Volunteer in DC

Volunteer with Gather

• First, check out the list below of ways to give back in DC at gatherdc.org/calendar
• Next, email us at info@gatherdc.org with questions, or to be connected to someone so you don’t have to go alone.
• Finally, if you don’t see an upcoming volunteer event that you know about listed, add it to Gather’s calendar here.

Helpful Blogs

• Ways to Volunteer in DC by Mollie Sharfman
• 18 Ways to Volunteer in DC by Shira Cohen
• Volunteer Opportunities for the Jewish New Year by Rachel Bernstein
• 25 Ways to Volunteer Around Washington from The Washington Post

Jewish DC Volunteering Websites

• Adas Israel Tikkun Olam/Social Action
• HIAS Volunteer in DC
• Jewish United for Justice Community Events
• Temple Micah Social Justice
• The Jewish Federation’s Doing Good website
• The Edlavtich DCJCC’s Morris Cafritz Center for Community Service
• Washington Hebrew Congregation Faith in Action
• Yachad Volunteer Opportunities

Other DC Volunteering Opportunities

Homelessness

• ThriveDC: Preventing and ending homelessness in DC
• Hunger Action: Combatting hunger in DC
• SOME (So Others Might Eat): Support the needs of people experiencing homelessness and poverty in DC
• Bread for the City: Reduce the burden of poverty in DC
• Miriam’s Kitchen: End chronic homelessness in DC
• Community of Hope: Creating opportunities for low income families in DC, including those experiencing homelessness

Women

• Suited for Change: Provide professional clothing and training for women
• Girls on the Run: Inspire girls to be strong and healthy
• N Street Village: Empowering homeless and low-income women in DC

Youth/Education

• Martha’s Table: Help build a brighter future through healthy food and quality education
• Reading Partners: Provide students with reading support
• Minds Matter: Help accomplished students from low-income families
• FLOC: Teach, empower, and transform DC-area students