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Volunteer Alexandria @Volalex

Volunteer Alexandria strives to build a better community by inspiring and mobilizing people to volunteer.

Joined February 2009
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#VolunteerALX honors Jimmy Carter's life of public service and volunteering. Together with his wife, Rosalyn, President Carter volunteered with @Habitat_org for 36 years painting walls, framing houses, and raising money. Thank you, President Carter.
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Give parents opportunities to play with their child and model appropriate interactions. Aimed at families with children 0-5 years old, Learn&PlayGroups™ are weekly and 90 minutes long. Volunteers assist with set up and clean-up afterwards. #VolunteerALX rebrand.ly/xqlz0vz
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The holidays will be brighter thanks to 160 volunteers and 80 toy collection sites. Thank you to all our gift donors and sponsors: Alexandria Women for Good, Alexandria & Company United Bank, The Alexandria Singers, and McDaniel Service Inc. #VolunteerALX volunteeralexandria.org
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Alexandria's Sexual Assault Center and Domestic Violence Program need your help! Be a volunteer hotline advocate! Volunteers accompany survivors to the hospital and provide crisis intervention over the phone to survivors of sexual assault. #VolunterALX rebrand.ly/2wt4imh
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Stop by tomorrow and shop for handmade holiday and hostess gifts at the Holiday Crafts Market. Find an assortment of gifts and treats from local artisans. Enjoy a cup of hot cider while shopping!
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Celebrate and support young readers, their families, and tutor-mentors. Sign up to volunteer with set-up, event support, distributing materials, and breakdown. Dinner will be served. #VolunteerALX rebrand.ly/bi3njqw
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As a Snow Buddy, you'll be matched with one or two residents. When the flakes fall, you'll clear sidewalks, steps, and driveways so residents can safely leave their homes or have caretakers safely enter. #VolunteerALX rebrand.ly/gllc84h
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Join Affordable Homes & Communities for a holiday party on Wednesday, December 18,. Volunteers will assist with serving food, helping kids decorate holiday cookies, and other fun activities. It’s sure to be a joyful and festive time for all! #VolunteerALX rebrand.ly/bcqiqzy
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Get a pre-holiday workout that gives back to the community! Help ALIVE with an upcoming furniture volunteer shift. You'll meet at 8am on Saturday morning to pick up items scheduled for donation and delivery. #VolunteerALX rebrand.ly/275yb11
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Assist @Alex_Symphony patrons and then enjoy violinist Chelsey Green along with seasonal classics, carols, and sparkling holiday favorites. Ushers needed at both Saturday, 12/21 evening and Sunday, 12/22 afternoon performances. #VolunteerALX rebrand.ly/ve4moum
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Today is the last day to drop off toys, but volunteers are still needed for Friday and Saturday. Help distribute donated toys for 800 area children. Spanish and Amharic-speaking volunteers are especially needed. #VolunteerALX rebrand.ly/rj4xwe8
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Drop off extended - you can still drop off donated toys at VolALX tomorrow. Toys are needed for our older children, 10 to 12 year old. If you can please drop off a sports ball, puzzle, arts and crafts supplies, or Lego kits. #VolunteerALX volunteeralexandria.org/toyd…
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If you are able to go toy shopping, toys are needed for our older children, 10 to 12 year old. Please consider a sports ball, puzzle, arts and crafts supplies, or a Lego kits for these children. Thank you! #VolunteerALX To volunteer or donate, visit volunteeralexandria.org/toyd…
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Brighten the holidays for area children. Help distribute donated toys for 800 area children, babies to 10 years old. You'll guide families to the age appropriate selections and assist them. Spanish and Amharic-speakers are especially needed. #VolunteerALX rebrand.ly/rj4xwe8
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Thank you Barnes & Noble for your support of Toys4ALX! The event continues online. When you shop online, a percentage will be donated to Toys4ALX. Great reason to get the latest best-seller or a 2025 planner! Hurry, this ends Wednesday, December 12. barnesandnoble.com
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It was a beautiful day at The Scottish Walk parade with #VolunteerALX and volunteers walking! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported volunteerism yesterday. Want to get involved? Check out volunteer needs for Toys4ALX. rebrand.ly/rj4xwe8
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Remember that very special toy that surprised and delighted you as a child? Brighten the holidays for area children with a new, unwrapped toy. If you can, please help distributing toys to families 12/13 and 12/14. Spanish speakers needed. #VolunteerALX rebrand.ly/rj4xwe8
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Urgent need for volunteers to assist families shopping for toys. You'll guide families to the age appropriate table and answer any questions they may have. It's a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season! #VolunteerALX #sharingiscaring rebrand.ly/axve4sp
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Snow Buddy volunteers clear sidewalks so elderly and disabled residents can safely leave their homes. The Snow Buddy program is not funded. Your donation will help pay for the insurance for volunteers and management. #VolunteerALX #GivingTuesday rebrand.ly/opfl76j
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Kindness is spreading. Here's Heather at @BNBuzz Barnes & Noble Potomac Yard supporting #toys4alx. Stop by before December 11 and make a donation that will surprise and delight a child. #VolunteerALX #sharingiscaring rebrand.ly/z7au1jf
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