Get Involved · Volunteer

Volunteer with E/BFSC

There are many ways to get involved and support the mission of Edgewood/Brookland Family Support Collaborative! Whether you’re supporting a community event, organizing essential resources, or assisting with workshops, your time and talents help us strengthen families and build vibrant communities.

We welcome individuals and groups who are ready to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

E/BFSC volunteers and staff at a community event

Ways to Volunteer

Volunteers can assist with:

From one-time events to ongoing support, there’s a role for every skillset and schedule.

Volunteers supporting a community event

Family-Centered Events

Support community gatherings and family activities.

Food Giveaways

Help distribute groceries and meals to families in need.

Hygiene Product Distributions

Assist with packing and distributing hygiene essentials.

General Office Assistance

Lend a hand with administrative and organizational tasks.

Community Workshops

Help facilitate or support educational and skill-building sessions.

Other Initiatives

Get involved in additional programs and special projects.

Holiday Season Volunteering

Thanksgiving & Christmas Initiatives

During the holiday season, volunteers can also support our Thanksgiving and Christmas initiatives — helping ensure families and community members experience a joyful holiday season.

Meal and food distributions

Adopt-A-Family

Gift preparation

Families gathered together during the holiday season

Volunteer Tiers

Two ways to serve

E/BFSC has two types of volunteer engagement, depending on how often you’d like to be involved.

Tier 1

Short-Term

For one-time events and single occasions.

1

Complete the full volunteer application

Tier 2

Ongoing

For recurring, long-term volunteer roles.

1

Complete the full volunteer application

2

Interview (if applicable)

3

Required clearancesChild Protective Services · FBI Clearance · Reference checks (if applicable)

Important

No volunteer may begin service involving participants until required clearances are approved.

Ready to make a meaningful impact?

Join us in strengthening families and building vibrant communities across Washington, DC.