Needs From: Loudoun Cares

Volunteer: Start a PASTA Chapter today!

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.

Agency: Peers and Students Taking Action (PASTA)

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.

Agency: Peers and Students Taking Action (PASTA)

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20148

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Unwind Your Mind Kits for Kids of All Age in Our Community

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

Agency: Peers and Students Taking Action (PASTA)

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

Agency: Peers and Students Taking Action (PASTA)

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20147

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Passion Kits for Children in our Community

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

 

 

Agency: Peers and Students Taking Action (PASTA)

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

 

 

Agency: Peers and Students Taking Action (PASTA)

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20148

Allow Groups: No