Collect Donations for the Humane Society
For this project, young volunteers can go around and leave flyers on doorsteps with what the society needs. Also on the flyer will be what day to leave any donated items out. The volunteers will then, at least a few days later, come and…
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue is looking for volunteers to help Homer the dog! There is a variety of things they are looking for. You can make catnip toys for the cats, or make flyers about upcoming events and ask to hang them in local…
INOVa Activity Kit
INOVA children’s hospital is asking for activity kits for kids that include things like play-dough, coloring books, and markers. These kits will keep them entertained throughout their time at the hospital. If you are not interested there are other things you can do to…
School route letter
Look along the school route you or someone you know uses a lot and see if there is anything that should be changed, a dangerous crack in the pavement, or just a lack of shrubbery. Make a list of these errors and write them…
Power Packs
Make power packs for families who don’t get enough food. Each power pack consists of two breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, and 2 snacks and 2 drinks. You can buy the food to make them, or you can actually put them together. Find out more…
Knit or Crochet Blankets
Knit or crochet blankets for kids in need. These blankets will go to kids who are sick, have recently been in terrifying situations, or are otherwise in need. You can make a few blankets, and then bring them to one of these places here….
Stream Clean up
Fairfax county streams are in need of your help! Go to a stream near you with a trash bag and gloves and look around, if you look closely you’ll realize just how much trash ends up in our local streams. This is a great…
Animal shelter donation
The Fairfax County animal shelters are looking for donations. They are looking for toys, blankets, beds and gift cards. For a complete list, go to https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/donate Collect and bring donations to the shelter during business hours. They are open Tuesday-Sunday. This project is only…
Park Clean up
Help to keep our local parks clean! Collect and bag trash from the grounds and waters, and compile all the trash everyone collects afterwards. Next, use your analytical skills to analyze and report what you found. This project is a 3 hour time commitment….
Trash Patrol
Go around the park and clean up trash from the ground and water. Must be at least 13 years old. Must bring trash bags and a dedicated group. Contact Information: Clemyjontri Park (FCPA) 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean , VA 22101 Website: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/clemyjontri/ Contact Person:…