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VolunteerFest 2008

VolunteerFest® 2008



Weather Updates


The following projects are either cancelled or postponed to the noted date. This site will be updated again at 8:00am, Saturday October 25th. Please check back for more details!

American Horticultural Society has cancelled its project for October 25th.

Borge Street Park has cancelled its project for October 25th.

Brentwood Park has postponed its project to October 26th from 9am-12pm.

Cub Run RECenter has postponed its project to October 26th from 1pm-4pm.

Fairfax ReLeaf has postponed its project to November 1st from 10am-2pm.

George C. Marshall High School has postponed its project to October 26th from 11am-2pm.

Haven of Northern Virginia has postponed its project to November 8th from 10am-2pm.

Huntley Meadows Park has postponed its project to October 26th from 12pm-2pm.

Northern Virginia Training Center has cancelled its project for October 25th.

Pohick Regional Library has cancelled its project for October 25th.



General Information
Volunteer Fairfax invites you to bring your family and friends to volunteer at the 14th annual VolunteerFest® on Saturday, October 25. Part of the national “Make a Difference Day,” this community-wide day of service engages more than 700 volunteers around Fairfax County at schools, libraries, parks and nonprofit agencies.

Volunteer projects include building outdoor classrooms, painting offices, creating a wildlife habitat and environmental cleanups. Service projects start mid-morning and end around lunch time. Make the most of your Saturday and volunteer.

Over the last 13 years, VolunteerFest® has engaged more than 15,000 volunteers at 490 projects for a total of 47,000 hours of service to the community.

Media
Members of the press can access a media packet under the links list at the top right hand of this pagee. For media inquiries, contact Samantha Watson at (703) 246-3460

Youth Volunteer Policy
 We are thrilled to have volunteers of all ages participating in the event. If you are a volunteer under the age of 18 in you are REQUIRED to bring a signed copy of the Liability Waiver to your volunteer project. If you do not bring a signed waiver you will not be able to volunteer. Please download the form from the right-hand side of the page under the documents heading.

The Registration Process
1. Listed below are 37 different volunteer projects in Fairfax County to choose from. The majority of projects occur on October 25; however a few projects occur on October 18 and November 1.

2. Select the project you would like to volunteer at and click the Sign Up Button.. (Please note projects whose sign up button is grey are full.) One person can sign up up to 99 people for a project.

3. Once registration is complete you will receive an email confirmation with further details of the project.




Questions? Please contact Christine Morrison

VolunteerFest


Event Details
      Event Location Date SignedUp/Needed Start/End Notes
  Link to summary for event Cedar Ridge Community Fun Day - Shift 1  Reston  10/17/2009 6 / 6 9:00 AM / 11:30 AM Do you love neighborhood events? Help encourage families living in the Cedar Ridge Apartment Community to meet their neighbors and take advantage of resources by making cotton candy, running the moon bounce line, helping man the grill or administering the registration table, and clean-up. Minimum age with adult supervision: 14; without: 16.
  Link to summary for event Cedar Ridge Family Fun Day - Shift 2  Reston  10/17/2009 15 / 14 11:00 AM / 1:30 PM Do you love neighborhood events? Help encourage families living in the Cedar Ridge Apartment Community to meet their neighbors and take advantage of resources by making cotton candy, running the moon bounce line, helping man the grill or administering the registration table, and clean-up. Minimum age with adult supervision: 14; without: 16.
  Link to summary for event Cedar Ridge Family Fun Day - Shift 3  Reston  10/17/2009 5 / 6 1:30 PM / 3:00 PM Do you love neighborhood events? Help encourage families living in the Cedar Ridge Apartment Community to meet their neighbors and take advantage of resources by making cotton candy, running the moon bounce line, helping man the grill or administering the registration table, and clean-up. Minimum age with adult supervision: 14; without: 16.
  Link to summary for event John Marshal Community Library Fall Clean-Up  Alexandria  10/17/2009 15 / 15 9:00 AM / 12:00 PM Help beautify the library both inside and outside. Help with the Fall preparations for the gardens by planting bulbs, spreading mulch and picking up trash. Inside, help by cleaning shelves, furniture and other surfaces, as well as pick up items that have fallen behind the shelves, shift collections, assist with creating displays along with several other projects. Minimum age with adult supervision: 6; without: 14.
  Link to summary for event Shelf Reading Blitz!  McLean  10/17/2009 15 / 15 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM Volunteers will be checking the shelves to be sure that books are in their proper location. Organizational skills and an eye for detail are wanted! Minimum age with adult supervision: any; without: 13.
  Link to summary for event A Day at the Alexandria ReStore  Alexandria  10/24/2009 8 / 20 10:00 AM / 2:00 PM Assist at the Alexandria ReStore location! Volunteers help Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia in every facet of the operations. For one time volunteers that includes, but is not limited to receiving donations, helping customers, organizing the store and database entry. Minimum age with adult supervision: 16; without: 18.
  Link to summary for event A Day at the Chantilly ReStore  Chantilly  10/24/2009 20 / 20 10:00 AM / 2:00 PM Assist at the Chantilly ReStore location! Volunteers help Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia in every facet of the operations. For one time volunteers that includes, but is not limited to receiving donations, helping customers, organizing the store and database entry. Minimum age with adult supervision: 16; without: 18.
  Link to summary for event Annandale Annual Fall Festival and Parade  Annandale  10/24/2009 6 / 60 8:00 AM / 7:00 PM Volunteer help is needed to set up event booths and for activities during the events. Assignments may include vendor booths, entertainment, food and kid zones. Clean-up is needed after the event as well. Minimum age with adult supervision: 15; without: 18.
  Link to summary for event Book Burrow Dedication  Burke  10/24/2009 16 / 15 1:00 PM / 4:00 PM Volunteers are needed to help with the dedication of the Burke Centre Library's "The Book Burrow," an area outside the building where youth service programs may be held. Volunteers will read books to young children, play some musical instruments, and help with setting up other programs. Minimum age with adult supervision: 12; without: 18.
  Link to summary for event Brushes and Rollers to the Rescue!  Falls Church  10/24/2009 16 / 15 9:00 AM / 1:00 PM CrossLink International's warehouse floor is in severe need of painting. Assistance is greatly appreciated so that the floors will be dry before the beginning of the work week on Monday. Minimum age with adult supervision: 15; without: 18.
  Link to summary for event Centreville Clock Tower Store Sorting  Centreville  10/24/2009 0 / 10 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM Volunteers are needed to sort and tag donations of toys, household items and clothing. Volunteers may also assist with display, greeting customers and basic store clean-up. Minimum age with adult supervision: 15; without: 16.
  Link to summary for event Day at the Clock Tower Thrift Store in Falls Church  Falls Church  10/24/2009 7 / 10 10:00 AM / 2:00 PM Volunteers are needed to sort and tag donations of toys, household items and clothing. Volunteers may also assist with dsiplay, greeting customers and basic store clean-up. Minimum age with adult supervision: 15; without: 16.
  Link to summary for event Dry Bed Stream Cleaning at Yorktowne Square Condominium  Falls Church  10/24/2009 6 / 25 9:30 AM / 12:00 PM It's a fall clean-up with Lands and Waters! Volunteers are needed to clean a dry bed stream, as well as weed around surrounding areas. Minimum age with adult supervision: 8; without: 16.
  Link to summary for event Enhancing the Living Outdoor Classroom at Chesterbrook Elementary School  McLean  10/24/2009 25 / 25 9:30 AM / 12:30 PM Volunteers are needed to mulch and create new paths for the living outdoor classroom at Chesterbrook Elementary School. Minimum age with adult supervision: 8; without: 16.
  Link to summary for event Fairfax City Library Clean-Up  Fairfax City  10/24/2009 9 / 10 10:30 AM / 2:30 PM How do the books get reorganized? Here is your chance to help the Fairfax City Library by shelving books, as well as other tasks around the library including shelf reading, cleaning computers and trimming outside plants. Minimum age with adult supervision: 12; without: 14.
  Link to summary for event Fall Zone Replenishing at Borge Street Park  Oakton  10/24/2009 10 / 10 9:00 AM / 12:00 PM Ever had a hard fall? Volunteers are needed to replenish the fall zones at the Borge Street Park with wood chips in an effort to soften the ground for the child play areas. Volunteers will also remove weeds in the area as well. Hand tools and wheel barrows will be provided.
  Link to summary for event Fence Building  Clifton  10/24/2009 11 / 15 10:00 AM / 2:00 PM Northern Virginia Therapuetic Riding Program is looking for a few good builders! During the day, volunteers will build fenced-in areas for the horses. The only requirement is the ability to use a hammer and level! Minimum age with adult supervision: 14; without: 18.
  Link to summary for event Fred Crabtree Park Invasive Removal  Reston  10/24/2009 17 / 20 9:00 AM / 12:00 PM Habitat Restoration: Volunteers will restore habitat of parkland through the removal of non-native, invasive plants. This includes cutting back, pulling and removing invasive plants to aid in restoring the natural balance in this woodland ecosystem. Minimum age with adult supervision: 10; without: 13.
  Link to summary for event Goodwin House Fall Creative Arts Festival  Falls Church  10/24/2009 29 / 25 10:00 AM / 12:00 PM Volunteers are needed to enrich the life of an elderly adult by helping residents of the Health Care Center decorate pumpkins, fill in candy bags, create wonderful fall decorations and do spin art. Minimum age with adult supervision: 10; without: 16.
  Link to summary for event Holiday Food Collection for the Needy  Reston  10/24/2009 16 / 18 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM Volunteers working in groups will pass out flyers with lists of foods needed by FISH for their Thanksgiving Basket program. They will then collect the food as shoppers leave the store. Minimum age with adult supervision: 8; without: 15.
  Link to summary for event Library Grounds Clean-Up Day!  Burke  10/24/2009 11 / 10 10:00 AM / 2:00 PM Volunteers are needed at the Pohick Regional Library to clean-up the grounds by removing unwanted plants, weeds and brush. Volunteers will also assist in the clean-out of the landscaping shed. Minimum age with adult supervision: 13; without: 18.
  Link to summary for event Meadowood Restoration Partnership - Ecological Display Project (Volunteers Provided by Washington Gas and IFAS)  Lorton  10/24/2009 60 / 60 10:00 AM / 1:00 PM Volunteers will assist in the fall planting of native trees and shrubs at the Ecological Display site - four acres of former horse pasture which is being converted to various natural habitats, such as forest and meadows. Minimum age with adult supervision: any; without: 13.
  Link to summary for event Morning Vine Removal at Huntley Meadows Park  Alexandria  10/24/2009 20 / 20 9:30 AM / 12:00 PM Habitat Restoration: Volunteers will restore habitat of parkland through the removal of non-native, invasive plants. This includes cutting back, pulling and removing invasive plants to aid in restoring the natural balance in this woodland ecosystem. Minimum age with adult supervision: 10; without: 13.
  Link to summary for event Nottoway Park Vine Clean-Up  Vienna  10/24/2009 45 / 45 9:00 AM / 12:00 PM It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Volunteers will restore habitat of parkland through the removal of non-native, invasive plants. This includes cutting back, pulling and removing invasive plants to aid in restoring the natural balance in this woodland ecosystem. Minimum age with adult supervision: 10; without: 13.
  Link to summary for event Parliament House Beautification  Springfield, VA  10/24/2009 20 / 20 9:00 AM / 1:00 PM Volunteers will be landscaping, mulching, and cleaning-up the exterior and interior of this home, as well as doing some minor painting. The goal of the project is to beautify the home's atmosphere for its residents, all of whom struggle with various intellectual disabilities. Minimum age with adult supervision: 13; without: 17.
  Link to summary for event Preserving Trees at Brentwood Park  Fairfax  10/24/2009 5 / 20 9:00 AM / 12:00 PM Volunteers needed! Tasks will include tree preservation and habitat restoration through the removal of non-native invasive species. Volunteers will be pulling and cutting vines that are smothering native species. Minimum age with adult supervision: 10; without: 13.
  Link to summary for event Shelf Reader's Bonanza  Alexandria  10/24/2009 20 / 20 10:00 AM / 2:00 PM The Sherwood Regional Library is need of a few good shelf readers! Volunteers are needed to put books in the correct order on the shelves. There are plenty of collections for volunteers to work on based off individual interest. Minimum age with adult supervision: any; without: 15.
  Link to summary for event Stonewall Jackson 5k Support  City of Manassas  10/24/2009 9 / 15 7:30 AM / 11:00 AM Volunteers will serve as course marshals helping to direct runners along the Stonewall Jackson 5k route, assisting at the race-day registration table, and passing out water and/or food at the finish line. Minimum age with adult supervision: 12; without: 16.
  Link to summary for event Tree Preservation and Habitat Restoration at Annandale Park  Annandale  10/24/2009 6 / 20 9:00 AM / 12:00 PM Volunteers are needed to assist in the tree preservation and habitat restoration of Annandale Park through the removal of non-native invasive species. Volunteers will be pulling and cutting vines that are smothering native species. Minimum age with adult supervision: 10; without: 13.
  Link to summary for event Westfield High School Fall Clean-Up  Chantilly  10/24/2009 4 / 25 9:00 AM / 12:00 PM Volunteers are needed to participate in a fall clean-up around the school grounds. Tasks include picking up trash, trimming gardens and any general cleaning. The date follows after the school's biggest rival football game, which generates over 10,000 fans, so help is needed! Minimum age with adult supervision: 12; without: 14.
  Link to summary for event Woodglen Lake Habitat Restoration  Fairfax  10/24/2009 3 / 20 9:30 AM / 11:30 AM Hard-working, enthusiastic team needed to assist in tree preservation and habitat restoration through the removal of non-native invasive species. Volunteers will be pulling and cutting vines that are smothering native species. Minimum age with adult supervision: 10; without: 13.
  Link to summary for event Cleaning the Little Hunting Creek Watershed  Alexandria  10/25/2009 21 / 30 9:00 AM / 11:00 AM Volunteers will be helping to remove invasive species, like English Ivy, and trash from the property NVCT owns along Little Hunting Creek. These efforts will help improve the habitat on-site, as well as the water quality in the Little Hunting Creek watershed. Minimum age with adult supervision: any; without: 15.
  Link to summary for event Enhancing the Living Outdoor Classroom at Daniels Run ES  City of Fairfax  10/31/2009 14 / 25 9:30 AM / 12:30 PM Volunteers will be mulching, creating new paths, and weeding areas of the living classroom. Some volunteers will help place soil behind rock walls in preparation for planting. Minimum age with adult supervision: 8; without: 16.
  Link to summary for event Invasive Vine Challenge at Laurel Hill Park  Mt. Vernon  10/31/2009 3 / 20 10:00 AM / 12:00 PM Do you have what it takes? Volunteers are needed for tree preservation and habitat restoration through the removal of non-native invasive species. Volunteers will be pulling and cutting vines that are smothering native species. Minimum age with adult supervision: 10; without: 13.
  Link to summary for event Project Vine Removal at Pohick Stream Valley  Fairfax  10/31/2009 20 / 20 10:00 AM / 12:00 PM Are you the next vine remover? Show your skills at the Pohick Stream Valley Park by participating in a tree preservation and habitat restoration project through the removal of non-native invasive species. Volunteers will pull and cut vines that are smothering native species. Minimum age with adult supervision: 10; without: 13.

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