What's in it for you? The satisfaction of knowing that you have donated your time and efforts to being a part of the community. Knowing that you may one day be able to save a life and knowing that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to help you excel in any endeavor in your life. Not interested in operational activities? The VVFD still has areas where you can help. Administrative and auxiliary members play a critical role in the functioning of the department. Operational. Volunteers can choose two paths: EMS only or Firefighter/EMT. Volunteers are used in various capacities within the county's fire service. They supplement staffing, adding personnel to units already in service and provide emergency staffing for special events such as Fairfax Fair and Viva Vienna. Administrative. The department is looking for volunteers who want to join an organization committed to serving its community. Administrative members provide invaluable support to the department through the departmental committees. | Requirements: Varies | Categories: Community Education, Department Support, Firefighter, EMT, Fundraising

Care Packs are distributed to young people in need of food, hygiene supplies, or other basic items. Volunteers can provide 'snack packs' and 'toddler packs' containing non-perishable food items, and 'infant packs' and 'toiletry packs' for young mothers.

Skilled volunteers assist with home repair projects such as drywall repair, appliance repair, and general handyman work. Flexible scheduling is available.

Engage in various tasks essential to maintaining operations in the Food for Others warehouse.

Distribute food on weeknights to locations throughout Fairfax and Arlington Counties, ensuring equitable distribution among clients.

Gather donations from farmers market vendors at the close of the market and deliver them to the Food for Others warehouse.

Assist clients in selecting items in a client choice pantry designed to provide a comfortable experience while helping them with food insecurity.

Help distribute fresh produce collected from local Farmers' Markets to clients at the My Market.

Prepare and distribute food packs to students that help alleviate hunger over weekends.

Pick up food donations from partner grocery stores or farmers market vendors and deliver them to the Food for Others warehouse. These pickups are key in providing fresh food to families in need!

Provide crisis and suicide intervention assistance and support via phone, text, or chat to individuals experiencing crisis through our 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention program. Ages 21 and up. Requires 60 hours of training and a weekly commitment for a minimum of one year.

Present a topic during Registration Week at one of our Psychosocial Day Programs. Industry professionals with credentials are preferred, but not required. Topics may include dental hygiene, health and wellness, money management, yoga, Zumba, art projects, music, etc. This role can be a one-time or quarterly commitment.

Help raise awareness of HopeLink by supporting our administrative departments or planning and orchestrating fundraising and advocacy events. This role requires a weekly commitment during business hours.

As a Sports Clinic Coach, you will help coach volleyball or basketball to middle and high school students, improving their skills in a supportive environment. This role requires a commitment of 1 meeting per week for 4-8 weeks.

Help organize and execute an exciting AYM Monthly event aimed at reaching youth in the community. This role requires a commitment of 1 meeting per month for 3 months.

Assist students with their coding homework and teach them the basics of computer science. This role requires a commitment of 1 meeting per week for 4-8 weeks.

Help students complete their homework or assist them with problems they cannot solve. This opportunity requires a commitment of 1 meeting per week for 4-8 weeks.

As a College Essay Mentor, you will assist students with their college application essays and answer general questions about the college application process. This role requires a commitment of 1 meeting per week for 4-8 weeks.

Serve at under-resourced churches by helping to put on a youth program. This opportunity requires a commitment of 1 meeting per week for 4-8 Sundays.

Assist in staffing events, helping children with service projects, and supporting the overall event operations. Volunteers may also serve as camp counselors or participate in committees.