Service learning also referred to as “Community Connections” is a program of the Office of Student Activities, which provides a variety of volunteer and community service opportunities. Students’ participation in community service activities can be a valuable and rewarding learning experience. Not only do they have the opportunity to assist others in need, but students have the chance to learn about themselves in the process. Participating in community service projects is a great way to make friends, learn about others, relieve stress and increase career interest and marketability.
- As a condition of requirement for recognized student organizations and to maintain active status, all recognized student organizations are required to participate in at least 40 hours of community service learning.
- The Office of Student Activities is a resource center for the NOVA Community and students to locate contact information on local volunteer organizations throughout the surrounding Northern Virginia Area.
- Click here to view the NOVA Service Learning Contact List.
Community Connections Partners
Art and History
Claude Moore Colonial Farm
www.1771.org
Fairfax County Department of Family Services
www.fairfaxcounty.gov
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
www.nps.gov/wotr
Children & Youth Services
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia
www.scanva.org
Environmental/Animals
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now Foundation
www.keenusa.org
Environmental/Animal
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
www.alexandriaanimals.org
National Wildlife Federation
www.nwf.org
Health and Support Services
Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless
www.aachhomeless.org
Arlington Community Temporary Shelter (TACTS)
www.tacts.org
Capital Hospice
www.capitalhospice.org
Food and Friends
www.foodandfriends.org
Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry
www.novam.org
Northwest Center for Community Mental Health
www.fairfaxcounty.gov
Religious
United Community Ministries
www.ucmagency.org
Seniors
Alzheimer's Family Day Center
www.alzheimersfdc.org
Prince William Area Agency on Aging
www.pwcgov.org/aoa
Tall Oaks at Reston Assisted Living
www.talloakesatreaston.com
Volunteer Centers
Alexandria Volunteer Program
www.alexandriavolunteers.com
Fairfax County Office of Partnerships
Adopt-A-Family
Project Discovery
Fairfax County Park Authority
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks
Fairfax County Public Library
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library
Hispanic Committee of Virginia
www.hcva.org
Literacy Council of Northern Virginia
www.lcnv.org
Northern Virginia Training Center
www.nvtc.state.va.us
Shepherd’s Table
www.shepherdstable.org
Student Conservation Association
www.theSCA.org
Timberlane Elementary School
www.fcps.edu/timberlaneES
Women/Domestic Violence
Alexandria Sexual Assault Response and Awareness (SARA) Program
www.alexwomen.com
Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Program
www.dvrp.org
Bethany House of NOVA
www.bhvc.org
My Sister’s Place
www.mysistersplace.org
