Volunteer Opportunities in Washington D.C, National Capital Area
The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) National Capital Area offers adults 50 and better the opportunity to make a lasting impact across Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and suburban Maryland. If you’re newly retired, working part-time, or seeking to use your skills in service of others, this program is for you. IVC helps you connect with local nonprofits that truly need your time and talent.
IVC service members commit to one or two days a week from September to June and become part of a community rooted in reflection, service, and social justice. Your work will not only change lives, it will change your own.
How We Serve in the National Capital Area
IVC National Capital Area partners with nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C., and the greater DMV region. These partnerships include educational institutions, housing and food service organizations, healthcare nonprofits, immigration and refugee support centers, and ministries that uplift vulnerable populations.
Some examples of partner organizations include:
- Mother of Mercy (MoM) Free Medical Clinics: provide no-cost basic medical care to low-income adults who are uninsured or underinsured.
- DC Central Kitchen (DCCK): helping students enrolled in DCCK’s Culinary Job Training program.
- Spanish Catholic Center: helping immigrants seeking employment.
No matter your background (education, healthcare, administration, ministry, law, or beyond) we’ll match you with a nonprofit where your talents can shine and your efforts are needed.
Mike Goggin,
Regional Director
Desiree Heyliger
Program Manager
Anna Marie Mason
Program Manager
Gonzaga College High School
19 Eye St NW
Washington DC 20001
202-277-4447
nca@ivcusa.org
How to Get Involved with the Ignatian Volunteer Corps
Joining IVC National Capital Area is a thoughtful and supported process designed to help you make the most of your service.We’ll be with you every step of the way. To get involved, follow these steps:
- Reach Out: Fill out our interest form or contact our Regional Director to start the conversation.
- Discern: Through conversation, we’ll learn about your background, interests, and availability, and discern a match for you with a nonprofit that needs your help.
- Start Serving: Upon acceptance to the program, you can serve one or two days a week, making a consistent impact while enjoying flexibility.
- Reflect and Grow: Join our community gatherings to connect, reflect, and deepen your experience
Request IVC for Your Nonprofit
IVC National Capital Area partners with nonprofit organizations across the region to place adults 50+ in high-impact roles. Our corps members volunteer decades of experience, consistency, and a values-driven approach to service.
When you partner with IVC, you get:
- Committed volunteers available one or two days per week
- Long-term service (September through June)
A partner agency relationship rooted in mutual respect and mission alignment - Volunteers who are carefully screened and matched based on your needs
Our partner agencies span sectors like education, housing, food security, refugee services, and elder care.
Why Choose IVC National Capital Area?
IVC isn’t just an opportunity to serve—it’s a community rooted in purpose and faith. In addition to their service, corps members gather each month for reflection and prayer, with the option of one-on-one spiritual support. This Ignatian approach to service—finding God in all things—sets IVC apart from other opportunities.
Our corps members consist of women and men serving in diverse neighborhoods in Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and suburban Maryland.
By bringing professional and life experience to their service, corps members strengthen nonprofit partners and help create a more just society. Many members tell us they receive even more than they give, finding deep meaning in both their service and their shared community.
Here’s what makes IVC unique in the National Capital Area:
- Thoughtful Matching: We take time to know you and our nonprofit partners to ensure a placement that aligns with your skills, passions, and values.
- Experienced Members: Corps members bring a lifetime of professional and personal experience, adding real value to the organizations they serve.
- Spiritual Growth: Monthly reflection gatherings and retreats, rooted in Ignatian spirituality, help connect service with deeper meaning.
- Dependable Commitment: Members serve one or two days a week for a full academic year, providing consistency partner organizations can count on.
- Community Connection: You’ll join a welcoming group of peers who share your commitment to service, reflection, and justice.
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Experience Making a Difference in the National Capital Area
Join the IVC National Capital Area community. Whether you’re seeking to make a difference or need help making a difference, we’re here to help you take the next step.
Contact IVC National Capital Area Today