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Volunteer Opportunity Websites

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

  • Logo for Reimagine CVA

    Reimagine CVA

    A local/regional directory provided by The Center for Nonprofit Excellence.

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  • Logo for United Way of Greater Charlottesville

    United Way of Greater Charlottesville

    A local/regional directory provided by United Way of Greater Charlottesville.

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  • The Center Charlottesville

    Many organizations in Charlottesville specifically seek senior volunteers because of their knowledge, skills, and talents. Many volunteer positions available in the community are listed here.

Service Clubs

Many communities have local service clubs that offer community engagement opportunities, such as Rotary Clubs.

  • Rotary Club of Charlottesville

    A global network focusing on community service, international projects (like water wells), and networking for members.

  • Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville

    Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers, both men and women, dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time.

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.

  • Cultivate Charlottesville

    Cultivate Charlottesville Food Justice Network builds racial equity in our food system through education, organizing, and advocacy. As a collective, over 25 organizations work in unique and complementary ways to build  a healthy and just food system in Charlottesville. Our work focuses on the intersection of food equity with healthy school foods, affordable housing, urban agriculture, access and markets, and food pathways transportation.

    Join us! Volunteers are essential to our success. People of all ages, backgrounds and interests are encouraged to come out.

Prominent Organizations

Often prominent organzations rely on their widespread recognition rather than posting on volunteer recruiting websites.

  • All Blessings Flow

    A faith-based, volunteer-driven organization providing medical equipment and supplies to people in need throughout Charlottesville and Central Virginia.

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  • Emergency Food Network

    Since 1973, the mission of the Emergency Food Network has been to provide food for three days of balanced meals, on the same day requested, to individuals and families in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. We operate on an honor system, providing food to people who call our office, without financial requirements or forms to fill out.

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  • Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville

    Join us by swinging a hammer, helping at the Store, walking alongside Habitat Homebuyers, and a host of other ways. Whether you are a student, retired, working a full-time job, or raising a family, we have opportunities for you to help in our mission!

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  • Ronald McDonald House Charlottesville

    Provides a “home-away-from-home” and support services for families whose children are receiving medical care, helping reduce stress during difficult health journeys.

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