{"id":189,"date":"0202-12-21T11:54:11","date_gmt":"0202-12-21T16:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tra-aid-2019.flywheelsites.com\/dulles\/?page_id=189"},"modified":"2023-12-22T14:15:45","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T19:15:45","slug":"become-a-volunteer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.travelersaid.org\/dulles\/want-to-help\/become-a-volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Become A Volunteer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  text-transform-uppercase  container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-k1tb8x1b-5e3f022f07ee9ad7c7282af9b672fcd2 avia-slideshow-featured av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider text-transform-uppercase av-slideshow-ui av-control-minimal av-control-minimal-dark av-slideshow-autoplay av-loop-endless av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied  image_no_stretch avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;endless&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:7,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 28.666666666667%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-k1tb8x1b-5e3f022f07ee9ad7c7282af9b672fcd2__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" class=\"wp-image-1090 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1090\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.travelersaid.org\/dulles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/int-desk-1500x430.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"430\" title='int desk' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-jorkt-6e5b13910995993dfb2eac54d773e91c main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_slideshow_full  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-189'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-f5225-bb277e3cc2775c5632f562eefd818129\">\n.flex_column.av-f5225-bb277e3cc2775c5632f562eefd818129{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-f5225-bb277e3cc2775c5632f562eefd818129 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_four_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8qa6t-cab0f197bf26b53768cc53af02437ad7\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-8qa6t-cab0f197bf26b53768cc53af02437ad7{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#0077c8;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-8qa6t-cab0f197bf26b53768cc53af02437ad7 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-8qa6t-cab0f197bf26b53768cc53af02437ad7 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#0077c8;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-8qa6t-cab0f197bf26b53768cc53af02437ad7 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-8qa6t-cab0f197bf26b53768cc53af02437ad7 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >You Can Make a Difference. Volunteer Today.<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-wu25p-a24b702e130222afae3ae2bbca99428f\">\n.flex_column.av-wu25p-a24b702e130222afae3ae2bbca99428f{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-wu25p-a24b702e130222afae3ae2bbca99428f av_four_fifth  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k1tbzkbg-18e0c397404e4a13fc2bc27b8a778307\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-k1tbzkbg-18e0c397404e4a13fc2bc27b8a778307 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#616261;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k1tbzkbg-18e0c397404e4a13fc2bc27b8a778307 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Volunteers are at the heart of Travelers Aid and they are located across the country in airports, bus terminals and train stations.<\/p>\n<p>Stationed at our 14 information desks, Travelers Aid volunteers welcome visitors, provide travel and tourist information and work to solve a range of travel challenges, from the basic to the very complex. This can include anything from simple way-finding to explaining the metro subway system to assisting travelers in crisis. Each day is always different!<\/p>\n<p>Our desks are staffed seven days a week, 365 days a year. Monday &#8211; Friday shifts are available 7am &#8211; 10am, 10am &#8211; 2pm, 2pm -6pm and 6pm &#8211; 9pm. Saturday-Sunday shifts are available 8am &#8211; 12noon, 12noon &#8211; 4pm and 4pm &#8211; 8pm. We of course will work with you to find the right fit for you.<\/p>\n<p>To join our team of over 200 experienced volunteers, we ask that you join us for an interview, attend a new volunteer orientation, and complete the necessary training, including fingerprinting and a background check for an airport ID. Please apply online <a href=\"#\">here<\/a> or send an email\/call <a href=\"mailto:volunteer@mwaa.com\">volunteer@mwaa.com<\/a> <a href=\"tel: +17035727350\">703.572.7350.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We will be in touch with you shortly with next steps. We look forward to welcoming you to the Travelers Aid Dulles team!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-rq8vh-65b4e44d9783ecb1f91457f6394858c8\">\n.flex_column.av-rq8vh-65b4e44d9783ecb1f91457f6394858c8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-rq8vh-65b4e44d9783ecb1f91457f6394858c8 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_four_fifth  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p><div  class='avia-button-wrap av-k1tc5l8j-480a6125aee4c62eef782b5086ffc9a9-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-7  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  btn-outline-primary'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k1tc5l8j-480a6125aee4c62eef782b5086ffc9a9\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-k1tc5l8j-480a6125aee4c62eef782b5086ffc9a9{\nbackground-color:#0077c8;\nborder-color:#0077c8;\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-k1tc5l8j-480a6125aee4c62eef782b5086ffc9a9 .avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:#ffffff;\nstroke:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/www.volgistics.com\/appform\/1729491880 '  class='avia-button av-k1tc5l8j-480a6125aee4c62eef782b5086ffc9a9 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-x-large avia-position-center'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"Apply Here\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Apply Here<\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kl2kuv85-d4eddee11a327aac4391891a195fef6a\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-kl2kuv85-d4eddee11a327aac4391891a195fef6a .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#616261;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kl2kuv85-d4eddee11a327aac4391891a195fef6a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Learn more about the many benefits to volunteering below!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-fra7p-f25f682ae53232c88b951f3487f63876\">\n.flex_column.av-fra7p-f25f682ae53232c88b951f3487f63876{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-fra7p-f25f682ae53232c88b951f3487f63876 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kpogzman-ede6ad4ea49026376d48697b30e5b383\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kpogzman-ede6ad4ea49026376d48697b30e5b383{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#0077c8;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kpogzman-ede6ad4ea49026376d48697b30e5b383 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kpogzman-ede6ad4ea49026376d48697b30e5b383 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#0077c8;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kpogzman-ede6ad4ea49026376d48697b30e5b383 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kpogzman-ede6ad4ea49026376d48697b30e5b383 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-10  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Learn About the Benefits of Volunteering!<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6r0lp-d3a5e708579dbc7f45c5b62b2236ecc5\">\n.flex_column.av-6r0lp-d3a5e708579dbc7f45c5b62b2236ecc5{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6r0lp-d3a5e708579dbc7f45c5b62b2236ecc5 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-kpoh1gl5-9e58258e6ec67fb4adf2a941ae1d6d11 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Volunteering connects you and helps you better understand your community. <\/strong>Volunteering at Dulles Airport provides an excellent opportunity to meet a variety of people from around the <em>world.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteering can advance your career and provide valuable skills and experience. <\/strong>Just because volunteer work is unpaid, does not mean the skills you learn are basic. We are happy to provide recommendation letters and references and encourage you to include your experiences on your resume.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteering is one of the best ways to make new friends. <\/strong>It strengthens your ties to the community and broadens your support network. Many of volunteers remain lifelong friends with their desk partners!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteering brings fun and fulfillment to your life. <\/strong>Doing volunteer work you find interesting and meaningful can be a relaxing and rewarding escape from your day-to-day routine. You will never have a shortage of stories as each day offers something new!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kpohlb94-cd5406a8ef418b1a65548b75b5af511e\">\n#top .avia-testimonial-wrapper.av-kpohlb94-cd5406a8ef418b1a65548b75b5af511e .avia-testimonial-content{\ncolor:#000000;\n}\n#top .avia-testimonial-wrapper.av-kpohlb94-cd5406a8ef418b1a65548b75b5af511e .avia-testimonial-name{\ncolor:#0077c8;\n}\n.avia-testimonial-wrapper.av-kpohlb94-cd5406a8ef418b1a65548b75b5af511e .avia-testimonial-subtitle{\ncolor:#0077c8;\n}\n.avia-testimonial-wrapper.av-kpohlb94-cd5406a8ef418b1a65548b75b5af511e .avia-testimonial-link{\ncolor:#0077c8;\n}\n.avia-testimonial-wrapper.av-kpohlb94-cd5406a8ef418b1a65548b75b5af511e .avia-slideshow-controls{\ncolor:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-testimonial-wrapper av-kpohlb94-cd5406a8ef418b1a65548b75b5af511e avia-grid-testimonials avia-grid-4-testimonials avia_animate_when_almost_visible av-minimal-grid-style' >\n<section class=\"avia-testimonial-row\"><div class='avia-testimonial av-kpohkt2o-81a3307be156f63fc0240028d59d193a avia-testimonial-row-1 avia-first-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_fourth'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content av_inherit_color'><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>\u201cNo two days are the same. I have a new opportunity to learn every shift.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Pearl<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-kpohk27j-2b4eaa28243fc2961d4f80a13e3cd851 avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_fourth'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content av_inherit_color'><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>\u201cWhat I like the most about volunteering is at the end of the day, whether I\u2019ve helped 20 people or 100 people, I feel like I\u2019ve really made a difference for folks.\u201c<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Anthony<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-kpohkaul-25c28489fdcd4470c2c04f03dd453844 avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_fourth'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content av_inherit_color'><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>\u201cI feel sometimes our questions are difficult and complicated, other times we fill in a knowledge gap such as where are the restrooms or how do I get to my hotel, But sometimes we are just meant to be listeners with open hearts. And a happy ending is something we can all use.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Kathleen<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-kpohkmnv-6146cf4269b56d2327e0a872a0975cad avia-testimonial-row-1 avia-last-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_fourth'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content av_inherit_color'><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>\u201cAs I tell everyone who asks, there is no better job than one where you can tell people \u201cwhere to go\u201d all day and they thank you for it . Learn everything you can about the airport so you can provide the maximum assistance possible.\u00a0 Learn from other volunteers who have a wealth of information to provide you.\u00a0 Enjoy every minute of what you are doing and make every traveler\u2019s experience the most satisfactory it can possibly be.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Marilyn<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-189'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":186,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-189","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelersaid.org\/dulles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/189","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelersaid.org\/dulles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelersaid.org\/dulles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelersaid.org\/dulles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelersaid.org\/dulles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=189"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelersaid.org\/dulles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/189\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4653,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelersaid.org\/dulles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/189\/revisions\/4653"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelersaid.org\/dulles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/186"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelersaid.org\/dulles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=189"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}