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Opportunities
An Invitation....
A-SPAN invites all individuals and groups to help guide people
from the streets to health, homes and jobs. Anyone who is concerned
about homeless people in Arlington is welcome, including those who
are or have been homeless themselves.
Call our Volunteer Coordinator at 703-820-4357, ext.
17,
for more information about any of the following volunteer
opportunities, or
click here to complete the Volunteer Profile form and return it
by mail or fax.
Opportunity Place (OP)
2708 S. Nelson Street, Arlington, VA
Assistant Front
Desk Monitor
Time commitment: 1-2
afternoons per week
Hours of
operation: 12:30pm-5:00pm, Monday – Thursday
Volunteers are needed to staff the front desk at our
drop-in program location: greeting clients, answering the phone, sorting mail,
assisting in the distribution of hygiene supply items and clothing, coordinating
use of shower and laundry facilities, receiving donations, and replenishing and
organizing the clothing room. This is a direct service position; ability to
multi-task is essential. Volunteers are trained and supported by the Director
of Opportunity Place.
Administrative Assistant
Time commitment:
4-6 hours per week
Hours of
operation: 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday – Friday
Volunteers are needed to assist with clerical duties
such as filing, data entry, telephones, and periodic mailings. This is a
non-traditional office environment; it also houses a drop-in day program for
homeless individuals seeking services such as case management, laundry, shower
and clothing. This is a great volunteer opportunity for a retired person!
Volunteer Companion
Depending on need, A-SPAN matches volunteers with
clients who request help in running daily errands, including trips to the
grocery and to medical appointments. This is a direct service position for
adults only, and involves considerable one-on-one contact with clients. Contact
the Volunteer Coordinator for more information.
Homeless Bagged Meal Program (HBMP)
Preparation
Volunteers
Time commitment:
1-2 afternoons per month
Hours of
operation: 4:00pm-6:00pm, 365 days a year
Volunteer groups prepare 60 bagged meals and deliver
them to a location in North Arlington to be served. Bagged meals include: 2
sandwiches, 1 fruit, 1 salty snack, 1 sweet snack (no chocolate, please), and 1 beverage. Food is
purchased by the volunteer group, which then meets in a central location to
prepare the meals. This is a great activity for children and teenagers!
Please note: until March 2007 Arlington County regulations required that food
preparation be done in a certified kitchen and under the supervision of a Food
Safety Manager. This is no longer the case; meals may now be prepared in any
suitable location, including private homes. The presence of a Food Safety
Manager is not required.
Serving
Volunteers
Time commitment:
1-2 evenings per month
Hours of
operation: 5:45pm-7:15pm, 365 days a year
Individuals or groups of volunteers distribute hot
food and bagged meals to homeless individuals at two outdoor locations in North
Arlington. A minimum of two volunteers are needed for this activity.
Individuals can be paired with other volunteers. This is a direct service
position for adult volunteers only.
Click here for further details and instructions on
the Homeless Bagged Meal Program.
Click here to view the
volunteer schedule for the Homeless Bagged Meal Program.
Donation Drives
Individuals or groups hold drives in their places of
worship, schools, businesses, or community groups for various items needed by
A-SPAN’s homeless clients. Please note that A-SPAN has specific needs and
cannot accept all donations; contact the Volunteer Coordinator for a list of
items before beginning a drive. This is a great opportunity for young people to
take on leadership roles in their schools and community organizations!
Click here to see
A-SPAN's Wish List for needed items.
You Can
Help
You can become a part of the solution to end homelessness by
volunteering at one of A-SPAN'S programs. For more information on becoming an
A-SPAN Volunteer, please contact us at 703-820-4357 ext. 17.
Summary of Volunteer
Opportunities
For a complete list and description of A-SPAN volunteer opportunities:
1.Visit us at Arlington County Volunteer Office at:
www.arlingtonva.us/volunteer,
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2. Click here to go to our page at the Volunteermatch.org site,
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3. Click here to go to our page at www.helping.org.
Your help does make a difference.
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