Volunteer Opp: Back to School Donations

Believe it or not, it's almost back-to-school time. With August just around the corner, the Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless is seeking volunteers to help the children of homeless...

Volunteer Opp: Become a Puppy Foster Parent

Could you care for an special needs puppy or kitten for a few weeks, then have the heart to let it go? Even if he or she is as cute as Cooper? If so, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington needs...

Volunteer Opp: French Speaker Needed for Health Outreach

The Ethiopian Community Development Council is looking for a French speaker to communicate with recent immigrants about health issues. Specifically, the volunteer would help French-speaking African...

Volunteer Opp: Help Out At Columbia Pike Library

Last month, a plan to move the Columbia Pike library to a new location was shelved. This month, the Columbia Pike library is looking for a shelver. The library needs an assistant to help put books...

Volunteer Opp: Finance Gurus Needed for Teen Money Workshop

The teen program office of the Arlington parks department is looking for finance gurus who can explain to middle school-aged teens the importance of being smart with money. Volunteers would make a...

Volunteer Opp: Lawyers and Law Students Needed

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is looking for a few good barristers.  Here's the listing from Volunteer Arlington: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), the nation's largest...

Help Afghan Villagers Without Leaving Northern Virginia

Give to the World, an Arlington-based organization that helps the U.S. military conduct humanitarian relief efforts, is seeking volunteers to help box up supplies destined for...

Volunteer Opp: Put Your Pet to Work Helping Others

While you go head to the office, run errands, or shuttle the kids around all day, what's Fido doing? Probably laying around, sticking his head out the car window, or pooping on your neighbor's...

Volunteer Opp: Storm Drain Marking

Did you know that all of Arlington's storm drains empty directly into local streams and waterways? Many people do not, which is part of the reason why 50-100 cases of stream contamination are...

Volunteer Opp: Help Older Arlingtonians

The Arlington Commission on Aging and the Commission on Long-Term Residences need volunteers of all ages to help speak out for the needs of Arlington's older residents. It's an opportunity to...

Volunteer Opp: Doorways for Women and Family

Doorways for Women and Families, an Arlington-based crisis shelter, is looking for a volunteer to support its mission of ending family homelessness and domestic violence. The volunteer would help...

Help Wanted

ARLnow.com is seeking talented, enthusiastic writers to cover specific subjects of interest to the Arlington community. Contributors would be expected to write at least one -- preferably two or three...

Volunteer Opp: Arlington Medical Reserve Corps

The Arlington County Medical Reserve Corps is looking for a few good men and women to volunteer their time for public health initiatives and emergency responses. Volunteers with both medical and...

Volunteer Opp: Help Out at CrisisLink Gala

One week from today, suicide prevention organization CrisisLink is holding its annual LinkUp & Live gala and auction at the Clarendon Ballroom. CrisisLink is looking for volunteers to work at...

Volunteer Opp: Bring Extra Food to the Winter Shelter

Arlington's Emergency Winter Shelter has been helping homeless individuals weather this year's brutal winter storms. Now the folks running the shelter need our help. A-SPAN, the Arlington Street...