Community Partner Contact Information

George Mason University and the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement offers this Community Partners List solely as a public service to the members of the university community. The University and the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement make NO REPRESENTATIONS OR RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS LISTED.

Unless expressly noted, the organizations listed are fully independent of the university. Further, George Mason University and the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY, for personal or property injuries resulting to the student, or for damages caused by the student, resulting from the student's participation in the activities of these organizations. The student should inquire the agency about provision of any insurance or liability coverage for its volunteers.

The Community Partners listed here have indicated an interest in working with students and faculty on community-based learning projects. Use this resource as you search for placements for service-learning courses, internships or individualized experiential learning projects.

Below is a map of community partners along with a full alphabetical list. The categories on the sidebar indicate what color the places are on the map. For organizations related to your specific issues, select an option from the sidebar.

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Alcohol and Drug Services
Address: 3900 Jermantown Rd, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA, 22030
Name of Contact: Kay Rankin
Email: kay.rankin@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-934-8752
Mission: Alcohol and Drug Services seeks to reduce alcohol and other drug problems among residents and employees of Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church. To accomplish this goal, our staff reaches out to groups and individuals at high risk of developing such problems and extends prevention and treatment services to youth, adults, and family members who are experiencing problems associated with alcohol and/or drug use.
Opportunities: Clerical; mentor clients; tutor; data entry; assist with recreational activities; in the past, students made videotapes, and grad students have taught for us. Junior Social Work students may participate in clinical activities with individuals and groups.
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Each service-learner will be matched with an on-site supervisor
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? Cue bus
Minimum Age: 18

Alexandria Adult Day Services Center
Address: 1108 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Name of Contact: Kimberly Taylor-Davis
Email: kimberly.taylor-davis@alexandriava.gov
Phone: 703-746-5673
Mission: To provide caregivers a needed break and the comfort of knowing that their loved ones will be engaging with new friends and in new activities; to introduce their family member to activities they will enjoy and meals they will love.
Opportunities: Visit our website alexandriava.gov/humanservices/aging to learn more about service-learning opportunities.
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Service-learners will receive 12 hours of orientation and training. The direct supervisor or support staff will provide daily supervision.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 14
Other: No experience required.

Alternative House
Address: PO Box 694, Dunn Loring, VA 22027
Name of Contact: Susie Guido
Email: susie_guido@thealternativehouse.org
Phone: 703-356-6360
Mission: To provide support to at-risk children, youth and families through counseling, shelter, crisis-intervention and neighborhood outreach. Our programs recognize that families are interdependent and that a crisis or challenge facing one family member affects everyone. We therefore empower children, teens and families to work together and build on their strengths.
Opportunities: Assisting Young Mothers (AYM) - providing childcare while mothers are in group and assisting toddlers with cognitive & motor development; Mon. & Tues. evenings 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Safe Youth Project (SYP) - working with 4th, 5th & 6th graders assisting with homework, playing sports, and arts & crafts; Mon. 1pm to 6pm & Tues. through Thurs. 3pm to 6pm (locations in Annandale and Bailey's Crossroads). Teen Center - assist with homework, interact with clients, and participate in activities (groups, arts & crafts, cook/serve dinner). Mon through Thurs 3pm to 9pm & Friday 3pm to 6pm.
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Depending on the location, staff will train volunteer on Policies & Procedures.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? Accessible by Cue-bus and Metro Rail depending on location. See Metro Trip Planner.
Additional Information: A volunteer application can be accessed on our website - http://www.thealternativehouse.org
Minimum Age: 18
Background Check: Yes. Child Protective Services and Criminal Background Check (2 to 3 weeks).
Other: Appropriate social interactions with children and youth. Preferred Majors: Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services.

Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Chapter
Address: 3701 Pender Drive, #400, Fairfax, VA 22030
Name of Contact: Anne Shajkovci
Email: ashajkovci@alz.org
Phone: 703-766-9034
Mission: To offer information, referral and support to individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. We are also involved in Advocacy efforts, seeking changes at the State and Federal levels on legislation concerning Alzheimer's disease.
Opportunities: Researching; Supporting large-scale events; Assisting in project management, data entry and design, etc.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Student receives overall supervision from Barbara McCurry and direct supervision from the staff person to whom they are assigned for a particular project. Every effort offers full exposure to all facets of our organization to give students a broader knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and better understanding of the business concepts of multiple departments working together for a common goal.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 18
Other: Open to all skills and experience levels. In the past, we have taken students from various health related departments and non-profit minors.

Alzheimer's Family Day Center
Address: 2812 Old Lee Highway, Suite 210, Fairfax, VA 22031
Name of Contact: Lisa M. Wright
Email: Lisa.Wright@AlzheimersFDC.org
Phone: 703-204-4664
Mission: To enhance the well-being and quality of life of each person during the course of an Alzheimer's-type illness, through therapeutic and innovative approaches. As families are also affected by the illness, we promote caregiver wellness through education and support.
Opportunities: Assisting with activities, playing the piano, assisting people with eating, helping prepare and distribute lunch, bringing in pets for pet therapy sessions, serving food at celebrations. Volunteer applications can be found at: http://www.alzheimersfdc.org/Volunteer%20Application.pdf
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: All volunteers are required to attend a 3-hour orientation session. Supervision is provided on-site.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 16 (to work directly with patients)
Background Check: Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to work directly with our participants.=
Other: AFDC serves as a site for service-learning and internships. AFDC invites interns from a variety of programs. AFDC also offers training opportunities for students and other professionals who are looking for an increased understanding of dementia and who want to learn techniques that facilitate working with older adults who are memory impaired.

Arlington County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Address: 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington, VA
Name of Contact: Milada Weaver
Email: mweaver@arlingtonva.us
Phone: 703-228-4730
Mission: To encourage, define and organize challenging volunteer opportunities. We provide opportunities for volunteers to use their gifts and abilities for the benefit of the individual and the community.
Opportunities: Adapted Aquatics: Assisting individuals with disabilities in learning to swim. The focus is on water safety, breath control, pulling and kicking, and adjustment skills. Volunteers MUST be able to swim. Ten weekly sessions; usually held on Sunday afternoons. Adult Arts and Crafts: Volunteers assist adults with disabilities in learning to create dynamic works of art with various materials. Eight weekly sessions; usually Monday evenings.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Each student will receive orientation and training from a program supervisor. A member of staff who works with the volunteers to ensure that they are working well with the program participants supervises each program.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: Age requirements are specific to each opportunity and are listed in each posting.
Background Check: Criminal background checks are required for individuals working with children and people with disabilities. The background check is part of the online application process.
Other: Volunteers need to bring enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and the ability to work well with a variety of populations.

Asian American LEAD (AALEAD)
Address: 2100 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009
Name of Contact: Tina Ngo
Email: volunteer@aalead.org
Phone: (202) 884-0322x105
Mission: Asian American LEAD (AALEAD)’s mission is to promote the well-being of low-income and under-served Asian American youth through education, leadership, and community building. We are the leading community organization that provides educational enrichment and youth development programs to low-income and under-served Asian American youth in the Washington, D.C., metro area. Our highly dedicated staff and Board deliver specialized after-school programs, one-on-one mentoring, academic support resources, and life skill development for students. We also assist parents with school related issues affecting their children. Our goal is to provide a nurturing environment and culturally sensitive guidance so that each child we serve will be a contributing member of his or her community. Our programs currently serve over 300 students in the District and Maryland, who represent more than 14 different Asian ethnicities.
Opportunities: More information about volunteering with AALEAD can be found here: http://www.aalead.org/get-involved/volunteer/.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Program Aides receive on site orientation and training by site coordinators. Workshop Facilitators are supervisor by program coordinator.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 18

Bethany House of Northern Virginia, Inc.
Address: 6121 Lincolnia Road, Suite 303, Alexandria, VA 22312
Name of Contact: Kate White
Email: info@bhnv.org
Phone: 703-658-9500
Mission: To help women and their children who have suffered from domestic violence regain health and dignity and become reestablished in their community by providing temporary housing and support.
Opportunities: Masters-level counseling interns provide individual and group counseling as well as assisting with helpline calls. Undergraduate social work interns can provide assistance to the Family Assistance Program staff with various projects. Undergraduate business and or communications majors can intern with the Development Director and Volunteer Coordinator working on promoting special events and various other fundraising efforts.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Students will attend a volunteer orientation and receive any specific training from the appropriate staff member. The Family Assistance Program Manager supervises counseling interns, who have a Master's in Counseling and are Nationally Certified, and social work interns.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 18 (and out of high school).
Background Check: Background checks are required for ongoing volunteers (not one-time event volunteers). The background checks costs $10 and can often be processed the same day. Sometimes the background check can take up to 48 hours.
Other: Majors/Educational Background preferred: Social Work; Psychology; Counseling; Human Services; Public Relations; Communications; Public Health.

Birmingham Green
Address: 8605 Centreville Road, Manassas, VA 20110
Name of Contact: Zachary Tamer
Email: ztamer@birminghamgreen.org
Phone: 703-257-0935
Mission: Birmingham Green is the non-profit partner for Northern Virginia area local governments providing a continuum of exceptional long-term care for adults, primarily those with limited resources. Birmingham Green is an innovative leader in the field of long-term care. The non-profit organization provides a quality of life for every resident that recognizes their personal dignity and encourages functioning at their maximum levels of independence.
Opportunities: Service learners will work one-on-one with residents. Talking with them about the current issues they are facing. Facilitating with behavioral group, such as smoking cessation and anger management groups. Students will also be needed in all departments expanding their knowledge of the senior population, mental health issues, and the issues staff face day to day.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: The department head, in which they are volunteering, will supervise the service-learner. All will initially report to the Volunteer Coordinator and will report to him upon completion. Any problems and concerns can be brought to the aforementioned supervisors and can also be taken to the Volunteer Coordinator.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 16
Background Check: The volunteer application requires a background check for volunteers over 18 years of age. The background check usually takes a week and once it is cleared, volunteers can start volunteering after an interview and orientation.
Other: Majors/Educational Background needed: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, and Nursing. Students from Music and Arts department are always welcome. Skills Needed: The above are preferred but all are invited to volunteer. Patience, kindness, a good heart, an open mind and a hard work ethic are a must!

Capital Caring
Address: 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042
Name of Contact: Kristi Kidd
Email: kkidd@capitalcaring.org
Phone: 703-538-2065
Mission: To improve care for those facing life-limiting illness through direct support of patients and their families, public education and public advocacy.
Opportunities: Providing patient care, family respite, administrative assistance, bereavement counseling, and tabling events.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: 15-hour training for patient care/family respite. 2-hour training for administrative assistance.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 18
Background Check: No
Other: Any and all accepted.

Carpenter's Shelter
Address: 930 N. Henry St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Name of Contact: Liz Salter
Email: lizsalter@carpentersshelter.org
Phone: 703-548-7500
Mission: To improve shelter, guidance, education and advocacy for homeless individuals and families who seek sustainable independence and stability.
Opportunities: Assisting program staff in delivering services at the day shelter, fundraising, website development, job coaching, administrative duties and more.
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Students must attend an orientation, which includes an overview of programs and a tour. A senior staff member will supervise students. Students must also complete a background check and confidentiality agreement.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 18
Background Check: See http://www.carpentersshelter.org/get-involved/volunteer/ for more information.
Other: All majors are welcome. Applicant must have Microsoft Office skills.

Commonwealth Care Center
Address: 4315 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Name of Contact: Christina Stevens
Email: cstevens@commonwealth-rehab.com
Phone: 703-934-5000
Mission: To use innovative techniques and creative thinking to provide more efficient effective treatments.
Opportunities: Visit our website at: http://www.commonwealth-rehab.com to learn more about service-learning opportunities.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Students will be working with a qualified staff during their entire experience. Information regarding policies and procedures per facility will be reviewed.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? Walking distance from campus. Bus stop in front of facility.
Minimum Age: 13
Background Check: No; PPD test is required.

CrisisLink
Address: Arlington, VA 22204
Name of Contact: Michelle Short
Email: volunteer@crisislink.org
Phone: 703-516-6778
Mission: To bring immediate help, hope, and healing to empower individuals facing serious life challenges, suicidal thoughts, emotional or situational problems.
Opportunities: Volunteer Hotline Crisis Counselor Program - after completing 60 hours of training, volunteers work weekly, 3-hour shifts to staff our suicide prevention and crisis intervention hotline. Volunteers are also required to spend a minimum of 150 hours listening on the hotline. To see next training schedule, visit http://www.crisislink.org/volunteer/training.html
Please visit our website at: http://www.crisislink.org/volunteer/application.html to learn more about service-learning opportunities and begin the application process.
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: CrisisLink staff will provide supervision and feedback to volunteers and student service-learners.  There is also an on-call cell phone that hotline volunteers can call at anytime (day or night) whenever consultation is needed.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: Volunteers for our Hotline Crisis Counseling program must be 21 years or older.  Other volunteer projects have no age requirements.
Background Check: We request two references as well as a full criminal background check prior to volunteering with CrisisLink. This usually takes no longer than one week.
Other: Volunteers for our Hotline Crisis Counseling program must be 21 years or older.  Other volunteer projects have no age requirements. Regardless of education and experience, all hotline volunteers should have the following characteristics: empathy for others, genuine desire and willingness to help people in need, openness to learning new skills, philosophies, ways of communication, a desire to receive and give positive and constructive feedback before, during, and after training and throughout all experiences with CrisisLink, a willingness to maintain high levels of skills and performance after training, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to accept supervision, and ability to speak clearly and be easily understood over the telephone.

CrossLink International
Address: 427 N. Maple Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046
Name of Contact: Ruth Anderson
Email: ruth@crosslinkinternational.net
Phone: 703-534-5465
Mission: CrossLink International is a non-profit, Christian ministry that provides medical humanitarian aid. We equip medical mission teams, local free clinics and mission hospitals with customized orders of medicines, supplies and eyeglasses.
Opportunities: Helping with planning and execution of projects for CrossLink.  The projects might be related to volunteer management, marketing, information technology, product processing or event planning.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: The Volunteer Coordinator would provide the same orientation all volunteers receive and then provide OJT for specific projects. Each service-learner will create goals and the volunteer coordinator will supervise progress toward meeting the goals.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: Must be at least 15 to volunteer without parents or guardians present.
Background Check: Not at present.
Other:  Students taking classes in non-profit management will gain most experience.

David R. Pinn Community Center
Address: 10225 Zion Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032
Name of Contact: Ned Barnes
Email: ned.barnes@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-250-9181
Mission: To protect and enrich the quality of life for the people, neighborhoods and diverse communities of Fairfax County.
Opportunities: Working with Youth and Senior Citizens, as well as facilitating projects for community beautification. There are many other service-learning opportunities!
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Supervision of volunteers is based primarily on student project requirements and necessity. Students will receive a short orientation of organization; however, the community center is small and consistent coaching is always provided.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? Within walking distance
Minimum Age: No
Background Check: Relatively short form to fill out and a short (one week) time period.
Other: A desire to better the community and neighborhoods around GMU is the other requirement.

Department of Family Services/ Falls Church SkillSource Center
Address: 6245 Leesburg Pike #315, Falls Church, VA 22044
Name of Contact: James Do
Email: james.do@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 571-749-7838
Mission: To help low-income individuals and families prepare their tax returns at no cost.
Opportunities: Learning tax law and providing income tax preparation for low income families during tax season. Training will be provided in December, and all volunteers will have to pass the exam and be certified by the IRS. For more information, please contact James Do at 571-749-7838. Please go to our website at www.nvacash.org or contact James Do at 571-749-7838.
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Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Each student will be trained and assigned to a Tax site and will be supervised by the manager of that location.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 18
Background Check: Yes
Other: Accounting and finance background preferred, however, we are very flexible and willing to train the right candidate to learn about tax law.

Department of Family Services Nurturing Parenting Program
Address: 12011 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax VA 22035
Name of Contact: Krissa Slone
Email: kslone@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-324-7745
Mission: To strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect.
Opportunities: Facilitating parenting classes both with children and adults.
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Students would be trained and supervised by a social worker. It is important that students sign up early in the semester; most of our groups begin about 2 or 3 weeks in both Fall and Spring semester.
Minimum Age: 18
Background Check: No
Other: Social work related fields desired.

Earth Sangha
Address: 10123 Commonwealth Blvd., Fairfax, VA
Name of Contact: Lisa Bright
Email: info@earthsangha.org
Phone: 703-764-4830
Mission: The Earth Sangha is a nonprofit charity based in the Washington, D.C area and devoted to ecological restoration. We work in the spirit of Buddhist practice but our members and volunteers come from a wide variety of religious and secular backgrounds. In the Washington area, we operate an ecological restoration program to restore native forests and meadows, stabilize streams, and control invasive alien plants. The Wild Plant Nursery is the heart of our D.C-area fieldwork.
Opportunities: Check out the schedule at http://www.earthsangha.org/act/fs.html and if interested contact Lisa Bright at info@earthsangha.org to get involved.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Students will be provided direct supervision while in the field.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? No
Minimum Age: 14
Other: No experience required.

Ellis Elementary School
Address: 10400 Kim Graham Lane, Manassas, VA 20109
Name of Contact: Anna Rabin
Email: rabinas@pwcs.edu
Phone: 703-365-0287
Mission: We are a Title 1 school with a large ESOL population.
Opportunities: Helping 2nd grade ESOL students learn to read as a literacy tutor.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Anna Rabin, former Internship Coordinator, will supervise students and provide individual orientations.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? Take GMU Mason to Prince William Shuttle. Office located behind Manassas Mall.
Minimum Age: No
Background Check: Yes
Other: Looking for students who are reliable and enjoy working with children. Education majors would be ideal.

Equal Footing Foundation
Address: 2214 Rock Hill Road, Herndon, VA 20170
Name of Contact: Colleen Hahn
Email: chahn@nvtc.org
Phone: 703-904-7878
Mission: To provide youth development and educational programs to underserved youth in the Northern Virginia area through an internationally recognized program called the Computer Clubhouse, a program that creates an environment where students can broaden their knowledge in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) while becoming fluent with new technologies.
Opportunities: Operations and Marketing Intern: Administrative and marketing help with overall Foundation operations. Must be available during the week anytime during 8:30 until 5:30. (Flexibility on exact hours per day etc.) Must have own transportation. For more information contact: Colleen Hahn 703-904-7878. Computer Clubhouse Mentor: Working alongside Clubhouse managers to mentor and assist with program execution to students ages 8-18. A background check is required. Programs activities include many areas of education including homework help, robotics, math tutoring, overall Microsoft Office literacy skills. For more information contact: Colleen Hahn 703-904-7878.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Each student will get an orientation regarding our programs and operations. Individuals interested in working directly with our students will get a longer mentor orientation and background check.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? No
Other: Good communications skills and flexibility.

FACETS
Address: 10640 Page Avenue Suite 300 Fairfax, VA 22030
Name of Contact: Lauren Breeden
Email: LBreeden@facetscares.org
Phone: 7038654251
Mission: FACETS seeks to help parents, their children, and individuals who suffer the effects of poverty in Fairfax County. FACETS envisions a day when everyone in Fairfax County has access to adequate and affordable housing and nobody is homeless. We seek to engage and educate our community in providing long-term solutions and resources to break the cycle of poverty for our neighbors in need.
Opportunities: Assisting with FACETS food pantry; driving clients to eye doctor appointments; serving as Community Program Assistants; volunteering in open computer lab; helping with boys group, girls group Jr./Sr., passport to fun program.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: We have training for each program available for the volunteers. The Volunteer Manager supervises all the volunteers along with the FACETS Staff Member, who works directly with the program the student is volunteering with.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Cue Bus Schedules.
Minimum Age: 16 (to work with clients). No minimum age to work in office.
Background Check: We require both a standard background check and a CPS check. Volunteers will fill out the form when they come in for their volunteer interview which they must complete before they can volunteer.
Other: All are welcome!

Fairfax 4-H Camp Virginia Cooperative Extension
Address: 12011 Government Center Parkway - Suite 1050
Name of Contact: Lenah Nguyen
Email: lgeer@vt.edu
Phone: 703-324-5353
Mission: The goal of 4-H is to develop citizenship, leadership, and life skills in youth through experiential learning programs. 4-h today focuses on citizenship, healthy living, science, engineering, and technology programs
Opportunities: Service-learners are needed to assist with 4-H club development and to lead six week long 4-H special interest workshops on topics such as cooking community service, and public speaking.
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Service-learners will likely work hand in hand with the 4-H extension agent in planning club development events and workshops. Service learners would then be largely responsible for implementing club development events and workshops with assistance and supervision being given as needed from the 4-H Extension Agent.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? Fairfax Connector Minimum Age: 18
Background Check: Yes
Other:

Fairfax Area Agency on Aging- Volunteer Solutions
Address: 12011 Government Center Pkwy #708, Fairfax, VA 22035
Name of Contact: Trina Mayhan-Webb
Email: trina.mayhan-webb@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-704-6075
Mission: To mobilize & connect volunteers with meaningful opportunities to improve the lives of older adults & adults with disabilities in our community.
Opportunities: Grocery shopping with clients, friendly visits with elderly, develop programs (in office work), organize documents and read mail to clients, http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Master's level employee oversee students on a weekly basis and are available via phone, emails or in person.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 18
Background Check: We fingerprint students and orientation is required, both of which can be done in the same day and takes about 1.5 hours.
Other: No skills required. Prefer student with a car.

Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services
Address: 12011 Government Center Parkway -10th Floor, Fairfax, VA 22035
Name of Contact: Vicki Greene
Email: vicki.greene@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-324-5504 or 703-324-4386
Mission: The mission of the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services is to engage, connect and collaborate with individuals, organizations, neighborhoods and communities to strategically plan, provide responsive services, and build capacity to support community and neighborhood solutions.
Opportunities: Family Night Out coordinators; Administrative support positions; Prevention workshop facilitators; Service project coordinators; Activity facilitators; After school assistant activity facilitators; Summer Meals for Kids programs, after school and summer camps.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Each student will be assigned a supervisor, and will be required to attend an orientation and possible other in-service learning sessions.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? Multiple locations across the County, varies. See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 13; Family Service Projects may allow younger participants with parent/guardian attendance and supervision.
Background Check: Adults, 18 years and older are required to submit to a background checks.
Other: Ability to manage independent schedule.

Fairfax County Park Authority
Address: 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 936, VA 22035
Name of Contact: Erin Stockschlaeder
Email: Erin.Stockschlaeder@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-324-8681
Mission: To interpret and preserve Fairfax County's natural and cultural resources for the enjoyment, health and inspiration of current and future generations.
Opportunities: The main project goal of IMA is habitat restoration and tree preservation through the removal of non-native invasive species. Help restore local parks by removing damaging, non-native invasive plants and restoring the natural balance and health of the forest by planting helpful native species.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: There is a Volunteer IMA Site Leader at each site who teaches plant identification, removal technique and discusses the importance of habitat restoration and tree preservation.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Cue Bus Schedules.
Minimum Age: Volunteers under 12 years of age require separate adult supervision.
Background Check: No
Other: No specific skills/experience required or majors preferred.

Fairfax County Park Authority - Cub Run RECenter
Address: 4630 Stonecroft Boulevard, Fairfax, VA
Name of Contact: Deborah Lodato
Email: deborah.lodato@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-817-9423
Mission: To enhance the quality of life for Fairfax County citizens by developing lifelong recreation interests, providing opportunities to assist in sustaining a healthy and positive life-style, and responding to community challenges.
Opportunities: Volunteers as: Front Desk Associate, Fitness Room Attendant, Adapted Aquatics
Visit our website at: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/volunteer/recvols10.htm to learn more about service-learning opportunities.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Training provided for each volunteer position. Front desk volunteers are given hands on training and can attend our operating system training. A staffer is always available to help them. Fitness volunteers are trained typically before they start. A staffer shows them the duties and daily cleaning checklist. Adapted aquatics training is quarterly.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Cue Bus Schedules.
Minimum Age: 16; Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Younger volunteers can participate in the Roots & Shoots program, a Jane Goodall-sponsored program. Visit our website at: www.rootsandshoots.org to learn more! The Cub Center also offers free programs bi-weekly/monthly.
Background Check: For volunteers over 18 years of age and working with children
Other: If you are CPR and first aid certified, we also have opportunities as volunteer slide attendants.

Fairfax County Public Library
Address: 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 247, Fairfax, VA 22035
Name of Contact: Erin Chernisky
Email: erin.chernisky@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-324-8332
Mission: To enrich individual and community life by providing and encouraging the use of library resources and services to meet the evolving educational, recreational and informational needs of the residents of Fairfax County and City of Fairfax.
Opportunities: Wide variety of volunteer positions available to assist with library operations. Visit our website at: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/volunteer/ to learn more about service-learning opportunities.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive? Students will be assigned a supervisor and have on-the-job training.
Other: Interested in students that are planning to pursue an MLS degree, but all majors are welcome.

Fairfax County Office of Public Private Partnerships
Address: 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 432, Fairfax, VA 22035
Name of Contact: Angie Carrera
Email: angie.carrera@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-324-5171
Mission: To create and develop public-private partnerships to stimulate positive change in the community and encourage civic involvement and responsibility. The OP3 brings together representatives and resources from public and private sectors to address community issues impacting the quality of life in Fairfax County. This pooling of resources has an effectiveness, which surpasses government or private institutions acting alone.
Opportunities: Senior Fellow and Associate volunteer positions open for service-learning students and volunteers interested in research, program support and meeting coordination on topics such as foreclosure, financial literacy, wellness, environmental impact and access to resources for low-income residents.
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Each student receives program orientation from a lead staffer who serves as student's supervisor and regular access to the office's volunteer coordinator who provides a general orientation.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Cue Bus Schedules.
Minimum Age: 18
Background Check: No
Other: Good listeners/communicators, high comfort level with Internet and computers, excellent follow-through ability, and interest in learning new things.

Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Address: 4103 Chain Bridge Rd., Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22030
Name of Contact: Elisa Kosarin
Email: ekosarin@casafairfax.org
Phone: 703-273-3526
Mission: To advocate for the best interests of each abused and neglected child referred by the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court through the promotion and support of quality volunteer representation. We seek to ensure that each child’s needs are identified and addressed with the goal of living in a safe and permanent home.
Opportunities: Fairfax CASA is building its archive of volunteer stories for marketing and recruitment purposes. We would like to work with students to create written narratives and video clips of our volunteers sharing their experiences as advocates for abused and neglected children.
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Service-learners will be supervised by the Associate Director, Recruitment and Training via regular meetings. The office is conveniently located near the GMU-Fairfax office
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Cue Bus Schedules.
Background Check: No background check is necessary. Students must sign a confidentiality form.
Other: Students must demonstrate strong writing skills and/or strong film-making skills.

Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board
Address: 3900 Jermantown Road, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22030
Name of Contact: Kay Rankin; Sue Boucher
Email: kay.rankin@fairfaxcounty.gov; sue.boucher@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-383-8420 for Kay, 703-383-8424 for Sue.
Mission: The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board partners with individuals, families, and the community to empower and support Fairfax-Falls Church residents with or at risk of developmental delay, intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and alcohol or drug abuse or dependency.  The F-FCCSB’s VIVA Program (Valued Interns, Volunteers and Advocates) offers volunteer and student training opportunities that can make a world of difference to people in our community. As a volunteer or intern with the CSB, you are a valued team member, helping to expand and enhance our services.
Opportunities: Providing direct service, administrative support, or helping with special projects. Some specific needs the organization has had in the past are: helping in the administrative office; mentoring; tutoring; doing data entry; assisting with recreational activities; students made program videotapes, and graduate students have taught classes for staff.
Can you accommodate student groups? Not usually.
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Each service-learner will be matched with an on-site supervisor.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Cue Bus Schedules.
Minimum Age: 18
Background Check: All positions require a disclosure statement of criminal history.  Most positions require extensive background checks, at our expense. Information about this is given in interview. A current TB screening or test is required, at our expense. A six-hour training is also required.
Other: Willingness to follow established procedures, openness to supervision, professional behavior.

Fairfax Pregnancy Help Center and Medical Clinic
Address: 10380 Democracy Lane, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Name of Contact: Tsion Michael
Email: tsion.michael@slmpregnancy.org
Phone: 703-278-5433
Mission: To educate students about their sexual health and to offer life affirming options to students facing an unplanned pregnancy or other sexual crisis.
Opportunities: Administrative tasks; Peer Counseling in English and/Spanish/Arabic/Farsi; SLM Internship - Project Management; Peer Sexual Integrity Counselor in English/Spanish/Farsi; Fundraising opportunities
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: We offer volunteer training program for each student.
Background Check: Criminal background check

Fairfax REACH Inc.
Address: 3900 Jermantown Road, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22030Name of Contact: Barbara Wadley-Young Email: Barbara.Wadley-Young@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-383-8401Fax: 703-383-8429
Mission: We will marshall a broad range of community resources to build awareness, foster sustainable relationships, innovate services and increase capacity to promote the resilience of individuals, families, groups and organizations that comprise the community-wide behavioral health and development service and support system. Our priority areas for project sponsorship, facilitation and/or support are: housing, day/employment/education services, and healthcare. Our approaches are values-driven and focus on empowerment of individuals and families through access and participation in a fully-integrated community.
Opportunities: REACH service learners could do any or a combination of the following things: 1. research funding sources at the County grant research center (training provided) 2. help to plan and support community awareness events and workshops 3. preparatory work for Board meetings (copying documents) 4. updating databases (contact lists, volunteers, donors) 5. researching and/or writing content for websites 6. providing a broad range of administrative supports to nonprofit organizations that REACH supports: developing fliers or other marketing materials, scheduling meetings, researching best-/promising-practices in identified service areas - etc.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Service Learners would be supervised by the REACH Executive Director and would receive a minimum of 1 hour of group supervision weekly, with 1:1 supervision provided as needed/per request. REACH has no other staff and highly values the support of interns, volunteers and service learners. Routine communication regarding a balance of interests, expectations, challenges, solutions, outcomes and reflections are essential to an experience that is of mutual benefit to the organization and those to seek to support it.
Minimum Age: 18
Background Check: Yes. Since REACH is a Fairfax-Falls Church Community Service Board (CSB) affiliated nonprofit, REACH interns and student learners would be required to apply through the CSB Valued Interns, Volunteers and Advocates (VIVA) program. A preliminary interview with the REACH Executive Director initiates the application process.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Cue Bus Schedules.
Additional Information: REACH supports the mission of the CSB to ensure that individuals with or at risk of developmental delay, intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and alcohol or substance use disorders have access to quality services and opportunities to fully participate in the life of an integrated community.

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Address: 3905 Railroad Avenue, Suite 202 N, Fairfax, VA 22030
Name of Contact: Tara Nadel
Email: tnadel@fairfaxsymphony.org
Phone: 703-563-1990
Mission: To explore and present the symphonic repertoire, both traditional and modern, for the diverse audiences of the Northern Virginia region while building the musicians and audiences of the future through education and outreach programs.
Opportunities: The Fairfax Symphony offers Arts Management internships in which a student may spend a semester working for a non-profit arts organization. Projects will be determined by student's area of expertise, and can range from working in Marketing & PR to Fundraising & Development. Applications must include a resume and cover letter and list three references.
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: The student service-learner will receive a brief orientation to the office environment as well as a job description at the beginning of the program. Education Director and the Director of the department in which the intern will be focusing his or her efforts for the semester will share supervision.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Cue Bus Schedules.
Minimum Age: 18
Other: Experience and skill with Microsoft Office Suite programs preferred (Word, Excel). Interest in music and nonprofit management required.

Friends of Guest House
Address: 1 East Luray Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
Name of Contact: Kari Galloway
Email: director@friendsofguesthouse.org
Phone: 703-549-8072
Mission: To provide housing and critical support services to women coming out of the criminal justice system.
Opportunities: Case management; Group facilitation; One-on-one facilitation; Advocacy; Outreach; Organizational leadership
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: All staff/interns/volunteers must pass background check and go through 2 hour mandatory orientation. Student will meet weekly with supervisor and ongoing in between as needed. We have 24/7 staffing on site so students never alone in facility.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Background Check: Students provide basic information and we submit and pay for background check. Usually takes 1-2 weeks.
Other: Strong desire to learn, open mind/heart, good boundaries, good listener.

George Mason University Child Development Center
Address: 4402 University Drive, MS 5C2, Fairfax, VA 22030
Name of Contact: Tina M. Morris
Email: tmorris1@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-9750
Mission: To provide quality preschool program for children ages 2 - 5.
Opportunities: Working in pre-school classrooms or in gardens. Volunteer forms can be completed in-office.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Supervision is by Lead and Assistant Teachers and by the Director and Work Shop Coordinator.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 16
Other: Majors/Educational Backgrounds preferred: Education, Psychology, Nursing.

Girls' Outreach Program
Address: 1400 North Uhle Street, #303, Arlington, VA 22201
Name of Contact: Tara Magee
Email: tmagee@arlingtonva.us
Phone: 703-228-0425
Mission: The Girls' Outreach Program allows Court involved adolescent females to remain in their home while they learn new ways to change their perspective and move their lives in a positive direction.
Opportunities: Supervising clients; Observing psycho-educational groups; Court observation; Participation in client staffings with Court psychologist, Probation Officers and other professionals; Assisting clients in study hall; Tutoring; Attending various professional meetings; Co-facilitating groups.
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Service learners will receive one-on-one orientation from staff and will be expected to read the Policy and Procedures Manual. Service Learners may meet with staff to "check in" and will receive feedback as necessary.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 18
Other: We prefer majors such as Psychology, Social Work, Administration of Justice, or Sociology. Skills include being organized, patient and a willingness to learn.

Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services
Address: 8305 Richmond Hwy, #17B Alexandria, VA 22309
Name of Contact: Karen Jupiter
Email: kjupiter@goodhousing.org
Phone: 703-768-9404
Mission: Serving the community since 1974, Good Shepherd Housing is a 501(c) (3), charitable agency that reduces homelessness, increases community support, and promotes the potential for self-sufficiency. Award-winning programs serve the working poor, the disabled, and the elderly.
Opportunities: Development and event work.
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: One on one supervision with autonomous work on projects.

Greenbrier Learning Center
Address: 5401 7th Road South Arlington, VA 22204
Name of Contact: Jordan Gurganus
Email: volunteer@greenbrierlearning.org
Phone: 703-379-6488 ext 104
Mission: To promote education, youth leadership and strong families through structured enrichment programs beyond the school day. Utilizing a community-driven approach, we (1) foster academic achievement and personal growth among our afterschool students; (2) act as a resource for youth and adults; and (3) increase collaboration among service providers in Northern Virginia.
Opportunities: GLC is currently looking for students interested in tutoring/mentoring low-income students through our afterschool program, Learning ROCKS!, students interested in an administrative assistant internship, as well as students willing to host supply/book drives. See our website at: greenbrierlearning.org for more information.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Each service-learner will go through a thorough volunteer orientation and will shadow a Learning ROCKS! AmeriCorps member as they begin their service-learning experience. The Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator will frequently check in with the service-learner to ensure that they are having the best experience possible. Opportunities for growth in the position will be presented to the student after a brief starter period.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? GLC is accessible via ART lines 41 and 75, as well as by WMATA 16 lines. See Metro Trip Planner for more information.
Minimum Age: There is a minimum age requirement of 15 years for all volunteer opportunities.
Background Check: A background check is required for all service-learners and volunteers. For those service-learners and volunteers 18 years and older, a fee of $20 is required to perform the background check.
Other: A passion for working with children and sense of humor is a must! No prior experience is required.

Greenspring Village
Address: 7400 Spring Village Dr., Springfield, VA 22150
Name of Contact: Elke Martin
Email: elke.martin@erickson.com
Phone: 703-923-4600
Mission: We share our gifts to create a community that celebrates life.
Opportunities: Planning and executing a large recognition event for our volunteers.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: The student service-learners will participate in a 2 hr. general orientation to familiarize them with Greenspring and our culture. The group will receive detailed instructions about the goal for the event from the staff supervisor. Weekly check-ins via email or phone are expected, and certain benchmarks will be defined to measure progress.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 14
Background Check: Yes
Other: We will conduct a drug screening as well as PPD test. PPD only if the person has not had one in the past 12 months.

Guitars Not Guns (GnG NCA)
Address: 7453 Long Pine Drive, Springfield, VA 22151
Name of Contact: Skip Chaples
Email: skip@guitarsnotguns.org
Phone: 703-644-1311
Mission: To enable youth challenged by adverse circumstances to succeed and become productive, caring and responsible members of society.
Opportunities: Setting-up and overseeing guitar classes; Teaching guitar classes.
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Students will be familiarized with our program and trained on the tasks they are required to perform. Once trained, students will be required to perform on their own and coordinate with a supervisor via phone and e-mail.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Cue Bus Schedules.
Minimum Age: 18
Background Check: Yes
Other: All volunteers must enjoy working with youth ages 10-18; be patient; be enthusiastic; and be able to set a positive example for them. Classes are held at various locations throughout Northern Virginia, DC and the neighboring Maryland suburbs. Classes are 1 hour per week on a weekday between 5 and 6 pm. Student must be able to travel to the class location. Teachers will be assigned to a single location; students who set up and oversee classes may be responsible for 1 or more location sites in a specific geographic area.

Habitat for Humanity
Address: 716 S. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22204
Name of Contact: Rachel Krempasky
Email: rkrempasky@habitatnova.org
Phone: 703-521-9890 ext.111
Mission: We harness the power of volunteers, the generosity of individuals and corporate partners, and the dedication of a community to a common goal, to make affordable home ownership in Northern Virginia a reality.
Opportunities: Visit this page to find out more on how to volunteer: http://www.habitatnova.org/volunteer-faqs/
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: A contractor will provide Students direct supervision while on the construction site.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? No
Minimum Age: 16
Other: No experience required.

Initiative for Public Art - Reston (IPAR)
Address: 12001 Market Street #103, Reston, VA 20190
Name of Contact: Anne Delaney
Email: annedelaney@publicartreston.org
Phone: 703-467-9797
Mission: To inspire a new commitment to public art that builds on Reston’s tradition of supporting community arts and culture. IPAR is dedicated to fostering community discourse and education about public art, creating new expectations about the possibilities for art in the public realm, and cultivating a new generation of artworks in the community.
Opportunities: Fundraising; Researching and writing on public art; Communications; Event planning
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: The Executive Director will meet with the student to be introduced to the organization and, if available, will be invited to attend a board meeting to be introduced to the Board of Directors and will also be encouraged to attend committee meetings if the position is associated to one of the committees' projects. The student will meet weekly (depending on student's schedule) to review projects and received feedback.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Cue Bus Schedules.
Minimum Age: 16
Background: No
Other: Based on the three areas where we need assistance, experience in one of the following is required: research and writing, fundraising, event planning, or communications.

Inova Loudoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Address: 235 Old Waterford Rd., NW, Leesburg, VA 20176
Name of Contact: Elizabeth Kaeser, RN, MSN, NHA, CPHQ
Email: beth.kaeser@inova.org
Phone: 703 421-6226
Mission: To provide the highest quality long term and rehabilitative care in a homelike setting.
Opportunities: Social Work and Therapeutic Recreation.
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Supervision by licensed and/or certified staff.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? No
Minimum Age: 18
Background Check: Virginia Criminal background check required.
Other: Social Work majors preferred.

Invasive Management Area Program- Fairfax County Park Authority
Address: 12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax 22035
Name of Contact: Erin Stockschlaeder
Email: Erin.Stockschlaeder@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-324-8681
Mission: The Invasive Management Area (IMA) Volunteer Program is a community-based project designed to reduce invasive plants on our parklands. This unique, volunteer-led program gives residents an opportunity to connect with people while taking care of the natural resources around us. IMA enables community members to help protect the plants and wildlife of Fairfax County's forests while spending time outdoors, meeting new people and restoring natural habitats
Opportunities: Can participate in any of the 40 IMA sites.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Trained volunteer, who acts as a Fairfax County Park Authority representative, to oversee service-learner.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? There are various sites. See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 11
Other: Great program for Environmental Science and Biology majors.

K.I.Services, Inc
Address: 25 South Quaker Lane, Unit 4, Alexandria VA 22314
Name of Contact: Yvonne Williams
Email: ywilliams@kiservices.org
Phone: 703-823-4401
Mission: Our mission is to improve the quality of life, health and healthcare services for those in our community most in-need through intensive and culturally specific outreach education and counseling services.
Opportunities: Program Assistant, Outreach Assistant, Research Assistant; Marketing Assistant; Accounting Assistant; Event Planning, Business Assistant
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: The student will receive weekly supervision from a Master's level staff and at-least ten (10) hours of orientation before beginning work on a project.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 16
Background Check: If the volunteer and/or service learner will be with the organization for more than five months.
Other: Knowledge and usage of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc. Excellent verbal and written skills. Must possess professional office etiquette.

Literacy Council of Northern Virginia
Address: James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042
Name of Contact: Ruba Afzal

Email: volunteers@lcnv.org
Phone: 703-237-0866
Mission: The mission of the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia is to teach adults the basic skills of reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English in order to empower them to participate more fully and confidently in their communities.
Opportunities: LCNV's Basic Literacy and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) tutoring programs provide volunteer opportunities for people who want to teach individual students. Each tutor is matched with one adult student; the pair will meet 1-2 times a week for an hour and a half each session.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes LCNV also has a number of special events that occur throughout the year. Some may accommodate pairs or groups
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive:
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age:
Background Check: Yes
Other:

Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area
Address: 7401 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043
Name of Contact: Lily Hamburger
Email: hamburgerl@lssnca.org
Phone: 703-698-5026 x113
Mission: Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSS/NCA) walks with those in need and mobilizes community partners to provide services that offer hope and rebuild lives.
Opportunities: Students can: mentor refugees, help pick up donated household items to furnish homes for newly arrived refugees, help refugees find jobs in their field, assist in our office, work with HIV-positive youth to help them explore college and career opportunities and have fun.
Check our website at: http://www.lssnca.org/lss/vol_opportunities for current volunteer opportunity listings.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Each student will have a task-specific supervisor. They will have an orientation and exit interview. They will have clear guidelines and expectations from us and for us. We will also ask for their feedback.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Background Check: Only for those working directly with clients. Helping with donations would NOT require a background check.
Other: Any speakers of Arabic, Farsi, Tigrinya or Nepali would be especially useful.

Main Street Child Development Center
Address: 4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
Name of Contact: Elizabeth Egan
Email: elizabethegan@hotmail.com
Phone: 703-273-1192
Mission: To provide a high quality accredited early childhood program for children of limited income working families. To enhance the quality of life for our parents through community resources, parent education and family literacy.
Opportunities: Supporting classroom curriculum by working with preschoolers and a school-aged group to strengthen literacy and interactions with children. Reading to children and helping with computer literacy for adults and cleanup days.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: the director and possible lead staff, if placed in a classroom setting will supervise Students. Orientation takes place 30 minutes prior to placement.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? Within walking distance from GMU’s Fairfax campus.
Minimum Age: 16
Background Check: Students must show GMU I.D. and participate in a 30 minute orientation.
Other: Willingness to work with a diverse group of preschool and school-aged children, many deemed "at risk."

Mason LIFE Program
Address: George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, MS 1F2, Fairfax, VA 22030
Name of Contact: Heidi J. Graff
Email: hgraff@gmu.edu
Phone: 703 993-3905
Mission: The Mason Learning into Future Environments (LIFE) Program (http://masonlife.gmu.edu/) is a supportive academic university experience that offers a four-year post-secondary curriculum of study to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who begin the program between18-23 years of age. This experience of learning, working, and living together mutually benefits all individuals.
Opportunities: Supporting academic and after-hours curriculum day which runs from 9-5:30pm, Monday through Friday. Activities include classroom assistance in Literature, Writing, and Math as well as fitness, community access, and independent living.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: All Service-learners would have a leader to follow in each activity, be encouraged to attend staff meetings (Thursdays from 11:15-12:30pm) to continue their training, and be provided a site mentor to meet with each week.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? We are located in the Aquia Building on GMU's Fairfax campus.
Minimum Age: 18
Other: No experience necessary, although having worked with individuals with disabilities is helpful.

MVLE, Inc.
Address: 7420 Fullerton Road, Suite 110, Springfield, VA 22153
Name of Contact: Sabrina Gibson
Email: Sabrina @mvle.org
Phone: 703-569-3900 ext. 1227
Mission: To create futures one person at a time for people with disabilities through employment and support services..
Opportunities: Volunteering areas: Exercise/Wellness/Nutrition, Music Progam, Computer Training, Art Program, Horticulture Program, Marketing/Fundraising, Drama/Dance, Culinary Arts and much more!
Can you accommodate student groups? Usually not.
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Volunteers will complete a volunteer orientation and paperwork, which takes approximately two hours.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 16
Background Check: Volunteers are required to have a negative TB test (within the last 6 months) completed and to sign a form giving MVLE permission to run a background check.
Other: It is helpful if volunteers have the ability to interact and work with adults with developmental disabilities. All majors welcome!

New Hope Housing
Address: 8407E Richmond Hwy, Alexandria VA 22309
Name of Contact: Chris Bramante
Email: cbramante@newhopehousing.org
Phone: 703 799 2293 ex 22
Mission: To provide shelter and opportunities to build a better life for homeless families and individuals.
Opportunities: Depending on the student's availability, students may be assigned to (work/assist): with case managers, in the Education & Employment Center, one-on-one with residents (tutoring), with children's activities, in the kitchen, or with administrative tasks.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Students meet first with the volunteer coordinator for an overview of the agency. Afterward, they work with the staff member in the area of work to which they are assigned. That staff person provides training and supervision, as needed.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 16
Other: Social work is a good major, but not required.

Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry (NOVAM)
Address: 803 W. Broad Street, Suite 700, Falls Church, VA 22046
Name of Contact: Mary Karstens
Email: mkarstens@novam
Phone: 703-533-5505, ext. 13
Mission: NOVAM provides a variety of HIV prevention education programs and support services throughout Northern Virginia. NOVAM'S mission is “to educate the community about HIV/AIDS, to combat the fear, prejudice, and complacency that surround the disease, and to provide direct services to meet the needs of those who are living with HIV/AIDS. We serve all those who have been touched by this epidemic, regardless of gender, race, disability, creed, sexual orientation or national origin.”
Opportunities: Receptionist (general office support); LGBTQ peer educators for youth; Helping: Educate youth on HIV prevention, at health fairs and community events; Mentoring a child affected by HIV; Kids' Kloset donation coordinator; Special Events and Fundraisers; Group volunteers.
Can you accommodate student groups? It depends. We can for some larger events and health fairs.
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Both supervision and orientation depend on the type of volunteer service is being performed. Volunteer Educators and Outreach Specialists are required to train on the material and attend sessions before going solo. Office volunteers receive a brief orientation and have a supervisor available. Our mentors have required Mentoring Training before being matched with a child. They also have access to voluntary workshops. Mentors have scheduled meetings with the staff supervisor.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 16; Student Peer Educators may be as young as 14.
Background Check: Required for Mentors and Education Volunteers speaking in schools.

Northern Virginia Family Service
Address: 10455 White Granite Drive Oakton, VA 22124
Name of Contact: Navara Cannon
Email: ncannon@nvfs.org
Phone: 703-219-2193
Mission: To empower individuals and families to improve their quality of life and to promote community cooperation and support in responding to family needs.
Opportunities: Homework tutor for youth; Childcare and children's educational and recreational activities; Client Services Assistant; Front desk greeter and client assistant; Administrative Support; Development Assistant; Special events planning, etc..
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Service-learner will be supervised by a program staff member for the program in which the student volunteers. Volunteer coordinator will check-in occasionally with student and program staff supervisor to address questions, concerns, etc. Program staff member will meet with student as needed to address program-specific questions, concerns, etc. All potential service learners must attend a volunteer orientation. Orientations are held monthly and are led by the Volunteer Coordinator.
Minimum Age: 16; Volunteers under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Background Check If service-learners/volunteers work with clients, they will have to undergo a Criminal Background Check. If they work with clients under the age of 18, they will have to have a Child Protective Services background check, as well. Mentors will need to be fingerprinted.
Other: Interest in helping families and individuals in need.

Northern Virginia Family Services- Hispanic Committee
Address: 5827 Columbia Pike, Suite 200, Falls Church, VA 22041
Name of Contact: Claudia Ratti
Email: cratti@nvfs.org
Phone: 571-858-9284
Mission: To assist Hispanic immigrants to thrive, socially and economically, and give back to their communities and the wider society.
Opportunities: The Hispanic Committee of Virginia offers exciting opportunities for students to get involved directly in the Hispanic community through our many programs, such as Immigration and Citizenship, or Hispanic Entrepreneurship. Internship/volunteer opportunities vary by semester. Please see http://bit.ly/wggFRB for current openings.
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: All students will attend a standard volunteer orientation to learn our history, mission, and vision. An appropriate staff member, who will provide training and regular supervision, as well as evaluation, will supervise students.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? Our office in Arlington is located directly across from the Courthouse Metro Station. Our office on Columbia Pike is accessible by bus. See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 17
Background Check: Only for some volunteers, depending on the type of work the volunteer will complete. Please see requirements listed with each opportunity on our idealist.org page.

Northern Virginia Family Service- SERVE
Address: 10056 Dean Drive, Manassas, VA 20110
Name of Contact: Jan Hawkins
Email: jhawkins@nvfs.org
Phone: 703-367-6742
Mission: To empower individuals and families to improve their quality of life and to promote community cooperation and support in responding to family needs.
Opportunities: Homework tutor for youth; Childcare and children's educational and recreational activities; Client Services Assistant; Front desk greeter and client assistant; Administrative Support; Development Assistant; Special events planning, etc.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: All students attend a volunteer orientation and receive training when they begin. A staff member from the program in which they are placed, and from the Volunteer Coordinator supervises students.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 16
Background Check: CPS background check and criminal record name check depending on position.
Other: Interest in helping families and individuals in need.

OAR of Fairfax County
Address: 10640 Page Avenue, Ste. 250, Fairfax, VA 22030
Name of Contact: Muata Langley
Email: mlangley@oarfairfax.org
Phone: 703-246-3033
Mission: To rebuild lives and break the cycle of crime with Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources for offenders and their families to create safer communities.
Opportunities: Visit our website at: http://www.oarfairfax.org/ to learn more about service-learning opportunities.
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: All volunteers receive training and supervision for the position in which they are placed. Continuing education classes are also offered for volunteers on a regular basis.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See CUE Bus Schedules.
Minimum Age: All volunteers must be at least 18 years old and some positions required a volunteer to be 21 years old.
Background Check: All volunteers must submit to background and reference checks.
Other: Criminology, Criminal Justice, Law, Pre-Law, Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, and Social Work are preferred, but others are welcome!

Prince William Juvenile Detention Center
Address: 14873 Dumfries Road, Manassas, VA 20112
Name of Contact: Jayne Frelin
Email: Jfrelin@PWCGOV.org
Phone: 703-791-3559
Mission: Protect the community youth and the staff, prevent injuries and escapes, and provide quality structured programs in human environment, promote healthy social educational emotions and physical development.
Opportunities: Students will participate in small group discussions and educational groups with youth 10-17
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: No more than two interns on each unit with staff. Gmu Interns will always have staff supervision.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? No

Minimum Age: 21
Background Check: Yes, Full Background check with fingerprinting.
Other:

PRS, Inc.
Address: 1761 Old Meadow Road, McLean, VA 22102
Name of Contact: Thomas Schuplin
Email: tschuplin@prsinc.org
Phone: 703-531-2390
Mission: PRS exists so that individuals with mental illness, emotional and/or behavioral disorders achieve personal wellness, recovery and community integration. PRS will efficiently utilize public and private resources to achieve all Board Ends.
Opportunities: Clinical placements; Teaching placements; ESL; Literacy teaching; Non-profit resource development; MIS; Nurse and nurse practitioners.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: PRS, Inc. provides full orientation per state licensing and CARF requirements, and will provide individual or group supervision to occur not less than monthly.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 18
Background Check: Yes; TB test also required.

Rappahannock Area Council For Children and Parents
Address: P.O. Box 7402 Fredericksburg 22404
Name of Contact: Julie Rivnak-McAdam
Email: raccap@raccap.org
Phone: 540-785-6217
Mission To promote positive parenting and educate the public about the prevention of child abuse and neglect in the Greater Fredericksburg area, which includes: Caroline County, the City of Fredericksburg, King George County, Spotsylvania County, and Stafford County.
Opportunities: Children's Program Worker: to administer program lesson plans & activities to the children. Public Education & Events: staff our Public Education booth at various events & assist with fundraising activities. General Office Support: to include grant writing, developing marketing strategies, & program development.
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: All volunteers receive six hours of training on concepts of mutual self-help programs, and the basics of child abuse and neglect reporting. Children's program workers complete five additional hours of program specific training. Volunteers can also participate in quarterly in-service training on applicable topics. The Program Manager and the Executive Director supervise volunteers.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 16
Background Check: All volunteers will have the following background checks completed at training: Child Protective Services, Sex Offender Registry, and Criminal History.
Other: Volunteers must love children and have the ability to relate positively with them. Some knowledge of child development is helpful. Patience is required. Volunteers must love children and have the ability to relate positively with them. Patience is required. Some knowledge of child development is helpful. Skills needed in all areas such as: fundraising, marketing, graphics, office skills, event coordination.

ServiceSource
Address: 6295 Edsall Rd., Suite 175, Alexandria, VA 22312
Name of Contact: James J. Lewis
Email: james.lewis@servicesource.org
Phone: 703-970-3683
Mission: ServiceSource is a leading nonprofit disability resource organization with regional offices and programs located in nine states and the District of Columbia. We serve more than 14,000 individuals with disabilities annually through a range of innovative and valued employment, training, habilitation, housing and other support services. ServiceSource directly employs more than 1,500 individuals on government and commercial affirmative employment contracts, making us one of the largest employers of people with disabilities nationwide.
Opportunities: Internships for undergraduate and graduate students, ranging from communications to person-centered activities. ServiceSource also creates unique job descriptions to fit both student needs. We can accommodate interns at several locations throughout Northern Virginia, including our corporate offices in Alexandria, Chantilly Center and Springfield Center.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: ServiceSource treats each student intern as if they were paid staff in terms of training. They will go through orientation and have several required training sessions. The Manager, Community Relations as well as a direct supervisor will supervise them.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Background Check: Yes; TB test also required.

Seven Corners Children's Center
Address: 6129 Willston Drive, Falls Church, VA 22044
Name of Contact: Mary Ellen Ward
Email: director@sevencornerscc.org
Phone: 703-532-4262
Mission: To provide quality, affordable childcare to low income families from thirty countries. Early Childhood education saves $15 for every $1 spent before six years old.
Opportunities Good volunteer opportunities for students in Early Childhood Education to receive hands-on training for school. Volunteer work could lead to part-time employment.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Volunteers will work with individual classroom teachers and with director.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 16
Background Check: If a student spends time in the classroom, they will need a negative TB result.
Other: Any student is welcome, but opportunities are best for ECE students to aid in their future endeavors.

Special Olympics Virginia
Address: 3212 Skipwith Road, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23294
Name of Contact: Gray Miller
Email: gmiller@specialolympicsva.org
Phone: 804-612-1608
Mission: Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Opportunities: Volunteers as: coaches, assistant coaches, chaperones, and event volunteers. This schedule may not fit within a semester timeframe.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Depends on volunteer role - if interning, the volunteer(s) would be in our Northern Virginia office in Fairfax. Otherwise they would be at events and practices locally.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? No
Minimum Age: 14; Volunteers 8 to 13 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone. There must be at least one chaperone for every four volunteers under 14.
Background Check: Depends on the volunteer role. If the volunteer will be in a position of authority or supervision, or in a position of trust with Special Olympics athletes, a background check is required.
Other: Students interested in working in athletics, or with populations with special needs (specifically, people with intellectual disabilities).

The Arc of Northern VA
Address: 98 N. Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046
Name of Contact: Lynn Ruiz
Email: lruiz@thearcofnova.org
Phone: 703-532-3214
Mission: The Arc of Northern Virginia is a local affiliate of the largest non-profit organization supporting people and families living with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. The mission is to provide service and education navigation locally and on a state level, as well as, information and referral, a special needs trust program, self-advocacy empowerment opportunities, and special events. We distribute weekly updates for families, professionals and individuals living in the cities and counties of Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax.
Opportunities: Non-profit management & office administration; organizing educational seminars for parents of children with disabilities; social-media management; advocacy leaders; helping with a Self-Advocacy group of adults with disabilities. This group meets at Fairfax Government Center on the second Thursdays of the month 6-8pm.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Depending on the projects listed, a service-learner will be assigned a director (Director of Advocacy, Executive Director or the Director of Trusts) to work under and to supervise his/her project. The Executive Director supervises all Arc Directors.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: No; Not required for most programs.
Other: No experience necessary, only an open mind to learn to work with people with disabilities. Former service-learners were from the nonprofit management class, events management class, special education majors and social work school.

The College Place
Address: 13895 Hedgewood Drive, Suite 225, Woodbridge, VA 22193
Name of Contact: Felice Rollins
Email: frollins@ecmc.org
Phone: 703-680-3729
Mission: To help people of all ages pursue opportunities for undergraduate education. We provide information, assistance, and encouragement to help individuals achieve their educational goals.
Opportunities: Newsletter contributor: to coordinate bi-weekly newsletter. Contributors will research scholarships, college information, and career data and submit articles to be distributed to our high school clients.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Since the opportunity primarily involves research and writing, students will be expected to work very independently. Students will submit articles and scholarship research weekly.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? OmniRide/OmniLink system. Located near the intersection of Prince William Parkway and Minnieville Road. See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: No
Background Check: We do not require background checks for volunteers that are working directly for students.
Other: Service-learners are required to have strong writing skills. We welcome students of all majors.

The Nature Conservatory, MD/DC Chapter
Address: 5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 100, Bethesda, MD 20814 (also have a worldwide office in Arlington, VA)
Name of Contact: Kate Arion
Email: karion@tnc.org
Phone: 301-897-8570, ext. 204
Mission: To conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Opportunities: Fieldwork; Tabling for TNC at events.
Can you accommodate student groups? Yes
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: For fieldwork, there would be a lot of supervision, and the orientation would probably just be a quick talk at the location before the work began. For tabling events, there would be little to no supervision. However, the orientation process for that type of activity would take several days so that the students would feel comfortable talking about TNC and answering questions regarding the organization.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 21
Background Check: No

The Pregnancy Center
Address: 10521 Braddock Road Suite D, Fairfax, VA 22030
Name of Contact: Holly Gilbo
Email: holly.gilbo@slmpregnancy.org
Phone: 703-323-8060
Mission: LifeChoices is a faith based, non-profit that offers practical help and emotional support to students facing an unplanned pregnancy.
Opportunities: Interns develop skills to use when interacting with clients, learn community resources and participate in projects. LifeChoice has an internship program that can be adjusted to fulfill class requirements and students' time constraints.
Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: Each student will be supervised by a staff member and will complete a training process that assists students in understanding our mission, practical resources and application with clients.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 18
Background Check: Criminal background check. Completed during application and interview process.
Other: Students with a background in Communication and Psychology have done well in a placement here.

Wright to Read
Address: 414 N. Washington Street, Suite 101, Alexandria, VA 22314
Name of Contact: Luisa Reyes
Email: lreyes@wrighttoread.org
Phone: 703-299-9854
Mission: Wright to Read is an educational program that promotes literacy through tutoring and mentoring of elementary school students and outreach to the Alexandria community.
Opportunities: Two on-going volunteer opportunities: After School Reading Program; Tutor/Mentor Program. Both programs involve working one-on-one with elementary school students, helping to improve their literacy by reading books and working on different comprehension activities.
Can you accommodate student groups? We don't regularly have projects for groups, but we have occasionally come up with projects for groups. We are also trying to expand our after-school program and if we could get a group of students to commit one afternoon a week, then we could definitely do a student group.
Application Process: Wright to Read's Volunteers attend an orientation where we go over the program, requirements, and the application process. All of our Volunteers are invited to attend a training.For our Volunteers who work in our Tutor/Mentor program, we also require them to do a criminal background check and screening.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? Yes, but since we serve the City of Alexandria, if they are Tutor/Mentors, they may work with their student all throughout the city. Our Volunteers usually meet in the libraries and many are accessible via bus. Many also offer parking if the Volunteer is driving. For the Tutor/Mentor program, we encourage our Volunteers to be able to drive their students to and from the library.
Minimum Age: 18
Background Check: Depends on the Program.

Wesley Housing
Address: 5515 Cherokee Avenue, Suite 200
Name of Contact: Susan Parrott
Email: sparrott@whdc.org
Phone: 703-642-3830 ext. 211
Mission: Our mission is to develop, own, operate, preserve, and maintain affordable housing and sustain quality communities for low- and moderate-income persons in Northern Virginia.

Opportunities: Wesley Housing operates three Community Resource Centers. One is located in Arlington, one in Falls Church, and one in Alexandria. Centers offer programming for adults and children. After school program assistants help with homework, enrichment activities, and computer instruction.

Can you accommodate student groups? No
Please describe the type of supervision and orientation that students will receive: The service-learner will have supervision available daily if necessary. Service-learners and staff will work side-by-side.
Is your organization accessible via public transportation? See Metro Trip Planner.
Minimum Age: 18
Background Check: No
Other: