Volunteering Events in Washington

Check out happening volunteering events all around Washington, DC

Garden Fair & Plant Sale

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am U.S. National Arboretum — New York Ave Parking Lot Free

Autism Speaks Washington, DC Empower Walk & 5K Run

 Sun, 19 Apr at 08:00 am West Potomac Park Free

Best Buddies Friendship Walk

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:30 am National Mall Free

2026 Race for Hope DC

 Sun, 03 May at 07:00 am Freedom Plaza

Mayor Muriel Bowser's 10th Annual Spring Cleanup

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am Various Locations Free

Music In The Meadow: Celebrating DC Teachers with Sirius Company Band

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm U.S. National Arboretum — Meadow Road USD 0 to 25

4th Annual Gala for Foster Care

 Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm Rooftop Terrace - Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library USD 0 to 150

Taking Action for Animals 2026

 Fri, 31 Jul at 03:00 pm Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington, DC

Anacostia Plogging Cleanup Series: Diamond Teague Park

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:30 am Diamond Teague Pier Free

So Kids SOAR 2026 Adaptive Soccer Clinic

 Wed, 08 Apr at 05:00 pm Deanwood Community Center Free

TAP-DC Community Service: DC Central Kitchen

 Sun, 19 Apr at 09:00 am DC Central Kitchen Cafe at The Klein Center Free

Celebrate Trails Day

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am Rails to Trails Conservancy

Volunteer With The Youth Fishing League

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm Anacostia Park Free

Mr. DC "Men of Culture" Community and Networking Event

 Sat, 11 Apr at 12:00 pm Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library USD 0 to 109

RCC's Annual Extreme Clean Up

 Sun, 26 Apr at 10:00 am Peirce Mill

PauseAI Capitol Day of Action

 Mon, 13 Apr at 04:00 pm US Capitol Building West Front Lawn Free

Earth & Arbor Day Community Tree Care at Anacostia Park

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavillion Free

Community Tree Planting: Gallaudet University

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 am Gallaudet University Free

Earth Day Celebration

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 am IDEA Public Charter School Free

Welcome Home Expo for Returning Citizens

 Thu, 30 Apr at 01:00 pm 555 12th St NW Free

Community Yoga in the Park (Columbia Heights Green - New Location!)

 Sat, 04 Apr at 10:00 am Columbia Heights Green Free

Black Georgetown Foundation: DC Emancipation Day - Learning & Service

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:00 am Mt Zion - Female Union Band Society Cemetery Free

Wall Wash of the Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C.

 Sun, 06 Sep at 06:30 am Korean War Veterans Memorial, 10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington, DC 20004

April 19 Boots & Belonging DC National Mall Walk | Strength in Service

 Sun, 19 Apr at 02:00 pm National Mall Free

Community Tree Planting: Armed Forces Retirement Home

 Sat, 18 Apr at 08:00 am Armed Forces Retirement Home Free

For the People: A Celebration of Public Service

 Tue, 07 Apr at 10:00 am Eaton House Free

Awkward Party: An Authentic Relating Fun Night

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:45 pm Sense Studios USD 36 to 59

🫧🐶Suds & Snuggles Adoption Event at BarkSuds DC 🫧🐶

 Sat, 18 Apr at 12:00 pm 1517 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036-6230, United States

River Terrace Spring Seed/Plant/Stuff Swap

 Sat, 25 Apr at 01:30 pm River Terrace Park, Washington, DC, USA Free

Anacostia Plogging Cleanup Series: Anacostia Park

 Sat, 23 May at 09:30 am Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavillion Free

Wall Wash - Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C., Sunday, May 10, 2026

 Sun, 10 May at 06:30 am Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Washington D.C.

Community Conservation: Invasive Removal at Hellbender Hill

 Sat, 11 Apr at 09:30 am 5788 2nd St NE Free

Ward 7 Park Stewards: Marvin Gaye Park Cleanup

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am Marvin Gaye Park Bandalong Free

TESOL Job and Volunteer Fair 2026

 Fri, 17 Apr at 02:00 pm Letts Hall Free

Volunteer at THEARC Farm TUESDAYS 2026

 Tue, 07 Apr at 09:00 am THEARC Farm Free

Outreach & Community Social for Transportation Champions

 Sun, 12 Apr at 02:00 pm Columbia Heights Free

Serve & Strengthen the Future

 Mon, 27 Apr at 10:00 am 2419 6th St NW Free

Earth Day: Community Tree Planting at Mount Olivet Cemetery

 Wed, 22 Apr at 08:00 am Mount Olivet Cemetery Free

Alpha Sigma's First Fridays

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm 119 Division Ave NE USD 0 to 11

Clipper Clothing Swap

 Sun, 03 May at 02:00 pm Lady Clipper Barber Shop USD 13

Craft for a Cause - DC

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am Only Make Believe-Washington, DC Free

Volunteer at the Union Temple NSILO OURE FARM a Building Bridges Farm

 Thu, 09 Apr at 08:00 am Union Temple Baptist Church Free

Invasive Species Removal near Trollheim Bridge/Theodore Roosevelt Island

 Sat, 09 May at 09:00 am This is a placeholder address, see Eventbrite description for meeting place Free

DC Climate Week Community Walk: Reimagining the Shepherd Branch Trail

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center Free

OurFarm Volunteer Day at The Covenant House Greater Washington

 Sat, 02 May at 09:30 am Covenant House Washington, Mississippi Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC, USA Free

Greater Brookland Intergenerational Village Spring Invitational

 Sat, 25 Apr at 03:00 pm Brookland Union Baptist Church Free

Vegetation Trimming and English Ivy Removal North of Memorial Bridge

 Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am Potomac Park- see photo below for specific meeting spot Free

13th Annual Spring Kick-off

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am 1098 Delaware Ave SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20024

Volunteer for National Trails Day on the Mount Vernon Trail

 Sat, 06 Jun at 09:00 am Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove On The Potomac Free

April Monthly Meet Up + Collections Processing at the DC History Center

 Tue, 14 Apr at 06:00 pm DC History Center Free

Ward 7 Community Clean Up

 Wed, 22 Apr at 11:00 am McDonald's Free

Transportation Advocates for Aparna Raj, Ward 1 DC Council Candidate

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am Georgia Av-Petworth Free

MK Volunteer Orientation

 Fri, 10 Apr Miriam's Kitchen Free

National Children's Center (NCC)® Baby Bloomers Urban Garden Spring Opening

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 am 3400 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC, USA Free

National Children's Center (NCC)® 6th Annual Coat Drive

 Tue, 15 Sep at 08:00 am NCC-Early Learning & Early Intervention Center Free

Growing Community: Community in Action

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum Free

Wall Wash - American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial (Date TBD)

 Sat, 23 May at 07:00 am 150 Washington Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

Discover your green thumb - Volunteer THURSDAYS at Hopkins Gardens 2026

 Thu, 16 Apr at 10:00 am 1227 K St SE Free

NCC® Baby Bloomers Urban Garden Spring Opening Part II

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am 3400 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC, USA Free

Volunteer with Cultivate the City

 Sun, 08 Mar at 10:00 am 2806 Channing St NE Free

Volunteer at THEARC Farm for Food Farm Fridays 2026

 Fri, 22 May at 09:00 am THEARC Farm Free

Happy Hour: Justice for Mother’s Day

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:00 pm 1771 2nd St NE unit 1 Free

Integration Circle & Soul Nourishment Potluck

 Mon, 14 Apr at 07:00 pm Temple Mother Earth USD 0 to 25

You’re Invited! Community Clean-Up! Meet Your Neighbors at Joe Cole Park!

 Sat, 04 Mar at 09:30 am Joseph H. Cole Recreation Center Free

Hapé Circle: A Sacred Evening of Grounding, Prayer & Community

 Wed, 17 Jul at 07:00 pm Temple Mother Earth USD 0 to 58

Kambo Healing Ceremony

 Sun, 11 Feb at 10:00 am 2423 32nd St SE USD 0 to 594

2026 Washington DC Trip

 Mon, 22 Jun at 10:00 am Washington, DC

Community Day: A Celebration of Service, Unity, & Growth

 Mon, 20 Jan at 11:00 am Temple Mother Earth Free

Mindful Dose Monday Co-working Space

 Mon, 10 Mar at 09:00 am Temple Mother Earth USD 0 to 85