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Mission: NOVA


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED   

  • Calling all volunteers!
  • We need your help at our new northern Virginia Location!

We're seeking bilingual volunteers to lead computer classes and more. We'll provide the curriculum. We are also looking for volunteers to assist with food and clothing distribution. Come serve and make a difference at our new Northern Virginia location!

5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA, 22204.(202) 745-7118 x285

IMPORTANT: In order to register to volunteer for any event, you need to have a Volunteer Central Account: Create Account/Login.

VOLUNTEERS DONATE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Your gift of meals and care can bring hope to someone who is homeless and mark the first step toward true life change.

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Upcoming events

  • NOVA Food Distribution Assistance-Morning

    • Friday, October 24, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Providing assistance to help bring food deliveries into facility, prepare bags, and distribute to guests. Must be comfortable with lifting and moving heavy boxes up stairs.

    Morning Shift 9:30am-12pm

    One adult age (18+ years old) volunteer

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  • Mission: NOVA Clothing Prep

    • Friday, October 24, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 8

    Providing assistance to help  with sorting, folding and bagging clothing donations to distribute to guests. 

    Ages 12+ welcome (minor age volunteers, ages 12-17 years old, must be accompanied by an adult guardian). No personal items. (There is no locker.) Dress code is casual, but appropriate.

    Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older to serve. Volunteers under the age of 12 are ineligible for entry into Mission: NOVA. Assignments will be age appropriate, and those under 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

    ·         Groups of youth volunteers (18 and under) must be supervised by at least one adult per every four youth, and at least 2 adults per group.



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  • NOVA Food Distribution Assistance-Afternoon

    • Friday, October 24, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 1

    Providing assistance to help bring food deliveries into facility, prepare bags, and distribute to guests. Must be comfortable with lifting and moving heavy boxes up stairs.

    Afternoon Shift 12pm-3:00pm

    One adult age (18+ years old) volunteer

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  • Mission: NOVA Clothing Prep

    • Monday, October 27, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 8
    Register

    Providing assistance to help  with sorting, folding and bagging clothing donations to distribute to guests. 

    Ages 12+ welcome (minor age volunteers, ages 12-17 years old, must be accompanied by an adult guardian). No personal items. (There is no locker.) Dress code is casual, but appropriate.

    Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older to serve. Volunteers under the age of 12 are ineligible for entry into Mission: NOVA. Assignments will be age appropriate, and those under 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

    ·         Groups of youth volunteers (18 and under) must be supervised by at least one adult per every four youth, and at least 2 adults per group.



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  • NOVA Food Distribution Assistance-Morning

    • Tuesday, October 28, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 1
    Register

    Providing assistance to help bring food deliveries into facility, prepare bags, and distribute to guests. Must be comfortable with lifting and moving heavy boxes up stairs.

    Morning Shift 9:30am-12pm

    One adult age (18+ years old) volunteer

    Show details

  • Mission: NOVA Clothing Prep

    • Tuesday, October 28, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 8
    Register

    Providing assistance to help  with sorting, folding and bagging clothing donations to distribute to guests. 

    Ages 12+ welcome (minor age volunteers, ages 12-17 years old, must be accompanied by an adult guardian). No personal items. (There is no locker.) Dress code is casual, but appropriate.

    Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older to serve. Volunteers under the age of 12 are ineligible for entry into Mission: NOVA. Assignments will be age appropriate, and those under 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

    ·         Groups of youth volunteers (18 and under) must be supervised by at least one adult per every four youth, and at least 2 adults per group.



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  • NOVA Food Distribution Assistance-Afternoon

    • Tuesday, October 28, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Providing assistance to help bring food deliveries into facility, prepare bags, and distribute to guests. Must be comfortable with lifting and moving heavy boxes up stairs.

    Afternoon Shift 12pm-3:00pm

    One adult age (18+ years old) volunteer

    Show details

  • Mission: NOVA Clothing Prep

    • Wednesday, October 29, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 8
    Register

    Providing assistance to help  with sorting, folding and bagging clothing donations to distribute to guests. 

    Ages 12+ welcome (minor age volunteers, ages 12-17 years old, must be accompanied by an adult guardian). No personal items. (There is no locker.) Dress code is casual, but appropriate.

    Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older to serve. Volunteers under the age of 12 are ineligible for entry into Mission: NOVA. Assignments will be age appropriate, and those under 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

    ·         Groups of youth volunteers (18 and under) must be supervised by at least one adult per every four youth, and at least 2 adults per group.



    Show details

  • Mission: NOVA Clothing Prep

    • Thursday, October 30, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 8
    Register

    Providing assistance to help  with sorting, folding and bagging clothing donations to distribute to guests. 

    Ages 12+ welcome (minor age volunteers, ages 12-17 years old, must be accompanied by an adult guardian). No personal items. (There is no locker.) Dress code is casual, but appropriate.

    Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older to serve. Volunteers under the age of 12 are ineligible for entry into Mission: NOVA. Assignments will be age appropriate, and those under 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

    ·         Groups of youth volunteers (18 and under) must be supervised by at least one adult per every four youth, and at least 2 adults per group.



    Show details

  • NOVA Food Distribution Assistance-Morning

    • Friday, October 31, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 1
    Register

    Providing assistance to help bring food deliveries into facility, prepare bags, and distribute to guests. Must be comfortable with lifting and moving heavy boxes up stairs.

    Morning Shift 9:30am-12pm

    One adult age (18+ years old) volunteer

    Show details

  • Mission: NOVA Clothing Prep

    • Friday, October 31, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 8
    Register

    Providing assistance to help  with sorting, folding and bagging clothing donations to distribute to guests. 

    Ages 12+ welcome (minor age volunteers, ages 12-17 years old, must be accompanied by an adult guardian). No personal items. (There is no locker.) Dress code is casual, but appropriate.

    Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older to serve. Volunteers under the age of 12 are ineligible for entry into Mission: NOVA. Assignments will be age appropriate, and those under 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

    ·         Groups of youth volunteers (18 and under) must be supervised by at least one adult per every four youth, and at least 2 adults per group.



    Show details

  • NOVA Food Distribution Assistance-Afternoon

    • Friday, October 31, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 1
    Register

    Providing assistance to help bring food deliveries into facility, prepare bags, and distribute to guests. Must be comfortable with lifting and moving heavy boxes up stairs.

    Afternoon Shift 12pm-3:00pm

    One adult age (18+ years old) volunteer

    Show details

  • Mission: NOVA Clothing Prep

    • Monday, November 03, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 8
    Register

    Providing assistance to help  with sorting, folding and bagging clothing donations to distribute to guests. 

    Ages 12+ welcome (minor age volunteers, ages 12-17 years old, must be accompanied by an adult guardian). No personal items. (There is no locker.) Dress code is casual, but appropriate.

    Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older to serve. Volunteers under the age of 12 are ineligible for entry into Mission: NOVA. Assignments will be age appropriate, and those under 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

    ·         Groups of youth volunteers (18 and under) must be supervised by at least one adult per every four youth, and at least 2 adults per group.



    Show details

  • NOVA Food Distribution Assistance-Morning

    • Tuesday, November 04, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 1
    Register

    Providing assistance to help bring food deliveries into facility, prepare bags, and distribute to guests. Must be comfortable with lifting and moving heavy boxes up stairs.

    Morning Shift 9:30am-12pm

    One adult age (18+ years old) volunteer

    Show details

  • Mission: NOVA Clothing Prep

    • Tuesday, November 04, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 8
    Register

    Providing assistance to help  with sorting, folding and bagging clothing donations to distribute to guests. 

    Ages 12+ welcome (minor age volunteers, ages 12-17 years old, must be accompanied by an adult guardian). No personal items. (There is no locker.) Dress code is casual, but appropriate.

    Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older to serve. Volunteers under the age of 12 are ineligible for entry into Mission: NOVA. Assignments will be age appropriate, and those under 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

    ·         Groups of youth volunteers (18 and under) must be supervised by at least one adult per every four youth, and at least 2 adults per group.



    Show details

  • NOVA Food Distribution Assistance-Afternoon

    • Tuesday, November 04, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 1
    Register

    Providing assistance to help bring food deliveries into facility, prepare bags, and distribute to guests. Must be comfortable with lifting and moving heavy boxes up stairs.

    Afternoon Shift 12pm-3:00pm

    One adult age (18+ years old) volunteer

    Show details

  • Mission: NOVA Clothing Prep

    • Wednesday, November 05, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 8
    Register

    Providing assistance to help  with sorting, folding and bagging clothing donations to distribute to guests. 

    Ages 12+ welcome (minor age volunteers, ages 12-17 years old, must be accompanied by an adult guardian). No personal items. (There is no locker.) Dress code is casual, but appropriate.

    Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older to serve. Volunteers under the age of 12 are ineligible for entry into Mission: NOVA. Assignments will be age appropriate, and those under 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

    ·         Groups of youth volunteers (18 and under) must be supervised by at least one adult per every four youth, and at least 2 adults per group.



    Show details

  • Mission: NOVA Clothing Prep

    • Thursday, November 06, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 8
    Register

    Providing assistance to help  with sorting, folding and bagging clothing donations to distribute to guests. 

    Ages 12+ welcome (minor age volunteers, ages 12-17 years old, must be accompanied by an adult guardian). No personal items. (There is no locker.) Dress code is casual, but appropriate.

    Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older to serve. Volunteers under the age of 12 are ineligible for entry into Mission: NOVA. Assignments will be age appropriate, and those under 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

    ·         Groups of youth volunteers (18 and under) must be supervised by at least one adult per every four youth, and at least 2 adults per group.



    Show details

  • NOVA Food Distribution Assistance-Morning

    • Friday, November 07, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 1
    Register

    Providing assistance to help bring food deliveries into facility, prepare bags, and distribute to guests. Must be comfortable with lifting and moving heavy boxes up stairs.

    Morning Shift 9:30am-12pm

    One adult age (18+ years old) volunteer

    Show details

  • Mission: NOVA Clothing Prep

    • Friday, November 07, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 8
    Register

    Providing assistance to help  with sorting, folding and bagging clothing donations to distribute to guests. 

    Ages 12+ welcome (minor age volunteers, ages 12-17 years old, must be accompanied by an adult guardian). No personal items. (There is no locker.) Dress code is casual, but appropriate.

    Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older to serve. Volunteers under the age of 12 are ineligible for entry into Mission: NOVA. Assignments will be age appropriate, and those under 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

    ·         Groups of youth volunteers (18 and under) must be supervised by at least one adult per every four youth, and at least 2 adults per group.



    Show details

  • NOVA Food Distribution Assistance-Afternoon

    • Friday, November 07, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 1
    Register

    Providing assistance to help bring food deliveries into facility, prepare bags, and distribute to guests. Must be comfortable with lifting and moving heavy boxes up stairs.

    Afternoon Shift 12pm-3:00pm

    One adult age (18+ years old) volunteer

    Show details

  • NOVA Food/Pantry Distribution Assistance

    • Tuesday, November 25, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 7
    Register

    Providing assistance to help bring food deliveries into facility, prepare bags, and distribute to guests. 


    Up to eight volunteers

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  • NOVA Food/Pantry Distribution Assistance

    • Tuesday, December 02, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 8
    Register

    Providing assistance to help bring food deliveries into facility, prepare bags, and distribute to guests. 


    Up to eight volunteers

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  • Operation Christmas Miracle, NOVA, Santa’s Helper

    • Friday, December 19, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 3
    Register

    Smiles, laughter and pure joy when you help distribute Christmas gifts to families for their children. Help assist with picking out gifts for their kids and school backpacks to replenish their supply.

    Wishing everyone  a Merry Christmas, with hugs, prayers and lots of love.

    Up to three (3) volunteers

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  • NOVA Food/Pantry Distribution Assistance

    • Tuesday, December 23, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 8
    Register

    Providing assistance to help bring food deliveries into facility, prepare bags, and distribute to guests. 


    Up to eight volunteers

    Show details

  • Operation Christmas Miracle, NOVA, Santa’s Helper

    • Tuesday, December 23, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • 5401 7th Rd. S., Arlington, VA 22204
    • 3
    Register

    Smiles, laughter and pure joy when you help distribute Christmas gifts to families for their children. Help assist with picking out gifts for their kids and school backpacks to replenish their supply.

    Wishing everyone  a Merry Christmas, with hugs, prayers and lots of love.

    Up to three (3) volunteers

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