Can I Volunteer? How? 

YES!  Our wonderful volunteers help in so many ways. 

Volunteers provide invaluable support and allow the Friendship Place staff more time to help and support our homeless and formerly homeless neighbors. 

A number of volunteer opportunities are available, including:

• Hospitality
  
• Receptionist
  
• Mailing Assistant
  
• Arts & Crafts
  
• Public Education
• Mentoring
  
• Fundraising
  
• Providing meals for our group homes
  
• and many more special projects!
  

You can also volunteer at one of the congregation-based small shelters. Some shelters need people to bring a dinner, others need overnight volunteers. 

Each year, over 500 volunteers help us and we couldn’t operate without you! This is a true community effort.

We have an immediate need for volunteers to mentor some of our formerly homeless consumers who have just moved into their own supportive housing.  Our mentors provide help in transitioning from living on the streets to living in theior own home.  Mentors assist with life skills and just being a friend with a 12 month commitment.  This is a very rewarding opportunity.

Due to our continuing growth, we have a big need for an volunteer Administrative Assistant for the Friendship Place Calvert Office in Glover Park to help with data entry, filing, thank you letters, scanning and copying: 5-10 hours/week, Good familiarity in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Opportunity for more creative work, depending on your interest and skills. Friendly environment and great cause!

We, of course, welcome students needing service hours.

If you are interested in volunteering or just want more information, please contact Michael O'Neill at (202) 364-1419x23 or moneill(at)cchfp.org. You can also apply on line to become a Friendship Place volunteer using our online volunteer application.  Either way, we look forward to hearing from you soon.