SAPCA Volunteer Sign Up

Do you want to make a difference in your community? The Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria (SAPCA) needs your help to prevent youth substance use and promote positive opportunities for Alexandria's youth.

SAPCA volunteers share their ideas, expertise, time, and talents to help foster a thriving community where all Alexandria youth can grow up happy, healthy, and substance-free.

Please complete this brief form to receive information about volunteer opportunities that align with your interests.

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* 1. First and Last Name

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* 2. Email

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* 3. Phone Number

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* 4. Preferred Method of Contact

Phone Call

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* 5. What is your age?

12 or under

13-17

18+

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* 6. List 1-2 things you hope to gain as a result of volunteering with SAPCA.

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* 7. Which volunteer opportunities interest you?

Community Advisory Team: Make your voice heard by sharing feedback about SAPCA's program offerings, communication materials, and initiatives. Provide insight about how substance use is impacting our community and brainstorm strategies to support Alexandria youth to make healthy choices.

Facts and Consequences Presenter: Share information with middle and high school students about the health and legal consequences of substance use. Presentations take place during the school day.

Op-ed Author: Write opinion articles for local papers about key issues and events.

Outreach Team: Share information about healthy decision making with youth and families and promote upcoming SAPCA initiatives during community outreach events. Outreach events generally take place during weekday evenings and weekend mornings and afternoons.

Policy Volunteer: Research laws and regulations to support efforts to reduce youth use of alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco products. Monitor policy and budget discussions by the Alexandria City Council and the Virginia General Assembly to help strengthen existing policies and advocate for policy change.

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* 8. When are you generally available to volunteer?

Mornings

Afternoons

Evenings

Weekdays

Weekends

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* 9. How did you hear about SAPCA?

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* 10. SAPCA sends out a monthly e-newsletter to share information about upcoming community events, prevention tips, and training opportunities. Would you like to receive this newsletter?

Yes