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Community Service Opportunities
Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care
Sonia Umanzor
(202) 483-8319, ext 346
2333 Ontario Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009
www.maryscenter.org
Mary’s Center addresses the demand for Spanish-speaking maternal and pediatric services in Washington DC, with a focus on families who work in jobs where health insurance is not available. Mary’s Center also has undertaken initiatives to provide a child development program, home visits, case management for teen pregnancy prevention and planning, educational training to prevent school dropout, employment referral and placement, HIV testing and prevention, and a housing program designed to prevent homelessness. This organization offers numerous volunteer opportunities.
La Clínica del Pueblo
Angela Preston, Volunteer Coordinator
(202) 462-4788, ext. 248
www.lcdp.org
La Clínica del Pueblo is one of the few bilingual, culturally competent, free community health clinics for the Washington DC. Latino community. The clinic offers primary care services, mental health services, substance abuse counseling, interpreter services, social services, and also helps those with HIV/AIDS. La Clínica del Pueblo is located at the crossroads of the Columbia Heights, Mt Pleasant, and Adams Morgan neighborhoods.
Whitman-Walker Clinic
(202) 797-3576
1407 S Street, NW
Washington , DC 20009
www.wwc.org
Volunteers are the heart of Whitman-Walker Clinic's services to people living with HIV/AIDS. A network of generous, caring people who donate their time, talent and energy allows WWC to provide high quality services to diverse communities throughout the DC area. Whitman-Walker offers primary medical care, mental health services and other supportive services to the community. In addition to working directly with clients, there are many important roles for volunteers who wish to work behind the scenes.
Metro TeenAIDS
Adam Tenner, Executive Director
atenner@metroteenaids.org
(202) 543-9355
651 Pennsylvania Avenue , SE
Washington , DC 20003
www.metroteenaids.org
Metro TeenAIDS is dedicated to eliminating HIV infection among young people (under age 25) in the Washington DC metropolitan area by offering programs that promote mental, physical, and spiritual health. These programs provide the support and encouragement necessary to reduce risky behaviors and improve self-esteem. Metro TeenAIDS focuses on the special prevention, education, and treatment needs of young people. This organization operates outreach and education programs, as well as new programming that tries to increase HIV testing and connects HIV positive youth to health care. Metro TeenAIDS manages a drop-in center in southeast DC, giving young people a safe place to hang out while increasing their self-respect and teaching them about how not to get HIV and AIDS.
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC
volunteer@ppmw.org
(202) 347-8500
www.ppmw.org
Planned Parenthood is the world's largest voluntary reproductive health care organization. Planned Parenthood believes in everyone's right to choose when or whether to have a child, that every child should be wanted and loved, and that women should be in charge of their own destinies. Volunteers help educate the community about reproductive health issues, advocate for reproductive rights, and raise funds.
The Washington Free Clinic
Jordan Davis, Volunteer Coordinator
wfclinicv@hotmail.com
(202) 667-1106, ext.19
1525 Newton Street NW
Washington , DC 20010
www.wfclinic.org
The mission of the Washington Free Clinic is to provide free primary health care services to individuals who lack access to medical care. The clinic operates with a culturally diverse volunteer-based organization and emphasizes education, empowerment and outreach. The Washington Free Clinic is the oldest free clinic and one of the most comprehensive health-care providers in the District of Columbia . This organization provides the following services: primary medical care; family planning and reproductive health services; prenatal care and pediatric care; HIV counseling and testing; and medical services to patients with HIV/AIDS.
House of Ruth
(202) 667-7001, ext 301
5 Thomas Circle, NW
Washington, DC 20005
www.houseofruth.org
At House of Ruth women, children and families heal from lifetimes of traumatic abuse. House of Ruth is not just a place to stay. It is a place to work on recovering from the damage of life-long abuse while building the skills and capabilities for a safe, healthy and independent future. This organization provides a comprehensive array of housing, services and supports in nurturing environments. House of Ruth needs volunteers to develop healthy relationships with vulnerable children ages 6 to teens. Volunteers must commit to spending two to three hours per week with a child for at least one year.
My Sister’s Place (MSP)
(202) 529-5261
P.O. Box 29596
Washington , DC 20017
www.mysistersplacedc.org
MSP is an interactive community committed to eradicating domestic violence. The goal of this organization is to empower women to take control of their own lives. MSP is committed to assisting women in acquiring the information, resources, and skills to end the cycle of violence and abuse in their lives. In addition to providing confidential and safe shelter, MSP offers programs, education, and advocacy for battered women and their children. Because this program is so diverse, MSP generally can use whatever time volunteers have to give. Volunteers must commit at least one year to the program and volunteer at least eight hours a month.
Hannah House
Sharon Castillio, Volunteer Coordinator
sharon@hannahhouse.org
(202) 289-4840
612 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
www.hannahhouse.org
Hannah House provides structured, caring homes and supportive services for homeless women with and without children. This organization helps residents build healthy families and work toward their goals, which may include life-long recovery from addiction, an improved sense of self, and independent living. Hannah House is committed to the vision that every woman and her family will have a financially and emotionally stable home within a supportive community. Volunteer responsibilities include: providing child-care; tutoring children and/or adults; teaching computer education classes; "adopting" families or individuals for the holidays; staging clean-up and/or gardening days; and acting as office interns.
D.C. Rape Crisis Center
(202) 232-0789
www.dcrcc.org
Volunteers enable the D.C. Rape Crisis Center to be available for sexual assault survivors, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Volunteering at DCRCC is a great way to develop and improve counseling skills, learn about the issue of sexual assault, and help our community and community members heal from the pain of rape. Volunteers staff a 24-hour crisis hotline and serve as advocates at area hospitals, police stations and in court.
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