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George Mason University and the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement offers this Volunteer Opportunities List solely as a public service to the members of the university community. The University and the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement makes 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 check with the agency to find out if it provides any insurance or liability coverage for its volunteers.
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ACTS/Turning Points
P.O. Box 74, Dumfries, VA 22026
Web: www.actspwc.org
Contact: Cathy Pessolano, Program Director
Email: TurningPoints_CathyP@comcast.net
Phone: 703-221-4460 x 24 Fax: 703-221-3585
Mission: To eliminate and alleviate domestic violence in Prince William County and cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.
Opportunities: Group Facilitators: Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s groups; Safe House Mentor: assist women with writing resumes, budgeting, and interview skills; Court Advocate: bilingual individual working with Latino women in court advocacy; Administrative Assistants
Hours: M – F day and evening hours
Requirements: Must be 17 or older, possible background check
Metro Accessible: Yes, Omni-Link --PWC
Takes Groups: No
AHC Inc. Berkeley Community Center
2910 S. Glebe Rd. 1st Floor Arlington, VA 22206
Web: www.ahcinc.org
Contact: Laura Harms, Resident Services Manager
Email: harms@ahcinc.org
Phone: 703-684-3952 Fax: 703-486-0653
Mission: ACH Inc. exists to preserve the supply of affordable housing for low and moderate income families and enhances the quality of life in the neighborhoods where they are located.
Opportunities: After school program assistance for children and teens. Adult classes in English, computers, and citizenship.
Hours: 3:45-6pm Mon-Thur
Requirements: On the job training provided
Metro Accessible: 23A and 10B buses from Pentagon City or Ballston
Takes Group: Yes, for special projects
AHC Inc. Fort Henry Gardens
2470 S. Lowell St. Arlington, VA 22206
Web: www.ahcinc.org
Contact: Rebecca Gebhardt, Resident Services Coordinator
Email: gebhardt@ahcinc.org
Phone: 703-271-7297 Fax: 703-271-7136
Mission: ACH Inc. exists to preserve the supply of affordable housing for low and moderate income families and enhances the quality of life in the neighborhoods where they are located.
Opportunities: Tutors, social/development program for teens, after-school program assistance for grades K-5. Organic Community Garden help, Daytime Preschool assistance
Hours: Day/Evening hours vary by project
Requirements: Experience with children, youth and gardening a plus.
Metro Accessible: Metro bus 23A or 10B
Takes Groups: Yes
AHC Inc.
2300 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22201
Web: www.ahcinc.org
Contact: Jennifer Cavaliere, Assistant Director of Resident Services
Email:
Phone: 703-486-0626 ext 154 Fax: 703-486-0653
Mission: ACH Inc. exists to preserve the supply of affordable housing for low and moderate income families and enhances the quality of life in the neighborhoods where they are located.
Opportunities: After school program assistants for academic and enrichment program planning and implementation.
Hours: M-F 4-6pm W 2-6pm
Requirements: Majors in Education, Psychology or Social Work preferred.
Metro Accessible: Yes, Courthouse metro
Takes Groups: yes
AHC Inc. Virginia Gardens Community Center
1710 S. Taylor St. Basement Computer Center Arlington, VA 22204
Web: www.ahcinc.org
Contact: Mary Zambrano, Resident Services Manager
Email: zambranom@ahcinc.org
Phone: 703-521-0974 Fax: 703-486-0653
Mission: ACH Inc. exists to preserve the supply of affordable housing for low and moderate income families and enhances the quality of life in the neighborhoods where they are located.
Opportunities: Teen tutoring, after school program
Hours: M, T, W 2:30-8; Th2:30-6
Requirements: Experience with children required.
Metro Accessible: yes, Ballston station, take bus 22A, get off at 16th street and Four Mile Run
Takes Groups: No
Alcohol and Drug Services
3900 Jermantown Rd. Suite 200 Fairfax, VA 22030
Web: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/ads
Contact: Kay Rankin, Manager, Volunteer and Intern Program
Email: kay.rankin@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-934-8752 Fax: 703-934-8742
Opportunities: Clerical support, data entry, child care, mentoring, recreation assistance, and students in SOCW 301, 359
Hours: Varies, depending upon position.
Requirements: Training required. Contact organization for days/times, possible background check
Alexandria Adult Day Services
1108 Jefferson St. Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact: Kimberly Taylor-Davis, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Email: kimberly.taylor-davis@alexandriava.gov
Phone: 703-838-4224 Fax: 703-519-3312
Mission: Provide caregivers with a needed break and the comfort of knowing that their loved ones will spend their day with friends and in activities they enjoy.
Opportunities: Individual and group work with program participants.
Hours: M-F 9-5
Requirements: Minimum shift of 4 hours/day weekly and a current PPD test
Metro Accessible: yes
Takes Groups: no
Alexandria City Manager's Office
301 King St, Rm 3400, Alexandria, VA 22314
Web: www.alexandriava.gov
Contact: Jennifer Harris, Communications Officer
Email: jennifer.harris@alexandria.gov
Phone: 703-838-5028 Fax: 703-836-6476
Mission: Promote city programs and services to the residents of Alexandria
Opportunities: Coordinating new media on television and the internet, edit documents and layout/produce publi relations materials
Hours: M-F 8-5
Requirements: Public speaking skills helpful
Metro Accessible: Yes, King St
Takes Groups: no
Alexandria Victim/Witness Assistance Program
520 King St. Suite 301 Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact: Lisa Bowman, Victim Services Specialist
Email: lisa.bowman@alexandriava.gov
Phone: 703-838-4100 Fax: 703-838-3897
Mission: To provide information, support and advocacy for victims of crime in the City of Alexandria to aid in their recovery from that crime.
Opportunities: Accompany crime victims and witnesses to court hearings, make telephone calls, send letters and data entry.
Hours: T, F 8:30am- 12:30pm
Requirements: 4 hour shift/weekly
Metro Accessible: Yes, King St
Takes Groups: No
Alternative House
P.O. Box 694 Dunn Loring, VA 22027
Web: www.thealternativehouse.org
Contact: Susan Guido, Director of Development & Volunteer Coordinator
Email: susie_guido@thealternativehouse.org
Contact 2: Milena Weeks, Volunteer Program Associate
Phone: 703-506-9191 Fax: 703-506-8949
Mission: To provide support at-risk children, youth and families through counseling, shelter, crisis intervention and neighborhood outreach.
Opportunities: Youth program assistance and answer crisis hotline calls
Hours: 7days/week 9am-10pm
Requirements: Background check
Metro Accessible: Yes
Takes Groups: No
Alzheimer's Association
11240 Waples Mill Rd. Fairfax, VA 22030
Web: www.alz.org
Contact: Barbara McCurry, Family Services Manager
Email: Barbara.mccurry@alz.org
Phone: 703-359-4440 x106 Fax: 703-359-4441
Mission: To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through promotion of brain health.
Opportunities: Data entry, general office/clerical, attend health fairs, fund raising.
Hours: M-F 9-5
Requirements: None required
Metro Accessible: Yes, via CUE bus
Takes Groups: Possibly
Alzheimer's Family Day Center
2812 Old Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22031
Web: www.alzheimersfdc.org
Contact: Tori Combs , Communications Coordinator
Email: afdc@alzheimersfdc.org
Phone: 703-204-4664 Fax: 703-204-0509
Mission: To enhance the well being and quality of life of each person throughout the course of illness, through therapeutic and innovative approaches; to promote caregiver wellness through education and support
Opportunities: Interact with participants, help with activities and meals, general assistance, help with activities, assist with meals.
Hours: M-F 7:30am - 5:30pm (no evenings or weekends)
Requirements: Application, one reference, recent negative TB test, orientation
Metro Accessible: Yes, Dunn Loring Metro (1.5miles away)
Takes Groups: Small groups for special projects
ARC of Northern Virginia
98 N. Washington St Falls Church, VA 22046
Web: www.thearcofnova.org
Contact: Lynn Ruiz, Director of Community Relations
Email: lruiz@thearcofnova.org
Phone: 703-532-3214x114 Fax: 703-532-3398
Mission: To provide advocacy, education, training, and direct service programs so that all citizens, regardless of ability, have a chance to live in their community, work a meaningful job, learn with peers, enjoy stable family and plan for secure future.
Opportunities: Non-profit management, case management, and clerical support, event coordination
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: None required
Metro Accessible: Yes, Falls Church metro & metro bus
Takes Groups: yes
Area Agency on Aging
12011 Government Center Pkwy Suite 708 Fairfax, VA 22035
Web: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/service/aaa
Contact: Trina Mayhan-Webb, Regional Volunteer Manager
Email: trina.mayhan-webb@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-704-6075 Fax: 703-324-3583
Mission: To promote, support, and maintain the quality of life and independence for adults and seniors, yard work
Opportunities: Run errands, light housekeeping, read mail and visit
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: background check by agency (can take up to 3 weeks)
Metro Accessible: No
Takes Groups: Yes
Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless
3103 N. 9th Rd. Arlington, VA 22201
Web: www.aachhomeless.org
Contact: Serena Bonora, Director of Volunteer Services
Email: sbonora@aachhomeless.org
Phone: 703-522-1371 Fax: 703-525-0750
Mission: To provide homeless families a foundation to rebuild their lives
Opportunities: Work with children in shelters, interact during play time and tutoring
Hours: T-Th 7-8pm, some Saturday hours
Requirements: None required
Metro Accessible: Yes, Clarendon Metro
Takes Groups: Yes
Arlington Community Foundation
2525 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22201
Web: www.arlcf.org
Contact: Wanda Pierce, Executive Director
Email: wpierce@arlcf.org
Phone: 703-243-4785 Fax: 703-243-4796
Mission: To improve community life through philanthropy.
Opportunities: Website editing, marketing scholarship program to HS students, planning special events.
Hours: M-F, occasional evenings
Requirements: Marketing/sales, website and writing, interest in events management.
Metro Accessible: Yes, Clarendon or Courthouse Metro
Takes Groups: For special projects
Association of Psychological Science
1133 15th St, NW Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005
Web: www.psychologicalscience.org
Contact: Intern Coordinator
Email: intern@psychologicalscience.org
Phone: 202-293-9300 Fax: 202-293-9350
Mission: Promote, protect, and advance interests of scientifically oriented psychology in research, application, teaching and improvement of human welfare.
Opportunities: Internship positions in publications, graphic design, marketing and membership
Hours: 10 hr. Min. 2 full days (8:30a-5p) preferred
Requirements: Excellent writing skills
Metro Accessible: McPherson Square Metro, Farragut North Metro
Takes Groups: No
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Bethany House of Northern Virginia
6121 Lincolnia Rd. Suite 303 Alexandria, VA 22312
Web: www.bhnv.org
Contact: Catherine Hassinger, Executive Director
Email: chassinger@bhnv.org
Phone: 703-658-9500 Fax: 703-658-9522
Mission: Provides temp shelter for abused spouses and their children
Opportunities: Case management for clients including, service plans, assessments, documentation, notes, entrance/exit interviews. Non-profit administration assistance including financial, marketing, graphics and web development.
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: Social work and Psychology majors for work with clients. Other tasks open to students of business, non-profit or related work.
Metro Accessible: Van Dorn Metro
Takes Groups: For special projects
Birmingham Green
8605 Centreville Rd. Manassas, VA 20110
Web: www.birminghamgreen.org
Contact: Joan S. Thomas, LCSW, Social Svcs Director
Email: jthomas@birminghamgreen.org
Phone: 703-257-0935 Fax: 703-257-6242
Mission: Nursing home and adult residential care, who are elderly, disabled and who are referred by local departments of social services.
Opportunities: Design and deliver groups, activities and programs for the residents. Assist with support groups, care planning and art therapy
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: Majors in psychology, social work, mental health, and students in aging studies, recreation/art therapy, possible background check
Metro Accessible:
Takes Groups: For special projects, research, events planning, IT
Blue Ridge Assistance Dogs, Inc.
8600 Smith Lane, Manassas, VA 20112
Web: www.BlueRidgeAssistanceDogs.org
Contact: Lydia Wade-Driver, Executive Director
Email: DogManners@aol.com
Phone: 703-369-5878 Fax:
Mission: Provide assistance dogs to children and adults with mobility impairments, balance problems, seizures, autism, and low blood sugar, enhancing their quality of life by bringing independence and companionship.
Opportunities: Grant research, Events Planning, Administrative, Training
Hours: 9am -9pm M - Sat
Requirements: Comfort with dogs, office skills; or able to help with an event
Metro Accessible: No
Takes Groups: Up to 10 students
Bonnie Brae Elementary School
5420 Sideburn Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032
Web: www.fcps.edu/BonnieBraeES
Contact: Kathy Salewski, Counselor
Email: kathleen.salewski@fcps.edu
Phone: 703-321-3936 Fax: 703-321-3997
Mission: To work together to promote and model intellectual curiosity, creative expression, acceptance and respect for all people and cultures, as we continue our growth as lifelong learners.
Opportunities: Listen to children read, read with children, assist with assignments, keep child focused to complete an assignment, or work with a small group of children to complete an assignment.
Hours: M-F 9-3:15
Requirements: None required
Metro Accessible:
Takes Groups: 4 - 6
Breast Cancer Network of Strength
441 Carlisle Drive, Suite C, Herndon, VA 20170
Web: www.networkofstrength.org/midatlantic
Contact: Debbie Hayes, Volunteer Coordinator
Email: dhayes@networkofstrength.org
Phone: 703-437-9595 Fax: 703-437-8387
Mission: To ensure, through information, empowerment and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone.
Opportunities: Help in administrative office or at events.
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: None required
Metro Accessible: No
Takes Groups: Yes, special events
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Capital Area Food Bank
645 Taylor St. NE Washington, DC 20017
Web: www.capitalareafoodbank.org
Contact: Lee W. Johnson, Human Resource Director
Email: johnsonl@cfoodbank.org
Phone: 202-526-5344 Fax: 703-587-1330
Mission: To feed people who suffer from hunger by acquiring and distributing food through a network of feeding programs and to educate the community about hunger and nutrition.
Opportunities: Warehouse picking and community outreach.
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: None required
Metro Accessible: Fairfax Cue Bus
Takes Groups: No
Capital Region Earth Force
PO Box 2447, Alexandria, VA 22301
Web: www.earthforce.org/section/offices/capitalregion
Contact: Jennifer McDonnell, Executive Director
Email: jmcdonnell@earthforce.org
Phone: 703-519-6867 Fax: 703-299-9485
Mission: Engages young people as active citizens who improve the environment and their communities now and in the future.
Opportunities: Working field assisting classes with environmental tasks. Administrative work: web page up keep, newsletter, grant management, logistics for classes.
Hours: M-F 8a-5:30p
Requirements: None required
Metro Accessible: Braddock Metro
Takes Groups: Yes, for field work only
Carousel Child Care Center
3408 Woodburn Rd. Annandale, VA 22003
Contact: Vicky Anderson, Executive Director
Email: cchldcarc@aol.com
Phone: 703-560-7676 Fax: 703-560-7676
Mission: To provide quality care in a safe and loving environment.
Opportunities: Curriculum development and teaching, administrative support
Hours: M-F 9a-12p
Requirements: Some experience with children required
Metro Accessible: No
Takes Groups: No
CDI Head Start serving Arlington County, VA
4350 North Fairfax Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact: Isha Barrie or Kayrn Barnes, Ed Coord/ Hlth Coord
Email: RNRATCHO01@aol.com(Carney's)
Phone: 703-807-2654 Fax: 703-807-2658
Mission: To provide opportunities to learn and grow, supporting children and families in our community.
Opportunities: Student teaching in Head Start Classroom, Lesson Plans, Classroom Observations, Developmental Screenings, Monitoring, Data Entering, Public Health nursing (taking BP, vision, height, weight)
Hours: M-F 7:30am-4pm
Requirements: Needs a TB test and physical
Metro Accessible:
Takes Groups: Yes, but separate classrooms
Celebrate Fairfax, Inc.
12000 Government Center Parkway, Ste 247, Fairfax, VA 22035
Web: www.celebratefairfax.com
Contact: Meagan Lindsay, Manager of Communications & Outreach
Phone: 703-324-5457 Fax: 703-222-9784
Mission: Celebrating Fairfax County and its communities
Opportunities: February through June we will be doing all of the preparations and planning for our major event, the Celebrate Fairfax Festival.
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: Must be at least 20 years old
Metro Accessible: Yes, Metrobus, Fairfax Connector
Takes Groups: Only during festival
Central Fairfax Services, Inc.
6860 Commercial Dr. Springfield, VA 22151
Web: www.centralfairfaxservices.org
Contact: Jacquelyn Scholl, Human Resource Manager
Email: jscholl@centralfairfaxserv.org
Phone: 703-354-0900 Fax: 703-354-0008
Mission: To work proactively with organizations that enhance the quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities and will educate and inform the public about fulfilled lives for people with developmental disabilities.
Opportunities: Attend meetings, one on one with individuals and group work
Hours: M-F 8:30-4:30
Requirements: An interest to work with individuals with developmental disabilities, possible background check
Metro Accessible:
Takes Groups: Possibly
CentroNia/Family Literacy Programs
1420 Columbia Rd Washington, DC 20009
Web: www.centronia.org
Contact: Irma Rivera, Family Literacy Program Coord
Email: irivera@centronia.org
Phone: 202-332-4200 x178 Fax: 202-745-2362
Mission: Educating children and youth and strengthening families in a bilingual, multicultural community.
Opportunities: Tutoring children on a one-on-one basis in reading and math
Hours: 2-5 days a week, min. 2 hours a day
Requirements: Previous experience with children a plus, 18+ Job training provided
Metro Accessible: Columbia Heights Metro
Takes Groups: Yes
The Child and Family Network Centers
3701 A Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305
Web: www.cfnc-online.org
Contact: Kate Lyng
Email: klyng@cfnc-online.org
Phone: 703-836-02140x235 Fax: 703-836-3180
Mission: To provide caring, high-quality free education and related services to at-risk children and families in their own neighborhoods to prepare and empower them for success in school and life.
Opportunities: Tutor, practice English conversation with families, help them write English, teaching computer skill, development & marketing
Hours: Tues or Thurs 9am - 2:30pm
Requirements: able attend 3hr beginning ESL course, able to come regularly for 10 - 12 weeks once or twice a week
Metro Accessible: the closest metro stop is Braddock Road Metro station
Takes Groups: possibly
Childhelp Children's Center of Virginia
11230 Waples Mill Road, Suite 105, Fairfax, VA 22030
Web: www.childhelp.org
Contact: Nicholas Hudson , Volunteer Program Manager
Email: nhudson@childhelp.org
Phone: 703-208-1500 Fax: 703-208-1540
Mission: Meet the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children. We focus our efforts on advocacy, prevention, treatment, and community outreach.
Opportunities: Therapy Department intern, mentor and tutor program
Hours: M-F 9-5
Requirements: Minimum 10hrs/week
Metro Accessible: metrobus
Takes Groups: Occassionally
Children's National Medical Center
111 Michigan Ave. Washington, DC 20010
Web: www.childrensnational.org
Contact: Katie Ahrens, Volunteer Team Leader
Email: kahrens@cnmc.org
Phone: 202-476-2062 x2181 Fax: 202-476-3784
Mission: Improve health outcomes for children regionally, nationally and internationally. Be a leader in creating innovative solutions to pediatric healthcare problems. Excel in care, advocacy, research, and education to meet the unique needs of children, adolesce
Opportunities: Provide play activities and companionship for children and teenagers who are hospitalized.
Hours: Daytime, evenings and weekends-2 hour shifts
Requirements: Must make a one year commitment to the hospital and to fulfill a min. of 100 service hours each year.
Metro Accessible: Brookland Metro
Takes Groups:
The College Place
8292 Shoppers Square, Manassas, VA 20111
Web: www.TheCollegePlace.com
Contact: Felice Douglas
Email: fdouglas@ecmc.org
Phone: 703-368-3729 Fax: 703-368-4274
Mission: To empower all people through the opportunity of education beyond high school by providing a source of information, assistance, and encouragement to help individuals realize their educational aspirations
Opportunities: Enrollment Advisory
Hours: T,W,Th 9:30am - 6pm, Fri 9:30am - 5pm, Sat 9:30am - 2pm
Requirements: Good communication
Metro Accessible:
Takes Groups: Yes
Community Residences Inc.
14160 Newbrook Dr. Chantilly, VA 20151
Web: www.comres.org
Contact: Barbara Bush, Director of Development
Email: bbush@comres.org
Phone: 703-841-7768 Fax: 703-824-2341
Mission: To provide quality services that enable individuals with a wide range of disabilities to live as independently as possible
Opportunities: Group home improvement projects
Hours: M-F 9-5 and/or evenings and weekends
Requirements: Min 4 hr shift
Metro Accessible:
Takes Groups: up to 12 volunteers
CrisisLink
2503 D North Harrison St #114, Arlington, VA 22207
Web: www.crisislink.org
Contact: Lindsay Paulette-Chapman, MSW
Email: volunteer@crisislink.org
Phone: 703-527-6016 Fax: 703-516-6767
Mission: To provide quality services that enable individuals with a wide range of disabilities to live as independently as possible
Opportunities: Group home improvement projects
Hours: M-F 9-5 and/or evenings and weekends
Requirements: Min 4 hr shift
Metro Accessible:
Takes Groups: up to 12 volunteers
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David R. Pinn Community Center
10225 Zion Dr. Fairfax, VA 22032
Web: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec/Comm_Ctr/Pinn.htm
Contact: Ned Barnes, Director
Email: ned.barnes@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-250-9181 Fax: 703-250-2924
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 lifestyle and responding to community challenge.
Opportunities: Program and facilitate activities with school-aged children, teenagers, and senior citizens.
Hours: M-F 3p-6p, Fridays and Saturdays 6p-9p
Requirements: None required
Metro Accessible: Within walking distance of GMU Fairfax campus
Takes Groups: Yes
Doorways for Women and Families
P.O.Box 100185 Arlington, VA 22210
Web: www.doorwaysva.org
Contact: Candace Lopez, Community Resource Manager
Email: clopez@doorwaysva.org
Phone: 703-522-8858x13
Mission: Empowers women and families who are abused, homeless, or at risk to live safe, secure, and self-sufficient lives. Provide prevention services and educate the community.
Opportunities: Plan programs, update website, data entry, increase community awareness.
Hours: 10a-4p
Requirements: Communication and public relations, event planning, volunteer management.
Metro Accessible: Clarendon or Courthouse Metro
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ECDC Enterprise Development Group
901 S.Highland St. Arlington, VA 22204
Web: www.entdevgroup.org
Contact: Roman Corpuz, Development and Marketing
Email: roman.corpuz@entdevgroup.org
Phone: 703-685-0510 Fax: 703-685-4200
Mission: Promotes economic self-sufficiency for low to moderate income people in northern Virginia by providing affordable financial services and new community development.
Opportunities: Administrative work, marketing, community outreach, website, and data basing.
Hours: M-F 9-5
Requirements: Not mandatory: Foreign language, finance, marketing, micro finance, training, outreach.
Metro Accessible: Yes, bus from Ballston or Pentagon City Metro
Takes Groups: Yes, special events, team projects, and one-time efforts
Equal Footing Foundation
2214 Rock Hill Rd. Suite 300 Herndon, VA 20170
Web: www.efooting.org
Contact: Colleen M. Hahn, Executive Director
Email: chahn@nvtc.org
Phone: 703-904-7878x231 Fax: 703-904-8008
Mission: Serves students 8 – 18 through youth development and educational programs delivered through our “Computer Clubhouse” initiative. Our goal is to provide an equal opportunity environment where youth can access tools needed to successfully compete with a skilled and educated workforce. We accomplish this by funding, launching and sustaining Computer Clubhouses in partnership with local governments, businesses, and other non-profit entities. The Computer Clubhouses we support are centrally located within established community center, in close proximity to schools and bus routes for easy after school access. The result is an innovative and safe after-school learning center where children ages 8 – 18, many of whom do not have access to technology at home, work with adult mentors to learn, develop, and explore their potential.
Opportunities: Non-profit administration/tasks including general office duties, mailings, scheduling, record keeping, grant research, marketing and communications and event planning.
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: Minimum of 8 hours weekly. Required skills in MS office, power point, excel and outlook.
Metro Accessible: No
Takes Groups: No
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FACETS
10565 Fairfax Blvd, Suite 10 Fairfax, VA 22030
Web: www.facetscares.org
Contact: Amy Green, Director of Volunteers
Email: volunteer@facetscares.org
Phone: 703-352-5090 Fax: 703-352-5088
Mission: To build strong families and safe communities by improving the quality of life for impoverished men, women and children through comprehensive programs addressing physical, spiritual and emotional needs.
Opportunities: Tutoring, mentoring, ESOL, Computer Instruction, Boys & Girls Groups, Art Clubs, Dance, Adminstrative Assistance, Client Transportation
Hours: M-F 8:30-8p some Sat.
Requirements: Interest in social work, community involvement, and working with homeless or low-income youth and/or adults, possible background check
Metro Accessible: Within walking distance of the Fairfax Campus
Takes Groups: Yes, various projects available such as: homework help, after school events, holiday drive preparations, etc
Fairfax County Community and Recreation Services
Franconia Springfield Senior Center
6300 Beulah St. Alexandria, VA 22310
Web: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec
Contact: Anne Chase, Acting Director
Email: anne.slee@co.fairfax.va.us
Phone: 703-924-9762 Fax: 703-924-9763
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 challenge.
Opportunities: Develops, plans, coordinate, carries out, and facilitates the involvement of seniors in recreational activities, educational programs, health and wellness programs and special events.
Hours: M-F 9a-2p. Preferred time to instruct class Tuesday mornings at 10:30a or afternoon 12:30p
Requirements: Teach an hour long class twice a week for an 8 week session or two times a week provides support to senior center, possible background check
Metro Accessible: Yes
Takes Groups: Yes
Fairfax County Human Rights Commission
12000 Government Center Pkwy Suite 318 Fairfax, VA 22035
Web: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hrc
Contact: Pamela Gray, Supervisor
Email: pamela.gray@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-324-2953
Mission: To institute an affirmative human rights program at positive efforts to eliminate discrimination and provide citizen recourse for discriminatory acts.
Opportunities: Updating, maintaining and designing the agency's website.
Hours: Weekends
Requirements: HTML, proofreading and basic web knowledge
Metro Accessible: Vienna Metro, Fairfax Cue bus
Takes Groups: No
Fairfax County Public Library
12000 Government Center Pkwy Suite 324 Fairfax, VA 22035
Web: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library
Contact: Kate Strotman, Programming Coordinator
Email: katie.strotman@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-324-8333 Fax: 703-222-3193
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
Opportunities: Check back in Spring 2009 for opportunities
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: None required
Metro Accessible: Fairfax Cue Bus
Takes Groups: No
Fairfax County Public Library-Training Dept.
12000 Government Center Pkwy Suite 324 Fairfax, VA 22035
Web: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library
Contact: Bonnie Kline, Training Assistant
Email: bonnie.kline@fairfaxcounty.gov/library
Phone: 703-324-8421 Fax: 703-222-3193
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
Opportunities: Updating inventory
Hours: M-F 9:30-5
Requirements: None required
Metro Accessible: Fairfax Cue Bus
Takes Groups: Not this dept, but possibly the Library’s volunteer office
Fairfax Partnership for Youth
12011 Government Center Parkway 10th Flr, Fairfax, VA 22035
Web: www.fairfaxyouth.org
Contact: Linda Gawthrop, After-School Network Coordinator
Email: linda.gawthrop@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-324-5580 Fax: 703-222-9792
Mission: Provide leadership in bringing the community and our youth together to promote positive youth development and advocate against youth violence.
Opportunities:
Hours: flexible
Requirements: 18 or older
Metro Accessible: yes via Cue bus
Takes Groups: yes
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
3905 Railroad Ave, Suite 202 N, Fairfax, VA 22030
Web: www.fairfaxsymphony.org
Contact: Tara Francke, Patron Services Manager
Email: tfrancke@fairfaxsymphony.org
Phone: 703-563-1990 Fax: 703-293-9349
Mission: 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: Office help in: Marketing, Developing, Concert Production details. Educational program: help in set-up at Fairfax Country public schools. Concert Assistance: in lobby of GMU Center for the Arts on concert nights
Hours: M – F 9am – 5pm, concerts once a month on Saturday 6pm – 11pm
Requirements: skills and interest in the arts and nonprofit organization required
Metro Accessible: yes via Cue bus
Takes Groups: yes, at concerts or other special events
Friends of Guest House
1 East Luray Ave. Alexandria, VA 22301
Web: www.friendsofguesthouse.org
Contact: Kari Galloway, Executive Director
Email: director@friendsofguesthouse.org
Phone: 703-549-8072 Fax: 703-549-8073
Mission: To provide female ex-offenders the structure, supervision, support and assistance they need to become self-sufficient and responsible members of the community.
Opportunities: Case management, plan health appointments, counseling, educational counseling, answer phones, case notes and research projects.
Hours: M-F 8-5
Requirements: Good communication and people skills, possible background check
Metro Accessible: Yes
Takes Groups: No
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George Mason University Eldercare Service
Human Resources and Payroll Dept. 4087 University Dr. MS3C3 Fairfax, VA 22030
Web: http://eldercare.gmu.edu
Contact: Patrice Winter, Eldercare Services
Email: ecare@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-1802 Fax: 703-993-2601
Mission: To provide services to faculty and staff, as they seek to balance the responsibilities of work and care giving of elder family members.
Opportunities: Flexible
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: Positive attitude, ability to maintain confidentiality, desire to learn, and make a difference.
Metro Accessible: Within walking distance of Fairfax campus
Takes Groups: No
George Mason University Women & Gender Studies Center
4400 University Dr, MS5B6, Fairfax, VA 22030. Johnson Ctr Rm 240K
Contact: Vicki Kirsch, Associate Director
Email: vkirsch@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-2897 Fax: 703-993-1808
Mission: To provide academic programs in women's and gender issues, to promote student outreach, and to support gender-related research.
Opportunities: Maintain center library, assist in ongoing programming, assist in creating and facilitating groups, assist in campus and community outreach
Hours:
Requirements: n/a
Metro Accessible: Yes
Takes Groups: No
Girls Outreach Program
1400 N.Uhle St.Suite 303 Arlington, VA 22201
Contact: Tara Magee, Program Coordinator
Email: tmagee@arlingtonva.us
Phone: 703-228-0425 Fax: 703-228-0756
Mission: To promote change in the lives of adolescent Court involved females by providing a therapeutic after school.
Opportunities: Assist counselors in the day to day operation.
Hours: M-F 2:30pm – 7pm
Requirements: Must be at least 20years old.
Metro Accessible: Yes
Good Shepherd Housing
8305 Richmond Hwy Alexandria, VA 22309
Web: www.goodhousing.org
Contact: Karen Jupiter, Director of Development
Email: kjupiter@goodhousing.org
Phone: 703-768-9404 Fax: 703-708-9419
Mission: To prevent homelessness, provide community support, and promote self-sufficiency.
Opportunities: Development, events planning, administrative work
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: Basic Computer Skills
Metro Accessible: Yes, metro to bus
Takes Groups: No
Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads
3440 S. Jefferson St. Falls Church, VA 22041
Web: www.goodwinhouse.org
Contact: Karla Rivera, Volunteer Coordinator
Email: krivera@goodwinhouse.org
Phone: 703-578-7671 Fax: 703-578-7519
Mission: To support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and the people who care for them through a faith-based, non-profit organization affiliated with the Episcopal Church.
Opportunities: General administration, friendly visits, readers, art/music program assistance, computer training for residents.
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: Minimum of 10 hours. Application and background check required.
Metro Accessible: Ballston Metro, 25J Bus
Takes Groups: Yes, performers and possible garden work
Greater Washington Sports Alliance
1725 I St. NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20006
Web: www.nationalmarathon.com
Contact: Jay Jacob Wind, Volunteer Director
Email: volunteer@nationalmarathon.com
Phone: 703-505-3567 Fax: 703-521-6157
Mission: To bring world class marathon running to the stress of Washington DC and Prince George's county MD on Saturday March 25, to benefit children's charities in DC and MD.
Opportunities: Course Marshalls, first aid providers, meet and greet, registration, communication and events management.
Hours: 3-7p march 23, 9a-9p 3/24, 5a-2p 3/25
Requirements: Computer skills useful, not required
Metro Accessible: Yes
Takes Groups: Aid stations for water and first aid
Greenbrier Learning Center
5401 S. 7th Rd. Arlington, VA 22204
Web: www.gblc.org
Contact: Lauren Cranman, Director of Programs
Email: laurenc@gblc.org
Phone: 703-379-6488 x101 Fax: 703-379-2996
Mission: Promote education, youth leadership and strong families through structured enrichment programs beyond the school day. Utilizing a community-driven approach, we foster academic achievement and personal growth among our after-school students, act as a resource for the youth and adults, and increase collaboration among service providers in Northern Virginia.
Opportunities: Homework help, assist staff with recreational and learning activities, and possible assist with adult workshops.
Hours: Elementary: M-F 3-6p, W 1-5p; Mon + Tues evenings 6 - 8pm
Requirements: Experience with children a plus, possible background check
Metro Accessible: Ballston Metro station, bus 25 or 22A
Takes Groups: No
Greenspring Village
7470 Spring Village Dr. Springfield, VA 22150
Web: www.greenspringvillage.com
Contact: Elke Martin, Volunteer Programmer
Email: elmartin@ericsonmail.com
Phone: 703-313-7800x4780 Fax: 703-923-4651
Mission: At Greenspring Village, a continuing care retirement community, we share our gifts to create a community that celebrates life.
Opportunities: Assist in TV studio, rehab/outpatient gym, programming department, and day program
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: Interest in working with senior citizens
Metro Accessible: Springfield Metro, free shuttle
Takes Groups: No
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Habitat Restore of Northern Virginia
7770-6 Richmond Highway Alexandria, VA 22306
Web: www.restorenova.org
Contact: Steve Greene, Director of Volunteers
Email: sgreene@hfhnv.org
Phone: 703-521-9890 x101 Fax: 703-521-9893
Mission: To sell donated new and used building and home improvement materials below market value, in order to build decent, affordable homes for families in need.
Opportunities: Picking up and receiving donations, stocking shelves, customer assistance, and run cash register.
Hours: M-F 10-5 Sat. 9-5
Requirements: None required
Metro Accessible: Yes
Takes Groups: Up to 10
Higher Achievement
317 8th St. NE Washington, DC 20002
Web: www.higherachievement.org
Contact: Alison Edwards, Assistant Center Director
Email: alexandriaacd@higherachievement.org
Phone: 202-375-7726 Fax: 202-544-3644
Mission: To develop critical academic behaviors, habits and attitudes in the DC's most academically motivated and underserved middle school children in order to improve their grades, standardized test scores, and attendance; and increase their educational opportunities
Opportunities: Teach a small group of middle school children.
Hours: M,T,Th 6-8p
Requirements: Preferable that volunteers have experience working with Middle School students, either tutoring, teaching or mentoring. Each mentor should commit to a 2 hour block I day each week for 26 weeks.
Metro Accessible: Yes
Takes Groups: Yes
Homestretch, Inc.
370 S. Washington St. Suite 400 Falls Church, VA 22046
Web: homestretch-inc.org
Contact: Marc Hosmer, Child Services Coordinator
Email: mhosmer@homestretch-inc.org
Phone: 703-237-2035x127 Fax: 703-237-4540
Mission: To empower homeless families with children under age 18 in Northern Virginia to return to stable housing and self-sufficiency by giving them the skills, knowledge, and hope they need to become productive participants in the community.
Opportunities: ESL Teaching Assistants and GED Tutors
Hours: Wednesday evenings. 7-8 pm for workshop placement. Variable for other types of work.
Requirements: Students must be available from 6:30-8:30pm on Wednesday evenings plus necessary planning time. Training will be provided.
Metro Accessible: Yes, by bus
Takes Groups:
Horton's Kids , Inc.
110 Maryland Ave, N.E.
Web: hortonskids.org
Contact: Tia Smith
Email: tia@hortonskids.org
Phone: 202-544-5033 Fax: 202-544-5811
Mission: To provide comprehensive services to the children of Anacostia that improve the quality of their daily lives and nurture each child's desire and ability to succeed.
Opportunities: Tutoring and field trips
Hours: flexible
Requirements: Must be fun-loving, dedicated and work well with children
Metro Accessible: Yes, Capitol S metro
Takes Groups: no
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INOVA Commonwealth Care Center
4315 Chain Bridge Rd. Fairfax, VA 22030
Web: www.INOVA.com
Contact: Tammy Harless, Volunteer Coordinator
Email: tammy.harless@inova.org
Phone: 703-934-5043 Fax: 703-934-5092
Mission: To provide quality care and improve the health of the diverse communities we serve.
Opportunities: Friendly visitors, recreation/games programs/ shopping trips/cooking, arts and crafts
Hours: Mon-Sun 9-5p
Requirements: Good communication and people skills
Metro Accessible: Within walking distance of GMU Fairfax Campus
Takes Groups: Yes, for holiday decorating inside and outside
INOVA Fairfax Hospital
10001 E. Help 3300 Gallows Rd. Falls Church, VA 22042
Web: www.hospitalelderlifeprogram.org
Contact: Susan Heisey, Program Director
Email: susanheisey@inova.org
Phone: 703-776-6824 Fax: 703-776-7854
Mission: Helping maintain cognitive, physical, and emotional well-being in hospitalized older patients
Opportunities: Assist with data entry, marketing, and exploring funding sources for the program and general program expansion and development. Students will learn geriatric best practices and have direct patient contact.
Hours: M-F 8-4p
Requirements: None required
Metro Accessible: Dunn Loring, Fairfax Cue Bus
Takes Groups: No
INOVA Loudoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
235 Old Waterford Rd. NW Leesburg, VA 20176
Contact: Elizabeth Kaeser, Administrator
Email: beth.kaeser@inova.org
Phone: 703-771-2841 Fax: 703-771-2800
Mission: Our mission is to provide quality and compassionate healthcare accessible to the entire Loundoun Community.
Opportunities: Nursing home and rehabilitation social work.
Hours: M-F 9-4p
Requirements: Desire to work with elderly
Metro Accessible: Dunn Loring, Fairfax Cue Bus
Takes Groups: Yes
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Last Updated: August 27, 2008
George Mason University and the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement offers this Volunteer Opportunities List solely as a public service to the members of the university community. The University and the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement makes 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 check with the agency to find out if it provides any insurance or liability coverage for its volunteers. 8/24/2006
