Twice a year, Catholic Charities recruits volunteers for ongoing roles. Ongoing roles require a weekly, year-long commitment to service. The roles change each season, but they typically include opportunities for mentoring, teaching, medical and legal pro bono professionals, and behind the scenes support. These roles require an application, conversation with program staff about expectations, and at least a 75–hour commitment including orientation and training. Each season, we have a variety of volunteer opportunities, including in-person and remote options.
Read an overview of the types of ongoing volunteers Catholic Charities typically recruits.
These programs offer people support to lift themselves and pursue skills for economic and security. People accessing services in these programs encounter volunteers who are mentors, coaches, instructors, trainers.
These programs are seeking volunteers with superpowers paired with qualities of organization, management, initiative, and congenial persistence. Volunteers in these roles will work closely with staff. You’ll help with special projects, set up processes for future volunteers to carry out, improve existing processes. You’ll also minister to the helpers, bringing dignity by witnessing and acknowledging the work they do.
We have opportunities for volunteers with a variety of experiences, skills, and backgrounds! Most ongoing volunteer opportunities on this page are available to volunteers 18 years of age or older. All in-person volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Click on the “Learn More & Apply” buttons below for the specific requirements for each role. Volunteers must meet the “Qualifications” listed but are not required to have all of the “Desired Experience, Skills, & Characteristics.” Training will be provided for all volunteer roles. If none of these roles are a good fit, we can still use your help! Check out our short-term volunteer opportunities.
Whether you are waiting to hear back about an ongoing volunteer role or looking for a short-term volunteer opportunity, check out our volunteer calendar. For these activities, you can sign up and show up!
Are you excited to volunteer but not sure what role is a good fit? Do you have questions about your qualifications for certain roles? Do you need help completing an application? Email Bela.Pinkney-Gadelha@cc-dc.org to schedule a time to talk.