We’ve held an annual conference nearly every year since 1940. In recent years we’ve focused on our soil and our food system, both globally and locally through our Center for Regenerative Practice, Agraria. Prior to 2017, our conferences mainly addressed the problems of peak oil, climate change, and increasing inequity. Volunteers can come to assist…
We need volunteers to help promote and operate our special event, Finish The Run/Finish The Ride, on May 1st. They will be tasked with various duties such as: Pit Stops, Water Stations, Registration, Bike Valet, Merchandise, Finish Line Medals, Raffle Table (18+), Breakdown/cleanup, Breakdown (Day After), Ride Route Marker (Day Before), and Expo Setup (Day…
Our week-long summer day camp relies almost exclusively on volunteers. Family members and friends of campers are encouraged to volunteer either with their camper or in another area of camp if they choose. We need help running the activity stations, leading groups, being buddies, and in other capacities. Siblings can be amazingly mature and are…
Homework help days and educational focused activities for 45 minutes then a Mindbender to get kids thinking outside the box, working as a team and just having fun. Parents and teachers provide two updates each session on their child’s education needs for teens awareness. Children are expected to bring in grade cards.
This service includes volunteers running errands for a member who needs items picked up from–or taken to–a grocery store, hardware store, the post office, donation sites, a neighbor, etc. When necessary, volunteers may deliver food ordered from local restaurants.
Round trip service to destinations as far east as Charlottesville and as far west as Fishersville. Typical destinations volunteers can serve include local social events, medical appointments and essentials such as groceries, hair appointment, or pharmaceutical needs.
Volunteers assisting with Thoughtful Foods pledge their culinary skills to help members needing warm, healthy meals during an unexpected stressful time for the member or their families. The foods are provided for only a short time, usually a few days and no more than two weeks.
Volunteers can assist with basic set-up, technical and user issues for computers, smartphones, tablets, DVDs, TV remotes, and internet services. Also, help with programmable devices such as light timers and small appliances is offered.
Volunteers can assist with minor home maintenance issues such as changing light bulbs, pet care, organizing cupboards or closets, watering plants, helping with minor repairs (leaking faucet, sticky door, etc.), and clearing snow from steps. Members pay for supplies.
Friendly Visits provide the member with short-term companionship. Visits can include conversations, reading to the member, playing games, respite time for a care provider, or perhaps a walk. The HSW Buddy program connects volunteers and members more regularly.