Northern Virginia · Young women in service
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Local service and leadership pathways for young women ages 12–18, centered on Oak Hill and Herndon’s 20171 ZIP code. Explore a project, check the requirements, and connect directly with the organizer.
7 opportunities
Herndon Fortnightly Library
Teen Advisory Board
Help shape teen library programs and practice planning, teamwork and leadership.
Ages 12–18 · confirm branch criteria
768 Center Street, Herndon, VA 20170
About 3–4 miles · approximate straight-line distance
Requirements & leadership idea
Ask the branch about membership, current meetings and service-hour credit. Spaces may be limited.
Leadership idea: propose a teen program and help organize it.
Chantilly Regional Library
Teen Advisory Board
Work with library staff on teen events and activities that serve your community.
Ages 12–18 · confirm branch criteria
4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
About 3–5 miles · approximate straight-line distance
Requirements & leadership idea
Confirm the branch’s current age or grade rules, meeting dates, open spaces and hour-credit process.
Leadership idea: bring a program proposal to a board meeting.
Reston Regional Library
Teen Advisory Board
Share ideas for teen programming and help plan library activities.
Ages 12–18 · confirm branch criteria
11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, VA 20190
About 3–5 miles · approximate straight-line distance
Requirements & leadership idea
Confirm current meetings and branch operating status before visiting; the branch page carries a closure notice.
Leadership idea: collaborate on a community learning activity.
Volunteer Reston · Reston Association
Community & environmental projects
Explore community projects through Reston Association’s volunteer network.
Ages 12–17 for select roles; adults may also volunteer
Coordinator: 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191
Coordinator about 3–5 miles · approximate straight-line distance
Requirements & leadership idea
Under 14 needs an adult chaperone. Eligibility and work locations vary by event; choose a site within the 10-mile area.
Leadership idea: invite league members to join an eligible local project.
Sources: program · location · age policy
Cornerstones
Lead an off-site service project
Choose an approved off-site project from Cornerstones’ volunteer list and organize it with your league.
Ages 12–18 · advance approval required
Local beneficiary: 11975 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, VA 20190
Beneficiary about 3–5 miles · approximate straight-line distance
Requirements & leadership idea
Contact volunteer@cornerstonesva.org before starting. Participants supply project materials; arrange the delivery location in advance.
Leadership idea: coordinate supplies and assign team responsibilities.
Cornerstones
FREE from Hunger Center
Support food-service operations at the center.
Ages 16–18
22560 Glenn Drive, Unit 105, Sterling, VA 20164
About 5–7 miles · approximate straight-line distance
Requirements & leadership idea
Check VolunteerHub for roles and available shifts. Group placements generally accommodate up to five; request approval first.
Leadership idea: coordinate a small league volunteer team.
Cornerstones
Embry Rucker Community Shelter
Explore on-site shelter service roles.
Age 18 for on-site volunteering
11975 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, VA 20190
About 3–5 miles · approximate straight-line distance
Requirements & leadership idea
Review current roles and onboarding with Cornerstones. Younger teens can explore approved off-site projects instead.
Leadership idea: organize an eligible team around a confirmed shift.
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