NVFS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers play an integral
role in the mission of Northern Virginia Family Service
to empower individuals and families to improve their
quality of life. Northern Virginia Family Service
volunteers are people of all ages and backgrounds
who share their interests, time, talents and commitment
to giving back to the community in which they live.
All volunteer opportunities are on weekdays during
business hours unless otherwise noted.
For more information or to volunteer,
please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 703.219.2193
or e-mail volunteer@nvfs.org.
Opportunity
for Volunteer Mentors:
New Mentoring Program is recruiting volunteer mentors
(21 and above) who are available every Thursday
from 4 to 6 pm. Mentees are in Middle School.
Location: City of Falls Church. Contact Monica Arispe
at 703-219-2106 or marispe@nvfs.org.
Information
& Referral Spanish-Speaking Translators Needed
Our Multicultural Human Services Program is in need
of 2 volunteer interpreters to help at the Information
& Referral Line. There is a critical need for
help on Mondays and Fridays, but help is need on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays, as well.
The
Clock Tower Thrift Shops
in Centreville and Falls Church, VA are open 7 days
a week during day and evening hours. We need individuals
and groups of volunteers to help us unpack and sort
winter clothes, toys and holiday items. Volunteers
(not younger than 16) will also greet and assist customers.
It is a great way to help foster Care children, as
the proceeds from the store supports our Special Foster
Care and other programs at Northern Virginia Family
Service. Court ordered- volunteers are welcome. URGENT!
Early
Childhood Development Centers
are looking for volunteers to assist teachers in the
pre-school classrooms. This may involve setting up
play and learning activities, reading to students,
decorating the classroom, helping with breakfast and
lunch, or other tasks to assist teachers in working
with and caring for children infants to age 3. hours-
two shifts: 8:30 am. to 12:30 pm.; 12:30 pm. to 4:30
pm., or any number of hours between 8:30 and 4:30.
Georgetown South- Early Head Start Child Development
Center (Manassas, VA)
16
y/o male and 17 y-old female
need tutors who can help them with math/algebra (High
school level). Ideal volunteer would have knowledge
and understanding of high school level-math and would
be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in
the field. Some Spanish would be preferred, but not
required. Female also needs help with Chemistry. Location:
Falls Church/Fairfax.
15
y/o and 13 y/o boys
lack positive male role models. The 13 y/o is a reserved
young adolescent, who enjoys video games and playing
with his two pet birds. Client is very intelligent,
yet lacks motivation. Spanish would be helpful. Meetings
will be 1-2 hrs. a week. Both boys live in Falls Church/Fairfax.
Seasonal Volunteer Opportunities
Annual Gala & Auction (March
- May)
Back-To-School (June - August)
Help the Homeless Walkathon (June - November)
Golf Tournament (September)
Food & Toy Drives (November - December)
