Volunteer with Herralink

Connecting high school students
with residents in senior homes.

Herralink Bridges the Gap Between Generations

Easy Service Hours

Make a Friend

Change the World

Centreville High School

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Westfield High School

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St. Paul VI Catholic High School

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Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

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South Lakes High School

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Fairfax High School

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Herndon High School

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Chantilly High School

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Woodgrove High School

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Stone Bridge High School

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Heritage High School

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Park View High School

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Lightridge High School

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Loudoun High School

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Loudoun County High School

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Woodgrove High School & Academies of Loudoun

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Oakton High School

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John R. Lewis High School

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Flint Hill High School

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Broad Run High School

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James W. Robinson Secondary School

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The Madeira School

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Phillips Exeter Academy

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Carter G. Woodson High School

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West Springfield High School

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West Potomac High School

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Gainesville High School

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Centreville High School - Westfield High School - St. Paul VI Catholic High School - Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology - South Lakes High School - Fairfax High School - Herndon High School - Chantilly High School - Woodgrove High School - Stone Bridge High School - Heritage High School - Park View High School - Lightridge High School - Loudoun High School - Loudoun County High School - Woodgrove High School & Academies of Loudoun - Oakton High School - John R. Lewis High School - Flint Hill High School - Broad Run High School - James W. Robinson Secondary School - The Madeira School - Phillips Exeter Academy - Carter G. Woodson High School - West Springfield High School - West Potomac High School - Gainesville High School -

2,000+

Seniors Impacted

1,400+

Hours Earned

700+

Registered volunteers

38

High Schools

12

Senior Homes

Why Herralink Matters

  • “It’s like having the family here that I don’t have all the time. And having them come in once a week, it really boosts my morale”

    Mahika has visited Erica since December 2023.
    Read how it’s impacted Erica’s life.

  • "Herralinks weekly HerraHelper visits have been a lifeline for many of our residents. These compassionate volunteers spend time with residents who may not receive regular visitors, offering companionship and kindness."

    Analucia Rojas, Director of Recreation Therapy at Dulles Health and Rehab

  • "I know firsthand, as a teenager, how easily we can morph into whatever version of ourselves we need to be in order to feel accepted in certain friendships. But I’ve never felt that with the senior I visit. There’s no judgement between us. We just talk, and I always come away from our visits feeling like I’ve learned something. It may be a different kind of bond, but that’s what makes it so special."

    Kendall has been visiting CC since October 2024.

  • "For high school students, Herralink offers crucial life lessons in empathy, compassion, and community service."

    Kara Stamper, M.Ed., College and Career Specialist at Centreville High School

  • "Through the 1:1 program and my time with my resident, I have learned many valuable lessons. I've learned that everyone has a story to tell and that those stories are worth listening to. My resident has shared with me fascinating tales from their past, which have given me a deeper appreciation for history and personal resilience."

    Twisha has visited Teresa since March 2024.

  • "These visits have really shaped me by allowing me to interact with someone I usually would not have met and hear stories and different perspectives. Every new perspective shared helps me grow as a person and helps to shape my opinions."

    Audrey visited Bobby from May 2024 - October 2024.

  • "I learned that meeting with someone for 5 minutes can lighten their day and make them cheerful. As long as I listen to what my residents talk about and start a conversation, it will make them delighted to have some company."

    Ashvatt has been visiting Carlos since December 2023.

Community Partners

Gainesville Health & Rehab

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Dulles Health & Rehab

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Potomac Falls Health & Rehab

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Hunter Woods Fellowship House

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Spring Hill Community Village

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Manassas Health & Rehab

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Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads

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The Kensington Falls Church

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Sunrise of Falls Church

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Insight Memory Care Center

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Gainesville Health & Rehab - Dulles Health & Rehab - Potomac Falls Health & Rehab - Hunter Woods Fellowship House - Spring Hill Community Village - Manassas Health & Rehab - Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads - The Kensington Falls Church - Sunrise of Falls Church - Insight Memory Care Center -