Never Too Young to Make a Difference

You are never too young to make a difference. Volunteering is not just for adults, it’s for youth too! By choosing to volunteer, you choose to change your community and create a better world. 

If you are under the age of eighteen and interested in making a positive impact on your community or looking to complete service hours, check out the Youth Service Directory. Brought to you by Volunteer Fairfax, the Youth Service Directory is a great resource for locating youth friendly volunteer opportunities in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.

The Youth Service Directory allows you to search for service opportunities according to minimum age, mission, and location. Currently, the Directory contains over sixty local nonprofit agencies that have service projects which welcome youth volunteers. Not only can you find local volunteer opportunities, but the Directory also provides information on starting group projects, beginning service learning programs in your schools, and neat tips on ways you can make a difference in the community.

Youth volunteering has many benefits. Volunteering provides a way to explore interests, allows you to meet new people, it looks great on college applications and work resumes, it enables you to create change in the community, and is just FUN!

There is no need to wait until you’re older to volunteer. Studies have shown that individuals who volunteer in their youth are more likely to continue serving their community as adults. Build the habit today and start volunteering!

Click here to check out the Youth Service Directory.