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Volunteering

School Volunteers

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has one of the largest and most versatile volunteer programs in the country. Citizens are urged to participate by contacting the nearest school.

Business Partners

Fairfax County Public Schools supports and encourages development of partnerships to strengthen and enhance the quality of education and to promote community involvement with the schools. The Office of Business and Community Partnerships coordinates business-education partnerships.

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Six CTE program areas are represented in Fairfax County Public Schools: Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, Marketing, Technology Education, and Trade and Industrial Education. Students in these courses learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment.

English for Speakers of Other Languages Volunteers

Every year, immigrants and refugees coming to the United States are confronted with the immediate challenges of living in a new culture and using a new language. The adjustment to the new country and culture is especially difficult for adults who have little or no knowledge of English. Volunteers help provide these adults with a working knowledge of English to help them meet the demands of everyday American life. The program needs volunteers who are patient, like working with people, and are interested in education and/or different cultures. Volunteers should speak English well, and understand American culture.

Mentor a Student

A mentor is an adult role model who provides a child with support, counsel, and friendship. The goal of the MentorWorks program is to provide every student with a caring, responsible adult. Training is held at school sites and by the MentorWorks Office. Potential mentors should contact: Shelley Prince at 571-423-4403 or email: Shelley.Prince@fcps.edu.

MentorWorks is the umbrella name for school-based mentoring programs in Fairfax County Public Schools. Founded in 1999, its mission is to connect every student in the school system with a caring and responsible adult in a mentoring relationship. Several elementary, middle, and high schools have successfully implemented mentoring programs using a variety of models including traditional one-to-one relationships, group, team, and peer mentoring. The MentorWorks program is focused on helping students develop their strengths and capabilities and strives to assist students in reaching their full potential. For further information, call 571-423-4403 or visit the web site.

Volunteer Learning Program

The Volunteer Learning Program (VLP) trains and matches adult volunteer tutors with adult learners who need to improve their reading, writing or math skills to obtain a high school diploma or GED, get a better job, or pursue postsecondary education or training. Tutors and learners meet in public libraries, and tutors may also help with classes or small groups. VLP also provides volunteer tutors for juveniles in alternative school settings. Daytime, evening, and weekend volunteer tutoring opportunities are available. VLP tutors receive training, tutoring materials, and VLP staff support throughout the volunteer assignment.

Volunteer Opportunities for Students

Service learning is a teaching method designed to involve students in authentic and meaningful service to their communities. Service learning makes connections between the classroom and the community and provides structured time for students to reflect on their service experiences. It is intended to instill a sense of civic responsibility by encouraging students to access their impact on the community as active contributors to society. Students can engage in a variety of activities.

Information on Background Checks for Volunteers and Mentors