YMCA Fairfax County Reston
Help make Halloween special for families in our community at the YMCA Fairfax County Reston Trunk or Treat! YMCA members, families, teens, local organizations and community volunteers are invited to decorate a vehicle trunk, assist with games and activities, welcome guests, distribute candy or help with event setup and cleanup. The celebration will take place Friday, October 30, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. and will feature music, games, candy and family-friendly fun. Whether you decorate a trunk or help behind the scenes, your service will help create a safe, welcoming and memorable experience for local children and families. Costumes and festive attire are encouraged but not required. All decorations and costumes must be family-friendly. Volunteers should arrive at the time listed for their selected position.
YMCA members, families, local businesses and community organizations
• Provide a safe, welcoming and family-friendly Halloween celebration for children and families. • Engage YMCA members in meaningful volunteer service at their local Y. • Recruit enough decorated trunks, activity volunteers and event support volunteers to create a fun and well-organized experience. • Strengthen connections among YMCA members, families and the greater Reston community.
Bianca Moskaitis Association Director of Volunteers YMCA of Metropolitan Washington Bianca.Moskaitis@ymcadc.org Please contact Bianca with questions about volunteer assignments, accessibility needs or group participation.
All decorations, costumes, games and displays must be family-friendly and appropriate for children. Trunk hosts must keep their vehicles parked and turned off throughout the event and may not move their vehicles until event staff announce that it is safe to do so. Volunteers must follow YMCA staff instructions and remain within their assigned area. Walkways and emergency access routes must remain clear. Children participating as volunteers must meet the age requirement for their position and may be required to serve with a parent or guardian. Please notify YMCA staff immediately of any injury, safety concern, missing child or emergency. Volunteers should not attend if they are ill or experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness.
If you are unable to volunteer, please cancel your assignment through Volunteer Matters or contact the project coordinator as soon as possible so the position can be offered to another volunteer. The YMCA may modify, postpone or cancel the event because of severe weather, unsafe conditions or other circumstances beyond its control. Registered volunteers will receive an email if event plans change.
