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On Monday, November 30th, eight AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers braved the biting wind and chilly day in Fairfax to donate and organize food with FACETS for those in need. FACETS, a non-profit partner, has been helping parents, their children and individuals who suffer the effects of poverty – so often unnoticed – in Fairfax County since
For this year’s season of giving, RSVP-Northern Virginia will be hosting a Food Collection Drive to benefit FACETS on November 15. As our most vulnerable and marginalized neighbors struggle to put food on their tables this year, with your support, FACETS can be there for them in their time of need, alleviating their suffering and
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ➢ Saturdays through November-SNAP at Market Assistants ➢ Saturdays through November-Farmers Market Gleaners ➢ 10th Grade Math Tutor (geometry and algebra) ➢ Local business entrepreneurs who are willing to review presentations, ask challenging but age appropriate questions, provide feedback and judge youth Shark Tank presentations ➢ Paint and spruce up Herndon Neighborhood
The Fairfax County Department of Family Services Adult and Aging Division produces a variety of publications, podcasts and video programs that include helpful and entertaining pieces about positive aging, including the monthly Golden Gazette. What’s in the November Golden Gazette November is National Family Caregivers’ Month and the Department of Family Services provides information about
Come learn about Volunteer Alexandria’s Emergency Preparedness volunteer opportunities and their Volunteer Reception Center that is activated in a disaster. Volunteer Alexandria will be conducting a virtual orientation session on November 18th. Sign up and learn how to assist in Emergency Preparedness for the city. Volunteer Alexandria works in partnership with nonprofits, government and the
Adopt a Home, Holiday Edition: Volunteers are needed to spice up the daily COVID routine of both residents and staff by decorating the exterior of a CRi home for the holiday of the month: Thanksgiving and Winter Solstice/Christmas. Holiday Project, Custom Baseball Caps: Do you have baseball caps around your house? Help provide a customized