The Dwelling Place, a housing program, needs help with telephone answering, desktop publishing, correspondence and mailings. Volunteers also are needed to assist with special events and activities for children and teens. The Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, located at 1000 Forest Glen Rd. Assignments include answering phones and greeting visitors, assisting in the kitchen, leading seminars on topics such as arts and crafts, history or philosophy, and leading activities and games from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays. Volunteers will assist customers, restock book tables and check parcels.
Training is provided.
The George Washington University National Law Center is offering the services of its Consumer Mediation Clinic to Washington area residents. Students act as neutral mediators and help both parties negotiate fair and reasonable settlements without court action. The clinic is at 2000 G St. NW, Suite 200. The Washington Youth Garden at the U.S. National Arboretum is looking for people willing to share their creativity and knowledge of gardening and science with elementary school children in Northeast Washington. Volunteers accompany Youth Garden staff into the classroom.