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Through courses, research projects, volunteerism, fellowships, discussion series, and reflection, the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement bring students, faculty, staff and community partners together to explore educationally meaningful approaches to community-identified needs.

Promotes, facilitates and increases youth volunteerism. Operates the Youth Service Coalition which seeks to promote service opportunities for Alexandria youth.

Provides a non-profit agency which supports community agencies in the Northern Shenandoah Valley. Its non-profit campus provides space for 22 non-profit and public service agencies committed to improving the health and well-being of our community. Our Health strives to develop collaborative partnerships through grant writing and administration, training and technical assistance and its Volunteer Action Center. Training and technical assistance are provided for both non-profit agencies and volunteers.

Members of the community, 18 and older, may register to become a part of a large Community of Volunteers and search a database of volunteer opportunities for opportunities that fit their requirements. Volunteers can register from any desktop or mobile device. Volunteer opportunities are updated daily and include list and calendar views to better serve both nonprofits and members of the Community of Volunteers.

A nonprofit organization whose network of local, statewide and international affiliate programs educates individuals about litter prevention and ways to reduce, reuse, recycle and properly manage waste materials. Motivates volunteers to clean up, beautify and improve their neighborhoods, thereby creating healthier, safer and more livable community environments.

Provides an Encompass Community Supports Volunteer program which functions as a supportive volunteer clearinghouse for persons of any age. ACCESSIBILITY: Fully accessible to persons with disabilities.

The Loudoun Cares online Volunteer Center is a web portal that connects individuals with nonprofit agencies that have needs for volunteers. The site can be accessed at www.volunteer.loudouncares.org. Additional programs include: Outstanding Volunteer Awards recognizing Loudoun County volunteers in over 13 categories annually Volunteer Engagement Training Programs offered twice a year this is an 13-hour training designed to assist those individuals in our local nonprofits that manage volunteer programs and events.

Engages persons age 55 and older in activities which meet community needs. RSVP volunteers have been serving in our communities since 1972. Benefits to the volunteer include: 77 agencies and hundreds of assignments, * insurance while volunteering *, recognition of volunteer services. RSVP projects include: Head Start, food pantries, American Heart Association, United Way, America Reads, health fairs, nursing home placements, Neighborhood Watch, Chamber of Commerce, libraries, schools, Red Cross Bloodmobile, and many others.

Volunteers bag, distribute, drive, glean, grow, help in the office and warehouse and organize and assist at special events

The region's non-profit volunteer resource hub, working with community non-profit and public service organizations to address volunteer needs. promotes the professional development of effective volunteer programs in partner organizations by providing resources and training opportunities and recognizes the efforts of community volunteers during National Volunteer Week.

Recruits and places adult and youth volunteers according to abilities and desires with Red Cross services and/or community services or agencies. Requires interview for volunteer placement referral. Requires orientation for youth and adult volunteers.

Provides and accepts donations of clothing, shoes, household items (furniture and applicances). Does not accept or carry mattress, boxsprings, etc.

Positive Action is for elementary students to focus on "feeling good" about themselves. Project Aim is for ages 11-14 and provides them with the motivation to make safe choices to address deeper barriers to sexual risk prevention such as hopelessness, poverty, and risk opportunities in low-income environments. The children and youth who participate in these programs develop self-esteem, learn to make wise choices for themselves and focus on the importance of others. The TOP (Teen Outreach Program), is an evidence based national program using leadership development classes and community service learning to lead teens toward productive decisions and positive behaviors. Leadership development topics include: self esteem, communication, values, goal setting, decision making, conflict resolution, relationships, and health education. This program takes place at 13 different partner locations and is for middle and high school students.

RSVP connect volunteers age 55 and over to non-profits across the community. RSVP serves as a gathering place for older adults to socialize, participate in group service projects, and work toward the common goal of making Northern Virginia stronger, more resilient, and empowered. RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) is part of AmeriCorps Seniors, which focuses on making public service a central part of the American experience.

VOLUNTEER SVCS CO-COORDINATOR/TWO-YEAR Serve as a partner in education with the Lynchburg City School System at Linkhorne Middle School. Also provide tutoring and mentoring for after-school programs. Serve Lynchburg Community Action Group with building restoration. Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity and supply lunches to Habitat work crews. Actively involved with the Miller Home and Presbyterian Home for parties, one-on-ones, and repair work as well. EVENTS: CASA's Casino Night, EELC Fall Fair.

Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for persons 18+.

Global Non-profile organization that offers opportunities for people to volunteer from all over the world in different areas. Areas include medical volunteers, student youth programs, community fundraising and service project volunteers.

Recruits adult and youth volunteers for over 180 human service agencies in the Prince William area. Maintains information on many human services to help prospective volunteers choose the most satisfying position - client-centered, administrative, boards, technical advice or training or independent projects. Offers daytime, evening, and weekend hours for a one-time activity, or weekly, monthly, or seasonal commitment. Offers court-ordered community service. Weekly Call to Action column is published every Friday on the website and on social media (Facebook and X).

Through an initiative-based cradle-to-career approach, United Way of Southwest Virginia is creating solutions to address the challenges facing tomorrow's workforce. United Way convenes cross-sector partners to make an impact on the most complex problems in the region. Through collaboration with government, business, nonprofit and individuals, United Way innovates for positive, lasting social change.

Connects people with opportunities to serve, provides technical consultation to agencies or groups who would like to develop or improve their volunteer programs, provides information about volunteer management training and other management resources and promotes local volunteering.

Volunteer Arlington serves as a resource to the Arlington community by: - Publicizing volunteer opportunities from hundreds of non-profit and government agencies - Managing a user-friendly website that offers a variety of tools for connecting volunteers and organizations - Linking charitable organizations with businesses and individuals who wish to donate non-monetary goods - Outreaching to special populations (young adults - 20s/30s, multicultural, and 50+ volunteers)

Provides professional, compassionate care for patients and their families facing a limited life expectancy. Volunteer opportunities range from direct patient/family help to office tasks, help with fundraisers, memorial services, speaking engagements, etc. The program is long term/on going. All individuals must have a personal interview and complete a volunteer training course on hospice care, dealing with such topics as death and dying, family dynamics, communications skills, spiritual care, the grief process and the role of the volunteer. Does not accept court referred volunteers.

Promotes volunteering by individuals, groups and corporations, serves as a resource on volunteering for non-profit agencies and provides training opportunities for both volunteers and paid staff of non-profit agencies. Does not offer placement services. On-line database of regional volunteer opportunities available at http://www.BeAVolunteer.info.

The Youth Services Specialist works with schools and other youth serving programs to provide youth leadership and community engagement opportunities across the county. The Hanover Youth Service Council is a group of middle and high school students selected from across the county whose purpose is to promote community involvement and volunteerism among the youth of Hanover County. The Council meets regularly to plan and conduct service projects.

A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports more than 280 nonprofits across the Peninsula through continuing education, Board Training, networking, information sharing, and expanded outreach.