara
600 Maryland Avenue, SW
Suite 100
651-7116
American Red Cross
Volunteers assist with various activities.
Director of Human Resources
"E" Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
728-6430
Ashoka: Innovators for the Public
Ashoka is an international non-governmental association of leading social entrepreneurs whose creativity and drive open up new possibilities in the fields of health, human rights, education, the environment and other areas of human need. Currently seeking short-term volunteer assistance on a project-specific basis.
Joanna Davidson
1700 North Moore Street
Suite 1900
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 527-8300
Children's Hospital
Patient Care Volunteer Program: work directly with patients in units, providing psycho-social support (non-medical duties.) 15 hr. training session required, held 4 times/year. Please send résum?Eand references.
Misty Oratokhai (Day)
Chris Bragg (Evening)
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
884-2062
Christ House
Volunteers work with homeless men recovering from illness or hospital stays.
Mark Roberts
1717 Columbia Road, NW
328-1100
Damien Ministries
Offers housing to ex-incarcerated AIDS patients, released from prison to live out their last days. Volunteers needed evenings and weekends to provide company to patients, cook light meals, etc. (24-hour presence needed with residents.) Also, volunteers intereSuited in gardening can help with the Ministry's developing garden.
Shana Tucker-Williams
P.O. Box 10202
Washington, DC. 20017
526-3020
Exodus Youth Services, Inc.
We offer opportunities for students to work on the streets of Washington in housing projects with needy children and families. We have enjoyed the support and help of many Georgetown students and faculty over the years. Our main mission, Streetside, is currently run by a Georgetown University graduate.
16643 Bleak Hill Road
Culpeper, VA 22701
540-829-2325 office
540-829-9068 fax
GU Hospital
A volunteer service provided to help make a child's stay at the hospital a little more pleasant.
Wendy Paramore
GU Lombardi Cancer Center
687-7580
Lombardi Cancer Center
Assist nurses in taking care of patients
Kathy Patel
3800 Reservoir Road, NW
687-8223
National Center for Therapeutic Riding
Uses horseback riding and horsemanship as a strategy for fostering the physical and mental development of children and adults who have physical, psychological, or mental disabilities. Volunteers needed to assist in caring for the horses as well as assisting the instructors with the students.
Volunteer Office
5115 Glover Road, NW
966-8004
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Volunteers needed to assist with fundraising activities, volunteer recruitment and a range of other activities.
Christina Price
2021 "K" St., NW, Suite 715
296-5363
Northwest Healthcare Center
A private and for profit organization seeking volunteers to participate in group activities with residents.
Cineal Summer
3333 Wisconsin Avenue
362-5500
Rock For A Cure
Raises money and awareness in the fight against breast cancer and to increase the involvement of young adults in the issue through music oriented events such as concerts, auctions and other promotional activities. Seeking a volunteer to develop and coordinate membership on the Georgetown University campus and to provide assistance with fundraising and other activities in the DC area.
Linda Oeding
1021 Arlington Blvd.
(703) 525-0435
Washington Free Clinic
Clinic provides free health care to economically disadvantaged.
Mimi Block
1525 Newton Street, NW
667-1106
Whitman-Walker Clinic
One of largest direct support organizations dealing with AIDS patients, gay/lesbian community. Volunteers assist with support, education, legal affairs.
Kristina Easton
1407 S Street, NW
797-4421
Bread for the City
Volunteers needed to work in the food distribution area, to help run the pantry, as well as distributing food to people who come to BREAD.
Nicolette Fertakis
1525 7th Street, NW
332-0440
Capital Area Community Food Bank
Provides food to non-profit agencies in the Washington area.
Volunteer Coordinator
645 Taylor Street, NE
526-5344
Christ House
Volunteers needed as tutors, clerical, photography, and visiting with clients - homeless men in need of medical care.
Mark Roberts
1717 Columbia Road, NW
328-1100
Consortium for Services to Homeless Families
Needs tutors in math, reading, writing, spelling, science, and social studies. Also in need of instructors proficient in any of the following software packages: WordPerfect, Excel, Lotus, Quatro Pro, Word, or PageMaker.
Ruby King-Gregory
1012 14th Street, NW, Suite 140639-9760
Covenant House Washington
This organization serves the homeless and the runaway youth.
Bonita Singletary
1015 15th Street, NW, LL 200
610-9600 or 9641
Friendship Place Community Resource Center
Serves the homeless living west of Rock Creek Park, helping them to find housing and assisting with general needs. Volunteers participate in educational seminars, counsel, and develop independent projects.
Susan Calloway
4713 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
364-1419
Georgetown Ministry Center
Volunteers serve on "sandwich patrol" (delivering food to homeless people on the streets), clothing distribution, and assist with office work.
Amy Zandarski
1041 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
338-8301
Gift of Peace Recreational Center
As a long-term refuge for the intractably homeless, and homeless with illness, the Center has become a resource among area's hospitals and agencies. Volunteers will work with residents, care-givers, and medical personnel.
G. S. Hamilton
Georgetown U. Hospital
784-2557
Hannah House
Transitional shelter for 16 homeless women. Volunteers needed for Saturday and Sunday mornings and afternoons to provide general supervision of the house and its residents.
M. Kenge Toure
612 "M" Street, NW
289-4840
Jobs for Homeless People (JHP)
A non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeless people find jobs and move into permanent housing. Volunteers needed to help draft résumés, help people read training books, and answer phones.
Erin Daughton
1400 "Q" Street, NW
544-5300
Luther Place
Provides 31 single women without children with housing, psychiatric help, case management, day programs. 2 volunteers needed for dinner organization and overnight duties.
Christa Chesley
1226 Vermont Avenue, NW
939-2075
Martha's Table
Volunteers needed to help serve food from McKenna's wagon (a mobile soup kitchen) and to tutor youth and adults.
Juliette Orzal
2114 14th Street, NW
328-6608
Mt. Carmel House
Temporary shelter for homeless women. Overnight shifts.
Sister Jean Dalton
471 "G" Place, NW
289-6315
National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
Volunteers visit shelters for interviews and assist in the preparation of reports. Volunteers needed 8 hours a week for a minimum of two months.
Tisha Pugh
918 "F" Street, NW, Suite 412
638-2535
Rachel Women's Center
Volunteers work with homeless women, facilitating group discussions about jobs and women's issues.
Latasha Carter
1222 11th Street, NW
682-1005
Samaritan Inns
Transitional home for nine men.
Steve Ponzillo
2523 14th Street, NW
667-8831
Samaritan Ministry's: Next Step Program
Helps find employment, housing, health care and social services for homeless individuals. Volunteers needed in all facets of the program.
Gina Gatto
1516 Hamilton Street, NW
722-2280
SHARE D.C.
A non-profit food and community network to help people save money on grocery bills, while strengthening their community volunteer service. Volunteers needed for warehouse and distribution sites. Office help also needed.
Ms. Twitty
2233 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Suite 400
(301) 864-3115
Share Our Strength (SOS)
The nation's leading anti-hunger organization that mobilizes industries and individuals to contribute their talents to fight hunger.
Jennifer Patterson
733 15th Street, NW
393-2925
Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless
Various assistance available.
Genesis Fisher
1800 Mass. Avenue, NW
872-1494
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Andromeda
Provides services for mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, and refugee needs. Volunteers needed as teacher's assistants, mentors, and tutors.
Andro Jacome
1400 Decatur Street, NW
291-4707
Arlington Education and Employment Program
Volunteers teach English as second language, promote language exchange.
Trish McAluim
2801 Clarendon Blvd.
(703) 228-4200
Ayuda Legal Services
Legal interns: assist attorneys in their work with immigration, domestic violence, and public policy cases. Public policy interns: assist with fundraising, grant writing, media calls, and other developmental projects. Spanish skills required.
Volunteer Coordinator
1736 Columbia Road, NW
387-0434
Barbara Chambers Children's Center
Non-competitive multicultural learning center for children.
Maribel Ventura-Torres
1470 Irving Street, NW
387-6755
Bell Multicultural High School
Focus on language acquisition, interpreting, translation programs. T.A's, mentors and tutors needed.
Herman Fitzpatrick
3145 Hyatt Place, NW
673-7314
Calvary Multicultural Learning Center
Preschool (ages 2-5), day school (ages 6-12), focus on English as second language, child care, assist family needs.
Maria Stiemetz
1420 Columbia Road, NW
332-4200
Casa del Pueblo
Volunteers tutor English as second language, teach job skills (in Spanish).
Edwin Gonzalez
1459 Columbia Road, NW
332-1082
Central American Refugee Center
Volunteers provide legal services in area of immigration, translation, administration and accounting.
Frank Howard
1459 Columbia Road, NW
328-9799
Change, Inc.
Volunteers provide legal counseling, immigration information, used clothing, emergency food and rent assistance, and housing counseling.
Sonya Matos
1413 Park Road, NW
387-3725
Coalition for the Homeless
Emergency shelters, transitional houses, family apartments. Volunteers assist with counseling, leadership duties, food service, and clinical duties.
Rex Yancey
1234 Mass. Avenue, NW
347-8870
Council of Latino Agencies
Administrative assistance needed. Can also put you in touch with its 25 diverse member organizations (also liSuited here). Bilingual assistance preferred.
Kim Trujillo, Special Projects
2309 18th Street, NW
328-9451
D.C. Schools Project (DCSP)
(G.U. based)
Volunteers teach immigrant children English as second language.
Albert Wat
Poulton Hall 130
687-8868
Diario de la Nacion
Newspaper serving Latino and Hispanic communities. Volunteers needed for reporting, photography, editing, and translation. Bilingual a must.
Alfonso Aguilar
2329 Champlain Street
P.O. Box 21590
703-979-4156
Educational Organization for United Latin Americans, Inc.
Volunteers needed for gerontology and/or public health administration, teaching English, budget preparation. Accounting and administration skills taught. Bilingual assistance preferred.
Rosa Melendez
1844 Columbia Road, NW
483-5800
El Pregonero
Newspaper serving Latino and Hispanic communities. Volunteers needed for editorial follow-up, research. Bilingual preferred.
Oscar Reyes
5001 EaSuitern Avenue
Hyattsville, MD
301-281-2440
Family Place
Family resource centers providing services to low-income Hispanic and African American pregnant women and parents with children up to age 3. Volunteers lead classes, workshops, support group activities.
Argentina Davila-Luevano
3309 16th Street
265-0149
Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital
Linguistic Outreach Program
recruits girls and troop leaders to participate in the Girl Scouts.
Terry Sellars
2233 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
237-1670
Latin American Youth Center
Offers skills training, job development, job placement, educational programs, social services, crisis counseling drug treatment, health promotion, arts, leadership and recreational programs.
Beth Sighera
3045 15th Street, NW
319-2225
Latino Economic Development Program (LEDC)
Volunteers assist with capital formation and development, business, housing, and resource development.
Carlos Vazquez
2316 18th Street, NW
588-5102
Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care
Provides medical assistance, health care education, child care, midwifery care, support group guidance, research, fund-raising, translation.
Cathy Alvarez
2333 Ontario Road, NW
483-8196
National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators
Volunteers assist legislators from each of the 50 states + Puerto Rico.
Andy Lugo
444 N. Capital Street
Suite 404
434-8070/434-8079
Rosemount Center
Provides quality child care, educational research.
Olivia
2000 Rosemount Ave., NW
265-9885
Sacred Heart Adult Education Center
Provide support for educational programs.
1621 Park Road, NW
462-6499
Spanish Catholic Center
Maintains 2 residences for single, needy women. Volunteers provide medical and dental services, assistance with immigration and citizenship, employment and income tax issues, teach English as second language, literacy and computer skills.
Fr. Mark Poletunow
P.O. Box 11450
Washington, DC 20008
462-3482
Spanish Educational Development Center (SED)
Volunteers needed as day care and after school aides, "Ingles en Su Casa" instructors, teaching English as second language.
Doris Estrada
1840 Kalorama Road, NW
462-8848
Washington Free Clinic
Medical clinic involving HIV, prenatal, general medicine and pediatric clinics. Volunteers assist with counseling, educating, managing, translation, etc. Training provided.
Marie Paret
1525 Newton Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
667-1106
AFL-CIO Organizing Institute
Help organize certain events.
Maria Wickstrom
815 16th Street, NW
6th floor
637-5000
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Interns work with the ACLU to protect these rights and to enforce limits on government.
Mary Lassiter
122 Maryland Avenue, NE
544-1681
American Red Cross
Internship in the Government Relations Office available, to undergrad or graduate student intereSuited in learning about government relations. Interns track federal and state legislation, attend hearings on Capitol Hill and educate policy makers about Red Cross programs and services.
Alice Blair
(Public Policy & Planning)
430 17th Street
639-3492
Arlington Juvenile Domestic Relations District Court
The volunteer intern will interact with lawyers and court clients as well as assist staff in carrying out administrative duties.
Rick Strobach
1425 N. Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA
(703) 228-4500
AYUDA Legal Services
Provides legal services in immigration and domestic violence to the Hispanic and immigrant community in Washington, DC. Volunteers needed to assist attorneys in casework and community development work.
Rachel Kaufman
1736 Columbia Road, NW
387-4848
Ethiopian Community Development Council
Assists Ethiopian immigrants and refugees in achieving economic self-sufficiency. Volunteers teach ESL, provide housing assistance, AIDS education, etc., while helping migrants with cultural adjustment to the U.S.
Arlene Wright
1038 S. Highland Street
Arlington, VA
(703) 685-0510
Legal Aid Society
Provides free legal service to those in need. Volunteers needed for various tasks.
Melissa Rembert
666 11th Street, NW
Suite 800
628-1161
Public Defender Service for D.C.
Provides legal representation to indigent persons, youth and adults charged with criminal offenses in D.C. Volunteers assist attorneys with research and investigation, must have a car and are needed at least 12 hours a week.
Kesha Taylor
451 Indiana Avenue, NW
628-1200
Secret Service Uniformed Division
Volunteers will assist different levels of law enforcement.
Mr. Daddio
1307 L Street, NW
687-3658
U.S. House of Representatives
Volunteers will write letters to certain people, and get involved in the governmental sySuitem, etc.
Your local representative office
1529 Longworth Building
225-5516
U. S. Supreme Court
Help prepare bench copies of opinions, assist in various capacities.
Personnel Office
1 "1st" Street, NE
479-3404
Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless
Volunteers needed to assist staff in various tasks and help with different projects.
Catherine Stanton
1800 Mass. Ave., NW
872-1494
PUBLIC POLICY/URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Ashoka: Innovators for the Public
Ashoka is an international non-governmental association of leading social entrepreneurs whose creativity and drive open up new possibilities in the fields of health, human rights, education, the environment and other areas of human need. Currently seeking short-term volunteer assistance on a project-specific basis.
Joanna Davidson
1700 North Moore Street
Suite 1920
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 527-8300
Association of Community Organizations for Reform
Volunteers research on issues affecting low income communities.
Chris Leonard
739 8th Street, SE
547-9292
Christmas in April (DC)
Volunteers needed to do intake interviews of homeowners. Volunteers are also needed in April to help restore homes for elderly homeowners.
4614 Wisconsin Ave., NW
362-1611
D.C. Cares
Volunteer service set on helping the homeless, youth, etc.
Denise Austin
1201 New York Ave., NW,
Suite. 150
289-7378
Ethics and Public Policy Center
Judio-Christian Ethics. Internships available. Law and Society Program.
Jason Johnsrud
1015 15th St., NW, Suite 900
682-1200
Exodus Youth Services
This organization relies on the power of God and it's volunteers to make life a little easier for kids. Volunteers will spend time with children.
Mary Lyman Jackson
11 Russell Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
exodus@cfc.asn.au
Fair Trade Market
Creates jobs in Third World countries through the sale of artisans' products. Featuring 2,000 items from 40 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Non-profit, charitable, and educational organization.
Chris Thomas
1519 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
510-663-5260
Full Committee on Governmental Affairs
Volunteers work on such issues as ensuring financial security for the city and reforming District spending practices.
Ann Mack
Rayburn Building, B349A
225-6751
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
Research and public policy institution for the study of issues from an African American perspective. Focus on economic development as the key factor in promoting greater participation of African Americans in the American political and economic spheres. Volunteers research, organize projects, edit, etc. Fax résume before calling to 789-6391.
Luther Elliott
1090 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite. 1100
789-3500
Jubilee Housing
Volunteers needed to work in Adams Morgan apartment complex, assisting with maintenance and research.
Lizband Blylock
1750 Columbia Road, NW
332-4020
U.S. Public Interest Research Group
Seeks undergraduate interns to assist in policy research, legislative advocacy, public education, media and grassroots organizing. Strong research and writing skills and previous experience desired.
Rick Trilsch
218 "D" Street, SE
546-9707
Amnesty International, USA
Various opportunities available.
Oneida Khalsa
304 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
544-0200
Arms Control Association
Volunteers needed for researching and writing, etc.
Erik Leklem
1726 M Street, NW, Suite 201
463-8270
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Various assistance available.
1779 Mass. Ave., NW
483-7600
Center on Conscience & War (CCW)
Various assistance available.
J.E. McNeil, Executive Director
3047 4th Street, NE
635-0441
Council for a Livable World
Various opportunities available.
Erik Floden
110 Maryland Ave., NE Suite. 409
Washington, DC 20002
543-4100
Friends Committee on National Legislation
Various assistance/internships available.
Potia Wenze-Damele
245 Second Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
547-6000
Lawyer's Alliance for World Security
Various opportunities available.
Alex Slesar
1901 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Maryknoll Justice and Peace Office
Various assistance available.
Director
401 Michigan Avenue, NE
P.O. Box 29132
Washington, DC 20017
832-1780
National Security News Service
Various assistance available.
Peggy Savage
1100 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 1310
466-4310
Peace Corps
Seeks to promote international interaction through cross-cultural service. Local volunteer opportunities are plentiful.
Kevin Webb
(703) 235-9191
Psychologists for Social Responsibility
Various assistance available.
Ann Anderson
2607 Conn. Avenue, NW, #200
Washington, DC 20008
745-7084
Search for Common Ground
Issues of interest: Middle East project; ethnic conflict; reproductive rights.
Various assistance available.
Jessica Bartlow
1601 Connecticut Ave., NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20009
265-4300
Sojourners
Various assistance available.
Rose Berger
2401 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
328-8842
Washington Peace Center
Provides a clearing house and resource center for peace advocates. Volunteers work as administrative assistants and project developers.
Tammi Coles
1422 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
234-2000