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Check out various ways to get involved in your community through opportunities from area nonprofits and other service organizations around Grounds, in Charlottesville, and beyond.

Want to go further and connect to public service as a personal commitment, a lifelong practice, and even a career? Check out Public Service Pathways.

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Want to submit a call for volunteers? Have a service event you'd like to promote? Submit your opportunity here and we'll promote it to University students.
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US Quadball National Cup 2025

Richmon, VA
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Volunteers or Talents Needed. we are looking for story tellers Presenters and any other talents you would like to share with our community. our residents at the Barclay would really appreciate the talents shared. Please reach out to Amanda Shifflett at 434-255-0996

Volunteers Needed

Charlottesville VA

The Barclay of Charlottesville VA, a senior living facility, is looking for volunteers or those with talents to assist in engagement at all levels. The mission is to make every day an enriching one.

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https://www.healthyhomesfair.org/

Healthy Homes Fair Volunteer

2001 E Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003

The Healthy Homes Fair is a one-day event dedicated to showcasing solutions for creating healthy and sustainable living spaces. From energy efficiency and green building practices to healthy home products and resources, the fair will offer something for everyone. 

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VISAS Spring 2025 Flyer for Volunteers and English Learners

Join VISAS: Connect Cultures, Share Your English Language Skills

VISAS is a free program connecting UVA’s international community with volunteers to practice English, build relationships, and share cultures. Volunteer opportunities include VISAS Cafe, Language Consultant, Workplace English Partner, Media Consultant, and various ESL class assistant roles.

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Literacy Volunteers is seeking compassionate volunteers to tutor area adults in reading, writing, and speaking English. No teaching experience required. We'll train you!

Change a life through literacy! Become a literacy volunteer!

Jefferson School City Center, 233 4th St NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle is seeking volunteer tutors. Many of our students are refugees and immigrants trying to better their lives in their new community.

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Reclaimed Hope Initiative Volunteer Opportunities

Charlottesville, Virginia

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There is a blue and white background with a headshot of a yellow lab puppy looking up with a tilted head and perked ears. The text reads "Help me learn to be a good guide dog! www.guidingeyes.org" @GuidingEyes on Facebook and Instagram

Help Guide Dog Puppies in Training!

Charlottesville VA (as part of the Richmond region)

We are looking for dog lovers to help support our guide dog puppies during their puppy training period (puppies range from 2 months to 16 months old).

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Inspire Local Kids in a Fun and Dynamic Environment

524 East Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Volunteers play an invaluable role in helping the Virginia Discovery Museum fulfill its mission through their time and talents.
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MOVE: Volunteer Translators Supporting Our Community

The Multilingual Outreach Volunteer Effort (MOVE) helps bridge language gaps in the Charlottesville community. Volunteers translate and interpret for local non-profits and UVA units, assisting those with limited English and digital resources.

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Join VISAS: Connect Cultures, Share Your English Language Skills

Join the VISAS (Volunteers with International Students, Staff, and Scholars) program to support English language learners in the UVA community!

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Become a Part of Something Greater with Venture Mentors

Virtual or In-Person Options available!

As a Mentor with LearnServe International, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of student changemakers across the DMV area!

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Bread Across Borders

Sort Food on Sundays

Near Downtown Charlottesville
Bread Across Borders is an all-volunteers organization that started in 2020 during the lockdown with the delivery model - of distributing bread to different families.
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