Youth Service Opportunities

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." - Aesop

If you're under 18 and looking to earn hours for school or — more importantly — make a difference in your community, you've come to the right place! To get started right away, click on the links below to learn more about the Resources, Programs and Events Volunteer Fairfax offers!

Resources

Youth Advisory Board Blog (Updated monthly)
Directory of Youth Service Opportunities (Updated 9/2014)
Directory of Youth Service Opportunties (Under 12 Edition) (Updated 9/2014)
VolunteerNow!
DonateNow! and the Donation Drive Planning Kit - Perfect for schools!
Community Events Calendar
Youth Service America's Tips for Parents of Young Children - Great for showing children how to care about their community!

Events

Nominations open for Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards - Youth Category (February 2, 2015)
Give Together: A Family Volunteer Day (January 19, 2015)
Global Youth Service Day (April 18, 2015)
VolunteerFest® (October 24, 2015)

For more information about Youth Programs, please contact us today!

Check out this video on youth volunteering - produced for the Chase American Giving Awards.