Volunteer Arlington

10/16/2026

Huge shoutout to Scott McCaffrey with Arlington Now for highlighting our tenth annual Arlington Cares event.

We appreciate your coverage and your help in shining a spotlight on the volunteers who make such a meaningful difference in our community.

Check out the full story below:

Hundreds of volunteers with a combined total of nearly 50,000 hours of community service over the past year were saluted at a recent celebration. The "Arlington Cares" event, sponsored by Volunteer Arlington, honored 477 local volunteers on Oct. 13. "We need nights like this," said Lisa Fikes, presi...

10/15/2026

Looking for an easy way to earn volunteer hours while giving back to your community? Teens ages 12–18 can help keep the Courthouse Library’s children’s area clean, welcoming, and ready for little readers. Volunteers will spend 1.5 hours sanitizing toys and board books, straightening shelves, and tidying the play area. This is a flexible drop-in opportunity with no weekly commitment, sign up whenever it works for you.

Learn more and register:
https://arlingtonlibrary.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1232155

10/14/2026

Many thanks to Jessica Albert TV with NBC Washington for serving as an amazing emcee at our tenth annual Arlington Cares event. Volunteers are making a meaningful impact in our community, and it was a joy to celebrate that spirit.

10/14/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated 10 years of Arlington Cares!

Our tenth annual celebration of volunteerism brought the community together to recognize individuals and organizations making a meaningful difference across Arlington.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special evening and to the volunteers whose dedication, generosity, and service continue to strengthen our community.

A special thank you to board chair Karen Rosales, as well as emcee Jessica Albert with Washington

Here's to a decade of celebrating the power of volunteerism and the people who make Arlington a better place!

10/12/2026

Want to help make Arlington’s streets safer?

Arlington Families for Safe Streets is looking for a County Board Liaison. This is a great opportunity to stay engaged with local government, research transportation and safety issues, and support meaningful community advocacy. Help FSS stay informed, build connections, and speak up for safer streets across Arlington.

Interested? Learn more here: https://connect.volunteerarlington.org/need/detail/?need_id=1160848

10/08/2026

We need your help! Partnering with Arlington County, we have created a pilot Snow Buddies Program which will supplement County snow removal efforts for a designated group of neighbors who are seniors, have a disability preventing them from removing snow, or homebound. TOMORROW is the last day to apply.

Apply today: https://connect.volunteerarlington.org/need/detail/?need_id=1296364

10/07/2026

Last night, we gathered with friends, neighbors, and community partners for Causes & Cocktails to celebrate the arts in our community and talk about how we can continue to show up for and support our local arts community.
A huge thank you to our nonprofit partners that helped make this evening possible:

Arlington Chorale
Arlington VA Public Library
Avant Bard Theatre
ETC: Educational Theatre Company
Encore Stage & Studio
Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington
Resonance Improv Alliance

From great conversations to new connections, we loved seeing so many people come together around a shared appreciation for the creativity that makes our community such a special place to live, work, and play.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their perspective, and showed their support.

10/06/2026

Our TENTH annual Arlington Cares event, will take place next Tuesday, October 13. We look forward to honoring those in our community who have committed to civic engagement. Arlington Cares is an event open to the public, but we ask that you register in advance.

Learn more and register here: https://connect.volunteerarlington.org/event/detail/?event_id=120866

10/05/2026

Making a difference doesn’t stop with volunteering. Voting is another way to show up for your causes and community. Before heading to the polls, take time to listen, learn and get informed about the issues and candidates on your ballot.

As Points of Light reminds us, we all have the power to lead, lend support and take action. Voting is one way to put that power into action.

Check your registration, see what’s on your ballot, find your polling place and make your voting plan through Arlington County Voting & Elections.

Learn more: https://vote.arlingtonva.gov/Home

10/01/2026

Peter Olivere, one of this year’s Lifetime Service Award winners, will be celebrated at the upcoming Arlington Cares event on October 13.
Peter’s service with Arlington Neighborhood Village is an inspirational example of leadership meeting a real community need.

Interested in learning more about his story and getting inspired to start your own civic engagement journey? Join us on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. at Arlington Cares. This event is free to attend, but we ask that you register ahead for planning purposes.

Register today: https://connect.volunteerarlington.org/event/detail/?event_id=120866