Needs From: Loudoun Cares

Volunteer: Looking for passionate Board Members!

We are looking for board members. Are you passionate about turning limitations into possibilities? We are particularly interested in finding grant writing/fundraising and management expertise.

Your Sunshine is a 501(c) 3 charitable nonprofit organization that was created by a core group of enthusiastic, philanthropic, and dedicated founders with a deep passion for effecting change in the human condition. 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 also successfully launched our first Hidden Talents Shine Up Talent Show in May 2017 where 18 performers impressed the audience with their amazing performances and over 200 people came to support the show.

www.yoursunshine.org

 

Agency: Your Sunshine

We are looking for board members. Are you passionate about turning limitations into possibilities? We are particularly interested in finding grant writing/fundraising and management expertise.

Your Sunshine is a 501(c) 3 charitable nonprofit organization that was created by a core group of enthusiastic, philanthropic, and dedicated founders with a deep passion for effecting change in the human condition. 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 also successfully launched our first Hidden Talents Shine Up Talent Show in May 2017 where 18 performers impressed the audience with their amazing performances and over 200 people came to support the show.

www.yoursunshine.org

 

Agency: Your Sunshine

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22124

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Program Support at Sprout!

Give hands-on support to Sprout's horses and students!  Volunteers during our lessons support with grooming, tacking, side walking and horse leading.  Sprout provides all training and education necessary!  No horse experience required!  Just come with a positive attitude and willingness to serve!

Volunteer Orientations and Trainings are hosted the FIRST THURSDAY of each month from 6-8pm. Email volunteer@sproutcenter.org to get involved!

 

Agency: Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center

Give hands-on support to Sprout's horses and students!  Volunteers during our lessons support with grooming, tacking, side walking and horse leading.  Sprout provides all training and education necessary!  No horse experience required!  Just come with a positive attitude and willingness to serve!

Volunteer Orientations and Trainings are hosted the FIRST THURSDAY of each month from 6-8pm. Email volunteer@sproutcenter.org to get involved!

 

Agency: Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20105

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Farm and Facility Support at Sprout!

Facility Committee: Members of the facility committee will help monthly with farm maintenance, light construction projects, facility preparation for Sprout-hosted events (horse shows and gala) and support/plan/communicate with corporate/volunteer groups for Days of Service at the farm.
Time Commitment: 
Minimum of 1 hour per month or as much as you can offer!   Jobs Include: Power washing Tree trimming Organization Cleaning Carpentry Landscaping Field Maintenance  Painting

Agency: Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center

Facility Committee: Members of the facility committee will help monthly with farm maintenance, light construction projects, facility preparation for Sprout-hosted events (horse shows and gala) and support/plan/communicate with corporate/volunteer groups for Days of Service at the farm.
Time Commitment: 
Minimum of 1 hour per month or as much as you can offer!   Jobs Include: Power washing Tree trimming Organization Cleaning Carpentry Landscaping Field Maintenance  Painting

Agency: Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20105

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Unpaid Intern

We need an intern to help with fund raising in the field of historic preservation.  

Agency: Edwin Washington Society

We need an intern to help with fund raising in the field of historic preservation.  

Agency: Edwin Washington Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20152

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Plumber

Freedom Center currently has many remodeling projects going on and in need of a plumber. These renovations will allow us to better serve our community. We are in need of someone with plumbing experience to assist with kitchen and bath projects. 

Agency: Freedom Center

Freedom Center currently has many remodeling projects going on and in need of a plumber. These renovations will allow us to better serve our community. We are in need of someone with plumbing experience to assist with kitchen and bath projects. 

Agency: Freedom Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20176

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Nature Beautician/Landscaper

Do you love to be outside and create at the same time? We are in need of landscapers at Freedom Center to help keep the best kept secret in Loudoun County beautiful for our community.

Agency: Freedom Center

Do you love to be outside and create at the same time? We are in need of landscapers at Freedom Center to help keep the best kept secret in Loudoun County beautiful for our community.

Agency: Freedom Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20176

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Painter

Freedom Center has many painting projects on our renovation list. Do you love to paint? Give us a call.

Agency: Freedom Center

Freedom Center has many painting projects on our renovation list. Do you love to paint? Give us a call.

Agency: Freedom Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20176

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Board Members or Community Members NEEDED!

Keep Loudoun Beautiful is looking for environmentally-minded individuals to join their Board of Directors!  They meet the 3rd Monday of every month from 7:00 to 8:30PM at the Leesburg Presbyterian Church off W. Market St. in downtown Leesburg, VA.

Contact info@keeploudounbeautiful.org for more information.

Agency: Keep Loudoun Beautiful

Keep Loudoun Beautiful is looking for environmentally-minded individuals to join their Board of Directors!  They meet the 3rd Monday of every month from 7:00 to 8:30PM at the Leesburg Presbyterian Church off W. Market St. in downtown Leesburg, VA.

Contact info@keeploudounbeautiful.org for more information.

Agency: Keep Loudoun Beautiful

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 20176

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Holiday Drive for Winter Wonderland Shop!

Hello friends and families!

We are setting up holiday drives at 5 Below so that we can prepare for our holiday programs during Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you are willing and able to help out at any of the shifts listed here, we would greatly appreciate it!

It will consist of passing out flyers and collecting items at the 5 Below location indicated.

Please direct any questions by emailing volunteer@communityenv.org or calling (703) 894-8897.

Thank you so much!

Agency: Community Empowerment of Northern Virginia

Hello friends and families!

We are setting up holiday drives at 5 Below so that we can prepare for our holiday programs during Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you are willing and able to help out at any of the shifts listed here, we would greatly appreciate it!

It will consist of passing out flyers and collecting items at the 5 Below location indicated.

Please direct any questions by emailing volunteer@communityenv.org or calling (703) 894-8897.

Thank you so much!

Agency: Community Empowerment of Northern Virginia

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20164

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Helping our Therapeutic Horses enrich people's lives

If you love horses, being around great people, getting lots of fresh air and a rush of "feel good" emotions, then come join our Lift Me Up family. 

We work with children and adults with disabilities in a wonderful equine environment, where our horses bring joy and feelings of team work to our riders, volunteers and staff.

Horse experience is appreciated but not necessary. We provide on the job training. Some duties include:Leading horses, side-walking our riders, grooming and tacking horses, filling water buckets, cleaning stalls, spending time with riders in a social capacity, assisting during lessons, operating our tractor, fixing things around the barn.

Agency: Lift Me Up!

If you love horses, being around great people, getting lots of fresh air and a rush of "feel good" emotions, then come join our Lift Me Up family. 

We work with children and adults with disabilities in a wonderful equine environment, where our horses bring joy and feelings of team work to our riders, volunteers and staff.

Horse experience is appreciated but not necessary. We provide on the job training. Some duties include:Leading horses, side-walking our riders, grooming and tacking horses, filling water buckets, cleaning stalls, spending time with riders in a social capacity, assisting during lessons, operating our tractor, fixing things around the barn.

Agency: Lift Me Up!

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22066

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Team Member

Prospective LPCSTI members must be U.S. citizens and Virginia residents, 21 years of age or older, hold a valid Virginia operator’s license and have a clean driving record, be able to pass a police background check, and be willing to volunteer a minimum of 4 hours’ time each month.

Agency: Leesburg Police Citizens Support Team

Prospective LPCSTI members must be U.S. citizens and Virginia residents, 21 years of age or older, hold a valid Virginia operator’s license and have a clean driving record, be able to pass a police background check, and be willing to volunteer a minimum of 4 hours’ time each month.

Agency: Leesburg Police Citizens Support Team

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20176

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Education Intern

KID Museum is looking for an intern to Design, facilitate, and teach programs that address the needs of adult, school, youth, and family audiences Assist in facilitation of after school programs, scheduled school field trips to the museum, camps, and weekend workshops Work alongside staff and independently as a youth educator and mentor Intern Qualifications Experience with educational programming and/or hands-on programming for elementary and middle school aged youth that integrates science, technology, engineering, and art Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences including children, teachers, parents/caregivers and community members Experience working with diverse groups and communities Flexibility, sense of humor, highly collaborative, and resourceful Interest in nonprofit management, museum education, and community development A willingness to connect with KID Museum’s programs, services, and mission Must be available at least two days a week; KID Museum typically has programs running between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm every day of the week during the school year, both on and offsite Access to reliable transportation

Time Commitment: 10 ‐ 15 hours/week
Hours may be scheduled any time 9:00 am ‐ 6:00 pm weekdays, and/or some weekend hours

Students are expected to obtain and complete any necessary forms to receive credit for their internship and are responsible for meeting any registration requirements from their college or university.

 

To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the position to: info@kid-museum.org.

 

Agency: KID Museum

KID Museum is looking for an intern to Design, facilitate, and teach programs that address the needs of adult, school, youth, and family audiences Assist in facilitation of after school programs, scheduled school field trips to the museum, camps, and weekend workshops Work alongside staff and independently as a youth educator and mentor Intern Qualifications Experience with educational programming and/or hands-on programming for elementary and middle school aged youth that integrates science, technology, engineering, and art Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences including children, teachers, parents/caregivers and community members Experience working with diverse groups and communities Flexibility, sense of humor, highly collaborative, and resourceful Interest in nonprofit management, museum education, and community development A willingness to connect with KID Museum’s programs, services, and mission Must be available at least two days a week; KID Museum typically has programs running between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm every day of the week during the school year, both on and offsite Access to reliable transportation

Time Commitment: 10 ‐ 15 hours/week
Hours may be scheduled any time 9:00 am ‐ 6:00 pm weekdays, and/or some weekend hours

Students are expected to obtain and complete any necessary forms to receive credit for their internship and are responsible for meeting any registration requirements from their college or university.

 

To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the position to: info@kid-museum.org.

 

Agency: KID Museum

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20817

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Fun, friendly, office assistance

Bluemont is a fun, family-founded education and arts non-profit. We always need office help (organizing concert supplies, merchandise, data entry, phones). YOU CHOOSE the days and times that work for you. Snacks provided!

Agency: Bluemont Concert Series

Bluemont is a fun, family-founded education and arts non-profit. We always need office help (organizing concert supplies, merchandise, data entry, phones). YOU CHOOSE the days and times that work for you. Snacks provided!

Agency: Bluemont Concert Series

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22611

Allow Groups: No


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Agency: Bluemont Concert Series

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Agency: Bluemont Concert Series

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20000

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Admin and Program Assistant Intern

Description Your Sunshine’s mission is to enrich and improve the social, physical, emotional, and recreational capabilities of children and youth with special needs 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! 

This position will offer 20-40 hours per week. Specific schedules are flexible within our core business hours (9:30AM -- 4:30PM). 

The Administrative and Program Assistant Intern should possess a passion for growth and creativity with exceptional communication, writing, organizational, and analytical skills. 

For information regarding internship, please contact us. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants should submit a resume to HR Manager at yoursunshine@teachers.org 

Your Sunshine is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. In this regard, all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits and discipline are administered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or other classification protected by law. Responsibilities - Support day-to-day operations of a small non-profit organization. 
- Room set-up for workshops, trainings. 
- Data entry, photocopying, filing, scanning for archiving project and e-filing documents. 
- Print various materials and update program resources. 
- Answer phones, greet/welcome guests and students. 
- Proofread and edit publications, flyers, documents, and correspondences. 
- Assist with program planning and logistics. 
- Provide general administrative support and maintain files and documents. 
- Assist with scheduling of tours and field trips. 
- Engage with community, recruit volunteers, lead successful fundraisers, and raise awareness of individuals with special needs. 
- Assist with coordination of event logistics. 
- Community and partnership outreach. 
- Assist with print and electronic newsletters. 
- Perform other related tasks assigned by Your Sunshine staff members.  Requirements - Interested and familiar with education, special needs education, digital marketing and social media. 
- Strong written and oral communications skills and attention to detail 
- Professional demeanor, excellent problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and inter-personal skills 
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people, both independently and as part of a team. 
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work as a team member with minimal supervision. 
- Solid written and oral communication skills and excellent phone manner. 
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills. 
- Possess creativity, flexibility, variety, and growth potential. 
- Should be open-minded, a fast learner, enthusiastic, and adaptable. 
- Team player who works well with others and isn’t afraid to ask questions. 
- Detail-oriented, cares about how our communications will impact thousands of people.

Agency: Your Sunshine

Description Your Sunshine’s mission is to enrich and improve the social, physical, emotional, and recreational capabilities of children and youth with special needs 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! 

This position will offer 20-40 hours per week. Specific schedules are flexible within our core business hours (9:30AM -- 4:30PM). 

The Administrative and Program Assistant Intern should possess a passion for growth and creativity with exceptional communication, writing, organizational, and analytical skills. 

For information regarding internship, please contact us. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants should submit a resume to HR Manager at yoursunshine@teachers.org 

Your Sunshine is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. In this regard, all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits and discipline are administered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or other classification protected by law. Responsibilities - Support day-to-day operations of a small non-profit organization. 
- Room set-up for workshops, trainings. 
- Data entry, photocopying, filing, scanning for archiving project and e-filing documents. 
- Print various materials and update program resources. 
- Answer phones, greet/welcome guests and students. 
- Proofread and edit publications, flyers, documents, and correspondences. 
- Assist with program planning and logistics. 
- Provide general administrative support and maintain files and documents. 
- Assist with scheduling of tours and field trips. 
- Engage with community, recruit volunteers, lead successful fundraisers, and raise awareness of individuals with special needs. 
- Assist with coordination of event logistics. 
- Community and partnership outreach. 
- Assist with print and electronic newsletters. 
- Perform other related tasks assigned by Your Sunshine staff members.  Requirements - Interested and familiar with education, special needs education, digital marketing and social media. 
- Strong written and oral communications skills and attention to detail 
- Professional demeanor, excellent problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and inter-personal skills 
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people, both independently and as part of a team. 
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work as a team member with minimal supervision. 
- Solid written and oral communication skills and excellent phone manner. 
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills. 
- Possess creativity, flexibility, variety, and growth potential. 
- Should be open-minded, a fast learner, enthusiastic, and adaptable. 
- Team player who works well with others and isn’t afraid to ask questions. 
- Detail-oriented, cares about how our communications will impact thousands of people.

Agency: Your Sunshine

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22124

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Newsletter delivery - Help us get the word out!

Deliver LTV's newsletter to area businesses and professional offices (pick 5 to do just 4 times a year) when we publish our newsletter. Come by our office and pick up a stack of our newsletters, published in September, December, March and June. Pick 4-5 good locations, like coffee shops or doctors' offices, and leave a stack. Help us get the word out! You must have your own car and be willing to pay for your own gas. But this would be a huge help for LTV.

Agency: The Land Trust of Virginia

Deliver LTV's newsletter to area businesses and professional offices (pick 5 to do just 4 times a year) when we publish our newsletter. Come by our office and pick up a stack of our newsletters, published in September, December, March and June. Pick 4-5 good locations, like coffee shops or doctors' offices, and leave a stack. Help us get the word out! You must have your own car and be willing to pay for your own gas. But this would be a huge help for LTV.

Agency: The Land Trust of Virginia

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20117

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Needed!

Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA volunteers, advocate for the best interests of an abused or neglected child who is under the protection of the Fairfax Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Volunteers visit the children on their cases twice a month and interview social workers, therapists, teachers, and other professionals, gathering information to report back to court. Volunteers receive extensive training and are supervised by a professional staff. CASA volunteers search for information by reviewing records and conducting interviews with parents, teachers, doctors, therapists, and service providers. Most importantly, CASA volunteers get to know each child and make sure the child is safe.

 

Think you have what it takes to become a CASA? Inquire today and choose to make a difference in the life of a child! 

Agency: Fairfax CASA

Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA volunteers, advocate for the best interests of an abused or neglected child who is under the protection of the Fairfax Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Volunteers visit the children on their cases twice a month and interview social workers, therapists, teachers, and other professionals, gathering information to report back to court. Volunteers receive extensive training and are supervised by a professional staff. CASA volunteers search for information by reviewing records and conducting interviews with parents, teachers, doctors, therapists, and service providers. Most importantly, CASA volunteers get to know each child and make sure the child is safe.

 

Think you have what it takes to become a CASA? Inquire today and choose to make a difference in the life of a child! 

Agency: Fairfax CASA

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 22030

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Urgent need for Adoption Coordinators

Fancy Cats has a critical need for Adoption Coordinators to host the adoption events at all of our Adoption Centers (Fair Lakes PetSmart, Springfield PetSmart, Dulles Landing PetSmart, Chantilly PetSmart, Bradlee PetValu, and Chico's Pet Depot in Great Falls. This is a key position for Fancy Cats and we really need your help. The Adoption Coordinator first screens adoption applications by reviewing the application and interviewing potential adopters. There is specialized training and a shadowing program to ensure our Coordinators know what questions to ask and how to determine a good fit for the cat and the applicant.  The coordinator works in tandem with adoption assistants and foster parents who attend the adoption events.  We depend upon our Adoption Coordinators to find loving forever homes for our cats and kittens.  The Adoption fairs take place every Saturday and Sunday at Fair Lakes and every other Saturday at Springfield and Chantilly and every Saturday at Chico's Pet Depot.  Please feel free to visit our website to see much more about Fancy Cats Rescue Team https://fancycats.org

Agency: Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team

Fancy Cats has a critical need for Adoption Coordinators to host the adoption events at all of our Adoption Centers (Fair Lakes PetSmart, Springfield PetSmart, Dulles Landing PetSmart, Chantilly PetSmart, Bradlee PetValu, and Chico's Pet Depot in Great Falls. This is a key position for Fancy Cats and we really need your help. The Adoption Coordinator first screens adoption applications by reviewing the application and interviewing potential adopters. There is specialized training and a shadowing program to ensure our Coordinators know what questions to ask and how to determine a good fit for the cat and the applicant.  The coordinator works in tandem with adoption assistants and foster parents who attend the adoption events.  We depend upon our Adoption Coordinators to find loving forever homes for our cats and kittens.  The Adoption fairs take place every Saturday and Sunday at Fair Lakes and every other Saturday at Springfield and Chantilly and every Saturday at Chico's Pet Depot.  Please feel free to visit our website to see much more about Fancy Cats Rescue Team https://fancycats.org

Agency: Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 20172

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cat and/or Kitten Foster Parent

It's Kitten Season and we need your help!

Fancy Cats is a foster-based rescue and we are always looking for volunteers who are able to take cats into their homes.The cats in foster homes benefit from the socialization they receive by interacting with their foster families.The foster program helps us learn more about an individual cat's habits and personality to better match each cat with their perfect forever home!

Foster homes are often needed for cats residing at one of Fancy Cats PetSmart locations. This gives the cats a break from their time in a cage. Fosters are also needed for new intakes, male and female, young and old, sick and healthy. During kitten season (March through October), our need for foster homes skyrockets.

Short-term foster homes are for cats that need a break from one of our PETsMART locations, or need to be in a home environment, such as kittens or shy cats. A short term foster home also assists our organization with emergency intake cases as needed. Short-term fosters usually last from two to eight weeks, but can sometimes run longer.

Long-term foster homes are for cats staying for two or more months. These cats often like to be only cats, may react very negatively to being in a cage, are older aged or may have a special medical need. Long term foster homes are for cats that are often adopted from a website inquiry because they may be too stressed at busy adoption events or because of a medical issue.

It is important to approach long-term fostering as if the foster cat may be in your home from one to three or more years. Cats with medical needs may be in your home for even longer.

Agency: Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team

It's Kitten Season and we need your help!

Fancy Cats is a foster-based rescue and we are always looking for volunteers who are able to take cats into their homes.The cats in foster homes benefit from the socialization they receive by interacting with their foster families.The foster program helps us learn more about an individual cat's habits and personality to better match each cat with their perfect forever home!

Foster homes are often needed for cats residing at one of Fancy Cats PetSmart locations. This gives the cats a break from their time in a cage. Fosters are also needed for new intakes, male and female, young and old, sick and healthy. During kitten season (March through October), our need for foster homes skyrockets.

Short-term foster homes are for cats that need a break from one of our PETsMART locations, or need to be in a home environment, such as kittens or shy cats. A short term foster home also assists our organization with emergency intake cases as needed. Short-term fosters usually last from two to eight weeks, but can sometimes run longer.

Long-term foster homes are for cats staying for two or more months. These cats often like to be only cats, may react very negatively to being in a cage, are older aged or may have a special medical need. Long term foster homes are for cats that are often adopted from a website inquiry because they may be too stressed at busy adoption events or because of a medical issue.

It is important to approach long-term fostering as if the foster cat may be in your home from one to three or more years. Cats with medical needs may be in your home for even longer.

Agency: Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 20172

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Fancy Cats Rescue Team Volunteer

What skills or experience do you have that you would love to share with us? We really need help in many areas. Do you want an opportunity to have a profound impact on the group? Would you like to collaborate with a group of passionate animal advocates? Send us a proposal.  We are a small group with lots of opportunities for growth. We'd love to hear your ideas! We are especially in need of experienced individuals to assist with events planning, fundraising, grant proposal writing, and program management.

We always need volunteers, especially foster homes and adoption center care givers! If you are interested in working with us in any of the following roles, please complete the appropriate a volunteer application at https://fancycats.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=34&Itemid=19

Facilitate Adoptions (Coordinator or Assistant to Coordinator)

Foster Cats

Adoption Center Cat Care

Transporting Cats        

Write Grant proposals

Help Raise Funds

Plan Events

We need your help!

Agency: Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team

What skills or experience do you have that you would love to share with us? We really need help in many areas. Do you want an opportunity to have a profound impact on the group? Would you like to collaborate with a group of passionate animal advocates? Send us a proposal.  We are a small group with lots of opportunities for growth. We'd love to hear your ideas! We are especially in need of experienced individuals to assist with events planning, fundraising, grant proposal writing, and program management.

We always need volunteers, especially foster homes and adoption center care givers! If you are interested in working with us in any of the following roles, please complete the appropriate a volunteer application at https://fancycats.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=34&Itemid=19

Facilitate Adoptions (Coordinator or Assistant to Coordinator)

Foster Cats

Adoption Center Cat Care

Transporting Cats        

Write Grant proposals

Help Raise Funds

Plan Events

We need your help!

Agency: Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20172

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Youth Volunteer

Volunteer with your parent or guardian to get your service hours for school and help us care for our cats at the same time.  You will be feeding them, brushing and playing with them and cleaning their cages.  It's fun and you will love fulfilling your service hour commitment so much you will want to continue after reaching your goal.

Agency: Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team

Volunteer with your parent or guardian to get your service hours for school and help us care for our cats at the same time.  You will be feeding them, brushing and playing with them and cleaning their cages.  It's fun and you will love fulfilling your service hour commitment so much you will want to continue after reaching your goal.

Agency: Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >14 years old

Zip Code: 20172

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Adoption Center Cleaner/Cat Care provider

Fancy Cats needs volunteers who want to work directly with our cats by cleaning out the cats' cages, feeding them, brushing them and playing with them at our Fair Lakes, Dulles, Chantilly and Reston Adoption Centers.  This is a great opportunity to  spend some quality time with the cats and give them some special personalized attention. They love it and so will you.  Those who want to have cats but can't for whatever reason...this is the job for you.  We welcome Youth Volunteers with a parent or guardian so this is a great way to get community service hours.

Agency: Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team

Fancy Cats needs volunteers who want to work directly with our cats by cleaning out the cats' cages, feeding them, brushing them and playing with them at our Fair Lakes, Dulles, Chantilly and Reston Adoption Centers.  This is a great opportunity to  spend some quality time with the cats and give them some special personalized attention. They love it and so will you.  Those who want to have cats but can't for whatever reason...this is the job for you.  We welcome Youth Volunteers with a parent or guardian so this is a great way to get community service hours.

Agency: Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >14 years old

Zip Code: 20172

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Quarantine cat care provider

Fancy Cats Rescue Team has a quarantine facility at a private residence in Fairfax.  This quarantine houses over 30 cats who are there waiting for room at a foster home, an Adoption Center, sick, or very hard to adopt.  Many of these cats require special handling and are not very friendly to people.  We must have someone who is extremely well versed in cat care and knows how to handle difficult cats.  We will discuss the possibility of this being a paid position.  

Agency: Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team

Fancy Cats Rescue Team has a quarantine facility at a private residence in Fairfax.  This quarantine houses over 30 cats who are there waiting for room at a foster home, an Adoption Center, sick, or very hard to adopt.  Many of these cats require special handling and are not very friendly to people.  We must have someone who is extremely well versed in cat care and knows how to handle difficult cats.  We will discuss the possibility of this being a paid position.  

Agency: Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 22033

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Adult Volunteer

Conveniently located on Route 50, our 234,000 square foot, 124 bed acute care medical and surgical hospital serves residents in Loudoun County. As a vital member of the HCA Healthcare System, StoneSprings shares the strength of more than 163 hospitals across the United States and England, including Reston Hospital Center.

In addition to increasing your access to high-quality healthcare, StoneSprings Hospital has improved the area's emergency preparedness capabilities, provided 500 new jobs, and generated $2.1 million in local tax revenues to fund community services.

Agency: Stone Springs Hospital Center

Conveniently located on Route 50, our 234,000 square foot, 124 bed acute care medical and surgical hospital serves residents in Loudoun County. As a vital member of the HCA Healthcare System, StoneSprings shares the strength of more than 163 hospitals across the United States and England, including Reston Hospital Center.

In addition to increasing your access to high-quality healthcare, StoneSprings Hospital has improved the area's emergency preparedness capabilities, provided 500 new jobs, and generated $2.1 million in local tax revenues to fund community services.

Agency: Stone Springs Hospital Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 20166

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Social Media Volunteers

We are seeking volunteers to help maintain our social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).  This involves drafting posts to go up, increasing followers, creating/marketing events, basic marketing using Facebook ads.  Posts will focus on the veteran population, veteran & military communities & mental health issues.

This is a great opportunity for high school or university students (though all are welcome)!  Hours are flexible and this job can be done remotely.

 

 

Agency: Partners for Telehealth Solutions

We are seeking volunteers to help maintain our social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).  This involves drafting posts to go up, increasing followers, creating/marketing events, basic marketing using Facebook ads.  Posts will focus on the veteran population, veteran & military communities & mental health issues.

This is a great opportunity for high school or university students (though all are welcome)!  Hours are flexible and this job can be done remotely.

 

 

Agency: Partners for Telehealth Solutions

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 22025

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Birthright Office Volunteer

Birthright is looking for office volunteers.  If you can speak Spanish or another foreign language, that is helpful.  Please go to our website www.birthrightofloudoun.com & click on the volunteer tab.  Thank you!

Agency: Birthright of Loudoun County

Birthright is looking for office volunteers.  If you can speak Spanish or another foreign language, that is helpful.  Please go to our website www.birthrightofloudoun.com & click on the volunteer tab.  Thank you!

Agency: Birthright of Loudoun County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20175

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Youth Advisory Council Members

The Youth Advisory Council of Loudoun County is actively recruiting new members on a rolling basis for the 2016-2017 academic year. 

The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) consists of student representatives from Loudoun County High Schools. Students are accepted into the program each summer and meet throughout the academic year to plan youth events for their peers, develop leadership skills and get involved with community service events throughout the county. 

Requirements must be a high school aged student who resides in Loudoun County. Public, Private, and Home school students are welcome to join. 

For more information visit www.loudoun.gov/teens

Agency: Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council of Loudoun County is actively recruiting new members on a rolling basis for the 2016-2017 academic year. 

The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) consists of student representatives from Loudoun County High Schools. Students are accepted into the program each summer and meet throughout the academic year to plan youth events for their peers, develop leadership skills and get involved with community service events throughout the county. 

Requirements must be a high school aged student who resides in Loudoun County. Public, Private, and Home school students are welcome to join. 

For more information visit www.loudoun.gov/teens

Agency: Youth Advisory Council

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >13 years old

Zip Code: 20147

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: VSA Board Member

VSA of Loudoun is run by a volunteer board of directors.  Board members provide direction to the organization and determine programming. Board members take on responsibilities within the organization that fit their skill set, talents and time constraints. Board members may contribute to either/both the performing arts program or the visual arts program.  They may assist with marketing, fundraising, grant-writing, social media presence, our newsletter, teaching art classes, and/or working on our stage productions. An interest in the arts and/or helping individuals with special needs in all the skills required.

Agency: Arts For All( formally VSA of Loudoun)

VSA of Loudoun is run by a volunteer board of directors.  Board members provide direction to the organization and determine programming. Board members take on responsibilities within the organization that fit their skill set, talents and time constraints. Board members may contribute to either/both the performing arts program or the visual arts program.  They may assist with marketing, fundraising, grant-writing, social media presence, our newsletter, teaching art classes, and/or working on our stage productions. An interest in the arts and/or helping individuals with special needs in all the skills required.

Agency: Arts For All( formally VSA of Loudoun)

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 20132

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Learn about the world, volunteer with YFU USA!

Do you want to make a greater impact on the world? Do love learning about other cultures and interacting with people? Then you should volunteer with YFU!

Youth for Understanding (YFU) is one of the world's largest and most respected international exchange programs. YFU exchanges American and international students in over 70 countries worldwide! Whatever you are good at or interested in, you will find a volunteer position at YFU that is ideal for you!

Volunteers perform a wide range of tasks, including:

Mentoring students, families and schools Encouraging potential American students to study abroad and families to host international students Interviewing prospective students and host families Planning and conducting orientations for students and families Sharing information with the community about YFU programs and opportunities Performing administrative activities

Join our strong and vibrant volunteer base and help change the world! Take the first step in becoming a YFU volunteer: apply online at http://www.yfuusa.org/volunteer/. This opportunity is ongoing and flexible. You can volunteer in your free time, and work within your own school or work schedule!

For more information about volunteering, please call Maggie Blom at 202-774-5228.

Agency: Youth for Understanding USA

Do you want to make a greater impact on the world? Do love learning about other cultures and interacting with people? Then you should volunteer with YFU!

Youth for Understanding (YFU) is one of the world's largest and most respected international exchange programs. YFU exchanges American and international students in over 70 countries worldwide! Whatever you are good at or interested in, you will find a volunteer position at YFU that is ideal for you!

Volunteers perform a wide range of tasks, including:

Mentoring students, families and schools Encouraging potential American students to study abroad and families to host international students Interviewing prospective students and host families Planning and conducting orientations for students and families Sharing information with the community about YFU programs and opportunities Performing administrative activities

Join our strong and vibrant volunteer base and help change the world! Take the first step in becoming a YFU volunteer: apply online at http://www.yfuusa.org/volunteer/. This opportunity is ongoing and flexible. You can volunteer in your free time, and work within your own school or work schedule!

For more information about volunteering, please call Maggie Blom at 202-774-5228.

Agency: Youth for Understanding USA

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 22603

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer with Exchange Students!

Become a part of an active volunteer community that spans the entire US as well as over 70 countries around the world with Youth For Understanding. Volunteers work with international teenagers and their host families, ensuring a safe and educational exchange experience for all. As a YFU Volunteer, you’ll impact the lives of students, their host families and increase cultural diversity in your own community. Some opportunities include:

Mentoring and providing ongoing support to students and their host families; Interviewing prospective exchange students and host families; Conducting orientations; Aiding in community outreach

 

Join like-minded volunteers in your community and become a part of one of the oldest and most respected programs in international student exchange. YFU volunteers change the lives of students and help to impact the world.

 

To learn, please call your regional Volunteer Coordinator, Maggie Blom at 202-774-5228 or email her at mblom@yfu.org. You can also visit YFU USA’s website at www.yfuusa.org.

Agency: Youth for Understanding USA

Become a part of an active volunteer community that spans the entire US as well as over 70 countries around the world with Youth For Understanding. Volunteers work with international teenagers and their host families, ensuring a safe and educational exchange experience for all. As a YFU Volunteer, you’ll impact the lives of students, their host families and increase cultural diversity in your own community. Some opportunities include:

Mentoring and providing ongoing support to students and their host families; Interviewing prospective exchange students and host families; Conducting orientations; Aiding in community outreach

 

Join like-minded volunteers in your community and become a part of one of the oldest and most respected programs in international student exchange. YFU volunteers change the lives of students and help to impact the world.

 

To learn, please call your regional Volunteer Coordinator, Maggie Blom at 202-774-5228 or email her at mblom@yfu.org. You can also visit YFU USA’s website at www.yfuusa.org.

Agency: Youth for Understanding USA

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 22602

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Discover the best in yourself, Volunteer with YFU Intercultural Exchange Programs!

Become a part of an active volunteer community that spans the entire US as well as over 70 countries around the world with Youth For Understanding. Volunteers work with international teenagers and their host families, ensuring a safe and educational exchange experience for all. As a YFU Volunteer, you’ll impact the lives of students, their host families and increase cultural diversity in your own community. Some opportunities include:

Mentoring and providing ongoing support to students and their host families; Interviewing prospective exchange students and host families; Conducting orientations; Aiding in community outreach

 

Join like-minded volunteers in your community and become a part of one of the oldest and most respected programs in international student exchange. YFU volunteers change the lives of students and help to impact the world.

 

To learn, please call your regional Volunteer Coordinator, Maggie Blom at 202-774-5228 or email her at mblom@yfu.org. You can also visit YFU USA’s website at www.yfuusa.org.

Agency: Youth for Understanding USA

Become a part of an active volunteer community that spans the entire US as well as over 70 countries around the world with Youth For Understanding. Volunteers work with international teenagers and their host families, ensuring a safe and educational exchange experience for all. As a YFU Volunteer, you’ll impact the lives of students, their host families and increase cultural diversity in your own community. Some opportunities include:

Mentoring and providing ongoing support to students and their host families; Interviewing prospective exchange students and host families; Conducting orientations; Aiding in community outreach

 

Join like-minded volunteers in your community and become a part of one of the oldest and most respected programs in international student exchange. YFU volunteers change the lives of students and help to impact the world.

 

To learn, please call your regional Volunteer Coordinator, Maggie Blom at 202-774-5228 or email her at mblom@yfu.org. You can also visit YFU USA’s website at www.yfuusa.org.

Agency: Youth for Understanding USA

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 20175

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Environmental Educator

Hours/duties are flexible according to interests and availability. Background check required for leading children's programs.

We seek volunteers to serve as

1) "on-call" educators for when we hold family events or when kids groups (school trips, scouts) come to Fox Haven

2) natural interpreters leading nature walks on Fox Haven land--guiding educational hikes, 1 hour long, geared toward an area of interest/expertise (e.g. birdwatching, plant identification, forays, stargazing)--may also instruct longer evening/weekend programs 

Agency: Fox Haven Organic Farm & Learning Center

Hours/duties are flexible according to interests and availability. Background check required for leading children's programs.

We seek volunteers to serve as

1) "on-call" educators for when we hold family events or when kids groups (school trips, scouts) come to Fox Haven

2) natural interpreters leading nature walks on Fox Haven land--guiding educational hikes, 1 hour long, geared toward an area of interest/expertise (e.g. birdwatching, plant identification, forays, stargazing)--may also instruct longer evening/weekend programs 

Agency: Fox Haven Organic Farm & Learning Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 21755

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Events Assistant

We need volunteers to help Fox Haven staff prepare for events held throughout the year, including movie nights, workshops, potlucks, and barn dances. Volunteers will arrive early/stay late to help set up and tear down for events, which may involve moving tables and chair, setting up movie projectors, and doing dishes. May lead children's activities (e.g. facepainting) at events. Volunteers may also post flyers for upcoming events.

Agency: Fox Haven Organic Farm & Learning Center

We need volunteers to help Fox Haven staff prepare for events held throughout the year, including movie nights, workshops, potlucks, and barn dances. Volunteers will arrive early/stay late to help set up and tear down for events, which may involve moving tables and chair, setting up movie projectors, and doing dishes. May lead children's activities (e.g. facepainting) at events. Volunteers may also post flyers for upcoming events.

Agency: Fox Haven Organic Farm & Learning Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 21755

Allow Groups: No