Providing companionship, emotional support or help with errands or light housework.
Helping with mailings, computer work, phone calling, copying, or preparations for special events and fundraisers.
Guide educational hikes through the Glen Welcome visitors to the Trailside Museum Assist with animal care: birds, snakes, and/or turtles Share your talent/knowledge by leading or assisting with a fun and educational programs for visitors of all ages at the Trailside Museum, on the trails, or other locations within the Glen. *Regular training opportunities available.…
There are many opportunities to volunteer with us! Options include: court appointed special advocates, family hosts, internships, office/clerical support, beautification/gardening support, ambassadors, and tour guides. Training and background check required for some positions.
Help newly arrived refugees learn English, and practice verbal and written communication. Serve as a friendly face and resource for clients to help them more easily integrate into the community.
The IRC in Charlottesville Youth Mentoring program (MYVA) serves refugee youth or young adults (15-24) to help them positively navigate new communities and advance their educational and vocational goals. Adult mentors in the Charlottesville community are paired with a mentee and help guide the youth through important life transitions and decisions. Mentors can form a…
Help staff and farmers out with ongoing projects (e.g. planting, cleaning, harvesting, organizing, etc). Please bring water, gardening gloves, sun-protection, and dress for the weather. Workdays will be cancelled for inclement weather. Volunteers must be willing to work hard and get their hands dirty!
Apartment set-up volunteers provide a warm welcome for families by stocking and decorating their apartments before they arrive. Tasks include assembling and arranging furniture, stocking cabinets, making beds, light cleaning, and other household tasks to make the apartment “move-in ready”. Volunteers assist as-needed and the schedule varies week to week. IRC will provide as much…
For a few hours a couple of times a month, you can use the gift of your time to change the life of a child, helping them to see what else is possible. What our Littles need is for you to be in their corner, cheering on their successes and supporting them in their failures,…
Volunteers help our patients with the following: Patient Socialization and Companionship, Caregiver Relief, Notary Services, Patient Flower Deliveries, and more.