In addition to always welcoming cash donations, there are often specific items that we are in need of. We greatly appreciate donation of these items and can work with you to arrange pick up of the item, if necessary. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you for your support.
Always Needed:
Gently used mid/intermediate level skating equipment in good condition. Figure, hockey and speed skating. No hockey jerseys, please.
Office Supplies
AAA and AA batteries
All purpose cleaner
Avery mailing labels
and Aids
Cases of bottled water
Clorox wipes
Copy paper, white and colored
Drop cloths
File folders
File storage boxes
File storage boxes
Glass cleaner
Household kitchen trash bags
Notepads
Paint brushes
Paint roller covers
Paper clips
Pens
Photo paper
Plain white envelopes
Post-It Notes
Sandwich-size zip lock baggies
Scissors
Staples
Tissues
Specifically Needed Right Now:
File cabinets – two drawer minimum, locking, sturdy. Need 3-4. Horizontal rather than vertical will work better in available space. Can pick up.
Volunteers Always Needed:
- General office volunteers available during week day hours to assist with answering phones and light office work. Could include some writing, internet research or database projects depending on skill level and availability.
- General volunteers to assist in concession stand and/or skate shop on Sundays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm. Will be working with certified staff, so do not need food service certification or skating skills.
- Website Designer to assist with redesign of FDIA web site
- MS Certified IT Professionals to assist network, server, workstation updating and problem solving.
- Skilled video editors to assist with editing skating program videos into short blurbs appropriate for posting on web
- Graphic Designers to assist with design of brochures and lobby display materials
- Skating Instructors – must be able to skate at medium or advanced level and willing to learn how to teach skating to children. Volunteers needed for Sundays, 1:30 – 2:30 and/or 3:30 – 4:30.
If you would like to donate any of the items or volunteer, please contact Christian Minter at 202-584-5007, ext. 24, or email.