General Information

  • Volunteer Opportunities / Responsibilities: Join Nueva Vida as we Make A Difference to the lives of Latina women and their families.

    Do you have a desire to help others and the community?
    Do you want to help the Latino Community in the Greater Washington area with Cancer?
    If you have a skill or a desire to help Nueva Vida fulfill its mission to inform, support, and empower Latinas whose lives are affected by Cancer, then you’ve found the right place.

    Nueva Vida is constantly looking for energetic and committed individuals or groups to lend a hand in our Office, workshops or Special events. Volunteer roles may vary from short term (2-3 months) or long term (3-6 months). Complete this short survey, so that we may find a team that best fits your skills and experience.
    Once you have completed the survey, you will receive a detailed email about your team. Thank you in advance for helping Nueva Vida Make A Difference.

    Event Planning/Support group- Do you love event planning? And meeting new people? Then this is perfect opportunity for you! Nueva Vida is looking for committed volunteers to help plan and execute special events.

    Outreach- Want to improve in your Spanish? Do you want to practice your public – speaking skills?
    Nueva Vida is looking for volunteers to help our Outreach Coordinator educate the community about the preventive services that Nueva Vida offers. Outreach events includes, but are not limited to community based workshops, festivals and concerts, and health fairs.

    Translator- Are you bilingual? Want to improve your Spanish? Come and help our Patient Navigation Manager translate and accompany clients as they fill out applications for their Mammograms. Volunteer days are during twice a week on early mornings.

    General Administration – Do you have a couple of hours to spare during the week? Nueva Vida is looking for individuals to help with administrative tasks such as: making client phone calls, filing, prepare materials, and other special projects. Volunteer days are a couple of hours during the week.
  • Types of Volunteers Needed: individual/adult; adult groups of less than 5; individual/high school; individual/high school; adult groups of 6 or more, including corporate teams; families with children; Holiday
  • Hours Needed: business hours during the week; evenings during the week; daytime on the weekend