Get Involved

Support. Serve. Strengthen
Our Community.

At ECHO, every act of service — big or small — helps meet urgent needs in our community. Whether you’re an adult, teen, organization or business, there are meaningful ways to get involved — from ongoing volunteer roles and seasonal projects to organizing a donation drive. Every contribution supports neighbors in the Springfield/Burke area when they need it most.

Explore how you can get involved and be part of a community that cares.

Share Your Time and Talents

ECHO is 100% volunteer - run. Every role — from greeting donors to stocking shelves — makes a real impact. We offer flexible opportunities for volunteers.

 

However you choose to serve, you’ll join a team of dedicated individuals working together to meet basic needs and uplift the community.

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Why We Volunteer

ECHO thrives because of volunteers who give with open hearts and steady hands. Their motivations may differ, but their purpose is the same: to support those facing hardship with dignity and care.

Volunteer Opportunities
With success comes responsibility

With success comes responsibility

The responsibility to take care of others. ECHO is a great way to fulfill that responsibility, and as a bonus, I get to work with like-minded volunteers.

- David – Food Room Volunteer, Thursday Evenings

From Hardship to Helping

From Hardship to Helping

“I volunteer because of the friends I’ve made—and because I’ve been through hard times myself. I can relate to what our clients are going through.”

- Pat – Housewares Volunteer, Tuesday Mornings

A Smiling Face of Service

A Smiling Face of Service

“It’s a small action—being hands and feet for our Lord—but it’s rewarding to be a smiling face to donors and to work alongside other volunteers at ECHO.”

- Clarkson – Donation Door Volunteer, Tuesday Mornings

Ready to Make a Difference?

Explore current volunteer openings below to see where your time and talents can make the biggest impact. Join us in building a stronger, more compassionate community—one act of service at a time.

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Hold a Donation Drive for ECHO

ECHO welcomes group and individual efforts to collect food, personal care items, clothing, housewares, and school supplies for neighbors in need. Whether you're part of a business, school, scout group, faith community, or simply loo king to give back, your drive makes a real difference

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General Guidelines for All Drives
Food & Personal Care Drives
Housewares Drives
School Supply Drives
Clothing Drives

Fundraise for ECHO

You can turn a personal milestone or community event into a powerful way to support neighbors in need. Whether it’s your birthday, Giving Tuesday, or a community walk—every dollar raised helps ECHO provide food, clothing, housewares, school supplies, and emergency financial assistance to local families.

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Ways to Fundraise

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Facebook Birthday Fundraiser

Instead of gifts, ask friends to donate to ECHO through a birthday fundraiser on Facebook. It’s easy to set up a nd a meaningful way to celebrate your special day by giving back.

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Giving Tuesday Fundraiser

Join the global movement to give back! Each November, supporters create Facebook fundraisers for ECHO in honor of Giving Tuesday. Every donation helps us keep up w ith growing community needs during the holiday season

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CROP Hunger Walk

Team up with ECHO each fall for the Burke/Fairfax CROP Hunger Walk. Walkers raise awareness and funds to fight hunger locally and globally—25% of what’s raised comes back to ECHO to support our food pantry.

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Have another idea?
We’d love to hear it.

Together, we can make a difference—one fundraiser at a time.

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