Serve in the Community

Make an Impact in Your Community

You can fight spiritual, emotional, and physical hunger in your community by being part of our Serve Team efforts, where we focus on making a difference for our neighbors through a variety of partnerships, volunteer opportunities, and giving efforts. See below for current and upcoming service efforts.

Giving donations to benefit local families through the link below will go to the Serve Team to meet immediate and ongoing needs for our neighbors. Or become part of the Serve Team and help organize these efforts! https://volunteer.crossroadsnova.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=163805

Give to Local Families in Need  Become a Part of the Serve TeamGet Involved Form

Volunteer Loudoun

Want to find ways to serve at Arcola or in the local community in one place? Check out Volunteer Loudoun! Simply register and browse multiple volunteer opportunities in nonprofits throughout Loudoun County. 
 
For any questions, email Deborah Taylor at .

Volunteer Loudoun

Upcoming Serve Opportunities

Ongoing Serve Opportunities

Personal Hygiene Pantry

The Hygiene Pantry is located in the conference room on Arcola's church campus. It operates the 2nd and 4th week of each month. Families that use the pantry will submit an online request for pantry items. Volunteers will receive a copy of the requests, fill bags with the requested items and deliver the bags to the family's home. All deliveries will be either to Shreveport Ridge Apartments (42597 Prescott Green Square), the Woods Apartments (next door to Shreveport), or to a cluster of townhomes in Brambleton. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Bell (571/220-3273) or Deborah Taylor (571/293-2148)

Sign Up Here

Homeless Shelter Meals

On the 3rd Sunday of each month Arcola is responsible for providing a dinner to the residents at the Loudoun Homeless Shelter. Volunteers simply need to make a dinner for 8-10 people and deliver it to the church. Instructions are provided on the sign up to make it as easy as possible.
Sign Up Here

Volunteer at Creighton’s Corner ES

Volunteer to help teachers and kids at Creighton’s Corner ES. Volunteers will work with a specific class based on their grade level preference. Please fill out a form and let us know your preferences and when you are available. 

CCES Volunteer Interest Form

Honor Flight Greeting

Cheer for Vietnam, Korean, and WWII veterans from around the country arriving at Dulles Airport to tour Washington D.C. We do this several times a year depending on flight schedules. Visit the Upcoming Serve Events page to see if there is a greeting scheduled, or email Deborah Taylor if you would like to be on the contact list.

Contact Deborah Taylor

Gift Card Distribution

Gift cards are collected throughout the year and provided to the family liaisons for distribution to their supported families. These gift cards are used for food, clothing, toiletries, cleaning supplies, gas, etc. throughout the year.  You can make a contribution directly to the church by clicking on the button below or sending gift cards to Deborah Taylor. $25 denominations preferred.

Make a Contribution

Annual Serve Events

Annual events generally happen once a year, around specific holidays. Check the calendar for dates for the events below, or contact Deborah Taylor for more information.

Angel Tree (November - December)

Adopt someone from the local area and purchase them Christmas gifts such as toys, clothes, and shoes.

Lenten Service Project (Ash Wednesday - Palm Sunday)

During the season of Lent we collect items to support the Hygiene Pantry.

No Sale Yard Sale (April)

Donate items and volunteer at an event where local families can “shop” for free items. 

Project Back-to-School (July)

Adopt a local school child and purchase a back-to-school need for them. 

Trunk or Treat (October)

Decorate your vehicle and handout treats and candy to kids from the local community.