Following is a list of volunteer opportunities with The Arc. For information about volunteering for any of these programs please call Lynn Ruiz at 703-532-3214, x114 or send an email to Info@TheArcofNoVa.org
If you like antiques, bargain shopping, and finding hidden treasures, we are partners with a thrift store in Fairfax. Volunteers are always needed to help with organizing the donations, arranging items on the shelves and are M- assisting customers. You also get first dibs on the great second-hand items that come in! Store hours Sat 10am-6pm & Sunday 10-5pm. (Thursdays 10-8pm). Volunteer Ages: High School & up, Groups welcome. Contact Dolly Shie volunteer coordinator for the store for volunteer availability: 703-385-9517.
Yesterday's Rose ~ 9960 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030 !
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The Arc of Northern Virginia has adopted the Falls Church City portion of the W&OD bike trail and we need volunteers to help us "Keep America Beautiful"! The adopted portion of the trail is a one-mile stretch in the city of Falls Church between Lee Highway and Broad Street. This is an inclusive opportunity for individuals with and without developmental disabilities. This volunteer activity gives individuals with disabilities the chance to give back to their community and to learn the joy of participation and community action. It also gives participants without disabilities the opportunity to discover the interests and abilities they share with persons with disabilities. Volunteers of all ages are welcome but an adult must accompany children and groups composed of children younger than 16 years old.
Grass Roots Advocates are citizens who volunteer time to help shape The Arc's local advocacy agenda in each jurisdiction and spread the word about our legislative and budget requests to local and state policymakers. We need energetic leaders who will speak at public hearings, participate on local and state task forces and advisory groups, visit legislators, and mobilize self-advocates and families to take action on important issues.
Office Support is needed to help with various tasks including filing, answering phones and preparing mailings.
The Arc of Northern Virginia has six annual events:
Plus other events that happen during the year. We need help with planning, and event organizing, childcare, set-up, cleanup and other event day duties. If you would like to be added to the volunteer event email distribution list - for notification of events that are available, please send an email to info@TheArcofNoVa.org and ask to be added to the "volunteer list".
