<lst>Weed Warriors. Saturday, June 26, 10 a.m.- noon. Weed warriors will be pulling Oriental Bittersweet vines on a Bright Pond cul-de-sac in Reston, then planting wildflower seeds and tree seedlings to restore the site. Must be 14 years or older to volunteer. Sign up with Ha Brock at 703-435-7986 or habrock@reston.org.
World Heritage is a non-profit organization seeking families, couples, or single parents who are interested in hosting a high school aged foreign exchange student. Please call Judith, a World Heritage Representative, at 1-800-888-9040 or visit their website at www.world-heritage.org.
The Reston Triathlon needs volunteers to help set up the swim course, transition areas at Lake Audubon boat ramp and South Lakes High School, and help with packet pickup the weekend of September 11 and 12. On Sunday starting at 7 a.m., volunteers are needed for the two transition areas, post race food, run sentry, markings, bike marshal, and finish line. Volunteers will receive free t-shirts and food. For more information email restontri@aol.com or visit its website:, http://www.restontriathlon.org.
Volunteers are needed for the Reston Festival at the Reston Town Center, Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11. Volunteers are needed for set-up, break-down, children's activities area, food and t-shirt sales, information booth and much more, and will receive snacks and a free 2004 Reston Festival t-shirt. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. Big groups are welcome and students can receive validation for community service hours. For more information contact Ha Brock at 703-435-7986 or habrock@reston.org. Information on the festival and volunteer application are available online at www.restonfestival.com.
Odyssey Healthcare, a hospice provider, is seeking volunteers in the Northern Virginia community to visit and/or assist terminally ill patients and their families for one to two hours per week. Training will be provided. Call Karen Baroody at 703-821-9200 or email kabaroody@odsyhealth.com.
Volunteers are needed weekday mornings from 10 a.m. until noon to guide individuals and families through four rooms of the Kidwell Farmhouse at Frying Pan Park in Herndon. Training is provided. Preferred commitment is at least two shifts per month. Kidwell Farm, located at Frying Pan Park and operated by the Fairfax County Park Authority, recreates the era from 1920 to 1950 when family dairy farms blanketed the local landscape. For more information call Sherry Bizette at 703-437-5318 or apply on-line at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.
The Fairfax County Park Authority is accepting nominations for the 2004 Elly Doyle Park Service Awards. The annual award, established in 1988, recognizes outstanding volunteer service by groups and individuals in support of Fairfax County parks and park programs. Nominations will be accepted until July 2. Individuals and organizations can be nominated. Current members of the Board of Supervisors, Park Authority Board and paid park staff are ineligible. Anyone may offer a nomination. Award recipients will be honored at a reception and volunteer recognition celebration on Oct. 29. For more information about the award and to receive an application form, contact Jan Boothby at 703-324-8665 or visit the web at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/2004doylenom.htm.
Volunteer opportunities currently exist for Information Desk Volunteers and Mobile Guides at Washington Dulles International Airport. A Travelers Aid Volunteer must have a "friendly, helpful manner and enjoy interacting with people from all over the world." Volunteers are asked to make a commitment to work one 3-4 hour shift per week. Early morning, mid-morning, afternoon and evening shifts are available seven days a week. There is a great need for volunteers who can work early morning, evening or weekend shifts. Experience in airline/airport operations, customer service work or knowledge of a foreign language are a plus but not necessary. Travelers Aid provides training, themed attire and courtesy parking. Training is ongoing. For more information regarding the program and upcoming training opportunities, contact 703-572-7350 or email Volunteer@mwaa.com.
Volunteers are needed to serve on The Reston Multicultural Festival's Planning Committee. The Reston Multicultural Festival is a one-day extravaganza of music, dance, art, crafts and food to celebrate the cultural diversity of Reston. The festival, which is held every September, attracts thousands of people to Lake Anne Village Center. This year's festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Lake Anne Village Center. Planning Committee members plan and implement the entire festival. There are volunteer opportunities for every aspect of the festival including opening and closing ceremonies, entertainment, art displays, craft and food sales and demonstrations and publicity. For further information, contact Anna Dowdell, Volunteer Coordinator, at the Reston Community Center at 703-648-2857.
Volunteers are needed for "Taste of the Town," sponsored by Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. The June 19 event, held at Reston Town Center, needs volunteers to take 2 1/2 hour shifts between noon and 10 p.m. Volunteers will receive free food tickets and a t-shirt. Visit www.restonchamber.org for a Taste of the Town volunteer form.
The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is seeking volunteers for nursing homes or assisted living facilities in their communities and weekly visits. Listening, observing and mediating, the ombudsman works with the residents, their families and the facility staff to ensure that resident's rights are protected and they are being adequately helped. Applicants must successfully complete training and must be available to volunteer four hours per week during regular business hours. Anyone interested who is not employed by a long-term care facility and can commit one year to working as an Ombudsman can call 703-324-5435. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ombudsman.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training is recruiting volunteers to train for marathons and races to honor local cancer patients. For more information call 703-960-1100 or visit www.teamintraining.org.
Inova VNA Home Health needs volunteers to visit homebound patients. Volunteers spend one to two hours a week talking to the patients, running errands and doing odd jobs. Visits are made during the day, evening or on weekends. Training is provided. Call 703-642-9041.
The Advisory Board of the Northwest Center for Mental Health in Fairfax County is looking for volunteers. The non-profit board meets monthly on first Wednesday evenings. Applications are accepted on a continuing basis. For more information, call Cleveland Williams at 703-435-0868 or email sue.boucher@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Fairfax County General Court Services is seeking volunteers and interns to assist in the Fairfax County General District Court performing administrative tasks. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and successfully pass a criminal background investigation. To request an application, call Lorraine Lottahall, volunteer/intern coordinator, for an application at 703-246-4760 or e-mail lorraine.lottahall@fairfaxcounty.
The Fairfax County Public Library seeks volunteers to assist staff in its Public Information Office a minimum of two hours per week. Candidates must read English well, be detail-oriented and able to work at the Fairfax County Government Center near Fair Oaks mall in Fairfax. Familiarity with local newspapers a plus. Interested applicants should contact Linda Gifford at 703-324-8324 or Linda.Gifford@fairfaxcounty.gov.