Are you a teen who is interested in volunteering this summer?
During the summer there are many volunteer opportunities that can be fun and help the community. Doing volunteer work over the summer is great for many reasons. Some schools in our county may require service hours and it is a good idea to get a head start. Another reason to do volunteer work over the summer is to be able to put any skills you may have to the benefit of your community and others in need. Over the summer it might not be appealing to volunteer indoors but there are plenty of opportunities outdoors and with your friends. A good way for teens in picking their volunteer work is to go with something that they have an interest in already. Different volunteer opportunities are available in athletic, artistic and other various types of interests. It is also a good idea to find volunteer work that might be along the lines of your career/college goals.
Check out these resources for more information on how you can get involved in your community:
Current List of Volunteer Opportunities for Teens in Arlington: listing from the Online Volunteer Connection which allows you to narrow the search by zip code or keyword.
TJHSST Volunteer Page: offers a detailed sortable list of opportunities in the northern Virginia area and beyond.
Teen Portal / Make a Difference: lots of links to programs for teens as well as information about how to get to volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer Arlington on Facebook: friend us to get regular updates about volunteering.
If you have questions about how you can volunteer, check out our website: www.arlingtonva.us/volunteer, email us at volunteer@arlingtonva.us, or give us a call at (703) 228-1760. | 
