Just want to contribute my time and energy as a volunteer for a few hours this weekend. Up for almost anything in DC. Planting trees, teaching ESL, cleaning up Rock Creek. I'll take what I can get. Thanks!

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born_to_kvetch t1_j9iu745 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 7:31 AM

u/district_cleanups are your people. Next cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, March 11th. Meeting on the Rugby Field near the Tidal Basin at 11 AM.

district_cleanups t1_j9jjc8q wrote on February 22, 2023 at 12:47 PM

Hey, that's us! See you at the next cleanup!

maynovember OP t1_j9m5swt wrote on February 22, 2023 at 11:34 PM

Awesome! When's the next cleanup??

born_to_kvetch t1_j9qnps2 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 9:43 PM

Saturday, March 11th

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maynovember OP t1_j9qw65w wrote on February 23, 2023 at 10:36 PM

Thanks! Rugby Field, Sunday at 11.

LevelDrawers t1_j9jpokz wrote on February 22, 2023 at 1:41 PM

Proud Boys counter-protest

walliewasright42o t1_j9jwfya wrote on February 22, 2023 at 2:32 PM

so brave

LevelDrawers t1_j9k3mt1 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 3:52 PM

What are you brave enough to do?

jundog18 t1_j9j8y52 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 10:53 AM

ward 8 woodshas cleanups every other weekend V Bread for the city has volunteer signups for friday

walliewasright42o t1_j9jw5at wrote on February 22, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Ward 8 Woods is my favorite org to volunteer with in DC. Nathan is great and you actually feel like you’re helping a community

polar_rabbit t1_j9jcuz3 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 11:40 AM

I don’t have any suggestions, but just want to commend you on your initiative and for posting here. Hopefully your post will inspire others to also seek ways to help their community. It’s certainly inspiring to me.

SSSS_car_go t1_j9jmim6 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 1:15 PM

Rock Creek Conservancy has cleanup (invasive plants or trash) events all year round, and so does the Anacostia Watershed Society. Both are well organized, and give volunteers an opportunity to help push back against damage to the parks in meaningful ways.

walliewasright42o t1_j9jwbnk wrote on February 22, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Have done both and agreed 100%. Trash cleanups are good but I think getting down in the dirt and ripping up those invasive species is more fun.

cardamom_peonies t1_j9jztft wrote on February 22, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Would this be an ongoing availability or just this weekend? Cause there's plenty of non profits that are looking for volunteers but they generally want consistent, long term ones, not just one time drop ins.

Congressional Cemetery does drop in grave clean up throughout the summer but I don't think they've started that quite yet this year.

City Wildlife is always looking for folks, but they generally want long term volunteers. If you've ever wanted to bottle feed a baby squirrel, this is the place lol.

Dublingirl123 t1_j9n0p5k wrote on February 23, 2023 at 3:22 AM

Omg city wildlife looks very up my alley- do you know if there’s something similar in northern Virginia?

1800TurdFerguson t1_j9jz4qe wrote on February 22, 2023 at 2:51 PM

The DC Tutor Mentor Initiative has a number of tutoring opportunities available.

ilikebigbus t1_j9k5oad wrote on February 22, 2023 at 4:06 PM

Washington English Center They used to offer weekend classes but not sure if they do anymore.

Vic_n_Ven t1_j9l2t53 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Serve your city usually has something going on!

ninasymone44 t1_j9lvtai wrote on February 22, 2023 at 10:28 PM

This Saturday there’s an invasive species removal happening at Kingman Island.

InfiniteBiscotti3439 t1_j9m3pgu wrote on February 22, 2023 at 11:20 PM

DC Family & Youth Initiative works to support youth in and transitioning from foster care. They have more time intensive opportunities like mentoring but you can always sign up to be a “committed community member” and attend monthly events. The teens are amazing and so are all the folks that volunteer. https://www.dcfyi.org/volunteer-opportunities-0