Join a Team
Updated: September 9, 2010
BECOME A BOMF MEMBER IN WASHINGTON, D.C. - READ ON FOR INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING ORIENTATIONS
Thank you for your interest in becoming a non-residential (volunteer) member of Back on My Feet! Our organization isn’t possible with out amazing people like yourself and we’re excited to get you involved with one of our incredible teams.
All new members are required to attend a 45- minute orientation prior to taking part in a morning run. Please see the form below to choose the time and location of your orientation. If you have any further questions please contact Rob Brown.
Each team starts at 5:45am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from their respective location and 7am on Saturdays (please see the team pages for more information). Our first four partnering shelters, and their locations, are listed below. Please fill out the sign-up form and choose an orientation date that works for you. Don't worry if transportation is challenge for you, we'll discuss car-pooling options at each orientation as well. If you have questions, please email Back on My Feet Program Coordinator Rob Brown.
Our team locations, from where our 5:45 a.m. runs originate:
801 East
2700 Martin Luther King Ave. SE Washington DC; Map here
(closest metro stop is Congress Heights, roughly 0.5 miles away)
Blair House
635 I St. NE, Washington DC; Map here
(closest metro stop is Union Station, roughly 0.5 mile away)
Clean and Sober Streets* (located within the Creative Center for Non-violence – CCNV)
425 2nd St. NW, Washington DC; Map here
(closest metro stop is Judiciary Square, roughly 0.25 miles away)
Emery House*
1725 Lincoln Rd NE, Washington DC; Map here
(closest metro stop is New York Ave., roughly 0.5 mile away)
*These teams are currently filled, please read on about getting involved with our other amazing teams!
La Casa
1131 Spring Rd. NW Washington DC; Map here
(closest metro stop is either Petworth or Columbia Heights; both roughly 0.5 miles away)
N Street Village Women's Community - OUR NEWEST LOCATION!!!
1333 N St., NW Washington DC; Map here
(closest metro stop is McPherson Square, roughly 0.5 miles away)
Read more about these teams here.
Orientations are filled on a first come, first served basis and you will receive a reminder email 24 hours prior to your orientation. Should an orientation fill up, it will be noted on the website. We're excited to get you involved with Back on My Feet and thanks again for your support!
Transportation: There will be 20-40 people on each team and after orientations you will be connected to folks on your team to discuss transportation and schedules.
