Opportunities From: A Wider Circle

Volunteer: Adult Volunteer

Volunteers work in our warehouse sorting donations, preparing them for distribution and restocking the showroom.  Youth between 7-13 are welcome to volunteer with you. For the safety of our staff and volunteers, each child must be accompanied by one adult during their volunteer service.

When you arrive, please Sign In at one of the kiosks and then connect with a Volunteer Coordinator for instruction regarding how to help each visit. Please do not begin to volunteer until you have received direction from one of the Volunteer Coordinators.

Program: Warehouse

Volunteers work in our warehouse sorting donations, preparing them for distribution and restocking the showroom.  Youth between 7-13 are welcome to volunteer with you. For the safety of our staff and volunteers, each child must be accompanied by one adult during their volunteer service.

When you arrive, please Sign In at one of the kiosks and then connect with a Volunteer Coordinator for instruction regarding how to help each visit. Please do not begin to volunteer until you have received direction from one of the Volunteer Coordinators.

Program: Warehouse

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 20910

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Care Package Drivers

Each month, we deliver nearly 200 care packages to the residents of Highland Dwellings and Additions in Southeast, DC. We need delivery drivers like you to pick up the bags at our offices located in Silver Spring (9141 Brookville Road) and drop them off at the homes of the residents, in a contactless and safe way. Please note that the pickup location is not our main center but is one block away. After you sign up, a member of our team will be in touch to share more details with you. We appreciate your help!

Program: Washington Highlands

Each month, we deliver nearly 200 care packages to the residents of Highland Dwellings and Additions in Southeast, DC. We need delivery drivers like you to pick up the bags at our offices located in Silver Spring (9141 Brookville Road) and drop them off at the homes of the residents, in a contactless and safe way. Please note that the pickup location is not our main center but is one block away. After you sign up, a member of our team will be in touch to share more details with you. We appreciate your help!

Program: Washington Highlands

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 20910

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: GROUP: Giving Together

This is a Private and Recurring opportunity for the members of Giving Together. The group is coordinated by Wendy Yaross (wyaross@gmail.com/ alternate feinstep@gmail.com).  A group of 5-10 volunteers come to A Wider Circle the 1st Thursday of each month between the hours of 10:00 am and noon.  All volunteers are asked to register as an A Wider Circle volunteer prior to their visit. And, they are asked to SIGN UP for this specific OPPORTUNITY prior to their visit.  Signing up requires having the unique LINK to this opportunity.  (2/15/2026)

Program: Groups

This is a Private and Recurring opportunity for the members of Giving Together. The group is coordinated by Wendy Yaross (wyaross@gmail.com/ alternate feinstep@gmail.com).  A group of 5-10 volunteers come to A Wider Circle the 1st Thursday of each month between the hours of 10:00 am and noon.  All volunteers are asked to register as an A Wider Circle volunteer prior to their visit. And, they are asked to SIGN UP for this specific OPPORTUNITY prior to their visit.  Signing up requires having the unique LINK to this opportunity.  (2/15/2026)

Program: Groups

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 20910

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: GROUP: Temple Sinai Men's Club

This is a Private and Recurring opportunity for Temple Sinai Men's Club Washington DC. The group is coordinated by Jim Jaffe (jimjaf@gmail.com). A group of 5-10 volunteers come to A Wider Circle the 3rd Thursday of each month between the hours of 10:00 am and noon.  All volunteers are asked to register as an A Wider Circle volunteer prior to their visit. And, they are asked to SIGN UP for this specific OPPORTUNITY prior to their visit.  Signing up requires having the unique LINK to this opportunity.  (2/15/2026)

Program: Groups

This is a Private and Recurring opportunity for Temple Sinai Men's Club Washington DC. The group is coordinated by Jim Jaffe (jimjaf@gmail.com). A group of 5-10 volunteers come to A Wider Circle the 3rd Thursday of each month between the hours of 10:00 am and noon.  All volunteers are asked to register as an A Wider Circle volunteer prior to their visit. And, they are asked to SIGN UP for this specific OPPORTUNITY prior to their visit.  Signing up requires having the unique LINK to this opportunity.  (2/15/2026)

Program: Groups

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 20910

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Teen Volunteer / Student Service Hours

Sign up for all Teens (14-18) volunteering in our Essential Support program.

SSL hours can only be verified if the student Signs Up for a date, Signs In upon arrival and Signs Out before leaving the warehouse.  Students may volunteer episodically through out the Summer.

Please do not sign up for more than 1 shift per day or more than 2 days a month.

Those 7-13 should sign up to volunteer with an Adult Volunteer. 

Those 18+ should sign up as an Adult Volunteer.

Program: Warehouse

Sign up for all Teens (14-18) volunteering in our Essential Support program.

SSL hours can only be verified if the student Signs Up for a date, Signs In upon arrival and Signs Out before leaving the warehouse.  Students may volunteer episodically through out the Summer.

Please do not sign up for more than 1 shift per day or more than 2 days a month.

Those 7-13 should sign up to volunteer with an Adult Volunteer. 

Those 18+ should sign up as an Adult Volunteer.

Program: Warehouse

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 20910

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Group Members 2026 - Q1

Contact groups@awidercircle.org to schedule a date a time for your group's visit. 

Pre-scheduled groups SIGN IN on the day they arrive using this volunteer opportunity. 

Volunteer Group Member is reserved for members of a pre-scheduled group of volunteers. 

Individual volunteers may not sign up for this opportunity.  Individuals select either ADULT VOLUNTEER or TEEN VOLUNTEER.

Thank you for helping us help others!

Program: Warehouse

Contact groups@awidercircle.org to schedule a date a time for your group's visit. 

Pre-scheduled groups SIGN IN on the day they arrive using this volunteer opportunity. 

Volunteer Group Member is reserved for members of a pre-scheduled group of volunteers. 

Individual volunteers may not sign up for this opportunity.  Individuals select either ADULT VOLUNTEER or TEEN VOLUNTEER.

Thank you for helping us help others!

Program: Warehouse

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 20910

Allow Groups: No