Volunteer Groups

DC Central Kitchen
Over 6,000 volunteers give their time to prepare over 4,000 meals per year. Volunteers assist with food preparation, chopping vegetables, sorting produce, mixing salads, portioning meals, de-boning meat and sorting cans. 
425 2nd Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-234-0707
www.dccentralkitchen.org

Greater DC CARES
Interested in hands-on volunteering, doing some pro bono consulting or donating in-kind goods?  Greater DC CARES can match you up with a non-profit that can benefit from your talents and time.  Volunteering can vary in time, level of commitment, issue, organization and opportunity.
www.dc-cares.org

Habitat for Humanity
DC Habitat for Humanity works to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness in the DC metro area by building and then selling homes to families ineligible for conventional financing.  Sign up to volunteer for the many special events or for construction opportunities at this site. 
www.dchabitat.org

Idealist.org
This site is an interactive site that connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. Users can search volunteer opportunities, check out the events calendar and connect with the like minded socially conscious.
www.idealist.org

One Brick
One Brick provides volunteer opportunities without a long-term commitment.  One Brick has a variety of flexible and unique opportunities for those interested in making a difference in their community.  After volunteering, volunteers are invited to get together socially.  
www.onebrick.org

Sierra Club - Washington, DC Chapter
The Washington, DC Chapter is made up of over 3,600 members actively involved in local conservation and politics through events and volunteer opportunities.  Events include bicycle tours, hikes, happy hours, kayaking and more.
400 Albemarle Street NW Suite 310
Washington DC 20016
202-363-4366
www.dc.sierraclub.org

Single Volunteers of DC:  Singles do community service projects including cleaning up rivers, preparing food for the homeless, and putting down mulch at the National Zoo.  There are socials, as well.  Most members are in their 30’s and 40’s.  Some events are divided into under 35 and over 35.
www.singlevolunteers.org/dc.

Special Olympics
Special Olympics is a nonprofit organization that offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round training and competition in 30 Olympic-type summer and winter sports.  Check out this website to volunteer at a local program for a few hours a week or a year.  There is a variety of different opportunities offered. 
www.specialolympics.org