Fluvanna Volunteers

Organization

Volunteer Opportunities

American Red Cross
Phone:  (434) 979-7143
www.redcross.org/

If you like to help people your local Red Cross could have just the opportunity – from training to be ready to respond to disasters, to supporting a blood drive, from delivering messages to US service personnel, to connecting those displaced by disasters or conflict.

Assisting Families of Inmates
Phone:  (804) 643-2401
www.afoi.org/

As a volunteer with AFOI you are taking part in a creative and direct approach to serving families in need. You are helping to keep families together by making it possible for them to visit loved ones in remote, rural prisons.

Boy Scouts of America
Phone:  (540) 943-6675 
http://www.sjacbsa.org/

Youth are served through their Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Venturing crews and Explorer posts.  Several hundred adult volunteers in the District make this possible, supported by a professional staff.

Fluvanna County Boards and Commissions
Phone:  (434) 591-0910
www.fluvannacounty.org/bc

Seeking Fluvanna County residents who are willing to serve on various County or regional boards, commissions and committees.

Fluvanna County Historical Society
Phone:  (434) 589-7910
http://www.fluvannahistory.org/

Interested in becoming a volunteer as an Archivist, Museum Guide, Hostess, or a volunteer for special projects?  You can help preserve history and work with many interested and dedicated people.

Fluvanna County Parks & Recreation
Phone:  (434) 842-3150
www.fluvannacounty.org/parksrec

We are committed on working cooperatively in the development of our programs and amenities to identify and meet the needs of our residents. Become an active partner with us as we strive to improve the quality of life for all Fluvanna County residents through the pursuit of quality leisure services.

Fluvanna County Social Services
Phone:  (434) 842-8221 www.fluvannacounty.org/socialservices 

The Department of Social Services offers an array of services to eligible residents of Fluvanna County.

Fluvanna Leadership Development Program
http://www.fluvannaleadership.org/

To inform and educate interested residents about issues and challenges facing the county; to prepare residents for involvement and to encourage participation in keeping Fluvanna a desirable place to live, work, and enjoy life.

Fluvanna SPCA
Phone:  (434) 591-0123
www.fspca.org/

Volunteers play very important roles in helping the shelter succeed in our mission to care for and find good homes for adoptable dogs and cats.

Friends of the Library
Phone:  (434) 589-1400
www2.youseemore.com/fluvanna/   

Volunteers are always needed to serve on committees and to organize and staff various fundraising activities.  Volunteers are also needed to help the library staff provide services to patrons.

Habitat for Humanity
Phone:  (434) 589-3752
https://www.fluvannahabitat.org/

There are many ways that you can contribute to the efforts of Habitat whether you are an individual, a business, a church, or a youth group.

Hospice of the Piedmont
Phone:  (434) 817-6900
www.hopva.org/volunteer

Volunteers give of their time and energies to support Hospice of the Piedmont in a number of ways. Among them are Patient Care and Administrative Support, or become a Friend of Hospice by joining the Hospice Ambassadors.

JABA (Jefferson Area Board for Aging)
Phone:  (434) 817-5222
www.jabacares.org

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at JABA.  We recognize the contribution made by volunteers to support older adults and their families and make our community a great place to age.

JAUNT
Phone:  (434) 296-3184
www.ridejaunt.org/

Whether you're traveling to work, to shop, to the doctor’s office, or just to catch a movie, JAUNT has a route that can help you get around.

Literacy Initiatives
Phone:  (434) 842-9273
http://fluco.org/curriculum-adult-education

Provides adult education classes (classes and materials are free), and the Families Learning Together program.

MACAA (Monticello Area Community Action Agency)
Phone:  (434) 842-2521
www.macaa.org

Volunteering brings so much to the people and organizations you support.   Help the MACAA by donating your time.

Master Gardeners
Phone:  (434) 591-1955
www.fluvannamg.org/

Master Gardeners help the Extension Service solve gardening problems and teach environmentally sound practices.

Meals on Wheels
Phone:  (434) 589-1685
www.mealsonwheelsfluvanna.org 

As an independent, local organization, Fluvanna Meals on Wheels relies on contributions to support its home-delivered meals program.  We need your monetary support, your time, or your professional services.

Pregnancy Centers of Central Virginia
Phone:  (434) 979-4516
www.virginiapregnancy.org/ 

Christian pro-life ministry to help women and men who find themselves facing unexpected pregnancies.  Many volunteer opportunities ranging from event set-up to preparing mailings to peer counseling.

ReadyKids
Phone:  (434) 296-4118
www.readykidscville.org/work-with-us/volunteer

For 91 years we have helped create a brighter future for the children of central Virginia. A local nonprofit that addresses the issues of poverty, child abuse & neglect, parenting, child care quality, teen & family conflict, and early learning.

Region 10
Phone:  (434) 589-8276
www.regionten.org/

We welcome volunteers.  In order to make your experience most meaningful to you and beneficial to our consumers all volunteers must be trained through our Human Services Dept.

Rivanna Lions Club
Phone:  (434) 242-4508
Email:  LionKen24C@comcast.net

As a member of Lions Clubs International, the worlds largest service organization, the Rivanna Lions has   served Fluvanna County for over 20 years. Our primary focus is vision / hearing assistance; vision/hearing screenings, along with financial assistance to purchase eyeglasses and hearing aids for those in need within Fluvanna County. Join us in helping others less fortunate and assist in various fund raising and service projects during the year.

TaxAide
Email:  davemiller397@gmail.com

Fluvanna TaxAide team prepares tax returns in the Fluvanna Library and needs volunteers to take calls and fill out schedules, to greet people as they come in to get their taxes prepared, and to help people fill out and submit tax returns. If you get satisfaction from helping people in need, this is a rewarding opportunity for you to volunteer.

TRIAD Partnership
Phone:  (434) 589-8211   (Sheriff’s non-emerg number)
Email:  pambevins@yahoo.com
www.fluvannacounty.org/sheriff/page/triad-program

TRIAD is a cooperative effort of sheriffs/police, the state’s attorney general’s office, and senior residents and their organizations.  It is focused on reducing crimes against our most vulnerable residents, our seniors.  Volunteers are needed as committee members and also to help at TRIAD events.

Salvation Army
Phone:  (434) 295-4058
https://salvationarmypotomac.org/charlottesvilleva/

Volunteers are needed to support the Charlottesville Soup Kitchen and Thrift Store.

Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA)
Office:
434-295-7273
https://saracville.org/involved/volunteer 
Volunteers play a vital role in SARA’s mission to educate our community and assist and empower people who have experienced sexual violence.

Shelter for Help in Emergency (SHE)
Community Outreach Center: (434) 963-4676
https://www.shelterforhelpinemergency.org/get-involved/volunteer

Looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community? Interested in becoming part of an integral team dedicated to helping women and children living with abuse? The Shelter offers many volunteer opportunities for those in the community interested in helping with this important issue.

United Way (Thomas Jefferson Area)
Phone:  (434) 972-1705
http://www.cvillevolunteer.org/

For volunteers, visit our website to search for and connect with volunteer opportunities based on your schedule, interests and special skills.

Virginia Cooperative Extension
Phone:  (434) 591-1950
http://offices.ext.vt.edu/fluvanna/

VCE relies on volunteers to accomplish its mission. We believe that active resident involvement in our programs makes a difference in our success.

Virginia Department of Health  (incl. HIV/Aids)
Phone:  (434) 591-1960
www.vdh.virginia.gov/mrc/

Whatever your experience or training, your community needs you.  In Virginia there are 31 Medical Reserve Corps units and more than 12,500 volunteers.  Learn more about the local MRC unit in your area.

Volunteer Match
www.volunteermatch.org/

Bringing good people and good causes together is what we do.  We offer resources to get you started and keep you going.  Let us help you find a cause that needs your help.