Get Involved! The Gift that Changes Lives.

Community and Recreation Services rely on the generosity of people like you to help build a stronger community through our programs and services. By sharing your time and talent with us, you can make a big difference in the quality of services provided in your community. Our volunteers work side by side with staff in every activity. You may want a long-term assignment or something temporary. Whatever your passion may be, if you enjoy working with kids, people with disabilities, seniors, or have a knack for teaching, special events planning, working outdoors, writing, answering telephones, or other activities, there is an opportunity for you here at CRS.

Benefits of Being a Volunteer …

• Acquire new skills and gain recognized work experience
• Expand your social horizons
  
• Serve in your own neighborhood
  
• Becoming part of a team
  
• Receive award recognitions for cumulative hours of service
  
• Receive free liability and accident insurance coverage while volunteering
  
• Be eligible for tax benefits
  
• Do something you enjoy
  
• Make a difference in your community
  
• Be eligible to receive membership with the Fairfax County Federal Credit Union
  
• Volunteer as a family
  
• Career training
  
• Have fun

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a Fairfax County resident
  
• Must be 12 years of age or older (to be determined by division requirements)
  
• Must be able to take care of all personal needs
  
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision
  
• Must have a background check

What is Expected of You?

• Attend Volunteer Training
• Abide by the Volunteer Ethics, Golden Rules and Responsibilities and the Code of Conduct
  
• Respect the public and be responsive to its needs
  
• Be willing to learn
  
• Meet the schedule and length of service that you have negotiated with the agency

How Do I Get Started?

After making your decision to volunteer, you must fill out a volunteer application. The volunteer application is used for insurance purposes that register you with Fairfax County as a volunteer. Later you will be asked to fill out a program registration form.

Volunteer Opportunities

To arrange to become a volunteer or discuss volunteering in one or more of the categories listed below, please e-mail our Volunteer Coordinator at DCRS-volunteers@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Athletic Services
    On-Site Volunteer Field and Facility Directors

Community Centers
    Instructors
    Center Aides
    Mentor
    Tech Friends
    Youth Sports Coaches
    Front Desk Volunteers

Senior Services
    Reception Desk Volunteers
    Advisory Council Members
    Class/Program Instructors

Teen Services
    Special Event Volunteers
    Mentors
    Chaperones
    Coaches
    Room Monitors
    Acitivity Facilitators

Therapeutic Recreation Services for People with Disabilities
    Recreation Aide & Counselor-In-Training (CIT)
    Office Aide
    Leisure Coaches/Partners

Fairfax Cooperative Extension 
    Mentors
    Master Gardeners
    Nutrition Educators
    Financial Planners/Educators
    ESL (English as a Second Language)
    4-H Camp Leaders and Project Leaders
    4-H Fair Volunteers

Computer Clubhouses
    Tech Friends/Mentors
    Instructors
    Technicians 

Computer Learning Centers Partnerships (CLCP)
    Tech Friends/Mentors
    Instructors
    Technicians

Other Ideas... Contact Us: 703-324-5504, TTY 711, or e-mail our Volunteer Coordinator Vicki Greene Vicki.Greene@fairfaxcounty.gov

Related Links

Community and Volunteering

Family Services Volunteer

Library Volunteer Opportunities with Public Library

Volunteer Opportunities with the Parks

 Volunteer Solutions