Washington, DC

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Overview

There are multiple ways to find volunteer opportunities in Washington, DC. Some well-established organizations may expect prospective volunteers to visit their websites directly, while others—especially smaller organizations—may rely on community or national volunteer recruitment platforms.

Volunteering Websites

For the Washington, DC area, here are websites that list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations.

  • Serve DC

    A local/regional directory provided by The Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism & Partnerships.

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  • United Way NCA Volunteer Portal

    A local/regional directory provided by United Way of the National Capital Area.

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Prominent Organizations

Often prominent organzations rely on their widespread recognition rather than posting on volunteer recruiting websites.

  • Capital Area Food Bank
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  • DC Mentoring and Tutoring Initiative
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  • Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia
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  • Marthas Table
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  • Rock Creek Conservancy
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  • Thrive DC
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Service Clubs

Many communities have local service clubs that offer community engagement opportunities, such as Rotary Clubs.

  • Rotary Club of Washington, DC

    One of the Club’s most popular ways of serving our local community is through Grate Patrol DC which feeds the homeless.

Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks

Many communities rely on grassroots and informal networks to meet urgent needs. There may be opportunities to get involved through mutual aid networks, food distribution efforts, neighborhood action teams, or other groups that aren’t often listed on volunteer platforms.

  • Food Rescue

    Food rescue uses a web-based app and volunteers transport food surpluses from local businesses to social service agencies serving people whoa are food insecure.

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Last updated: 10/20/2025

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