By Huntley Meadows Park, the largest park in Fairfax County spanning 1,452 acres, is a sanctuary for over 600 species of plants and animals.
Fairfax County Park Authority is looking for volunteers to help Huntley Meadows in day-to-day activities and more. If any of the following volunteer opportunities interest you, please reach out to RSVP Volunteer Specialist, Shannon White at swhite@volunteerfairfax.org.
- Volunteer on Duty
- Welcome visitors upon arrival at Historic Huntley or Huntley Meadows Park.
- Provide an interpretive history of the ground, park, and surrounding area.
- Provide information on the park’s basic operations, facilities, programs, and rules.
- Answer phone and take messages.
- Assist with project as needed.
- Work one 3-hour shift per month on a Saturday between March and November.
- Prefer one year commitment.
- Background check required.
- Vernal Pool Surveyor Volunteer
- Commitment: 1-3 hours every 2-3 weeks year-round.
- Weekday availability
- Previous field work not required. Familiarity with field guides and water testing an equipment a plus.
- Comfortable working off-trail, in the field, independently, on uneven terrain for up to 4 miles in a variety of weather conditions.
- Comfortable following safety and disinfection protocols.
- Must have strong interest in nature and stewardship of Fairfax County.
- Willingness to learn faunal identification, including egg masses and tadpoles.
- Ability and willingness to enter vernal pools to complete survey.
- Must complete training program on-site.
- Historic Huntley Docent (Tour Guide) Volunteer
- Saturday availability (mid-morning to early afternoon, tour dependent).
- Commitment: 3-6 hours per month for 1 year.
- Welcome visitors upon arrival at Historic Huntley or Huntley Meadows Park.
- Provide an interpretive history of the house, outbuildings, grounds, park, and surrounding area.
- Register people for advertised programs and refer reservation requests to appropriate staff.
- Answer phone and takes messages when needed.
- Assists with projects as needed.
- Background check required.
