George Washington Birthplace Contact: Park Ranger Deborah Lawton, 804.224.1732 ext. 269, email: debbie_lawton@nps.gov 1732 Popes Creek Rd., Colonial Beach, VA 2244 - Volunteer opportunities are available for students and adults in the Birthplace's library, gardens, front desk operations and the docent program.
- Students have the opportunity to learn public speaking, history and Colonial skills as hearth cooking, blacksmithing, spinning and weaving
Contact: Madeline@fredhab.org 540.891.5009 4755 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Fredericksburg, VA 22401 www.fredhab.org - Volunteer opportunities for students (ages 16 - 18 with signed parent permission) and adults in either the Rstore retail location or work sites
- Register online on the Habitat's "VolunteerUp" system
- Volunteer handbook available for download online
- Restore retail location currently at 4755 Jefferson Davis Hwy. (at the 4-Mile Fork Business Center, next to J & J Tile) COMING SOON: NEW LOCATION: Near the Rappahannock Goodwill & Gold's Gym off Rt 3 in Fredericksburg
Heritage Hall King George Contact: Ms. Patricia McDowney, 775.4000 ext. 216, email: pmcdowney@ahc.cc 10051 Foxes Way, KG - Minimum age to volunteer is 13.
- Volunteer to help the Activities Coordinator in any activity that the volunteer is interested in helping. This can included, but is not limited to Reading to a resident, helping with Arts and crafts, Adopt a Grandparent [spend time with, do an activity with a resident], decorate bulletin boards, Assistance with holiday activities
- Volunteer in the Dietary Department, assembling snack bags, helping pass out or pick up dinner trays
King George Fire & Rescue Junior Volunteers Contact: Mrs. Bobbijo Pennington, 540.775.8900 - The King George County Department of Fire, Rescue & Emergency Services operates a Junior Program for the purpose of training young people between the ages of 16 to 18 years of age in the science of Fire Suppression, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services.
- All Junior members must maintain a "C" average (at minimum) in every subject in order to remain in the program.
- Additionally, suspension or disciplinary action received from the school shall also result in suspension or disciplinary action from the program.
- Application packet available in the Counseling office and online at http://www.kinggeorgefirerescue.com/content/volunteer/
King George Lewis Egerton Smoot Memorial Library Contact: Ms. Elizabeth Wilson, Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer@smoot.org 540.775.2147 http://www.smoot.org/ - Volunteer opportunities include, General Library Work: creating displays/bulletin boards, filling book requests, shelf maintenance. Library Research: creating books lists, genealogy, local history. Clerical/Office: photocopying, filing. Communications/Information: brochure/newsletter, writing, mailings. Program Support: craft preparation, reading program volunteers, special event volunteer. Computer Skills: database searches, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, word processing, internet assistance, email.
- Application available on website listed above.
- ** Summer Opportunities available for Assistants for Summer Cinema program and Summer Lego Club. Contact Elizabeth at Volunteer@smoot.org
King George Parks & Recreation and King George High School Community Service Cord Contact: Mrs. Janine Paulson 775.9780 (KG P&R) or Mrs. Terri Morrison (KGHS) 775.3535 ext. 3201 - This service cord initiative is optional and applicable only for KGHS Seniors.
- Hours requirement: 100 hours (50 community service hours from King George Parks & Recreation AND 50 additional community service hours elsewhere.)
- All events must be signed by the supervising adult (your adviser, business owner/manager, etc.) to receive credit.
- All spaces must be completed and verified for ALL events you do.
- Any community service that cannot be verified (checked) will not be considered or counted.
- Service banking hours dating back to June 2016 are eligible to be logged.
- All hours are due by May 1, 2017, to Mrs. Morrison in the KGHS Counseling office.
- Download application link listed "Community Service Log 2015" below.
King George Summer Lunch Bunch Volunteers "Call for Volunteers" meeting on Sunday, April 23, 3 pm at Peace Lutheran Church, 5590 Kings Highway, King George - This summer's program will begin on or about Tuesday, May 30 and will continue through the next-to-last week before school resumes on Monday, August 14.
- In order to determine if we can support delivering lunches three days per week, we will need to know how many volunteers will commit to supporting the program.
- Interested...email benashton@verizon.net to signup
Love Thy Neighbor: Community Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen Call: 540.940.9846, email: kgc.ltn@gmail.com P.O. Box 16, King George. www.kg-ltn.org - Third Sunday every month, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Event held at King George Citizen's Center, 8076 Kings Hwy, King George
- Must pre-register online to volunteer at http://www.lovethyneighbor-kg.org/volunteer
- Many tasks available for volunteer assistance
Mary Washington Healthcare Junior Volunteer Program Contact: Volunteer Services 540.741.1440 or email patricia.wolfrey@mwhc.com Mary Washington Healthcare's Junior Volunteer Program strives to introduce local high school students to the diverse career opportunities within Mary Washington Healthcare and to experience the satisfaction from serving others while developing a sense of civic responsibility. To be eligible for our year-round teen program, students must first complete a successful five week session in our Summer Junior Volunteer Program. - Participation is open to local students genuinely interested in giving excellent service to patients, families, staff and visitors of Mary Washington Healthcare.
- Junior Volunteers must be between the ages of 14 – 17 as of January 1 and currently attending high school.
- Applicants must have a strong scholastic average and acceptable attendance record.
- Junior Volunteers must be available to commit two days per week during one of the two five week summer sessions.
- Volunteer hours are recorded and verification provided to the student for their use on college applications, community service seals, etc.
- Selected applicants MUST attend the mandatory orientation.
Click here to download the Summer Junior Volunteer Packet for Mary Washington HospitalClick here to download the Summer Junior Volunteer Packet for Stafford Hospital Please note: The application deadline has been extended until March 18. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered. Click the links above to select either Mary Washington Hospital or Stafford Hospital. Due to the popularity of this program and to accommodate the greatest number of students, we ask that you only apply to one hospital.
Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters Contact: jymhorak@rbbbs.org or Jessicadirks@rbbbs.org 540.371.7444 325A Wallace Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, www.rbbbs.org - School-based program in place at Potomac Elementary School, Dahlgren, VA, Wednesday afternoons.
- Volunteers must be age 16 years and older.
- Available one hour per week.
- Sign up to volunteer online at www.rbbbs.org
- Background check will be conducted, Child Protective Services (reviewed), Training will be provided.
- Volunteer will then be matched with a student.
Rappahannock United Way Contact: Terri Center, tcenter@rappahannockunitedway.org 540.373.0041 Ext. 314 3310 Shannon Park Dr. Fredericksburg, VA 22408 Rappahannock United Way has opportunities in the Tax Services program for Grreeter/Screener positions during the 2017 tax season. Training is provided no experience necessary. Interested individuals should have the desire to give back to their community and possess patience, compassion and understanding. They will be working directly with lower-income clients and families that seek income tax filing assistance and financial stability coaching. Volunteering begins with attending training (4 hours) in the fall and making a commitment to the Tax Service Program of 20 hours for the tax season (mid-January through mid-April). There are multiple tax sites at which to register with locations throughout the Fredericksburg area. Typical volunteer hours are 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
ROCK Mentoring (Reaching Out Caring for Kids), Sealston Elementary SchoolKristi Cowan, Program Coordinator, kcowan@kgcs.k12.va.us - Interested in making a difference and changing the life of a child forever?
- 1 hour commitment; 1 time a week; 1 academic school year
- Flexible scheduling
- If interested, please contact your guidance counselor or email Mrs. Asbury
- Download application link listed "True Colors" below.
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