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Washington DC Volunteering Opportunities, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Kindness builds bridges and breaks down barriers. Find your passion, people, and purpose by exploring volunteer opportunities in your community.  

2,330 volunteer opportunities

Help Dogs Get Adopted with Lucky Dog in Silver Spring on February 22nd!!!

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

On-siteSilver Spring, MD2/22/2026 11:15 AM - 3:30 PM ESTDone in a DayFamily Friendly
Posted 4 days ago
Volunteer Reporter

Volunteer Reporter

National Wildfire Tracking Team Corporation

RemoteUnited StatesTraining ProvidedGood for Groups
Posted 4 days ago
Sport Coach

Sport Coach

Youth Athlete University, Inc.

On-siteFort Washington, MDAcademic CreditTraining ProvidedGood for Groups
Posted 4 days ago
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Volunteer city staff DC

Mil Mujeres Legal Services

On-siteWashington, DC
Posted 4 days ago

Your Fundraising Expertise Can Change Lives — Join Unity Bands

Unity Bands Inc.

HybridMaryland, USTraining ProvidedGood for Groups
Posted 4 days ago
Film Rebranding Volunteer

Film Rebranding Volunteer

We Are Artistic

RemoteUnited StatesStipend ProvidedAcademic CreditTraining ProvidedFamily Friendly
Posted 5 days ago
Board Position - Social Media Manager

Board Position - Social Media Manager

Harmony with U

RemoteAnywhere
Posted 5 days ago

Cat Caretaker at Alexandria Petco

4Paws Rescue Team

On-siteAlexandria, VA
Posted 5 days ago

Adopt-a-Binky-Bag (At Home Volunteer Opportunity)

Binky Patrol-Virginia Chapter

RemoteVirginia, USTraining ProvidedFamily FriendlyGood for Groups
Posted 5 days ago

Spring Bink-A-Thon Blanket Making Event-Potomac Falls, VA

Binky Patrol-Virginia Chapter

On-sitePotomac Falls, VA3/21/2026 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDTTraining ProvidedDone in a DayFamily FriendlyGood for Groups
Posted 5 days ago
Lead an Elementary After-School Arts Program

Lead an Elementary After-School Arts Program

Craft Action Foundation

RemoteAnywhere
Posted 5 days ago
Youth-led Nonprofit - Chapter Founder Application

Youth-led Nonprofit - Chapter Founder Application

Harmony with U

RemoteAnywhereTraining Provided
Posted 6 days ago
Candidate and Legislative Researcher

Candidate and Legislative Researcher

Beyond the Ballot

RemoteUnited StatesFamily FriendlyGood for Groups
Posted 6 days ago
Digital Director

Digital Director

Beyond the Ballot

RemoteUnited StatesAcademic Credit
Posted 6 days ago
Content Creator

Content Creator

Beyond the Ballot

RemoteUnited States
Posted 6 days ago
Director of Strategic Development

Director of Strategic Development

Beyond the Ballot

RemoteUnited StatesGood for Groups
Posted 6 days ago

Change An Educators’ Life

ENGin

RemoteUnited StatesTraining Provided
Posted 6 days ago
Volunteer Outreach Director

Volunteer Outreach Director

Harmony with U

RemoteAnywhere
Posted 6 days ago
Advocate for Hospice Patients by making Check-in Phone Calls

Advocate for Hospice Patients by making Check-in Phone Calls

VITAS Healthcare - Supportive Services

RemoteDistrict of Columbia, USTraining Provided
Posted 7 days ago
Operations & Impact Director (Youth Board Role)

Operations & Impact Director (Youth Board Role)

Harmony with U

RemoteAnywhere
Posted 7 days ago
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