
Volunteer Fairfax is proud to be featured in the 2011-2012 Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington. The Catalogue shines a light on high impact, carefully evaluated and community-based nonprofits. Volunteer Fairfax is one of only 70 outstanding nonprofits to be featured this year.
Honor an outstanding volunteer today for the 20th Anniversary Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards, Friday, April 27, 2012. All nominees receive a complimentary invitation to the event. Nomination forms are available online and are due at 3 p.m., Thursday, February 9 (Deadline Extended). Only forms submitted through the Volunteer Fairfax website will be accepted. For questions, please contact Christine Coffey at (703) 246-3825.
On Sunday, February 26, professional services firm Deloitte LLP, working in partnership with Fairfax County Department of Family Services (DFS) and Volunteer Fairfax, is hosting a Community Tax Assistance Day at the SkillSource Center in Falls Church, VA. Deloitte will be providing free tax preparation for low-income individuals and families. Eligible participants are those who make up to $50,000 per year. Trained IRS professionals will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on a first come, first serve basis, and childcare is provided on-site. Pre-registration is available but not required by calling (703) 533-5434. To learn more about the event, visit www.nvacash.org.
Join Volunteer Fairfax at Global Youth Service Day, on Saturday, April 21, for its 2nd annual Fairfax area day of service. Global Youth Service Day is an annual campaign that celebrates and mobilizes the millions of children and youth who improve their communities each day of the year through service and service-learning. Established in 1988, Global Youth Service Day is the largest service event in the world, and the only day of service dedicated to children and youth. GYSD is celebrated each year in over 100 countries. Submit an application to benefit from a volunteer project. Applications are due February 17. Contact Renee Hoyt-Atkinson for more information at (703) 246-3816.
Looking to renew your agency's membership with Volunteer Fairfax or join for the first time? Current members should contact Volunteer Fairfax to confirm their login information for our new system. New members can join at any time.
