On Tuesday, June 15th Capital Caring Health brought AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serving with RSVP-Northern Virginia into their Alexandria office. Strown across a large conference table were journals, books on compassion, prayer blankets, and sweet and salty treats. One-by-one, volunteers packed gift bags intended for the caregivers of the hospice patients Capital Caring Health serves. Each
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 they provide programs dealing with companionship to education, they are currently looking for volunteers to join their Meals on Wheels program and Grocery Shopper program Meals on Wheels ensures everyone has
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
Shepherd’s Center-Northern Virginia (SCNV) serving the towns of Oakton, Vienna, Reston, Hendon, and Great Falls, is dedicated to ensuing every person, including older adults and people with disabilities, can live and age in place with dignity. In 2020 alone, volunteers with SCNV provided over 800 round-trip rides for clients, with 5323 hours of contributed service,
Shepherd’s Centers across the country have one common mission: to provide through volunteer service help to older adults so they can continue to live independently with meaning and purpose in their lives. Shepherd’s Center-Western Fairfax County (SCWFC) serves Western Fairfax County, including but not limited to Chantilly, Centerville, and Clifton. Through a network of partnerships
*Please register for this opportunity ASAP. Trainings and orientations are on-going, and scheduled for July 12th. The Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP) has a simple mission: to provide education and employment related needs to limited English proficient adults who live and work in Arlington. Since 1975, REEP has helped over 90,000 English learners from
Help make homes safer to those in need. Indoor/Outdoor In-Person with COVID precautions Rebuilding Together- Arlington/Fairfax/Falls Church (RT-AFF) is a non-profit organization that uses the talents of handy volunteers to make health and safety repairs at no charge for low-income individuals. RT-AFF seeks volunteers with some remodeling and handyman skills and comfort with tools, but experienced team
Fifty years ago, Meals on Wheels came to Arlington, VA. Since then, homebound individuals have received healthy meals, and regular “check-ins” to make sure all their needs are met. Through the help of volunteers, Meals on Wheels has ensured their clients find comfort in the reliability of warm meals and a friendly knock on the
We’d like to congratulate Sandra Baron, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer serving with RSVP-Northern Virginia, for winning the 2021 Virginia National Service Award in AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Category. Sandra Baron is a dedicated volunteer with Cornerstones helping fight food insecurity. She’s manned the front desk, helped stock and organize the shelves, distributed food at outdoor community events,
Volunteer Alexandria presented Mike Mixon with the Above & Beyond Recognition During a Time of COVID Award. Mike has served 20+ hours a month throughout the pandemic. With the American Red Cross of the National Capital & Great Chesapeake Region (ARC), Mike volunteers with the child and youth preparedness program, emergency vehicle inspections, and online
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. Currently, IMCC is looking for in-person,
