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.
2011 Volunteer Impact by the Numbers*
$22.03 average value of a volunteer hour in Virginia, according to the Virginia Employment Commision
50 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
850 volunteers participate in Volunteers for Change
1,204 nonprofits and charitable organizations are affiliated with Volunteer Fairfax
1,960 individuals connected through corporate days of service
2,500 individuals and groups honored through 20 years of the Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards
4,520 individuals and groups referred to local agencies and nonprofits for volunteer opportunities through online information and referral
4,462 volunteers placed into service through Volunteer Fairfax direct programs
50,000 volunteer hours generated through Volunteer Fairfax direct programs
$1,148,050 in volunteer hours donated to the community through Volunteer Fairfax direct programs
1,126 volunteers engaged through VolunteerFest®
* All numbers based on FY11 figures.
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
“Volunteers make you feel like you are not alone.” Huntington Flood Victim
"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
