Arlington County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources needs volunteers for the
Adapted Spring Break Camp. For More Information, call 703-228-4738
Volunteer Arlington will host an open house for volunteers from 6:30 - 8 PM, March 12.
For More Information, call 703-228-1197.
Northern Virginia Training Center
NVTC, 9901 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22032; phone: 703-323-4078/4079; fax: 703-323-2006
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
1. Unbirthday Party. Celebrate the Leap year with a Mad Hatter theme! Friday, February 24th, 7 - 8:30 PM,
NVTC Gym, Building 11; featuring tea, ice cream, and a hat making craft. Twenty volunteers are needed. Arrive at
6:30 PM for event orientation.
4. St. Patty's Dance. Friday, March 16th, 7 - 8:30 PM, NVTC Gym, Building 11; event will feature a DJ and dancing!
Twenty volunteers are needed. Arrive at 6:30 PM for event orientation. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
5. March Madness. Friday, March 23rd, 7 - 8:30 PM, NVTC Gym, Building 11. Fairfax Falcons Wheelchair Basketball
Game. Fifteen volunteers are needed. Arrive at 6:30 PM for event orientation.
DONATE A BIKE! ...December 10, 2011 - 10 AM until 3 PM @ Yorktown High School...Wheels to Africa collects bikes for African and needy American communities. For more information: wtabikes@gmail, or 703-919-0570, or www.wheels-to-africa.org
Whether you are passionate about saving the planet from global warming, addressing a social issue like gang violence, or speaking up for your peers, you will find a service opportunity to match your interests!
www.arlingtonteens.com
VOLUNTEER FAIR: Sat., Oct. 29, 1-3 pm at Central Library
Come talk to representatives from a wide variety of organization that use teen volunteers.
SHOW UP TO STOP HUNGER - Talent Showcase!
Entry Fee: a nonperishable canned good. We are also in need of dancers, musicians, singers, poets, artists, comedians, magicians - must be between the ages of 5 - 25. Saturday, Nov 19th, 6 -9 pm at Bailey's Community Center, 5920 Summers Lane, Falls Church, VA 22041.
Visit www.shelterhouse.org/hunger to register.
Help with a Halloween Party at Thomas Jefferson Community Center on October 29th 5:45 - 9:00 pm
Call 703 228-4724 or visit website www.arlingtonva.us/departments/parksRecreation/scripts/volunteer/ComeVolunteerWithUs.aspx
Apply for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards!
If you've made a difference through volunteering over the past year, you could win $1,000 and recognition for your good work. See Ms. Benites in the Center for Leadership and Public Service, Room 223, for more information. http://spirit.prudential.com
Special Olympics in Arlington has the need for volunteers!
Coaching - they would like people who can commit to 1 night/wk between now and March. Assisting with tournaments -Usually have 3 tournaments between Jan-Mar and need help with time and score keeping, chasing errant balls, etc. Tournaments run between 9-4 or 9-5 on Saturdays or Sundays. They look for a 4- hour commitment from volunteers. Interested?
Adapted Aquatics
Help individuals with disabilities learn to swim by being a buddy, providing one on one assistance. Commitment to the entire session (9 weeks) is preferred. Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age. Email prcrvolunteer@arlingtonva.us to get more information.
Community Awareness Team for Teens (C.A.T.T) - This is an Arlington wide team for high school students who want to get involved and make a difference in the Arlington Community. CATT is participating in outreach programs and service projects through volunteer work, if interest in helping visit www.communityawarenessteamforteens.yolasite.com
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust (NVCT)
At NVCT students will engage in conserving the environment, such as trees, streams, plants, etc. NVCT is currently offering volunteer opportunities. Every 2nd Saturday of each month, from 1-3 pm: Volunteers will meet at the Packard Center in Annandale Community Park to remove non-native invasive plants. No experience is required and groups are welcome! This is a perfect opportunity for families and students who need to fulfill volunteer service hours! For more information, please contact Whitney Bailey at 703-354-5093, x25 or wbailey@nvct.org .
