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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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FIRST Tech Challenge Charlottesville Qualifier

Albemarle High School

FIRST Chesapeake uses robots as the vehicle to bring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) based leadership opportunities to youth.

Competitions are fast-paced, fun, full of music and cheering fans.

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is Looking for Volunteers

Various locations

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide needs volunteers to serve as Tax Counselors and Greeters for low and middle-income taxpayers Feb-April in the Charlottesville, Nelson, Fluvanna and Louisa areas. No experience necessary. Training provided.

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Reclaimed Hope Initiative Volunteer Opportunities

Charlottesville, Virginia

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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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