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Volunteers are the heart of AHC’s Resident Services programs, providing essential support to children, teens, and families. Whether you have an hour a week or can help with a special event, your time and skills create a lasting impact.

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Join us for a virtual Volunteer Information Session this fall

Session 1: Monday, August 10th at 5:30pm (40 min) – Register here

Session 2: Friday, August 14th at 12pm (40 min) – Register here

Session 3: Tuesday, August 18th at 7pm (40 min) – Register here

Session 4: Wednesday, August 19th at 12pm (40 min) – Register here

Volunteer Opportunities

Our programs are located within the communities where families live, providing consistent and accessible support

Afterschool Program (K-5th Grade)

  • Work one-on-one or with a small group of elementary students.
  • Help with homework, test prep, literacy, and math skills.
  • Volunteer one day a week for an hour between 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday.

Teen Program (6th – 12th Grade)

  • Work one-on-one with middle or high school students.
  • Assist with homework, exam prep, and skill-building.
  • Volunteer once a week for an hour between 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday.

College & Career Readiness (High School Juniors & Seniors)

  • Mentor a student preparing for life after high school.
  • Assist with college applications, standardized tests, financial aid, and career exploration.
  • Flexible scheduling arranged between volunteer and student.

Summer Camp

  • Prevent summer learning loss with educational and fun activities.
  • Support outdoor games, reading activities, and enrichment programs.

Other Ways to Get Involved

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Group or Company Opportunities

Gather your friends, family, or coworkers to volunteer as a group.

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Special Events & Food Distributions

Support community activities like weekly food distributions, back-to-school backpack distributions, holiday dinners, and more.

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Career Exploration

Inspire middle & high school students by sharing career insights, joining a career panel, or hosting students at your office.

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Snack Bags & Welcome Baskets

  • Assemble & donate snack bags to keep students energized.
  • Create welcome baskets with fun and useful items for students during the holidays or at graduation.
  • Great for groups, families, or individuals!
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“I’ve worked with one young man, Seid, over the past nine years, and I like to say that we’ve grown up together. Recently, he was accepted into George Mason University to study healthcare management. Our journey together has left an unforgettable mark on my life — one that I hope will continue for years to come."
Bernie Piper, AHC volunteer for 15+ years with the Afterschool, Teen Tutoring, and College & Career Readiness programs

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“I love that several AHC communities have welcomed the Master Naturalist volunteers with our 'Outdoor Explorer' programs, helping children experience the nature they find outside their doors and feeding their emerging scientific curiosity while having lots of fun.”  
Alison Sheahan, AHC donor and volunteer for 15+ years, coordinates the Outdoor Explorer Club at several AHC communities.

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“My favorite part about volunteering at AHC is seeing the impact the students make on my student athletes. The connections and fun they have together is awesome to watch. I know we are the ones doing the service, but what the students bring to our experience as a program is beyond valuable.” 
Kate Athing, Marymount Women’s Lacrosse Coach and AHC volunteer for 10+ years. Coach Kate and her student athletes volunteer weekly with the Afterschool program and at community events throughout the year.

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“My favorite part of volunteering with AHC is knowing that my efforts are making a difference in young students' lives.”  
Tim Bellaire, AHC volunteer for 10+ years with the Teen Tutoring program

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“Seeing three young people with whom I had a tutoring relationship graduate from high school (and one now from college with a master’s degree) was simply extraordinary, especially since some of them didn't always have the support elsewhere to help them see their full potential.”
Marjorie Macieira, AHC volunteer for 10+ years with the Afterschool, Teen Tutoring, and College & Career Readiness programs
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Volunteer Resources

Our year-round Resident Services programs provide comprehensive support for families and students — helping elementary through high school students succeed during the school year and summer when learning loss is most common. We offer many training resources to help prepare our volunteers.

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AHC

2230 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 100
Arlington, VA 22201
703-486-0626

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AHC Greater Baltimore

1501 Saint Paul Street

Suite 130

Baltimore, MD 21202

410-685-0366

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