FAIRFAX IMPACT PASS

A Youth Leadership & Community Service Program by the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce
Earn recognition. Build leadership. Make a difference in Fairfax.

The Fairfax IMPACT Pass helps middle and high school students connect with their community while gaining hands-on leadership experience. Students join the Impact Crew, volunteer at Chamber events, and discover how their ideas, energy, and teamwork shape community life in Fairfax.

Students volunteer at Fairfax events like the Winter Market, Town Picnic, or Fall Festival, helping with everything from setup to games and performances. Each event earns a digital stamp toward their Impact Pass — collect stamps, level up, and become a Fairfax Youth Leader.

You don’t have to live in Fairfax to participate — all students ages 13 and up are welcome.

What IMPACT Stands For

IMPACT = Initiative • Mentorship • Participation • Achievement • Collaboration • Transformation

These six values guide the Fairfax Impact Pass. Students take initiative, learn from mentors, participate in local events, achieve personal goals, collaborate with others, and transform both themselves and the community through action.

Overview

The Fairfax Impact Pass connects students with meaningful ways to serve their community, gain leadership skills, and take part in the events that define Fairfax — from the Fall in Love with Fairfax block party to the Winter Market and beyond.

The program runs each year from August through July and is open to all students ages 13 and up. As participants volunteer, they earn stamps in their Impact Pass and move from Bronze to Silver to Gold as their experience and leadership grow.

How It Works

1. Sign Up Online – Complete the quick online form to join the program.

2. Get Your Digital Pass – You’ll receive a personalized Fairfax Impact Pass by email.

   • Save it on your phone to show at events, or

   • Print it anytime for your records or school service forms.

3. Volunteer Locally – Sign up for Fairfax and nearby community events throughout the year.

4. Earn Stamps – Each verified shift or project earns one digital “stamp.”

5. Reach New Levels –

   • 🥉 3 Events = Bronze Contributor

   • 🥈 5 Events = Silver Leader

   • 🥇 10+ Events = Gold Changemaker

6. Celebrate Your Impact – Earn official certificates, social-media recognition, and local business perks.

Your digital pass automatically updates as you volunteer, and you can print it at any time for verification or recognition events.

Middle School Program: Building Future Ambassadors

Middle school participants join the Impact Training Track — a hands-on introduction to volunteering, teamwork, and event planning. Students gain experience in the basics of community service and event operations while shadowing high-school volunteers and Chamber staff.

Graduates of the middle school program can apply to become Impact Ambassadors in high school — leading teams, mentoring younger students, and representing youth voices at community events.

High School Program: Leadership & Recognition

High-school participants take on larger responsibilities and earn leadership roles at Fairfax Chamber events.

• Serve as event captains, booth managers, or logistics leads.

• Mentor middle-school volunteers.

• Represent their school at Chamber meetings or local planning sessions.

• Earn the Gold Impact Pass and qualify for the Fairfax Youth Leadership Certificate — signed by the Fairfax Chamber Executive Director.

Gold-level students may also request letters of recommendation from the Chamber for college or scholarship applications.

Why Join

• Gain real-world leadership experience.

• Earn community service credit and verifiable recognition.

• Build relationships with local businesses, mentors, and civic leaders.

• Strengthen teamwork, confidence, and communication skills.

• Grow your confidence while helping create the events that make Fairfax thrive.

Recognition & Rewards

• Official Fairfax Chamber Certificate

• Digital and printable recognition for Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels

• Local Business Perks through “Impact Partners”

• Invitations to the Annual Youth Leadership Celebration

For Schools & Families

Schools can easily integrate the Fairfax Impact Pass into existing service-learning programs — the Chamber provides tracking, verification, and recognition. Families can encourage students to participate in flexible, meaningful volunteer opportunities that build confidence, responsibility, and leadership.

Get Involved

📧 minna@fairfaxchamber.com
🌐 fairfaxopenforbusiness.com
📲 Follow @FairfaxOpenForBusiness on Instagram for upcoming volunteer opportunities.