Volunteer Alexandria
There are many opportunities to make a difference and get involved in Alexandria this holiday season and throughout the year.
The Volunteer Alexandria Annual Community Toy Drive is implemented in partnership with the City of Alexandria’s Fund for Alexandria’s Child. This year, it starts on Nov. 13 with the collection of toys, sport items and games.
Each year, Volunteer Alexandria is in need of thousands of items, and this effort takes the generosity and collaboration of many community members, including businesses, associations, congregations and individuals.
Every year, approximately 600 children in more than 250 families are served.
Volunteer Alexandria encourages everyone to get involved.
How can you help?
There are several ways to help make a difference.
- Donate. Make a donation to help 100-plus volunteers sort, count, distribute toys over two days. You can donate securely through VolunteerAlexandria.org.
- Collect toys. Collect toys through a public collection receptacle or private collection (office or apartment building). Or, host a holiday party and collect toys and books. Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/toys19 or e-mail mail@volunteeralexandria.org for more information.
- Sponsor a family. E-mail Krystal.Fenwick@alexandriava.gov for details about what specific families in the community need this holiday season.
- Volunteer. Volunteer on Dec. 20 and Dec. 21 as an individual, with your family, friends or colleagues. Visit VolunteerAlexandria.org to sign up.
- Donate goods (wrapping paper and tape). If you can help, please order online at http://bit.ly/VolWrap and have it shipped directly to Volunteer Alexandria, or drop off wrapping paper and tape at Volunteer Alexandria, 123 N. Alfred Street in Old Town.
For more information, contact Volunteer Alexandria Executive Director Marion Brunken at (703) 836-2176 or mbrunken@volunteeralexandria.org.
