The podcast discusses several topics: using the Fairfax County Library's virtual career center for job searching tools; free tax filing assistance for incomes under $49,000 through the Northern Virginia CASH Campaign; National Teen Dating Abuse Awareness month and resources; and an opportunity to volunteer to help serve free and reduced-price summer meals for children in Fairfax County.

1. News to Use Podcast Feb. 23, 2011

2. Topics How to use the library in your job search. Get free tax filing assistance. Learn about National Teen Dating Abuse Awareness Month. How you can volunteer to help serve free and reduced price meals for needy children during the summer.

3. Job Search Ready for a career change or looking for a new job? A great place to start is the Fairfax County Library’s virtual career center. Find tools and information for every stage of the job hunt including a questionnaire that helps match people to the right job; tips for interviewing; résumé writing; and more.

4. Free Tax Filing Assistance The Department of Family Services’ Northern Virginia CASH Campaign offers free tax filing assistance to individuals and families who earned less than $49,000 in 2010.

5. Free Tax Filing Assistance IRS certified volunteers will ensure you receive the maximum tax refund and help determine if you are eligible for the earned income tax credit. For more information call the Falls Church SkillSource Center at 703-533-5400.

6. Teen Dating Abuse February is National Teen Dating Abuse Awareness month and a Teen Dating Abuse fact sheet is now available online. The annual Youth Survey looks at the behaviors, experiences and other factors that influence the health and well-being of Fairfax County youth. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/government/about/data

7. Volunteers Needed In Fairfax County, approximately 44,000 kids receive free and reduced meals during the school year. For many of these kids, when the school year ends, so does the opportunity for consistent, nutritious meals.

8. Volunteers Needed The Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services – in partnership with the USDA and local organizations – provides free, nutritious breakfasts and lunches to children ages 4 to 18 to help them get the nutrition they need to learn, play, and grow throughout the summer.

9. Volunteers Needed Fairfax County is currently looking for volunteers to serve these meals. To volunteer: fill out an online application: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec/summermeals. or call 703-324-5504.

10. Additional Information www.fairfaxcounty.gov www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news www.fairfaxcounty.gov/opa/getfairfax 703-FAIRFAX (324-7329).