Animal Shelter
Help care for the basic needs of animals and provide enrichment to enhance their overall quality of life while at the shelter. As a new volunteer, you can share your time and talents to help animals in need by choosing to help in the dog kennels or the cat room. >>

Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
In our democracy, government is of the people, by the people and for the people. That is why citizen participation in local government is so essential. Local government is the form of government closest to us in our everyday lives, and the one we are most able to influence. Advisory bodies play a very important role in County government. >>

Citizens Corps
The purpose of the Fairfax County Citizen Corps is to harness the power of every individual through education, training and volunteer service to make communities safer, stronger and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues and disasters of all kinds. >>

Community Services Board (CSB)
We value the involvement of the community in fulfilling its mission. Our volunteers expand and enrich our services, enhance the lives of people in our community, and extend public awareness. >>

Environmental Programs
If you care about the environment and want to learn more about it, this may be the perfect volunteer place for you. >>

Family Services Department
Promote the well-being of our diverse community by protecting and improving the lives of children, adults and families through advocacy, education and effective supportive services. >>

Fire and Rescue Department
Fairfax County's volunteer fire and rescue services are an integral partner with the Fire and Rescue Department in the delivery of services to the citizens and visitors of Fairfax County. There are 12 active volunteer fire departments in Fairfax County. >>

Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
The Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court has jurisdiction over juvenile matters, offenses committed by adults against juveniles (youth under the age of 18), and family matters, except divorce, in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, and the towns of Herndon, Vienna and Clifton. Volunteers assist staff in a number of ways. >>

Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS)
NCS relies on people like you to help build a stronger community through our programs and services. Volunteers work side by side with staff in every activity in long-term assignments or something temporary. >>

Park Authority
With over 24,000 acres of parkland, the Fairfax County Park Authority offers challenging and rewarding volunteer assignments in virtually every program area including nature centers, historic sites, gardens, neighborhood parks, athletic fields, recreation centers and golf courses. >>

Police Department
Interested in assisting law enforcement officers? Do you have what it takes to meet the high standards necessary to become an Fairfax County Police Department Auxiliary Police Officer? Learn more about the duties and rewards of becoming an Auxiliary Police Officer. >>

Public Library
Join our elite corps of dedicated Fairfax County Public Library volunteers. You can make a big difference in the quality of library service in your community by sharing your time and talent. >>

Looking for other ways to give back to the community? Look no further: Ways to Give.