The Davis Center will occasionally receive information regarding volunteer opportunities in our community. In addition to events and drives sponsored by the Davis Center, many of the local organizations with whom we have partnered, including those receiving Lipman Grants (indicated by *), provide opportunities for individuals to get involved on either a one-time or ongoing basis. Come back to this space to see updates on how you can get involved in the greater community.
A Wider Circle envisions a world without poverty, where people have what they need to thrive. AWC offers many ways to volunteer, including short-term and long-term opportunities and those involving kids as young as 7. Learn more here.
Community FarmShare works to connect small farmers in Montgomery County with those in need of fresh fruits and vegetables. Volunteers are needed to help pack produce, deliver bags to people who don’t have access to transportation, and staff mobile markets. To get started, fill out their volunteer form.
DC Diaper Bank provides a reliable and adequate source of basic baby needs and personal hygiene products for families in the DMV. Volunteer options include hosting a donation drive or working in their warehouse. Learn more here.
The DC Volunteer Lawyers Project, now doing business as Volunteer Legal Advocates, provides comprehensive pro bono legal services and client advocacy support to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault, immigrant survivors of gender-based violence, and vulnerable children living in dangerous situations. If you are a lawyer, the organization provides specialized training so you can help clients. To get started, complete their volunteer registration form.
The Family Place has been providing support to low-income families in the DMV for over 45 years, focusing particularly on educational and support services for healthy child development. Volunteers are needed for both adult and early childhood education as well as monthly food distribution. Sign up here.
Friendship Place is the premier provider of housing services for people experiencing homelessness in the Washington DC region. Ways to help include fulfilling wish lists for The Brooks (which serves families), providing lunches at La Casa (which provides supportive housing), helping out AimHire participants in their efforts to secure jobs, and tutoring children. Learn more about ways to get involved here.
NW Community Food is dedicated to supporting individuals and families in DC with fresh produce, shelf-stable foods, household and personal hygiene items. They seek volunteers to work at their pantry, deliver food to homes, and organize donation drives. Learn more and complete the volunteer form here.
Sinai House enables families to move from homelessness towards self-sufficiency by providing safe and affordable housing, comprehensive social services and financial support. Learn ways to get involved here.
Solutions in Hometown Connections (SLC) works with refugees and immigrants in Maryland, Virginia and DC. SHC supports individuals and their families through a network of mentors, tutors and community groups. SHC adult volunteers serve as English tutors, family mentors, or assist with our child-friendly English classes. They also have opportunities for high school students interested in tutoring young children, or who would like to support their annual school supply drive. Learn more about their programs and how you can get involved here.
The TraRon Center helps to heal children affected by gun violence through the arts. Services include peer support and summer camp and afterschool programs. If you are an artist or have a background in social work or psychology, share your talents with TraRon’s clients! Chaperones are also needed for summer field trips. Fill out the volunteer form to get started.
Turning the Page engages DC parents as educators in resource-rich programming, sharing opportunities for parents to become active participants in their child’s education. They need volunteers to help with pop-up book sales that occur throughout the year and to read to children while their parents attend educational workshops. More information can be found here.