Richmond, VA

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Overview

There are multiple ways to find volunteer opportunities in Richmond, VA. Some well-established organizations may expect prospective volunteers to visit their websites directly, while others—especially smaller organizations—may rely on community or national volunteer recruitment platforms.

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Service Clubs · Mutual Aid & Grassroots
Volunteering Websites

For the Richmond, VA area, here are websites that list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations.
Service Clubs

Some local service clubs and groups that offer community engagement opportunities:

  • Rotary Club of South Richmond

    The Rotary members are committed to building a better tomorrow through community service, networking, and global humanitarian projects.

  • Kiwanis Club of Richmond

    The Kiwanis Club of Richmond focuses on serving children and families through various community initiatives. Club members read to students at Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary School, award scholarship assistance to high school seniors heading to college, and organize community service projects.

  • Richmond Host Lions Club

    Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with over 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs worldwide. The club focuses on vision and hearing assistance, community service projects, and supporting local needs.
Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks

Many communities rely on grassroots and informal networks to meet urgent needs. There may be opportunities to get involved through mutual aid networks, food distribution efforts, neighborhood action teams, or other groups that aren’t often listed on volunteer platforms.

  • Mutual Aid Disaster Relief

    MAD RVA, aims to create a support system in response to COVID-19 and the effects it has had on Richmonders, including supply shortage, job losses and quarantine

  • Richmond For All

    Richmond For All is an independent political organization that fights for people-first development, high-quality public education, housing justice, environmental justice, and public safety from police violence
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Last updated: 11/21/2025

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