Volunteer Fair
Saturday, September 7, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Event Highlights:
- Networking Opportunities: Meet and connect with a diverse array of community members who are passionate about volunteering.
- Tabeling: Set up a table to display your organization’s mission, current projects, and volunteer opportunities. Also a great opportunity to recruit for board positions!
- Resource Sharing: Introduce yourself to other organizations who may be doing similar work to pool resources and collaborate. Exchange ideas, resources, and best practices with other volunteer organizations.
Who Should Attend:
- Community members looking for volunteer opportunities
Why Participate:
- For Organizations: Gain visibility, recruit volunteers, and network with other groups.
- For Volunteers: Discover a variety of ways to contribute your time and skills to causes you care about.
- For the Community: Strengthen community bonds and promote a culture of service and support.
Come and be part of a vibrant event that fosters collaboration, generosity, and community spirit. Together, we can make a positive impact!
Note: Table registration has been closed
Confirmed Volunteer Organizations
Augusta County Democratic Committee
Beth Daisey, Chair
540-416-2331 | volunteer@ACDems-VA.org | ACDems-VA.org
Mission: The Augusta County Democratic Committee’s mission is to promote Virginia’s state and national Democratic Party values, policies and initiatives for the betterment of the community and public welfare. Our focus is on communicating the Democratic message in our community and explaining how these values, policies, and initiatives will improve lives, careers, and the general welfare of all citizens.
Volunteer Opportunities Available:
- Campaign & Candidates: Canvasser, phone banking, postcard writing, overall Democratic candidate support
- Election Related: Poll workers (inside & outside the polls), voter registration, get out the vote
- Committee Members: Public Relations, Community Outreach, Special Events, Social Media, Organization & Administration
Augusta County Republican Committee
Ray Eppard, Chair
PO Box 430 | Verona, VA 24482
434-760-0674 | reppard01@gmail.com | https://augustavagop.com/
Mission:
Augusta Health
Lori Showalter
lshowalter@augustahealth.com
Mission: To strengthen the health and well-being of all people in our communities. We stand by our promise to put people at the center of everything we do.
BrightView
Brittany Sampson
540-560-1048 | b.sampson@brightviewhealth.com
Mission: We treat you like a person. We treat addiction like a disease.
Central Shenandoah Medical Reserve Corps
Christopher Rini
434-566-7357 | christopher.rini@vdh.virginia.gov
Mission: The Mission of the CSMRC is to serve the communities within the Central Shenandoah Health District by recruiting, training, and engaging local teams of community volunteers, to include healthcare workers, public health professionals, and non-medical volunteers who contribute their skills, expertise, and time to support ongoing public health initiatives, and to augment and assist in the public health response to emergencies and disasters.
Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Marisela Figueroa Gomez
540-332-7714 | marisela.gomez@dbvi.virginia.gov
Mission: The Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) is committed to providing quality services to assist Virginia’s citizens who are blind, deafblind or vision impaired in achieving their maximum level of employment, education, and personal independence. The department provides an array of specialized services to blind Virginians of all ages to assist them in attaining the skills, confidence and positive outlook that are critical to independence.
Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge
Kristi Stoken
434-264-6170 | kristi@dogsdeservebetter.org | https://dogsdeservebetter.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/volunteer-for-dogs-deserve-better
Mission: Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge saves hundreds of lives every year by taking dogs off chains and pulling at-risk dogs from shelters. Based in Central Virginia, we provide assistance in under-resourced communities by offering spay and neuter services, fencing, insulated dog houses, vet care, dog food, and supplies. Our adoption and foster programs unite animals with their forever homes. We also advocate for humane legislation and educate community members on animal welfare.
Volunteer Opportunities Available:
- Field Days
- Dog House Builds
- No Empty Bowls
- Events
Friends of the Augusta County Library Foundation
Kathleen Cavender, President
1759 Jefferson Hwy | Fishersville, VA 22939
friends@augustacountylibrary.org
Mission: Advocate and support for the Augusta County Library System.
Friends of the Middle River
Savannah
PO Box 131 | Verona, VA 24482
540-609-8267 | info@friendsofthemiddleriver.org | www.friendsofthemiddleriver.org
Mission: Friens of the Middle River (FOMR) promotes the stewardship and enjoyment of the Middle River Watershed through volunteer action, education, science, and outreach.
Need volunteers to:
- Man tables at events
- Host river cleanups
- Monitor water quality
Gentiva Hospice
Lizzy Wallace, Volunteer Coordinator
434-422-4214 | elizabeth.wallace@heartlandhospice.com | https://www.gentivahs.com/
Mission: Gentiva’s mission is to provide exceptional care with empathy for our patients and their families so they may live with comfort, dignity, and respect.
Volunteer Opportunities Available:
- Direct Care: Volunteers provide companionship and socialization to patients, which can include reading, playing games, and meal preparation.
- Vigil: Volunteers offer companionship, comfort, and presence to patients during their final moments.
- Administrative: Volunteers support office personnel with clerical and administrative tasks such as answering phones, filing, and data entry.
- Bereavement: Volunteers provide additional support to the Bereavement program, which can include providing assistance with administrative tasks, and or assistance with a Bereavement Support Group.
Girl Scouts of VA Skyline
Elisabeth Copp, Community Engagement Manager
5488 Yellow Mountain Road | Roanoke, VA 24014-7036
540-777-5100 | info@gsvsc.org | www.gsvsc.org/rsvp106 | https://www.facebook.com/gsofvaskyline/events
Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Greater Augusta Coalition Against Adult Abuse
Sharon DeBoever
540-383-5785 | SharonDeBoever@outlook.com | stopadultexploitation@gmail.com
Mission: A world in which aging and adults with disabilities are free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
Volunteer Opportunities Available:
- Grant Writing/ Fundraising
- Website Maintenance
- Sponsorships (annual training and other events, SWAG – event giveaways)
- Annual Training ( May 7, 2025)
- Videographer
- Photographer
- IT Tech Assistance
- Microphone Runners for Audience Questions
Love Forward Foundation
Keisha Nicholson
540-252-5291 | keisha@loveforwardfoundation.org
Mission: To use shared experiences, resources, and support to help youth combat adverse childhood experiences due to parental incarceration, promoting resilience and helping families achieve their full potential.
Moving Forward Re-Entry Program
Mr. Hale
423-240-4869 | movingforwardreentry@gmail.com
Mission: Reach those incarcerated with information, while in, to help them change their thinking, when they leave, and never return.
The Neighbor Bridge
Trisha and Chaz Fillion
PO Box 553 | Fishersville, VA 22939
540-418-1915 | neighborbridge@gmail.com | https://www.theneighborbridge.org/
Mission: Our mission is to help provide food, clothing, and supplies to local families in need through projects connecting neighbors and community! We believe in our slogan, Neighbors Helping Neighbors!
Pearls of Encouragement
Coach Ann.
540-849-7409 | Annspirit42@aol.com
Mission: To extend life and grief coaching services to the community
Renewing Homes Greater Augusta
Sharon Colai
540-290-1731 | renewinghomesga@gmail.com
Mission: To provide, at no cost to the homeowner, critical home repairs to ensure a warm, safe, dry, and accessible, living environment for low income homeowners in the Stanton Augusta Waynesboro area.
Ride With Pride
Carolyn
540-255-2210 | Info@ridewithprideva.org
We are located at Cedar Creek Stables at 2435 Shutterlee Mill Rd, Staunton, VA
Mission: Horseback riding for individuals with special needs in all of Augusta County and surrounding areas
Volunteer Opportunities Available:
- Horse Leaders : Lead the horses around
- Sidwalkers: Assist the student while they are riding
- Barn Duties
Shenandoah LGBTQ Center
AnhThu Nguyen
13 W. Beverley St., 5th Floor | Staunton, VA 24401
540-466-3320 | anguyen@shenlgbtqcenter.org | https://www.shenlgbtqcenter.org/
Mission: The Shenandoah LGBTQ Center is a community-based organization that strengthens the LGBTQIA+ community through advocacy, education, programs and safe spaces. We support these efforts by establishing relationships with key stakeholders, bridging community partnerships, and transforming the hearts and minds of all in the community.
Sin Barreras/ With Out Barriers
Martin Nieto
540-492-5008 |martin@sinbarrerascville.org / waynesboro@sinbarrerascville.org
Mission: Empowering immigrants and their families in Central Virginia, focusing on the Hispanic population, by educating, advocating, and supporting their needs.
United Way of Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro
Deirdre Kellner
24 Idlewood Blvd, Ste 106-112 | Staunton, VA 24401
540-556-5192 | deirdre@unitedwaysaw.org | www.unitedwaysaw.org
Mission: We unite organizations, people, ideas, and resources to make a sustainable impact in our community.
Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS)
Pam Bennett, Administrative Services Coordinator
325 Pine Ave | Waynesboro VA 22980
540-949-7141 | pam@vpas.info | www.vpas.info
Volunteer positions available:
- Meals on Wheels Delivery Driver
- Administrative volunteers
- Fundraising and Event Volunteers
- Senior Transportation Volunteers
- Medicare Insurance Counseling Volunteers
- Cafe and Aging with Confidence Presenters
- Opening Minds Through Art Volunteers
Verona Community Center
Lydia Weeks
465 Lee Highway | Verona, VA
757-619-3515 | Lydspot@yahoo.com | http://www.veronacommunitycenter.org/
Mission: To provide a safe and convenient place to serve the needs of the Verona community.
Volunteer Opportunities Available:
- Staff the center for a 2-hour shift (9-11am, 11-1pm, 1-3pm, Monday-Friday)
- Wash a load of towels once a week (or twice a month?)
- Organize supply closets
- Clean the facility
- Pick up recycling bins to take to the recycling center
Visit Staunton
Samantha Johnson
540-332-3865 | johnsonsj@ci.staunton.va.us
Mission: Visit Staunton’s mission is to showcase Staunton and the Shenandoah Valley as a destination for visitors and promote local experiences through coordinated marketing campaigns to drive economic growth, increase quality of life, and introduce more travelers to our region.
Additional Volunteer Organizations
The below organizations will not be in attendance during this fair, however, they also have volunteer opportunities:
American Shakespeare Center
Suzanne Lochner | 540-851-1733 | suzanne.lochner@americanshakespearecenter.com
Hailey Pearce | 540-851-1733 | hailey.pearce@americanshakespearecenter.com
Volunteer Opportunities Available:
- Usher Guild
Bat Conservation & Rescue of Virginia
Leslie Sturges
877 Bunder Hill Road | Mt. Solon, VA 22843
703-973-3157 | lsturges@virginiabats.org
Mission: Bat Conservation & Rescue of Virginia strives to conserve native bat species in Virginia and beyond by engaging, empowering, and educating people of all ages and abilities to ensure the future of Virginia’s bats and preserve their habitats.
Volunteer roles available:
- Bat Caretaker (must be 18 yo and have rabies vaccination): Provide direct care for bats in rehabilitation and permanent resident education ambassadors
- Bat Walk leaders: Guide walks in public green spaces during “bat season” to introduce people to nature at night. Responsibilities include selecting walk locations, securing permissions, publicizing opportunities, checking out and returning equipment in good order, tracking attendance
- Data analysis project lead: Compile call data collected during walks and static detector deployments. Analyze data for accuracy and compile call libraries. Ensure quality data is collected and received from walk leaders
- Social Media Assistant: Produce content for public outreach regarding animals in care, accomplishments, events, etc.
