Needs From: Loudoun Cares

If reducing food waste in our community and across the US is an area you are excited about, we'd love to invite you to explore whether Pumpkins For Pigs Foundation board is right for you!

General Duties:

Required Qualifications:

Term: Immediately through December 2024 (next meeting in Oct 2023)

Est. Monthly Hours - 4 hours per month (perhaps more at outset, less anticipated during off season)

Location: Hybrid - In person in Loudoun County for board meetings / virtual as appropriate  

Reach out with any questions!

Contact: Jennifer Seifert - Jennifer@pumpkinsforpigs.org or ‪(571) 207-5134‬

Tail Wags & Book Bags is a nonprofit seeking a part-time volunteer who can assist with marketing. We need assistance with publication design and an e-newsletter.  This can be done remotely and has very flexible hours.  Proficiency with Adobe Suite is necessary.

We are a 501(c)3 that provides service dogs to schools to assist students with learning
challenges such as reading and writing delays, speech and language, executive function, fine motor and ADHD. We are located in Ashburn, VA and serve the Metro DC area.

Contact Karin Hemphill, MEd, MA  Email: kidslearn@tailwags.org Phone: (202) 251-4824

During Feline Friend Shifts, volunteers are asked to assist with ongoing housekeeping, enrichment. If looking for tasks, volunteers may consult the staff member assigned to the Cat Adopt kennels or the board in the volunteer office.  

Afternoon volunteers may be asked to help with feeding and evening rounds. 

All volunteers are expected to take part in ongoing shelter needs (such as laundry and dishes) or other tasks as requested by staff. 

Go to www.loudoun.gov/animals for information on how to apply!

During Canine Companion Shifts, volunteers are asked to assist with ongoing housekeeping, enrichment. If looking for tasks, volunteers may consult the staff member assigned to the Dog Adopt kennels or the board in the volunteer office. Green and yellow volunteers may take dogs for walks or into play yards. 

Afternoon volunteers may be asked to help with feeding and evening rounds. 

All volunteers are expected to take part in ongoing shelter needs (such as laundry and dishes) or other tasks as requested by staff. 

See www.loudoun.gov/animals for how to get started!

You have the opportunity to join a group of dedicated students as we tackle issues facing our community! 

PASTA operates in chapters of 4-6 students who work together to meet our mission: kids helping kids in our community.  We do this through project-based volunteering where you use your interest/passions to help other kids in Loudoun County. Projects have ranged from providing STEM classes at afterschool programs, giving guitar lessons, putting together passion kits that explore their love of watercolor, teaching kids about managing emotions, planning Secret Santa events...and so much more.

As a PASTA member, you'll have the opportunity to participate in leadership positions, develop skills related to project management and budgeting, and use empathy to help your community. All new chapters receive guidance from a mentor and PASTA's Board of Directors. 

PASTA members typically report spending 3-6 hours per month planning their PASTA projects, and 8-12 hours per year executing their innovative projects. 

Eligibility: All kids in 6th - 10th grade are eligible to start a chapter. We accept chapters from anywhere around the world, but our hub is Loudoun County, Virginia. 

Step 1: Form your group of 4-6 students. We recommend you work with your friends and that all of you come from the same area. 

Step 2: Email pastateens@gmail.com to start the enrollment process!

We look forward to working with you! Enrollment closes in September.

Veterans Moving Forward is seeking an Administrative Assistant Volunteer to support our Director of Programs, in our Dulles training center, for 2-3 hours per day, 2-3 days per week.

Do you like keeping things organized?  Are you a multi-tasker at heart?  Do you love being around dogs? If you said “Yes” to each of these questions, we have an ideal opportunity where you can assist Veterans Moving Forward with our mission of providing service dogs, facility dogs, and emotional support dogs to veterans with physical and/or mental health challenges at no cost to the veteran or their family.

This position will assist in managing phone calls, emails, and other forms of communication by ensuring prompt and professional responses are provided, and will handle other administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements:

 Prior Administrative Assistant experience is preferred. 

In search of organizations, groups to bring programming to our residents-crafts, classes, shows, etc. For adults, seniors or children, once or ongoing. 

The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteer advocates in Loudoun County who are empathetic, diplomatic, assertive and skilled communicators to:

We will be offering a three-day in-person training in October 2023 for potential volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call 703-324-5861, or email NVLTCOP@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Tail Wags & Book Bags is a nonprofit seeking a part-time volunteer who can assist with fundraising. We need assistance with donor communications, grant searching, and our annual campaign.  This can be done remotely and has very flexible hours.  Familiarity with donor management software would be helpful but is not a necessity.

We are a 501(c)3 that provides service dogs to schools to assist students with learning
challenges such as reading, writing, speech and language, executive function, and ADHD.  Our locations are Ashburn, VA, and Washington, DC.

Contact Karin Hemphill, M.Ed, MA  Email: kidslearn@tailwags.org Phone: (202) 251-4824

Field agent is responsible for

The Salvation Army of Loudoun's Thrift Store is a wonderful place for groups to volunteer!  Groups can accomplish so much for us.  Our Thrift Store sales support the work we do to address emergencies.  We assist needy Loudoun residents with rent and utility assistance.  So many people are facing disconnections and evictions.  YOU are making so much possible for those in need!!

Volunteers will work together planting and harvesting at the JK Community Farm until the project is complete, if we have time remaining, we will bag the harvested produce or more on to planting/harvesting a new crop! Our volunteer registration is available at www.jkcommunityfarm.org/volunteer

Do you want to directly help adults with autism get a job? Job seekers with autism are among the many unemployed right now facing extra challenges and can use your help! Apply today at https://www.hireautism.org/navigator-application/ 

We are looking for volunteers with business, management, and human resources experience to serve as Hire Autism Navigators and help autistic adults refine their resumes and cover letters and prepare for job interviews.

The expected volunteer commitment is 1-2 hours per week for three months. Familiarity with autism is a plus, but it is not a prerequisite. Volunteers must complete our Navigator training and successfully pass a background check before being eligible to begin working with a Hire Autism job seeker. 

The ideal volunteer will have a record of success in their professional career, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a commitment to Hire Autism’s mission, and the desire to serve as a positive role model. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Love to sing in a choir, teens and adults wanted for non-professional volunteer parish choirs.

If you are English speaking the worship music is a mix of traditional and contemporary, rehearsals 1-2 Saturdays/month (11am) and 30 minutes before services (9:30am on Sundays) at the Belmont Ridge Middle School cafeteria in Lansdowne. 

If you are Spanish speaking the worship music is contemporary Latino hymnody, rehearsals 2 Friday's month (6:30pm) and 30 minutes before service (2:30pm) at St. James' Episcopal Church in Leesburg.

Volunteer teachers and assistant teachers on Sundays (either 10am service or 3pm service). The volunteers work under the youth minister and vicar's supervision. A wonderful curriculum with lesson plans is provided for every Sunday of the year. Volunteers ages 15 to adult are welcome to apply. A background check is required and so is a mandatory safe church training.

Check out this link for more information: Unwind Your Mind Project Plan

We invite any in the community to share their interesting and unique passions by helping us make passion kits.  

Making a kit is easy!

1. Choose a unique activity for your kit. (i.e. origami, magic, calligraphy, sewing) This should be something you are passionate about sharing with others!
2. Assemble your kit with enough supplies for 1 kid to do the activity. Use a ziploc/baggie to package your kit.
3. Add simple instructions to each bag and/or video links
4. Fill out this form to select a drop off location

We will take your activity bags and combine them with others to form our Passion Kits, which will include a variety of activities for kids to enjoy. These kits will be delivered to doffering community partners!

https://forms.gle/cE7Nvv2yg126oUsQA

In 2020, we made 560 quilts that were donated to various organizations in Loudoun County. We need volunteers to make quilt tops (cut, assemble, etc.) as well as perform other steps in the quilting process.  We will teach you every step of making a quilt.  Anyone can learn!

We also need support with providing materials to accomplish our mission.  Our largest expenses are batting, backing fabric and quilting thread.  Donations to support operating costs for our studio are also welcome.

Here is an Amazon link to the batting that we order to make quilts:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003W0WS0K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

An easier way is to make a direct donation at our Facebook page at  https://www.Facebook.com/StationStitchers/ where we will purchase quilt supplies from the funds we receive through donations.  Thank you for any and all support that you give us.  

Volunteers Needed! - Come work with us to make quilts for Loudoun county organizations in need.  We provide quilts to Inova Hospitals at Lansdowne and Fair Oaks, Loudoun Area Women's Shelter (LAWS), Loudoun Family Services - Foster Care, Tree of Life Ministry, and the Purcellville Police Department.  We make personal-sized quilts to provide warmth and comfort.

Anyone can do this!!!  You do not need any prior experience to volunteer.  We will teach you any and all steps of the process.  There is something here for everyone to do! 

We are open from Monday thru Thursdays to anyone who wants to join us in this worthy endeavor.  We need people who can cut and assemble kits, cut and piece batting, make backings, and bind quilts.  We are happy to teach you how to long-arm quilts in our studio.  Whatever your skill, we can work with you so that you can contribute to our mission.

Need a volunteer to assist with project planning and carrying out and keeping track of various initiatives

Developing weekly agendas and moderating meetings

Need a dedicated/committed social media volunteer with experience to assist with fundraising and different campaigns. 

Give Your Time to Patients by:

* Providing Companionship – make sure everyone has a friend

* Reading, Watching TV, Taking a Walk, Playing Cards – have fun

* Sitting Vigil – ensure that nobody is alone during their last hours

* Advocating – help everyone get the care they need

* Sharing Special Talents – paint, sing, play an instrument, etc

Professional Volunteer Training Provided.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

For more information, please contact:

Waheba Zeidan, Volunteer Manager, Loudoun & western Fairfax

wzeidan@capitalcaring.org

or (703) 957-1795

If a bioterrorism event or epidemic requires it, the Loudoun County Health Department is preparing for the possibility of opening emergency mass vaccination and medication dispensing clinics in select locations throughout the county. Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers, both nonmedical and medical, would be key to staffing these sites. Nonmedical volunteers would perform key clinic roles such as registration, data entry, language translation, medical personnel assistance, and directing foot traffic.

MRC members can also assist with other public health responses in our community and have the opportunity to be trained in CPR and first aid if they so desire.

Please go to www.loudoun.gov/mrc for further information and to register.

We are looking for people who are available weekdays between 9am and 3pm.  They would need to be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting (for the safety of our participants).  This is a great opportunity for people who want to give back to their community for a couple hours a week or more.  Retirees and college students are encouraged to apply!

 Do you love having fun, building relationships and going on field trips? Then the Adults with Disabilities Day Program is for you! Our ministry meets Monday-Thursday during the week to foster life skills to individuals ages 22 and older. We build relationships, work through bible stories, have worship days, practice life skills and so much more. We would love for you to use the talents that God has given you as a part of our Serve Team. Our ADDP Assistant Coordinator, Hope Pelletier would love to talk to you if this sounds like something you would be interested in.

MUST pass background check and fingerprinting: https://my.mcleanbible.org/portal/opportunity_detail.aspx?id=4738

We're looking for a facilitator to help lead a caregiver support group.
Volunteer Support Group Facilitators help group participants develop coping methods and encourage caregivers to maintain their personal, physical and emotional health. Support groups provide a place for friends and family to share valuable information, caregiving tips and concerns about their loved ones with Alzheimer's.

Location: Virtual via Zoom
Meeting: First Thursdays of the Month 12pm (noon 1-hour)

Preferred Skills & Abilities

I'd like to personally thank you for your interest in joining the Board of Directors at Loudoun Therapeutic Riding. We are a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering and improving the lives of people facing cognitive, physical, emotional and psychological challenges through the benefits of equine-assisted activities and therapies.

Seeking experts in:

Please contact us for more information and to receive the board of directors application and packet. 

LTR provides equine assisted services to children and adults with special needs. To provide theses services, we need volunteers to assist in lessons as horse handlers and sidewalkers as well as assist with the care and chores needed to keep our horses healthy and happy.  

As you can imagine taking care of Dodona Manor, the house of General George and Katherine Marshall, built in 1805 is a labor of love. If you enjoy performing maintenance tasks and light repairs, we would love for you to join our team of volunteers. Email or call us for more information.

Looking for opportunity to give back, learn new skills, meet new people, and be part of something big? Join Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue today!

Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue is seeking VOLUNTEERS that are enthusiastic, dedicated individuals ready to make a difference in the varies community; Purcellville, Lovettsville, Round hill, Hamilton, Arcola, Ashburn, Sterling, Leesburg and all over Loudoun County Communities. Yes, You can train to be an EMT or a Firefighter.  If you don't know if being an EMT or Firefighter is right for you then we can use you as support personnel.

Support and admin personnel are also needed in areas not limited to:

Bingo Night helper, Social Event Planners, Open House Coordinators, Social Media Administrators, Publicity Newspaper Liaison/Pres Release Writers, Recruitment Coordinators, Website Developers/Administrators, Interpreters, Photographers, Chaplains, Grant Writers, In-Station Training Coordinators, and many other roles. We’ll work with your skills, interests, and passions and your schedule

Below is a brief list of the many perks and benefits we can offer to our volunteers:

*Call or Text 571-442-2801 for Info/to apply**

Interested in donating to LAWS to help those effected my domestic and sexual violence?  We have many donation opportunities from monetary, new items and used items. For more information please take a look at the links below: 

https://www.lcsj.org/donate-to-laws/

https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/lcsjlaws

Job Title:         Treasurer
Purpose:          Serve on the Executive Committee as the financial administrator/representative for Friends. 

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications Required: QuickBooks knowledge, prior use a must.  Basic bookkeeping skills. The ability to read a financial report.  Basic computer skills.

Support:  Support the Fundraising Committee, the program manager for the financial assistance programs (A Place to Call Home and A Helping Hand) and Contractors Care program.

Position Summary:

When your passion for helping us end world hunger meets our needs to accomplish that mission you might consider joining our team as a part-time as-needed Event Support Specialist! The Event Support Specialist help our staff in a variety of capacities related to our volunteer meal packaging events. Support activities could include, but are not limited to:

Position Requirements: 

Additional Requirements:

Salary: $10 - $15 hourly, based on location and experience.

Loudoun County Volunteer Fire-Rescue is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated individuals ready to make a difference in the surrounding community. Purcellville operates as a combination organization within the Loudoun County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management system. Both men and women, between the ages of 16 and 60, staff our trucks, provide administrative support, and offer a variety of emergency services to the community.

Seeking Volunteers Firefighters:

Below is a brief list of the many perks and benefits we can offer to our volunteers:

*Expectations and Qualifications*

Lifting, Must Pass Physical Fitness, Decision Making, Handles Pressure, Deals with Uncertainty, Judgement, Objectivity, Dependability, Emotional Control, Safety Management, and passionate to serve your community as a first responder. 

***Text or Call 571-442-2801 for Info/to apply**

Looking for opportunity to give back, learn new skills, meet new people, and be part of something big? Join Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue today! Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated individuals ready to make a difference in the varies community; Purcellville, Lovettsville, Round hill, Hamilton, Leesburg and all over Loudoun county communities. You don't have to be a firefighter or EMT to help our local stations.

Support and admin personnel are also needed in areas not limited to:

Bingo Night helper, Social Event Planners, Open House Coordinators, Social Media Administrators, Publicity Newspaper Liaison/Pres Release Writers, Recruitment Coordinators, Website Developers/Administrators, Interpreters, Photographers, Chaplains, Grant Writers, In-Station Training Coordinators, and many other roles. We’ll work with your skills, interests, and passions and your schedule

Below is a brief list of the many perks and benefits we can offer to our volunteers:

*Call or Text 571-442-2801 for Info/to apply**

Do you love to teach? Do you have that knack for organizing programs? Are you fueled by the desire to raise awareness and understanding of Alzheimer's and related dementia diseases to make a difference in our communities? Then you are an ACE! Alzheimer's Association Community Educators (ACE) are representatives of the Alzheimer's Association who cultivate opportunities and then deliver Association educational programs. ACEs work in their professional, civic, and personal spaces to raise awareness of Alzheimer's and provide education and information to constituents. ACEs are empowered to identify gaps, areas of need, and areas of interest and fill those through education. Currently, the Association is delivering all presentations virtually, so computer skills and working remotely with applications like Zoom are a must.  
Please reach out for more details!

What We Do:

The Ampersand Pantry Project was created to help our community during these very difficult times. Aside from giving out hundreds of meals a day, we also give out diapers to all the families who come to our drive-through location on East Market Street and our pantries that are located on Edwards Ferry Road and Harrison Street. Everyday, we give out over 800 diapers, sizes 1-6. In just 6 weeks, we have given out more than 200,000 diapers.

The Process:

Once we receive the new/unopened pack of diapers, one of our volunteers packages 8 individual diapers in a gallon Ziploc bag and labels the bag of according to the size (our volunteers wear masks and gloves during this process to ensure their safety and the safety of our recipients) . This process is continued for the rest of the diapers that we receive. Once the diapers are packaged and labeled, they are ready to be distributed to our recipients using our social distancing stick that can be viewed below.

Diaper Delivery Instructions:

We are based in our drive-through location at 338 East Market St. Leesburg, VA 20176. Please come by and drop the diapers off anytime Monday - Sunday between 10:30am - 12:30pm. 

Thank you very much for your support. 

What We Do:

The Ampersand Pantry Project was created to help our community during these very difficult times. Our drive-through location started serving meals on April 16, 2020. The first day, we gave out 25 meals in 180 minutes. More recently, we have given out 340 meals in only 75 minutes. To date, we have given out over 48,000 meals. Each meal contains 1 entree that is provided to us by local restaurants, 1 beverage, 1 piece of fruit, 1 bag of chips or a granola bar, and sometimes a dessert. We have not only made it a goal to support the people in our community, we have made it a goal to support our local restaurant owners. Each day different restaurants are providing the food, some donating and some working at cost, all to serve up to 350 meals a day. We also take about 130 of these meals to our pantries on Edwards Ferry Road and Harrison Street. By 11:30am, we have a line of families, who do not have access to cars, waiting for us to get there with the meals, non-perishable foods, and diapers. 

In addition, we give out diapers and baby wipes. In a single day, we give out more than 800 diapers (sizes 1-6) and many baby wipes to families in need. To date, we have given out over 200,000 diapers. We rely on diaper and baby wipe donations, as well as monetary donations, to continue to provide this important service.

Every Saturday, we provide pet food to our recipients as well. In these difficult times, many people have had to surrender their pets to shelters because they cannot afford to take care of them. We have partnered with Gray Face Acres Senior Dog Shelter and Retreat to ensure that families can keep their pets fed. We always encourage and welcome pet food donations to keep this program running. 

Aside from providing people with basic needs, we realize that it is just as important to lift their spirits. Everyday, we give out a Carnation to every driver, walker and biker that comes to our drive-through. We attach different quotes in English and Spanish to each Carnation to make our recipients smile, as well as to remind them that we will get through these hard times together. One of the quotes this week was "We rise by lifting others"  or "Nos levantamos al levantar a otros." By the end of every week, our recipients have gathered enough flowers to have a nice bouquet to come home to.

On average, 1 day of operation costs $1,500.00. Please consider donating to The Ampersand Pantry Project so that we can keep this project alive to support the families, individuals, restaurant owners and pets that need our help now more than ever before.

Monetary Donation Instructions:

Supporters may make donations payable to The Ampersand Pantry Project, a 501c3 charitable organization. The organization will acknowledge, in writing, all donations for the donor's tax purposes, if the donor's address is provided. Checks should be mailed to The Ampersand Pantry Project, 105 Loudoun St., SE, Leesburg, Virginia 20175. Checks can also be dropped off at our drive-through site, 338 East Market St. Leesburg, VA 20176, Monday - Sunday from 10:00am - 12:00pm. In addition, The Ampersand Pantry has a GoFundMe page, which can be accessed through copying and pasting the link below into your search bar.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-ampersand-pantry-project?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet

Thank you very much for your support.

Are you a veteran or active duty service member?  We are in need of those who have served or are currently serving in our Great Military.  Military Volunteers are needed to become a "battle" to a veteran in hospice care.  Our veterans proudly and courageously served and now it's our turn to serve them.

Battle Buddies are "friends" and call our veterans each week for a friendly visit.  Veterans often will confide in another veteran before talking to a civilian. You speak the same language and "get it"  This is a very meaningful way of supporting veterans.  You will hear their stories which are remarkable.  You will be their "battle"

We also perform veterans ceremonies which are an outstanding way of celebrating the service of our veterans. It is wonderful.

Due to COVID restrictions Battle Buddies are not seeing Veterans in person but they can visit via zoom, phone and do ceremonies via zoom.

Please contact Katherine Knoble, Veterans Service Coordinator at kknobel@capitalcaring.org for more information.    

Wanted:  Board Member with Focus on Fundraising & Community Networking 

Legacy Farms maintains a working board of directors to provide quarterly review, feedback, and guidance to the organization. In addition, each member takes a leadership role in their field of expertise to ensure that initiatives are fulfilled in between quarterly meetings. 

Legacy Farms is seeking board members with an interest in leading initiatives for effective Fundraising and Community Networking. 

This includes seeking out community leaders interested in supporting Legacy Farms’ mission, developing and maintaining good relationships with contacts, seeking corporate sponsorships, and working with the Executive Director to pursue grant funding. It may also include fundraising event coordination, either online or in person, depending on the Board Member’s availability and areas of interest and enthusiasm. 

Legacy Farms holds board meetings four times a year, usually on a Saturday or Sunday of the following months (unless otherwise scheduled): June, September, December, March. Board meetings last approximately two hours to provide oversight and review of progress, solve organizations challenges, set or revise goals, and hear about sub-committee progress and needs. 

About Legacy Farms: Legacy Farms is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, established in 2012. We offer apprenticeship-style learning and job opportunities in a neurodiverse community of individuals preparing for college, learning a trade, or seeking internships to further their education. 

We are a neurodiverse team of mentors, apprentices, college students, community members and service organization volunteers all working together! Our current garden locations are at Fabbioli Cellars and Temple Hall Regional Park in Leesburg, Virginia. 

What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is a concept where neurological differences are to be recognized and respected as any other human variation. These differences can include those labeled with Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyscalculia, Asperger, Autistic Spectrum, Tourette Syndrome, and others. 

How We Fulfill Our Mission Apprentices are hired for eight-week paid contract positions to perform essential tasks in the gardens and on landscaping assignments. Mentors serve as coaches, providing guidance on job skills, teamwork, social awareness, and self-advocacy. Apprentices may also be hired for special projects that develop their talents and benefit the organizations’ objectives, including assignment for design, writing, videography for social media, distributor relationship development, event/project coordination, etc. 

We partner with Lightfoot Restaurant, Roots to Rise, GlowStudios, and other local businesses to deliver fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers. And we work closely with selected business partners to develop job placement options. We also partner with The New Ag School, PosAbilities Academy, Embark Center to develop innovative programming and expanded learning opportunities. 

Learn more on our website: https://www.legacyfarmsvirginia.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegacyFarmsVirginia/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jHqK3lMYP4CAXsF7h9D2Q 

Contact us to discuss the position further: Lyoung@legacyfarmsvirginia.org

Mentor Job Description - Paid - On-site job coach

Legacy Farms is a small non-profit with an educational garden at Fabbioli Cellars, just outside of Leesburg. Our neurodiverse team of staff, mentors, and apprentices grow and deliver herbs, flowers, and vegetables to area businesses and food pantries. Select businesses even partner with us to employ our apprentices. This specific job will be working with an apprentice outside the garden on-site to develop work training skills and job experience.

Do you have a background in special education, social work/mental health, therapeutic work, or gardening with a desire to support neurodiverse individuals? Have you ever worked in a commercial kitchen? Are you available to work 3-hours per week, coaching one to two neurodiverse apprentices seeking to develop their job skills, self-awareness, and ability to self-advocate in future employment positions?

Growing Together,​ our mentor/apprentice program, is focused on hiring, training, mentoring, and facilitating increased personal development for neurodiverse individuals including those with Autism, Asperger, ADHD, specific learning disabilities, and related challenges that make landing and keeping a job difficult.

We hire mentors for 8-week job contracts, structured around a clearly designed 7-step framework. Provide job coaching for neurodiverse individuals to introduce work skills, personal awareness, and address specific challenges each individual has experience in getting and keeping a job. This is an opportunity to give back to your community, while increasing your own skills in working with neurodiverse individuals. You do need patience, calm communications skills, and understanding of the executive function, self-regulation, and self-awareness challenges and gifts associated with neurodiversity.

We prioritize a relationally based work environment where reciprocal communication is key to learning and self-development. We welcome challenges and set-backs as learning opportunities. And we believe that a balanced, well-regulated nervous system is the first step in increasing executive function, organizational, and emotional regulation on the job.

Sample duties include​:

Attend review meetings with Legacy Farms leadership to receive apprentice assignments, develop plan(s) of

action, and discuss philosophical principles related to mentoring

Identify each assigned apprentice(s)’ “edge of independence” to refine goals and deliverables

Create supports, materials, communications, guided instructions and networked relationships that move

apprentice(s) along a continuum of progress and independence in job skills

Attend work with the apprentice for two hours per work day; up to 2x/week. Coaching and working alongside the apprentices to complete assigned work tasks

Dedicate an additional hour per week to prepare for consults with assigned apprentice(s) on areas of challenge

and strategies for success in relation to agreed-upon responsibilities (by phone, email, or in person during garden hours)

Keep basic notes about each apprentices’ progress and complete quantitative and qualitative review of apprentices’ performance at the end of the 8-week period.

Hours​: ​2x per week (TBD) 5:30pm-7:30pm (on site); one hour per week on your own schedule to prepare/coach off-site. Location​: ​An assigned commercial kitchen in Ashburn.

Docents greet and conduct tours for visitors to Dodona Manor. General George C. Marshall bought a house in Leesburg while serving as US Army Chief of Staff during World War II. He then served as Secretary of State and architect of the European  Recovery Program ("Marshall Plan"), President of the American Red Cross, and as Secretary of Defense. Docents should possess excellent public speaking skills and be willing to learn an extensive amount about Marshall, his house, and its furnishings. Resources and training are provided. Interested people should first take a tour of Dodona Manor, open to the public on Saturday and Sunday and by appointment during the week, to understand the role of docents.

COMMUNITY CALL FOR ACTION  - THE NOVA DIAPER BANK NEEDS YOUR HELP!

TO REPLENISH OUR DIAPER SUPPLIES, WE DESPERATELY NEED DIAPER SIZES 3, 4, 5, 6 and DIAPER WIPES

ABOUT THE NOVA DIAPER BANK

The NOVA Diaper Bank increases awareness about the health risks associated with diaper deficits and organizes efforts to generate a reliable and adequate supply of diapers. To combat this risk, we work with the community to ensure that the needs of the most vulnerable, especially babies and young children, in our community are met.  

The NOVA DIAPER BANK supports agencies and other resources that assist families in need of diapers by providing for newborns, infants and toddlers. We provide diapers and diapering supplies to local agencies serving our community.

Women Giving Back

INMED for Children

Loudoun County Public Schools

Fairfax County Public School Systems

We also provide diapers to other resources such as:

Loudoun Cares

Grace Ministries of Sterling

Good Shepherd Alliance

TO CONTINUE OUR MISSION EACH MONTH WE NEED GENEROUS MONETARY AND DIAPER/ DIAPER SUPPLY DONATIONS 

TO MAKE A MONETARY DONATION: https://novadiaperbank.org/donate

 TO DONATE DIAPERS/HOST A DIAPER DRIVE EMAIL US AT:  INFO@NOVADIAPERBANK.ORG   

PLEASE VISIT OUR AMAZON WISHLIST AT https://novadiaperbank.org/wishlist and purchase a box or two. 

Your donations and support help us to continue our important work. Thank you for your generosity and support!

The NOVA Diaper Bank Needs Your Help! We desperately need diaper sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6 and diaper wipes!

Swab4Loudoun is looking for people who can promote the message of Be The Match and get other to join the registry. If you would like to help save the lives of those with various blood cancers by spreading the word on social media and talking to others, join our team at Swab4Loudoun. Your contribution really makes an impact and helps save lives. 

Visit our social media page on Instagram (@swab4loudoun) to learn more.

Joining the Be The Match Registry® means volunteering to be listed as a potential blood stem cell donor, ready to save the life of any patient in need of a transplant.

To join the registry, go to https://join.bethematch.org/s/?language=en_US. Here you can sign up and answer a quick survey to find out if you are eligible to join the registry. Once you join, you will be sent a swab kit in the mail and after that, you'll be on the registry. Most people only have a 1 in 430 chance of ever getting called to donate after signing up for Be The Match, but if a miracle happens, you will have the opportunity to save someone's life.

You could be someone’s cure. You could literally save a life.

Global uncertainty and escalating health concerns have led to the cancellation or postponement of 500+ Rise Against Hunger meal packaging events, jeopardizing our financial ability to support people facing hunger. This is especially alarming because times of crisis put vulnerable communities even more at risk.

Please help meet urgent needs by giving now at https://www.riseagainsthunger.org/#meettheneed

Thank you for your interest in supporting people in need around the world, and helping to grow our global movement to end hunger by 2030. 

LINK is currently delivering food to clients every day. Delivery volunteers pick up the food from our pantry located in Herndon and coordinate a drop off time with the two families that they are assigned to. There is no direct contact with the client, as the food is left on the doorstep. We deliver food to families & individuals living in Herndon, Sterling and Ashburn.

Due to the ongoing spread of COVID-19 and the increased demand for sanitation supplies, GSA is asking for your help in securing some of those supplies for our shelters. GSA operates 3 Family Tranisitional Shelters, 2 Communal Transitional Shelters, and an Emergency Shelter. Some of our residents are elderly, and many have underlying health issues. Many of our residents do not have their own form of transportation, which makes it particularly difficult for them to secure items from the grocery stores. 

Here is a list of our most needed items:

1. Toilet Paper

2. Sanitation Wipes

3. Hand Sanitizer

4. Paper Towels

5. Surface Cleaner

Please respond to the need prior to going to any links. This way we have an idea of what needs are being addressed.

We appreciate any and all support during this confusing and unprecedented time! 

Global Inheritance is looking for a volunteer to help with our social media (Twitter & Instagram). 

Just a couple of hours a week can make a big impact helping us to change the world!

Volunteer involvement is one of the most important and unique aspects of Cooperative Extension.  This is in keeping with Extension’s philosophy that active citizen participation in planning and implementation insures program success.  Volunteers working jointly with faculty and staff are a valuable resource and an integral part of the education mission of VCE.

Program Areas Available

Natural Resource Conservation

Food Production

4-H Reality Store

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIRED.  VCE will complete it.

Road To Recovery is an American Cancer Society program designed to help improve the quality of life and reduce barriers to care for cancer patients undergoing active treatment by transporting them to and from cancer-related treatment appointments.

The Road To Recovery Volunteer driver can help provide people with transportation to and from their cancer-related treatment appointments. Drivers donate their time and the use of their personal vehicles to help ensure that people with cancer get the treatments they need. Volunteer drivers are also there to show support and provide information and resource referrals coordinated through the American Cancer Society.

Keep in mind that most rides are needed during Monday - Saturdays, primarily between 7 am and 7 pm. Drivers should have regular availability during that time frame.

Responsibilities include:

Volunteer Driver Qualifications

Drivers must be between the ages of 18 and 84 and have:

To learn more or sign up to volunteer, please visit www.cancer.org/drive or contact Anna Somers at anna.somers@cancer.org or 703-213-5386.

Personal Hygiene Products – (Men, Women &
Children/Babies)

Body Wash/Lotions/deodorant/
Toothpaste/ toothbrushes/Mouthwash
Feminine products Toiletries /

Household Cleaning -
Detergent/Fabric Softener/Dryer Sheets/Trash
bags/Dish washing liquid

Throughout the year, Friends of Loudoun Mental Health participates in various activities throughout the county that require the set up and staffing of an information table, handing out information to the public on our core programs.  We also promote our activities such as baseball ticket raffle sales, hockey ticket raffle ticket sales, our Walk with Hope, and events for Friends Being Friends events such as bowling and parties.  Since we are a small working/governing board, it is sometimes hard to staff the tables.

We also are working on our annual fundraising concert and are looking for volunteers to help in the planning and implementation of the concert plans.  This would involve periodic committee meetings.  

If you are interested in serving occasionally on behalf of or with those dealing with a mental illness, please signup and let us know your specific interest.  

Our upcoming events are posted in the Events Section.  Please review and then come back to this page to sign up to help.  We truly appreciate your interest.

Friends of Loudoun Mental Health (FLMH) has been active in Loudoun County for over 60 years, serving those with mental illness with financial housing assistance and through advocacy for increased and accessible services, and by increasing awareness of the need for good mental health and the acceptance of the people among us who constantly deal with a mental illness. We are involved in an effort to prevent suicide, especially among teens, and in supporting those who have lost loved ones to suicide.

We are extremely active as we are both a governing and working board.  We are seeking members who have an interest in working to provide financial assistance to Loudoun County residents experiencing disabling mental illnesses, who are willing to speak out as activists to help end discrimination, and who want to support and promote educational programs to make the community aware of mental health issues.

If you are someone who wants to make a difference for people with serious mental illness, or you know someone, please reach out to me.  This organization is on the verge of doing even more exciting things to provide a better life for the mentally ill and for doing our part to erase the stigma associated with mental illness so others may be willing to seek treatment and get their lives back on track. We are especially interested in new members who have an interest in legislative activities in all levels of government to keep the Board informed of proposed bills associated with services and delivery of those services for individuals and families dealing with mental illness.

We also would welcome individuals who have an interest in working with our investments, fundraising, project management and outreach.

More than mere talk, Friends of Loudoun Mental Health provides direct assistance to Loudoun County residents disabled by mental illness.  We invite you to read more about the work we do and encourage you to partner with us on our mission to better the lives of our neighbors suffering with this debilitating disease at www.loudounfriends.org.

If all of this interests you, please reach out to us.

Hold a Pet Food Drive for the Loudoun Pet Pantry.  This year round program needs adult dog and cat food; small bags 3 to 8 lbs and canned food of any size. The food is distributed to Loudoun families in need.

Pet food drives can be done anywhere (neighborhood, school, church, etc) by individuals or groups (friends/neighbors, sports groups, scout troops, etc).  If you need help with ideas contact us at petpantry@humaneloudoun.org. Once you have collected the pet food, notify us and we will pick it up.

All it takes for a family pet to be hungry or surrendered to a shelter/ rescue is for their family to have an unexpected medical bill or a job loss. This is an all too common story. Many families that were once financially secure now choose between buying food for their children or paying the rent and feeding the family pet. Your support enables us to be committed to assuring family pets are provided food and help the family keep their beloved furry family members.

https://humaneloudoun.org/what-we-do/the-loudoun-pet-pantry-lpp/

Loudoun Diversity Council seeks an outreach assistant to support the development of programs and initiatives throughout Loudoun County elementary-, middle-, and high-schools.  The ideal candidate for this volunteer position is extremely organized, an effective partner, and innovative.

Duties:

Research potential new program initiatives.

Make Recommendations

Maintain regular contact with the Program Associate

Desired Qualifications 

Shown work in equity and inclusion initiatives

Resident of Loudoun County, VA. Specialized knowledge of Loudoun County in regards to its geographic, educational, cultural, and professional components as well as its needs

Strong interpersonal, written and oral communications skills

Must be well organized, self-directed and a team player 

To Apply:

Please email a resume in the body of email (no attachments) to twoodard@loudoundiversity.com with subject heading “Outreach Coordinator".

Have you always wanted to volunteer? The NOVA Diaper Bank is seeking volunteer drivers to help deliver diapers. Please email us at jmonte@ahandupnova.org to learn more about how you can make a difference in the lives of our families in crisis.  

Support the disaster recovery of individuals, families, and communities through the activities of Casework and Recovery Planning, Recovery Systems, and Community Recovery.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Conduct client interviews: both initial interview and follow-up conversations, according to standards
2. Assess qualifications for direct client assistance
3. Use the Client Assistance System 2.0 to document the assistance and services provided in the client record according to standards 
4. Assist with recovery planning, problem-solving and advocacy on request according to standards
5. Provide clients with information and referrals to community partners 
6. Learn about the Recovery activities and develop knowledge, skills, expertise in Casework and Recovery Planning, Systems and/or Community Recovery
Has the option to work remotely after completing required training.

Orientation
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the American Red Cross.
• Be kind, caring, resourceful, knowledgeable.
• Demonstrate interest in learning about community resource organizations.
• Demonstrate the ability to work well in stressful situations and in a team-oriented setting. Has the ability to use CAS 2.0.

Customer Focus
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of clients, internal and external customers; acts with clients in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with clients and gains their trust and respect.

Manages Diversity
Treats people equitably; works effectively with diverse populations.

Time Commitment: 

Once trained may remain active as long as required as long as an active volunteer. Client Caseworker status will be evaluated and renewed yearly based on performance. Varies with the volume of disasters.  We are looking for a group of volunteers to share the caseload with each person contributing at least 2-3 hours per day (between normal office hours of 9am-5pm), 2-3 days per week (Monday-Friday).

The purpose of this position is to provide  leadership to Disaster Cycle Services workers in performing the Mass Care activities during preparedness, response, and recovery within a chapter or territory.

Mass Care provides activities and services on a congregate basis to the community as a whole including feeding, sheltering, reunification, and distribution of emergency supplies (DES).This position is responsible for the collaborative leadership of the Mass Care programs within the chapter in coordination with the Mass Care Regional Program Lead including:

Qualifications:

Ability to build and lead a team using a collaborative leadership style and demonstrating traits of honesty, forward looking, competence, intelligence and compassion. This Lead will coordinate with the Regional Mass Care Lead to envision a team’s impact in Mass Care and inspire the team into action. They will ensure the team understands how they fit into the larger DCS structure and how their actions can positively influence and support the DCS Program as a whole. 10 hours per month; Varies depending on regional projects and priorities. At least 6 month commitment.

These volunteer positions are vital to helping our camps run at a rate that families can comfortably afford.  We need a number of volunteers to come in to help with craft prep for activities for all six of our camps.

If you are over 16 years of age, you may also help the camp staff facilitate the crafts, especially for our preschool camp.

If you are between 13-15 years old, you can still be an incredible help by prepping activities and supplies.

We ask for a commitment of at least 15 hours for the summer, but are delighted to have anyone for up to 15-20 hours of a week if you have the interest and availability.

Hours of volunteering will range between 8:00am-6:00pm Monday thru Friday.

ADDITIONAL PAPERWORK IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.  PLEASE CONTACT RACHEL.JENNINGS@LOUDOUN.GOV FOR THE NEEDED PAPERWORK

Visitor Experience Ambassador: May include but not limited to: Scan admission tickets; Greet, orient and assist visitors in the public spaces of the museum and answer questions; Provide customer service at the front desk in the NMUSA lobby; Assist with crowd control management as required; Resolve or escalate visitor issues or complaints in accordance with the NMUSA policy; Assist visitors with accessibility issues.; Provide coat check services; Notify appropriate museum, security, IT, or facility staff of issues as necessary; Assist with other general functions as needed

Gallery Docent: Gallery Docents are volunteers who will be stationed at specific locations throughout each of the NMUSA galleries. This individual will welcome visitors to that specific area in the gallery, and professionally handle all visitor inquiries. They will ensure that visitors have an in-depth understanding of a specific topic and/or artifact(s), as chosen by the NMUSA Exhibits Staff.Notify appropriate staff (e.g. security, IT, or facility staff) of any issues with the museum as necessary.

Departmental Volunteer: May assist in various departments throughout the Museum, duties may include the following: Monitor telephone calls; Research and draft answers to Request for Information (RFI); Assist with various administrative duties; Assist with departmental special projects.

Outreach Volunteer: Enhance and assist the design and development of materials to promote the Museum and Museum events/programs to identified communities of interest and provide assistance with distributing the materials to these audiences. Some events may be offsite from the actual building location.Volunteers may distribute collateral material and promotional goods as boots on the ground advocates to the Museum’s overall mission

Docent Tour Guide: Docents are volunteers who will provide overarching guided tours of the entire Museum’s exhibits. They should be able to provide a broad, general history covering each gallery topic, but also specific information to the visitor on individual artifacts and stories.

Experiential Learning Center: Operate the NMUSA Experiential Learning Center and Fort Discover alongside museum professional staff. Help prepare materials in support of specific events, programs, and activities. Facilitate activities and craft projects, focused exhibit tours, and help address visitor questions, as needed.

Special Events Volunteers: Volunteers will provide event support to the special events’ team. Events will range in scale from intimate networking events, meetings, and weddings to larger military gala functions and outdoor events. Specific duties depend on the particular event and may require support in both interior and exterior environment. Types of support may include but not limited to: Registration and/or ticketing; general event assistance and event “runners”; parking guides; event set up and tear down

Hours: The museum is open 7 days per week, from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Volunteer shifts are broken down into three hour increments.

ALL INTERESTED VOLUNTEERS NEED TO APPLY VIA OUR WEBSITE: HTTPS://NMUSA.VOLUNTEERPORTAL.ORG

Do you enjoy doing projects around the house? We are looking for handymen to volunteer for various projects around the Oatlands property.  We have 400 acres of land and many buildings to maintain. You do not have to know all the following skills to volunteer. Some of the projects we are looking to accomplish are:

Location: Nationwide (Telecommute Volunteer Role)
Salary: Unpaid
Duration: 3-months
Hours: 4-hours per week
Start Date: New programs begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start

This is a great entry-level volunteer position for someone looking to be part of The Borgen Project. Advocates can operate from anywhere in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

How to Apply: To apply, send your resume to hr@borgenproject.org

Location: Nationwide (Telecommute Volunteer Role)
Salary: Unpaid
Duration: 6-months
Hours: 4-6 hours per week
Start Date: New programs begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start

You don’t need to be a lobbyist to help influence foreign policy. As a Regional Director, you’ll serve as a Borgen Project Ambassador in your city – mobilizing your friends, family and colleagues to contact Congress in support of key poverty reduction legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

How to Apply: To apply, send your resume to hr@borgenproject.org

We are seeking empathetic, non-judgmental, and caring volunteers to answer our suicide and crisis prevention hotline calls and texts for our PRS CrisisLink program located in Oakton, VA.

PRS CrisisLink volunteers receive extensive training (60+ hours) and acquire excellent communication and suicide prevention skills that last a lifetime. 

Please click on the link to view current training schedule and our available volunteer shifts: https://prsinc.org/crisislink/volunteer/crisishotline/.

Ideal Candidate:

TO APPLY:

https://prsincvolunteers.applicantpro.com/jobs/814041.html

Docents provide visitors with a clear, accurate and interactive tour about the full history of Oatlands, including the Carter and Eustis families, slavery, and specific people who were once enslaved by the Carters.  Docents must possess excellent speaking skills; be comfortable interacting with the public; have a basic knowledge of Virginia and Loudoun County history; and have a desire to learn an extensive amount of history about the Carters and slavery.  Training is provided. Docents must be able to work weekends, some holidays, and an occasional evening for special events.

We are looking for people interested in assisting the Carriage House Visitor Center at Oatlands. This volunteer position would help front desk staff with greeting visitors as they arrive to Oatlands. These tasks would include:
-Upon their arrival, greet guests at the front door with a smile and ask what brings them to Oatlands. 
-During busy weekends, this volunteer will be stationed near the kiosk to greet visitors as they arrive and guide them to the Carriage House Visitor Center. 
-This position may help with ticket sales at the front desk and orient guests on how to get to the mansion or garden. 
-We are looking for volunteers who are able to dedicate at least 8 hours a month to this position.

Do you enjoy working outside and caring for plants? Green thumb volunteers are always needed to help tend to the nearly five acres of historic gardens. Tasks might include: weeding, mulching, pruning, digging, watering, leaf clean-up, stick clean-up, planting, taking care of potted plants, maintaining trails, etc. Volunteers may be asked by visitors, basic questions about the site or the garden while volunteering; a training manual with helpful information will be provided. We are looking for volunteers who are able to dedicate at least 8 hours a month to help us preserve the gardens at Oatlands. 

The Friends of Loudoun County Animal Services is dedicated to helping the animals at Loudoun County Animal Services.  This is mostly done through fundraising in order to augment the financial support provided by the County.  FLCAS seeks a board Treasurer with knowledge of QuickBooks.  The Treasurer will record transactions, balance the books, provide input to the budget and attend monthly board meetings.  The expectation is that this role requires a couple of hours of support each week but that may vary from week to week.

Treasurer: Volunteer position

Time requirement: 6-8 hours per month, one meeting per month.

Requirements:

The Treasurer will be an individual who has knowledge of accounting, finance, and QuickBooks, and who holds honesty and integrity in high esteem and is committed to accuracy, transparency, and timeliness. Knowledge of nonprofits is preferred, but that requirement can be learned on the job.

Description:

The Treasurer will:

We look forward to working with you to serve Loudoun County to save the lives of community cats and kittens. We are passionate about our mission and view our work as an important component to decrease the intake of cats in our county shelter, and rescue system.

Do you love cats? Are you interested in this exciting and fulfilling position? Send your resume, with contact information, to info@loudouncommunitycats.org today!

Kim Fields

President/Executive Director

Multiple opportunities for Education!

LC3 is in need of help with transport. Transport is needed from various points throughout Loudoun County to local Vet hospitals. Many of the spay/neuters are performed at Anciria in Manassas, so we are highly in need of transport to this location. Additionally, sometimes kittens may need to be transported to a rescue or the shelter. If you’re interested in this role, please indicate how far you’re are willing to travel and to what location. As well as your availability.

- Nurturing Parenting Facilitator: Are you passionate about supporting future generations? Are you excited to support others in the amazing adventure of parenting? If so, join the SCAN team in supporting parents by co-facilitating Nurturing Parenting’s “ABCs of Parenting” 8 week parenting class. Meetings are held weekly from 6pm to 8:30pm for 8 consecutive weeks. SCAN is seeking both English speaking and Spanish speaking facilitators. 

- Parent Support Group Facilitator: Educational Parent Support Groups are facilitated by trained professionals who volunteer to work with a group of parents for at least one year. Parents share the leadership role with the facilitator who guides the group and acts as a resource to link the parents with other community services. Meetings are held weekly for 1 ½ to 2 hours. SCAN is seeking both English speaking and Spanish speaking facilitators.

- Childcare Volunteer at Parenting Classes: SCAN provides various daytime and evening classes and workshops for parents throughout the year. SCAN is seeking volunteers to provide childcare during these various events.

Learn more about being a Childcare Volunteer at Parenting Classes

- Meal Logistics Volunteer: Learn more about being a Meal Logistics Volunteer

ALL Volunteers that interact with children at SCAN, Parent Education and Children's Program must complete background check. SCAN will provide you with the documents to complete this process.

For more information please contact:

Daiana Bañales-Dorman, Loudoun Parent Education Coordinator & Outreach Specialist

DDorman@scanva.org or call (703) 820-9001 EXTENSION 109 

ESL teachers and assistants needed to volunteer to work with our program in various locations throughout the Northern Virginia and DC area.. You do not need to have a teaching background.  We will work with you to help you gain the confidence you will need to teach our adult learners.  All you need is a sincere desire to help.

Our students come from all parts of the world, and choose to join us to not only improve their English language skills, but also to make new friends.

To find out more about us, please go to our website:eslim.org. 

Urgently seeking help with fundraising and grant writing in order to expand our programs and classes. Your Sunshine is a 501(c) 3 charitable nonprofit organization that was founded by an individual with special needs who is passionate to serve community and to offer educational, recreational, vocational programs for other individuals with special needs and any disabilities. Your Sunshine is still in start up phase ( founded in 2016 but actively served community and schools) and seeking help from an individual with expertise and experience.

Your Sunshine’s mission is to enrich and improve the social, physical, emotional, and recreational capabilities of all children, youth, and adults, so that they can fully discover and develop their full potential in a nurturing environment, and be prepared to make a positive impact in the world. The main objective driving each new day at Your Sunshine is to turn limitations into possibilities. Our founder, Anastasia Martynova, grew up as an individual with special needs and gained lifelong insights through her first-hand experiences of what it truly feels like to be different from others. Ms. Martynova devoted to deliver the robust programs and curriculum to persons with special needs to best help them develop skills, talents, and friendships, provide the support of community, and to empower them and add worth and value to their view of themselves.

Your Sunshine has been very active at the community offering free classes, day camps inclusive for all, recreational and social events, customized birthday celebrations, and a wide array of workshops and classes. We also have been offering after-school programs that provide students with academic enrichment opportunities, as well as additional activities designed to complement the districts’ academic programs. Since the first days of our dedicated service, we engaged over 250 volunteers, conducted 50 programs, classes, and events, and touched the hearts of over 400 kids, youth, and adults. We organize annually Hidden Talents Shine Up Talent Show where performers impress the audience with their amazing performances.

Greatly appreciate your interest to help us. For more information about Your Sunshine, you can visit our website is www.yoursunshine.org. Thank you so much!

LINK will need several hundred volunteers to help with our Thanksgiving program the week of Nov. 17th. If you would like to help, please look at our SignUpGenius link - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044ea9a7292-201812

We will also need help with our Christmas Program the week of Dec. 15th. If you would like to help, please look at our SignUpGenius link - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044ea9a7292-201813

Questions? Send them to - holiday@linkagainsthunger.org

Fact Sheets: We’re constantly adding to our collection of fact sheets and would love help researching and writing more. Or if fact sheets aren’t your thing, but you enjoy writing, then try your hand at a blog post. This is a great remote volunteer opportunity!

Translations: Another fantastic remote opportunity! All of our fact sheets are published in English and Spanish, and we can always use volunteers who are willing to take a document and translate it into another language.

Administrative Volunteer: Volunteers are needed to help with office organization, newsletter mailings and more. This can include working to support SCAN’s annual Northern Virginia Child Abuse Prevention Campaign through the preparation of mailings and other public education materials as well as providing support for important outreach events.

Special Event Volunteers: SCAN seeks Fundraising Volunteers to assist with the coordination of special events, solicitation of local businesses for donations of silent auction items, preparation and organization of materials related to fundraising, and/or planning around solicitations of local businesses. Actual volunteer tasks will vary according to the volunteer’s experience, contacts, and comfort level. Fundraising volunteers are provided with training, support, and materials. There are opportunities to assist in all stages of fundraising projects, including: coordinating an event, graphic design of promotional materials, assistance with mass mailings, follow up calls to local businesses, or meetings with local business leaders. Commitment can range from several hours a week for a limited number of weeks leading up to an event or a few hours a month long-term. For more information on fundraising volunteer opportunities at SCAN, call Sally Richards, Director of Development, at (703) 820-9001 or email srichards@scanva.org.

You may also be interested in organizing a fundraiser and making SCAN the beneficiary. You can work with a group of your coworkers, your Civic Club, a women’s group, a church group, a Scout troop, or any group that wants to work together to organize a fundraiser to help stop child abuse in Northern Virginia. Be creative! More information and a benefit proposal form are available.

Volunteer with your Group: Your community service, church, civic or just a group of your friends can volunteer together to help SCAN, either through a one-time activity or by planning a benefit for SCAN. Some one-time activities include helping SCAN with one of the family meals before parenting classes – anything from buying groceries to cooking and eating with the families. Other one-time activities could include planting a pinwheel garden to raise awareness or a few people could help our childcare volunteers one evening at our support groups or parenting classes. You could also plan a benefit, like a concert or fashion show, and donate the proceeds to SCAN. If you want to plan a benefit, but aren’t sure what – how about organizing a Dining for Dollars event at a local restaurant? (We have a whole list of them who have offered!)

Research Aide: SCAN strives to keep on top of current information regarding child safety, child abuse and neglect, and resources available for education and prevention. SCAN seeks volunteers to research topics for fact sheets, workshops, and various SCAN activities.

For more information on volunteer opportunities, email SCAN at info@scanva.org or call SCAN at (703) 820-9001.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN AIRPORTS? DO YOU ENJOY BEING ABLE TO HELP PEOPLE? ARE YOU GREAT AT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND PROBLEM SOLVING?

COME JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM AT THE DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT!

Volunteers are needed to assist passengers throughout the airport by providing information about airlines, airport services, area destinations, access to social services, and other information. Using a warm and friendly personality, you can help welcome people to the DC area!

As a new volunteer, you will need to attend an orientation and be able to pass a fingerprint background check, making you eligible to receive an airport badge. There is a training process that can take anywhere from 2-6 weeks, depending on your availability.

Volunteers also have access to other perks, which include our bi-annual Travelers Aid Volunteer Celebrations, free economy lot parking for extended trips, and special events/tours that are promoted by the airport. We are a fun team of people with a passion for helping to aid travelers!

For more information about current volunteer opportunities contact Travelers Aid at 703-572-7350 or email us at Volunteer@mwaa.com .

Junior Volunteer Program for those under 18 provided. Themed attire provided and required.

We need volunteers to help with set up, children's activities, process SNAP transactions, and clean up at our farmers markets.  SNAP is the former food stamp program.  Volunteers help with SNAP by dispensing wooden tokens to SNAP recipients that are then used to purchase fresh fruits and veggies as well as other products at our farmers markets.

Saturdays from 8:00 til noon

Wednesdays from 3:00 til 6:00 pm

We need volunteers to help with set up, children's activities, process SNAP transactions, and clean up at our farmers markets.  SNAP is the former food stamp program.  Volunteers help with SNAP by dispensing wooden tokens to SNAP recipients that are then used to purchase fresh fruits and veggies as well as other products at our farmers markets.

Sundays from 9:00 am til 1:00 pm

Work in teams of two with wish children and their families to help make wishes come true. This involves conducting an initial interview with the family to determine the child’s wish, working with Make-A-Wish® staff to help fulfill the wish and throwing a wish party for the child when the wish is granted. Make-A-Wish staff will handle the major details of the wish. We ask volunteers to be the direct point of contact with the family, and most importantly, to keep the child excited about the wish prior to its granting! This is a long term volunteer opportunity. Time commitment depends on the type of wish you are working on and how many at one time. The wish interview and granting almost always take place in the evening or on a weekend. You schedule this with the family and your wish partner. Flexibility in your evening and weekend schedule is fairly important. Wish-granting volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and have reliable transportation. Also required are a signed Conflict of Interest/Ethics Agreement (annual), cleared background check and a one-day training session. Background checks must be updated every three years.

We are in great need of Spanish-speaking Wish Granters! Work in teams of two with wish children and their families to help make wishes come true. This involves conducting an initial interview with the family to determine the child’s wish, working with Make-A-Wish® staff to help fulfill the wish and throwing a wish party for the child when the wish is granted. Make-A-Wish staff will handle the major details of the wish. We ask volunteers to be the direct point of contact with the family, and most importantly, to keep the child excited about the wish prior to its granting! This is a long term volunteer opportunity. Time commitment depends on the type of wish you are working on and how many at one time. The wish interview and granting almost always take place in the evening or on a weekend. You schedule this with the family and your wish partner. Flexibility in your evening and weekend schedule is fairly important. Wish-granting volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and have reliable transportation. Also required are a signed Conflict of Interest/Ethics Agreement (annual), cleared background check and a one-day training session. Background checks must be updated every three years.

Assistant to Kids Yoga Instructor - ASHBURN VA

Location: Ashburn, Aldie, Centraville, Herndon, Reston

Fairfax/Oakton, Falls Church, Alexandria, Annandale

Responsibilities:

- Energetic, reliable and self motivated person who will assist Kids Yoga Instructor during classes.
- Cultivate a friendly and nurturing environment for all students.
- Monitor classroom during yoga classes to ensure safety of all participants
- Report any abnormal conditions to the Supervisor.
- No previous background and experience necessary.

Requirements:

- Must have a passion and love working with children.

- Responsible and reliable person.

- Should be open-minded, a fast learner, enthusiastic, and adaptable.

- Team player who works well with others and isn’t afraid to ask questions.

About Your Sunshine:

Your Sunshine’s mission is to enrich and improve the social, physical, emotional, and recreational capabilities of children and youth while unfolding their full potential in a nurturing environment that is integral to promoting well-being. We are devoted to live the dreams of the children, youth and adults with special needs, through unfolding their talents, creativity, gifts, and extraordinary abilities so that they may grow them. For more information visit our website www.yoursunshine.org

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants should submit a resume to a.martynova@yoursunshine.org

Your Sunshine is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Your Sunshine is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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