Regular Volunteering

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 At the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, volunteers aged can make an impact by supporting both animals and the local community. Teen volunteers assist with hands-on animal care like walking dogs, socializing cats, and helping with small companion animals such as guinea pigs. They also contribute to community outreach efforts by supporting low-cost vaccine clinics, mobile pet resources, and the pet pantry.

Ages 16+

The Clothesline collects clothing in excellent condition from the community and provide it free of charge to school-aged children of low-income families in a welcoming retail environment, helping them feel comfortable and confident in the classroom and beyond. Volunteers can help sort, display, and pick up clothes.

9th or 10th grade must be with a parent, 11th and 12th can volunteer independently

 At DC Central Kitchen, volunteers step up to fight hunger in the heart of the city. DC Central Kitchen volunteers work alongside devoted front-line staff and Culinary Job Training students to cut, chop, peel and prep fresh produce to prepare thousands of balanced meals for our community. Volunteer shifts are available for registration up to 3 months in advance. No cooking or food service experience required!

Ages 12+ (digital waiver required)

At Food for Others, teen volunteers are able to help fight hunger and  support neighbors in need. Volunteers are able to help with packing, distributing, picking, and organizing food that will go out to students and families in the Northern Virginia and Fairfax area. Volunteers can also run food drives and work with Food for Others to gather food for the community.

Ages 12-15 with adult, 15+ can volunteer independently

Share for others is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to collecting and distributing clothes, food, and other necessary supplies to help neighbors in need. Teen volunteers can help with food packaging and organizing, clothing and furniture organizing, and furniture transportation.

Middle and High school ages for teen program, other roles require ages 16+

Calling all bookish teens! Volunteers can earn service hours by reading and either reviewing or submitting fan art about the book they read. Volunteers will pick from a list of approved books and will have a month to read and review the book. Great for readers and artists alike.

12+