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Volunteer Fairfax is excited to announce that is has once again been awarded the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP grant from the AmeriCorps federal agency to support RSVP volunteers serving in Fairfax County, Arlington County, and Alexandria City, where RSVP-Northern Virginia has been providing service opportunities in partnership with Volunteer Fairfax, Volunteer Arlington, and Volunteer Alexandria, for

Since 1988, the non-profit organization, FACETS has been fighting to alleviate issues coinciding with poverty in Fairfax County. Programs include: Preventing and Ending Homelessness Hot Meals Food Distribution Hypothermia Prevention and Response Program Housing Services Just this past year, the education and community development program reached 1,817 people, including serving over 500 children with youth

The Shepherd’s Center has a vision: A World Without Loneliness. To achieve that vision, they work hard to ensure that as members of the community age, they do so with dignity and experience a high quality of life. Services include health advocacy, decluttering advice, food pick-up and delivery, and friendly callers and visitors, including to

Shepherd’s Center envisions a world without loneliness where older adults can age with dignity in place. To do this, volunteers are needed to help provide services to seniors who may need an extra hand. In 2019, volunteers completed 712 round-trip car trips helping older adults get to doctor’s and physical therapy appointments. An additional 306

In-Person, masks required, social distance practiced. Since 1995, Food For Others has acted as a safety net for those in Northern Virginia needing food during emergency, as well as the growing number of working poor needing to supplement inadequate food supplies. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exasperated hardships for thousands of families across what is

Outdoor, in-person with social distancing. Masks required. 10 locations throughout Fairfax County. Are you a local food enthusiast? Do you prefer the outdoors? Want the chance to bring fresh, healthy, local produce to your community? Interested in supporting local farmers and producers. Maybe it’s time to consider volunteering for your local farmers’ market. Great need

Outdoors, social distance, masks required. The Stuff the Bus food drive began in 2011 as a response to a critical need to restock the shelves of local food pantries after the holidays. Buses, parked throughout Fairfax County, become sites of nonperishable food donations. Due to the hardships faced by many families as a result of

Cornerstones has been a pillar in the DMV for nearly 50 years. Families living in this region, with its notoriously high cost of living, can struggle to overcome tough economic times. Through services like Housing Food Financial assistance Child and youth services Community and family strengthening Community resource centers. With the food insecurity on the

Since 1984, Insight Memory Care Center (IMCC) has been striving to help those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other memory impairments achieve the highest quality of life. Through a nonprofit adult day health and resource center, individuals, their families, and caregivers are provided with specialized care, support, and education. While COVID-19 has affected the ability

Recurring weekday volunteers, and on-call backup volunteers needed. ***Due to COVID-19 restrictions, volunteers must be under the age of 65 and not have any conditions which may put them at high-risk. Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) is working to foster independence and self-sufficiency, enabling seniors within the City of Alexandria to age with dignity. While

The Sully Historic Site in Chantilly is looking for volunteers eager to conduct tours, tell stories, and create conversation at the 1794 home of Richard Bland Lee. The site contains the original house, outbuilding, and a representative slave quarter. Time commitment: 45 hours per year for 2 years (strong preference for weekends) COVID precautions: Tours