RSVP will be partnering with United Community Ministries to assist with their monthly produce distribution. On the last Saturday of each month, UCM receives a truckload of fresh produce from Capital Area Food Bank to distribute to community members. We need volunteers to help sort, pack, and distribute the produce. This event will be outside so please dress accordingly. Click here to sign up!

When:  Saturday, April 27 from 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Where:  UCM, 7511 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA 22306

In preparation for Volunteer Fairfax's service awards breakfast, RSVP volunteers are needed to help stuff envelopes and package awards.  Click here to sign up for a shift.

When:  Friday, April 12 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Thursday, April 18 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Where:  Volunteer Fairfax, 10700 Page Avenue, Suite 101, Fairfax, VA 22030

The Historic Sites Volunteer Corps is looking for volunteers to help with a landscape clean-up and light carpentry project at Turner Farmhouse. These projects will help the Resident Curator of the site maintain and prepare the grounds for agricultural use. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Margaret Canilang at 703-324-2892 or [email protected].

When: Saturday, April 13 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Where: Turner Farmhouse, 10609 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066

RSVP is excited to welcome CRi as a new partner! They are in need of volunteers for an open house community event where volunteers will assist with event setup, decorating, serving food/drinks, cleanup and other tasks throughout the event. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Brenda Sullivan at [email protected] or 703-842-2344.

When: Tuesday, April 23 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Where: CRi Miller House, 366 N. Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046

Be a part of recognizing incredible volunteers who have worked tirelessly to make our community a better place! RSVP volunteers are invited to attend the event as a reward for your work throughout the community!  Sign up to reserve your spot today !

When:  Wednesday, April 24 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Where:  Waterford at Springfield, 6715 Commerce Street, Springfield, VA 22150

Junior Achievement, an organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy is in need of volunteers. The total time commitment is 5 hours, including a 1-hour training the morning of your scheduled volunteer day. You will use your training knowledge to guide students through different phases of the day that simulate real-world budgeting decisions, spending research, and bill payment. Contact Patti Senft at [email protected] if you are interested in helping out!

When: Thursday, April 4 from 8:25 a.m. - 1:25 a.m.

Where: 4099 Pickett Road, Fairfax, VA 22032

Kick-start your health and wellness goals with the nutritionist at Giant! Whether your goal is to lose weight, eat healthier or simply learn more about the role food and lifestyle plays in your wellness goals, this is the program for you. This six-week seminar will focus on topics that affect long term wellness including nutrition, exercise, stress management, motivation, and more. This series will be held in McLean, Fairfax, and Alexandria. Sign up today! Please commit to attending five of the six classes. For more information about services or classes, email [email protected].

Don't forget to check out the latest posts on the RSVP blog, The Invite! Also, feel free to add comments and questions to the posts you read. We love to hear from our volunteers!