VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads has been producing the "Volunteer Connection" for nearly 20 years.  For other volunteer opportunities, also visit our on-line project calendar (click on "Projects" link on the left menu) or contact VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads at (757) 624-2400 or e-mail volunteer@volunteerhr.org.
 

Updated 3/5/10

ACCESS AIDS Care has a volunteer opportunity for a receptionist at our 248 W. 24^th St. office in Norfolk.  The time frames are 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. & from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.  For more information, contact Nathan Greene at 640-0929 or email ngreene@accessaidscare.org.

The American Cancer Society needs volunteers for the Road to Recovery program, a volunteer service to provide transportation for cancer patients.  There is a tremendous need for transportation to cancer treatments for patients who have no other means of support.  Help save lives by volunteering your time to drive patients.  Hours are flexible. Must have valid drivers license and insurance coverage. Call (757) 493-7940 for further information.

The American Red Cross of Southeastern Virginia has a variety of volunteer opportunities including Bingo volunteers on Fridays in Virginia Beach, day time blood drive volunteers, an urgent need for volunteers to transport blood, disaster relief volunteers, transportation office workers as well as CPR and First Aid instructors.  For more information, call Erika Dillard at (757) 446-7775.

Animal Rescue of Tidewater is seeking volunteers to help with The Animal Rescue of Tidewater's (ART) new spay/neuter initiative in Ocean View.  This initiative aims to reduce euthanasia rates and shelter intakes in Norfolk by reducing the supply of cats of dogs.  ART is currently able to provide this mobile clinic WEEKLY to Ocean View residents, but the program is at risk of being CANCELLED if we cannot keep it fully booked every week.  In order to continue this service and ensure the clinic stays full, ART needs volunteers to help distribute informative flyers throughout Ocean View. Group flyer distribution takes place EVERY SATURDAY, but any help on any day is greatly appreciated.  Contact ART at (757) 456-1354.

CLE (Changing Lives Everyday) seeks an experienced grant writer either as a volunteer or fee based.  CLE prefers a volunteer grant writer.  Visit their website at www.cleinva.org.  For more information, contact Noel Melendez Jr. at (757) 374-7995.

Chesapeake Arboretum is in need of volunteers in the following areas:

Tree propagation nursery at "Nature's Classroom" seeks volunteer(s) to help maintain small-engine equipment:  weed eaters, chainsaws, lawn mowers, etc.  Something always needs "tinkering."  Contact Jean Marie Eagler at (757) 382-7060 for more information.

Greeters/guides needed for "Nature's Classroom."  Flexible time frame, but weekends preferred.  Volunteers will greet visitors, answer questions and conduct brief, informational tours of the grounds and trails.  Contact Jean Marie Eagler at (757) 382-7060 for more information.

Volunteers needed to form a Tree Trails Maintenance Team of 3-8 volunteers to come out 4-5 times per year.  Volunteers can bring a team or join others to help. 

For all volunteer opportunities visit www.chesapeakearboretum.com or contact Jean Marie Eagler at (757) 382-7060 for more information.

The Crisis Line is in need of hotline volunteers and conducts on-going training for new hotline volunteers.  Training can be scheduled to meet your availability!!  Further information is available on our website at www.preventsuicidetpc.org.  Please call Christy Letsom at 622-1309 weekdays between 9am and 4pm or email:  crline@theplanningcouncil.org for further information. 

Eggleston Services, a not-for-profit organization providing services to persons with disabilities is seeking a volunteer photographer to capture images of employees participating in our various program operations.  These images are used in our marketing materials including newsletters, our company website, in Power Point presentations, and posters and brochures.  Photography is also needed at various company events as they come up throughout the year.  This is a good opportunity for photographers seeking to expand their professional portfolio while volunteering for a non-for-profit organization with an important social mission.   Full photo credits are given for images we use.  The individual we are seeking does not need to be a professional photographer but must be competent in the photography field, have reliable transportation and all of their own equipment.  Contact Sheila Moran at (757) 858-8011 ext. 323.

Eggleston Services, a not-for-profit organization providing services to persons with disabilities is seeking a group of volunteers for a project at our Camp Civitan site.    Since 1999, Eggleston Services has been providing an array of services at Camp Civitan.  Located in Chesapeake, VA on 14-acres, Camp Civitan provides vacation opportunities and a year-round wellness program for adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities.  The camp is currently making preparations for cleaning and storage of summer camp equipment and is in need of a group of approximately ten(10) volunteers to assist with moving furniture and equipment.  Heavy lifting will be required to store furniture(beds, tables, etc)  This project will require two-three hours of time and can be completed  between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 Noon on a Saturday and assistance will only be needed for one day.    Contact Sheila Moran at (757) 858-8011 ext. 323.

EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program is seeking volunteers who can provide assistance on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for our school partnership program to begin in March.  Volunteers work with special needs students under the direction for the EQUI-KIDS instructor.  No horse experience is necessary; training is provided and mandatory.  Volunteer opportunities include sidewalkers, horse leaders, and classroom assistants.  Training dates are now available.  Weekday evening and Saturday morning volunteer opportunities are also available.  For more information, contact Jennifer Riley at (757) 425-8833.

Excellence Girls Club Incorporated is looking for volunteers in several areas.
We are currently looking for volunteers in the areas of Marketing & Public Relations, Grant Research & Grant Writing, Hospitality, Fundraising and photography during special events.  For other volunteer opportunities, feel free to view our website at www.excellencegirlsclub.org. For more information please contact Kesha Morrow @ 757-200-2044, or volunteercoordinator@excellencegirlsclub.org

Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia is looking for volunteers in several areas:

For their safety, absolutely NO children under 12 years of age are permitted in food handling areas.  Children between the ages of 12-16 years of age are permitted to volunteer only if they are accompanied by an adult guardian.  

For your safety, covered shoes must be worn in the sorting room and warehouse areas. Flip-flops, sandals and open toe shoes cannot be worn and no one will be permitted into these areas without proper shoes.

The Foodbank no longer accepts court ordered volunteering.

Food & Fund Drive Team:  This will be a specially-trained team of volunteers, capable of working special food and fund drive events as they occur.  Training is required for this elite team, and a commitment to participate in at least 1 event per month as needed, is also required.

Sorting Room Team Leaders:  Individuals needed to volunteer their time 3½ hours (from 8:30am-12:00 noon) one Saturday every other month working as part of a four person lead team. This team would guide & supervise weekend volunteer groups in food sorting tasks. Training will be provided. Individuals must be willing to commit to 4 training sessions and be willing to work a minimum of 3 ½ hours – one Saturday every other month. 32 needed.

Sorting Room:  Volunteers are needed to assist in the inspecting and sorting of food product while checking expiration dates and container integrity.
Days and hours:
·Monday - Friday, 9:00am - Noon & 1:00pm - 3:00pm
·Saturday - 9:00am - Noon
·Monday evenings - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Groups encouraged.
Need: Ongoing

General Warehouse:  Volunteers are needed for general warehouse work aiding staff members in pulling and staging daily agency orders, general cleaning of the warehouse and facility. Some tasks will require the ability to lift and move cartons weighting up to 50 lbs.
Days and hours:
·Monday – Friday, 8:00am - Noon & 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Need: Ongoing

Distribution:  Volunteers needed to condense bins to keep them stocked, assist agencies with loading orders into vehicles; sweeping and mopping when needed and assisting on scale on Monday evenings.
Days and hours:
·Tuesday – Friday from 7:30am to Noon
Need: Ongoing

Administrative Team:  Volunteers will help with administrative work during Foodbank office hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Computer skills a plus.  Volunteers would work at various times with the different departments doing office tasks that include some data input, filing, reception area assistance, forms review, counting and other tasks as required.  Additionally, we will be training some members of this team to do tours for visitors of the Foodbank.  Attire for this team is business casual.  Training will be provided.

Back Packs for Kids:   This program provides food for youngsters to take home on the weekends.  We are in need of the following volunteers for this program:  20 Back Pack Team Leaders to come in and train to lead groups of volunteers in assembly and storage of the bags.  Team leaders will work on a rotating basis.  Must be willing to work at least one Saturday morning or one Monday evening a month to assemble bags.  10 Delivery Drivers are also needed for this program.  Volunteers will assist with driving and delivering back packs to the schools.  Must have a current drivers license and be able to drive a 15 passenger van and/or small truck.  Drivers will also need to be available during the day, as delivery days are currently scheduled for Wednesdays and Thursdays, two times a month.  We also need volunteers to ride along with the driver to assist with unloading the vehicle.  Volunteers must be able to lift a tote weighing approximately 40 to 50 pounds.

For more information or to volunteer contact Heather Hockey at (757) 314-4576 or hhockey@foodbankonline.org.

Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court is looking for volunteers in several areas:
Volunteers are needed to advocate for abused and neglected children by investigating assigned cases and recommending a course of action to Portsmouth Juvenile Court judges. Volunteers must be at least 25 years old, attend a 34-hour training course and give a minimum commitment of one year. 

Volunteers are needed to assist probation and/or parole officers in all aspects of work related to juvenile offenders. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and able to make a minimum commitment of four months. This position may also serve as an internship and on-site training is provided. 

Volunteers are needed to provide one-on-one mentoring for Portsmouth middle school age children. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, attend a 3-hour training course, provide their own transportation and give a minimum one-year commitment.

Volunteers are needed to transport family members of incarcerated children to Virginia juvenile correction centers for visitation. Volunteers must be at least 23 years old and available one Sunday per month. A minimum commitment of one-year is required and this position pays a small stipend. 

Volunteers are needed to supervise and mentor teenagers referred to the agency’s community service program. Volunteers must provide guidance, structure and direction while demonstrating a positive work ethic. Candidates must be at least 25 years old.

For more information on all volunteer opportunities, contact Shawn Reid at (757) 397-2799, ext. 103 or sfreid@fopjc.org.

Help and Emergency Response, Inc (H.E.R. Shelter), provides shelter and 24hr hotline to women and children whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence.  H.E.R. Shelter is seeking volunteers, who want to make a difference in the lives of the families we serve! We are in need of volunteers for our hotline office! Please call (757) 485-1445 if you are interested also check out our website at www.hershelter.com.

The Hermitage Museum and Gardens is seeking volunteers to act as Docents.  Docents will take visitors on guided tours of the first floor of the home, focusing on The Sloane Family, their contribution to the region as well as their art collection, The Sloane Collection, which spans 5,000 years of worldwide art and history.  Training is provided on a bi-weekly basis throughout the year.  Tours are given Fridays through Tuesdays.   Volunteers are also needed to attend to the front desk during business hours.  Duties will include, but are not limited to answering phones, greeting guests and visitors, light data entry and admission/gift shop sales.  Contact Beth Usry, Tours& Events Manager, Volunteer Coordinator at (757) 423-2052X300 or bu@thfm.org.

Hope House Fondation is seeking volunteers to be part of the newly formed “Weekend Warrior” Committee for the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival.  Only  5 volunteers are needed.  The committee will be responsible for a variety of tasks throughout the festival weekend to include, but not limited to, festival block captains, student exhibit and artist relief.  Volunteers will need to commit the full weekend of the festivals (Friday late afternoon through Sunday night) which are held twice a year every 3^rd weekend in May and October along with 4 committee meetings a year.  All those interested are encouraged to contact the organization by April 30, 2010 in time to take part in the 2010 Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival coming up in May.   For more information and/or to sign up on the “Weekend Warrior” committee, call Elena Berry at (757)625-6161 X20 or email eberry@hope-house.org. 

Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads needs volunteers from the business/military community to facilitate Junior Achievement (JA) programs to students in local schools.  JA is a non-profit organization that partners with volunteers from the community to facilitate fun, hands-on lessons to elementary, middle, and high school students in Hampton Roads as well as world-wide.  Each volunteer is provided with all of the necessary materials for their students and are trained by JA staff before visiting their classroom.  Volunteers can choose from various schools and schedules.  For more information, contact Lauren Franza at (757) 455-9500 or email lauren.franza@ja.org.

The Kingdom Expansion Enterprise, Inc. - No Limits Volunteers needed to help develop a creative mentoring program for youth ages 8-17 from November 11, 2009 to March 11, 2010.  This can be a virtual project or volunteers can meet at 3909 Galleon Drive, Chesapeake, VA.  Only 5 volunteers needed.  Volunteers will conduct research for developing policy, procedures and structure of the program.  All volunteers will be credited for developing a new program.  Contact LaKeisha McKnight at 757-641-9923 for more information. 

Lee's Friends - Helping People Live with Cancer is looking for the following volunteers:

 Drivers  are needed to take cancer patients to treatment.  Drive our car or your own vehicle.  Good DMV required. 

Volunteers are also needed to give emotional support to cancer patients.  Support can be given according to your schedule. 

Contact Andrea Wild at 757-440-7501 for more information on both opportunities.

Norfolk Botanical is looking for volunteers to be World of Wonders (WOW) children’s garden guides, any day of the week, especially Saturdays or Sundays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., or 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Times can be flexible.  Volunteers are an important part of WOW.  They greet visitors, do activities with the families, read stories, and make sure everyone has fun.  Junior volunteers (14 – 17) are welcome.  Background check required.  For more information, call Debra Burrell at (757) 441-5830 ext. 327 or e-mail volunteer@nbgs.org.

Norfolk Chamber Consort is looking for volunteers to help us place postcards about our upcoming performance in local businesses.  This can be done any time the business is open.  Timing is mid-October to early November.  For more information, contact Peggy Pahoulis at 563-8241 or ppahoulis@hotmail.com. 

Norfolk Senior Center t/a Primeplus is seeking volunteers for the following:  Computer Volunteers- Needed to coach or teach computer courses.  Proficiency in Windows required.  Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday & Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m.  Front Desk - Assist in greeting members and visitors; and other office tasks. 9-4 Weekdays, Professional/trade needs - Marketing - assist in developing low-cost public relations materials, computer data entry, and website work.  Volunteer Coordinator – Help recruit & schedule volunteers for events. Contact Chantel Randolph at 625-5857 or crandolph@primeplus.org.

Operation Smile is looking for an In-House Volunteer Coordinator to volunteer 10 hours per week or more depending on availability.  Job duties include:  Recruit/supervise/ oversee all in-house volunteers; ensure that opportunities for orientation, training, evaluation and feedback are provided to volunteers; act as the main contact for all in-house volunteers; Responsible for creating or helping to create volunteer job descriptions; ensure that each volunteer understands their job and their role within the organization; liaise with Manager to ensure that all volunteer positions/tasks are efficiently are carried out; be familiar with all volunteers by name/position; motivate volunteers through recognition and feedback; co-ordinate the 'volunteer of the year' ceremonies/awards (staff will also work on this) and annually monitor and evaluate the plan/program for effectiveness.  Skills required for the In-House Volunteer Coordinator included:  being approachable and a good listener enjoy working with all types of people, well-organized, able to delegate, confident and effective communicator, enthusiastic and a good motivator, tactful and discreet and prepared to make a regular time commitment. To apply for this position, please send Mary Donny, Medical Volunteer Manager, a letter of interest. For more information, contact Mary Donny, via e-mail at mdonny@operationsmile.org.

Rainbows Hampton Roads is seeking volunteers to help us sponsor and/or develop our grief support program for kids at the two Boys and Girls Clubs in South Norfolk.  We are partnering with the Boys and Girls Club to offer this at these two clubs and are looking for a small group of 5-6 people to work on this.  For more information, contact Jean Dilday at (757) 482-3805. 

REACH (Reading Enriches All Children) is seeking volunteers to read aloud at local homeless and domestic violence shelters to promote the love of reading and books to our area's most vulnerable citizens -- homeless children.  Monthly volunteer training is available.  If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Jordan Hall at volunteer@reachreads.org or 757-627-4722. 

Responsibly Expressing Attitude and Changing Horizons (R.E.A.C.H., Inc.)  is seeking mentors for inner-city youths, especially on Sunday afternoons, and tutors for inner-city youths on Wednesday nights, 6 – 8 pm.  For more information, contact Kendall Abbott at 858-0010.

Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia is seeking volunteers to be advocates for nursing home, assisted living facility and adult home residents. Trained volunteers visit residents four hours a week to help improve the quality of their lives and ensure that their rights are protected. Ombudsmen candidates complete 24 hours of training to earn certification. The next training sessions are on April 12, 13 and 21. If you are interested or would like more information, call Willie Alston at (757) 461-9481, extension 114 or e-mail him at willie@ssseva.org.

Seton Youth Shelters a licensed National Safe Place Agency, is looking for men and women, preferably couples in the Virginia Beach area, to become members of our Emergency Response Teams (ERT).   Emergency Response Teams will be responsible for transporting youth in crisis from a designated Safe Place site in the community to Seton Youth Shelters.  Volunteers must be 21 years old or older, possess a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a good driving record.  Volunteers will need to submit a written application and attend one training session for a 6 hour period.  All Seton Youth Shelters staff and volunteers are subject to a criminal background check, child protective services check, and driving record check.  For more information or an application please contact Jessica Guyet at 757-498-4673 or jguyet@setonyouthshelters.org.

Seton Youth Shelters a licensed National Safe Place Agency, is looking for enthusiastic volunteers for our Safe Place presentations.  Volunteers will teach both youth and adults about the local Safe Place program and services offered by the Seton Youth Shelters.  Presentations can be given to schools, youth groups, community leagues, recreation centers, etc.  We are looking for volunteers 16 years old to senior citizens who can transport themselves to selected venues and connect with their chosen audiences.   For more information or an application please contact Jessica Guyet at 757-498-4673 or jguyet@setonyouthshelters.org.

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s promise is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to discover the cures.  The Komen Tidewater Affiliate depends on our dedicated team of volunteers to assist with planning and implementing numerous special events and fundraisers throughout the year.  Volunteers are especially important in helping with the following events: Komen Tidewater Race for the Cure; Pink Martini Nights; Bat for the Cure; Pink Sunday; Hoops for the Cure; Passionately Pink for the Cure; Pink in the Rink; and other events currently in the planning stages.  In addition to these fundraisers, the Affiliate participates in a number of community events when requested to have a presence.  Our primary goals is to educate as many people about breast cancer and the Susan G. Komen promise.  Please call (757) 490-7794 to find out how your can volunteer.

The Up Center formerly Child & Family Services of Eastern Virginia, needs mentors for our Team Up program to serve as role models for children and teens. The mentoring pairs are asked to meet once a week. Team Up Mentoring was formed last year to fill the gap left in the community after Big Brothers/Big Sisters of South Hampton Roads closed. For more information, please call Lindsay Jackson at (757) 397-2121 ext. 302 or email her at Lindsay.Jackson@theupcenter.org. 

The Virginia Beach Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program trains volunteers, age 25 & over, to act as special advocates for children who have been abused or neglected.  For more information and an application contact Becky Malone at the Virginia Beach office at (75) 385-5616 or visit our website at www.virginiabeachcasa.org.

The Virginia Beach SPCA is currently looking for volunteers with pets to help out with our award winning Listening Ears Program in two elementary schools in Norfolk.  Children will have sessions on a weekly basis with animals and VBSPCA volunteers. Volunteers are asked to commit to two hours a week.  Contact Teresa Lamarche at 427-0070 ext. 41 to volunteer.

Virginia Conflict Resolution Center is seeking volunteers in the following areas: Conflict Coach, Office Aid, Grant Writer, Volunteer Mediator and Assistant Youth Coordinator.  For more information on volunteering and training, contact Kim Humphrey at (757) 480- 2777, ext. 250.

For more information on volunteering, please contact VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads at (757) 624-2400 or volunteer@volunteerhr.org.