Impact and Success
Every time someone engages in service, they not only enrich their own lives, but also help Volunteer Fairfax achieve its mission of meeting community needs. Beneficiaries of volunteers may include a teen who has a strong mentor, hungry and homeless individuals, and animals waiting for adoption. The Center is proud to be part of the impact on the community.
2009 Volunteer Impact by the Numbers*
$20.80 average value of a volunteer hour in Virginia, according to the Independent Sector
60 volunteer projects a month are available to Volunteers for Change members
60 agencies received grants to hire paid interns through the ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program
534 attendees joined the Booz Allen Hamilton Speaker Series on Fundraising Development, where Volunteer Fairfax served on the steering committee
850 volunteers participate in Volunteers for Change
900 nonprofits are affiliated with Volunteer Fairfax
1,027 corporate volunteers worked with area nonprofits to provide needed services
1,247 attendees trained at Volunteer Fairfax workshops, seminars and events
1,800 individuals and groups honored through 17 years of the Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards
3,235 individuals and groups referred to local agencies and nonprofits for volunteer opportunities through online information and referral
4,343 volunteers placed into service through Volunteer Fairfax direct programs
43,316 volunteer hours generated through Volunteer Fairfax direct programs
$898,446 in volunteer hours donated to the community through Volunteer Fairfax direct programs
* All numbers based on FY09 figures, except the Booz Allen Speaker Series, which is CY09.
Volunteer Fairfax Success Stories
BusinessLink
“I am still amazed at the tremendous impact these projects made on the community, and am very pleased at the feedback we have received from our volunteers...thank you for your team’s outstanding leadership of this event.” Matt Kramer, Lockheed Martin
ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program
“Our intern took our annual event to a new level – success that otherwise would not have been achieved with our limited staff and resources.”
Nonprofit Training
“I appreciate the quality information, inspiration and interaction the Boot Camp provided. It empowered our staff to grow in their interest and ability to involve volunteers in meaningful ways and maximize their experiences.” Community Preservation and Development Corporation
Emergency Response
“The volunteers were
a big asset to the smooth operation of the AEOC. They performed their function to perfection.” Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management
