Needs From: Loudoun Cares

Loudoun View Senior Living needs volunteers to help teach English to adult members of our community.

The volunteer will be responsible for encouraging conversation and providing lessons for each meeting with their students. Conversation groups run once a week for an hour.

Orientation, teaching materials and resources will be provided through Loudoun County Public Library, but volunteers are encouraged to be creative!

A background in English as a Second Language education is helpful, but not required. Speaking an additional language besides English is likewise not required.

Cascades Library needs volunteers to help adult English learners in our community.

The volunteer will be responsible for encouraging conversation and providing lessons for each meeting with their students. Practice groups run once a week for an hour.

Orientation, teaching materials and resources will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to be creative!

A background in English as a Second Language education is helpful, but not required. Speaking an additional language besides English is likewise not required.

*Many branches need volunteers! If you would prefer to volunteer at a different branch or one of our outreach locations, please indicate where you'd like to volunteer in your response.

Share your musical (or other) talent with our friendly group of individuals who have early-stage dementia! Our Reconnections Sterling participants enjoy musical entertainment such as piano, guitar, and violin music - particularly with an engaging performer who plays popular, nonreligious music from the 1950s-1970s. This could be an individual musician or a very small ensemble. The group also enjoys people who share other skills or special experiences, such as science experiments, animal therapy, or laughter yoga! Ideally the volunteer would come monthly for up to 1 hour during our program time on a Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri.  

The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital welcomes volunteers from the community to join us in support of the Riverside Gift Shop at Inova Loudoun Hospital, located at 44045 Riverside Parkway in Leesburg. Are you someone who enjoys interacting with the public? If so, we have an immediate need for volunteers to staff the front register. The shop carries everything from women’s wear, lotions, fragrances, home décor and seasonal items all artfully displayed. And of course, we sell floral arrangements, balloons and baby gifts for those visiting patients at the hospital. There are light bagging duties associated with work at the front register and requisite flu and other vaccinations associated with volunteering in a hospital.

MVLE is a day program for adults with disabilities. The Dance Instructor Volunteer will lead a group of adults with disabilities in various movement based activities such as Just Dance, Zumba or other dances. We ask that you be mindful of the physical ability of the group you will be leading. The activities will be held for approximately 30-60 minutes at a time. You may volunteer to take up as many shifts as you would like between Monday-Friday during the hours of 9:00AM-2:00PM EST. There is no evening or weekend availability for this opportunity.

MVLE is a day program for adults with disabilities. The Exercise Instructor Volunteer will lead a group of adults with disabilities in an exercise program. The program can include various styles of exercises such as Zumba, Yoga, Walking etc. We ask that you be mindful of the physical ability of the group you will be leading. The activities will be held for approximately 30-60 minutes at a time. You may volunteer to take up as many shifts as you would like between Monday-Friday during the hours of 9:00AM-2:00PM EST. There is no evening or weekend availability for this opportunity.

MVLE is a day program for adults with disabilities. The Music Instructor Volunteer will teach a group of individuals about different types of musical instruments, styles of music and may also share their own musical talents with the group. The activities will be held for approximately 30-60 minutes at a time. Volunteers are needed between Monday-Friday during the hours of 9:00AM-2:00PM EST. There is no evening or weekend availability for this opportunity.

MVLE is a day program for adults with disabilities. The Social Volunteer will lead lunchtimes socializing with a single individual or a group of individuals while talking about various topics of interest. Volunteers are needed between Monday-Friday during our lunch period 11:00-1:00 PM EST. There is no weekend availability for this opportunity.

MVLE is a day program for adults with disabilities. The Art Class Instructor Volunteer will work with groups of individuals to teach them art. This can range from paintings and drawings to doing different artistic crafts. We ask that your program is age appropriate for our adult individuals while also being mindful of their abilities and capacity. Volunteers are needed between Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00AM-2:00PM EST. There is no evening or weekend availability for this opportunity.

At MVLE, our mission is to create opportunities for individuals with disabilities to find their independence through community-based social activities, supported employment, and customized skills training. We are in need of a volunteer receptionist to run the front desk throughout the work week. Our goal is to create a team of volunteers that can cover our business hours of 8:00am-4:00pm from Monday to Friday.
In this position you will be involved in answering phone calls, welcoming guests and volunteers in the front door, and helping with administrative tasks. You will also work alongside some of our individuals that are training to develop business skills through learning tasks associated with being a receptionist.

We need compassionate volunteers to teach and facilitate classes via Microsoft Teams!

Opportunities are as follows:

*Time Commitment- 3 hrs/wk* 

*We ask that you're able to commit a minimum of 1 year for our teaching and mentorship opportunities.

Class Topics Include: 

Responsible Thinking: A 5-week program on the common justifications of illegal behavior and how to actively address each one for successful and responsible thinking.

Peer Relationships: A 6-week program on how to identify healthy and unhealthy peer relationships, develop healthy relationships, and maintain healthy communication.

Social Values: A 6-week program on the values of responsibility, tolerance, caring, respect, and honesty; how these values, when shared, lead to a healthy society.

Anger Management: A 7-week program designed to identify how beliefs, triggers, thoughts and feelings all influence our behavior, recognize signs that you’re becoming angry and to use skills to manage anger in healthy ways.

Seeking Employment: A 6-week program on using knowledge about your self to carefully choose a career, and how to use effective application and interview skills.

Impact of Crime: A 7-week program with participants learning how crime impacts individual lives, and the greater community, and how past or present traumas effect behavior and decision making. Participants will develop an understanding of restorative justice

Self Control: A 6-week program on handling strong emotions, including anger, fear, boredom, and resentment, in a proactive way to avoid negative consequences.

Social Values: A 6-week program on the values of responsibility, tolerance, caring, respect, and honesty; how these values, when shared, lead to a healthy society.

Family Ties: A 7-week program on developing healthy communication in family units in order to avoid becoming dominating, neglectful, manipulative, or passive.

Applications can be found at our website under

http://www.oarnova.org/volunteer-opportunities

Thank you for your interest!

We need compassionate volunteers to teach and facilitate classes at the Loudoun Adult Detention Center!

Opportunities are as follows:

*Time Commitment- 3 hrs/wk* 

*We ask that you're able to commit a minimum of 1 year for our teaching and mentorship opportunities.

Class Topics Include: 

Responsible Thinking: A 5-week program on the common justifications of illegal behavior and how to actively address each one for successful and responsible thinking.

Peer Relationships: A 6-week program on how to identify healthy and unhealthy peer relationships, develop healthy relationships, and maintain healthy communication.

Fatherhood: An 8-week program for men designed to identify and define the role of a father.  The class addresses challenges of parenting after separation and issues such as discipline, what it means to be a father, and, developmental stages of children.

Social Values: A 6-week program on the values of responsibility, tolerance, caring, respect, and honesty; how these values, when shared, lead to a healthy society.

Anger Management: A 7-week program designed to identify how beliefs, triggers, thoughts and feelings all influence our behavior, recognize signs that you’re becoming angry and to use skills to manage anger in healthy ways.

Money Smart:  A 7-week program focused on topics such as creating a budget, understanding and predicting expenses, planning for debt management and savings, credit scores and reports, and preparing for loans or purchases. 

Seeking Employment: A 6-week program on using knowledge about your self to carefully choose a career, and how to use effective application and interview skills.

Impact of Crime: A 7-week program with participants learning how crime impacts individual lives, and the greater community, and how past or present traumas effect behavior and decision making. Participants will develop an understanding of restorative justice

Self Control: A 6-week program on handling strong emotions, including anger, fear, boredom, and resentment, in a proactive way to avoid negative consequences.

Social Values: A 6-week program on the values of responsibility, tolerance, caring, respect, and honesty; how these values, when shared, lead to a healthy society.

Family Ties: A 7-week program on developing healthy communication in family units in order to avoid becoming dominating, neglectful, manipulative, or passive.

Applications can be found at our website under

http://www.oarnova.org/volunteer-opportunities

Thank you for your interest!

The Foster Youth we serve through the Department of Health and Human Services are in need of laptops (not Chromebooks) to further their ability to apply for jobs and internships, take certification and educational courses, apply to colleges, and have greater access to resources. 

If you - or your organization - are interested in donating new or used laptops to Vine and Fig Tree, please email our Director of Community Development, Jen Pool, at jpool@vandft.org. We will coordinate a time to pick-up the laptop(s) from you at your location, or at a location of your choosing.

If you're an individual, we'll gladly wipe and reset the laptop for you. If you're an organization that is aging out your laptops from your employees, please let us know as this is a great way to invest back into your local community and lighten the storage load of your IT department.

Can you commit to facilitating programs after school, in the evenings, and weekends? Do you have at least 3 years of experience working with teens as educators, coaches, specialists, youth leaders or therapists? 

Priority will be given to applicants who meet the following criteria…

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Are 21 years and older. 

If you feel you meet our criteria, please visit:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7qgvC3rdJoaCZH7byQ2sU_Ope8z9cZMVzrfNkkK1T8LKhBg/viewform

Hi! Ryan Bartel Foundation works to prevent youth suicide through awareness, upstream educational programs and activities that support and empower youth, families and the community at-large through acceptance, connection, resiliency and hope. 

A few times during the year we have an "all call" for volunteers who just want to help the mission. If you like organizing for 5K's, Golf Tournaments, Summer Camps, Galas, or appreciation events, please reach out and we will keep you in mind for our next fun event! 

We are busy fulfilling our mission with students and fundraising all year long. We can use a person just like you if you have spare weekend and/or evening time to spend working toward a common goal!

Are you enthusiastic about sharing your creative skills, whether through the art of quilting, the rhythm of drum circles, the flow of rap, or the magic of baking? The Ryan Bartel Foundation invites dynamic individuals to guide and inspire middle and high schoolers by sharing your creative process in expression at our signature FORT events.

As Workshop Creator, your role is to lead, ignite interest, and connect engaging workshop activities with healthy coping skills. We value Work Creators who can commit even just 2 evening or weekend hours to make a difference in the lives of young individuals.

This is a wonderful and fulfilling opportunity, especially if you're launching your own business, as we offer co-marketing possibilities that may help promote your venture. We believe in a collaborative approach, nurturing young minds while promoting our Workshop Creators’ endeavors.

If you resonate with our mission of sharing and mentoring through creativity, we encourage you to join us. Connect with us and become a part of a community making positive, lasting change in the lives of teens one creative workshop at a time.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7qgvC3rdJoaCZH7byQ2sU_Ope8z9cZMVzrfNkkK1T8LKhBg/viewform

Mentor A Puppy Change A Life

MK9s Service Dogs is seeking your assistance by volunteering to be part of a Canine Mentor team or a puppy sitter. 

As a member of our Canine Mentor team for MK9s Service Dogs, your gifts of time and caring provide the gifts of independence, freedom and peace of mind for our veterans and their families while training a puppy to become a service dog.

Mentor an MK9s Service Dog puppy for as little as 4 months or as long as 18-22 months, providing the pup with the love, socialization, house manners and basic obedience needed to be a service dog.

No prior dog experience is required! You receive 1:1 training with MK9s Service Dogs' volunteers.

Please consider volunteering for this very worthwhile and important part of our mission. Any questions please contact Michele at mk9servicedogs@gmail.com or 703-336-3618. We would love to hear from you.

MK9s Service Dogs is looking for help from a certified public accountant to perform a financial review of our nonprofit organization. If you are able to help us with this need so we can continue fundraising in our current states we would greatly appreciate it.

Women Giving Back provides clothing to women in crisis, and their children, at no cost. We need help in the store and warehouse. Please sign up on our volunteer platform.  All new volunteers need to watch a 1/2 hour video and answer a quiz to be approved to sign up.

Additional information at https://womengivingback.org/volunteer/

Store: We need help with assisting clients shop, caring for their children, and restocking the store. Spanish speakers always needed!

Warehouse: We need help sorting clothing donations, hanging, and re-stocking the boutique. Who doesn't love to listen to music and organize together?

Court-ordered volunteer must be approved first with an interview (no drug related or violent charges are permitted). Please email volunteer@womengivingback.org *prior* to signing up.

Women Giving Back has expanded our operations to distribute diapers and baby to those in need. We are providing to over 500 babies a month.

We are collecting new/closed boxes of diapers, as well as some pull-ups, newborn diapers, and baby wipes, but are in especially great need of the wipes, and size 6! 

Small donations of these items can be dropped off at WGB anytime in our large blue donation bin out back.  Larger donations can be brought anytime during the donation hours listed on our website, or else please contact us at info@womengivingback.org.

If *you* NEED to receive diapers, please go to our site to apply for diaper assistance

Utilice el nuevo enlace a continuación para solicitar asistencia con el cambio de pañales este mes: https://womengivingback.org/getdiapers/

Thank you!

The Organization for Autism Research seeks volunteers with business leadership and development experience to help our newest initiative, the Hire Autism Regional Ambassador program.

Regional Ambassadors work to help us expand our network of employer partners and community partners and increase our community involvement and engagement to expand the employment opportunities available to autistic job seekers across the nation. The expected volunteer commitment is 1-2 hours per week for 6-12 months, with the goal of onboarding at least 2-3 new companies each month.

Virtual training is provided, and Ambassadors have the option to enroll in our Autism-Friendly Employer Training, a voluntary 3-hour virtual training program that contains information on inclusive job descriptions, interviewing autistic candidates, and best practices for managing, training, and onboarding.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Are you interested in becoming a Regional Ambassador? Please apply here: https://www.hireautism.org/ambassador-application/ and we will be in touch with you! We limit the number of participants accepted into each cohort; not all who apply will be selected.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

As a committee member, you'll play a pivotal role in planning and executing events that enrich and support the local youth. Your creative input and organizational skills will be instrumental in creating engaging and memorable experiences that foster community cohesion and contribute to the overall well-being of Loudoun County's young residents. Whether you have expertise in event planning, marketing, logistics, or simply a passion for making a positive impact, your commitment to this committee will contribute to the success of events that leave a lasting imprint on the community. Join us in creating meaningful and enjoyable experiences for Loudoun County's youth, building a stronger, more connected community for all.

We are seeking quality mentors to further assist in supporting Loudoun County's youth population. There is an urgent call for dedicated volunteer mentors to contribute their time and expertise to a dynamic youth program operating during and after school hours. The mentor's pivotal role is to serve as a steadfast guide, responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe and nurturing space for mentees within our programs (Arts, Short Film, Basketball, STEM, Professional Mentors). This space is not merely physical but extends to emotional and intellectual realms, providing an environment where youths can freely express themselves, explore their passions, and build essential life skills. As we aim to empower the next generation, volunteers are encouraged to join this meaningful initiative, fostering an atmosphere of trust and encouragement that allows mentees to thrive academically, socially, and personally. The impact of a mentor's commitment extends beyond the individual to contribute significantly to the overall well-being and resilience of Loudoun County's youth.

As the administrative backbone of the initiative, the volunteer will oversee essential tasks such as reporting, processing client intake, and general office management. By contributing administrative expertise, the volunteer will directly impact the program's ability to maintain transparency, financial accountability, and efficient day-to-day functioning. The role presents an unparalleled chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of Loudoun County's youth, laying the foundation for their success and well-being. Interested individuals are invited to bring their administrative skills to this transformative initiative and be part of a positive force shaping the community's future.

UDM receives many donations, and we are backed up at the moment.  We need assistance in going through the donations, and determining what can be kept (according to our criteria).  After sorting, then the donations will be organized by size, gender, and season.

The events will be on the third Saturday of each month.  

Cascades Library needs volunteers to help adult English learners in our community

The volunteer will be responsible for encouraging conversation and providing lessons for each meeting with their student. Teachers and students are expected to meet once a week over an eight week period.

A background in English as a Second Language education is helpful, but not required. Speaking an additional language besides English is likewise not required. Teaching materials and resources will be provided.

*Some branches also offer online tutoring. Please indicate whether or not you would be willing to tutor online.

**Many branches need volunteers! If you would prefer to volunteer at a different branch or one of our outreach locations, please indicate where you'd like to volunteer in your response.

Brambleton Library needs volunteer tutors to help adult English learners in our community

The volunteer will be responsible for encouraging conversation and providing lessons for each meeting with their student. Teachers and students are expected to meet once a week over an eight week period.

A background in English as a Second Language education is helpful, but not required. Speaking an additional language besides English is likewise not required. Teaching materials and resources will be provided.

*Some branches also offer online tutoring. Please indicate whether or not you would be willing to tutor online.

**Many branches need volunteers! If you would prefer to volunteer at a different branch or one of our outreach locations, please indicate where you'd like to volunteer in your response.

Sterling Library needs volunteer tutors to help teach English to adult members of our community.

The volunteer will be responsible for encouraging conversation and providing lessons for each meeting with their student. Teachers and students are expected to meet once a week over an eight week period.

A background in English as a Second Language education is helpful, but not required. Speaking an additional language besides English is likewise not required. Teaching materials and resources will be provided.

*Some branches also offer online tutoring. Please indicate whether or not you would be willing to tutor online.

**Many branches need volunteers! If you would prefer to volunteer at a different branch or one of our outreach locations, please indicate where you'd like to volunteer in your response.

Visit rehabber’s home to assist with animals in rehabilitation.  Requires minimum of 2 on-site visits per month busy season  (March – Oct).  A.E.R.O. projects can be supported during winter months.

Purcellville Library needs volunteer tutors to help teach English to adult members of our community.

The volunteer will be responsible for encouraging conversation and providing lessons for each meeting with their student. Teachers and students are expected to meet once a week over an eight week period.

A background in English as a Second Language education is helpful, but not required. Speaking an additional language besides English is likewise not required. Teaching materials and resources will be provided.

*Some branches also offer online tutoring. Please indicate whether or not you would be willing to tutor online.

**Many branches need volunteers! If you would prefer to volunteer at a different branch or one of our outreach locations, please indicate where you'd like to volunteer in your response.

Pumpkins For Pigs Foundation (PFPF) is a 501.3c focused on reducing food waste in local communities across the US.  

PFPF started in 2017 with 10 donation sites in Loudoun County with the aim of reducing food waste one pumpkin at a time. Through conversations with donation sites,  donors and others, it was clear there was a need and a desire for these services.  With each passing year, the list of accepted items expanded.  Today, we serve over 500 communities in over 40 states -- 150+ here in Virginia alone.  With a conservative estimate of over 700 tons diverted in 2022, we are just getting started and see enormous opportunity to further our impact.

Role: Coordinate the collection of donated pumpkins, gourds, hay bales, and other items for your neighborhood, school, office, place of worship, etc. 

Dates: Oct - Nov 19, 2023 (approx)

Location: Your Community (neighborhood, school, office, place of worship, etc.) - anywhere

Activities

Total Est Time: 10 hours  (depends on duration of collection period and if its an adult or student driving the effort)

Reach out with any questions!

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

Pumpkins For Pigs Foundation (PFPF) is a 501.3c focused on reducing food waste in local communities across the US.  

PFPF started in 2017 with 10 donation sites in Loudoun County with the aim of reducing food waste one pumpkin at a time. Through conversations with donation sites,  donors and others, it was clear there was a need and a desire for these services.  With each passing year, the list of accepted items expanded.  Today, we serve over 500 communities in over 40 states -- 150+ here in Virginia alone.  With a conservative estimate of over 700 tons diverted in 2022, we are just getting started and see enormous opportunity to further our impact.

While scrappy to-date, we need to level up to take it to the next level. (Note: Logo, color pallet, topography in place & resonating with donation sites and donators).

General Duties

Required Qualifications: 

Tools: Experience with Google Docs a plus (easy to learn)

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

Est. Monthly Hours - 6-8 hours per month average (perhaps more at start to get up to speed) 

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

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

Pumpkins For Pigs Foundation (PFPF) is a 501.3c focused on reducing food waste in local communities across the US.  

PFPF started in 2017 with 10 donation sites in Loudoun County with the aim of reducing food waste one pumpkin at a time. Through conversations with donation sites,  donors and others, it was clear there was a need and a desire for these services.  With each passing year, the list of accepted items expanded.  Today, we serve over 500 communities in over 40 states -- 150+ here in Virginia alone.  With a conservative estimate of over 700 tons diverted in 2022, we are just getting started and see enormous opportunity to further our impact.

It achieve our goals, we need a steady source of income.  We need someone to help us organize and execute whether on ideas we have or better ones you know are more effective/impactful.   

General Duties:

Required Qualifications: 

Tools: Experience with Google Docs a plus (easy to learn)

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

Est. Monthly Hours - 4-8 hours per month average  (perhaps more at start to get up to speed) 

Location: Hybrid - Loudoun County in person / virtual as appropriate  

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

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: 

Tools: Experience with Google Docs a plus (easy to learn)

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

Est. Monthly Hours - 2-4 hours per month average  

Location: Hybrid - Loudoun County in person / virtual as appropriate  

Reach out with any questions!

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

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/