Volunteer Fairfax is happy to welcome our new CEO, Steve Mutty! Steve most recently served as executive director of the Alexandria Seaport Foundation, a nonprofit that serves at-risk youth through adult mentoring and project-based learning. When asked about the importance of senior volunteering, Steve responded, “Seniors are such a vital source of talent thanks to their wisdom and experience. We look forward to working with our partners to broaden the appeal of RSVP-Northern Virginia to attract even more volunteers to meet the needs of our community.”

For our November group service project, we will be partnering with New Hope Housing! We will be cooking a meal for the residents at Max's Place as well as making 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.  Click here to sign up!

When: Wednesday, November 14 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: Max's Place, 6352 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041

Our friends at Junior Achievement Finance Park need more volunteers for a couple dates in November. Click here to get all the details!

RSVP is happy to welcome La Cocina as a new partner! They are in need of one or two volunteers to translate information from English to Spanish. Please contact Carly at 703-403-5360 or [email protected] if you are interested.

When: Thursday, November 1 and 15 from 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Where: La Cocina, 1500 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207

The Historic Sites Volunteer Corps is looking for volunteers to help with a landscape clean-up. Click here to read more!

Each tax season, VITA volunteers all over the country prepare federal and state tax returns for low-income families.  Tax preparers, screeners, greeters, and IT support is needed for this upcoming tax season. RSVP is partnering with VITA to hold a free info session about the program and how you can get involved! Click here to sign up.

When:  Friday, November 16 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Where:  Thomas Jefferson Library, 7415 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042

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 [email protected] for more information.

We are in need of volunteers for the carriage/train rides in November and December. Volunteers will help manage the line, collect donations, and educate the customers about RSVP and Volunteer Fairfax. If you need more information or have any questions, please contact Volunteer Specialist, Carly Hubicki, at 703-403-5360 or [email protected]. Click here to sign up for a shift.

When: Friday, November 23 and Sunday, December 16

Where: Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190

Each year APAH (Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing) 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 [email protected] or 571-800-6462. Click here to learn more about the gift drive.

Collection Dates:  Now through December 12

Drop Off Location: The Springs Apartments, 555 N Thomas Street, Arlington, VA 22205

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, 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, help wrap presents and engage children in activities. Please email [email protected] for more information.

When: Friday, December 14 and Saturday, December 15

Where: Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Recreation Center, 25 W Reed Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305