Community Events Calendar
September
Volunteers for Change Orientation
September 15, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Fairfax, Va.
Volunteers for Change, a unique volunteer program designed for working adults, is holding orientations for interested community members. This program features a flexible online calendar of fun weekend and weekday evening projects to fit busy schedules. A one-time orientation at Volunteer Fairfax’s office is mandatory. After orientation, volunteers can choose from more than 60 monthly community service projects throughout Northern Virginia. Projects include planting trees, bagging food for homeless families, tutoring adult ESL students, playing bingo with the disabled, special community- wide events throughout the year, and much more! Contact Annie Duffield to register for the next orientation at 703-246-3895
Emergency Preparedness Exercise
September 25, in Fairfax, Va.
Individuals are needed Saturday, September 25, 2010 to act as mock emergency volunteers. Volunteer Fairfax, the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management, and the Fairfax County Health Department will be testing their Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) plans, which assign volunteers to the needs of emergency response and recovery specialists. By simply passing through each station of the VRC, you will help improve our ability to direct volunteers in future emergencies. No prior training is needed and there are no physical limitations prohibiting participation making this a great event for ages 14 and up. Participants will be asked to provide general feedback and suggestions after exiting the VRC. The event will be held in the Fairfax County Government Center lobby on Saturday, September 25 between the hours of 9am and 11am. There will also be additional information and resources on hand to help you better prepare your family, business, and property for an emergency. If you are interested in acting as an emergency volunteer for this event or would like additional information, please email Volunteer Fairfax. If you plan on volunteering with a group, please include the number of individuals that will be joining you at the exercise.
Challenge Walk MS 2010
September 25, 26 in Washington, D.C.
Capital Challenge Walk MS presented by Security Storage Company. On September 25-26, hundreds of dedicated individuals will walk as one for two days and 50 kilometers. Volunteers are needed to host rest stops, drive support vehicles, manage overnight locaations, encourage our walkers and much more! Register today at CapitalChallengeWalkMS.org
October
Haven of Northern Virginia Volunteer Orientation
October 25 - November 5, 2010 in Annandale
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Haven of Northern Virginia is committed to offering support, compassion, information, and resources to the bereaved and seriously ill. Volunteers offer comfort and support while helping people cope with the feelings of fear, loneliness and a host of other emotions associated with grief.
How to become a Haven volunteer:
• Attend an orientation to acquaint yourself with the purposes of Haven. To register for an orientation call Haven at 703-941-7000.
• Attend a 30-hour training course.
• Commit to one year of service answering Haven's phones (a minimum of 2.5 hours weekly).
If you would like to add your event to the Community Events Calendar, please email event details (date, location, contact information, agency membership level and explanation) to Christopher Copley, Communications Coordinator. Events may take up to two business days to appear on the calendar. Please note that posting events on the calendar is a benefit of Associate and Partner level membership. To learn about the other benefits of membership with the Center, please review the membership information page.
