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TextVolunteerFest® is Fast Approaching, get Engaged and Help Your Community
Join Volunteer Fairfax at VolunteerFest®, on Saturday, October 23 for
its 16th annual Fairfax area day of service. VolunteerFest® is a
region-wide day of community service held in conjunction with National
Make a Difference Day. VolunteerFest® mobilizes hundreds of volunteers to
help nonprofits accomplish tasks that they would not have the time,
resources or ability to do on their own.
Who can participate: Anyone! If you are a first time volunteer, or a
pro, we want you!
Project Location: All project locations are within Fairfax County, and
are searchable by districts.
Time Period: Projects generally begin in the morning and usually last
for two to four hours.
Number of Volunteers: Projects have a minimum of five volunteers, but
many can accommodate up to 100 slots so everyone can participate!
Age Range: Each nonprofit determines their own minimum age, but
Volunteer Fairfax makes sure to include family-appropriate activities as
well.
Below is a list of projects in and around the Braddock District. For a
full listing of projects and to signup,
please go here. If you have any questions about the program or need
assistance in registering for a project, contact Christine Coffey at
ccoffey@volunteerfairfax.org.
America’s Adopt a Soldier
Volunteers will work together to assemble care packages for troops
serving overseas. Care packages contain personal items, food, snacks, and
other items used to pass the time. Some care packages will be sent to the
Wounded Warriors and Children of our Wounded Warriors at Walter Reed
Medical Center.
Burke Centre Library
Volunteers at the Burke Center Library will clean library shelves using
a portable vacuum and other dusting tools. This includes removing books
from shelves and putting them back in the correct order.
FCPA Resource Management Division
Volunteers are needed to assist tree preservation and habitat
restoration through the removal of non-native invasive species at Pohick
Stream Valley Park. Volunteers will be pulling & cutting vines that
are smothering native species.
FFX County Dept. of Neighborhood & Community Services
Volunteers will be participating in grounds clean up and
beautification around Pinn Community Center.
Fairfax ReLeaf
Volunteers are needed to assist in pulling invasive plants and
picking up debris to clear the way for native species and future
reforestation in the tree buffer at Pine Ridge Park.
Lands and Waters
Volunteers will be working in the Daniel’s Run Elementary School
“Living Classroom” - a native plant garden used for environmental
education. These are environmental restoration projects which create
natural habitats. Work will include mulching, weeding, and general
maintenance.
FCPA Resource Management Division
Volunteers will participate in tree preservation and habitat
restoration through the removal of non-native invasive species at
Brentwood Park. Volunteers will be pulling & cutting vines that are
smothering native species.
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