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Our Mission |
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Volunteer Fairfax mobilizes people and resources to meet regional community needs.
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New Website to Launch Soon |
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The new Volunteer Fairfax is coming soon. Please check back early next week for a more specific timeline. Up until the launch date, this website will continue to be updated and function as normal and you find the new site at the same address. We look forward to offering you new features and better usability. |
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Weather Information |
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Volunteer Fairfax is seeking volunteer drivers to help transport those who have lost power. If you have a 4x4 vehicle and are willing to help in these conditions, please contact Marcelo Ferreira or call 571-350-1113.
The Volunteer Fairfax office will remain closed on Tuesday, February 9th. Staff will be available via email. We will resume normal operations as soon as possible and will post any updates to our office hours here.
If you have any questions concerning an appointment for community service please email Janet Davison. Thank you!
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Applications for IMPACT Day Due |
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Nonprofits can apply to work with Volunteer Fairfax and Deloitte on a corporate day of service. On June 11, 2010 more than 3,000 employee volunteers will serve at projects in the D.C. metro area. This is a great opportunity for organizations to utilize enthusiastic and hard working volunteers. Applications are due Monday the 8th. If you feel you will need an extension due to the snow contact Emily Davis immediately.
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2010 Service Award Nominations Available |
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Do you know an outstanding individual, family or group volunteer? Nominate a Fairfax County resident for the 2010 Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards. The event will be held on Friday, April 23, 2010 at the Fairview Park Marriott. Nominations are due on Friday, February 19 by 5:00 p.m. read more |
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How You Can Help Haiti |
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At this time pre-trained, pre-affiliated, specialized volunteers are the only ones being requested for direct service. If you would like to donate to the cause or learn how you can prepare to volunteer in disaster, please visit the FEMA site. |
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Give a Day Get a Disney Day |
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Is your agency registered with Hands On Network for the Give a Day Get a Disney Day program? You must be verified by Hands On in order for your volunteers to qualify. Register with HON here. |
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Hypothermia Prevention |
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Fairfax County has six emergency shelters for individuals and families who are homeless. These shelters are operated by community nonprofit organizations under contract with the county and have additional capacity during winter months for those who are at risk of hypothermia. If you see someone at night who you think could be at risk of hypothermia, call the county’s non-emergency phone line at 703-691-2131. read more |
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