If you are interested in making a difference in your community, below are some resources to find volunteer opportunities.
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Websites where you can search for local volunteer opportunities
- Reimagine CVA – Search local volunteer opportunities. Their mission: “Together we can ReImagineCVA and work toward a collective vision that brings about sustainable change in our region so that all community members can thrive.”
- Volunteer Match – Search in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities in the area.
Individual Organizations with Volunteer Opportunities
- Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA – Their mission: “Advance the compassionate treatment of animals by providing sheltering, medical care, and behavioral services for dogs and cats; promoting permanent, caring homes; and furthering education and outreach.”
- Jefferson-Madison Regional Library – It looks like the volunteer opportunities fill up fast, but check back periodically to see if something opens up that you are interested in.
- The Haven – A day shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Their mission: “Motivated by radical hospitality, we strive to be the point of entry for people seeking stable housing. We open the doors wide for any and everyone, no matter their circumstances.”
- UVA University Hospital – Search for a variety of volunteer opportunities at the hospital including visiting patients, helping in the gift shop, organizing donations, and playing music for patients and staff.
If you find other volunteer opportunities you would like to share, please let your community counselor know about them.