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, San Miguel, Annunciation Catholic School, Archbishop Carroll High School, St. Francis Xavier, or St. Thomas More. Materials and training provided.
Contact: Nadia Turner at nturner@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: Nadia Turner at nturner@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: Stephanie Farrell at sfarrell@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: Stephanie Farrell at sfarrell@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, wipes, 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: Christine Dyer at cdyer@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: Stephanie Farrell at sfarrell@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!