Since it began in 2001, CHOICE has relied upon the efforts of a committed group of volunteers to organize its housing initiatives for people with disabilities. Our Board of Directors, Homeownership Education trainers, grant writers, website developers, and legal counsel have volunteered countless hours to the organization, and gained a deep sense of satisfaction knowing their efforts have opened housing opportunities for people with disabilities.

Currently, CHOICE is especially seeking volunteers for the following positions:

Board of Directors – there is one slot open for a person with a disability on the Board. Board members participate in a two hour Board meeting each month and oversee the direction of the organization’s major programs, develop and enforce organizational policies, monitor income and expenses, and approve major expenditures. Board members also volunteer to assist with programmatic initiatives as needed.

Fair Housing Testers – persons with and without disabilities are needed to visit rental and condominium properties throughout the Northern Virginia area to assess their physical accessibility and to assess whether persons with disabilities experience discriminatory treatment. Volunteers will receive an 1-2 day training, and will be asked to perform 1-2 visits per month. Stipends are available and mileage expenses will be reimbursed.

Website Designer with Section 508 Accessibility Experience – an individual with experience in accessible web design for persons with disabilities is needed to convert website content into an accessible HTML format and upload the site onto the Internet.
 

I want to volunteer my time and effort to create affordable, accessible housing opportunities for people with disabilities in Northern Virginia.