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Annual Report 2009

Connect

Honor

Mobilize

Educate

Eng

age

Volunteer Fairfax mobilizes people and resources to meet regional community needs

4,343 volunteers placed into service through Volunteer Fairfax direct programs

43,316 volunteer hours generated through Volunteer Fairfax direct programs

$898,446 in volunteer hours donated to the community through Volunteer Fairfax direct programs

Volunteering By the Numbers*

$20.80 average value of a volunteer hour in Virginia, according to the Independent Sector

60 volunteer projects a month are available to Volunteers for Change members

60 agencies received grants to hire paid interns through the ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program

534 attendees joined the Booz Allen Hamilton Speaker Series on Fundraising Development, where Volunteer Fairfax served on the steering committee

850 volunteers participate in Volunteers for Change

900 nonprofits are affiliated with Volunteer Fairfax

1,027 corporate volunteers worked with area nonprofits to provide needed services

1,247 attendees trained at Volunteer Fairfax workshops, seminars and events

1,800 individuals and groups honored through 17 years of the Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards

3,235 individuals and groups referred to local agencies and nonprofits for volunteer opportunities through online information and referral

* All numbers based on FY09 figures, except the Booz Allen Speaker Series, which is CY09.

Volunteerism in 2009This is an exciting time to be in the “volunteer industry.” President and Mrs. Obama have made volunteering en vogue, and by committing their personal time to giving, the First Couple has set an example for us all. Now, the television industry incorporates themes about service into their plotlines, and celebrities honor those who make a difference with new awards. Locally, Volunteer Fairfax has seen a spike in volunteer inquiries this past year, and nearly doubled the number of new volunteers in its Volunteers for Change Program, in comparison to this time last year.

The recession raised collective awareness that our neighbors are in need – hunger, homelessness and suffering happen right in our own backyard. At the same time, the nonprofit sector continues to experience the effects of a lagging economy, with demands for services far outweighing the ability to help. This raised awareness results in a cadre of volunteers and donors committed to becoming part of the solution. Creative and resilient nonprofits need volunteer help to not only keep their doors open, but also expand their capacity to serve those in need.

Volunteer Fairfax looks forward to serving its many stakeholders – volunteers, nonprofit organizations and public agencies, government and the corporate sector – to build capacity, to serve, and to make our community a place that we all can be proud of and want to be part of. We’ll see you volunteering at the library, in the park, at the shelter, in the hospital, at the church, after school or at a Volunteer Fairfax event.

Happy volunteering!

- Jeanne Sanders Executive Director

EngageCorporate Service Days: (Photos clockwise from top left) Sprint employees beautify a school; Deloitte volunteers spring clean for a local nonprofit; Lockheed Martin staff paint a US map on a playground; Ernst & Young employees brighten the day for seniors

BusinessLinkVolunteer Fairfax offers complete volunteer project management to local corporations of all sizes through its BusinessLink service. With this fee-for-service program, the Center utilizes its strong relationships within the nonprofit community to provide meaningful projects for employees while offering organizations access to technical expertise and business skills normally out of reach for nonprofits. This soup to nuts service, encompasses the solicitation of projects through site visits, logistical planning, supply management, and on-site supervision. The Center provides its expertise and liaison services to ensure each project is a success. Once the day of service is complete, the Center surveys all stakeholders and presents final evaluations in a detailed impact report. In 2009, Volunteer Fairfax placed more than 1,200 corporate volunteers through its BusinessLink program, supporting the missions of 22 different agencies. BusinessLink clients for 2009 included Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Lockheed Martin, Sprint and Visa.

Thanks to Volunteer Fairfax’s

Sponsors

Fairfax CASA employees welcome their new summer intern (left); CSJP interns

prepare meals at Food and Friends for a summer intern service project

Cox • Sprint • Gannett FoundationICF International • KPMG LLP

The Washington Post Company

Eagle Ray • Reston Hospital Center Navy Federal Credit Union • Dominion

Vornado/Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty

Nonprofits often have the creative energy to develop programs and projects that serve the needs of the populations they serve – but not always the funding or capacity. The ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program (CSJP) provides 60 nonprofit agencies in D.C. and Northern Virginia with the funding to hire an undergraduate summer intern for eight weeks. The stipend provided not only can ensure the success of a program or initiative, but also can help to attract the best and brightest students from across the country, introducing them to the nonprofit sector. Writes one nonprofit representative: “Our intern took our annual event to a new level – success that otherwise would not have been achieved with our limited staff and resources.”

“I am still amazed at the tremendous impact these projects made on the community, and am very pleased at the

feedback we have received from our volunteers...thank you for your team’s outstanding leadership of this event.”

Matt Kramer, Lockheed Martin

ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program

CONNECTVolunteer Fairfax’s member agencies: (Photos clockwise from top left) Falls Church- McLean Children’s Center, Simple Changes, Greenspring Village and Special Olympics

Volunteers for ChangeMargaret Mead once said: “Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” The Volunteers for Change Program is proof of this. Although the majority of the program’s members are working adults with limited time to devote to volunteering, this group of 850+ dedicated adults served more than 6,000 hours to the community in calendar year 2009. Their efforts have benefited animal rescue groups, local homeless shelters, food pantries, assisted living centers and arts organizations. This program has also proved resilient in the face of the current economic recession; more

than 350 new Volunteers for Change members became active in 2009! Volunteers for

Change has provided flexible volunteering opportunities to adults in the metro area since1994.

Alternative Community Service (ACS)Volunteer Fairfax places court-referred clients in community service opportunities throughout the region. The program was developed to help alleviate overcrowding in the criminal justice system and support local communities. The assistance from ACS clients helps extend and expand the capacity of the nonprofit sector to accomplish a multitude of tasks that normally could not be done. Clients with specific skill sets are paired with an agency that can accommodate their talent, completing many necessary jobs from virtual volunteering with an organization in California, to assisting with translation services with an immigration and bilingual services agency. In 2009, more than 900 ACS clients contributed 26,000 hours of service to about 150 agencies throughout the region. Many of these individuals continue with their service beyond their court requirement, having learned the value of giving back to the community.

Agency RelationsVolunteer Fairfax is a membership organization that seeks to serve nonprofit and government agencies, helping them become stronger and more effective. Membership with the Center goes far beyond online volunteer recruitment and recognition, as Volunteer Fairfax members gain access to coordinated group volunteer projects, community-wide service events and large corporate days of service. Partner level members gain access to paid summer interns and discounts on professional development events. Free registration is a must and allows agencies to utilize Volunteer Fairfax’s array of services.

Information and Referral Every time someone engages in service, they not only enrich their own lives, but also help Volunteer Fairfax achieve its mission of meeting community needs. Volunteer Fairfax specializes in helping both individuals and groups find volunteer opportunities through relationships among its 900 partner agencies. Unlike national volunteer databases, the Center knows how to emphasize the personal touch in connecting individuals and groups to their ideal volunteer opportunity. Visit www.volunteerfairfax.org and click on VolunteerNow! to learn more.

Volunteers for Change members working

hard to prepare for a special event

Educate

The inaugural class of the Generation Volunteer Workshop celebrates the completion of their Pieces of Service activity (top); Girl Scouts show off their bookmarks for foster children (bottom left)

Fairfax County after-school specialists explore the new service-learning curriculum for middle school students

YouthOur youngest volunteers are also our nation’s greatest asset. Youth are twice as likely to volunteer as adults, and those who begin volunteering under the age of 18 are 90 percent more likely to continue volunteering as adults (Corporation for National and Community Service, 2005). In 2009, Volunteer Fairfax expanded its partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools to create and institute a complete

service-learning curriculum in all Fairfax County middle school after-school programs. This will help students achieve their eighth grade service requirement, and inspire future volunteerism. This program is in addition to the annual Directory of Youth Service-Learning Opportunities and the Teen Volunteer Fairs offered each fall through a partnership with Fairfax County Public

Libraries. Volunteer Fairfax will continue to provide leadership in the area of Youth Volunteering in 2010 and beyond.

Girl Scout PatchIn the fall of 2009, Volunteer Fairfax created the “Generation Volunteer: A-Z on Serving Your Community” Girl Scout Patch Workshop. The workshop was developed to teach Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts the importance of volunteerism. Scouts participate in a four-hour workshop where they learn why it is important to volunteer; the history of volunteerism; the personal, community and worldwide impact of volunteerism; and how to choose an appropriate service project. At the conclusion of the workshop, scouts complete their own service project that benefits local nonprofit organizations. After completing the workshop and service activity, Girl Scouts earn the Volunteer Fairfax Generation Volunteer patch to proudly wear on their sashes and are encourgaed to spread the word about volunteering in the community.

TrainingVolunteer Fairfax offers a host of training opportunities for those seeking to improve the management of their volunteers and volunteer program. Over the past year, almost 300 individuals representing more than 50 nonprofits participated in the Center’s annual training series. Even more attended Booz Allen Hamilton’s Fundraising Development Speaker Series, presented in partnership with Volunteer Fairfax and other community groups. The Center’s most popular session, the Volunteer Management Boot Camp, has provided a strong overview of the entire volunteer cycle to attendees for more than five years. This session, which is offered on a regular basis at locations throughout the Washington, D.C., metro region, is now available for purchase by groups who would like customized training.

After-school program participants making sandwiches for the

homeless community

“I appreciate the quality information, inspiration

and interaction the Boot Camp provided. It empowered our staff to

grow in their interest and ability to involve

volunteers in meaningful ways and maximize their

experiences.” Community Preservation and

Development Corporation

Mobilize

Volunteers mobilized during VolunteerFest®: (Photos clockwise from top left) making decorations with seniors; reorganizing a thrift store;laying turf in a park; and cultivating soil

VolunteerFest®

VolunteerFest® is a community-wide day of service in Fairfax County held in conjuction with national Make a Difference Day. Since 1995, 17,614 volunteers have contributed 56,756 hours to 862 different projects, resulting in $1,149,309 in volunteer hours donated to local nonprofits. The goal of VolunteerFest® is to introduce volunteerism to people who have never volunteered before, show what needs exist in their community, and provide a positive volunteering experience so that they will continue volunteering in the future. On October 24, 2009, more than 850 people volunteered at 35 different projects. Activities included planting trees, building outdoor classrooms, helping senior citizens paint pumpkins, and much more. Corporations; civic groups such as service fraternities, school clubs, scout troops; and families and individuals came together and made a difference in their community.

Emergency ResponseVolunteer Fairfax assists Fairfax County by coordinating volunteers during disaster response and recovery efforts, locally this has included hurricanes, floods and blizzards. The Center prepares for possible activation through continued communication and collaboration with partners, including the Citizen Corps Council, Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), Faith Communities in Action (FCIA), and many others. In January 2009, one million people were expected to convene at the National Mall for a historic Presidential Inauguration. In order to prepare for any possible emergency, volunteers were requested by the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management to assist in the Emergency Operations Center (AEOC). Volunteer Fairfax recruited for each shift and received great reviews from the County, which said “the volunteers were a big asset to the smooth operation of the AEOC. They performed their function to perfection.” Volunteers such as these are vital to a successful disaster recovery effort. In addition, the Center utilizes the Volunteer Mobilization Leadership Team, a group of trained individuals who assist in an emergency by organizing and deploying volunteers to agencies.

Give Together: A Family Volunteer DayAs Martin Luther King, Jr., once stated: “Everybody can be great because anybody can serve.” Give Together: A Family Volunteer Day was held in conjunction with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on January 18, 2010, and was attended by more than 420 volunteers. The Center’s inaugural event featured family-friendly projects in one central location that benefited populations served by FACETS, Fairfax 4-H, the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia and the Orphan Foundation of America. Participating parents were given the unique opportunity to volunteer alongside their young children to assist these nonprofit organizations in one location. The event welcomed special guests Cynné Simpson, weeknight news anchor for ABC 7/WJLA-TV News, Slapshot and the Red Rockers from the Washington Capitals, and Ranger Rick of the National Wildlife Federation. Volunteer Fairfax’s hope is to educate families on the importance of volunteerism and planting the seed for these children to be lifelong volunteers through this event.

Ranger Rick (top) and Cynné Simpson show their support for volunteerism

Honor

Fairfax County Volunteer Service AwardsEstablished in 1993, the Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards serve as a community-wide celebration of volunteerism around National Volunteer Week. The awards honor individual volunteers, groups, families, civic associations, volunteer programs and corporate employee groups that have given outstanding volunteer service through a broad range of activities and programs. The Center partners with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, who present an individual award to an exceptional volunteer in each district, in addition to 11 other competitive and benchmark award nominees. Over the past 17 years, Volunteer Fairfax has recognized more than 1,800 residents and businesses for the positive impact they have made to our community. In 2009, 470 people attended a sold-out event at the Fairview Park Marriott, where 135 individuals were honored. The 2010 Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards will be held on Friday, April 23, 2010, again in Falls Church, Va.

Fairfax County Supervisor Penny Gross congratulates Deena Hunkler-Sanks on her award for outstanding Adult Volunteer 250 hours and over for her volunteerism with Brain Injury Services

Through the Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards, volunteers are shown appreciation from the nonprofit agencies they assist, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and their community and neighbors

Chairman Sharon Bulova (center) shows her support for volunteerism

Board of DirectorsFinancial Summary

Expenses

Jim Tragakis, PresidentDeloitte LLP

Horace “Chip” Jordan, Vice PresidentMarriott International

Kelly M. Nakamoto, TreasurerPricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Babs Doherty, SecretaryEagle Ray Inc.

Kristin BuckleyBooz Allen Hamilton

T. Christopher CaffreyErnst & Young LLP

Wm. Craig DubisharRaytheon Technical Services Co. LLC

Laurie GilbreathCommunity Advocate

Heather HareGeorge Mason University

Eric HinesNorthrop Grumman Corporation

Linda JacksonVenable LLP

Heidi KallettThe Dandelion Patch

Monica McManusLockheed Martin Information Systems

Sarah MillsVivazu Communications

Kristen NoellPricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Matt RodgersBaker Tilly (formerly Beers + Cutler)

Dean RohrbaughThe Washington Post Company

Peter SchatzHSBC Bank USA

Susan SanowCommunity Advocate

Jacquelyn SmithExxon Mobil Corporation

Julee StephensonNiSource Gas Transmission and Storage

Joyce L. Williams, SPHRVornado/Charles E. Smith

Income

Volunteer Fairfax is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the Center receives funding from the following sources.

Complete financial statements are available upon request or at www.guidestar.org.

82.66%

13.36%

3.98%

Programs

G&A

Fundraising

38.38%

23.71%

18.48%

10.00%

5.33%4.10%

Fairfax County

Fee for Service

Contributions

Grants

In-Kind Contributions

Other Income

Connect. Each year, Volunteer Fairfax promotes more than 4,000 opportunities on its website, www.volunteerfairfax.org. As of January 2010, the Center launched a new database and website, with a focus on skills-based volunteer matching.

Depend.Volunteer Fairfax is very unique in that the organization is the local resource for volunteering in Northern Virginia and the D.C. metro area. The relationship between Volunteer Fairfax and its partnering 900 agencies is unlike national volunteer databases, because the Center knows how to meet the demands of local nonprofits, as well as provide best practices for volunteer management.

Mobilize.Whether participating in VolunteerFest®, Give Together: A Family Volunteer Day, or through a BusinessLink service day, agencies have the opportunity to promote and recruit for their organization and mission to hundreds of volunteers at one time.

Support. Not sure where to look for local grant opportunities? Need assistance advertising an available job opportunity? Or, want to promote an upcoming event? Volunteer Fairfax’s semi-monthly newsletter, E-News, and Community Calendar are available resources to support all registered agencies.

Educate.Through the Volunteer Fairfax training series, registered nonprofits have the ability to attend various sessions at a reduced price. Sessions focus on volunteer recruitment, training, and retention, along with specific topics such as skills-based volunteers and managing volunteers with a tight budget.

Top Five Reasons Agencies Partner with Volunteer Fairfax

Office Volunteers and Interns

An BihnAlternative Community Service

Don BrownAlternative Community Service

Johanna FarrellWebsite Design

Teresa GonzalezFront Office

Manuela KathreinFront Office

Kristin RamkeyVolunteers for Change

Samantha SandersWebsite Design

Melissa SathmaryCommunications and Special Events

Neha ShirgaonkarWebsite Design

Bing Van NuysAlternative Community Service

Volunteers for ChangeProgram Volunteers

George Mason UniversityStudent Volunteers

Staff

Christine CoffeyPrograms and Events Coordinator

Emily DavisCorporate and Agency Services Manager

Janet DavisonAlternative Community Service Coordinator

Annie DuffieldVolunteers for Change, ExxonMobil CSJP and Youth Programs Manager

Marcelo FerreiraEmergency Response Program Coordinator

Lindsey Moon Communications Manager

Samantha Watson Special Events Manager

The dedicated staff of Volunteer Fairfax at the Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards (top); staff measuring eyeglass prescriptions at the Lions Club Eyeglass Recycling Center

We Are Volunteers, TooThe staff of Volunteer Fairfax realizes the true value of giving their time and efforts for the greater good. Employees are provided paid time off to volunteer at the nonprofit agency of their choice each quarter. Staff choose from a variety of ways to engage in service, whether they spend their time caring for cats at the nearest animal rescue, assisting during community events, serving on nonprofit boards, and even volunteering alongside the Volunteers for Change members. The Volunteer Fairfax team has served as Reading Buddies for Fairfax Villa Elementary School students and were guest speakers for the school’s Volunteer Day, encouraging youth to volunteer.

Each year, the employees of Volunteer Fairfax complete a volunteer project at a local nonprofit organization in honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11. In 2009, the staff volunteered at the Lions Club Eyeglass Recycling Center, reading prescriptions for eyeglasses to be sent around the world. Many staff members look forward to the volunteer projects all year, as it is a time to bond with their fellow coworkers by making a difference in the community. When the staff of Volunteer Fairfax aren’t working, they can often be seen volunteering beside the thousands of individuals they inspire each year to give back.

Jeanne SandersExecutive Director

Tonya McCrearySenior Director, Development

Emily SwensonSenior Director, Programs

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