Opportunities From: PATH Volunteer Hub

The Rappahannock Pantry needs help every Saturday from 9 am - 2:30 pm to help stock shelves,assist clients with shopping, and carrying groceries to their car.  Please call Laura Lucas or Shauna Volmrich at 540.987.5090 to confirm your time.

Do you enjoy spending time with older adults and want to make a positive impact? 

Become a Friendly Visitor with Rapp at Home!

Your Impact

You'll be directly supporting Rapp at Home's mission to help seniors in Rappahannock County feel safe and well. Did you know that social isolation is a serious health concern for older adults? By becoming a friendly visitor, you can help combat this!

What You'll Do

Visit aging adults in their homes

Call them regularly

Send them cards or letters

Be a Listening Ear

As a friendly visitor, you'll be a source of companionship and support for your new friend. Share meals, watch movies, play games, or simply chat – find activities you both enjoy!

Here are some tips for your volunteer experience:

It's okay to be nervous! Let your friend know if you're feeling apprehensive. It can help you both relax.

Focus on your friend. Remember, the goal is to build a friendship.

Just be yourself! There's no script for being a good friend. Just show genuine interest and listen.

Encourage conversation. Let your friend talk about their life, even if it's difficult.

Most importantly, have fun! Enjoy getting to know your new friend.

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

Here's what you can expect

After you respond to this opportunity,our volunteer coordinator will be in touch to provide more details and a brief phone interview.

After that, if it is decided this is a good match for you, we will conduct a background check.

Once the background check is completed and cleared, position orientation and training will be provided

We encourage monthly in-person visits with additional check-ins in between.

You'll have regular communication with the volunteer coordinator.  

Goals of Position:

As a Hero Driver, you will ensure that older Veterans maintain access to essential services, social connection, and quality of life by providing transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores, social outings, and other destinations. Your contribution will reduce isolation, improve access to healthcare, and help aging Veterans live more independently.

Hero Drivers have helped hundreds of aging Veterans regain access to vital care, reconnect with friends and fellow Veterans, and maintain their independence. Your commitment ensures that no Veteran is left behind simply because they cannot drive.

Training and ongoing support provided. 

Locations Served by Hero Drivers: Primary service areas: Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock, Madison, and Orange counties. Occasional trips to VA hospitals in West Virginia or other locations

To Apply: Click here MyImpactPage - Hero's Bridge

Goals of Position:
Friendly Callers play a vital role in combating isolation and supporting the mental wellness of veterans through compassionate outreach. By offering a listening ear, they provide emotional support, companionship, and a powerful reminder that someone cares.

Friendly Callers have made meaningful connections that brighten lives and ease loneliness. By being a consistent, caring presence, they help veterans feel seen, valued, and supported one conversation at a time.

Each call is unique, some may last just a couple of minutes, while others turn into rich, heartfelt conversations about anything and everything. No matter the length, every call matters and contributes to building a stronger, more connected community.

Locations Served: Nationwide

To Apply: Click here MyImpactPage - Hero's Bridge

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank receives nourishing food from more than 1,100 food drives each year.

Hosting a food drive is a fun and engaging way to fill the shelves with nutritious food to distribute to families experiencing hunger. Food drives are also a way to educate the public about the need in our community. We’re proud to partner with you, and thank you.

More information on our website: https://www.brafb.org/get-involved/be-a-hunger-hero/host-food-drive/

Questions or concerns? Please contact us at fooddrives@brafb.org.

Encompass Community Supports your Area Agency on Aging, is seeking volunteers for “Two’s Company,” our new Friendly Visitor/Support Service! Volunteers Needed During your visits, you can: Play cards or board games Get to know each other Listen to music Share a meal Write letters to friends & family As a vetted volunteer, you will receive training before meeting the older adults you’ll be visiting/calling. You will also have access to ongoing support and supervision from the Two’s Company team during your time providing services. TWO’S COMPANY FRIENDLY VISITOR / CALLER SUPPORT Questions? Lola Walker, lwalker@ecsva.org, (540) 825-3100 x3358 or Christine Wilson, cwilson@ecsva.org, (540) 825-3100 x3013 Encompass Community Supports does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law, in employment matters and in its programs and services Are you interested? We would love to speak with you! Make someone’s day and make your day, too! As a Friendly Visitor, you will be paired with an older adult in your area for weekly visits in their home or through a phone call. Many of the participating older adults may not have friends or family nearby and have trouble leaving the house on their own, so they end up spending most of their time alone. By volunteering with Two’s Company, you can brighten your older neighbor’s day and give them something to look forward to.

During your visits, you can: Play cards or board games Get to know each other Listen to music Share a meal Write letters to friends & family As a vetted volunteer, you will receive training before meeting the older adults you’ll be visiting/calling. You will also have access to ongoing support and supervision from the Two’s Company team during your time providing services. TWO’S COMPANY FRIENDLY VISITOR / CALLER SUPPORT Questions? Lola Walker, lwalker@ecsva.org, (540) 825-3100 x3358 or Christine Wilson, cwilson@ecsva.org, (540) 825-3100 x3013