Welcome to the Single Volunteers of DC (SVDC) - a great place to meet new people and help the community at the same time!
Who are SVDC Volunteers? SVDCers are an amazing group of dedicated, energetic and caring single professionals from the Metro DC area who are interested in devoting their time and energy to improving the quality of life in our communities through volunteer work.
SVDCers are also some of the friendliest people in the Metro DC area, creating a large networking circle where there is unlimited potential for romance, friendship, and career development.
In what types of activities does SVDC participate? SVDC only works with non-profit and not-for-profit organizations. There are a wide variety of activities for our volunteers depending on the time of year and the requests for volunteers received. Within any given week there are opportunities to work outside, beautify our parks and waterways, march in a parade, assist with mailings, or help with food distribution and/or preparation. We also have activities working with children, animals, the mentally or physically challenged and/or senior citizens. For a listing of upcoming events, click here
SVDC also hosts a variety of social events, including a New Years' Eve Bash and an Anti-Valentine's Day Party as well as several happy hours, to entertain our members and provide another outlet to meet and mingle. SVDC members are also encouraged to create mini-social activities, such as hikes or bike rides, theatre, concert or sporting event outings, and museum trips just to name a few. For a listing of upcoming social events, click here.
What obligations are there to being a member? There is no cost to join SVDC nor is there a maximum or minimum number of events required.
The two primary obligations required of SVDC volunteers is that you only participate if you are single (i.e, available to date someone) and that you meet your commitment of attending all events for which you sign up.
SVDC Sexual Harassment Policy
SVDC has a zero tolerance for sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is defined as conduct of a sexual nature that is unwelcome and unwanted by the alleged victim. If you believe you are a victim of sexual harassment, notify the perpetrator that the behavior is inappropriate and unwelcome and ask him or her to immediately stop. If the person persists in the behavior, report it to the Team Leader immediately and email the particulars, who, what, where, when to feedback@singlevolunteers.org. SVDC will conduct an inquiry into the matter and take the appropriate corrective action.
Single Volunteers of DC is directed by Kathy Buttrey and Nikki Clifford. We hope you'll join us in making a difference in the community and meeting some wonderful people in the DC Metro area. If you have any questions, please email us at feedback@singlevolunteers.org .