By Stephen Niedzwiecki and Cameron Wall
As you give thanks and give to others in your life, give back to your community by volunteering your time. And for more year-round opportunities, check out our Volunteering Guide.
Thanksgiving Baskets Drive
Nov. 17-19
Managed by Cornerstones, a nonprofit in Reston, the organization is asking for volunteers to help unload and distribute Thanksgiving baskets. // Cornerstones: 11150 Sunset Hills Road, Reston
Drive Holiday Gifts to Senior Citizens
Dec. 16-17
Also managed by Corrnerstones, the organization is asking for volunteers to help deliver presents to homebound citizens. // Cornerstones: 11150 Sunset Hills Road, Reston
Coat Closet Coordinators
Nov. 12-March 18
The Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet is looking for coat donations but also for volunteers to help sort and display coats and help customers in their purchases. // Community Room of the North County Governmental Building: 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston
The Holiday Project
Times vary
The Holiday Project is a national nonprofit that enlists volunteers to visit patients in hospitals, nursing homes and other care facilities. // Chapters in Fredericksburg and Leesburg
Sponsor a Family with Britepaths
All winterlong
Britepaths, a local charity formerly known as Our Daily Bread, provides support services to struggling families and individuals in Fairfax County. During the holidays, it asks volunteers to sponsor a family, providing donation baskets with holiday food items such as turkey and fruit as well as cookware. Sponsors are also encouraged to donate gifts for children, including puzzles, books or gift cards. // 4080 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 2, Fairfax
