Thank you for your interest in donating your time and skills to Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA).
Volunteers support LSSNCA's work to welcome new neighbors, serve neighbors in need, and build a community of well-being where people thrive.
Volunteer and mentorship opportunities include:
Support LSSNCA’s sustainability efforts through ReFiber in Virginia
Volunteers can sign up to join a group production session hosted at the Resource Center. No special experience is required — just interest in hands-on, community-centered work. Mature youth who can follow instructions and use scissors safely can join, provided they are accompanied by adult supervision. Learn more about ReFiber.
Average time commitment: Flexible.
Group production sessions are 4 hours long, but volunteers can sign up for any length of time.
For individual volunteering opportunities with ReFiber, please email: ReFiber@lssnca.org
Mentor a youth or young adult through the Mentoring Youth Program in Virginia (MYVA)
Volunteers are paired with a youth or young adult refugee (age 15-23) to assist them with transitioning to adulthood in the United States. Responsibilities may vary based on the mentee’s interests and goals, but may include providing academic support, including college application and achievement support, as well as enhancing career development and financial literacy skills.
Average time commitment: 2-4 hours per month for 6 months.
Mentoring a youth or young adult through the Refugee Youth Mentoring Program in Maryland (RYMP)
Volunteers are paired with a teen or young adult refugee (age 15-23) to provide guidance and support as they work towards their academic, career, and personal development goals. Responsibilities vary based on mentee’s goals and interests, but typically include exploring career and educational opportunities, identifying career pathways, or assisting with their job search and application process.
Average time commitment: 5-8 hours per month for 12 months.
Mentoring refugees through the Refugee Career Pathways in Maryland (RCP)
Volunteers are paired with an adult refugee who is trying to return to their chosen career field through reaccreditation in the United States. The specifics of the mentorship role will vary based on the goals and interests of each individual, but will focus on developing the skills necessary to succeed in the U.S. workplace, along with networking in their chosen field to increase their chances of finding appropriate and adequate employment opportunities.
Average time commitment: 4-10 hours per month for 2-4 months.
