Volunteering

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United Way of Greater Williamsburg wants to make it easier for you to get involved in the community. We want to connect you to high quality volunteer experiences that you can share with your friends, family and fellow co-workers.

Get instant access to individual and group volunteer opportunities through Volunteer Solutions. After registering, when you see an opportunity you think is the right fit, simply click on the interest link of the opportunity to connect with the agency.

CLICK HERE to read our Volunteer Thank You Newsletter.

HELP NEEDED FOR JUNE:

To volunteer for the following 3 events, please email Bette Faye Poythress-King [ This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ] or call 757-272-2595

  • Tues, 8 June, 7-9pm, Self Advocacy Meeting, Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 215 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg 23185:  5 more volunteers needed to assist with class about “Water” and serve snack – 6:30pm. 
  • Tues, 15 June,  7-9pm, Arts & Crafts, King of Glory Lutheran Church, 4897 Longhill Rd, Williamsburg 23185:
    **24 more volunteers** needed to help clients complete “Flowers, Pens, & Pots” project – 6:30pm.
  • Wed, 30 June, 7-9pm, Bowling, Williamsburg AMF Lanes, 5544 Olde Town Rd, Williamsburg 23188: 
    12 more volunteers     needed to help 50 participants bowl three games, coordinate food service, escorts – 6:30pm.


Corporate Volunteer Involvement:

  • Increased productivity and company morale
  • Bolstering of team spirit among participating employees
  • Exposure in the community
  • Greater understanding of the needs of the community

United Way of Greater Williamsburg is committed to helping our corporate partners find easy ways to get connected:

  • Link to Volunteer Solutions from your corporate intranet.

  • Form a team and join us for special events (like Day of Caring).

  • Get a group together! Check out our group projects.

  • Be a leader. Become a board or community care team member. Call Sharron Cornelius at 253-2264 for more information.

Community Agency Partners:

 

Organizations looking for volunteers can register online to promote their opportunities to a larger audience.

The process is simple and the benefits are substantial: 

  • You gain an immediate presence on the Web - your organization gets the exposure it needs

  • Your opportunities reach a large audience

  • It's easy to use and maintain

  • You can drive traffic to your existing web site

  • Enhanced recruiting frees staff for other tasks

Agencies can register and explore United Way of Greater Williamsburg's Volunteer Solutions or call Zena Myall at 757-253-2264

 

Historic Triangle Jamestown 2007 Host Commitee, Volunteer Coordination Sub-Committee

To learn more about the Virginia Volunteer Awards CLICK HERE

 

 

Volunteer Opportunities Available that are not yet linked to Volunteer Solutions:
(please note, these will eventually be phased out as the agencies register on line through Volunteer Solutions.) 

AVALON

Numerous volunteer opportunities including yard work, cleaning transitional apartments, etc.
18 and over please (under 18 if the hours are needed for school)

call (757) 258-9362.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL

Seeking mature adults for several placements at the Hospital including volunteers to be "guardians" to patients who are unable to make decisions for his/her care. This job does not require more than 12 hours (12 hours min. per year - more than that is up to you). You must get to know the patient, attend his/her Treatment Team meetings, makes decisions for the patient (with the assistance of a social worker) and sign paperwork. The process for being approved through the State Attorney General's office takes about one year.

call (757) 253-5322.

  

Dream Catchers Therapeutic Riding Center

Volunteers 14 years and older are needed to help keep the riding center operating. They provide valuable assistance by helping with safety, horse handling, barn maintenance, and working with riders.

call (757) 566-1775


Williamsburg Aids Network

Offer a variety of volunteer opportunities, including mailings, clerical work, providing out-reach materials to the community, participating in the agency's events.  Need committed volunteers who can work at least one half day a week, if not more.

call (757) 220-4606


JCC Office of Volunteer Services

To engage citizens in local government through volunteer opportunities that enhance services provided by county departments. Located in a variety of departments within the county government such as Parks and Recreation, Police and Fire Auxiliary, Social Services, Olde Towne Medical Center, etc.

call (757) 253-6660


APVA Preservation Virginia at Historic Jamestowne

Year-round adult volunteer opportunities at Historic Jamestowne as Jamestown Rediscovery interpreters or museum store assistants. Training in February.

call (757) 229-0412


Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Adults and youth volunteers, ages 11 and above, support the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation throughout the year in a variety of areas. Location Jamestown Settlement, Yorktown, Victory Center and various other locations

call (757) 253-4034


PKD Foundation

Chapter Volunteers are needed to help with one or more of the following: fundraising, media outreach, educating about PKD, securing corporate support and offering PKD patient support. We also need to recruit a Chapter Coordinator to help start and lead the Tidewater Chapter.

email:  This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  or call 1-800-753-2837 ext. 112

Sentara-Williamsburg Community Hospital

Students (junior ages 14 and up, college) adult and family volunteers support the hospital’s mission of “we continuously improve health in our community and the region we serve through teamwork and compassionate care.” The hospital also offers a summer youth volunteer program. Volunteers need references and annual tuberculosis test (hospital provides free). Parent/guardian permission required for youth volunteers. Fee Annual fee of $10 to join the Williamsburg Community Hospital Auxilary, there is no fee to join the volunteer team.

call (757) 259-6191

Patriots Colony

Volunteer opportunities in special projects, individual visits, group activities, transportation, leading activities, plus more. Students must be at least 16.
call (757) 220-9000

Williamsburg Botanical Garden at Freedom Park 

Has volunteer gardening opportunities, 9am to 3pm the second Saturday of every month.  Take gardening gloves, hand tools or rake, shovel, hoe, etc.  Email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or call 220-0910 for more information. 

Links to Other Volunteer Resources

William & Mary Student Volunteer Services http://www.wm.edu/studentactivities/service/

Network Williamsburg http://www.networkwilliamsburg.com

 

Volunteer Williamsburg - linking highly skilled volunteers with high level volunteer needs http://www.volunteerwilliamsburg.org

Points of Light Foundation/Hands on Network http://www.1-800-volunteer.org/1800Vol/OpenIndexAction.do

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