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Published 8/4/25 8:00PM
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Help young adults who have aged out of the foster system

Family & Youth Initiative
Remote, Volunteer must be in District of Columbia, US
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    • Details

    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    1 hour per week, with a one-year commitment, plus occasionally an additional 2-3 hours working one-on-one with the young adult
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Child Protective Services and FBI Background Check required of all volunteers.

    Description

    Volunteer Opportunity: Support Young Adults Transitioning Out of Foster Care in the DC Area

    Join Open Table and Make a Meaningful Difference in a Young Person’s Life

    Calling DC Area Volunteers!

    Are you passionate about making a lasting impact in your community? Open Table is seeking caring adult volunteers in the Washington, DC area to support young adults who have aged out of foster care without being adopted or reunited with their families. Imagine the challenge of entering adulthood without the presence of a supportive, caring adult on your 21st birthday. Many of these young adults face life’s milestones alone, and with your help, we can change that.

    About Open Table

    Open Table is a proven model that brings together 4-7 adult volunteers to form a dedicated support network for one young adult. Together, the group works for a year to help the young adult accomplish their personal goals—whether that’s finding stable housing, pursuing education, securing employment, or building life skills. Volunteers serve as mentors, advocates, and sources of encouragement, helping to build the foundation for a brighter future.

    Click the link below to attend a one-hour online Info Session. Choose the date that works best for your schedule. Info Sessions will take place via Zoom on September 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and October 1.

    https://www.dcfyi.org/civicrm/showevents

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in District of Columbia, US
    Associated Location
    853 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Suite 200, Washington, District of Columbia, US
    Suite 200

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