CHW/Volunteer

Candlelight Vigil

This event is part of an international Vigil held in 16 U.S. cities, Canada and Latin America. Show your committment to improving the quality of life for children and youth by registering your organization or school to participate in the Vigil. For more details, call 202.610.9600.

Covenant House Washington conducts an array of events to highlight the needs of youth and to unite family and community members. Help support CHW by volunteering for one of our internships, special events, or other volunteer opportunities.

Executive Office Intern

The Executive Intern will work closely with the Executive Director of Covenant House Washington and will be responsible for performing management assignments. The assignments will be within the broad realm of non-profit management and may include tasks associated with the Board of Directors and its governance functions. Other responsibilities may involve functions in areas such as financial management and resource development. The days and time will be determined based on Intern availability.

Resource Development- Research Intern

An intern is needed to assist the Director of Resource Development. Duties include searching the Internet, searching hard and electronic files, compiling and generation donor profiles, and classifying information. The days and time will be determined based on volunteer availability.

Communications Intern

The Communications intern will assist the Director of Communications in writing and disseminating press releases; researching and writing articles for the Capital Covenant newsletter, the organizational annual report, and other publications; filing and disseminating photos; assembling newcomer packets; making follow-up calls to reporters regarding upcoming events and activities; producing flyers and invitations for upcoming events.

Recreation - Recreation Assistant

Volunteers assist the Recreation Specialist with a variety of planned activities for youth. Activities include, but are not limited to, games, sports, arts and craft, and exercises. Volunteers are welcome to present other activities. Volunteers are needed Monday - Friday 12:00 noon -
2:00 p.m.

Legal Services- Street Law Instructors

Volunteers contribute by assisting in translating legal language and concepts into easily understood lay terms. Weekly classes are tailored to address the needs of youth. The curriculum covers topics such as child support, gang violence, the rights of unwed parents, responding to the police, and public housing laws. Street law is held every Friday from 10:00a.m. -11:00a.m. at the Community Service Center.

Assessment Assistants

Volunteers assist the Assessment Specialists in scoring Adult Basic Education tests. Volunteers are needed Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between the hours of 9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. at the Covenant House Washington Community Service Center.

Youth Advocacy - Horticulture Instructor

Volunteers with knowledge of landscaping, gardening, or horticulture are needed to donate their time and expertise. Volunteers will teach youth about plants and gardening. The youth will design, plant, and maintain a garden in the front yard of CHW's Community Service Center. This is a great opportunity for anyone with a green thumb and a heart for youth. The days and time will be determined based on volunteer availability.

Education Assistants

Volunteers tutor youth between the ages of 17 to 21 in reading, mathematics, communication skills, science, social studies, foreign languages and the development of problem-solving and critical thinking. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday during these three time frames: 9:30a.m. - 11:45a.m, /1:15p.m. - 3:30p.m. / 4:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. Tutorial activities will occur at the Covenant House Washington Community Service Center.

Outreach After-School Program-Tutors

Volunteers provide tutorial assistance for youth in grades 3 through 10 who frequent the Outreach Center. Volunteers will also conduct and monitor activities that aid in youth educational and vocational development. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday during the hours of 3:30p.m. to 5:00p.m. Tutorial activities will take place at the Covenant House Washington Outreach Center located at 1920 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., SE - WDC 20020.

Residential Services- Parenting Mentor

Volunteers are needed to provide activities for children who are between the ages of 0 to 5 while their parents participate in various training and community activities. Volunteers are needed Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:45p.m. - 8:30p.m. and Saturday, 10:00a.m. - noon. Volunteers must enjoy working with young children and should exhibit patience, energy and enthusiasm.

Activities will take place at our Residential Facilities.

Skills Enhancement Program - Instructors

Volunteers assist by providing instruction through a variety of models such as the occupation-specific criteria that enable each student to master topics and develop and retain skills needed for life and future career endeavors. Volunteers are needed to assist the Skills Enhancement Specialists in tutoring youth between the ages of 17 to 21in reading, math and language arts. In addition volunteers are asked to provide the Specialists with feedback on successes and challenges facing the youth. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday during the following three time frames: 9:30a.m. - Noon / 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. / 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

The Artisans program is seeking experienced wood artisans to contribute to the training of a new generation of traditional woodworkers. Individuals who are passionate about sharing their skills, as cabinetmakers, turners, millwrights, furniture makers, and architectural woodworkers, with a small team of young adults would enjoy this opportunity. We are seeking individuals who are interested in sharing three hours or more on weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis. The workshop is under development weekdays during the hours of 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The Artisan's shop is location at 1235 Kenilworth Ave., NE - WDC.

Summer Basketball Tournament

This annual tournament is designed to engage youth in an activity that allows them to express their competitive energies in positive and rewarding ways. Male and female teams vie for championship titles; community members also come together to support and encourage young athletes. Last year, WNBA Mystics Players Murriel Page and Keisha Anderson were on hand to sign autographs and offer playing tips. Prominent players are expected to attend this year's tournament too.

For more information, call 202-610-9630.

Children Have Worth Sunday

This special mass celebrates the value of all children, with particular focus on at-risk youth. With the theme Love, Lift, Liberate, the worship series is designed to promote awareness of the ongoing needs of at-risk youth in the metropolitan area and to highlight the positive attributes these young people possess.

For more information, call 202-610-9613.

Youth Achievement & Recognition Night

After taking the important step to turn their lives around, youth need motivation and encouragement to continue in the right direction. Youth Achievement & Recognition Night honors the significant strides youth have made in reaching specific goals--from earning a GED to finding permanent housing. For youth, this program represents the first tasks they've ever completed. It's a major moment for the youth and for Covenant House Washington.

For more information, call 202-610-9630.

Family Fest

Family Fest was created to promote the importance of family and healthy relationships in a fun-filled atmosphere. Community members are asked to come out for fellowship, food and fun. There will be 3-on-3 Basketball, a Moon bounce, Music, and Health Screenings. For more information, call 202-610-9630.

Jump Start for Success

Jump Start for Success is an annual enrichment program sponsored by CHW with the aim of getting youth excited about learning and returning to school after the summer break. Youth will enjoy field trips and will participate in an array of activities-from arts and crafts to community exploration and journal writing exercises-all with the intent to spark their enthusiasm for learning.

To give your child a JumpStart on the new school year, call 202-610-9630.

Job Fair

More than 20 local and regional employers and training agencies will be present seeking to fill full-time, permanent positions. The event is open to all person, especially youth interested in securing stable employment. Covenant House Washington seeks to provide companies with skilled applicants from untapped labor sources such as displaced workers, welfare-to-work candidates, and youth who have completed the organization's Employment Skills program.

For more information, call 202-610-9647 or 202-610-9636.

Thanksgiving Dinner for Youth

Covenant House staff and volunteers annual sponsor this event to ensure that youth and their families experience the true meaning of Thanksgiving.

For more information, call 202-610-9630.

Summer Basketball Tournament

The New Image Clothing Store
Store Clerk

Volunteers are needed to assist in the management and operation of the clothing store. Volunteers will also assist youth in selecting clothing as well as other needed items. The New Image store is located at our Community Outreach office at 1920 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, SE - WDC 20020. This assignment is flexible and the store will be open according to the availability of volunteers. Groups are encouraged to participate in the New Image project.

Street Law Intern

The Street Law Intern will contribute by assisting in educating, promoting, and developing youth leadership skills by encouraging youth advocacy and empowerment. The intern will help teach youth about their legal rights and responsibilities and advocate for a public policy agenda on behalf of children and families.

PSP3 Intern

The PSP3 Intern will be responsible for maintaining the conduct level of approximately ten youth in training sessions; assisting the facilitator of the training sessions in program-related tasks; assisting the program coordinator in areas of tracking; identifying any issues raised in training sessions; creative activities.

Human Resources Intern

The Human Resources Intern will assist the Director of Human Resources in updating and converting Lotus Freelance Presentations to Microsoft office software; updating the HR database; and operating ABRA, the HR information system.