DECEMBER 25 Day of Service
Please check back December 1, 2010 for details about D25 2010.

Volunteer Opportunities
Family-Friendly or Great for a small group

Family Friendly
Looking to for opportunities the whole family can enjoy together? The following sites are ideal for volunteers ages 15 and younger. Below you will find the project categories followed by the specific sites:

AT THE WASHINGTON DCJCC
You don’t have to travel far to have an impact throughout our community.  Choose one of the projects hosted at the Washington DCJCC and your contributions will be felt across the region.  Stay after your project to join in the on-site festivities!

Holiday Card Making (2 Shifts available)
Volunteer Check-In (2 Shifts available)-SOLD OUT
Donations Sorting (3 Shifts available)-SOLD OUT

THROW A PARTY
Creativity and initiative are what we seek for these projects.  Volunteers will help organize and lead activities to engage and entertain the residents of group homes, homeless shelters and senior centers.  The Washington DCJCC will provide some games, crafts and desserts to help add to the festivities.

Christian Communities Group Home (2 Shifts available)
New Endeavors by Women
New Expectations-SOLD OUT
Change, Inc. (2 Shifts available)-SOLD OUT
National Center for Children and Families-SOLD OUT

VISITS
Engaging in a conversation with someone can make a big impact.  These projects provide the opportunity to visit one-on-one and in small groups with homeless men and women, seniors, hospital patients and the mentally ill. Whether you are escorting a resident to lunch, playing a game of cards, working on an arts & crafts project or visiting a hospital room, you will have the chance to brighten someone’s day.

Greenspring Village (2 Shifts available)
We Are Family
Friendship Terrace Retirement Community - SOLD OUT

PAINTING
Put on your paint-covered clothes and join us as we help brighten the walls of Ferebee-Hope Community School and The U.S. Dream Academy.  Painting supplies will be provided by the Washington DCJCC.

Ferebee-Hope Community School Complex and The U.S. Dream Academy - SOLD OUT

FOOD DELIVERY AND VISITS
For this project a car with at least two adults is required. If you are looking to get out and about on December 25th, and want to be accompanied by friends or family, these are the projects for you.  The following projects involve making several stops to homes to either drop off a meal and/or stay for a brief visit.  Instead of signing up as an individual, you will sign up by car.  There must be at least two adults in your car, so sign up with a friend, spouse or that special someone.  These projects are also good as a family activity because the children can assist with the delivery, unless otherwise noted.  Please remember that even if children accompany you, there still must be two adults (over 18) in the car. Please note:  A “Team” = a minimum of 2 adults

Basilica of the National Shrine-SOLD OUT
Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place-SOLD OUT
Iona Senior Services-SOLD OUT

FOOD PREPARATION
Chopping, dicing, slicing, assembling… if these words resonate with you, the food preparation projects may be just what you seek.  These projects focus on preparing meals, some of them to be served on site that day, others to be packaged and delivered elsewhere.   Some projects may also include serving, visiting with residents and/or cleaning up.  Read the descriptions for more details.

Loaves and Fishes-SOLD OUT
Martha’s Table-SOLD OUT
Mother Dear’s Community Center (2 Shifts available)-SOLD OUT
New Endeavors by Women-SOLD OUT

SERVE A MEAL
It’s time to put on a hairnet and an apron and help spread joy with a meal and a smile.  These projects involve serving meals and for some, visiting with the clients as well.  If you enjoy food and people, check out our menu of options.

Arlington- Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless Sullivan House-SOLD OUT
Catholic Charities – Nativity Women’s Shelter-SOLD OUT
Father McKenna Center-SOLD OUT
Loaves and Fishes-SOLD OUT
Mother Dear’s Community Center-SOLD OUT