Opportunities From: PATH Volunteer Hub

Join our team and serve as a Board Member, while supporting our mission of providing the homeless and low income area residents access to safe affordable housing. We are seeking individuals from the Culpeper, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock areas who are committed to monitoring and strengthening programs to meet the housing needs of low income residents and to assist in improving the financial stability of the agency. 

Do good and feel good while social distancing!

We’ve noticed lots of folks talking about using their “social distancing” time to finally tackle some things they’ve been meaning to do forever… like cleaning out their closets and setting aside things to donate. If that’s you, we’re guessing you’ll stumble across some shoes and clothing you forgot you had—and will never wear again. And if you do, we’ll take ‘em.

Here's why: the average person in North America throws away 70 pounds of textiles every year. That’s 21 billion pounds of extra waste dumped in our landfills every year! And the EPA estimates only 15% is donated or recycled.

Since 2006, our amazing supporters have diverted 59 million pounds of shoes and clothing from landfills.

Soles4Souls Mission:

Soles4Souls disrupts the cycle of poverty by creating sustainable jobs and providing relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the organization repurposes product supply its micro-enterprise, disaster relief and direct assistance programs. Since 2006, we have distributed more than 35 million pairs of shoes in 127 countries and generated over $250 million in economic impact. A non-profit social enterprise, Soles4Souls earns more than 70% of its income and commits 100% of donations to programs.

Volunteer Project:

Thank you for your kindness, support and understanding. The communities we serve still need our assistance and we thank you for helping us continue our mission. Please take care of yourself and one another!

Here are the steps for conducting a shoe drive:

At SMU we offer single mothers an opportunity to learn and grow in ways that otherwise would not be available to them. We aim to build a community of support and growth for all our members and their family.

If you are an experienced professional and are interested in leading an educational workshop to support these Moms, please let us know by clicking the respond key above.  Someone will be in touch to discuss potential dates and subject matter topics with you.  Some useful subject topics are as follows....

We hold these educational offerings once a month on the third Tuesday of each month from 6p-8p.  This is a great way to share your skills, sharpen your public speaking and help our area single Mom's in need.   

Retired?

Stay at home parent?

Employed full-time?

Looking for something to do to give back to OUR community?

 Join People Inc.’s Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Culpeper! We are looking for VOLUNTEERS ages 21 and up. Volunteers work directly with children going through abuse and neglect cases in the Culpeper Juvenile Domestic and Relations Court.

DON’T WAIT – come be part of our inaugural class!

If this sounds interesting to you, please click on the respond key above and Bri Taylor will be in touch with you to answer any additional questions and send you an application!

bataylor@peopleinc.net

Ashes2Art has a request to create a green space at a Fairfax County fire station this month. We would love help designing and building the green space as well as helping with the fine arts aspect. This will be an important space where these men and women can decompress and enjoy their surroundings. WE would LOVE some help with this and other projects!!! Thanks!

Do you have a heart for listening, helping people explore their positive options, and providing and holding a vision for them while they grow?  The rewards are never-ending when we watch people live up to their potential.  Let us know if this speaks to you!

Join our enthusiastic team of volunteers and be a public ambassador for our center.  Your role can include some or all of the following tasks:

1. Research community events in Fauquier, Rappahannock, and Prince William Counties.

2. Pool from our volunteers to field your team to be present at community events.

3. Set up information tables at events with goodies from the center to display and talk about.

4. Sit back, relax and enjoy meeting new people and spreading the message of how good life is!!

This role is a fun way to get involved at the Warrenton Pregnancy Center.  We have an extensive video and digital education program for new moms-to-be!!  Your job is to get them started in the program, keep them on track, and monitor their progress.  The program has intrinsic learning qualities but is also linked to our "baby boutique" where the moms can receive many material resources as rewards for their commitment to learning.  Our material resources include maternity clothes, car seats, cribs, diapers, formula and amazingly cute baby clothes, among other items!! 

In our effort to match community talent with the needs of our non-profit community, PATH is always looking for skilled volunteers who wish to share their time. 

The position of PATH Foundation Program Research Volunteer will assist PATH Foundation staff with identifying resources and researching topics requested by staff.   

Upon completion of background check and response to this opportunity, someone will be in touch to forward you an application and set up an interview.   

Our animal shelter cares for more than 500 ferrets each year.  We typically have between 50-80 ferrets at any given time.  The amount of effort to provide care and maintenance for these animals is immense and we need help! 

We are seeking volunteers to perform various tasks:  feeding, cleaning, routine health care, socialization, enrichment, rehabilitation, and more.  We also need support at our frequent adoption events. 

The only prerequisite requirement is that you must love animals.

Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Nirvana Ridge Ferret Rescue is the only facility in Virginia that unconditionally accepts these animals free of charge and provides them the level of quality food, housing, socialization, physical care, and veterinary care that they deserve.  Our staff is dedicated to ensuring that these animals are safe, healthy and happy.   Our goal is to place all ferrets into loving caring homes.  No ferret left behind.

Help a learner with reading, math or social studies. You will be trained and provided with materials for teaching. You can also add in individual lessons that apply to your learner. Our newest learner is 74 years old and wants to be able to read to his grandson!

Our foster families are the backbone of this organization. They provide a much-needed temporary home for a rescued dog or cat until a permanent home is found. Learn more about becoming a WAAAG foster parent here.  If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond to this opportunity and we will connect you to the WAAAG foster application, so we can match a foster dog or cat to you, your home and your lifestyle.

Help us set up tents and tables. Provide information to passerby. Sell merchandise. Interact and be friendly with other volunteers and event attendees. We will show you everything you need to know for each specific event. There will be an event coordinator on hand to instruct you for each position. We have many fun and recurring events like Bingo, Dog Jogs, and special occasion events. Feel free to ask if you have further questions! :) 

The Museum is looking for individuals who are passionate about the U.S. Army and sharing the stories of the men and women who have worn the Army uniform throughout our nation’s history. There will be a variety of volunteer opportunities, such as visitor services, special events, tours, education, gardening, and administration.  We are building a diverse group of volunteers with varied backgrounds and experiences. Specific educational degrees or work experience are not required.  All are encouraged to apply to volunteer!

Through the application process, you’ll have the opportunity to share your skills, interests, and abilities; and together, we will match you to a suitable volunteer position. Volunteer opportunities are available to all those who meet the qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin. There will be required training for all volunteers and some volunteer positions may require additional, specialized training. Initially, we will accept volunteer applications from those who are 18 years of age or older.

Roles that we need filled:

Visitor Experience Ambassador:  May include but not limited to:  Scan admission tickets; Greet, orient and assist visitors in the public spaces of the museum and answer questions;  Provide customer service at the front desk in the NMUSA lobby; Assist with crowd control management as required;  Resolve or escalate visitor issues or complaints in accordance with the NMUSA policy; Assist visitors with accessibility issues.; Provide coat check services;  Notify appropriate museum, security, IT, or facility staff of issues as necessary;  Assist with other general functions as needed

Gallery Docent: Gallery Docents are volunteers who will be stationed at specific locations throughout each of the NMUSA galleries. This individual will welcome visitors to that specific area in the gallery, and professionally handle all visitor inquiries. They will ensure that visitors have an in-depth understanding of a specific topic and/or artifact(s), as chosen by the NMUSA Exhibits Staff. Notify appropriate staff (e.g. security, IT, or facility staff) of any issues with the museum as necessary.

Departmental Volunteer: May assist in various departments throughout the Museum, duties may include the following:  Monitor telephone calls; Research and draft answers to Request for Information (RFI);  Assist with various administrative duties;  Assist with departmental special projects.

Outreach Volunteer:  Enhance and assist the design and development of materials to promote the Museum and Museum events/programs to identified communities of interest and provide assistance with distributing the materials to these audiences.  Some events may be offsite from the actual building location. Volunteers may distribute collateral material and promotional goods as boots on the ground advocates to the Museum’s overall mission

Docent Tour Guide:  Docents are volunteers who will provide overarching guided tours of the entire Museum’s exhibits.  They should be able to provide a broad, general history covering each gallery topic, but also specific information to the visitor on individual artifacts and stories.

Experiential Learning Center: Operate the NMUSA Experiential Learning Center and Fort Discover alongside museum professional staff.  Help prepare materials in support of specific events, programs, and activities.  Facilitate activities and craft projects, focused exhibit tours, and help address visitor questions, as needed.

Special Events Volunteers:  Volunteers will provide event support to the special events’ team. Events will range in scale from intimate networking events, meetings, and weddings to larger military gala functions and outdoor events. Specific duties depend on the particular event and may require support in both interior and exterior environment.  Types of support may include but not limited to:  Registration and/or ticketing; general event assistance and event “runners”; parking guides; event set up and tear down.

If any of these volunteer roles interest you, please indicate by clicking on the respond key above.  Someone will be in touch with you with details on how to apply through our volunteer portal.   

The Department of Social Work is seeking to recruit volunteer research assistants for a study of the impact of music on dementia in older adults.  Volunteer research assistants must have their own cars to drive to nursing facilities.  The time commitment is two times per week for 3 hours per session for 7 weeks. Start dates will be staggered from mid-April into May and June. A training session for all research assistants will be held in early April.  Each research assistant will be assigned to one nursing facility. At the facility, the volunteer will meet with 3 persons with dementia individually for 60 minutes to help them listen to music that is personal to them. While the person with dementia is listening to the music, the research assistant will observe and record any emotion or behavior changes that occur.  This is a wonderful opportunity to bring joy and pleasure to a group of people who are very ill, while gaining valuable professional experience for a resume.   We will be serving 12 local facilities (within 30 minutes of GMU), and 8 distant facilities (more than 45 minutes from GMU) in Front Royal, Warrenton, Luray, Winchester, Culpeper, and Woodstock.  If interested, please respond to this opportunity and someone will be in touch with you to discuss your availability and desired location.  For more information about our study and to see video of the Music & Memory program, go to musicmem.gmu.edu

These members focus on assisting the department with the various fundraising events that we hold throughout the year, such as our monthly breakfast and our annual Open House. They can also assist with administrative functions within the department. These members are not expected to respond to 911 emergencies but can obtain free CPR training. 

Schedules are flexible, give as much or as little time as you are able to while giving back to your community in a rewarding way!

Applicants must be able to pass a background check that is mandated by the Commonwealth of Virginia's Office of Emergency Services. 

Do you want to learn to help your community? No experience is required and all training is free. Learn to become an EMT or Firefighter and give back to your community in an exciting and rewarding way! 

We offer flexible schedules that can meet your time requirements.  

Applicants must be able to pass a background check that is mandated by the Commonwealth of Virginia's Office of Emergency Services. 

We are looking for someone to help us with the project of designing a new school brochure.

EMTs are the basic prehospital healthcare providers. EMTs respond to a variety of emergencies and provide care to patients. EMTs are vital in our organization as the vast majority of our calls are medical. Members certified as EMTs also have the opportunity to attend additional courses to become certified as advanced care providers. 

Positions in our department are very flexible as far as hours go. Members are encouraged to volunteer as many hours as they are comfortable with but we do not have minimum hours. All fire and rescue training is paid for entirely by the department including EMT, Firefighting, driver training, and any advanced level courses. The best thing about volunteer departments is that we do not require any level of prior experience and encourage members to become well educated in any area. 

Our firefighters are very important members. Members respond to a wide variety of fires including house fires, vehicle fires, and wild fires. Our firefighters are well trained and provided the best equipment available to make their jobs as safe as possible. Members who become firefighters also typically receive training on things like vehicle extrication and various rope and technical rescue components. 

Positions in our department are very flexible as far as hours go. Members are encouraged to volunteer as many hours as they are comfortable with but we do not have minimum hours. All fire and rescue training is paid for entirely by the department including EMT, Firefighting, driver training, and any advanced level courses. The best thing about volunteer departments is that we do not require any level of prior experience and encourage members to become well educated in any area. 

Help cure hunger by volunteering to sponsor a food drive at your school, business, or organization to support The Salvation Army food pantry. The Salvation Army provides valuable meal supplementation while helping those in need in our community maintain their independence and dignity. 

Collect non-perishable food items such as rice, pasta, cereal, oatmeal, granola bars, crackers, instant potatoes, pancake mix & syrup, peanut butter & jelly, and canned meat, soup, fruit & vegetables. Signs for food collection boxes are provided.

Fauquier SPCA Wish List

*Canned Dog Food (Chicken)

*Canned Cat Food (Pate style)

*Non Clumping Clay Cat Litter

*Liquid Laundry Detergent

*Bleach

*Paper Towels

*Disinfecting Wipes

*42 gallon– Contractor Trash Bags

*13– Gallon Trash Bags

*Rawhide Bones

*Milk Bone Dog Biscuits (Large)

  Dog Training Treats

  Liquid Dish Soap (Dawn only)

  Choke Chains

  Leather Leashes

  Heavy Duty Dog Toys

  Cat Toys

  Metal Pooper-Scoopers (See Amazon List)

  Scotch & masking tape

  Copy paper

  Batteries, AA, AAA & 9 volt 

  Postage Stamps, 1st Class & Postcard 

  Softsoap Antibacterial Hand Soap  - large refill bottle

  Bottled Water

  Used Cars and Trucks

  Aluminum Cans - Beer & Soda cans only

  Cell Phones (working or broken)

Spay/Neuter Clinic

    Alcohol

    Distilled Water

    Puppy Pads

   Baby blankets

   Blankets

   Beach towels

* These items are priority and everyday use

          Please check out our Amazon wish list found here

Description: WYSC is looking for volunteers to coach volleyball teams during the season's fall league! There are several age division ranging from 7 - 16 year olds. After registering as a volunteer please contact WYSC to see which divisions need coaches and/or request an age division. Games & practices take place at local FCPS schools.

Qualifications: Some volleyball knowledge is required and a love for being around youth and encouraging a healthy lifestyle through athletics! After registering as a coach, a background check will be run on each coach. If under 18 yrs old, you must first go through the WYSC "Athletic Mentor" program before registering as a head coach. 

Time Requirements: Your team will have one practice a week during the weekdays and one game on Saturdays. When registering on the WYSC website as a coach, you may request certain practice times and days. The 2018 season runs from Sept. 17th - Nov. 17th.

After signing up on PATH, volunteers must register at WYSC.org as well. This will allow you to view your team roster and contacts.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS please email us at info@wysc.org or call our gym (540)347-9972

Description: WYSC is looking for volunteers to coach soccer teams during the season's fall league! There are several age division ranging from U4 - high school age. After registering as a volunteer please contact WYSC to see which divisions need coaches and/or request an age division. Located at the Athey soccer complex, ext to the WARF.

Qualifications: Some soccer knowledge is required and a love for being around youth and encouraging a healthy lifestyle through athletics! After registering as a coach, a background check will be run on each coach. If under 18 yrs old, you must first go through the WYSC "Athletic Mentor" program before registering as a head coach. 

Time Requirements: Your team will have one practice a week during the weekdays and one game on the weekend. Weekend games are held on either Saturday mornings or Sunday evenings. When registering on the WYSC website as a coach, you may request certain practice times and days & game day preference. The 2018 season runs from Aug. 20th - Sept 9th.

After signing up on PATH, volunteers must register at WYSC.org as well. This will allow you to view your team roster and contacts.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS please email us at info@wysc.org or call our gym (540)347-9972

Volunteers will be trained in effective communication and use of iPods and other devices used in order to help mentor people suffering with Dementia and Alzheimer's through music and conversation. Volunteers will visit preselected locations and use the already purchased iPods to help engage residents in conversation. The volunteer's will take notes on the responses and reactions given. During this interaction rapport is built, and it encourages cognitive thoughts and responses, and in some cases this can bring back precious times family members may have lost.

Souls in Harmony is seeking volunteers, individuals, and groups to provide Music/Sing alongs at multipleSenior centers. As well as nursing homes in the five county areas as a part of our music outreach program. 

The Fauquier SPCA organizes fundraising events to promote adoptions throughout the year.  These event typically take place on weekends.  Volunteers are needed to help spread the good news about what our shelter does and services we provide.  Though knowledge and training will be provided, good communication skills are a plus. Volunteers help with handling the animals that are taken to these events and assist with light set up and take down responsibilities.

Volunteers who respond to this opportunity, after filling out an application and receiving training, will be placed on an on-call list to be notified when these events occur to determine availability.  Volunteer shifts typically run 3-4 hours. Hours can be flexible and very with each event. 

To fill out an application, please click here          

Volunteers transport Rappahannock County seniors on first and/or third Fridays to run errands/shop in Culpeper, Warrenton or Front Royal.

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Little Fork Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company supporting members fulfill vital functions related to the operations of the Company, including finances and accounting, communications, and tech support and volunteer a minimum of 48 hours of service a year.

Responsible for working in Noah's Ark Thrift Stores in Bealeton and Marshall locations. Duties include stocking shelves, sorting clothes, pricing merchandise and possible some cashiering. 

Must have good customer service skills, be able to organize merchandise and handle donations from donors. Cashiering experience not necessary. 

Volunteer needed for Noah's Ark Outreach facility. This facility donates free household items, clothing and furniture to the less fortunate. 

Duties include: Organizing furniture, sorting and hanging clothes, helping clients with merchandise requests and keep location clean and tidy. 

Volunteer needed to drive Community Touch, truck 1-3 times a week 2-6 hours a day.

Duties include:  Picking up furniture every Thursday from 9am-4-pm. Dropping trash at dump and small miscellaneous duties involving usage of truck.   Must have valid drivers license and good driving record. Be able to lift up to 40lbs. 

We need you to work in one of our senior centers located in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock counties! Opportunities vary with each center and the needs of the day and may include helping with day-to-day operations, helping with social activities, assisting at lunchtime and cleanup, or assisting with special projects, fundraising, or events. Centers are open four days a week from 10:00am until 2:00pm.

If you have musical talent or like to teach crafts, perform magic, or otherwise entertain others, we want to hear from you. Our seniors love to learn new things and welcome entertainers!

Our farm is run with just one employee, all other labor comes from volunteers. No experience is required and there is no age limit, however minor age children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. This is helping with all phases of vegetable production, planting, weeding, harvesting. This is physical work outdoors that requires lifting and walking across uneven ground. Our hours change throughout the year due to weather and different seasonal task. To receive weekly notices of our posted work hours please contact our volunteer coordinator at http://www.fc-mg.org/educationfarmsignup.html  and ask to be added to our contact list. All of the produce we grow is donated to local food banks.

This is a long term project that does not necessarily have to be completed by one person.  We have 2700 Kid Pan Alley recorded songs along with many pictures that need organizing and cataloging.  After having been oriented in the position, this volunteer opportunity could be completely remotely.  Though a musical background is not necessary it may be helpful.  A passion for music is a must.    

We are looking for a board member with an interest in and preferably fund raising experience.

Our dynamic board meets quarterly with various committee meetings as required in between 

This volunteer will process release forms for Kid Pan Alley bookings and field e-mails as well as other forms of communication.  You will be trained and gain experience working in Salesforce, a very popular large business contact management software. This volunteer should love organization and have great communication skills. 

Hours can be flexible.

Respond to emergencies when dispatched as a firefighter or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). All active volunteer firefighters are also required to maintain a minimum of twelve hours of participation per month, in addition to required training. These hours can be obtained by attending training or other official Department functions.

We are one of the few volunteer companies in the Commonwealth that require certification and are proud of our endeavor to provide trained, certified personnel to respond to all emergencies. Interested active volunteers should contact us in advance to arrange for the required training. Little Fork Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company pays the costs of all volunteer training.

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) respond to emergencies when dispatched.  All EMTs are also required to maintain a minimum of twelve hours of participation per month, in addition to required training. These hours can be obtained by attending training or other official Department functions.

We are one of the few volunteer fire and rescue companies in the Commonwealth that require certification and are proud of our endeavor to provide trained, certified personnel to respond to all emergencies. Interested active volunteers should contact us in advance to arrange for the required training. Little Fork Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company pays the costs of all volunteer training.

Clara's Faith House Food Pantry is actively looking for volunteers to help distribute food for the less fortunate. The food pantry is open on Saturdays's from 9am to 12pm. Sometimes food needs to picked up a the local Food Lion but is not necessary.