Youth Engaged In Service 2025 - Volunteer Opportunities for Youth

Make a difference during our Youth Engaged In Service (YES) program this summer. YES is a chance for students, grades 6 through 12, to learn about the issues facing their community and to do something about it. Participants will engage with non-profits, city agencies, and people from all walks of life as they earn service hours and explore career paths. Half-day programs are free for Alexandria city residents.

• July 8 – A Residence for Women Returning from Incarceration: Students will make welcome baskets for residents.
• July 9 – Senior Citizens Center: Students will engage with local seniors through meaningful social interaction - playing games, sharing stories, and assisting with serving lunch.
• July 10 – Alexandria Department of Transportation and Environmental Services: Students will work on projects that promote a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable city
• July 22 – A Local Housing Nonprofit: Students will participate in a meaningful service project at a housing nonprofit, supporting their mission to lift families out of homelessness and instability.
• July 24 –Jones Point Park: Students will contribute to the care and preservation of Jones Point Park, a historic waterfront space in Alexandria.

Times and dates are subject to change!

Please consider making a $50 donation to support this program.