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Ready to Volunteer? Start Here.
Volunteering looks different for everyone. Some people give a Saturday morning. Others lend a professional skill, bring their family along, or organize a team from work. Whatever time you have, there’s a nonprofit in our region that needs it. Start by exploring the causes you care about, then browse the projects below.
Types of Volunteer Projects
Ways to Volunteer
There are a variety of ways to give back with your time! Explore Done In A Day projects, Do-It-Yourself projects, Skills-Based volunteering, and more.
Group Volunteering
Volunteer with friends, family, coworkers or other civic groups. Our website makes it easy to organize teams to volunteer collectively.
Youth Volunteering
There are many opportunities for youth to volunteer independently or for families to volunteer together. Youth can easily begin learning about and supporting local nonprofits on CFengage.
Done In A Day Projects
Feel more connected to your community. Get hands on with causes you care about. Meet other Changemakers.
Skills-Based Volunteering
Put your expertise and skills to work by volunteering with nonprofit organizations.
Court-Ordered Volunteering
Complete your mandated volunteer hours by using our engagement center to find the right opportunity.
Become a Volunteer
Becoming a volunteer is easy! Follow the simple steps to register and create your account. You'll be able to explore the opportunities and projects that nonprofits have listed, and begin supporting a cause you care about!
Stories of Volunteerism
"In 2022, Goochland Cares volunteers donated 18,897 hours valued at $651,702. That’s just part of the story. Every week volunteers make it possible for clients to select food for their families rather than getting pre-packed bags. They build ramps for clients to have safe access to their homes. They provide medical care for those without health insurance. In the words of a client, 'They make me feel like someone cares.' In the words of a volunteer, 'I get much more than I give.' Volunteers don’t just help us extend our budget; they help us expand our reach."
Diane Reale
Chief Operating Officer of Goochland Cares
"The first thing my family could do on our own time was the do-it-yourself volunteer project. It was a lovely opportunity to not only feel like we were getting involved in doing something productive, but it was also a great way to get our children involved. It’s easy, because we can go shopping and assemble kits on our own time and have real conversations about what the needs are in Richmond and how we as a family can help. We really love this community and want to see it succeed."
Elizabeth Dolan-Wright
Community Foundation Donor & Volunteer
"Working with and not for communities we care about, where we all have chances to bring forth talents, skills, and passions, is how we best work towards communities where we all thrive."
Kim Dean-Anderson
Senior Associate Director of Community Relationships at the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement
Explore the Volunteer Opportunities
Time is a valuable gift that helps our nonprofit partners expand their capacity to serve more in our community. There are hundreds of volunteer opportunities where you can make a difference. Check out our volunteer calendar and filter for the issues, times or organizations that fit your needs.
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