News and Information
April 9, 2025
NCS honored its volunteers for their dedication and impact at the annual NCS Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at The Country Club of Fairfax on April 5, 2025.
The theme of this year’s awards was “Re-CONNECT, Re-ENGAGE, Re-DISCOVER Your Community!”
NCS Director Lloyd Tucker reviewed some of the program highlights of 2024, including expansion of the GrandInvolve program that places older adults as mentors in Title I schools; the opening of more than a dozen Re-Engagement Centers that focus on empowering teens and young adults with career and higher education guidance; Senior Center Without Walls, which connects older adults; and community engagement events to enhance and connect the community.
In 2024, 705 active volunteers gave nearly 12,000 hours of their time to support NCS, said Tucker.
Individuals honored with Outstanding Volunteer Awards:
Steve Lebo, Little River Glen Senior Center
Alejandro Espinoza-Levia, James Lee Community Center
Ernestine Jones, James Lee Community Center
Cristhian Carrillo. Community Engagement
Renee Hickman, Minnie H. Peyton Community Center at Bailey’s
Gity Espahrom, Lewinsville Senior Center
Romila Tandon, Sully Community Center
Jennifer DeFazio, Pimmit Hills and Lewinsville Senior Centers
Teams honored with Outstanding Volunteer Team Awards:
Little River Glen Senior Advisory Council
“C” and Chuck Culpepper and Family; Rising Phoenix and Sun Dance Performers
Team Leads of GrandInvolve
To see more photos: view this Flickr album.
Learn more about NCS volunteer opportunities.
See a video from Fairfax County Channel 16 below.
April 3, 2025
Fairfax County’s Department of Neighborhood and Community Services is holding community engagement meetings to discuss programming and activities at the Burke-Springfield Center for Active Adults. The center will open later this spring at Huntsman Square in Springfield. This is a transition from the Burke-Springfield Center Without Walls.
April 2025 Community Engagement Opportunities (see flyer for more information):
In-Person Sessions:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (2 - 4 p.m.)
Pohick Regional Library (6450 Sydenstricker Rd., Burke)
Virtual Session
Monday, April 21, 2025 (6:30 - 8 p.m.)
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82240662357
Translation services are available. Requests should be submitted by April 10, 2025 by calling 703-324-9568, TTY 711.
For more information and background on the project, please visit the BSCAA webpage. Community members who are unable to attend a meeting or wish to provide further comment following a meeting may view a copy of the presentation and provide comment. The presentation and opportunities for comment will be posted on this page on April 17, 2025. Comments will be accepted through April 30, 2025.
April 1, 2025
Fairfax County's Department of Neighborhood and Community Services is holding Open Hire events in Fairfax, Annandale, Alexandria and Reston - as well as virtually – in April. Interested job applicants can interview on the spot at locations around Fairfax County or virtually.
NCS is hiring for year-round, part-time jobs in child care and recreation, as well as summer camp counselor positions. All summer positions are eligible for up to $1,000 in hiring and retention bonuses.
Open Hire Events:
School Age Child Care (Year-Round) and Summer Camp (Summer Counselors)
Wednesdays April 9 & 23, 5-7 p.m.
Pennino Building - Room 206, 12011 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035
Lake Anne - Suite 100, 11484 Washington Plaza West, Reston, VA 20190
Heritage Center - Room 348E, 7611 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003
Saturday, April 12 & 26, 2025, 10 a.m. - noon
Gerry Hyland Government Center - Room 505, 8350 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309
For more information and detailed job descriptions, please visit NCS’ Jobs page or our new Summer Jobs page.
VIRTUAL Open Hire Events:
Therapeutic Recreation Camp (Year-round and summer positions)
There will be a series of virtual, interactive open hire & information sessions on Zoom. Session participants will be able to get more information. participate in a question-and-answer period, and interview for a position with a staff member. Therapeutic Recreation provides services for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Zoom sessions:
Mondays (April 7, April 21) at 6 p.m.
Wednesdays (January 29 to May 7) at 3 p.m.
Fridays (March 21, April 4, April 18, May 9) at noon
Please visit the Therapeutic Recreation webpage for more information and Zoom session registration.