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.

• June 17 – Four Mile Run: Students will help with environmental cleanup and learn about local watershed protection and the impact of pollution on ecosystems.
• June 18 – Community Lodgings: Youth will support enrichment activities for children and learn how affordable housing and supportive services help families overcome homelessness and instability in our immigrant communities.
• June 24 – Adult Day Center: Participants will engage with older adults through games or crafts, learning about aging, empathy, and intergenerational connection.
• June 25 – Meade Memorial: Students will support meal prep or distribution and discuss homelessness and community support services.
• June 26 – ALIVE!: Youth will assist in organizing food or supplies and explore how food insecurity affects families in Alexandria.

Times and dates are subject to change!