FACETS offers volunteer opportunities in many of our programs, as well as general opportunities at our office. To begin the process of volunteering for FACETS, please fill out our Volunteer Interest Form and a staff member will follow up with you shortly. If you have questions about volunteering, please contact us at 703-865-4251 or volunteer@FacetsCares.org.
Youth Volunteer Night
FACETS will host our youth volunteer night on Thursday March 15th from 6:00 – 7:00. Youth will help to sort and organize doanations along with other activities followed by a brief presentation about FACETS. Please contact Melissa Edwards, medwards@facetscares.org , to sign up for this event.
Cleaning Apartments
Volunteers are needed to help clean apartments in Fairfax so new tenants can be housed. This is a great opportunity for groups (2 -5 people, any age with adult supervision for teens) and can take place during the week or weekend, depending on the availability of the volunteers. FACETS will provide the cleaning materials needed, donations are welcome. If you are interested in helping please contact Melissa Edwards, medwards@facetscares.org.
Driver Needed for February 29th!
FACETS needs a driver that can help to transport a client to an appointment. Pick up is at 9:30am and should end no later than 1pm. Please contact Melissa Edwards, medwards@facetscares.org, if you are available and would like to help!
Drivers Needed for March 9 & 10!
FACETS needs a driver to help transport clients to an event. Please contact Melissa Edwards, medwards@facetscares.org, if you are interested in helping!
Hypothermia Volunteer Staff
Volunteers are needed to assist with our Hypothermia Prevention Response Program on both weekday and weekend evenings between 5 pm and 8 pm. This is a winter shelter program, and volunteers will assist with guest registration, getting guests basic needs, and interacting with guests to make them feel welcome. Volunteers are asked to make at least a monthly commitment (e.g. every first Saturday evening), if not more, throughout the duration of the program (November to March), so that our guests will see friendly, and familiar, faces.
Van Maintenance
Help maintain FACETS’ Van cleanliness, maintenance and insure the van is filled with gas.
FACETS Food Pantry Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to unpack, organize, and sort items that are donated to the FACETS emergency pantry. This is a great opportunity for families or small groups of 3-4 people of all ages.
Volunteer Drivers to Transport Clients to Appointments
Volunteers are needed to drive clients to and from doctor appointments, lifeskills classes, and other events.
Community Program Assistants
Volunteers are needed to work with children, youth and adults in a variety of community-based programs, including Homework Help, Computer Lab, Exploring the Arts, Reading Club, Girls Group and Boys Group. Programs are run at centers located in Fairfax City (near GMU), Fairfax (near Fair Oaks Mall), and Centreville (near Centreville Library). Volunteers are asked to make a commitment of one hour a week for two to six months, depending on the length of the program.
Open Computer Lab Volunteer
Volunteers are needed to supervise a small computer lab which is open to all residents with priority given to those using the lab for employment, education or other life management tasks versus those using the lab for leisure. Residents do their own work during open lab hours. Volunteers open the lab, track participation, monitor content of youth residents’ computer work to ensure community-environment is preserved, answer any technical questions, and close the lab for the night. Volunteers are asked to make a one hour time commitment per week for the duration of the program.
Boys Group
Volunteers are needed to work with either male elementary, middle or high school aged youth in FACETS’ Boys Group program. The program will consist of a variety of programs and field trips for the boys. The goals of the program are to enhance self-confidence, improve problem solving skills, allow children to explore their interests, and improve participants’ awareness and ability to avoid risky behaviors. Volunteers are asked to make a one hour time commitment per week, plus planning time for the duration of the program.
Girls Group Jr./Sr
Volunteers are needed to work with either female elementary, middle or high school aged youth in FACETS’ Girls Group Program. The program will consist of a variety of programs and field trips for the girls. The goals of the program are to enhance self-confidence, improve problem solving skills, allow youth to explore their interests, and improve participants’ awareness and ability to avoid risky behaviors. Responsibilities for interns may include tasks such as curriculum development, implementing the program, and tracking youth involvement and outcomes. Volunteers are asked to make a one hour time commitment per week for the duration of the program, and interns should expect about 5-10 hours a week to include planning.
Parents Raising Safe Kids
FACETS is looking for a support volunteer to help with the Parents Raising Safe Kids program. This program focuses on parents and other adults raising young children. It is based on research demonstrating that intervening early in life and developing effective parenting skills are critical ways to prevent violence in the lives of children.
Women’s Group
Adult program to promote healthy thinking and behaviors and to address concerns that women in the community may have.
Dance
FACETS is looking for a support volunteer to assist with an African and Hip-Hop dance class for youth.
Cooking Program
FACETS is looking to start a recipe-swap program where residents and volunteers alike share dishes and recipes from their cultures and learn about healthy eating.
Gardening Club
With the new garden at Barros Circle, FACETS is looking to engage all community members in a new program that allows the residents to take responsibility for the garden including watering, weeding, trimming and deciding on new plants. This program would allow for some eco-friendly education as well as provide a project for many of the older residents to work together on.
Basketball League
FACETS wants to start a 3-on-3 basketball league at the Robinson Square community. The volunteer would help organize the league, and help to monitor (or referee) the games.
Mentoring
Mentors are needed to meet weekly with a youth or adult to provide support, guidance, and encouragement to succeed at home, in school, or in the workplace. Mentors must commit to at least one year, and be at least 21 years of age.
Tutoring
Tutors are needed to meet weekly with a youth to assist with improving educational performance, work on homework or projects, and improve study habits. A one-semester commitment is required for tutors (fall, winter, or spring).
Office & Administrative Helpers
Assist with a variety of tasks, including receptionist coverage, data entry, translation assistance, food pantry sorting or filing.
