Lead ~ Serve ~ Learn
Mason's Resource For:
Listing of Service Learning Partners
by Area of Focus
Children/Youth
Disability Services
Education/Literacy
Environment/Animals
Health
Homelessness/Hunger
Human Services
Immigrants/Refugee Assistance
Legal/Administration of Justice
Mental Health
Nonprofit/Business Management
Senior Citizens
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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.
Children/Youth
AHC Inc.
2230 N Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22201
Web: www.ahcinc.org
Contact: Jennifer Cavaliere, Assistant Director of Resident Services
Email: @ahcinc.org
Phone: 703-486-0626 x154 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. 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 Coord
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. 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
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
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 Co, 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:
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:
Fairfax Partnership for Youth
12011 Government Center Pkwy, 10th Flr, Fairfax, VA 22035
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: Must be at least 18years old.
Metro Accessible: Yes, cue bus
Takes Groups: Yes
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
Takes Groups: Yes
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
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: 703-237-2035 x127 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
Lanier Middle School - After School Program
3801 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
Web: www.fcps.edu/LanierMS/afterschool.htm
Contact: Julio Dejo, After-School Specialist
Email: julio.dejo@fcps.edu
Phone: 703-934-2406 Fax: 703-934-2497
Mission: To offer comprehensive, high quality after-school activities that provide opportunites for middle school youth to: feel safe, improve academic development and performance, improve social, emotional, and physical well-being, improve school and community connectedness and reduce the potential for risk-taking behaviors
Opportunities: Tutor, hip-hop dance instructor, video games room staff, intramural sports staff
Requirements: at least 9 weeks committment
Metro Accessible: yes cue bus
Takes Groups: yes
Oakview Elementary School
5004 Sideburn Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032
Web: www.fcps.edu/oakviewES
Contact: Christy Babao, School Counselor
Email: christine.babao@fcps.edu
Phone: 703-764-7128 Fax: 703-764-7197
Mission: To provide school-age children assistance in an individual or small group basis in academic areas of study.
Opportunities: Work w/students K-6 individually or in groups. Provide help with reading, writing and math.
Hours: T-F 8:30a-2:30p
Requirements: Not required but previous work with children a plus.
Metro Accessible: Within walking distance of Fairfax campus
Takes Groups: No
Prince William County Juvenile Detention Home
14873 Dumfries Rd. Manassas, VA 20112
Contact: Jayne Frelin, Volunteer Coordinator
Email: jfrelin@pwcgov.org
Phone: 703-791-3181 Fax: 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: Small group education and information. Support groups: co-lead the group with staff or be a presenter.
Hours: M-F 4-10p
Requirements: Min. age is 21,possible background check
Metro Accessible: No
Takes Groups: No
Rappahannock Area Council for Children and Parents
PO Box 7402, Fredericksberg, VA 22404
Web: www.raccap.org
Contact: Kimberly Koon, Program Manager
Email: kimberlykoon@raccap.org
Phone: 540-785-6217 Fax: 540-785-6217
Mission: 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, Orange County, Spotsylvania County, and Stafford County
Opportunities: Supervise children’s groups.
Hours: Mon – Fri 6:15pm – 8:15pm
Requirements: Must love children and have ability to relate positively with them. Some knowledge of child development is helpful. Patience is required.
Metro Accessible:
Takes Groups: On limited basis
Stafford County Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court
400 Courthouse Rd (P.O. Box 400), Stafford, VA 22555
Web: http://courts.state.va.us/courts/jdr/Stafford/home.html
Contact: Gerald Daltan, Judge
Email: gdaltan@courts.state.va.us
Phone: 540-658-4109 Fax: 540-658-1967
Mission: To obtain better outcomes more quickly in child dependency cases
Opportunities: Marketing/Fundraising assistant, Art Instructor, Music Instructor
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30a-4:30p
Requirements: N/A
Metro Accessible: No
Takes Groups: Occassionally
Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation Mid Atlantic
2020 K St. NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20006
Web: www.starlight-midatlantic.org
Contact: Kate Horner, Operations Manager
Email: kate.horner@starlight-midatlantic.org
Phone: 202-293-7827 Fax: 202-293-9060
Mission: We help seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities
Opportunities: Program Services Internship, Special Events Internship, Volunteers
Hours: Mon – Fri 9am -5pm, some evenings and weekends available
Requirements: Belief in mission; interest in nonprofit or work serving seriously ill children; internet and basic computer skills; excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills; positive attitude.
Metro Accessible: Foggy Bottom Metro
Takes Groups: Yes
United Community Ministries Youth Program
7842 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306
Web: http://www.ucmagency.org/
Contact: Jessica Williams, Youth Counselor
Email: yelpcounselor@ucmagency.org
Phone: 703-360-9088 Fax: 703-360-4895
Mission: Assist families and individuals to improve the quality of their lives in a manner which builds self-esteem and fosters their ability to function at the greatest level of their capacity –socially, economically, and emotionally.
Opportunities: Tutoring, artwork, recreation/sports
Hours: T, Th 3:30 – 5pm
Requirements: Must be 18yrs old
Metro Accessible: No
Takes Groups: 5 – 10 depending on activity
Wonders of Wisdom Academy Day Care
13420 Minnieville Rd. Woodbridge, VA 22192
Contact: Bethany G. Mayhew, Director
Email: pandawow@aol.com
Phone: 703-670-2500 Fax: 703-897-9050
Mission: To provide a safe, nurturing, and academically stimulating environment for children with regard to race, sex, color, creed or handicap, provided we can meet the needs of the children.
Opportunities: Teacher assistant, Pre-school teacher
Hours: M-F 5:45a-6:45p
Requirements: None required
Metro Accessible: Yes, PWC Omni link
Takes Groups: No
Disabilities
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
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
The Metropolitan Washington Ear, Inc.
35 University Blvd. E Silver Spring, MD 20901
Web: www.washear.org
Contact: Donna Hunsicker, Volunteer Manager
Email: volunteer@washear.org or donna@washear.org
Phone: 301-681-6636 Fax: 301-681-5227
Mission: To provide free multi-media services which bring blind, visual impaired, and other print disabled people into the mainstream, rather than segregating them from society.
Opportunities: Look up current news, classifieds, etc.. That would be of interest to visually impaired. Read and record newspapers and magazines to be accessed by blind callers.
Hours: Weekdays or weekends
Requirements: Must be 18 years old
Metro Accessible: Silver Spring Metro
Takes Groups: No
MVLE, Inc
7420 Fullerton Rd, Suite 110, Springfield, VA 22153
Web: www.mvle.org
Contact: Sabrina Gibson, Volunteer Coordinator
Email: Sabrina@mvle.org
Phone: 703-569-3900 x1147 Fax: 703-569-3932
Mission: To create futures one person at a time for people with disabilities through employment and support services.
Opportunities: Marketing/Fundraising assistant, Art Instructor, Music Instructor, social volunteer, reader, horticulture instructor, volunteer coordinator assistant
Hours: M-F 8a-4p
Requirements: At least 20hrs of service required
Metro Accessible: Yes, metro bus
Takes Groups: Yes
Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program
PO Box 184, Clifton, VA 20124
Web: www.nvtrp.org
Contact: Breeana Bornhorst, Executive Director
Email: info@nvtrp.org
Phone: 703-764-0269 Fax:
Mission: To provide equine assisted activities (therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, vaulting etc) to children and adults with disabilities, youth-at-risk, veterans and their families in an inclusive community setting
Opportunities: office management, fundraising, grant writing, volunteer coordination
Hours: open 7 days a week
Requirements: At least 20hrs of service required
Metro Accessible: no
Takes Groups: possibly
Education/Literacy
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
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
The College Place
8292 Shoppers Square
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
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
Higher Achievement
317 8th St. NE Washington, DC 20002
Web: www.higherachievement.org
Contact: Meghan Lewis, Assistant Center Director
Email: mlewis@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 opportun
Opportunities: Teach a small group of middle school children.
Hours: M,T,Th 6-8p
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
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
Lemon Road Elementary
7230 Idylwood Rd. Falls Church, VA 22043
Web: www.fcps.edu/lemonroad
Contact: Erica McKinney, School Counselor
Email: erica.mckinney@fcps.edu
Phone: 703-714-6413 Fax: 703-714-6497
Mission: To promote independence, encouraging both adults and children to take appropriate risks in order to achieve personal growth.
Opportunities: Tutoring in math and language arts. Tutors will work one on one with individual students in grades K-6 who qualify.
Hours: M-F 8:30-3p
Requirements: Patience required
Metro Accessible: Falls Church Metro, ½ mile from station
Takes Groups: No
Lorton Library
9520 Richmond Highway Lorton, VA 22079
Web: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library
Contact: Christine Jones, Branch Manager
Email: christine.jones@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone: 703-339-7385x207 Fax: 703-339-7415
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: various
Hours: Days-evenings M-Th, F&S days until 6p
Requirements:
Metro Accessible: no
Takes Groups: No
Main Street Child Development Center
4401 Sideburn Rd. Fairfax, VA 22030
Web: www.mainstreetcdc.org
Contact: Elizabeth Egan, Executive Director
Email: elizabethegan@hotmail.com
Phone: 703-273-1192 Fax: 703-273-8902
Mission: To provide quality early childhood programs for children, ages 2-5 years, of limited income, working families. To provide family literacy and parent education.
Opportunities: Literacy support, childcare assistance
Hours: M-F 7-6p some evenings 6-8p
Requirements: Experience and/or interest in children
Metro Accessible: Fairfax Cue Bus
Takes Groups: Yes
Mason Links to Language, Literacy and Learning
4400 University Dr. MS2F8 Fairfax, VA 22030
Web: http://dining.gmu/MasonLinks/index.html
Contact: Jeannette Allen, Coordinator
Email: jallenh@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-981-4848 Fax: 703-993-2097
Mission: We provide the opportunity to gain important life skills, including: basic and intermediate English for Speakers of other Languages, Reading and Writing in English, basic computer skills, GED preparation, and other tools aimed at creating life-long learne
Opportunities: One on one tutoring, classroom learning partner, language and literacy lab assistant, administration and case work, project development and management.
Hours: Variable
Requirements: Training required. Wednesday January 31st and Wednesday Feburary 1st from 4:30-7:10p
Metro Accessible: Located on GMU Fairfax campus
Takes Groups:
Seven Corners Children's Center
6129 Willston Dr. Falls Church, VA 22044
Contact: Mary Ellen Ward, Director
Email: mculwar@aol.com
Phone: 703-532-4262 Fax: 703-532-7060
Mission: Provide quality affordable care to prepare children for school to children at risk.
Opportunities: Assist teachers in classroom setting. Evaluate children, plan lessons, and organize activities.
Hours: M-F mornings
Requirements: Interest in special education or ECE
Metro Accessible: Yes
Takes Groups: Yes
Snowden Academy
1200 Sam Perry Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Web: www.snowdenmentalhealth.com/academy.mgi
Contact: Robert Columbus, Director
Email: bobby.columbus@medicorp.org
Phone: 540-741-3908 Fax: 540-741-3168
Mission: Snowden Academy is a private therapeutic day school which serves K-12 students whose needs are not being met within the public school setting.
Opportunities: Assistance in individual and group therapeutic activities, crisis and case management.
Hours: Weekdays 8-2:30p
Requirements: Experience with children preferred. Min. age is 19
Metro Accessible: Yes
Takes Groups: No
Environment/Animals
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
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
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
Piedmont Environmental Council
45 Horner St. Warrenton, VA 20188
Web: www.pecva.org
Contact: Allison Juarez/Doug Larson, IT Specialist/VP
Email: ajuarez@pecva.org
Phone: 540-347-2334 Fax: 540-349-9003
Mission: Promote and protect Piedmont region's natural resources
Opportunities: Many opportunities exist, including multimedia, G.I.S., general clerical, grass roots advocacy, research, writing, and environmental field work.
Hours: M-F 8-6p
Requirements: Interest in environmental issues is required.
Metro Accessible: No
Takes Groups: For special projects
Virginia State Parks-District III
2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr. Woodbridge, VA 22554
Web: www.dcr.virginia.gov
Contact: Cynthia Juarez, PR & Development Coord
Email: cynthia.juarez@dcr.virginia.gov
Phone: 703-670-7480 Fax: 703-730-9552
Mission: To conserve, protect, enhance, and advocate the wise use of the commonwealth's natural, historic, recreational, scenic and cultural resources.
Opportunities: Assist with educational programs, administrative duties, maintenance of grounds and equipment. Event planning and event support
Hours: Weekdays and Weekends.
Requirements: None required
Metro Accessible: No
Takes Groups: Yes, for projects in the park, wildlife surveys, and special events
Washington Animal Rescue League
71 Oglethorpe St NW, Washington, DC 20011
Web: www.warl.org
Contact: Stephanie White-Jones
Email: hr@warl.org
Phone: 202-375-7740 Fax: 202-726-1648
Mission: A not-for-profit animal welfare organization that provides care and compassion to homeless animals throughout the region
Opportunities: Administrative, grant research,animal welfare
Hours: Flexible within business hours of 9am - 5pm Mon - Fri
Requirements: Min. age 18
Metro Accessible: Fort Totten metro
Takes Groups: Not at this time
Health
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
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 also learn best geriatric practices and have direct patient contact.
Hours: M-F 8-4p
Requirements: None required
Metro Accessible: Dunn Loring, Fairfax Cue Bus
Takes Groups: No
K.I. Services, Inc
3333 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Web: www.kiservices.org
Contact: Yvonne Williams, President/CEO
Email: ywilliams@kiservices.org
Phone: 703-823-4401 Fax: 703-823-4407
Mission: To educate and assist communities of color in response to disparities in health care delivery
Opportunities: individual and group counseling, facilitate structured groups, develop individual work plan and assist in creating client-centered programs
Hours: M-F 8:30am - 5:30pm
Requirements: must be 18
Metro Accessible: yes
Takes Groups: up to 6
Odyssey Healthcare
8381 Old Courthouse Rd. Suite 100 Vienna, VA 22182
Contact: Theresa Grill, Volunteer Coordinator
Email: tgrill@odsyheath.com
Phone: 703-821-9200 Fax: 703-821-9700
Mission: To serve all people during the end of life's journey
Opportunities: Patient volunteer, administrative volunteer, Special Projects/Crafts.
Hours: Flexible
Requirements: Compassionate, dependable, committed
Metro Accessible: No
Takes Groups: Depends on patient and family needs
Homelessness/Hunger
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
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
ECDC Enterprise Development Group
901 S.Highland St. Arlington, VA 22204
Web: www.entdevgroup.org
Contact: Roman Corpuz, Associate, 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
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
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
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
New Hope Housing
8407-E Richmond Hwy Alexandria, VA 22309
Web: www.newhopehousing.org
Contact: Chris Bramante, Volunteer Coordinator
Email: cbramante@newhopehousing.org
Phone: 703-799-2293 x22 Fax: 703-799-6503
Mission: To provide homeless individuals and families with shelter and opportunities to seek a better life.
Opportunities: Plan and lead children's activities, tutor adults in the computer lab, and kitchen.
Hours: M-Th 6:30p-8:30p for children & tutoring; weekends for kitchen
Requirements: possible background check
Metro Accessible: Yellow Line, bus to route 1
Takes Groups: Yes
Serve, Inc.
10056 Dean Dr. Manassas, VA 20110
Web: www.serveinc.org
Contact: Cindy Provenzano, Social Services Coordinator
Email: cprovenzano@serveinc.org
Phone: 703-367-6734 Fax: 703-367-6738
Mission: Serve, Inc. is a non-profit emergency assistance agency dedicated to strengthening the community by providing comprehensive support services and empowering people while acting as a catalyst for positive change
Opportunities: Collect documentation from clients, sign them in, answer questions, register clients, participates in special projects and perform duties that are assigned. Assist in Food Closet distribution of food to clients
Hours: M,T,Th,F 9-3:30 W 5-8p
Requirements: Bilingual is helpful.
Metro Accessible: No
Takes Groups: Yes
Shelter House Inc
P.O.Box 4081 Falls Church, VA 22044
Web: www.shelterhouse.org
Contact: Victor Dooley, Coordinator of Business & Volunteer Services
Email: victor.dooley@shelterhouse.org
Phone: 703-536-2155 Fax: 703-536-8263
Mission: Community based nonprofit organization in Fairfax county serving homeless families. We help break the cycle of homelessness by providing crisis intervention, temporary housing, training, counseling and programs to promote self-sufficiency.
Opportunities: After-school tutoring, grant research.
Hours: Grant Research/ Development Assistant: M-F 10-5pm flexible
Requirements: Good communication skills
Metro Accessible: Yes
Takes Groups: up to 3 for After School Tutoring
Human Services
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
Alcohol and Drug Services
3900 Jermantown Rd. Suite 200 Fairfax, VA 22030
Web: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/ads/ads
Contact: Kay Rankin, Manager, Volunteer and Intern Program
Email: victor.dooley@shelterhouse.org
Phone: 703-536-2155 Fax: 703-536-8263
Mission: To reduce and treat the incidence of substance use disorders among the residents of Falls Church, Fairfax, and Fairfax County.
Opportunities: clerical support, data entry, child care, mentoring, recreation assistance and students in SOCW 301, 359
Hours: varies
Requirements: training required, possible background check
Metro Accessible: Yes
Takes Groups:
Birmingham Green
8605 Centreville Rd. Manassas, VA 20110
Web: www.birminghamgreen.org
Contact: Joan S. Thomas, LCSW, Social Services 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, event planning, IT
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@fairfaxcount.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
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
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
Northern Virginia Family Services
10455 White Granite Dr, Oakton, VA 22124
Web: www.nvfs.org
Contact: Monica Arispe, Volunteer Coordinator
Email: marispe@nvfs.org
Phone: 703-219-2193 Fax: 703-385-5261
Mission: To empower individuals and families to improve their quality of life and to prmote community cooperation and support in responding to family needs
Opportunities: thrift store volunteers, special foster care program mentors, mentors for adults, ESOL instructors, tutors, financial counselors, intrepreters/translators, office assistant
Hours: M-F 9-5
Requirements: background check
Metro Accessible: Yes
Takes Groups: yes
Prince William County Circuit Court Office of Dispute Resolution
9309 Center Street, Suite 302, Manassas, VA 20110
Contact: Vickie Shoap, Restorative Justice Coordinator
Email: vshoap@pwcgov.org
Phone: 703-792-4073 Fax: 703-792-4566
Mission: A community conflict resolution program that serves victims of crime and offenders and their families by providing opportunities to participate in the justice process.
Opportunities: Internships
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30am – 5pm, some evenings
Requirements: Must participate for at least one semester, must have interest in conflict resolution processes and juvenile justice issues.
Metro Accessible:
Takes Groups: No
Reston Interfaith
11150 Sunset Hills Rd. Suite 210 Reston, VA 20190
Web: www.restoninterfaith.org
Contact: Mandy Guensey, Volunteer Coordinator
Email: mandy.guensey@restoninterfaith.org
Phone: 571-323-9569 Fax: 571-323-9554
Mission: Promote self sufficiency by providing support and advocacy for those in need of shelter, food, affordable childcare, affordable housing and other services.
Opportunities: administrative assistants, information and referral assistant, office assistant and other
Hours: Varies on location/position
Requirements: Min. age is 21 for some positions-contact organization for details.
Metro Accessible: Accessible by Fairfax Connector bus lines
Takes Groups: Yes
Sexual Assault Services
MSN 2B2 Fairfax, VA 22030
Web: http://sexualassaultservices.gmu.edu
Contact: Rachel Lindsey, Outreach Coordinator
Email: rlindsey@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-9859 Fax: 703-993-9859
Mission: Enhancing the development of students and the Mason community through educational materials and programming; Providing direct services for survivors of sexual assault, stalking and relationship violence.
Opportunities: Event planning and provide support to the Sexual Assault Services.
Hours: M-F 9-5
Requirements: Prefers 2hr shifts.
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
