VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Week of 10/15/2007

(New postings for the week are in RED)

Finding a volunteer opportunity can require a lot of effort, but the benefits can be worthwhile. Not only can students gain community service hours, but they can benefit by giving back to the community.

Earn valuable experience and a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction by VOLUNTEERING. Search out options for summer or year long volunteer opportunities. While volunteers provide valuable service to the community, volunteering is also a great way to test out career options. Volunteering also introduces students to mentors who may influence college recommendations or scholarship applications. For the satisfaction that comes from personally making the world a better place, consult: www.fcps.edu/ss/CareerConnections/student/volunteer.htm

Community service organizations can also be found online through Google.

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Invasive Management Area Volunteer Program Like working outdoors with friends? Help save trees and wildlife habitat, learn something new and make a difference. Visit http://fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/resources/ima for more information on how you can help us remove invasive plant species and replant native ones. 10/15

Ghost Train Volunteers (10/20 and 21 activity is cancelled) Burke Lake Park, alternative to Trick or Treat for children 10/27 8 am – 6 pm, 10/28 8 am – 7 pm; orientation 10/17, 6 pm – 8 pm, Faculty Dining Room, CF Building, Northern Virginia Community College Campus, under age 16 must have adult with them, under 18 must have permission slip; come to the College Career Center for an application. 10/3

Haycock Halloween Party Volunteer to run various crafts and games (6:30 pm – 9 pm) and food service (5:45 pm – 9 pm); 10/26, for more information juliehusk@hotmail.com 10/3

Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Do you love history, are great with people or want to explore some interesting career fields? Become a Junior Docent at Gadby’s Tavern Museum in Old Town, Alexandria. Come to the College Career Center for more information, or email Michele.longo@alexandria.gov. 9/24

Alden Theater Volunteer at Alden Theater in McLean. 16+, available throughout the school year. Email Elizabeth.Katz@FairfaxCounty.gov

Volunteer with an Autistic Teen 17 yr. old boy w/ mild autism playing video games, movie trips, games, etc. (expenses are covered), for more information, gshurts@aol.com . 9/17

Stream Cleanup Volunteers Needed Oct. 20, Fall Watershed Cleanup Day, Fairfax County Park Authority, for more information: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks or call Joanna @ 703.324.1425 or Dan @ 703.324.1422. 9/17