I’m not sure that this is the best for forum for this, but I’m hoping that some community-service minded Washington area Federal employees will join me in volunteering in April. The first is during National Volunteer Week and is with Greater DC Cares, the same organization that President Obama and the First Lady volunteered with on MLK Day. The second is focused on helping to beautify Washington, DC public schools.
To join these events, click on the registration links below and join the “Federal Employees Family and Friends” team.
Saturday, April 16, 2011 – Greater DC Cares Servathon. Go to http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=464521. Servathon has an 18-year history of bringing together thousands of area volunteers. Volunteers who participate in Servathon have the opportunity to make a lasting impact at nonprofits and schools in our region. We will be volunteering a the Marvin Gay Recreation Center this year.
Saturday, April 30, 2011 – Hands-On DC Work-A-Thon. Go to http://handsondc.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=463941&lis=0&kntae463941=FBFE343435D647939CE7EAC2547FBA4F. Hands on DC is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that organizes projects to improve the physical condition of Washington, D.C. public schools. Our largest event is our annual spring Work-a-thon in which we mobilize approximately 2,000 volunteers to work on projects at one of about 30 D.C. public schools.
Terry,
Thanks for sharing this. 18 years running and its still a secret.
There is still time to make a commitment to volunteer in April. Celebrate National Volunteer Week by volunteering with other Federal employees, family, and friends in Washington, DC.