Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts uses the talents of over 1000 volunteers during their concert season, which runs mid-May through mid-September. Volunteers are trained to provide assistance in a variety of ways to Wolf Trap’s patrons. The following volunteer positions are available: Filene Center Usher, Nature Walk Guide, Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods Volunteer, Patron Service Volunteer, Parking Crew Volunteer, EMT-B Volunteers. All positions require a one night per week commitment. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older (with the exception of the Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods volunteers). Call at 703-255-1893.
Heartland Hospice serves terminally ill patients in the Northern Virginia area. They are looking for volunteers to assist patients and caregivers. No experience is required. Training will be provided. Those interested should call the volunteer coordinator at 703-273-8693.
Colvin Run Mill Historic Site in Great Falls needs volunteers on weekends to lead small groups on tours. Experience is not necessary, just an interest in history and the ability to communicate well with children and adults. All training is provided. After the completion of training, the preferred time commitment is one five-hour shift a month.
The Park Authority’s Colvin Run Mill is home to Fairfax County’s only operational water-powered gristmill and includes a miller’s house, general store, blacksmith shop and a reconstructed barn. For more information, call the Resource Management Volunteer Program Coordinator at 703-324-8750 or call the public information office at 703-324-8662.