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Volunteering

Get Involved! The Gift that Changes Lives.

Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) relies 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 NCS.

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. Please e-mail your volunteer application. When completed, go to file and send to or e-mail attachment and e-mail to DCRS-volunteers@fairfaxcounty.gov.

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. You may also fill out the volunteer apllication and e-mail it to DCRS-volunteers@fairfaxcounty.gov. When it is process, the Volunteer Coordinator will give you a call for the next step.

Athletic Services

On-Site Volunteer Field and Facility Directors

Community Centers

Instructors
Center Aides
Mentor
Tech Friends
Youth Sports Coaches
Front Desk Volunteers
Serve Meals to Children While School is Out for the Summer. "Summer Meals for Kids--"Hunger Doesn't Take a Vacation."

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

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