craigslist | volunteers in washington, DC

LOOKING FOR ORGANIZERS (DC)

2008-05-14T01:52:55-04:00

HI HAVE A GREAT PASSION FOR THE SPORT OF WRESTLING.
LOOKING TO START A KIDS JUNIOR LEAGUE HERE IN DC LIKE I
ENJOYED AS A YOUTH. NO WRESTLING EXPERIENCE NEEDED JUST
LOOKING FOR IDEAS ON LEAGUE ORGANIZATION AND FUNDRAISING.
THIS ACTIVITY CAN HELP DC YOUTH TREMENDOUSLY. ALL HANDS ON DECK.
CONTACT ME: LEAVE NAME AND CONTACT NUMBER..POSSIBLE START DATE
MID TO LATE SUMMER OR FALL AFTER FOOTBALL SEASON...

ADOPT A SOLDIER:VOLUNTEERS DESPERATELY NEEDED (EVERYWHERE)

2008-05-14T01:10:33-04:00

http://adoptaussoldier.org
http://soldiersangels.org
This is Ducks wife,Ramona,Here are the links to a couple of the places we did the "adoptions"
through and if you need anything,please let me know and we will do our best to help.My main thing
right now is the fact that I know there are thousands of soldiers and other military members that are
waiting for families to adopt them but so far the number of service members waiting is alot more then
people adopting so I am just trying to spread the word and am hopeful that I can get at least a few people
to jump in and help them out.Thank you so much for emailing as it is nice to know that there are people out
there that do care and I am sure the service members will be thankful also.
Ramona and Dennis Dilmore

Art & leisure activities for kids in the National Pediatric Hospital (Hanoi, Vietnam)

2008-05-14T00:08:38-04:00

Art and leisure activities for the children in the National Pediatric Hospital in Hanoi

June 16 - June 26, 2008
June 30 - July 12, 2008
July 14 - July 26, 2008
July 28 - August 9, 2008

Volunteer project: A small international team of volunteers will organize everyday leisure activities (games, small art shows, painting, etc) for the children in the National Pediatric Hospital of Vietnam in Hanoi and their families. Musicians, actors, painters and other artists are very welcome.
The volunteers will use local bus and/or second hand bicycles for their transport to and from the work site.

Special requirements: The volunteers have to be psychologically ready to be in contact with children with lethal illness (cancer). Volunteers with experience in music, acting, painting and other arts are very welcome. Volunteers will work in a different social and cultural environment and have to be flexible. They are expected to be motivated and to participate actively. They need also to be able to ride a bicycle in a city.

More info at: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm

For volunteer opportunities in other countries please step here: www.cadip.org

t: 604-628-7400

Organising educational, creative & cultural workshops for kids in Togo (Africa)

2008-05-13T23:50:04-04:00

Organising educational, creative and cultural workshops for children

August 10 - August 31, 2008

Volunteer project: This project is open to volunteers who are able to work with children and will be capable of accepting their particularities. Volunteers will supervise the children and give them general knowledge and notions on health through educative games and playful situations. This will enable the children to discover another way of learning.

The workcamp activities generally consist in leading the children in different groups: drawing, painting and modelling group; singing and dancing group; tale and sketch group, etc. Volunteers will work 5 hours a day in the morning. They will be free in the afternoon to interact with the local people. In their free time the volunteers can present typical cultural aspects of their country, or participate in community activities, such as sensitizing the local population about hygiene and environmental protection.

Location: Agou K�bo Dalav� is a locality that is known for its particular mountainous geography and Togo�s highest summit, le Pic d�Agou at 986 m altitude. The population, essentially peasants and merchants, offers a remarkable hospitality. Agou K�bo Dalav� is also special because of the diversity of its cultures and its tropical fruits. From this village, you can get to other beautiful villages in the area. The village of Agou itself has 2000 inhabitants.

For more details please visit: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-togo.htm

Volunteer opportunities in other countries: www.cadip.org

To learn more about the international volunteer workcamps: www.cadip.org/workcamp.htm

phone: 604-628-7400
http://www.cadip.org

Face Painters Wanted! Fun Environment & Free Food! (Fairfax Virginia)

2008-05-13T22:45:34-04:00

I am looking for the following:
4 face painters for Friday June 6th from 5pm-9pm
6 face painters for Saturday June 7th from 9am - 3pm
6 face painters for Saturday June 7th from 2:30pm- 9pm
6 face painters for Sunday June 8th from 9am - 3pm
6 face painters for Sunday June 8th from 2:30pm- 7pm
All will be located at Celebrate Fairfax- a large festival that takes place at the Fairfax County Govt Center. You will be representing Silver Diner. We will provide meal certificates to those who participate.
There will be many kids- and a fun working environment. This is a great opportunity for high school students to get service hours toward the end of the year. We will be looking for the best and brightest and those who are good with kids.
Please email to me at the craigslist email above with the following:
Name
Age
Experience with kids
If the volunteer hours will be going toward something
What school you attend, if any
Contact info- email and phone number

There may be a couple of steps involved in this process..but trust me, it will be worth it!

There are some other "NON FACE PAINTING" opportunities as well- just got to be good with people- email me to find out more. Lots of volunteers needed...

SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY, PLEASE!

Thanks,
Donna

ESL Instructors - Foundry Methodist Church (Washington)

2008-05-13T22:01:24-04:00

Foundry United Methodist Church on 16th Street near Dupont Circle will be starting it's summer ESL program in June. The summer semester will last 8 weeks. Classes are held weekly on tuesday evenings from 6:45-8:45pm. We team teach, pairing spanish speakers with non-spanish speakers, and experienced teachers with those who do not have experience. We are looking for a few new teachers to help with the summer program. No experience is necessary. For more information please contact Lynn at LKIowaGirl@aol.com

Help the Hungry ! Make new Friends !!! (near Dupont Circle)

2008-05-13T19:37:56-04:00

Food For All DC is a non-profit charity that packs and distributes weekly groceries to some of the most desperate residents of the nation's capital. We serve elderly, handicapped and single-parent families with young children, who otherwise have few options for survival.

WE NEED YOUR HELP !!! While our volunteer core is strong and our supplies of food are consistent, we can always use help with packing and delivering each Saturday. There are other oppurtunities to volunteer during the week as well from time to time. You can learn more and sign up to volunteer at our website: http://www.FoodForAllDC.org or by emailing from the link above.

There is no time committment or orientation needed, although many volunteers keep coming back week after week because it is a great way to help your neighbors and make new friends. We look forward to meeting you !!!

ADHD Medication Research Study (Herndon, VA)

2008-05-13T18:04:40-04:00

ADHD is not just for kids.

Many Adults have Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adult ADHD) and don�t recognize it.

Adult ADHD symptoms may include:
Lack of focus
Easily distracted
Disorganization
Frustration
Restlessness
Difficulty finishing projects
Losing things

If symptoms like these have created challenges throughout your whole life, you may have ADHD. Call to learn about our national research study of an investigational medication for adults with ADHD. Participants receive an ADHD evaluation, study-related care and medication at no cost, along with compensation for time.

For more information, please call 703-787-9090.

Volunteers Needed for Depression Medication Study (Herndon, VA)

2008-05-13T18:04:12-04:00

Sadness, irritability, fatigue, feelings of hopelessness or guilt, and loss of interest are symptoms of depression. Call NeuroScience, Inc., a private doctor's office in Herndon, Virginia, for information about a medication research study for depression in adults ages 18 to 70. There is no charge for one year of open-label medication and doctor's visits. You do not need health insurance. Compensation is provided at each visit to cover travel and other costs associated with participation. Call 703-787-9090.

Adult ADHD Medication Research Study (Herndon, VA)

2008-05-13T18:03:43-04:00

How does adult ADHD affect your life? Do you start tasks but fail to finish them? Are you late, disorganized, forgetful, and easily distracted? Have these symptoms affected your family relationships?

If your ADHD symptoms are negatively affecting the quality of your family relationships, call Dr. Keith Saylor�s office in Herndon, Virginia, to learn about an investigational medication research study for adults with ADHD. Participants must be living with a significant other and with a biological child between the ages of 6 and 17.

There is no charge for study procedures, including study-related diagnostic tests, assessments at each visit, lab work, and study medication. Participants will be compensated for travel expenses.

For more information, please call NeuroScience, Inc. at 703-787-9090.

Insomnia Medication Research Study (Herndon, VA)

2008-05-13T18:03:16-04:00

Insomnia

Having trouble staying asleep�feeling tired and sleepy the next day�?

If you have these problems, you may qualify for a one-year investigational medication research study for sleep maintenance insomnia* at Dr. Keith Saylor�s office in Herndon, Virginia.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
There is no cost for the study, and you do not need health insurance to take part. Travel compensation will be provided. 703-787-9090

*A substudy for people with insomnia and stable Type II Diabetes Mellitus is also included.

NeuroScience, Inc.,
106 Elden Street, Suite 17,
Herndon, VA 20170
Telephone 703-787-9090,
www.neuroscience-inc.com

Depression Medication Research Study (Herndon, VA)

2008-05-13T18:02:50-04:00

Depression Medication Research Study

If you are between the ages of 18 and 70 and are experiencing symptoms of depression, such as sadness, irritability, and feelings of worthlessness, you may be eligible to participate in the Paragon Clinical Trial Program at NeuroScience, Inc., in Herndon, Virginia, to evaluate an investigational once-daily, oral medication for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder.

There is no cost to participate, and you do not need health insurance. Please call 703-787-9090, or visit www.paragonstudy.com.

4th of July Parade Performers

2008-05-13T18:00:20-04:00

Join the Vietnamese American Community as we celebrate the 4th of July. Performers and volunteers needed. Meetings will begin in June. Flexible hours and best of all, lots of fun!! Visit our website at www.dcvietnam.org.

Contact us for more information.

Volunteer for adult literacy (Northern Virginia)

2008-05-13T17:12:50-04:00

Can you imagine if you were unable to read this website, a street sign, directions on a bottle of medicine, or even a note from your child's teacher? Have you ever wanted to make a real difference in the life of an area adult? By volunteering with the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia, you can change the life of adults who want to develop the basic reading, writing, and English speaking skills necessary to be successful members of our communities.

Last year, the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia succeeded in educating over 1,800 adult students, who are striving to better their lives. We were only able to help this many people because we have so many hardworking, dedicated volunteers. Last year, over 1,200 volunteers donated over 31,000 hours of service, which averages to 25 volunteer hours per day!

You can help by volunteering to tutor an adult one-to-one, teach in an ESOL classroom, act as a class aide, work in our computer lab, help out in our office, or volunteer for our special events. You can make a difference in an individual's prospects, a family's opportunities, and a community's future.

To find out more, come to our next volunteer orientation on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 6:30-8 pm in Falls Church. Please sign up by contacting Belle at volunteers@lcnv.org or 703-237-0866 x111. You can also visit our website at www.lcnv.org.

Women Wanted for Fitness Study (Arlington, VA )

2008-05-13T16:30:36-04:00

PARTICIPANTS NEEDED - call 703-807-5895 to set up your assessment!

Volunteers needed for the Avon/Curves Fitness Study!

The largest fitness study for women, ever!

You will receive:

-Beginning and ending evaluations
-30 days free on Curves Complete - a supportive, online community
-selected supervised instruction from a Curves trainer

It is 30 days for $30, 4 weeks of an exercise program! Get in shape for the summer, and start to get healthy for life.

CALL NOW FOR AN APPOINTMENT - 703-807-5895
Registration has begun. You can begin the study any time before June 30,
but once you start you must continue for 4 consecutive weeks.

If you are hesitant about committing for 4 weeks, try our program for FREE for a week to see if it fits into your schedule and if you like the program.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Leigh Anne Richman
Special Projects Manager
Curves of Virginia Square
Curves of Arlington - Virginia Square
3528 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA, 22201
(703) 807-5895

It's great to be at Curves - the total body workout with our total support!

Volunteers needed for Union Station Event May 20th (Union Station)

2008-05-13T16:22:43-04:00

Volunteers needed for a fabulous Union Station event! Come be a part of NORD�s 25th Anniversary celebration with live music and dinner service. We are looking for a few volunteers to help us escort our guests through Union Station. For more details please inquire further. Event May 20th, 5:30-8:30.

Looking for Volunteers or Interns (NOVA, )

2008-05-13T16:20:13-04:00

THRIVE Looking for new interns or volunteers to help with various activities in the area. THRIVE:

Thrive stands for Teaching Helping Reaching Innovating & Venturing thru Education

Our goal is to facilitate , educate, and mentor individuals empowering thme through spiritual, physical, emotional, social, and intellectual attributes to achieve success in their personal endeavors in life. Also, we desire to bring together members of the international community from various socioeconomic, religious, and diverse backgrounds to assist in facilitating, educating, and mentoring through leadership, relationships, building rapport, and service

Will pay for Metro and meals.
For more information: http://www.orgsites.com/md/thrive/

Please contact with Resume and Information 202.378.6293

Volunteering Opportunities in Washington, DC metro area (Washington, DC )

2008-05-13T16:03:52-04:00

Christian Volunteering Opportunities in Washington, DC metro area

Hello,

I thought you might be interested in a new website called ChristianVolunteering.org, which is a free web-based ministry of TechMission with the goal of connecting 100,000+ volunteers to thousands of ministries across the world. ChristianVolunteering.org connects high-quality Christian volunteers with Christian social service organizations, mission agencies, urban ministries, camps and churches serving low-income communities.

To find volunteer opportunities in the Washington, DC metro area, visit http://www.christianvolunteering.org and search by zip code. You can also search by interest area, skills, short-term mission trips or virtual volunteer opportunities (Where you volunteer from home).

I hope you find this resource helpful. If you have any questions regarding this or any volunteer opportunities, feel free to contact me at rachaelj@techmission.org or call 617-282-9798 ext. 102.

Help us to help our children!

2008-05-13T15:59:11-04:00

Hey All,

Valuable Blessings, Inc. is in search of some Creative, Independent, Self-reliant, Idealistic, Energetic, Consistent, reliable and motivated people to volunteer for a few positions that we currently have open. Valuable Blessings, Inc. is a Non Profit Youth Mentoring Organization whose main goal is to assist the children in our communities by any means necessary. With your help we can reach an enormous amount of children and expand to greater heights.

The following positions are available:

Assistant Secretary

Assistant Director of Operations

Program Assistant (2)

Assistant Activity Coordinator (2)

Sports Activity Coordinator

Assistant Sports Activity Coordinator

Assistant Fundraiser Coordinator

Research Analyst

Motivational Speakers

Tutors (All Subjects)

Male Mentors

Female Mentors

Outreach Coordinators

Experience in the arts, educational including English, math, science, history and tutoring capabilities are helpful.

If you or anyone that you know are interested please contact Valencia @ 240-676-3254 or vcdavis@valuableblessings.com or my assistant LaTonya @ leasley@valuableblessings.com for more details.

Thanks in advance,

Valencia Davis LMFT
CEO/Founder
Valuable Blessings, Inc.

"Always knowing that being yourself is enough"

www. valuableblessings. com

Volunter to be a host

2008-05-13T15:52:07-04:00

Host an AVON party and recieve free gifts and discounts on your favorite products. Contact me for additional information.

Now Recruiting Adult ESOL educators (Gaithersburg, MD)

2008-05-13T15:44:31-04:00

MAKE AN IMPACT!
BECOME A VOLUNTEER!

We need a volunteer for teach english classes for non-english speaker.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
NO SPANISH NECESSARY!

Please feel free to contact us: 301-740-2523
Paola Aguirre, Coordinator
SPANISH CATHOLIC CENTER
415 E Diamond Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Raising awarenss on HIV/AIDS and STD through education and arts (India)

2008-05-13T14:09:10-04:00

Raising awarenss on HIV/AIDS and STD through education and arts

June 9 - June 22, 2008
September 15 - September 28, 2008
November 10 - November 23, 2008

Volunteer project: Situated on the west coast (Arabian Sea), lies this small touristic state of India. Goa was the former Portuguese colony in India, one of India's most cherished and prominent places for travelers since many years for its remarkable palm-fringed beaches; a travelers paradise. But Goa is also known to be a high-risk zone for HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases due to a high rate of sexual tourism. To tackle the problem of the rapid spread of these diseases, awareness program has been conducted all throughout the state for several years with a local group of specialists. This year again several volunteer workcamps will be conducted. In the first week of the camp, the volunteers will be given a training on the topics HIV/AIDS, STDs, and counseling. Using the information that was given in the training, they will visit local schools and conduct lectures. Furthermore to reach out to the general public, the group of volunteers will create a Street Theatre Play that will be performed in public places. In 2005 the international volunteers, with their own creativity, efforts and motivation created a play that won the first prize in the state theatre competition.
Age requirements: Volunteers should be 18 and over

For more details and to see other projects in India please visit: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-india.htm

For volunteer opportunities in other countries: www.cadip.org

t. 604-628-7400

WHEN FACED WITH AN IMPOSSIBLE TASK...

2008-05-13T12:24:16-04:00

�Faced with what seems like an impossible task, a group of folks will do well to remember the African proverb: When spider webs unite they can tie up a lion.� -Johnnetta B. Cole

Our organization is facilitating goodness and human experience on a level never seen. The premise is simple�ASK what you WISH�SHARE what you CHOOSE. We believe in the power of those who wish. We are seeking volunteers who would like to help further our movement of wishing powered by people helping people. All are welcome. Thank you

Adapted Aquatics Assistant (Fairfax Virginia)

2008-05-13T12:00:43-04:00

Fairfax County Park Authority
Adaptive Aquatics Program
Fairfax County RECenters
703.324.8565

Earn free access to the park�s recreation centers while helping children and adults with disabilities succeed in an aquatics setting.

Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is looking for volunteers to work in the Adapted Aquatics Program to help students adjust to the water and learn to swim. Classes are usually held Saturday mornings at these RECenters: Oak Marr, Providence, South Run, Audrey Moore, Cub Run, and Mount Vernon. Volunteers work under the supervision of trained instructors with students of all ages-from 3-5 years, 6-12 years, and teens and adults (13+).

The next training session will be held at Providence RECenter, 7525 Marc Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042 (703.698.1351) on Saturday, 21 June 2008 from 1:00 � 6:00 pm. Dress comfortably and bring a swimsuit and towel. For more information, contact Jean Skinner at 703.324.8565 or jean.skinner@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Election Officers Needed For November Presidential Election (City of Alexandria )

2008-05-13T11:57:41-04:00

The November 4th Presidential Election is just around the corner and we are looking for Election Officers! Here are the specifics:

� $100.00 for the day and training

� Election Day begins bright and early at 5:00a.m. and we work until after the polls close at 7:00pm.

� Election day duties include voter check in, voting equipment demonstration, monitoring voting booths and passing out access codes, passing out �I voted� stickers, and various other duties.

� Polling sites are in Community centers, Government buildings, schools, religious buildings around the City Of Alexandria.

Training for this position is necessary. So please call for more details (703.838.4050 or reply to this post) or log onto www.alexandriavoter.org

If you cannot help us out on Election Day, we are looking for help in the Election Office. Duties would include assisting with absentee voting (in person and by mail) and light general office duties. Please contact the Election Office staff at 703.838.4050 or by replying to this post.

Preventive HIV Vaccine Study Seeking Volunteers (Bethesda, MD)

2008-05-13T11:34:45-04:00

An HIV vaccine is the best way to stop the AIDS epidemic, but we can't do it without help.

If you are HIV negative, between 18 and 50 years old, not pregnant or breastfeeding, and otherwise healthy, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial for a preventive HIV vaccine. You cannot catch HIV from the vaccine. Physical examinations and study-related lab tests will be provided at no cost. Compensation is also provided.

This study is sponsored by the Vaccine Research Center of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

For more information call:
1-866-833-LIFE (toll-free) or TTY:1-866-411-1010
www.vrc.nih.gov

Volunteers Needed for Research Study (Bethesda, MD)

2008-05-13T11:34:21-04:00

The Vaccine Research Center, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services is now enrolling individuals to donate blood for basic research studies.

Eligibility criteria are as follows:

� Adults, 18 years of age or older

�HIV infected or uninfected

To volunteer, or for more information, please call us!
1-866-833-LIFE (toll-free) or TTY: 1-866-411-1010

Financial compensation is provided.

Volunteers Needed for Ebola/Marburg Vaccine Research Study (Bethesda, MD)

2008-05-13T11:33:54-04:00

The Vaccine Research Center at the National Institutes of Health is looking for:
Healthy volunteers
18 to 60 years old
to participate in studies of experimental vaccines for infectious diseases. We are currently seeking volunteers for a study of an investigational Ebola and/or Marburg vaccine.

Volunteers will have medical examinations and blood tests to see if they are eligible for the studies. Financial compensation is provided. This research will be conducted by the Vaccine Research Center, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

The study will evaluate the safety of the vaccine and see if it generates an immune response. You cannot become infected with Ebola virus by receiving the vaccine.

To volunteer, or for more information, please call us!
1-866-833-LIFE (toll-free) or TTY: 1-866-411-1010

In Need of Friends (Montgomery County)

2008-05-13T11:11:48-04:00

THRESHOLD SERVICES
Helping People with Mental Illness Lead Fulfilling Lives

Are you ready to make a difference in someone's life? Volunteer with Compeer of Montgomery County! Compeer is an award-winning model program that trains and matches volunteers in friendship relationships with people recovering from mental illness. Threshold Services is home to the only Compeer program in Maryland.

Volunteer opportunities at Compeer of Montgomery County include:
*1:1 Match
*Compeer Calling
*Skillbuilders
*Administrative work

To learn more about Compeer, visit www.compeer.org

THRESHOLD SERVICES is a not-for-profit, for-impact organization that provides services to adults with serious mental illness and co-occuring disorders. To learn more visit www.thresholdservices.org.

Cheerleading coach(s) needed!! (Herndon)

2008-05-13T11:07:09-04:00

GREAT ORGANIZATION NEEDS CHEERLEADING COACHES - NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Do you love kids, are good at teaching/leading, want to have fun? The Herndon Optimist Youth Cheerleading program (boys & girls ages 6-15) is growing by leaps and bounds! We have had massive growth over the last two years, due to a great program, experienced coaches, a terrific Commissioner, and very fun routines! Our squads have also won the winter competition, Spirit Fest, two years in row. We have alot of fun, we are involved in games, a big pep rally, the Herndon Homecoming Parade (we came in second last year), a Herndon Varsity game half show, and more! You don't have to have experience, we will teach you the cheers, we all work together pre-season. Each head coach also receives one free registration if you have a child interested (has to be your child). Our coaches range in age from college student to mother's of teenagers-we want ANYONE interested to please contact us today! We also need assistant coaches. If you have any questions please contact Michele Randall at grant3792@yahoo.com or log onto the Herndon Optimist web site! Hope to see you soon!

Looking for Locations to Host our Clothing Recycle Bins

2008-05-13T10:51:39-04:00

We're looking for Locations to Host our Clothing Recycle Bins...
We are a Non-Profit company, we've been in existance for over 10 years. We raise money through the collection of cothing and shoes from our recycle bins, they are about the size of a soda machine, they operate like a mailbox, are highly secure and fully maintained and insured by us. For more info you can go to www.planetaid.org.
If you know of a location that would be interested in hosting a recycle bin,
please call me directly.

Steve Haley -- 443-896-7004--
Planet Aid Territory Mgr.

"Fallproof" Summer/Fall 2008 (Fairfax, VA)

2008-05-13T10:12:10-04:00

Volunteer and Earn Free RECenter Usage.
Fairfax County Park Authority, Park Services Division is looking for dedicated volunteers to work in a new balance and mobility program called �FallProof�. Volunteers will assist instructors by providing support and encouragement to participants during class activities, assist with class setup and put away equipment after class. Volunteers will help with other administrative duties as necessary. Applicants must be at least 21 years old with good communication skills. An eight week commitment is required, six months is preferred.

To apply now for Summer and Fall 2008 classes contact Monica Phillips at 703-324-8756 monica.phillips@fairfaxcounty.gov

Cardboard Boat Regatta Vols Needed!!! (Lake Accotink Park, Va)

2008-05-13T09:58:47-04:00

Splish Splash, it's Cardboard Boat Regatta bath time!!!
Be a part of the fun on Sunday, June 1st at the Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta presented by Lake Accotink Park in Springfield, Virginia.
Fun loving volunteers over 18 yrs. old are needed for this annual family fun filled event on gorgeous Lake Accotink.
Volunteers are needed in a variety of shifts/positions throughout the day from 10am-4pm.
Feel free to check out the fun at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/accotink

For more information or to sign up to volunteer, contact Lake Accotink Park staff at 703-569-0285.

HAVE FUN!!!

Participate in a research study and get compensated!! (Georgetown University)

2008-05-13T09:41:50-04:00

Participate in a research study and get compensated!! We are examining the effects of tobacco smoke on hormone changes in women. We ask participants to give blood and urine samples and to complete a questionnaire. Participation can be completed in one visit, which can take approximately 30 min. We will work with your schedule.

Eligibility:

Women between the ages of 18-44 or those with regular menstrual cycles. Women who are actively smoking or are exposed to second-hand smoke.

Compensation:

$30 gift certificate to Whole foods, Giant or Safeway given upon completion of questionnaire and sample collection.

If interested please contact Dan at (202)687-1706 or via email at do46@georgetown.edu

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!!

Georgetown University and Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer center do not encourage smoking. Smoking is known to be harmful to your health and cause disease.

Help us make the community a better place! (Northern Virginia)

2008-05-13T09:30:11-04:00

Help us make the community a better place! The Northern Virginia Fuller Center for Housing is looking for people with a creative flair to help write and design advertising materials. We are in dire need to recruit new volunteers, acquire donations and reach out into the communities we serve. In order to be effective, we need new eyes and ideas, along with some imagination.

The Fuller Center for Housing was founded in the spring of 2005. The goal is to work on eliminating substandard housing. Beginning in 2008 the Northern Virginia Covenant Partner was founded to focus on our own community. Please visit http://www.fullercenter.org for more information and contact us at FullerVolunteers@gmail.com to get started and/or to find out about other opportunities!

Are you HIV positive, but haven't yet started anti-HIV medication? (GW MFA)

2008-05-13T08:55:31-04:00

GW Medical Faculty Associates is enrolling patients into clinical trials designed for subjects who are HIV positive, but haven't yet started anti-HIV medications.

If you're 18 years of age or older, have been told you are HIV- positive, and that you may need to start treatment, please contact us if you're interested in learning more about clinical studies for investigational anti-HIV medications.

GW Medical Faculty Associates
Clinical Trials Unit for Infectious Diseases
(202) 741-2230

Good Listeners Needed! (DC/MD/VA)

2008-05-13T08:37:14-04:00

Montgomery County Hotline needs YOU! The 24-hour Hotline is seeking volunteers to provide supportive listening, crisis intervention, community referrals, and suicide prevention. Volunteer counselors are asked to commit to fifty 4-hour shifts following their training. Make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Summer training begins on July 8th. Email for an application and to schedule an interview.

Fitness Study (Burtonsville)

2008-05-13T08:22:56-04:00

Calling All WOMEN - Curves/Avon National Women's Fitness Study
Calling all Women - Join the Curves/Avon National Women's Fitness Study. Volunteers are needed for the world's largest fitness study. Join Curves now for $30.00 for 30 Days and workout 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Volunteers will receive full membership privileges during the study.
- Offer period: May 5-June 20
- 30 Days for $30 (nonrefundable)
- Participant must workout 3 times per week for 4 weeks

Contact us at 301-476-7404 or bvillecurves@verizon.net
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volunteers needed for free dental work!

2008-05-13T01:14:03-04:00

I am a 4th year dental student at Howard University college of Dentistry. I have passed my licensing exam, but have yet to pass one more exam before i graduate and get my diploma.

I am looking for patients who have cavities and need fillings.

The work is of no cost to you. You just have to show up for xrays and the appoinment.

Thank you so much,and remember its free and that i do know what i'm doing since i'm about to graduate at the end of this month. Also, instructors[dentists] shadow over everything.

202-557-1819
compensation will be provided

Television interview volunteer on buying event tickets online (13th and G washington DC)

2008-05-13T00:14:20-04:00

I work for a Television News Service in Washington DC. We are currently working on a project that involves buying tickets online in the secondary market. We are looking for someone that lives in the DC area and has bought tickets online several time. Also if you have sold them that is a plus. Please contact them ASAP. We can work out a time when we can meet for 15 minutes to interview. Contact through the email below.

One Brick and Friends of Turtle Park (NW DC)

2008-05-12T23:00:01-04:00

What: Work a Spring Carnival to Benefit Turtle Park!
When: Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 8:00AM to 12:30PM
Where: Friendship "Turtle" Park - 45th ST NW & Van Ness St NW, Washington

Come volunteer with One Brick to help Friends of Turtle Park raise funds for the park by assisting with their annual spring fair! For more information and to sign up for the event, please visit One Brick's website http://www.onebrick.org/eventdetails.asp?EventID=4208.

Why is One Brick a great way to volunteer? Its commitment-free volunteering enables people to get involved, have an impact on the community and have fun without the requirements of individual long-term commitments. Check out our calendar for other volunteering opportunities! http://www.onebrick.org/calendar.asp

Help Children Own Their First New Books! First Book-Northern Virginia (Northern Virginia)

2008-05-12T22:37:37-04:00

First Book- Northern Virginia is one of more than 270 First Book volunteer-led Advisory Boards whose mission is to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books. Last year, First Book-Northern Virginia provided grants to 7 Recipient Groups in the area resulting in 4,000 new books being given to deserving children. We're looking to provide even more this year!

Together, the Advisory Board selects programs to receive book grants, raises funds to support the purchase of new books for the children in these programs, recruits additional members from the community, and participates in national cause-based marketing events and campaigns.

If you are interested in being an active member of this organization, please email us.

If you would like to make a contribution, please visit www.firstbook.org and choose "Donate Now." Under the "Donor Information" section, please list that you heard about First Book from our Advisory Board, First Book-Northern Virginia (#195). This will ensure that your donation helps out children in your area.

First Book is a nonprofit organization that unites leaders from all sectors of the community to provide books to children in literacy programs, shelters for battered children, housing project initiatives, soup kitchens, after-school programs and other community-based efforts reaching children living at or below the poverty line. Since its inception in 1992, First Book has distributed more than 50 million new books to children in need in hundreds of communities nationwide. For more information about First Book, or to make a donation to help children in need, please visit www.firstbook.org.

Adams Morgan Summer Sampler (Adams Morgan)

2008-05-12T22:10:57-04:00

We need as many volunteer's as possible to help with the 5th Annual Adams Morgan Summer Sampler. This event will be held on June 11th at the Washington Hilton in Adams Morgan. It is a silent auction with food, drinks, and entertainment! You can work the day of the event or help plan the event itself. If you are interested in learning more feel free to email. Look forward to hearing from you!

African American Actors Needed for Feature Film Tomorrow! (2625 Stanton Road SE, Washington DC)

2008-05-12T20:32:30-04:00

We are looking for African American DC locals to appear in the film Toe to Toe tomorrow. This film is being produced by Pureland Pictures, www.purelandpictures.com
Tomorrow's shoot will include award winning actress Leslie Uggims from Roots and Gaius Charles from Friday Night Lights.
Please come to the church in church clothes if you would like to be included. We will provide screen credit for all background actors.

Date: Tomorrow May 13, 2008
Location: Macedonia Baptist Church
2625 Stanton Road SE, Washington DC 20020
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=2625+Stanton+Rd+SE,+Washington,+DC+20020,+USA&ie=UTF8&ll=38.858458,-76.992059&spn=0.009942,0.023518&z=16&iwloc=addr
Time: 9:30 AM (If you are avaialbel to come at any point in the day we could probably use you)

Wardrobe: Please wear nice church clothes and bring and extra change of clothes with you.
Please avoid: Anything with logos

Thank you for your involvement, we look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Something inspired by the heart. (Centreville)

2008-05-12T20:30:11-04:00

Hello,

I've been selected (along with 14 other volunteers) to help with a Service Project in Peru this summer. Immediately following my two week mission in Peru, it has become apparent to me (through certain unignorable "nagging" coincidences) that my mission is then to spend a couple months in Guatemala, helping physically with a Peace Center/School (painting, window installation, repairing), and also helping spiritually by teaching kids in a classroom setting at the center. My life situation is very delicate at this time, as I must strive to maintain a quality of spiritual clarity and awareness that allows me to truly change the course of humanity with everything I do. I am incredibly hard-working and diligent in everything that I do, but, because of the fragility of the balance of mind and body which is vital for me to be able to bring beauty into every moment, there are many matters which fill my days up that require my constant attention. This being the case, I find that the time I am able to dedicate to a "real world" job (for lack of a better way to distinguish this from the course of my life's work which, I say, is just as much a job as it does indeed require the utmost level of commitment and work) is limited, and the date of my mission (July 5-20 for Peru) is near enough for me now to be posting this in the hopes the right person will read it. I'm not sure how I would even formulate an expectation for something like this and, therefore, have absolutely no expectations! If what I just typed (which is no less than a representation of my heart) resonates with something inside of you in a way that is unmistakable and therefore unignorable, there may be a very certain way that we could help each other out as human beings in the interest of brotherhood and pure emotional connection. Please email or call me if you'd be interested in pursuing this thread further!

Pierre A. Pirault

pierre@godswhim.us
703-968-4358 (this is my house number soooo...ask for me!)

www.godswhim.us/Peru_Letter.doc

Help us save them from Euthanasia (DC-MD-N VA)

2008-05-12T20:21:54-04:00

They deserve a chance in life against all the odds.
We need your help.

I am a volunteer for a well known and respected rescue group.
Among other intakes, this rescue group takes cats from a local shelter whose conditions are bad. The cats at the shelter, especially newborns and young kittens often get sick and die. The shelter performs euthanasia.
Owner returns have just 1 safe day.Strays have appr. 5 safe days.

The rescue group 'rescue's these cats from the shelter, often from the death row. Then they are placed in foster homes. After being fully vetted, they are put out for adoption.

We do not have enough foster homes to accomodate the number of kittens/cats that need our help. It is just the start of kitten season and we already have a waiting list.

We are looking for FOSTER HOMES to provide temporary shelter for these unfortunate cats.

All of them are adoptable animals.

We have 2 pregnant cats, 1 new mon + babies, any many more owner returns and kittens at the shelter waiting for a twist of fate before the unthinkable happens.

Athletic Volunteers Needed for Hiking and Walking Tour Company (md/dc/va)

2008-05-12T19:55:56-04:00

Do you dream of volunteering for a walking and hiking tour service organization where you might be able to get free adventure travel around the world?

Need local D.C. hiking volunteers available on weekends to help assist the leaders of large group hikes. Must be physically able to walk two hours over rocky terrain without a break. Knowledge of wildlife, botany, birds, and nature is also a plus. Not required but knowledge of CPR and basic first aid is also very beneficial to our mission of offering enjoyable nature tours to area residents.
Must have own car and be willing to provide your own transportation to the hiking trail heads from the meeting places. Must be willing to wear a company tee-shirt when representing organization as a hiking guide. Must enjoy people, must enjoy hiking, and must enjoy socializing and having fun because all our walking nature tours are extremely enjoyable. This position may result in a paid position and there may be perks such as free international travel on our group vacation excursions. Call 301-830-0721 for more details. Or email/reply to this posting.

You should know how to hike some or all of the following hikes:

Roosevelt Island
Old Rag Mountain
Sugarloaf Mountain
Harpers Ferry Cliff Overlook
Little Devils Stairs
White Oak canyon falls
National Arboreteum
South Mountain
Little Bennet
Cedarville State Park
Mary's Rock
Stony Man mountain
Dark Hollow Falls
Great Falls Billy Goat trails

Long & short-term volunteer opportunities in Kenya. Join now!

2008-05-12T18:48:33-04:00

You and your creativity and lively attitude can be the best donation.
Would you like to test yourself and get an unforgettable social experience?
Would you like to find new friends?
Don't wait! Join us now!

Long-term and short-term volunteer projects in Kenya

Volunteer opportunities in other countries: www.cadip.org

website donor (dc)

2008-05-12T18:29:45-04:00

www.prisonartgallery.com needs a home. can you give free website assistance and payment for website hosting monthly- $40 per month approx.?

Civil Rights Tester (Secret Shopper) for the Equal Rights Center (DC Metro Area)

2008-05-12T17:41:18-04:00

Need Extra Income? Play a role in helping to end housing discrimination by becoming a Civil Rights Tester for the Equal Rights Center, a non profit, civil rights agency. Testers are individuals who pose as prospective candidates without any real intent to receive a loan, seek employment, or rent or purchase a home, apartment, or other dwelling. Instead, they take on these roles for the purpose of gathering information, to determine whether a loan, employment, or housing provider is complying with the law and to identify unlawful discrimination. For more information, please contact David Ambrose at dambrose@equalrightscenter.org. (Testers are paid an hourly rate for their services).

Resource Development Intern (Arlington, VA)

2008-05-12T16:09:54-04:00

The Greenbrier Learning Center (GBLC) has provided academic and social support to children and youth in South Arlington since 1994 through innovative after-school and summer programs, as well as parent and community outreach.

Greenbrier Learning Center's mission is to promote education, youth leadership and strong families through structured enrichment programs beyond the school day. Utilizing a community-driven approach, we foster academic achievement and personal growth among our after-school students, act as a resource for youth and adults, and increase collaboration among service providers in Northern Virginia. Please also visit our website at www.gblc.org for more information.

The Resource Development Intern will work closely with the Executive Director to research and develop a strategic fundraising plan for the organization. This is a part-time, unpaid position.

Responsibilities:

�Research and identify funding opportunities, including public and private sources;

�Develop system for easily tracking past and future requests and awards;

�Develop donor stewardship plan;

�Assist with proposal development; and

�Other administrative duties as needed.

Requirements:

�Some college or working on a degree;

�Self-starter / takes initiative;

�Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills;

�Computer skills � basic knowledge of Excel and internet-based research; and

�Strong written communication skills.

Candidates should send a cover letter and resume to courtneyr@gblc.org with

�RD INTERNSHIP� in the subject line.

Young adults looking for community service? Check here! (Tysons Corner area)

2008-05-12T15:45:43-04:00

Looking for a fun way to volunteer? Need some balance to that crazy work day? Then Kiwanis is for you!

The Tysons Corner Kiwanis meets twice a month, on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7:30 pm, in Room 229A at George C. Marshall High School in Falls Church -- that includes a meeting this Tuesday (5/13) if you're able to make it! Meetings are usually between 30-60 minutes, and we go over upcoming and past service projects, member initiatives, sometimes have a speaker, etc.

This week we'll be officially be inducting some of our newest members, so it'll be a perfect time for you to come check out the club!

For more information check out our website at http://www.tysonscornerkiwanis.org or email our Membership Director Chris Rosenbaum through the reply-to link.

See you there!

Sign Language Volunteers Needed ( June 7th) (National Mall)

2008-05-12T15:42:41-04:00

Looking for Sign Language InterpretersWe are looking for 3 Sign Language Interpreters to assist us with the Stage Program at the 2008 Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure. Please respond to the ad for more details. The event is Saturday, June 7th on the National Mall. You'd be done by 10:30am.

Thank you!!!

EMT Volunteers Needed (June 7th) (National Mall)

2008-05-12T15:42:19-04:00

We are looking for EMT Volunteers to come out on Race Day for the Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure on Saturday, June 7th on the National Mall. We need EMT Volunteers to staff medical tents along the course and the Mall.

Please respond to the ad if you are interested in helping out. We'd need you to report around 6:15am and you'd be done no later than 12pm.

Social&health awareness activities with kids from the slums of Chennai (India)

2008-05-12T15:31:28-04:00

Social and health awareness activities with kids from the slums of Chennai
June 2 - June 15, 2008
August 11 - August 24, 2008
October 6 - October 19, 2008

This project is part of CADIP's International Volunteer Program: www.cadip.org

Chennai is a large commercial and industrial centre, and is known for its cultural heritage and temple architecture. Chennai is the automobile capital of India, with around forty percent of the automobile industry having a base there and with a major portion of the nation's vehicles being produced there. Chennai is also referred to as the Detroit of South Asia. It is a major manufacturing centre. Chennai has also become a major center for outsourced IT and financial services from the Western world.

The volunteers will be teaching the slum kids in the non-formal school, will do house visits and meet slum people, giving information and raising awareness about health, education and hygiene. The volunteers can also take the children out in the city e.g. for picnics, providing exposure visits and city walks.

For more details, please visit: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-india.htm

Volunteer opportunities in other countries: www.cadip.org/workcamps.htm

t: 604-628-7400

Volunteer to take a survey w/ a chance to win $50 (online)

2008-05-12T14:50:58-04:00

Take our online personality survey (takes about 15-20 mins) and be entered into a $50 prize drawing. You are eligible to participate if you are over the age of 18 and are fluent in English. We welcome men and women to participate but are especially in need of male respondents.

Click on the link below for more information or to participate:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=o31YPDdJ_2fa8auLFIrzJYWQ_3d_3d

volunteers needed for online study - prize draw!

2008-05-12T14:39:02-04:00

We're looking for volunteers to participate in a 15-30 min on-line study on reactions to photos from advertisements. All participants will be entered into a prize drawing for a $50 Amazon gift certificate!

If you are interested in participating & are at least 18 years of age, please email photograph.study@gmail.com and a link to the study will be sent to you.

Social and recreation activities for orphaned children (Bulgaria)

2008-05-12T14:27:10-04:00

Social and recreation activities for the orphans of "Rodopski pansion" in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Motivated volunteers from different countries will organize variety of activities for the children and the youngsters in order to optimize their free time during the summer holidays. This will include sports events, gardening, group games, thematic workshops, walks in the city of Plovdiv, visits to different sights and events, etc. Some maintenance and domestic works will be done together with the residents.

The workcamp project will take place in Social home for high-school students in Plovdiv. The Home is situated on the bank of Maritza river, in the second largest Bulgarian town. This is one of the biggest social establishments in the country providing home and care for more than 140 young people at the age of 5 to 16 years. The socially disadvantaged background of most of the children is considered to be the reason for many problems, which they face in school, in their contacts with other people, in their everyday life. The interaction with other young people from different countries, while working, playing, learning together in the frame of an international volunteer project is essential for their socialization and adaptation. If you want to learn more about the Orphanage and its kids, please visit: www.cadip.org/orphanage

Plovdiv is the second largest Bulgarian city, crossroad of different cultures with more than 6000 years history. Ruins from Thracian and Roman times can be seen along with the architectural reserve �Old Plovdiv� and many other sites of historical importance. Volunteers can explore the city and attend the number of cultural and sports events taking place there every summer.

Dates of the project:
July 6 - July 19, 2008
July 20 - August 2, 2008
August 3 - August 16, 2008
August 17 - August 30, 2008

Depending on the availability of free places, a volunteer may take part in more than one project. Keep in mind that a short-term volunteer workcamp is a very dynamic and emotionally intense experience and requires higher personal commitment, somehow comparable to that in middle or long-term volunteering.

Please, find the full description of the project on: www.cadip.org/plovdiv.htm
Testimonials and pictures from the former participants: www.cadip.org/comments-plovdiv-1.htm

Volunteer opportunities in other countries: www.cadip.org

phone: 604-628-7400

Volunteers Needed to Help Orphaned Girls in Colombia (DC Metro Area)

2008-05-12T14:24:57-04:00

Volunteers are needed at Teaching Hope, a small non-profit dedicated to helping the abandoned children of Colombia, South America. We are looking for local volunteers who are goal-oriented, creative and enthusiastic to help us plan fundraising events in the DC Area. Previous experience is not required.

For millions of abandoned teens, the only thing scarier than the past is the thought of the future. After aging out of orphanages, they face a life of poverty, exploitation, crime, and violence on the streets.

Their lives and stories compelled the creation of Teaching HOPE, an organization founded to empower orphaned teens. Our goal is to help these children become responsible adults and break the cycle of poverty and homelessness.

Teaching HOPE�s pilot project is in Colombia where millions of children and families have been displaced by violence and marginalized by poverty.

For more information, please visit www.teachinghope.org

Men Needed to Mentor Youth: Each One, Teach One! (Northern VA)

2008-05-12T14:12:39-04:00

Mentoring programs all over Northern VA have identified youth who are lacking strong, caring male role models, but one thing is missing: enough male volunteers to meet this need.

As children, most of us had someone who guided and encouraged us, yet many of these youth are navigating their formative years without that positive influence. 1-2 hours per week of your time can make a huge difference in a youth's self-esteem, aspirations, and academic success.

Who mentored you? Thank them, and pass it on!

To find out where you can mentor a youth near your home or work, contact Kristen Brennan, Mentoring Specialist for the Fairfax Mentoring Partnership, at Kristen.Brennan@fairfaxcounty.gov , or 703-324-5701.

Help Survivors of Sexual Assault! (DC)

2008-05-12T14:02:05-04:00

The DC Rape Crisis Center is looking for dedicated individuals interested in becoming crisis hotline counselors and hospital advocates!

Our volunteers are a great asset to the community as well as the operation of our programs. We could not provide services to survivors of sexual assault if it weren�t for the dedication and commitment of our volunteers. Volunteers help with the 24-hour hotline, hospital advocacy, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and fundraising activities.

The next volunteer training for hotline counselors and hospital advocates will begin May 20th, 2008. We will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 PM for eight weeks. In addition to the Tuesday and Thursday sessions, there are 2 Saturday trainings. If you are unable to make the Summer training, we have another training session in the Fall of 2008.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please visit our website http://www.dcrcc.org for an application. You may return the application, along with a copy of your resume, by mail, fax (202-387-3812) or email at volunteer@dcrcc.org. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 34125, Washington, DC 20043. Upon receipt of your application, you will be contacted prior to the training to schedule an interview. If you have any questions please contact Stephanie Mock or Alicia Gill at (202) 232-0789.

Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care (Nothern VA)

2008-05-12T13:46:33-04:00

�At Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care, we provide compassionate care for those facing end-of-life issues and personal support to their families. Because patients prefer the comfort of familiar surroundings, we provide care wherever patients reside, whether in a private home, a nursing home, an assisted living facility or other in-patient setting.�

Volunteer Opportunities

1. Patient /Family Support: Providing socialization and companionship, 11th hour support, pet visitation, massage therapy, running errands, being a volunteer chaplain and conducting formalized life reviews are a few examples of ways to �be� with patients. Although not required, we are seeking a twelve month commitment. (Ages 16 to adult)
2. Bereavement volunteer: Under the direction of our Volunteer Coordinator, volunteers make phone contacts with the bereaved to assess coping skills to assess various stages in the grief cycle, helping with memorial gatherings or helping co-facilitate support groups. (Ages 18 to adult)
3. Office work: We are always in need of help with creating admission packets for our patients/families and physicians, filing, marketing packets for our targeted physicians and potential providers, photocopying, mail processing and other office work. We also need volunteers who can answer the phones from time to time. (Ages 15-Adult)
4. Crafts/Woodworking: Volunteers make small memory boxes, quilts, pillows or knitted scarves for patients and their families to create a lasting commemoration of the life of the patient. Volunteers also make crafts for special occasions at nursing homes and for other special events. (Any ages)
The first two volunteer jobs require a sixteen hour comprehensive training program. The other jobs require a brief basic orientation course. Both training classes are provided free of charge and are offered several times a year (both in our office and virtually) with additional in-service and educational opportunities available to expand your strengths and skills.

For more information on hospice and an application, please contact the Volunteer Services office at 703-788-1768 or by email at jen_jackson@uhc.com.
************************************************************************�Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has�.
--Margaret Mead

Church Looking for Piano or Keyboard Player (Laurel, Maryland)

2008-05-12T13:40:00-04:00

The Laurel Lakes Christian Center is a new and relevant church and currently located at One 2nd Street, 5th Floor (Inside Quality Inn & Suites Conferencing Center) in Laurel, Maryland. We are currently searching for a volunteer piano player/s to play for Sunday services. Whether your music genre, we like to welcome you to become apart of this organization and use the gifts that GOD has given you. If you or anyone you know are interested in the possibility of playing/signing or joining this new and relevant new church, please contact me at 301-466-2229 or visit our website.

God Bless and Thank You.

Pastor Cliff Beckford
cliffbeckford1@yahoo.com
http://www.laurellakeschristiancenter.org

Are You a Trauma Survivor? (Maryland, Northern Virginia, DC)

2008-05-12T13:30:59-04:00

Are You a Trauma Survivor?
An event such as physical/sexual abuse, injury, accident or disaster?
If so, we are asking you to volunteer for research studiesthat involve:
� Brain imaging
� Measurement of stress hormones
� Free trial of commonly used medications if indicated
We want to understand the differences in how people respond to
and cope with a traumatic experience. Compensation provided.
National Institute of Mental Health
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health & Human Services
1-866-627-6464
TTY: 1-866-411-1010
Have You Lived Through a Life-Threatening Event?

Have You Ever Experienced a Traumatic Event? (Bethesda, MD)

2008-05-12T13:30:33-04:00

Have You Ever Experienced a Traumatic Event?

Have you:
� Been physically or sexually assaulted?
� Had a serious accident?
� Felt your life was in danger?

Have you experienced any of these symptoms since the traumatic event?

� Difficulty getting rid of troubling images or thoughts of the Trauma
� Flashbacks or nightmares
� Avoiding people or places
� Feeling anxious or jumpy
If so, you may be suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD). Call us to see if you qualify for research on an
investigational drug that may help with PTSD symptoms. Must be
between 18-65 years old.

Mental health assessment at no cost. Transportation reimbursement is available
Call: 1-866-627-6464
(TTY: 1-866-411-1010)
http://patientinfo.nimh.nih.gov
or for other studies: www.clinicaltrials.gov
The National Institute of Mental Health
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health & Human Services

iraq vet and family need your help (tacoma, wa)

2008-05-12T13:30:21-04:00

My name is Marc Barton and I am a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. I have not
filed for bankruptcy yet and hopefully with your help I can avoid that.
I have also contacted the credit counseling services, I will continue to
try but I am getting the same response from all of them. I can't even
afford their monthly payments to pay it off, and I have been told that I
can't even afford to declare bankruptcy. If you look at my monthly
expenses, I barely scrape by month to month and some months are a little
harder. It seems that whenever I get an extra dollar, something comes
up.
I guess I should start at the beginning. I found out in August of 1997
that my son was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. I wanted the best for
him and found out that enlisting in the Army would provide him with full
medical coverage. Within a week I was off to boot camp at Fort Knox, KY.

Currently I am assigned to the 3RD Brigade, 2ND Infantry Division at
Fort Lewis, Washington. My wife, Sarah, and I have 2 sons and a daughter
on the way in June.
I have been deployed to Iraq twice in support of Operation Iraqi
Freedom. During my first deployment, I came home on leave and found a
beautiful house for my family. I purchased the house and even though it
needed many repairs and updates, I was determined to turn it into our
dream home. Shortly after signing all the paperwork, I returned to Iraq
to complete my tour of duty.
Everything was going fine until my last deployment that ended in
September of 2007. I found out that my mortgage was part of the
sub-prime crisis that has hit the market. My intent was to redeploy in
July, refinance my house for a fixed interest rate, and move on. However
my tour was extended 3 months and I couldn't make it back in time before
the ARM adjusted.
Up to July of 2007, I had kept all my credit card payments current and
was on my way to having a good credit score to refinance with.
In July my APR was 6.5% and in August it was 9.5% and now it has reached
10.85%. My payments went from $850.00 a month to $1390.00 a month. On
top of that I have a second mortgage that I took out to purchase
building materials and other items to bring the house together. I
believe I have done a great job on it. I purchased it at $152,000 and it
now appraises at $300,000.
When my mortgage payments started rising, I couldn't keep up with my
other debt such as credit cards, utilities and so forth. I had to fall
back on my credit cards to keep up with some of the necessities and then
I put all other debts to the side and focused on my mortgage payments
because I didn't want to lose my house. I am now facing losing it though
because I cannot get a lender to even look at me for a refinance.
Because of my delinquency on my credit card debt, my credit score has
plummeted and I can't get it back up to a point where a lender will
assist me.
If I could pay off my credit card debt, and continue with my current
payments on my house for 5-6 months, my broker assures me that my credit
score will go up and I will qualify for a lower interest rate. Or if I
could eliminate my second mortgage, it would free that money up to send
to the creditors. I am willing to seek any avenue it takes. Every month I am barely scraping by and can't
save up any money to make payments on my own.
I have tried for the past 8 months to fix this and I have had a few
organizations donate to me so that I can keep my utilities on, but it's
too little, too late. I don't know what else to do. My wife and kids love
our house and after all the sweat equity I have put into it, I would
hate to have it foreclosed. I just remodeled the upstairs so that my
toddler can move up to his own room and his nursery could be used for
the daughter that is due in 2 months.
If there is anything you can do, can you please help me insure that my
family can stay in our dream home?
if you want to see pictures go to:
http://www.freewebs.com/sgtbarton/

Need Flash/Animation/Video Editing Wiz for Special Project (Ashburn)

2008-05-12T12:32:46-04:00

Are you a Flash, Animation or Video Wiz who wants to make a difference in the world?

If so, we need your expertise and creativity to launch a non-profit media blitzkrieg to improve the lives of Sudanese children.

Please send your name, contact information and experience.

Telecommuting is o.k.

Young Single Mothers of America

2008-05-12T12:25:52-04:00

YSM of America is a non-profit organization for single mothers in the Northern VA area. We have meetings once a month on topics that are beneficial to our personal and professional growth. Children are welcome and dinner is provided on us.
Right now we are looking for volunteers to babysit the children while we conduct our meetings. Meetings are from 7-8:30pm. Babysitters are needed from 7:30-8:30 and are to read books to the children in the library and do other small activities. If you or anyone you know is interested please email us at YSM.America@gmail.com or call 571-285-8333. Thank you.

Volunteer to Assist Women and Children in Crisis (Arlington)

2008-05-12T12:19:18-04:00

Learn More About Volunteering with Doorways! THIS Wednesday, May 14th at 6:30pm For more information email: volunteer@doorwaysva.org

Doorways for Women and Families is a non-profit in Arlington, VA who provides support services to women, children and families in crisis.

Doorways empowers women and families who are abused, homeless or at-risk to live safe, secure and self-sufficient lives. We provide self-sufficiency and prevention services, and educate the larger community about domestic violence and homelessness.

Doorways is always in need of volunteers to: - work with our children - assist in running shelter - answering hotlines - assisting with special events, and administrative tasks.

For more information please visit us at: www.doorwaysva.org

and/or ATTEND the Doorways Volunteer Information Night: Wednesday, May 14th at 6:30pm to RSVP email volunteer@doorwaysva.org

Volunteers Needed for Quit Smoking Study (Compensation Available (College Park, MD)

2008-05-12T12:15:12-04:00

Volunteers Needed for Quit Smoking Study

The University of Maryland College Park School of Public Health is conducting a study comparing an FDA approved medication (not yet approved for smoking cessation) vs. placebo that may help people quit smoking.

Eligibility Requirements: Volunteers must be 18 years or older and smoking at least 15 cigarettes a day for the last five years.

Compensation: All office visits, medical evaluations, medical care and investigational medications related to the study will be provided at no cost to participants. Participants will be compensated for their time.

Study Directors: Elbert D. Glover, PhD and Jessica M. Rath, PhD

For more information: Call Dr. Rath at 301-405-2381. This study is being funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health.

Do you suffer from high blood pressure?

2008-05-12T12:12:22-04:00

If so, a doctor in your area is conducting a clinical research study to evaluate an FDA approved medication.

To participate in this clinical research study, you must suffer from high blood pressure and be at least 50 years old.

If you qualify and choose to participate, you will receive an initial consultation, study-related examinations, and study medication at no cost to you. Compensation for time and travel may also be provided.

To learn more, please reply to the e-mail provided.