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 info@volunteerhr.org.
 

Updated 05/09//08

• Hope House Foundation is seeking volunteers to spend time with individuals with disabilities.  Time could be spent in a variety of ways depending on the interest of the person to whom you are matched.  Hope House Foundation is also looking for event volunteers for the Stockley Gardens Art Festival May 16^th-May 18^th.  For more information, contact Stephanie Kaplan at (757) 625-6161.
   
• Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads is seeking your business experience to support students in kindergarten through 12^th grade across Hampton Roads.  For more information about volunteering, contact Kendra Bish at 757-455-9501 or kendra.bish@ja.org.
   
• Norfolk Botanical Garden is looking for people who want to garden, or learn to garden, in 155 acres of beauty.  For more information, call Debra Burrell at 441-5830 ext. 327 or e-mail volunteer@nbgs.org.
   
• Riddick’s Folly House Museum is looking for Gift Shop volunteers and Tour Guides/Docents.  Training will be provided.  For more information, contact Phillip Staten at 757-934-1390.
   
• Suffolk Clean Community Commission needs volunteers to help out with Clean the Bay Day on Saturday, June 7^th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  For more information, call (757) 514-7604 or email acobb@city.suffolk.va.us.  Visit www.cbf.org/clean for event history and details.
   
• United Christian Outreach Ministries needs volunteers to receive, sort out, and issue incoming items for the needy.  Additionally, they are looking for volunteers to assist in their annual membership drive, a receptionist to receive and respond to incoming phone calls, and volunteers to solicit funds.  For information on how to volunteer, contact Rev. J.P. Williams at jpw520@verizon.net or (757) 397-3626.
   

• 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 call the Virginia Beach office at (757) 385-5616.