Volunteer!

Samaritan Ministry is able to meet the needs of our participants with the tremendous support of people like you — people who share our core values and concern for others in the community.

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Nearly 75 percent of our staff members are amazing volunteers who contribute vital services, putting in more than 16,000 volunteer hours in 2019. They assist our neighbors dealing with poverty in overcoming the challenges they face each day by serving as caseworkers, workshop leaders, resume writers, front office coordinators and in a variety of other important roles.

Together, we make a real difference in the lives of program participants, and we invite you to join us. Whatever your skills or experiences, you can find meaningful opportunities to help us fulfill our mission.

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete a volunteer inquiry form or email Volunteer Coordinator Sy Jones: SJones@samaritanministry.org

Summer Opportunities for High School Seniors and Undergraduate Students (18+)

Our Front office coordinator position is perfect for youth looking for a meaningful way to spend some of their summer days, especially for those looking to go into a career focused on helping others! This volunteer position is eligible for service hours for your high school or college. 

Multiple locations available: Northwest, Anacostia, Arlington VA

If interested, contact Sy Jones, Volunteer Manager at sjones@samaritanministry.org

Current Volunteer Needs

Volunteer Spotlight!

Academic Tutors: 3111 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Congress Heights (DC)

Pre-Screening: Education Coordinator will conduct tutor assessment

Time Commitment: 1 Day a week, 4-6 hours 

  • One-on-one Instruction
  • Tutor student after lesson during self-instruction 

Front Office Coordinator (FOC): Northwest, Congress Heights (DC)

Time Commitment: 1 Day a week, 4-6 hours 

  • Welcome program participants and offer individual attention 
  • Sort and distribute mail 
  • Answer the telephone and take messages for staff and program participants 
  • Provide support to the Lead Caseworker as needed 
  • Assist with distribution and giveaway events 
  • Help maintain a clean and neat office 
  • Other duties as needed 

Food Pantry Coordinator: Northwest Office 

Time Commitment: 1 Day a week, 2-4 hours 

  • Maintain a clean and organized pantry 
  • Stock food items onto shelves by food type and expiration date 
  • Check expiration dates and discard expired items 
  • Prepare food bags and food supplies for other Samaritan Ministry Offices 
  • Ability to stand for length of time and lift up to 30 pounds 
  • One day a week

Toiletry Coordinator: Northwest Office 

Time Commitment: 1 Day a week, 2-4 hours  

  • Sort and organize toiletries 
  • Make male and female toiletry bags 
  • Maintain an inventory of toiletries 

Clothing Closet Coordinator: Northwest Office 

Time Commitment: 1 Day a week, 2-4 hours  

  • Maintain and organize clothing closets
    • Sort and dispose of clothing as needed
    • Fold and hang items
    • Maintain clothing shelves and racks
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