DPR is in search of Programmatic Partners and Volunteers for Summer Camps.

If you are interested in working with youth, providing quality programming at the Department of Parks and Recreation locations there are two key components that you must follow before being able to Volunteer or become a Programmatic Partner.

• Volunteer Certification: Individuals interested in volunteering at a DPR summer camp must complete a volunteer application. More information and application is provided through this link.

·  Organizations interested in providing free summer programs at DPR recreation centers must submit a DPR Programmatic Partner vetting application by March 31, 2011.  Please visit this site to learn more and to download application. If you have any questions please contact Yaiza Burrell at Yaiza.Burrell@dc.gov or at 202.255.2881.

Support Group for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Women Empowered Against Violence (WEAVE) is offering a Free support group to women who are survivors of domestic violence. Meetings will be held from Thursday March 17- June 30 from 6:30- 8pm. Their office is located at 1422 K Street NW (1422 is the basement of 1422 K Street) Call 280-6391 for more information.

Join DCAYA and Participate in an Exciting Volunteer Opportunity!

The DC Alliance of Youth Advocates will be conducting a survey of homeless and unstable housed youth. Two very important things to know about being able to volunteer in this survey

• Last date of orientation is Wednesday March 2, 2011 from 6-8 pm at the DCAYA Offices. Office is located 1012 14th St NW, Suite 610 Washington, DC 20005 (14th St between K St. and L St.) Call 202.587.0616 Ext: 36 for more information.

• Orientation details include: Background on the study, and overview on how to administer the survey, and dates a person can volunteer to administer the survey.

  

DC's 4th Annual Forum for Urban Gardens

Rooting DC will offer a range of workshops and hands-on learning opportunities for new and old green thumbs alike. It will:

• Build community among groups and individuals who want to improve our city through gardening and greening
  Share information and resources about gardening and greening in DC
• Provide opportunity for DC gardeners to coalesce around specific areas of interest
• Identify volunteer opportunities by creating a database of community based garden projects
• Keep gardeners connected via monthly e-newsletters that highlight volunteer opportunities, events and news from participants

Join others for the event Saturday, February 19. More information is available in this flier.

Youth Power for Peace Summit

Please join us in Ward 1  Satruday February 19th 2011, as we attempt to stop youth violence and increase the peace city wide. This event is being sponsored by NCLR, LAYC, Barrios Unidos, DPR, and other Community Organizations.

Time 10 am-4 pm
Location Mary & Lougham Center
2500 14th Street NW Washginton DC 20010
http://www.scribd.com/doc/49043343  

Parenting Workshop March 4, 2011 at 6 pm

Please join the Columbia Heights/Shaw Family Support Collaborative, as we host a parenting workshop at Columbia Heights Educational Campus, as we may increase community awareness in Ward 1.

Contact Person
Lucy Lemus, Parent Coordinator—(202) 939-6680
Silvia Diaz 2--- (202) 319-7599

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