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Washington, D.C. Community Service 8 Days
Washington, D.C. is much more than the vibrant capital of the United States. Immerse yourself in this bustling city rich with history through impactful community welfare volunteer work. On this student community service program in Washington, D.C., teens will have the opportunity to assist the elderly in their homes and work with communities in need of family services. This Washington, D.C. student tour uses a service-learning framework where our staff provides guidance and reflection on the impact of the work we do throughout the program and promotes the value of empathy and cultural sensitivity. By joining this program, you will help the community thrive.
This 8-day program is a portion of our longer 16-day Boston & Washington, D.C. Community Service program.
The perfect balance of meaningful service projects and unforgettable adventures.
A certificate of completion detailing the program's service hours and projects will be issued after the trip.
Your service hours are eligible toward the President's Volunteer Service Award.
Everybody participates together in each project. Specific projects are confirmed in late spring and are similar to those described.
College Residence.
Includes breakfast and dinner daily, plus 4 lunches.
Includes all recreation & activities listed.
Travel in passenger vans driven by our staff.
Up to 24 participants.
Become a critical piece of the older adult’s safety net in D.C. by providing yard work and housing cleaning services.
About Age-In-Place
Having a healthy, safe, and comfortable place to call home is important for all of us. Seabury’s Age-In-Place® program supports older adults in Washington, D.C.’s Wards 4, 5, and 6 through transformative volunteer service projects that help people stay in their own homes.
Volunteer opportunities include working at their pop-up food markets, helping sort and sell secondhand clothing at their community boutique store, and food prep.
About Martha’s Table
With the belief for 40 years that every Washingtonian deserves the opportunity to thrive, Martha’s Table has supported strong children, strong families, and strong communities in Washington, D.C. by increasing access to quality education, health, food, wellness, and family resources. In 2018, Martha’s Table distributed over 1.65 million healthy meals at our no-cost markets.
Get a taste of the college lifestyle at American University. Explore trendy Georgetown shops and cafes. Marvel at the Smithsonian Museums and Zoo. Visit D.C.’s monuments and sites lit up on an evening bike ride. Ride the thrilling Bourbon Street Fireball roller coaster at Six Flags America and then cool off at Hurricane Bay in one of the world’s largest wave pools.
Washington, D.C.
Established in 1893 as a student-centered research institute, American University is ideally located in the residential D.C. area and close to the city. Experience college life in double rooms with A/C, WiFi and access to athletic centers and all facilities during your stay on campus.
Flight to Washington, D.C.
For participants on this program, transportation is included from New York to the trip starting point in Washington, D.C. For the many travelers from outside of NY, NJ, CT or PA, we help you coordinate your flight times and greet you upon arrival in Washington, D.C.
Return Flight Home from Washington, D.C.
For those flying home from Washington, D.C., our leaders will help you to check-in and remain in the airport until flights in designated times have departed. For those returning to the New York area, we include ground transportation back to New York.
Where We Stay
We carefully select clean and comfortable accommodations with the needs of our students in mind. While our volunteer programs do not stay at luxury resorts, we do know that a good night’s rest, in your own bed, is key to performing your service hours well and having enough energy to enjoy the day’s activities. For this reason, and also to maintain the close group bond and to uphold the quality of this program, we do not offer any homestays.
Meals
Eating well while away from home is an important part of a summer’s success. Breakfasts on this program are served at the University cafeteria. On the days with service, lunches are either catered boxed lunches or we go to restaurants. On non-service days you eat at restaurants. Dinners are served at restaurants or the University cafeterias.
We have satisfied the choosiest of eaters and gladly accommodate most special dietary requests including vegetarian, anaphylactic food allergies, lactose intolerance, celiac disease, and kosher style. We welcome discussing your individual requirements with you and have extensive experience in this area.
Laundry
You will only need one week’s worth of clothing as outlined in the packing list that will be sent to you prior to departure. We have the opportunity to do laundry at your convenience in our residence hall.
What’s Included
Included in your program tuition is all lodging, breakfast and dinner daily, 4 lunches, recreation & entertainment listed, airport transfers in designated times, gratuities & taxes, and ground transportation between New York and Washington, D.C. (if applicable).
Not included is airfare to and from Washington, D.C., and personal spending money for snacks, souvenirs, and laundry. We also make available optional travel insurance that is not included, but highly recommended.
Please contact us with any questions. We are happy to hear from you!
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