Volunteer & Internship Opportunities

See also the city's calendar for all upcoming volunteer opportunities.


Volunteer Opportunity
Description
Aurora House
Mentors and tutors for residents (girls age 13-17)
Boards and CommissionsCity residents are needed to serve on boards and commissions, like the Architectural Advisory Board, the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Transportation, the Environmental Services Council, the Tree Commission, and more.
Cherry Hill Farmhouse
Responsibilities include: Tour guides, host / hostess, special project volunteers, barn volunteers. Call 703-248-5171 or visit the Cherry Hill Farmhouse website for more information.
Community Clean-Ups
Join in the fun to make the city beautiful! In the spring and fall, volunteers work together to clean up the city. City staff provide trash pickers, trash bags, recycling bags, gloves, and reflective vests. Perfect for community groups, church groups, families, or individuals.
Habitat Restoration and Invasive Weed RemovalRestore the local ecosystem in city parks, including removal of invasive vegetation and replanting with native species.

Internships
Volunteer and internship opportunities are often offered by various city departments. For more information, please call the Human Resources Division via email or by calling 703-248-5127 (TTY 711).
Mary Riley Styles Public LibraryYouth and adult opportunities include: processing materials, repairing books, inventorying the collection, scanning photographs, shelving materials, sorting donations, and assisting with the ongoing library book sale.
Neighborhood Tree PlantingJoin your neighbors to plant trees around the city.
Older Adult AssistanceVolunteers are needed to provide medical transportation to older adults in Falls Church. For more information and to volunteer, contact Volunteer Solutions, a division of Fairfax County, at 703-324-5406 (TTY 703-449-1186) or email.
Recycling Extravaganza Onsite HelpOnsite help is needed for the twice-a-year Recycling Extravaganza! Help the Public Works Department sort clothing, inventory bikes, direct traffic, and more.
Senior Center
Help with events like bingo in the Community Center.