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Volunteer Arlington serves as a resource to the Arlington community by: - Publicizing volunteer opportunities from hundreds of non-profit and government agencies - Managing a user-friendly website that offers a variety of tools for connecting volunteers and organizations - Linking charitable organizations with businesses and individuals who wish to donate non-monetary goods - Outreaching to special populations (young adults - 20s/30s, multicultural, and 50+ volunteers)

In addition to matching interested student volunteers with on-going service placements in the community, the Nabors Service League organizes annual, one-time projects, including: Nabors Service Day, the Dream a Dream and Make a Wish Literacy Campaign, Alternative Breaks, Halloween Festivities, Make a Difference Day Cancer Awareness Project, Thanksgiving Food Drive, and the Annual Hunger Cleanup.

Through an initiative-based cradle-to-career approach, United Way of Southwest Virginia is creating solutions to address the challenges facing tomorrow's workforce. United Way convenes cross-sector partners to make an impact on the most complex problems in the region. Through collaboration with government, business, nonprofit and individuals, United Way innovates for positive, lasting social change.

Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for persons 18+.

Through courses, research projects, volunteerism, fellowships, discussion series, and reflection, the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement bring students, faculty, staff and community partners together to explore educationally meaningful approaches to community-identified needs.

The Youth Services Specialist works with schools and other youth serving programs to provide youth leadership and community engagement opportunities across the county. The Hanover Youth Service Council is a group of middle and high school students selected from across the county whose purpose is to promote community involvement and volunteerism among the youth of Hanover County. The Council meets regularly to plan and conduct service projects.

To assist and serve the patients of Central Virginia by providing enhanced services and to be of assistance to staff members. Assist visitors and patient family members. Opportunities are available in almost all areas of the hospital.

Connects people with opportunities to serve, provides technical consultation to agencies or groups who would like to develop or improve their volunteer programs, provides information about volunteer management training and other management resources and promotes local volunteering.

Promotes volunteering by individuals, groups and corporations, serves as a resource on volunteering for non-profit agencies and provides training opportunities for both volunteers and paid staff of non-profit agencies. Does not offer placement services. On-line database of regional volunteer opportunities available at http://www.BeAVolunteer.info.

Provides and accepts donations of clothing, shoes, household items (furniture and applicances). Does not accept or carry mattress, boxsprings, etc.

RSVP connect volunteers age 55 and over to non-profits across the community. RSVP serves as a gathering place for older adults to socialize, participate in group service projects, and work toward the common goal of making Northern Virginia stronger, more resilient, and empowered. RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) is part of AmeriCorps Seniors, which focuses on making public service a central part of the American experience.

Provides a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals to participate more fully in the life of their community through volunteer service to include: delivering Meals on Wheels, transporting people to medical appointments and other destinations, Medicare Insurance Counseling, Matter of Balance workshop Coach, Tai Chi leaders, Health and Wellness Program assistance, and assistance with crafts, entertainment, and activities at VPAS Cafes, just to name a few. Criminal background checks are required for certain volunteer positions.

Volunteer Pulaski! is a volunteer based program for assisting with community needs in Pulaski County and the Town of Pulaski. Shannon Cook, Program Director, will connect a volunteer with available opportunities to assist local community organizations. Any nonprofit organization in need of volunteers may contact Volunteer Pulaski! for assistance. An application is required for any volunteer enrolled in the program.

Volunteer Fairfax administers the Alternative Community Service Program which places court-ordered and pre-trial clients in community service positions with vetted agencies. The ACS program seeks to reduce recidivism rates and help offenders over past indiscretions through the transformative experience of giving back.

Recruits and places adult and youth volunteers according to abilities and desires with Red Cross services and/or community services or agencies. Requires interview for volunteer placement referral. Requires orientation for youth and adult volunteers.

Positive Action is for elementary students to focus on "feeling good" about themselves. Project Aim is for ages 11-14 and provides them with the motivation to make safe choices to address deeper barriers to sexual risk prevention such as hopelessness, poverty, and risk opportunities in low-income environments. The children and youth who participate in these programs develop self-esteem, learn to make wise choices for themselves and focus on the importance of others. The TOP (Teen Outreach Program), is an evidence based national program using leadership development classes and community service learning to lead teens toward productive decisions and positive behaviors. Leadership development topics include: self esteem, communication, values, goal setting, decision making, conflict resolution, relationships, and health education. This program takes place at 13 different partner locations and is for middle and high school students.

The Staunton Public Library does not currently take adult volunteers or offer community service opportunities. Interested adults may contact the Friends of the Staunton Library for volunteer opportunities. Teen volunteers may contact the Youth Services Librarian.

VOLUNTEER SVCS CO-COORDINATOR/TWO-YEAR Serve as a partner in education with the Lynchburg City School System at Linkhorne Middle School. Also provide tutoring and mentoring for after-school programs. Serve Lynchburg Community Action Group with building restoration. Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity and supply lunches to Habitat work crews. Actively involved with the Miller Home and Presbyterian Home for parties, one-on-ones, and repair work as well. EVENTS: CASA's Casino Night, EELC Fall Fair.

A nonprofit organization whose network of local, statewide and international affiliate programs educates individuals about litter prevention and ways to reduce, reuse, recycle and properly manage waste materials. Motivates volunteers to clean up, beautify and improve their neighborhoods, thereby creating healthier, safer and more livable community environments.

Volunteers bag, distribute, drive, glean, grow, help in the office and warehouse and organize and assist at special events

Engages persons age 55 and older in activities which meet community needs. RSVP volunteers have been serving in our communities since 1972. Benefits to the volunteer include: 77 agencies and hundreds of assignments, * insurance while volunteering *, recognition of volunteer services. RSVP projects include: Head Start, food pantries, American Heart Association, United Way, America Reads, health fairs, nursing home placements, Neighborhood Watch, Chamber of Commerce, libraries, schools, Red Cross Bloodmobile, and many others.

Provides an Encompass Community Supports Volunteer program which functions as a supportive volunteer clearinghouse for persons of any age. ACCESSIBILITY: Fully accessible to persons with disabilities.

The Department of Community Resources assists and connects volunteers, human service organizations and available resources to address community needs.

Enhance services to residents providing continuing contact with the community. Volunteers are encouraged to work with the Volunteer Coordinator to plan, develop, and carry out new innovative services, programs, and special projects.

Utilizes volunteers throughout its programming. Potential opportunities include: Meals on Wheels for Seniors Assistant, Nutrition and Education Site Assistant, Animeals/Ensure Deliverer, Bedford Ride Office Assistant, Medicare Counselor, Matter of Balance Coach, Chronic Disease Self-Management Leader, and Care Management Aid. Anyone interested in volunteering is encouraged to contact the agency to discuss which position best fits his/her skills and interests. Training will be provided for each position.