Our Mission
Volunteer Fairfax engages people and organizations to amplify their community impact.
How
We achieve our mission through a variety of programs, special events, and services. Through these activities, Volunteer Fairfax strengthens the capacity of local nonprofits, connects for-profit resources to community need, matches volunteers to meaningful service, supports government programs, and hosts family-friendly volunteer opportunities.
Why
Volunteerism, as an ideal and a practice, is a vital part of our American history and heritage.
People
We value people and believe that through volunteer service people have the capacity to enrich their own lives and improve the quality of life in their communities.
Integrity
We value integrity and incorporate the qualities of honesty, trustworthiness, and good faith in all aspects of our operations and service delivery.
Diverseness
We value people recognizing that everyone has time and talents to share and that communities are strengthened when people connect across their differences through volunteer service.
Knowledge
We value knowledge and believe that developing expertise and sharing best practices builds stewardship throughout all sectors of the community.
Excellence
We value excellence and commit to implementing innovative and effective strategies, setting the highest standard for professionalism and accountability.
Collaboration
We value collaborative efforts and believe we are at our best when we work to bring together individuals, neighborhoods, schools, businesses, government, nonprofits, faith-based, and other community organizations to achieve a common vision of a better community.
