Volunteer
Give Time. Grow Impact. Transform Lives.
At United Community, volunteers are the heart of our mission. Every hour you give, every hand you lend, helps families along the Route 1 corridor and throughout Fairfax County move from crisis to stability and from surviving to thriving. By donating your time, you help reduce operational costs, allowing more resources to go directly toward programs that feed, educate, and empower our neighbors in need.
Together, we create a stronger, more connected community where every neighbor has the opportunity to thrive (or transform lives).
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*We welcome court-ordered volunteers and are committed to providing meaningful service opportunities that support both community impact and individual accountability.
Share your time and talents where they’re needed most. From sorting food and packing produce to assisting in our Early Learning Center or helping at community events—there’s a role for every interest and schedule.
Direct Service Volunteers
- Food Pantry Operations Volunteer:Â You will assist in sorting, restocking, and distributing food while helping individuals and families during their shopping experience. Your efforts will maintain an organized, welcoming environment, ensuring clients can access resources with dignity. This role is essential for the smooth operation of the pantry.
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- Warehouse and Driver Volunteer:Â In this role, you will assist with logistics by managing warehouse inventory and helping with transportation. Your tasks include loading and unloading supplies, driving delivery vehicles, and ensuring safe and efficient deliveries. Your efforts will help us reach those in need.
- Community Champion Volunteer:Â As a community champion, you will represent United Community at events, fairs, and gatherings. Your role includes sharing our mission, engaging with community members, and promoting our resources. This position is crucial for building relationships and fostering support for our organization.
Skilled Volunteers
- Administrative Volunteer: Help assist with various administrative tasks related and not limited to finance, human services or all across programs. This may include managing records, organizing documents, data entry, and helping coordinate HR processes. This role is crucial in ensuring our operations run smoothly.Â
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- ESL (English as a Second Language) Volunteer Teacher:Â You will help non-native English speakers improve their language skills. You may lead small group classes, conduct 1:1 on tutoring sessions or create engaging lesson plans that cater to different leaning levels. Your support will empower individuals to communicate effectively and enhance their opportunities.
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- Social Media/Content Creation Volunteer: Help us develop engaging and creative posts tailored to our organization’s goals and voice. This may include graphics, videos, and written content that highlight our services, events, and community stories and more.Â
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- Content Writer Volunteer:Â Help us create compelling written materials for our newsletter, website, and social media. Your work will help inform and inspire our audience about our mission, initiatives and events ensuring our message is clear and engaging.Â
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- Fundraiser Volunteer: Help us assist in planning and executing fundraising events & campaigns to support all our programs. This includes reaching out to potential donors, coordinating logistics for events and developing strategies to maximize contributions while promoting community involvement.Â
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- Translator (Multiple Language) Volunteer:Â You will provide translation services for written materials, documents and communications in various languages such as Dari, Pashto, Arabic, and more. This role is vital to ensuring our services are accessible to members of our community who speak different languages, fostering inclusion and understanding.Â
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- Photographer/Videographer Volunteer: Help us capture high-quality images and videos of our events, programs, and community members. Your visual storytelling will help showcase our impact and engage our audience through various platforms.
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- Journalist Volunteer: Help us write articles or stories about UnitedCommunity’s initiatives, events and the people we serve. You will work help raise awareness and inform the community about our programs, highlighting the importance of our mission.Â
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- Grant Writer Volunteer: In this role, you will research funding opportunities and write compelling grant proposals for United Community. Your work will clearly communicate our mission and needs, helping secure financial support for our programs and enhancing ourability to serve the community.​
Corporate teams, faith-based groups, and community organizations are welcome!
Group volunteer days offer a powerful way to build teamwork, give back, and make a visible impact together. Projects can be customized to match your group’s size and goals.
Group Volunteer Opportunities
- Food Pantry: Your group will assist in sorting, restocking, and distributing food while helping individuals and families during their shopping experience. Your efforts will maintain an organized, welcoming environment, ensuring clients can access resources with dignity. This role is essential for the smooth operation of the pantry.
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- Snack Packs: Make a hands-on impact by donating items and coming together to pack Snack Packs directly in your workplace. Each bag is filled with a nourishing drink and snack combination—and, most importantly, a handwritten of encouragement. These messages remind recipients that they are seen, valued, and supported.
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How to Become a Volunteer:
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Once approved, you will be contacted within two weeks with volunteer orientation information and to schedule your first activity.
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At your first volunteer activity, a United Community staff member will greet you with a welcome packet and introduce you to the program staff who will train you and work with you.
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After your first activity, a staff member will reach out talk about your experience and provide information about volunteer for additional opportunities.
