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 and events Volunteer Fairfax offers!

Resources

Directory of Youth Service Opportunities (Updated 10/2016) - The best resource for youth looking for ongoing volunteer opportunities.
- Quick Guide to Youth Service Opportunities - shortened version with tips and ideas for getting started.
VolunteerNow! - Use the advanced search option (select great for: youth) to find one-time opportunities.
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

Global Youth Service Day (April 21-23, 2017): Every April, young people everywhere are spring into action by joining the worldwide service extravaganza Global Youth Service Day. In over 135 countries, from Jakarta to Australia, from Spain to the National Capital region, a million junior volunteers make an impact on their local communities. That’s powerful! Youth ages 5 to 25 participate in this day of service.

For more information about Youth Programs, please contact our staff!