Volunteer Opportunities
Register to participate at:
volunteer@restoninterfaith.org or (571) 323-9565
*Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age to volunteer alone on site.*
You may also view these opportunities on our Volunteer Calendar.
Volunteer Orientations Year round
Prepared Meal Caterers Year round
Child Care Assistants Wednesdays
Saturday, February 13
Women's Health & Beauty Tuesday, February 9
Workshop Leaders
Valentine's Day Wednesday, February 10
Celebration Hosts
Spaghetti Dinner Hosts Wednesday, February 24
Community Breakfast Hosts Saturday, February 27
Volunteer Orientations
Each year, over 2,500 volunteers provide critical support to our programs and services in the community! At the orientation, you will learn about these programs as well as how you can get involved in activities that require an on-going commitment (weekly, bi-weekly or monthly).
Click here to take our Volunteer Orientation Speedy Survey and confirm whether the volunteer opportunities you would like to explore require you to attend an orientation.
Prepared Meal Caterers
Don a hairnet and gloves and show off your culinary skills to the residents of the Embry Rucker Shelter! Plan breakfast, lunch or dinner for 40 – 100 people, purchase the food, prepare it and then enjoy fellowship while eating the meal with residents. All volunteers should be at least 18 years old. Attend an upcoming training to learn more!
Dates/Times: Varies based on the specific meal and day
Sign Up: Emily Dahlkamp or 571/323-1383
To View Our Food Preparation Guidelines, click here.
Child Care Assistants
Supervise children while their parents participate in life skills workshops. Volunteers play games, read stories and keep children entertained using resources/materials that we provide. All volunteers should be at least 16 years old; volunteers who are 18 or older must have completed background checks on file with Reston Interfaith.
Dates/Times: Wednesdays, 12:00-2:00 pm
Saturday, February 13; choose a shift: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm,
12:00-3:00 pm, or 3:00-6:00 pm
Sign Up: Mandy Guernsey or (571) 323-9565
Women’s Health & Beauty Workshop Leaders
Share your interests and expertise with female residents of the Stonegate community, giving them tips to enhance their inner and outer beauty. Lead engaging and participatory activities such as preparing nutritious meals, choosing and applying makeup, and using exercise to relieve stress. Volunteers should design the content of their activity and provide all necessary materials.
Date/Times: Tuesday, February 9, 6:30-9:00 pm
Sign Up: Mandy Guernsey or (571) 323-9565
Valentine's Day Celebration Hosts
Love is in the air! Celebrate with children in the Stonegate community by guiding them in making personalized valentine cards, decorating seasonally themed cookies, setting up decorations, leading games and cleaning up afterward. Volunteers should provide all of the materials needed to complete the activity they will lead.
Date/Times: Wednesday, February 10, 3:30-5:30 pm
Sign Up: Mandy Guernsey or (571) 323-9565
Spaghetti Dinner Hosts
Cater an Italian themed dinner, serve dinner or lead a rousing game of bingo for an evening of family fun with residents of the Stonegate community.
Date/Times: Wednesday, February 24, 5:00-6:30 pm
Sign Up: Mandy Guernsey or (571) 323-9565
Community Breakfast Hosts
Provide continental breakfast food items to encourage members of the Stonegate community to get to know the resources in their own backyard! Prepare or purchase bagels, muffins, juice or other treats, deliver and serve them on the morning of the breakfast.
Date/Time: Saturday, February 27, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sign Up: Mandy Guernsey or 571/323-9565
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