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

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  Volunteer Arlington

  A local/regional directory provided by Volunteer Arlington.

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

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

• Arlington Rotary

  Arlington Rotary is a group of about 35 individuals from a variety of backgrounds and  professions who want to apply their combined talents and resources toward making a difference in their community.  We also enjoy each others’ company, host interesting speakers at Club meetings, and have fun with social events throughout the year.

• Kwanis Club of Arlington

  Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child, and one community at a time.

• Junior League of Northern Virginia

  The Junior League of Northern Virginia is proud to be a vital force for driving positive community change in Northern Virginia since 1958.

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.

• Arlington Virginia neighborhood mutual aid community group:

  This group is a community neighborhood group specifically for the following North Arlington neighborhoods: