Give Your Time. See Hope Restored.
When you volunteer with Central Union Mission, you don’t just fill a need, you restore hope and dignity to the Washington, DC region.
Participate in Restoration
By giving your time, you bring encouragement and dignity to men, women, and families working to rebuild their lives.
Every meal. Every conversation. Every prayer. It all moves someone closer to a new future.
Program
How It Moves People Forward
Serve, and share meals with shelter guests
Organize and distribute groceries, clothing, and hygiene items
Help with mailings, clerical support, and behind-the-scenes logistics
Help facilitate classes, recovery groups, or chapel services
Join us during holiday drives, celebrations, or community outreach
Serve together with your church, school, or business
Lead a clothing, food, or fundraising drive
Bilingual volunteers needed at Mission: NOVA to teach computer skills, greet guests, and serve families at our Arlington location
Prep our family campgrounds with landscaping, painting, or repairs
There’s a Place for You
Whether you come on your own or with a group, your willingness to show up means everything.
What You Need to Know:
- Volunteers must be 12 years or older (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
- A heart to serve with dignity and respect
- A commitment to sharing compassion without judgment
What Others
Are Saying
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Your time could change someone’s tomorrow.
Find the right opportunity and step into compassion at work at one of our four locations in DC, Maryland, or Virginia.
Have Questions?
We’re here to help you find the best place to serve.
Email us at volunteer@missiondc.org