VOLUNTEER

Volunteering at Children of Mine Youth Center is an opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the future of the youth in the community we serve. We depend on caring, committed volunteers to help enrich each family’s experience

Here are just a few ways to get involved:

Check out the immediate volunteer opportunities below to see how how you can get involved today.

Group Opportunities

  • Garden/Urban Farm
  • Hannah’s Pantry (Tuesday Food Distribution Program)
  • Monthly Community Breakfast 
  • Corporate Done in a Day projects
  • Meal Donation and Serving
  • Landscaping
  • Donation Drives
  • Holidays and special events
  • Pro Bono and specialized projects

Individual Opportunities

  • Garden/Urban Farm
  • Hannah’s Pantry (Tuesday Food Distribution Program)
  • Monthly Community Breakfast 
  • Youth Programs
  • Academic Tutoring
  • Basic Computer Skills Tutoring
  • Career Development
  • Donation Sorting
  • Holidays and Special Events

Current Volunteering Opportunities

Please check out our current volunteer opportunities. Please completed the form below to sign up. Upon completing the form, please show up to the youth center during designated time shown below.

Youth Enrichment Program

Program : Youth Enrichment Program

Position: Youth Activity Monitor

Description: The youth activity monitor watch the activities of the students outside on the COMYC facilities. The monitor reports to the Program Coordinator  or Executive Director any infractions of the rules. In addition, the monitor maintains the rules of conduct outlined in the volunteer policy.

Frequency: Monday Through Friday

Time: 3pm – 6pm

More Information: This is perfect for a student seeking community service hours

The Community Breakfast (Every 3rd Saturday)

Program: The Community Breakfast 

Volunteer Opportunity Tasks: Meal Prep and Packaging, Meal Distribution, Program Cleanup, Program Setup

Description: The youth activity monitor watches the activities of the students outside on the COMYC facilities. The monitor reports to the Program Coordinator  or Executive Director any infractions of the rules. In addition, the monitor maintains the rules of conduct outlined in the volunteer policy.

Frequency: 3rd Saturday of Each Month – Except August

Time: 7:00am – 10:am

Program Set-Up – 7:00-8:00am – The opportunity involves setting up tables, preparing packaging, bags and supplies for the meal prep & packaging team.

Meal Prep & Packaging 7:45-9am – The opportunity involves placing the prepared food in trays and preparing them for transport.

Meal Distribution 8:45-10am – The opportunity involves distributing the food trays and associated items at the local shelter to members of the community.

Program Clean-Up -10:00am – 11:00am  – The opportunity involves cleaning up, discarding trash, washing dishes, wiping tables. Etc.

More Information: This is perfect for a student groups seeking community service hours and an adults of any age.

Hannah's Pantry (Grocery Giveaway)

Program: Hannah’s Pantry (Grocery Giveaway)

The Food Pantry

Program: Hannah’s Pantry (Grocery Giveaway)

If you are interested in volunteering, please completed the form below. For questions please contact us via email. info@childrenofminedc.org  or call the center at 202-610-1055

Volunteer Area of Interest (Please check all that applies)

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