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Greater DC Cares is a local organization that coordinates projects for 12,000 area volunteers. For those looking to get involved, Greater DC Cares will find volunteer opportunities that fit your interests and your schedule. They’ll even train you for the work.

Each year, Greater DC Cares organizes a Servathon in DC. It’s like a volunteer marathon for thousands of locals interested in completing projects at nonprofit organizations and public schools in the greater metropolitan area. On Saturday, May 2nd, anyone can participate in projects like painting schools, building play grounds, cleaning up parks and more. In exchange for your work, you will recieve a t-shirt, snacks, water and an invitation to the wrap-up party where beer and food will be served to all the participating volunteers.

Washington is joining 1,500 cities and going dark for World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Earth Hour on March 28th. In addition to the many area companies and organizations participating in Earth Hour, the Washington National Cathedral, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Judiciary Square, American University, Howard University, Gallaudet University, the National Theater and the Masonic Memorial in Alexandria will be shutting off their lights beginning at 8:30pm.