Fairfax County’s free Family Caregiver Telephone Support Group meets by phone on Tuesday, March 8, 7-8 p.m. to discuss Incontinence Issues and Caregiving. Join us to discuss your concerns and learn more about making this issue more manageable. Register beforehand at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdults and click on Telephone Caregiver Support Group. Call 703-324-5484, TTY 711.
The Fairfax Commission on Aging meets on Wednesday, March 16 at noon at the Hunter Mill District Office, 1801 Cameron Glen Dr., Reston. The public is welcome to attend and join in the comment period that begins each session. Find out more at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/coa.htm. Call 703-324-5403, TTY 711 for meeting access needs.
The Hollin Hall Senior Center in Alexandria needs instructors for the following classes: Basic Woodworking, Basic Guitar, Italian and Ballroom Dance. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions.
The Lewinsville Senior Center in McLean needs instructors for the following classes: Line Dance,Zumba Gold, Certified Arthritis Exercise, Square Dance, Basic Guitar, Art, and Basic Spanish. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions.
The Bailey's Senior Center in Falls Church is in need of a Volunteer Trip Assistant. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions.
Fairfax County needs volunteers to drive older adults to medical appointments and wellness programs. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions.
The Mott Community Center Senior Program in Fairfax is looking for volunteer instructors for the following classes: Tai Chi and Art. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions.
Meals on Wheels needs drivers, coordinators, and co-coordinators for routes throughout the county. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions.
The Herndon Senior Center needs Social Visitors. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions.
The Little River Glen Senior Center in Fairfax needs a Computer Lab Assistant. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions.
The Wakefield Senior Center in Annandale needs instructors for the following classes: Art, Pilates, Chair Exercise and Zumba Gold. Volunteer instructor positions could lead to part-time employment. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions.
The Kingstowne Center for Active Adults in Alexandria needs Instructors for the following classes:Basic Italian, Country Western Line Dance, Hula Hoop Class, African Style Dance and Mosaic Art or Jewelry Making. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions.
Korean Meals on Wheels needs drivers to deliver meals midday on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. (Speaking Korean not required.) For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions.
The Mount Vernon Adult Day Health Care Center in Alexandria needs a Bingo Caller/Assistants,Word Activity Assistants, a licensed beautician, a front desk volunteer and social companions.(English and Spanish-speaking social companions needed). For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions.
Vietnamese Meals on Wheels needs drivers in Annandale to deliver meals. (Speaking Vietnamese not required.) For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions.
Respite Care volunteers give family caregivers of a frail older adult a well-deserved break so they can go shopping, attend a doctor's appointment or just have coffee with a friend. Volunteers visit and oversee the safety of the older adult for a few hours each month. Support and training are provided. Contact Kristin Martin at 703-324-7577, TTY 711, or Kristin.Martin@fairfaxcounty.gov.
The Northern Virginia Long Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteer advocates for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Contact Lisa Callahan at 703-324-5861, TTY 711 or email Lisa.Callahan@fairfaxcounty.gov.