Every holiday season we receive an outpouring of support from volunteers who are looking for meaningful ways to give back to their community. Although the 2020 holiday season is different than years past there are still opportunities to make a meaningful impact. The opportunities listed below are updated regularly and include ways to donate to local nonprofits for our neighbors in need and any other holiday-specific opportunities.
Volunteers needed to deliver meals to seniors in the 757
Senior Services of Southeastern VA in coordination with Beth Sholom Village Volunteers are needed to deliver meals for over 600 seniors a week in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake. Pick up location: Beth Sholom Village Pick up time: 8:00 am Meal Deliveries Routes are created to be efficient for the driver. You will receive more information at the volunteer site. Coolers, camo bags, and other items must be returned to volunteer site upon completion of your route. Health & Safety Volunteers must bring their own masks and wear them at all times. ​Social distancing must always be maintained (6ft-8ft). Please do not volunteer if you have recently been in contact with someone with COVID-19, have flu-like symptoms, or have recently traveled to a COVID-19 hotspot.
1/27/21 8:00 AM + more
Winterfest on the Battleship- Maintenance and Decorating Crew
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the all-new Winterfest on the Battleship Wisconsin! We are looking for help with painting, moving items to designated areas, ship and building decorating including but not limited to hanging lights, setting up trees, and other decorations. You must be able to: Stand for prolonged periods of time, bend and reach above head. Walk and climb ladders to upper and lower decks. Tolerate and navigate small spaces. Lift up to 20 lbs. Work as a part of a team or individually, take directions, and complete tasks as assigned. Work will be inside the Battleship, inside Nauticus, and around the campus as needed. All necessary training will be completed onsite the day of your shift. Dress in casual clothing that you wouldn't mind getting paint on or dirty. Park across the street in the W. Plume street garage and bring your ticket for validation. Arrive 15 minutes in advance at Nauticus, enter at the security door and they will call the volunteer lead upon your arrival. October 21 until November 20 for set up January 11 - January 29 for breakdown Shifts: between 8:30am- 12:00pm or 1pm-5pm, Wednesday through Saturday
1/27/21 8:30 AM + more
Wednesday Night Grocery Distribution to local neighborhood
We are looking for volunteers to help us distribute groceries in our adopted neighborhood. We need your help to load up the delivery truck and set up on site to distribute groceries. We will meet at the Dream Center, and drive to the distribution site after loading the truck.
1/27/21 4:00 PM + more
Weekend grocery distribution to a local neighborhood
We are looking for volunteers to help us distribute groceries in our adopted neighborhood. We need your help to load up the delivery truck and set up on site to distribute groceries. We will meet at the Dream Center, and drive to the distribution site after loading the truck.
2/13/21 12:00 PM + more
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