Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Solutions operated by the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging (AAA) includes many distinct aspects of service to older adults in the Fairfax area. Many of these programs involve volunteers over the age of 18 in direct service with clients 60 years old and over and adults with disabilities. The AAA also offers a variety of in-house volunteer opportunities that provide support and assistance to all the agency's programs and services. These assignments are done on-site at one of four Volunteer Solutions offices located throughout Fairfax County. If interested in volunteering, please fill out the Volunteer Registration Form and e-mail or print and mail to:

• Bilingual Information Lines
  The Fairfax Area Agency on Aging and local community organizations have created a volunteer-based program for Korean and Vietnamese older adults in our community. Bilingual volunteers offer telephone assistance to Korean and Vietnamese-speaking older adults who need resources and services.
  
  
  • 703-324-3543 - Korean Older Adults Information Line
    
  • 703-324-5400 - Vietnamese Older Adults Information Line
    
    
    
• Meals on Wheels - 703-324-5406
  Through the Meals on Wheels (MOW) program, volunteers deliver meals Monday through Friday to homebound area residents. Limited weekend service is available.
  
  
• Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program - 703-324-5861
  Volunteers are trained to serve as advocates for the needs and rights of residents of licensed nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Four hours spent visiting their assigned facility each week is required.
  
  
• Nutritional Supplement - 703-324-5406
  Volunteers pick up nutritional supplement once a month at a predetermined site and deliver to homebound individuals. Six-month commitment (2 to 3 hours per month).
  
  
• Fairfax Pets on Wheels - 703-324-5406
  Trained volunteers and their pets visit area nursing homes and assisted living facilities to provide the residents with companionship and affection.
  
  
• Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program - 703-324-5406
  Trained volunteers help senior adults with understanding Medicare rules, Medigap policies, Medicare HMO plans and long-term care insurance. They also help clients work through the maze of filing medical insurance claim forms.