Volunteer
Our founder, Mary Virginia Merrick, said "nothing is ever too much to do for a child."
What would you like to do for a child?
Layette Program
Blanket Makers
Wrap a baby in a handmade “gift of love.” Knit or crochet a handmade blanket measuring 36” x 36”. Yarn can be picked up at the CCS office.
Contact: Gina Maria Schulz at gschulz@christchilddc.org
Blanket Buddies
Be a liaison with one of our wonderful blanket makers. Bring yarn to volunteers and pick up their beautiful blankets!
Contact: Gina Maria Schulz at gschulz@christchilddc.org
Medaling
Include a prayer with the blankets we provide. Tie miraculous medals onto the layette prayer cards.
Contact: Gina Maria Schulz at gschulz@christchilddc.org
Layette Delivery
Help distribute layettes to families in need and see the impact our welcome kits have on the community. Pick up layettes at the CCS office and deliver to a local agency.
Contact: Gina Maria Schulz at gschulz@christchilddc.org
Diaper Collating
Keep babies clean, dry, and happy. Repackage diapers for inclusion in the layettes.
Contact: Gina Maria Schulz at gschulz@christchilddc.org
Student Success Program
Tutoring
Become a Christ Child tutor and make a difference in the life of a young student. Provide reading instruction at Washington Jesuit Academy, Sacred Heart, St. Anthony’s, Washington School for Girls or San Miguel. Materials and training provided.
Contact: Kathleen Curtin at kcurtin@christchilddc.org
Book Bunch
Help introduce the joy of books to babies and toddlers at the Family Place! Volunteers read books to mothers and babies and plan fun sensory, educational, and crafty activities.
Contact: Kathleen Curtin at kcurtin@christchilddc.org
Don Bosco Cristo Rey Opportunities
Financial Aid Night
Help students complete FAFSA forms at financial aid night for seniors.
Pizza, Pen and Paper
Help a student prepare for college by helping them polish off their college essays/personal statements.
Admission Interviews
Help facilitate admission interviews for new students.
Academic Support
Provide students with afterschool academic support.
Contact: Kathleen Curtin at kcurtin@christchilddc.org
Girls on the Rise Program
Rebel Girls Book Club
Enjoy books and lively discussion on women of significance of today and yesterday with the Girls on the Rise at the Merrick Center. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls books and lesson plans provided. Volunteers bring materials for activities and a snack.
Contact: Kathleen Curtin at kcurtin@christchilddc.org
Running Buddies
Be a running buddy at the Girls on the Run-DC 5K! Inspire girls to recognize their inner strength as you encourage and support her through her first 5K!
Contact: Kathleen Curtin at kcurtin@christchilddc.org
Girls Summit
Help kick off the school year with Girls Summit where girls and their parents learn new skills, tools and resources to help them succeed during the academic year.
Contact: Kathleen Curtin at kcurtin@christchilddc.org
Host a Drive
Host a drive at your parish, workplace, or school to collect materials needed for our programs. We are always in need of drives for diapers, books, hygiene products, healthy snacks, or winter accessories. Signage and flyers will be provided.
Contact: Gina Maria Schulz at gschulz@christchilddc.org
CCS Main Office
Help out with administrative tasks at the CCS office! We always need people to help us with mailings – membership mailing, invitations to events and annual giving appeals.
Contact: Gina Maria Schulz at gschulz@christchilddc.org
Opportunity Shop
Volunteer at our upscale consignment shop in Georgetown! Volunteers are needed for sales, stocking, merchandising, and assisting with consignment appointments.
Contact: Kelly Gotthardt at kgotthardt@christchilddc.org
Merrick Center
Book and Baby Fair
Join your fellow CCS DC Chapter members, friends and families for this fun Saturday dedicated to books and babies! Volunteers are needed to host book and baby equipment drives, transport items to the Center, provide food and snacks, and help community members on the day of the Fair..
Contact: Gina Maria Schulz at gschulz@christchilddc.org
Interested in any of these?
Just email us to let us know and we will get you started!
Thank you so much for volunteering to help those children in our community who need us!