Volunteer

Interested in serving at Jill’s House? Become a Group Buddy, Kitchen Helper, or Admin Helper.

We are not accepting new volunteer applications at this time. If you’d like to stay informed on our next available opportunities, please contact our main office at [email protected] or 703.639.5660 for more information.

About the Program

The services Jill’s House provides would not be possible without our generous volunteers! As a result, we would love to partner with you to provide fun and engaging experiences for kids with intellectual disabilities and respite for their families.

Group Buddy

Directly engage with the
kids we serve

Serving With Our Kids

Kitchen Helper

Prepare meals and snacks
for the kids

Admin Helper

Support our administrative
staff with various projects

What is Required of Me?

Be at least 16 years old
Live in the DC metro area
Commit to serving at least two, 3-hour shifts
each month
Submit an online application to be reviewed and accepted by the Volunteer Program Manager

Complete mandatory volunteer training
Provide proof of a negative tuberculosis test, taken within the last month
Pay $10 for a background check through Jill’s House, if 18 years old or older

Other Ways to Serve

There are many ways to love and support the children and families of Jill’s House outside serving directly with our kids. Use your talents, skills, and expertise in other ways to bless our families!

Events – help build the Jill’s House community through supporting our annual fundraising events including our Golf Classic, Christmas Tea, and Motorcycle Ride.

Host your own fundraiser – whether through asking for donations on Facebook for your birthday or hosting an event on your own to fundraise, you can share your passion for our kids through hosting your own fundraiser. Our staff are happy to help support your vision and will help you create an online giving page along with other support services.

For more information, contact [email protected]