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Published 2/10/26 3:14PM
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Fam-Club at Girard: Games & Crafts at NW DC Family Shelter

COMMUNITY OF HOPE
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Washington, DC
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    We are scheduling up to 5 volunteers per shift on Tuesday evenings. Shifts are 5:30-8:00pm.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    12
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Family, Housing & Homelessness, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Age Requirement:
    14+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Waivers need to be signed by all volunteers or by parent/guardian for minors. Email volunteer@cohdc.org with questions or to reserve a shift for your group.

    Description

    Fam-Club at Girard: Games & Crafts at NW DC Family Shelter

    Support families overcoming homelessness and give back to your local community!

    Help lead fun activities during Fam-Club with the residents at Girard, Community of Hope's family shelter in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC. This opportunity provides a meaningful way for volunteers to make a difference in the lives of young people and their families experiencing homelessness.

    Volunteers play games, do crafts, lead activities, and have fun with children & families experiencing homelessness.

    Fam-club takes place Tuesday evenings from 5:30-8:00pm.

    • All volunteers must be at least 14 years old. All group members must register individually. Volunteers are not required to attend a separate volunteer orientation to participate in this opportunity.*

    Please sign up at https://communityofhopedc.volunteerhub.com/

    Contact volunteer@cohdc.org with any questions or to reserve an evening for your group!

    Private Group Details:

    • Group Size Range: 1 - 5
    • Event can be held at organization location(s)
    • No Donation

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    Location

    On-site

    Girard Street Family Shelter

    1413 Girard St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please sign up for a shift on our calendar or email volunteer@cohdc.org with any questions!

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