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

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  Reimagine CVA

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

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  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.

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

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. 

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.