Its Spring Plant Sale Green Spring Gardens Park in Alexandria, Virginia, is having its semi-annual plant sale Saturday, May 19 from 10 am 3 pm. The Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking volunteers to help people with physical and developmental abilities swim and participate in other water activities at indoor recreation centers in Fairfax County. Volunteers work individually with participants, teaching them how to swim and perform water exercises. Experience in adapted aquatics is not required. Non-swimmers are requested to help with mailings, computer data work and maintaining files.
Volunteers work schedules vary, depending on the location of the recreation center.
Volunteer benefits include the use of the RECenters free of charge after assisting with at least two classes. At our historic sites , working farm , nature centers and RECenters , scouts can complete some or all the requirements for badges, depending on the program. The agency intern program boasts a well-established history dating back to the 1960's. The program has changed throughout the years, growing and adapting to meet the ever-changing needs of the park and recreation profession. Just in time for persons trying to make good on New Year s resolutions, the Park Authority has purchased the FitLinxx Interactive Fitness Network, which will link its facilities' workout equipment together to act as a virtual training partner, providing instant feedback and motivation to help members succeed in their fitness program.