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Don't
let posted dates keep you from an opportunity. Opportunities
are frequently available long after posting. |
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Volunteer? |
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| American
Red Cross |
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Search
engine found when clicking American Red
Cross will match your local with Red Cross volunteer
opportunities. |
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Information
on AmeriCorps as part of Corporation
of National Service |
| AmeriCorps
National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) |
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Part
of the AmeriCorps network of service programs operated
by the Corporation for National and Community Service
that provides opportunities for full and part time
service in exchange for education awards. It is
a 10-month, team-based, full-time residential program.
Members live in dormitory-style housing at one of
5 campuses located in South Carolina, Maryland,
Colorado, California and Washington, D.C. Upon completion
of the program, members receive an education award
of $4,725 that can be used for college, training
or student loans. During their term of service members
receive room & board, uniforms, training, health
benefits and modest living allowance. For additional
information visit their website: www.americorps.org/nccc
or call 1-800-942-2677. |
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Americorps
City Year Program |
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City
Year is looking for 17-24 year-olds to give 10
months to full-time national service in 18 cities
across the country. Benefits include a weekly
stipend, a $4,725 educational scholarship award,
healthcare, Metro passes, a free cell phone provided
by T-Mobile, and professional and leadership development.
If you are thinking of taking a gap year, call
202-742-7366 for more information, contact Derick
Eng at Deng@cityyear.org,
or visit www.cityyear.org/dc
Discover City Year in action at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46mKNvbGVDw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB8Vh7odaDY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUPcUpmmdNo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH0P3NIGMrs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv7sIFMIZP4
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National
Autism Assn, NOVA Chapter
703.652.7682 |
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The
National Autism Association, Northern Virginia Chapter
– is offering high school students an opportunity
to develop leadership skills. This organization
wants to form a team of responsible, creative teens
to further the interests of the Northern Virginia
Chapter of the National Autism Association. The
team needs someone for each of the following skills:
Excellent penmanship, Facebook developer, Fundraising
head, and an Outgoing person who will provide support
at Chamber of Commerce events and other public appearances.
Interested individuals need to be mature as they
may meet high profile people The group coordinator
anticipates that this effort will involve about
10 hours per week for each student on Saturday mornings
and at community events from 6 9 pm. Contact Jerry
Jones at 703.652.7682 or at Jjones@naa-nova.org. |
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Clock
Tower Thrift Shops |
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Falls
Church
2860 Annandale Rd.
Falls Church, VA
703.237.1910 |
Centreville
Square
6031 Center Crest Ln
Centreville, VA
703.803.3337 |
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The
Clock Tower Thrift Shops are looking for volunteers,
16 years and over, individuals and groups, to assist
in processing donated items ranging from books,
pictures, glassware, costumes and various types
of clothing. Feel free to call any of the shops
directly or the director, Babe Balsavage at 703.803.3337.
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Fairfax
Parks and Recreation
Adaptive Aquatics Program |
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Providence
RECenter offers Training to students interested
in becoming Teacher’s Aides to work with people
of all ages who have learning, physical, mental,
emotional, and/or sensory disabilities in the Adapted
Aquatics Program. Once trained, the Teacher’s
Aide is able to work with students, one on one,
in a class setting under the guidance of an Adapted
Aquatics Instructor. Benefits include volunteer
hours, personal satisfaction of helping others,
free usage of the RECenter facilities and the opportunity
to take free classes. Training (hands-on pool work,
video, discussion and fun) is scheduled for Providence
RECenter on Jan 10, 2009 from 1-6pm. Dress comfortably
and bring swim wear and a towel. Registration is
required. Contact Jean Skinner at 703.324.8565 or
at jean.skinner@fairfaxcounty.gov. |
Fairfax
Parks and Recreation
http://fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/resources/ima
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Invasive
Management Area Volunteer Program:
Need community service hours and live working outdoors
with friends? Help save trees and wildlife habitat.
Learn something new while making a difference. Visit
http://fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/resources/ima
for more information on how you can help remove
invasive plant species and replant native species. |
Food
Allergies and Anaphylaxis Network
Fairfax
(703) 563-3061 |
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Food
Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network needs student volunteers
in Fairfax. There are a variety of office tasks
they would like to have volunteers do. For more
information contact Jennifer Love at (703) 563-3061
or jlove@foodallergy.org.
You may also visit www.foodallergy.org.
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| Habitat
for Humanity |
Gadsby's
Tavern Junior Docent
703.838.4242 |
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Gadsby's
Tavern Junior Docent opportunity is available for
anyone interested in history and working with the
public. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum buildings were
the center of business, political, and social life
in early Alexandria, and volunteers bring this history
to life for more than 25,000 visitors a year. Learn
about all aspects of the operations in this small
museum as you assist with public programs and tours
given to visitors from around the world. To apply,
call Michele Longo, Curator of Education, at 703.838.4242
to begin the process. Training is easy and includes
a brief interview, tour of the museum, and overview
of the training binder. The museum is located at
134 N. Royal Street, Alexndria, VA 22314. You can
also visit www.gadsbystavern.org
point to Support, click
on Volunteer, or email michele.longo@alexandriava.gov.
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Health
Industry Volunteer
ManorCare Fair Oaks
12475 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway
Fairfax, VA 22033
703.352.7172 x3232 |
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Help
our seniors with one on one visits, reading, playing
an instrument, delivering mail, helping run activies,
working with Alzheimer's residents, helping with
arts and crafts, helping "decorate" the
facility. Bring in a group to perform too. Contact
Jean at 703.352.7172 x3232. |
Health
Industry Volunteer
Sunrise Assisted Living
4300 George Mason Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22030
703.934.5069 |
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Sunrise
Assisted Living needs volunteers to play games and
read to residents. Volunteers need a completed application
and a doctor’s note stating that they have
tested negative for tuberculosis within the past
year. Contact Carolyn Martin at 703.934.5069. |
Invasive
Management Area Volunteer Program
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Fairfax
County Park Authority needs help saving trees and
wildlife habitat. Learn something new and make a
difference while working outdoors. Volunteers are
needed to help remove invasive plant species and
replant native species. For more information, visit
http://fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/resources/ima. |
Joey
Pizzano Memorial Fund
703.324.5712 |
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2008
JPMF Golf Challenge – is
looking for volunteers and people interested in
sponsorship opportunities. the Golf Challenge will
be held on 12 September at Pleasant Valley Golf
Club. Call Devin Thornton at 703.324.5712 if you
are interested. |
| Kidz
Online |
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Kidz
Online offers amazing unpaid internship opportunities
for students. If you want to work with video creation,
technology and web-based communication, this is
for you! Nortel Networks sponsors this amazing opportunity
that is dedicated to help students and teachers
develop 21st century communication skills by increasing
their knowledge of the rapidly changing world of
technology. Go to www.kidzonline.org
to check out this student produced site. Even the
hardware and networking is done by students! If
you would like to be part of this dynamic team,
contact Jeff Fissel at Jeff@kidzonline.org
or Sharon Cruver at Sharon@kidzonline.org
Two primary work locations are in Herndon and Reston. |
| Learn
and Serve America |
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Search
for service-learning programs and descriptions by
location. |
National
Education Association (NEA)
703.924.3597 |
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The
National Education Association (NEA) is looking
for responsible students and/or adults to help with
their convention in Washington, D.C. 1 – 7
July 2008, from approximately 8:00 am – 5:00
pm. This volunteer service would be an excellent
way to fulfill students’ community service
requirements. Although transportation is not provided,
volunteers get lunch, $40, and parking or metro
paid. Volunteers could work one or all days. Training
will be provided prior to the convention. Volunteer
application forms are available in the Career Center
and need to be sent to the Virginia Education Association.
For more information, e-mail Kathy Davis at katydidwvu@verizon.net
or leave a message at 703.924.3597. |
Nothern
Virginia Training Center
703.323.4078/4079 |
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Northern
Virginia Training Center needs volunteers for a
several events throughout the year. Please contact
Volunteer Services at 703.323.4078/4079 Their events
calendar can be found at www.nvtc.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov,
and there is a new event hot line at 703.323.2029.
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| Peace
Corps |
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Information
about the Peace Corps and how to become a Peace
Corps and how to become a Peace Corps volunteer.
A Bachelor's Degree is required. |
| Points
of Light Foundation |
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Promote
effective service that helps solve serious social
problems |
Political
Campaign
Leslie Byrne for U.S. Congress
703.537.0470 |
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Interested
in Politics? Volunteer for Leslie Byrne and help
elect a progressive Democrat in the 11th Congressional
District. Learn the nuts and bolts of political
campaigns and experience real electoral politics
by getting involved in this year’s exciting
primary. Internships are also available. To volunteer,
call Leslie Byrne for U.S. Congress at 703.537.0470
or e-mail sarahjohn@LeslieByrne.org.
Campaign office is located at 11216 Waples Mill
Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030. |
The
Student Conversation Association (SCA)
www.thesca.org |
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The
STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION (SCA) offers
expense-paid conservation internships to people
over 18 who “have the concern, the capability
and the commitment necessary to preserve our natural
and cultural resources.” Thousands of positions
are available nationwide with opportunities in over
50 career disciplines. Interns serve 12 weeks to
12 months while living and working in National Parks,
Forests and Historic Sites. Interns gain real career
experience and earn an education award and/or academic
credit. For more information, a brochure is available
to view in the Career Center, or go to www.thesca.org.
Their information booklet is also in the
Career Center. |
| United
Way |
| USA
Freedom Corps |
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Newly
formed in 2002, this organization provides a site
with the ability to search available volunteer opportunities
by interest and geographical area. |
| Virginia
Office of Volunteerism |
| Volunteer
Fairfax |
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Volunteer
Fairfax has opportunities geared for youth as
well as for adults. Go to www.volunteerfairfax.org.
Click on “Individual Volunteers,”
then “Just for Youth,” then the "Service
Learning Directory." |
| Youth
Service America |
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Works
to increase both quantity and quality of opportunities
for youn Americans. |
