Our Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program brings the Washington, DC metropolitan region together in an effort to provide basic need items (e.g. beds, dressers, cribs, etc.) for people transitioning out of shelters, living in neglected neighborhoods, or who are victims of crime or disasters.

• Neighbor-to-Neighbor volunteers can drive trucks, move furniture, assist clients in selecting items, and/or organize our storage facility.

• When: Monday thru Saturday from 9:45am-4pm, and on Sundays from 12pm-4pm. Half Shifts Available.

• Where: Meet at A Wider Circle's Center for Community Service, 9159C Brookville Rd, Silver Spring MD 20910.

The Well Mother, Well Baby Program is a comprehensive educational outreach program that prepares young, low-income mothers for a healthy pregnancy. Participants attend weekly courses on topics such as financial planning, stress management, parenting skills, prenatal yoga, and nutrition. At the end of the workshop series, we host a baby shower that provides basic needs items for participants and their child, free of charge.

• Volunteers teach classes, serve as “Mentor Moms,” or help obtain new cribs, strollers, diapers, and other baby items.

• When: Various weekdays during the school year.

• Where: Local high schools and community centers.

As we grow, we need organizational and administrative support in the main office.

• Volunteers help prepare mailings, manage phone calls, and provide general support for the work.

• When: Weekdays between 9:00am and 6:00pm; Saturdays from 10:00am – 4:00pm.

• Where: A Wider Circle's Center for Community Service, 9159C Brookville Rd, Silver Spring MD 20910.

Through thePublic Housing Wellness program, A Wider Circle provides programs and services that enhance the quality of life for seniors and disabled individuals who have been living in or near poverty their entire lives.  Among the services we provide are our famous "wellness brunches", where we provide a wide range of healthy food to residents and share health and wellness information.

• Volunteers serve healthy foods and provide companionship to residents, assist with raffles and games, and ensure that the residents are enjoying themselves.

• When: Times and day vary depending on the group.

• Where: Public housing facilities throughout the region.

Our School Community Program provides programs and services for students, parents, faculty and staff at low-income schools.  We currently focus our attention on one school in Southeast DC for comprehensive services that include mentoring individual students during the school day, after-care workshops, school beautification projects, and courses for parents.

• Volunteers assist program leaders in teaching elementary students. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old or have the permission of their parents.

• When: Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30pm-6:00pm.

• Where: Davis Elementary School, 4430 H St. SE, Washington, DC 20019.

The Health Professionals Network (HPN) is a broad network of health professionals in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.  Professionals partner with participating schools and shelters to provide activities or workshops on a variety of topics (e.g., yoga, nutrition, self-esteem, financial planning).

• Volunteers teach their specialty topics to students and residents through activities, workshops, and other forums.

• When: Times and dates vary, and volunteers can commit to once a week, once a month, or once in a while.

• Where: Schools and shelters throughout the region.

We believe that it is important in growing our services to create relationships with our neighbors throughout the region.

• Neighborhood liaisons help A Wider Circle arrange events like furniture collections or host potluck fundraisers in their own neighborhoods.  Neighborhood liaisons can host their own furniture or home goods drives to collect items such as dressers, beds, dish sets, etc.

• When: Dependent on your schedule.

• Where: In your own neighborhood!