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 9/2018) - The best resource for youth looking for ongoing volunteer opportunities.
Events
- VolunteerFest (October 27, 2018) is a region-wide day of community service held in conjunction with National Make a Difference Day. VolunteerFest mobilizes hundreds of volunteers to help nonprofits accomplish tasks that they would not have the time or resources to do on their won. Join hands-on projects such as landscaping, maintaining outdoor classrooms at local elementary schools, sorting thrift shop donations, and many others. Everyone is encouraged to participate!
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Give Together: A Family Volunteer Day: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (January 21, 2019)
Every year, the nation celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a national holiday honoring Dr. King’s message of peace and empowerment. In recognition of Dr. King’s message, this day has been designated as a National Day of Service. Volunteer Fairfax participates in the MLK Day of Service by inviting children of all ages to engage in volunteering with the presentation of Give Together.
- Global Youth Service Day (April 12 - 14, 2019)
