HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN RESTON Join Volunteer Reston Volunteer Reston is a part of Reston Association and is comprised of community members who come together to complete various projects to improve our surroundings while enhancing the quality of life for all Restonians. Our mission is to build upon RA’s services and programs by matching the talents of individuals and groups to engaging projects and endeavors.
Why Volunteer? Volunteers play a critical role in helping Reston grow. Whether you are hoping to meet new neighbors, spend time with friends, learn new skills, make a positive impact in your community or complete school service hours, Volunteer Reston has something for everyone. RA volunteers are all ages. They possess a wide range of skill levels and personalities. Volunteers include senior citizens, corporate teams, faith-based groups, families, college students, retirees, scouts and youth. Volunteer Reston has many different volunteer types including from year-round, seasonal, students, environmental, corporate groups and those interested in special events. There are several ways to get involved. Some events happen frequently, whereas others happen on an annual or even one-time basis. Our recreational, environmental and administrative projects enable volunteers to meet other locals and learn more about Reston’s growing community.
Make a Positive Environmental Impact Reston is often praised for its trails, lakes and landscape. To preserve Reston’s natural beauty, regular maintenance is essential. Consider supporting habitat restoration, watershed cleanups and other workday projects by signing up for an upcoming opportunity. Opportunities include Habitat Heroes, stream monitoring, watershed cleanups, Earth Day, Arbor Day, Walker Nature Center events and other workdays.
Serve on RA Boards & Committees Reston Association’s boards and committees are where you can really immerse yourself in a cause or area that suits you. The Board of Directors is comprised of nine members, and elections to the board are held
annually. All members – homeowners and tenants – are encouraged to participate in the annual elections which are held in March. Like the Elections Committee and the Covenants Committee, the Design Review Board (DRB) is mandated by Reston’s Deed. The DRB is responsible for reviewing exterior alterations and improvements of properties. Application to join the DRB can be found at www.reston.org. Advisory committees are comprised of RA members who provide advice on association matters and perform such duties as may be requested by the Board of Directors. Each advisory committee meets generally once a month and is comprised of up to 15 members, a board member
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