Volunteer Opportunities

The Fairfax County Government agencies have a variety of volunteer
programs throughout the County to serve its citizens.  Some opportunities
that exist are:

     <> Court Services               <> Police and Fire Departments
           Translator                     Volunteer Firefighter
           Tutor/Mentor                   Volunteer Police Auxiliary
           Pretrial Services              Administrative Aide

     <> Park Authority               <> Social Services
           Instructor                     Shelters
           Tour Guide                     Mental Health Centers
           Historian                      Health Department Clinics

     <> Library Volunteer

Volunteers or non-paid staff with diverse skills are needed for 
assistance with physical, clerical and administrative duties, 
information systems, research, counseling, coaching, instructing, etc.

                            WHY VOLUNTEER?

                        <> Volunteer Benefits
                            Discover new talents
                            Explore career options
                            Gain satisfaction
                            Enjoy Socialization
                            Be part of the community

                        <> Benefit to the County
                            Savings in tax dollars
                            Citizen involvement
                            Direct link between County
                             and the community
                            Expanded services
                            Improved public relations

                             WHERE VOLUNTEER?

Many Fairfax County Government agencies have immediate openings for
volunteers in various locations.  Check the Blue Pages in the telephone
directory for the number of the agency where you would like to volunteer,
or click HERE for Fairfax County "Mini Directory".
Contact the agency directly and ask for the Volunteer Coordinator.

                             WHO VOLUNTEERS?

                  <> Volunteer opportunities exist for students
                     and adults; retired, disabled, senior and
                     homebound citizens are also needed.

                  <> More than 17,000 Fairfax County citizens
                     volunteered for County Government in 1993.

                  <> Volunteer services were valued at more than
                     $17 million for both Schools and other agencies.