Alexandria and Arlington volunteer opportunities Remove Invasive Plants (RIP) seeks volunteers (age 9 and older; under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) to help protect native flora and fauna at: Tuckahoe Park, Dec. 21; Long Branch Nature Center, Dec. 15; Benjamin Banneker Park, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday and Dec. 28; Fort Bennett Park, 10 a.m.-noon Sunday and Dec. 29; Haley Park/Gunston Woods, 9-11 a.m. Dec. 7; and Gulf Branch Nature Center, 2-5 p.m. Dec. 8. www.arlingtonva.us or 703-228-1862. Travelers Aid seeks volunteers to staff airport information desks and provide tourism information. Must commit to six months. Training, parking provided. travelersaiddca@mwaa.com or 703-417-3975. TreeStewards is accepting applications for the volunteer training class Feb. 11-April 29 at Fairlington Community Center. To apply online, visit www.treestewards.org and e-mail to info@treestewards.org. Virginia Hospital Center Auxiliary in Arlington offers opportunities to help on information desks, the surgical center and in gift shops. Volunteer Alexandria: Call the numbers below or contact Volunteer Alexandria at 703-836-2176, mail@volunteeralexandria.org or www.volunteeralexandria.org for information on the following opportunities: Alexandria Black History Museum seeks a reception volunteer. Alexandria Sheriff's Office offers volunteer opportunities. cherye.echane@alexandriava.gov or 703-746-5079. Alexandria Visitors Center at Ramsay House needs tour volunteers. rcardone@visitalexva.com or 703-746-3313. Casa Chirilagua seeks tutors, mentors and leaders for fundraising and networking events. sarah@casachirilagua.org or 703-933-3688. Center for Alexandria's Children needs play-group facilitators. www.alexandriava.gov. cstoltz@centerforalexandriaschildren.org or 703-746-6043. City of Alexandria Domestic Violence Program seeks shelter and children's support group volunteers, weekend coverage and help with children's activities on Tuesdays at a women's shelter. Must complete 40 hours of training. jen.clayton@alexandriava.gov or 703-746-4911. Community Lodgings needs volunteers for the after-school program. To apply, go to communitylodgings.org. Computer Core seeks career development coaches. holly@computercore.org or 703-931-7346, Ext. Empowered Women International (EWI) needs entrepreneur mentors and financial advisers. ewint.org/contribute/volunteer.virlen@ewint.org or 571-312-4781. Family Nutrition Program needs an instructor to facilitate the nutrition curriculum. Training and supplies provided. mmauer@vt.edu. National Capital Area Holiday Project seeks volunteers to people confined to hospitals, nursing homes and long-term care facilities throughout December or on special days throughout the year. www.holidayproject.info or 703-370-0370.