Volunteer Opportunities - May 1

By X2VOL, Mallory Joiner
May 01, 2017

Volunteer Opportunities – May 1, 2017

  • Opportunities offered by organizations other than FCPS are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or this school.
  • In x2VOL, CLICK the ‘OPPORTUNITIES’ tab to see opportunities posted by nonprofits – many opportunities are posted
  • ** = new this week

Ongoing Opportunities in x2VOL

  • American Red Cross
  • The Virginian – Art and Music, Health, and Events / Marketing
  • Jill’s House
  • Fairfax County Government
  • South Run Rec Center
  • Friends of the Kings Park Library

Scheduled Opportunities in x2VOL

  • **Earth Sangha – May 7, 14, 21, 28
  • **Sangster PTA – May 19
  • Keen Greater DC –May 7, 21 June 18
  • Fairfax County Park Authority – May 5, 6, 7
  • Federal Employ Education and Assistance Fund– May 7th
  • Race for Hope to Cure Brain Tumors – May 7
  • 5th Annual Public Service Charity Run/Walk - May 7, 2017
  • Girls on the Run NOVA – May 13, May 21
  • Northern VA Bridge – every Tuesday
  • Fort Belvoir ES Spring Carnival – May 19

Scheduled Other

  • *DATE CHANGE: Saturday, May 20th, come join Senator Scott Surovell cleanup Little Hunting Creek! Great for kids of all ages and allows for a hands-on approach to educate the community about the local environment. All are welcome to join! All volunteers should wear sneakers or waterproof shoes.  RSVP at: http://bit.ly/2017lhc
  • Volunteers are needed for the annual Country Day School Country Day Fair held Saturday, May 6th from 10 am to 2-m. This fun filled family event is geared towards preschool children and will hosts games, crafts, face painting, tie dying and a petting zoo. We are in need of volunteers to lead the activities and play with the children. Shifts are from 10am to 12 pm and 12 pm to 2 pm. (Feel free to volunteer for both shifts if your schedule permits.) If you have any questions about volunteering or to sign up for the event please contact Erin Caplin @email. A confirmation email will be sent with details upon registering to volunteer.  We hope to see you there!  Volunteer Shifts 10am to 12pm 12pm to 2pm Volunteer Contact: Erin Caplin @email ; 571-594-1739
  • *Smithsonian Education Research Center
    • Environmental Archaeology Saturday Dig Days – All events will be held on the SERC campus, and there will be morning and afternoon sessions on each date. Volunteers ages 10+ welcome, although volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
      • Saturday, May 13
      • Saturday, June 17
      • Saturday, July 8
      • Saturday, August 12
      • Saturday, September 9
      • Saturday, October 14
    • Chesapeake Bay Parasite Project (aka Mud Crabs) - Most events will be held at SERC, but we will have one day in Southern Maryland (St. Leonard) and one day on the Eastern Shore (Oxford). There will be morning and afternoon sessions on each date. Volunteers ages 12+ welcome, although volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
      • Friday, June 16 at Jefferson Patterson Park (in St. Leonard, MD)
      • Saturday, June 17 at SERC
      • Sunday, June 18 at SERC
      • Wednesday, June 21 at SERC
      • Friday, June 23 at the Cooperative Oxford Lab (in Oxford, MD)
      • Saturday, June 24 at SERC
      • Sunday, June 25 at SERC
      • August dates will be announced once they are finalized.

Ongoing Other

  • HART (Homeless Animals Rescue Team) relies upon our volunteers at our adoption events.  The volunteers handle a dog for 3 hours (from 12-3) every Saturday at two locations:  the PetSmart on Metrotech Drive (next to Lowes).  Teens 14-17 are more than welcome to volunteer with us-- helping to socialize the dog, etc.  Store regulations require that an adult (18 and older) MUST STAY WITH THE TEEN DURING THE ENTIRE EVENT. Contact: @email
  • Fairfax County Stewardship – Invasive Species Management February opportunities: https://goo.gl/3SkOYV
  • Food For Others
  • Smithsonian Education Research Center – Citizen Science Volunteer Projects: https://serc.si.edu/citizen-science/projects
  • Northern Virginia Family Services  http://www.nvfs.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=393189 
  • Children’s Science Center Youth Volunteer Opportunities - The Children’s Science Center offers our youth several different opportunities to volunteer and develop leadership skills.  Depending on your age, interest, and time available to volunteer, there are a variety of options.http://childsci.org/get-involved/volunteer/youth/
  • Fairfax County Storm Drain Education Volunteers –- Storm drain labeling is an effective, low-cost method of educating residents about water quality problems in our streams, lakes, rivers, and the Bay. NVSWCD is currently recruiting volunteers to conduct storm drain labeling projects. These projects have three main components. First, volunteers find a location and obtain approval from the civic or homeowners' association. Second, there is a community education component. Finally, there is the labeling component. https://goo.gl/SXGbpN  
  • Humane Society of Fairfax County - We have many volunteer activities in which young adults can participate in to help the animals and the Humane Society of Fairfax County: http://hsfc.org/support/volunteer/young-adults/
  • International Service Learning Program – High School and Middle School - 2018 Middle School (Dominican Republic) and High School (Peru) opportunities are posted here: https://www.fcps.edu/international-study-travel-service-learning-program

For Teachers

Mallory Joiner

Service Learning Resource Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
571-423-4772
@email
FCPS Service Learning
@FCPSServLearn

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