RSVP 2018-2019 Holiday Guide
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The RSVP-Northern Virginia 2018-2019 Holiday Guide is now available! Read below to learn about all of the holiday volunteering opportunities! For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Carly Hubicki, RSVP Volunteer Specialist, at 703-403-5360 or
chubicki@volunteerfairfax.org
. Don’t forget to submit your volunteer hours!
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11/1: Fill a Holiday Table
Who:
New Hope Housing
Where:
New Hope Housing Admin Office, 8407-E Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309
When:
Thanksgiving food baskets are due November 16, Christmas food baskets are due December 14
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Fill clients’ tables by:
· Hosting a Thanksgiving or Christmas food drive
· Donating a food basket for a single adult
· Donating grocery store gift cards for clients to purchase turkeys (grocery stores along Route One are best)
· Serving a meal at one of New Hope Housing’s supportive housing sites
11/1: Grant a child’s holiday wish
Who:
New Hope Housing
Where:
New Hope Housing
Admin Office, 8407-E Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309
When:
Throughout November and December
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Make a child’s holiday wish come true by:
· Donating gift cards for parents to purchase their children new clothing
o Stores located along Route One are best or in the Bailey’s Crossroads area
· Hosting a special program for the children, such as holiday card and gift making for their parents
11/1: Gifts for Kids Drive
Who:
Cornerstones
Where:
Cornerstones’ main office, 11150 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 210, Reston, VA 20190
When:
Gifts will be collected
Thursday, December 6 and Friday, December 7: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, December 8: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Financial hardship and homelessness are hard on children, and the holiday season can be especially difficult. For families in need, often there isn’t enough money to spend on gifts. With your support, our youngest neighbors can have a fulfilling and memorable holiday. To register for this drive,
please click here
.
Personalized wish lists will be distributed beginning on November 1.
For more information, please contact
Nate King
, Donations and Drives Coordinator, at 571-323-9569.
11/1: Hold a Holiday Gift Drive for Kids
Who:
APAH (Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing)
Where:
The Springs Apartments, 555 N Thomas Street, Arlington, VA 22205
When:
November through December 12
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Each year APAH collects new toys and gifts for children ages newborn-18 who call one of their 16 Arlington rental communities home. These gifts make up a holiday gift shop where parents can choose a gift for each of their children. If you wish to learn more, to hold a gift drive to support their annual holiday shop, or to make an individual gift donation, please contact Julie Booth at
jbooth@apah.org
or 571-800-6462.
Click here to learn more about the gift drive.
11/1: Thanksgiving Food Donations
Who:
FACETS
Where:
FACETS’ main office, 10640 Page Avenue, Suite 300, Fairfax, VA 22030
When:
Drop off donations: November 1 – November 16 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Please help the families and individuals we serve enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner this holiday season by donating a basket of non-perishable food and a $25 grocery store gift card (so the recipient may purchase the perishable items need to complete their meal). Due to storage limitations, we are not able to accept perishable items. For more information, please download our
Holiday Drives flyer
. To sign up to donate, please complete and return the form on the flyer.
11/1: Holiday Gifts Donations
Who:
FACETS
Where:
FACETS’ main office, 10640 Page Avenue, Suite 300, Fairfax, VA 22030
When:
Drop off donations: November 1 – December 11 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Share the holiday spirit with the children and adults we serve through our programs by donating gifts for the holidays. You can choose to purchase gifts for:
· A specific child based on their “wish list” (approximately $25 in total value). Information about the child and their wish list will be provided during the week of November 21st to donors who sign up for this option.
· Children (using suggestions provided below, items approximately $25 in value, as opposed to items from the wish list of a specific child).
· Adults (using suggestions provided below, items approximately $25 in value).
Please do not wrap gifts. For more information, please download our
Holiday Drives flyer
. To sign up to donate, please complete and return the form on the flyer or complete our
online Holiday Drives form
. Gifts for teens are especially needed. Please also consider donating gifts cards (of $15 – $25) to stores such as Target, Walmart, Kmart, Old Navy, Payless Shoe Source, Kohl’s, The Children’s Place, Macy’s, and Best Buy.
11/1: Holiday Program
Who:
Britepaths
Where:
Britepaths main office, 3959 Pender Dr., Ste. 200, Fairfax, VA 22030
When:
Throughout November and December
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Britepaths is working to assist 800 Fairfax County area families who might otherwise go without Thanksgiving meals, December holiday meals and gifts for their children in December. We will need help from the community to make this happen!
Can You Help?
This is a meaningful giving opportunity for individuals, families, companies, community organizations, faith communities and more.
How to Help:
- Sponsor a Family in Need: Click Here We'll provide information so you can shop for a family for meals and gifts.
- Donate Funds: Click Here We'll give families who are not sponsored gift cards so they can enjoy a meal and gifts for their children. Checks also welcome! See below.
- Donate Gift Cards: Mail or Deliver Gift Cards to Britepaths to help families who are not sponsored. See below.
- Sponsor Our Program: Click Here Companies and organizations who sponsor our Program help us assist more families.
- Volunteer: Click Here Most-needed are office volunteers on weekdays.
- Wine and Wonderment Wine Tasting: Support Britepaths' Holiday Program by joining us at our delightful wine tasting event at 2941 Restaurant, Wednesday, November 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register Now; More Information
11/1: Operation Turkey
Who:
Northern Virginia Family Service
Where:
Drop off location: Manassas Adventist Preparatory School (MAPS), 8225 Barrett Dr., Manassas, VA 20109
When:
Drop off dates: Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Operation Turkey provides Thanksgiving meals to more than 1,200 families in Greater Prince William who would not otherwise have been able to join in the festivities. Here is the
Downloadable Flyer
with all of the details. You can help by donating food, making a monetary donation, or donating grocery store cards.
11/1: Gifting for Families
Who:
Northern Virginia Family Service
Where:
Drop off location: Chantilly, VA (exact location TBA)
When:
Drop off dates: Monday, Dec. 10 Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Help make the holiday season brighter for more than
2,200
children and their families in Northern Virginia. Whether you donate, volunteer, or organize a toy drive, it can’t happen without you.
Click here for all of the details!
11/1: UCM Holiday Gift Room
Who:
United Community Ministries
Where:
Drop off location: UCM Main Office at 7511 Fordson Rd., Alexandria, VA 22306
When:
November through December 10
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Make the holidays brighter for children in need! The UCM Holiday Gift Room relies solely on the generosity of our community. Client families registered with our
UCM Stepping Stones program
can select gifts for their children (to age 15). Last year, donations of thousands of toys, books, and other gifts ensured a joy-filled holiday for 885 children in hundreds of families. Please bring all donations by Monday, Dec. 10. While late donations may be accepted, early donations mean we can ensure we have enough gifts for all the children registered with UCM. (If your group needs to bring donations later, email
Shannon.White@ucmagency.org
as soon as possible by Monday, Dec. 3.). Donations of cash/checks and gift cards are also welcome.
Make an online donation
, or make checks payable to "UCM." Please indicate "Holiday Gift Room" online, or in memo line on your check.
11/10: Adopt a Single Adult
Who:
New Hope Housing
Where:
New Hope Housing
Admin Office, 8407-E Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309
When:
Wish lists available Nov. 10
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Light up a single adult’s life this holiday by adopting them for the holidays! The greatest need this holiday season is for volunteers to donate gift cards for our single adult residents. New Hope Housing provides gifts to nearly 200 adults in their programs and gift cards allow those individuals to pick out something that they truly want for the holidays. Wish lists will be available beginning Nov. 10. Provide a gift card for residents to go shopping for groceries, new clothes, or special housewares. Gift cards to Target, Walmart, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, Ross, and grocery stores are best.
Sign up here!
Make sure you let them know you are a RSVP volunteer! For more information, contact Sami Smyth at
ssmyth@newhopehousing.org
or 703-799-2293 ext. 11.
11/13: Winter Coat Closet Drive
Who:
Cornerstones
Where:
Hunter Mill District Supervisor’s Office, 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, VA 20190
When: Anytime from Tuesday, November 13 through Thursday, January 17 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Ongoing Opportunity
About
: No one should go without a coat! Cornerstones, in partnership with the Hunter Mill District Supervisor’s Office, will once again be coordinating the Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet for 2018-2019. Donations of new or gently used clean coats and jackets for all ages (newborn to men’s 5X) and new hats, gloves, scarves and mittens are needed. If you have any questions, contact
Nate King
, Donations and Drives Coordinator, at 571-323-9569 or
nate.king@cornerstonesva.org
.
11/13: Winter Coat Closet Assistants
Who:
Cornerstones
Where:
Community Room of the North County Governmental Building, 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, VA 20190
When:
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 3:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (closet operating hours, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.) November 13, 2018 – March 14, 2019
Ongoing Opportunity
About
: The Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet is a program that distributes free hats, coats, gloves, and other winter gear that is run jointly by Cornerstones and the Hunter Mill District Supervisor’s Office. Volunteers help to accept and sort incoming donations, assist customers with selecting coats, and record all coats that are distributed.
Sign up here!
If you have any questions, email
volunteer@cornerstonesva.org
.
11/13: RSVP Volunteer Information Session
Who:
RSVP
Where:
Burke Centre Library, Meeting Room 116, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke, VA 22015
When:
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
One Time Opportunity
About:
RSVP is holding a free information session for interested community members (ages 55+) in Northern VA. During this one-time session, you will learn about current volunteer opportunities, RSVP member benefits, and volunteer policies. This program is a great opportunity to meet others who share a passion for service!
Sign up here!
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Specialist, Carly Hubicki, at
chubicki@volunteerfairfax.org
or 703-403-5360.
11/14: RSVP November Group Service Project
Who:
RSVP
Where:
Max's Place, 6352 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
When:
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
One Time Opportunity
About:
RSVP volunteers will be partnering with New Hope Housing to cook a meal for the residents at Max's Place as well as make Thanksgiving place mats for their shelters. Max's Place provides permanent supportive housing for single adults who have serious and persistent mental health challenges, previously lived on the streets, and were resistant to services.
Sign up here!
If you have any questions, contact RSVP Volunteer Specialist, Carly Hubicki, at
chubicki@volunteerfairfax.org
or 703-403-5360.
11/17: Thanksgiving Food Drive Distribution Assistants
Who:
Cornerstones
Where:
3 different locations in Reston, VA
When:
Multiple shifts from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
One Time Opportunity
About:
Volunteers are needed to help move donations from collection points to clients’ cars or apartments. Click the time to sign up for a shift! Contact Nate King at
nate.king@cornerstonesva.org
or 571.323.9569 for more information.
· Crescent Apartments, 1578 Cameron Crescent Drive Apt 1, Reston, VA 20190
· Stonegate Village, 2244B Stone Wheel Drive, Reston, VA 20191
· Southgate Community Center, 12125 Pinecrest Rd, Reston, VA 20191
11/17: Volunteer Alexandria’s Family Volunteer Day
Who:
Volunteer Alexandria
Where:
Address will be sent once you sign up
When:
Morning
One Time Opportunity
About:
Join Volunteer Alexandria on the morning of November 17 for family volunteer day! Families will come together and deepen their bonds with each other and their community by assembling holiday stockings for families in need. Individuals welcome to attend, families encouraged. Please email
mail@volunteeralexandria.org
for more information.
11/23: Reston Carriage Rides
Who:
Volunteer Fairfax
Where:
Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St, Reston, VA 20190
When:
First Shift: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Second Shift: 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
One Time Opportunity
About:
Volunteers will help manage the line, collect donations, and educate customers about Volunteer Fairfax.
Sign up here.
If you have any questions, contact
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12/1: Fill a Holiday Table
Who:
New Hope Housing
Where:
New Hope Housing Admin Office, 8407-E Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309
When:
Christmas food baskets are due December 14
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Fill clients’ tables by:
· Hosting a Christmas food drive
· Donating a food basket for a single adult
· Donating grocery store gift cards for clients to purchase turkeys (grocery stores along Route One are best)
· Serving a meal at one of New Hope Housing’s supportive housing sites
12/1: Grant a child’s holiday wish
Who:
New Hope Housing
Where:
New Hope Housing
Admin Office, 8407-E Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309
When:
Throughout December
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Make a child’s holiday wish come true by:
· Donating gift cards for parents to purchase their children new clothing
o Stores located along Route One are best or in the Bailey’s Crossroads area
· Hosting a special program for the children, such as holiday card and gift making for their parents
12/1: Adopt a Single Adult
Who:
New Hope Housing
Where:
New Hope Housing
Admin Office, 8407-E Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309
When:
Throughout December
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Light up a single adult’s life this holiday by adopting them for the holidays! The greatest need this holiday season is for volunteers to donate gift cards for our single adult residents. New Hope Housing provides gifts to nearly 200 adults in their programs and gift cards allow those individuals to pick out something that they truly want for the holidays. Wish lists will be available beginning Nov. 10. Provide a gift card for residents to go shopping for groceries, new clothes, or special housewares. Gift cards to Target, Walmart, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, Ross, and grocery stores are best.
Sign up here!
Make sure you let them know you are a RSVP volunteer! For more information, contact Sami Smyth at
ssmyth@newhopehousing.org
or 703-799-2293 ext. 11.
12/1: Gifts for Kids Drive
Who:
Cornerstones
Where:
Cornerstones’ main office, 11150 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 210, Reston, VA 20190
When:
November through December 8
Gifts will be collected
Thursday, December 6 and Friday, December 7: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, December 8: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Financial hardship and homelessness are hard on children, and the holiday season can be especially difficult. For families in need, often there isn’t enough money to spend on gifts. With your support, our youngest neighbors can have a fulfilling and memorable holiday. To register for this drive,
please click here
.
Personalized wish lists will be distributed beginning on November 1.
For more information, please contact
Nate King
, Donations and Drives Coordinator, at 571-323-9569.
12/1: Hold a Holiday Gift Drive for Kids
Who:
APAH (Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing)
Where:
The Springs Apartments, 555 N Thomas Street, Arlington, VA 22205
When:
November through December 12
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Each year APAH collects new toys and gifts for children ages newborn-18 who call one of their 16 Arlington rental communities home. These gifts make up a holiday gift shop where parents can choose a gift for each of their children. If you wish to learn more, to hold a gift drive to support their annual holiday shop, or to make an individual gift donation, please contact Julie Booth at
jbooth@apah.org
or 571-800-6462.
Click here to learn more about the gift drive.
12/1: Holiday Gifts Donations
Who:
FACETS
Where:
FACETS’ main office, 10640 Page Avenue, Suite 300, Fairfax, VA 22030
When:
Drop off donations: November 1 – December 11 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Share the holiday spirit with the children and adults we serve through our programs by donating gifts for the holidays. You can choose to purchase gifts for:
· A specific child based on their “wish list” (approximately $25 in total value). Information about the child and their wish list will be provided during the week of November 21st to donors who sign up for this option.
· Children (using suggestions provided below, items approximately $25 in value, as opposed to items from the wish list of a specific child).
· Adults (using suggestions provided below, items approximately $25 in value).
Please do not wrap gifts. For more information, please download our
Holiday Drives flyer
. To sign up to donate, please complete and return the form on the flyer or complete our
online Holiday Drives form
. Gifts for teens are especially needed. Please also consider donating gifts cards (of $15 – $25) to stores such as Target, Walmart, Kmart, Old Navy, Payless Shoe Source, Kohl’s, The Children’s Place, Macy’s, and Best Buy.
12/1: Holiday Program
Who:
Britepaths
Where:
Britepaths main office, 3959 Pender Dr., Ste. 200, Fairfax, VA 22030
When:
Throughout November and December
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Britepaths is working to assist 800 Fairfax County area families who might otherwise go without Thanksgiving meals, December holiday meals and gifts for their children in December. We will need help from the community to make this happen!
Can You Help?
This is a meaningful giving opportunity for individuals, families, companies, community organizations, faith communities and more.
How to Help:
- Sponsor a Family in Need: Click Here We'll provide information so you can shop for a family for meals and gifts.
- Donate Funds: Click Here We'll give families who are not sponsored gift cards so they can enjoy a meal and gifts for their children. Checks also welcome! See below.
- Donate Gift Cards: Mail or Deliver Gift Cards to Britepaths to help families who are not sponsored. See below.
- Sponsor Our Program: Click Here Companies and organizations who sponsor our Program help us assist more families.
- Volunteer: Click Here Most-needed are office volunteers on weekdays.
- Wine and Wonderment Wine Tasting: Support Britepaths' Holiday Program by joining us at our delightful wine tasting event at 2941 Restaurant, Wednesday, November 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register Now; More Information
12/1: Gifting for Families
Who:
Northern Virginia Family Service
Where:
Drop off location: Chantilly, VA (exact location TBA)
When:
Drop off dates: Monday, Dec. 10 Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Help make the holiday season brighter for more than
2,200
children and their families in Northern Virginia. Whether you donate, volunteer, or organize a toy drive, it can’t happen without you.
Click here for all of the details!
12/1: UCM Holiday Gift Room
Who:
United Community Ministries
Where:
Drop off location: UCM Main Office at 7511 Fordson Rd., Alexandria, VA 22306
When:
November through December 10
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Make the holidays brighter for children in need! The UCM Holiday Gift Room relies solely on the generosity of our community. Client families registered with our
UCM Stepping Stones program
can select gifts for their children (to age 15). Last year, donations of thousands of toys, books, and other gifts ensured a joy-filled holiday for 885 children in hundreds of families. Please bring all donations by Monday, Dec. 10. While late donations may be accepted, early donations mean we can ensure we have enough gifts for all the children registered with UCM. (If your group needs to bring donations later, email
Shannon.White@ucmagency.org
as soon as possible by Monday, Dec. 3.). Donations of cash/checks and gift cards are also welcome.
Make an online donation
, or make checks payable to "UCM." Please indicate "Holiday Gift Room" online, or in memo line on your check.
12/1-2 & 12/8-9: Burke Lake Park Winter Wonderland
Who:
Burke Lake Park
Where:
7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039
When:
Saturday, December 1 and 8 & Sunday, December 2 and 9
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Burke Lake Park is hosting its fourth annual holiday event, Winter Wonderland, the first two weekends of December. We are seeking volunteers to assist in welcoming the holiday season by transforming Burke Lake Park in to a
Winter Wonderland
for all to enjoy!
Click here to sign up!
Please contact Tosca Lanfranconi at
Tosca.Lanfranconi@fairfaxcounty.gov
or call 703-323-6600 ext. 200 for more information. Volunteer opportunities will include:
· Assisting in arts and crafts
· Costumes – dress in costumes and greet the participants. Costumes include gingerbread man, elves, snowman, penguin, reindeer, and more
· Assisting with the hospitality stations – s’mores and hot chocolate/cider
· Assisting at the train, carousel, wagon, and mini-golf stations
· Assisting with check-in (checking roster and passing out pre-registration packets)
· Assisting in decorations
· And more!
12/4: Winter Coat Closet Drive
Who:
Cornerstones
Where:
Hunter Mill District Supervisor’s Office, 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, VA 20190
When: Anytime from Tuesday, November 13 through Thursday, January 17 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Ongoing Opportunity
About
: No one should go without a coat! Cornerstones, in partnership with the Hunter Mill District Supervisor’s Office, will once again be coordinating the Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet for 2018-2019. Donations of new or gently used clean coats and jackets for all ages (newborn to men’s 5X) and new hats, gloves, scarves and mittens are needed. If you have any questions, contact
Nate King
, Donations and Drives Coordinator, at 571-323-9569 or
nate.king@cornerstonesva.org
.
12/4: Winter Coat Closet Assistants
Who:
Cornerstones
Where:
Community Room of the North County Governmental Building, 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, VA 20190
When:
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 3:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (closet operating hours, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.) November 13, 2018 – March 14, 2019
Ongoing Opportunity
About
: The Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet is a program that distributes free hats, coats, gloves, and other winter gear that is run jointly by Cornerstones and the Hunter Mill District Supervisor’s Office. Volunteers help to accept and sort incoming donations, assist customers with selecting coats, and record all coats that are distributed.
Sign up here!
If you have any questions, email
volunteer@cornerstonesva.org
.
12/4: RSVP Volunteer Information Session
Who:
RSVP
Where:
Sherwood Regional Library, Sherwood Conference Room 4, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306
When:
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
One Time Opportunity
About:
RSVP is holding a free information session for interested community members (ages 55+) in Northern VA. During this one-time session, you will learn about current volunteer opportunities, RSVP member benefits, and volunteer policies. This program is a great opportunity to meet others who share a passion for service!
Sign up here!
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Specialist, Carly Hubicki, at
chubicki@volunteerfairfax.org
or 703-403-5360.
12/6-17: Gifts for Kids Drive
Who:
Cornerstones
Where:
Cornerstones’ main office, 11150 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 210, Reston, VA 20190
When:
December 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 17
Ongoing Opportunity
About:
Financial hardship and homelessness are hard on children, and the holiday season can be especially difficult. For families in need, often there isn’t enough money to spend on gifts. Volunteers are needed to accept donations, distribute gifts, and deliver gifts.
Click here to sign up for a shift!
For more information, please contact
Nate King
, Donations and Drives Coordinator, at 571-323-9569.
12/11: RSVP Volunteer Information Session
Who:
RSVP
Where:
James Lee Community Center, Room 111, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042
When:
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
One Time Opportunity
About:
RSVP is holding a free information session for interested community members (ages 55+) in Northern VA. During this one-time session, you will learn about current volunteer opportunities, RSVP member benefits, and volunteer policies. This program is a great opportunity to meet others who share a passion for service!
Sign up here!
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Specialist, Carly Hubicki, at
chubicki@volunteerfairfax.org
or 703-403-5360.
12/14 & 12/15: Holiday Toy Distribution
Who:
Volunteer Alexandria
Where:
Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Recreation Center, 25 W Reed Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305
When:
Friday, December 14 and Saturday, December 15
One Time Opportunity
About:
Join Volunteer Alexandria for their holiday toy distribution. On December 14
th
, volunteers will sort donated toys to ready them for distribution the next day. The morning of December 15
th
, volunteers will continue to ready the toys for distribution, and then in the afternoon, parents will choose toys that best fit their children. Volunteers will help guide parents through that process, restock tables with toys, and help wrap presents and engage children in activities. Please email
mail@volunteeralexandria.org
for more information.
12/15: Wreaths Across America
Where:
Arlington National Cemetery
When:
Saturday, December 15 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
One Time Opportunity
About:
Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, the mission to
Remember, Honor and Teach
is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as over 1,100 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea, and abroad. There is no age limit to volunteer. We encourage families to come and share the experience.
Click here for more details, to sign up as a volunteer, or to sponsor a wreath.
12/16: Reston Train Rides
Who:
Volunteer Fairfax
Where:
Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St, Reston, VA 20190
When:
First Shift: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Second Shift: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
One Time Opportunity
About:
Volunteers will help manage the line, collect donations, and educate customers about Volunteer Fairfax.
Sign up here.
If you have any questions, contact RSVP Volunteer Specialist, Carly Hubicki, at
chubicki@volunteerfairfax.org
or 703-403-5360.
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1/1: Winter Coat Closet Assistants
Who:
Cornerstones
Where:
Community Room of the North County Governmental Building, 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, VA 20190
When:
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 3:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (closet operating hours, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.) November 13, 2018 – March 14, 2019
Ongoing Opportunity
About
: The Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet is a program that distributes free hats, coats, gloves, and other winter gear that is run jointly by Cornerstones and the Hunter Mill District Supervisor’s Office. Volunteers help to accept and sort incoming donations, assist customers with selecting coats, and record all coats that are distributed.
Sign up here!
If you have any questions, email
volunteer@cornerstonesva.org
.
1/1: Winter Coat Closet Drive
Who:
Cornerstones
Where:
Hunter Mill District Supervisor’s Office, 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, VA 20190
When: Anytime from Tuesday, November 13 through Thursday, January 17 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Ongoing Opportunity
About
: No one should go without a coat! Cornerstones, in partnership with the Hunter Mill District Supervisor’s Office, will once again be coordinating the Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet for 2018-2019. Donations of new or gently used clean coats and jackets for all ages (newborn to men’s 5X) and new hats, gloves, scarves and mittens are needed. If you have any questions, contact
Nate King
, Donations and Drives Coordinator, at 571-323-9569 or
nate.king@cornerstonesva.org
.
1/21: MLK Day of Service
Who:
Volunteer Fairfax and Volunteer Arlington
Where:
Volunteer Fairfax: Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031
Volunteer Arlington: Washington-Lee High School, 1301 N Stafford St, Arlington, VA 22201, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
When:
TBA
One Time Opportunity
About:
Save the date for MLK Day of Service and be on the lookout for upcoming opportunities to volunteer!
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For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Carly Hubicki, RSVP Volunteer Specialist, at 703-403-5360 or
chubicki@volunteerfairfax.org
. Don’t forget to submit your volunteer hours!
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Don't forget to check out RSVP on Facebook and YouTube!
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