Alexandria, VA – Rave in the Grave, Halloween Party on Saturday, October 26
Join us for tours, games, costume contests, and more. VolALX, in partnership with Ivy Hill Historical Preservation Society, invites those interested in being spooky and dressing up for the residents at the cemetery. Light refreshments will be served. Details and ticket information can be found at raveingrave.eventbrite.com/. It’s going to be scaaarryyyyy….
Make a Difference Day – October 26
Join us between 10-12 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, at Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie, 2213 Mt. Vernon Avenue, to learn about the many opportunities you and your family can make a difference. Volunteer Alexandria will host a mini Volunteer Fair in the garden area featuring At Home Alexandria, CASA Chirilagua, Community Lodgings, First Night Alexandria, and Friends of Guest House. In addition, everyone will have the opportunity to make and take home a Kindness Rock because kindness rocks!
The Holidays Are Coming! Be Part of Alexandria’s TOYS4ALX Annual Toy Drive!
In the first hour of family registration, 800+ family members have signed up to receive free new toys. Approximately half will receive toys through the City’s Holiday Sharing program. The other half will receive NEW toys, books, and games through Toys4ALX, Volunteer Alexandria’s annual community-wide toy donation drive.
Since 2014, VolALX has implemented this toy drive to support Alexandria’s children. Several agencies will receive toys, including the Fund for Alexandria’s Children’s Holiday Sharing program, the Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Center, Miracle League of Alexandria, and other agencies in need, as well as low-income working families not registered with an agency. And we need your help! Set up a toy collection bin, organize a holiday party, donate money to help us put this all together, purchase materials and snacks for volunteers, get friends and families involved, and volunteer.
Our goal is to serve ALL children, 0-10 years old, this year, which is approximately 700! Let us know how you like to participate www.VolunteerAlexandria.org/toydrive
Did you know… In the first hour of family registration, 800+ family members have signed up to receive free new toys.
Volunteer Opportunities can be found at VolunteerAlexandria.org or scan this code: (Mina, please embed the QR code here)
Help Fix Bikes for ACPS Students — Help pump tires, perform basic bicycle maintenance, and transport bikes to shops for Alexandria City Public School students.
Holiday Sharing Family Registration – The Department of Community and Human Services is seeking volunteers to assist with registering families to receive gifts from the Annual Holiday Sharing Program. Volunteers will enter information from the parent of an eligible family in the wish list database. Spanish speakers are particularly encouraged to assist. Older high school students are welcome.
Access4All – Alexandria Soccer is hosting after-school programming for elementary and middle school students this fall and is looking for qualified candidates to join our coaching staff. Programming will take place outdoors.
