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Don't
let posted dates keep you from an opportunity. Opportunities
are frequently available long after posting. |
Youth Service Opportunities Directory
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Discover numerous opportunities to volunteer by downloading the directory at www.volunteerfairfax.org/individuals/just-for-youth.php |
AFS Inteercultural programs
703-643-9321 // 703-860-0125 |
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AFS Inteercultural programs are seeking US host families. For more information about hosting an international student in your home for the 2013-2014 school year, please see http://www.afsusa.org/host-family/ or contact local representatives at 703-643-9321 (Thompson) or 703-860-0125 (Westenhoff) |
Animal Rescue
Caring Hearts Rescue (CRR)
703.426.2570. |
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Caring Hearts Rescue (CRR) is looking for a Volunteer to help with web design, posting, maintenance, improvement and piecing together a short video and posting it on YouTube. Get some experience and volunteer hours while helping rescue small breed dogs through your efforts. Contact Lisa Ross for more details at lisaross.dc@verizon.net or at 703.426.2570. |
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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. Please call first to schedule a time to chat and possibly volunteer. If interested in volunteering, call the Northern Virginia Family Services at 571.748.2500. |
Communications Industry Volunteer
WAMU 88.5, American University Radio |
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Interested in learning about radio and communications? WAMU, 88.5 American University Radio has a Summer of Service Volunteer Program that will give rising high school Seniors the opportunity to spend the summer working behind the scenes with the staff of WAMU in the fast-paced and exciting world of public radio. The program will take place from 24 Jun - 7 Aug. Basic orientation and training will take place in early June. Participants must commit to four days of service per week for a total of twenty hours of service per week. Applicants need a strong work ethic; interest in broadcasting or journalism; maturity, and positive attitude. A variety of available positions includes Program Assistant, Music and Video Library Production Assistance and Photography Blogger. For more information and to apply visit http://wamu.org/summerofservice. |
Education Opportunity
Smithsonian Associates
703.426.2570. |
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The Smithsonian Associates is looking for responsible and highly motivated teens and young adults to assist with Summer Camp 2013. Youth Teacher Assistants (YTA) are 15 and older and support instructors with full- or half-day classes providing a role model for younger children. YTAs can experience and learn about new subject areas or increase and share their understanding of more familiar subjects. YTA options will be available on a weekly basis from 24 July - 16 August. Regular summer camp sessions meet for a five-day week, Monday through Friday from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, and sessions are held on the National Mall in the Ripley Center. Get all of the details and the application at www.residentassociates.org/camp. Be sure to read the YTA Responsibilities and Expectations. Applications must be received by 30 March and will only be accepted on a space-available basis after that date. Questions? Contact Joanne Seelig at 202.633.8636 or seeligi@si.edu |
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Fairfax
Community and Recreation |
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Fairfax
County Community and Recreation Services Volunteer
Opportunities
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Athletic Services Division – seeking administrative
assistants to help with data entry, filing,
phone calls, and other light office work as
well as volunteers to help with special events
like the Hershey Track Meet. If interested,
call 703.324.5533.
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Community Centers Division – seeking coaches,
coach assistants, recreation aides, instructors,
and mentors. If interested, call 703.324.5555.
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Teen Services Division – seeking recreation
aides and instructors to support various programs,
activities and classes for programs offered
to teens in grades 7-12. If interested, call
703.324.5504.
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Therapeutic Recreation Services – provides
leisure and recreation opportunities for children,
teens, young adults, and adults with disabilities.
Volunteer opportunities are available in more
than 40 programs that are offered year-round.
If interested, call 703.324.5532.
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Virginia Cooperative Extension – Adult
leaders are needed to support and organize youth
clubs and provide mentoring. If interested,
call 703.324.5369.
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Neighborhood & Community Services (Senior Center) – seeking leisure
enrichment instructors to teach classes; senior
center assistants to lead activities, tours,
and trips and assist with daily tasks; and language
specialists to assist with translation services
and ESL classes. If interested, call Vicki, the volunteer coordinator, at 703.324.5504.
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Fairfax
Parks and Recreation
Fairfax County Rec-PAC Counselor in Training |
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The Rec-PAC program will operate at 40 elementary school locations around Fairfax County on weekdays from 1 Jul - 8 Aug. Counselors-in-Training (CIT) work as part of a staff team to facilitate activities for children. During the summer, students will be assigned to a site and work daily from 8:15 am - 3:45 pm or 11 am - 6 pm depending on the site. CITs must be at least 14 years old. Many CITs return year after year, eventually accepting paid Rec-PAC positions when they turn 18 years of age. This opportunity is for teens looking to gain valuable work experience, learn leadership skills, and earn government service hours. Participants must attend a 3 hour orientation course on Sat, 22 Jun, 9am-12pm, at Chantilly High School. There is a $135 fee that covers training, manual and a t-shirt. For more information and application/registration packet visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec-pac/cit-volunteer.htm. |
Fairfax
Parks and Recreation
Adaptive Aquatics Program
703.324.8565 |
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Give
the gift of teaching a physically and/or developmentally
disabled child how to swim! No experience required
– they’ll train you! Earn free access
to the RECenter of your choice and the chance
to take free classes. Applicants must be 15 years
or older (13 or 14 with an adult co-volunteer.)
Discover when the next training session will be. Previous training has been held at Providence
RECenter, 7525 Marc. Dr., Falls Church, VA 22042.
For further information, call 703.324.8565 or
email Leeann.david@fairfaxcounty.gov. |
Fairfax
Parks and Recreation
Invasive Plant Management Program
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. |
Fairfax
Parks and Recreation
Joey Pizzano Memorial Fund "Splash" program
703.324.5715 |
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THE JOEY PIZZANO MEMORIAL FUND (JPMF) SEEKS VOLUNTEER SWIM BUDDIES – The Joey Pizzano Memorial Fund (JPMF) seeks volunteer swim buddies Saturdays, from 1:00-2:00 pm. JPMF’s “Splash” program seeks volunteers to assist individuals with disabilities learn how to be safe and have fun in and around the water. Volunteers must be 13 or older. A 30-minute training will be provided on the first day of volunteering. If you volunteer for all 4 offered sessions, JPMF will cover the cost of a lifeguard certification class. Sessions will be held at Providence, Lee District and Oak Marr Rec Centers.
Session 4: 26 March, 2, 9, 16 April.
To become a swim buddy contact Mandy Johnson at 703.324.5715 or volunteer@jpmf.org. |
Arlington County
Summer Camp Volunteer Program |
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Arlington County's summer camp volunteer program is an opportunity for teens who want to further develop their leadership and communication skills and to gain experience assisting with planning and leading activities for young children. Volunteers assist camp staff with many fun and exciting camp activities, including field trips, arts and crafts, swimming, sing-alongs, games and much more. Interested teens can get more information and download the application at www.arlingtonva.us/
departments/parksrecreation/scripts/volunteer/summercampvolunteer.aspx |
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 Nancy Ammann at 703.563.3051
or namann@foodallergy.org.
You may also visit www.foodallergy.org.
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Fairfax Families 4 Kids Benefit Walk
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Fairfax Families 4 Kids needs volunteers to help with a 5-K Walk to benefit children in foster care. The event will be held Saturday, 18 May from 8:30 am - 1 pm with registration beginning at 8 am. the run will be held at Lake Accotink Park (rear entrance), 5660 Heming Ave, Springfield, VA. Volunteers are needed to greet participants, set up tables, walk the trail and put out markers, clear and clean tables, configure tables for registration, set up microphone, Man the registration table, Check in winners, help serve lunch to walkers, and clean up. If you want to help with one or more tasks, contact Beverly Howard at 703.324.7518 or at Beverly.Howard@fairfaxcounty.gov. |
Gadsby's
Tavern Volunteer Docent
703.838.4242 |
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Gadsby's
Tavern Junior Docent opportunity and other opportunities at Old Town Alexandria historic sites are 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. Training is easy and includes
a brief interview, tour of the museum, and overview
of the training binder. Gadsby's Tavern Museum is located at 134 North Royal St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Phone 703.746.4242. Information and applications are available at www.gadsbystavern.org, click
on Volunteerin at Gadsbys under Quick Links, or call 703.746.4242 or fax 703.838.4242. Complete the volunteer application found online too. |
GIVE CORE TEAM
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GIVE (Growth and Inspiration through Volunteering and Education) is a youth-led, youth-run non-profit organization that works to offer youth opportunities to excel in education and leadership. The application period is open for students to join the GIVE Core Team. The Core Team has an opportunity to work closely with the student Board of Directors while serving others. Future leaders of the organization are also selected from this team. For more information about the organization visit www.giveyouth.org or call Abrar Omeish at 703-587-7104. Application deadline is 1 May. Applications can be found at http://tinyurl.com/GIVECoreTeamApp. |
Health
Industry Volunteer
Braddock Glen Assisted Living
703.425.3535 |
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Braddock
Glen Assisted Living, located at 4027 Olley Lane
in Fairfax, VA. is seeking a regular volunteer to
interact with residents. Read, chat, play games,
play musical instruments – anything that works
for the volunteer and residents and is considered
a safe activity for the age of the resident. The
volunteer must go through a process that includes
a volunteer application, TB test and background
check. (Braddock Glen pays for background check
and will perform the TB test unless volunteer wants
to use their own doctor.) The commitment is for
a 3 hour minimum, 1 day/week. If interested, please
contact Rose Holmes, Activity Coordinator at 703.425.3535. |
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
the activities director at 703.352.7172. |
Health
Industry Volunteer
INOVA Fairfax - Visiting Nurs Assn
9900 Main St.
Fairfax, VA |
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Inova has volunteer opportunities for teens. The minimum age requirement is 16 years old. The school year session is 29 September through 23 June. Volunteers must commit to at least one 3-4 hour shift per week. Volunteer positions are available in their Patient Support Services, Elder Life Program and Gift Shops. Volunteers who need to complete just 20 hours of community service may inquire to help out at the consignment shops. All prospective teens must email the Volunteer Services Office to register for the volunteer lottery. The school year lottery will be on on 6 September. Volunteers also have to have a TB test and background check. Although volunteers don't have to pay for this, it takes time, so think ahead. For more information go to www.inova.org/get-involved/volunteer/inova-fairfax-hospital/teen-volunteer-opportunities/index.jsp. |
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 to be 16 years or older, complete an
application, and will be given a tour and orientation.
Contact Lynnette Prince at 703.293.2441. |
Health
Industry Volunteer
Heartland Hospice Office
3900 Jermantown Re, Suite 460
Fairfax, VA
571.641.7863 |
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Heartland
Hospice Office, located at 3900 Jermantown Rd.,
Suite 460, provides care to patients with a limited
life expectancy, and needs volunteers to help with
various office/clerical tasks. Working with a health agency requires a TB test and background check. Although volunteers don't have to pay for this, it takes time, so think ahead. Call the volunteer
coordinator at 571.641.7863. |
| Learn
and Serve America |
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Search
for service-learning programs and descriptions by
location. |
Lose the Training Wheels (LTTW)
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Fairfax County Public Schools - Lose the Training Wheels (LTTW) is an after school progam designed to teach individuals with disabilities to ride two-wheel bicycles and become lifelong riders. It is a weeklong program at selected FCPS middle schools. Attend one 75-minute session each day for five consecutive days. This program provides young people an opportunity to learn more about youth with disabilities. To learn more go to www.losethetrainingwheels.org/schedules.html. |
Newseum
http://newseum.org |
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Newseum volunteers wanted. The Newseum is a non-profit museum dedicated to the First Amendment and news. It educates the public about the value of a free press in a free society and tells the stories of the world’s important events in unique and engaging ways. Volunteers will meet and greet visitors from around the world, assist in maintaining the flow of visitor traffic in Newseum galleries, assist in facilitating programs, learn real-world communication skills and provide outstanding customer service. Benefits include discounts in the food section and newseum stores, free allocation of tickets, and invitations to special events. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and must agree to contribute a miniumum of 40 hours. A two-day training session is required. (Applicants over the age of 17 must successfully pass a background screening.) The Newseum is located in downtown Washington, DC. To apply visit http://newseum.org, and someone will contact you to arrange an interview. |
Nothern
Virginia Training Center
703.323.4078/4079 |
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The NVTC's mission is to help people with intellectual disabilities live life. The NVTC Center needs volunteers to support many of their programs. The special events take place at the center which is located at 9901 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22032. To get more information, go to www.nvtc.dbhds.virginia.gov/Volop.shtml. To volunteer, call Volunteer Services at 703.323.4078 or email marykate.barnett@dbhds.virginia.gov or maureen.andretta@dbhds.virginia.gov. |
| Points
of Light Foundation |
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Promote
effective service that helps solve serious social
problems |
Political Volunteer Opportunity
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The Democratic Party of Virginia is looking for volunteers to assist in efforts to help elect Terry McAuliffe as Governor. Interested students can contact Austin Lyle at 571.327.1714 or at alyle@vademocrats.org. |
Smithsonian Natural Museum of Natural History
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TThe National Museum of Natural History has a new opportunity for youth volunteers in their new education center Q?RIUS. Youth volunteers will help orient museum visitors to the Q?RIUS space and engage them in a range of natural history, science, and culture topics through interactive activities and experiences using their collections and digital technology. This is your opportunity to assist visitors, especially your peers, in their exploration of things about natural history, science and culture that excite them and make them curious. For information on volunteering at the Natural History Museum see www.mnh.si.edu/education/volunteering/volopps.html#. |
Smithsonian
National Air & Space Museum
202.633.2488 |
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The
National Mall Building in D.C. and the Udvar-Hazy
Center in Chantilly are looking for Visitor Services
Volunteers who will staff the welcome desk, greet
visitors, answer questions, and interact with the
public. Prospective volunteers must be at
least 16 years old and available for a multi-month
requirement. At least 8 hours/month are required
but the schedule can be flexible. Volunteers
must feel comfortable interacting with a variety
of people. Multiple languages are a plus.
If you’re selected after an initial interview,
you’re required to attend a two-day (always
on Saturdays) training session. Training is scheduled
as needed throughout the year. If
interested, contact Sarah Dasilva at 202.633.2514
or NASM-VisitorServices@si.edu.
Perks include access to special lectures,
events, and trainings about the Museum’s collection;
discounts at Museum stores and select food court
areas; Free IMAX and Planetarium movies; discounts
at nearby attractions; behind the scenes perspective
on the world’s premier aviation and space
museum; free parking at the Udvar-Hazy Center and
limited free parking at the National Mall Building. New applications must be made online and will open in the Fall of 2012. |
| Virginia
Department of Social Services - Division of Community
and Volunteer Services (CVS) |
Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps
www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/ycc.shtm |
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Students ages 14 - 17 can enjoy living and volunteering at a State Park for 3 weeks and earn a $500 stipend at the end of the program. Enjoy weekend and evening activities like adventure training (caving, horseback riding, canoeing, etc.), museums, nature hikes, and interpretive programs like astronomy and geocaching. Work crews consist of approximately 10 high school students from diverse backgrounds and three college-age or older crew supervisors. Applications must include two references. Apply online at www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/ycc.shtml. The application deadline is 13 April. |
| 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." You may also call 703.246.3460. |
