Have you been thinking about volunteering in Fairfax, but not sure how to get started? We’ve made it easy for you by including links to many organizations here in the Fairfax area that would love to connect with you. Whether you are looking for short term or long term opportunities or you need community service hours for school, take a look at some of these organizations and see if they may be a good fit for you. Opportunities include working with animals and rescue groups, helping individuals in need in Fairfax County, providing support or companionship to seniors, working at some of our local parks, mentoring new mothers, acting as an advocate for abused or neglected children, volunteering at one of our hospitals or libraries and more! Thank you for your interest in getting involved in the community.
Do you enjoy working with animals?
- 4Paws Rescue Team
- A Forever Home Rescue Foundation
- Fairfax County Animal Shelter
- Fancy Cats Rescue Team
- Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART)
- Homeward Trails Animal Rescue
- Humane Society of Fairfax County
- King Street Cats
- Lost Dog and Cat Rescue
- Mutt Love Rescue
- Pets Bring Joy
- SPCA of Northern Virginia
- Wildlife Rescue League
Are you interested in helping individuals or families in need in our community?
- Alternative House
- Assistance League of Northern Virginia
- Britepaths
- Cornerstones
- FACETS
- Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia
- The Lamb Center
- Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS)
- The James Mott Community Assistance Program
- Rebuilding Together
- Salvation Army
- Shelter House
Would you like to volunteer with seniors (older adults)?
- Fairfax County Volunteer Solutions
- Fairfax Pets On Wheels
- Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Volunteer Ombudsman Program
- Shepherd’s Center of Annandale/Springfield
- Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax/Burke
- Shepherd’s Center of Western Fairfax County
- Sunrise Senior Living
Here are some other organizations in Northern Virginia looking for volunteers to help support their cause: