Nonprofit Volunteer Opportunities

Falls Church Education Foundation - The Falls Church Education Foundation was founded on a commitment to quality education and that commitment creates a strong bond amongst citizens, teachers, elected officials and businesses in our little city. 

Current volunteer need:  FCEDF needs volunteers for their upcoming Run for the Schools on Sunday, September 15, for the day of the event, three days before the event, and committee volunteers over the summer.  Please contact Debbie Hiscott by clicking HERE. 

Homestretch - The mission of Homestretch is to empower homeless parents with children to attain permanent housing and self-sufficiency by giving them the skills, knowledge and hope they need to become productive participants in the community. Since 1990 Homestretch has helped over 2,000 families achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency. 

Current volunteer need:  Volunteer Preschool Assistant - We are in search of one volunteer to assist staff in our preschoolers afternoon trip to the park every Friday from 3:00-4:00 pm. This opportunity would be every Friday at the same time. (This excludes holidays, office closures, and occasional time off requested by the volunteer).

Volunteers would help the students cross the street safely, monitor and supervise playground play, and participate in fun outdoor activities with the kids. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve homeless parents with children, work in a team context with other staff and volunteers, and partner with a mission driven non-profit with sustainable client outcomes. 

If interested, please email Brianna at blarson-jackson@homestretchva.org directly for more information and next steps!

Requirements: Applicants must be over 18, fluent in English, experience working with children, and have no criminal record. We are looking for applicants that are energetic, kind, capable, timely, exhibit a high level of personal responsibility, and have strong personal administrative skills. Applicants must complete a short application, and background checks.​

Current volunteer need:  Child Care Specialist Assistant - We are in search of one volunteer to assist staff in our on-site nursery on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:15 pm. This opportunity would be every Tuesday at the same time. (This excludes holidays, office closures, and occasional time off requested by the volunteer).

This is a wonderful opportunity to serve homeless parents with children, work in a team context with other staff and volunteers, and partner with a mission driven non-profit with sustainable client outcomes. We are looking for applicants that are energetic, kind, capable, timely, exhibit a high level of personal responsibility, and have strong personal administrative skills. Applicants must complete a short application, and background checks.

If interested, please email Brianna at blarson-jackson@homestretchva.org directly for more information and next steps!

Requirements: Applicants must be over 18, fluent in English, experience working with children, and have no criminal record. We are looking for applicants that are energetic, kind, capable, timely, exhibit a high level of personal responsibility, and have strong personal administrative skills. Applicants must complete a short application, and background checks.

Falls Church McLean Children's Center – Falls Church-McLean Children's Center provides a comprehensive, high quality early childhood program designed to give all young children, regardless of their family's economic resources, a strong foundation on which to build the rest of their lives.   

Ongoing volunteer need:  FMLCC has a need for a spirited volunteer who loves children and is willing to attend occasional special events and weekends as their mascot, Honey Bear.  Volunteers must be between 5'5" and 6 feet tall and willing to wear an adorable bear costume. Please contact Renee Boyle by clicking HERE, or by calling 703-534-4907. 

The Shepherd's Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church – The Shepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church (SCMAFC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer-based, interfaith organization sponsored by area congregations, community groups and businesses to serve older persons in these areas of Northern Virginia. We are an all volunteer organization that helps seniors stay in their own home and live independently as long as possible. We drive our clients to local doctor’s appointments, grocery stores and other essential places. Last year we drove over 2500 one-way rides.

Ongoing volunteer need:  We need more volunteer drivers. Can you help? The Shepherd’s Center has NO regular time commitment. You can decide when, where and how much you drive.  We’d love to talk to you in more detail about the work we do and what’s involved in being a volunteer. Please call us at 703-506-2199 or check out our website at www.scmafc.org for more information and to fill out a Volunteer Form.

Northern Virginia Mental Health Foundation - The mission of the Northern Virginia Mental Health Foundation is to raise awareness and acceptance of individuals living with a mental health condition and provide individuals seeking mental health services in our community with the funding necessary to achieve their goals.  The Foundation has a all-volunteer board with no staff. 

Current volunteer need:  Currently, the board is seeking individuals to serve in all four areas.  Please contact Peter Clark if interested in learning more, by clicking HERE. 

• Secretary to the board of Directors
• Social and digital media person to serve on the board
• Development person to support existing fund raising efforts
• Vice President to support community outreach and succession planning

Lost Dog and Cat Rescue - We are an army of animal lovers on a mission to turn homeless dogs and cats into beloved companion animals. So far, we have saved over 28,000 lives. Please join us so we can save more! Walk dogs or sit with cats at Lost Dog and Cat Rescue’s Animal Care Center.  Learn more about volunteering with dogs or cats.