Volunteering

Please Note: Briar Woods HS does NOT track volunteer hours and it is NOT a requirement for graduation. Some Briar Woods HS clubs and organizations may have requirements, but they usually have a separate form for you to complete.

Interested in tracking your volunteer hours? Should you wish to have a form to track volunteer hours for your personal record you may use the Experience Tracker available on SchooLinks (see image below). Log on to SchooLinks ⇒ School ⇒ Experience Tracking.

Loudoun Cares Volunteer Center - website for Volunteer Opportunities

Check out the volunteer opportunities listed on this multi-school Summer and Part-Time Job Site.

Claude Moore Community Builders Program
This program is designed to help students give back to their community by connecting them with meaningful volunteer opportunities at non-profits in Loudoun County.  CMCB students develop valuable skills such as leadership, communication, time management, personal finance and business etiquette.  Any high school student residing in Loudoun County is eligible to apply for this FREE program.  For more information click here

Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center
All volunteer opportunities are either fully or mostly virtual/remote. Please complete a quick survey if you are interested. The Recreation Program Coordinator will follow up with an invitation for a virtual orientation.
Virtual opportunities will require additional paperwork.  Volunteers are asked to commit to at least 20 hours. There is also a part-time internship opportunity which is a commitment of 200 hours within six months.

  • PRCS volunteer application

  • three reference forms

  • two letters of recommendation

Fireside Farm- located in Purcellville, is looking for volunteer help this summer. Visit them on Instagram @farmfireside. They exclusively grow organic vegetables and herbs and travel to local farmers' markets to sell their food. Students will have the chance to work hard outside (away from screens, YAY!!!), as part of a team while learning what all goes into organic farming. They will also have the chance to gain a better understanding and appreciation of where our food comes from. Students must have their own reliable transportation.  If interested, please Email Stacey J Carlberg

LAWS - located in Leesburg, is the designated service provider for survivors of domestic violence, assault, and child abuse. Find more information and their volunteer application.  Contact:  Leighanne Greenberg, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator 703-771-3398

Leesburg Animal Park
Leesburg Animal Park is looking for volunteers for their Pumpkin Village Fall Festival to man stations like slides, scavenger hunts, games., etc. and helping to ensure the overall safety of guests and animals. They will pay for up to six students to receive $8 an hour and the grand total of that will be made as a donation to their club or organization.  Email Cydney Washington or call 703-433-0002

Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers is looking for student volunteers.

If interested, contact LVC-Volunteering at 703-779-8617 or email

Loudoun County Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a great volunteer opportunity for students to get involved in their community and looks amazing on college applications.

Loudoun Habitat for Humanity - located in Leesburg
They need a variety of individual and group volunteers as well as gently used furniture, appliances, and more for their ReStore.  
Contact:  Kathy Martin, Community Engagement Manager 703-737-6772 Email Kathy Martin

Luck of the Irish Rescue
Luck of the Irish Rescue is a non-profit 501c3 animal rescue committed to the rescue, protection, and care for animals including cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, and more. Luck of the Irish is completely donation based and staffed entirely by volunteers. The animals we rescue come from abusive, neglectful homes, and shelters where they are in line to be euthanized. Animals are being abandoned and filling shelters to be killed at record levels. This crisis is the worst it’s ever been. Luck of the Irish helps to clear animals from kill shelters, provide medical care, and homes for them at their sanctuary until they are adopted. Luck of the Irish works with Pilots N Paws to rescue animals from all over. They have taken in over 40 dogs just from hurricane Ian alone. Any help is wonderful. There are several ways to donate, including a list of items on their website, volunteering at adoption events, and fostering.  Foxtrot Email Phone -  504-513-3250

Manna From Heaven
Alleviating economic, educational, and food insecruties for those in need throught Northern Virginia through a collaborative network of local, state, private, and non-profit partners.  They can always use volunteers to help on the 3rd Saturday of each month with events. Email Debbie Wheeter, site director 703-558-9310 opt 2

Paw and Hoof Animal Rescue
Paw & Hoof Animal Rescue, which is an IRS-registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit animal rescue, protection, and welfare organization dedicated to rescuing, providing sanctuary, and rehabbing dogs, cats, horses, goats, rabbits, and chickens in need.
We need the following support:

  • Dog walkers, as well as handlers/playmates for puppies, kittens, and cats at adoption events.

  • Fundraising for our shelter partners because they can barely keep their lights on, let alone pay for necessities, such as food, medical, litter, collars, leashes, toys, and treats for the animals.

  • Create auction baskets for fundraisers and adoption events.

  • Like and share on your social media pages

Paw & Hoof Animal Rescue is 100% donation based. We do not have employees, and none of our board members receive a salary for their time.
To volunteer with our organization, please have the students fill out the online volunteer application here

Side Education - Are you in grades 7-12?  Are you in need of volunteer hours? We are a free tutoring service made up of high schoolers to help 3-6th graders become proficient and accomplished in core subjects.  Our primary goal is to encourage a child's interest in core classes by teaching in a way that sparks interest and curiosity in their minds.  We created our free service to help parents who have trouble aiding their children to achieve their full potential.  We aspire to help children get ahead of their class and learn imperative life skills through our service.  There are limited tutoring spots available.  Fill out the tutoring interest form under the tutoring jobs tab.  If you have any questions, email us.  We will get back to you in 24 hours. 

Women Giving Back (WGB) in Sterling provides free clothing to women and children living in shelters.
*Teen volunteers provide childcare while the mom's shop.
*Teen volunteers help sort and stock clothing in the warehouse and stores.
*Teen volunteers help women shop for clothing for themselves and their children.
20 Export Drive, Sterling, VA  20164  703-554-9386

Additional Volunteering Websites
AmeriCorps
Habitat for Humanity