Volunteer Reston

 

Volunteer Reston

Join Volunteer Reston

Volunteer Reston includes community members who come together to help with various projects that improve our surroundings. Volunteering is a great way to connect with neighbors and friends while exploring career options and share your passions. Our job at Reston Association is to make it as easy as possible for you to find a great volunteer opportunity in Reston.

Volunteer Reston (VR) housed under the Reston Association, is a network of community members who come together to complete various projects to improve our surroundings and bring the Reston community together.

Our mission is to enhance Reston Association’s services and programs by matching the varied talents of individuals and groups of all ages, interests and skills to a variety of engaging projects and endeavors.

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Why Volunteer?

Volunteers play a critical role in helping Reston grow. Whether you are hoping to meet new neighbors, spend time with friends, learn new skills, make a positive impact in your community or complete school service hours, Volunteer Reston has something for everyone. Regardless of the motive, Reston Association volunteers all have one thing in common – they are all helping to make Reston a better place to live, work, play and Get Involved.

Reston Association volunteers have a variety of ages, skill levels and personalities. Volunteers include senior citizens, corporate teams, faith-based groups, families, college students, retirees, scouts and youth. VR has many different volunteer types, year-round, seasonal, students, environmental, corporate, groups, and special events.

There are several ways to get involved. Some events happen frequently, whereas others happen on an annual or even one-time basis. Our recreational, environmental and administrative projects enable volunteers to meet other locals and learn more about Reston’s growing community.

Make a Positive Environmental Impact

Reston is often praised for its trails, lakes and landscape. To preserve Reston’s natural beauty, regular maintenance is essential. Consider supporting habitat restoration, watershed cleanups and other workday projects by signing up for an upcoming opportunity.

Opportunities include Habitat Heroes, stream monitoring, watershed cleanups, Earth Day, Arbor Day, Walker Nature Center events, and other workdays.

Serve on RA Boards & Committees

The Reston Association’s Boards and Committees are where you can really immerse yourself in a cause or area that suits you. The Board of Directors is comprised of nine members, and elections to the Board are held annually. All members – homeowners and tenants – are encouraged to participate in the annual elections. Watch the RA’s website each winter for Calls for Candidates and each spring for information about the annual election.

Like the Elections Committee and the Covenants Committee, the Design Review Board (DRB) is mandated by Reston’s Deed. The DRB is responsible for reviewing exterior alterations and improvements of properties. Application to join the DRB can be found here.

Advisory Committees are comprised of RA members who provide advice on Association matters and perform such duties as may be requested by the Board of Directors. Each advisory committee meets generally once per month and is comprised of up to 15 members, a Board member as a liaison, and at least one RA staff liaison. Members are appointed to advisory committees for three-year terms.

Find out more about these Boards and Committees and find applications to join at Committees & Advisory Committees

  • Board of Directors

  • Board Information Technology Committee

  • Covenants Committee

  • Design Review Board

  • Elections Committee

  • Environmental Advisory Committee

  • Fiscal Committee

  • Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

  • Multimodal Transportation Advisory Committee

Join the Community Events Volunteer Team

Reston Association frequently hosts community events throughout the year. These events allow Reston locals to meet, network, share stories and work together with camaraderie and stewardship.

Community events include the Multicultural Festival, Halloween House & Trick-or-Treat Trail, Summer events, Cookies with Santa, Community Yard Sale, Spring Festival and many more.

Corporate Day of Service

VR Corporate Volunteer Program offer expertise in community service to corporations by creating customized, hands-on group volunteer projects that complement team building, leadership development, and philanthropy initiatives. Through this program, Reston Association staff will fully develop and coordinate all aspects of your company’s community service volunteer project.

Who We Are

Reston Association is one the largest community associations in the U.S. We serve over 60,000 residents in Reston. Even though we’re not a “town” per se, we provide services and programs similar to a town or city government. We own and maintain over 1,300 acres of parkland, 15 outdoor pools, 48 tennis courts, a 72-acre Nature Center, 55 miles of pathways and four man-made lakes. Living in Reston is like living in a park.

Corporate projects will go through the Friends of Reston, a 501(c)(3) organization established in 1999 to support the Reston Association in bringing valuable projects to the community. The Friends group allows the association to tap into other resources to bring great community projects to fruition on our land, at our facilities and within our programs.

Need Service Hours for School?

Many students in Reston and the surrounding area are required to perform a specific number of community service hours for their course or school requirements. Volunteer Reston is a great way to fulfill these hours. Students may be able to finish their service hours by handling shifts at community events, environmental projects, monthly service projects and community cleanups. This also includes scouting organizations that needs to complete a community service project.

For upcoming volunteer opportunities or more information about Volunteer Reston, please contact Ha Brock, Volunteer Reston Manager, via email ha@reston.org or 703 435 7986.

Ready to Join Volunteer Reston?

To join Volunteer Reston please complete an adult volunteer application. Students please complete a minor volunteer application (under 18). If you are interested in having your corporate group volunteer, please complete our corporate volunteer application.