Dreams of Hope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that offers assistance to the community through the many programs that we offer. We hope to reduce the number of at-risk families by making life easier for poverty stricken families that may also be dealing with mental illness.
Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) is a nonprofit community action agency that has been serving residents of southeastern Virginia for over 50 years. As an award-winning organization, we have been a pivotal contributor to the economic stability of individuals, families and the community here in Hampton Roads. Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) is a regional organization with a steadfast commitment to improve the quality of life through programs in education, training, work experience, emergency services, housing counseling, and many other proven strategies. We have been at the forefront of attacking the root causes of poverty towards the goal of elimination. As a result, many families have broken the chains of poverty and are now equipped for success!
Volunteer with VersAbility Resources to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Whether you want to give a few hours or set up a regular volunteer schedule, we are always happy to welcome new volunteers!
We offer various volunteer opportunities at the sanctuary. If you’re interested in learning more about how you can help, please contact us.
Give Your Time The Hampton History Museum seeks volunteers to assist with all aspects of programs offered at the museum. Currently a core of volunteers helps with administrative tasks, collections, and as docents. Available Training Through training sessions at the museum, docents have increased their knowledge of local, regional, and national history of the past 400 years. Volunteer Opportunities To join the Hampton History Museum volunteer family, please complete our Volunteer Application. The following volunteer positions are available: Special Event Volunteer Education Volunteer Collections Management Volunteers Gift Shop Volunteers Gardening Volunteers Museum Administrative Volunteers Read a full description of the volunteer job opportunities (PDF).
Every day we conduct a chapel service for our residents. While we meet the physical needs of our guests, we also want to address their most important need - a relationship with Jesus.
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We rely on our volunteers Volunteers donate over 25,000 hours each year to help reduce hunger across the Peninsula. From college students and military groups to businesses, civic groups, church organizations and youth groups, our volunteers are diverse in age, experience, and ability. Every volunteer brings a unique perspective and takes a central role in our ability to serve those in need across the greater Peninsula. We love our volunteers! "Volunteering with the Foodbank has truly been life changing for my dad. He is happier. He is sleeping better. And I've noticed some incremental improvements in his health. So, we really want to keep this going." - Sandra M. “Volunteering is satisfaction, volunteering is needed. Volunteering helps the community grow and is an opportunity that no one should miss.” – Sudha N. “Volunteering is an ideal way to spend one's free time in service to the community.” – Murali N. “I enjoy the people that work here. They make me feel welcome, they’re always pleasant and always helpful. The food we prepare is excellent. I like being helpful.” – Linda G. “I enjoy just doing things to make someone else feel good, just always offering that extra hand.” – Alex A. Volunteer Hub Sign In/Up Here How does a group sign up to volunteer? All group activities must be coordinated with Megan Grigorian, Volunteer Coordinator by calling 757.596.7188 or emailing Megan at mgrigorian@hrfoodbank.org. Do you accept court-related community service volunteers? Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@hrfoodbank.org or 757-596-7188 ext. 154. All court ordered or suggested community service hours must be pre-approved by the Volunteer Coordinator. What are the age requirements to be a volunteer? Youth age 12–14 may volunteer on-site at the Foodbank with parent/guardian supervision. Youth age 15–17 may volunteer at on-site or off-site events without parent/guardian supervision. What are the hours to volunteer? Monday - Friday between 8:30 a.m. - 3:30p.m. We occasionally have weekend and evening volunteer opportunities. Please reach out to the volunteer coordinator for more information. volunteer@hrfoodbank.org Quality Assurance/Sorting Room Volunteers working in the Quality Assurance/Sorting Room are the Foodbank’s first line of defense to ensure that only safe food is distributed to the community. Volunteers will be trained to organize and inspect donated food products to ensure that all donations meet the Foodbank’s standards for safety and will sort donations into various categories. USDA and CSFP Packing USDA and CSFP Packing are large-scale events where volunteers work on an assembly line to pack the boxes that the Foodbank uses at our distribution sites. There are many different volunteer spots in the packing line, including building the boxes, placing items into the boxes, reloading food onto the line, and palletizing completed boxes. Pulling/Palletizing Orders Pulling/Palletizing orders is an important step in the process of getting food out to those in need. Volunteers work from an order sheet to build and organize food pallets that we use for Packing Events or deliver to our Partner Agencies. Mobile Food Pantries/Senior Home Distributions Mobile Pantries and Home Deliveries are how the Foodbank distributes food to the community. Volunteers attending these events will help load food into the recipient’s vehicles in our drive-through Mobile Pantries, or load carts with food and deliver them to recipients’ doors at our Senior Home Deliveries. Produce Bagging Healthy diets make for healthy communities, and the Foodbank wants to make good food accessible to our service area population. Volunteers that sign up for Produce Bagging will weigh and package the fresh produce items that we use at our distribution sites. BackPack Packing Kids across the Peninsula rely on their reduced lunch programs at school to keep them healthy and strong, but during the weekends they don’t have access to their school lunches. That’s why the Foodbank has the BackPack program, where volunteers back bags of food that students can take home with them during the weekends when school lunch isn’t available. Events Events make it possible for the Foodbank to procure the food that is provided to those in need. Volunteers are needed at events that take place throughout the community. Events include Tastefully Yours, Mayflower Marathon Holiday Food Drive, Chick-fil-A 5K, and more that benefit the Foodbank. Virtual Food Drive If you want to help, and don't have time to volunteer, consider setting up a peer-to-peer fundraising event to collect monetary donations from friends, coworkers, and family so that the Foodbank can purchase food for our feeding programs and families can live a healthier life. Visit https://www.justgiving.com/virginiapeninsulafoodbank to get started on raising funds to end hunger across the greater Peninsula. For food safety precautions, all water bottles must be clear. The Foodbank has a water bottle refill station to fill up your bottles if volunteering in the warehouse.
If you are interested in volunteering for Healthy Families please follow the steps below to apply. Steps to becoming a volunteer: Complete the application (PDF) process Successfully pass background checks Meet with the volunteer coordinator for current opportunities Things you need to know if you are interested in volunteering: Volunteers must be 16 years or older (occasionally we have opportunities for students under age 16 to volunteer with their parents) Day, evening and weekend opportunities are available depending on the program area in which you will be volunteering Opportunities include: clerical, special events, fundraising, playgroup, parenting classes, Mayor's Book Club, Before and After School programs. Healthy Families has an active volunteer program. Volunteer opportunities change based on the needs of our programs. To apply to be a volunteer or to learn more about volunteer opportunities please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at (757) 727-1248 or download the application (PDF).
We offer person to person help and needed emotional and practical help to cancer patients and their families who are facing the crisis of diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The patient and their family may be suddenly faced with a host of emotional traumas. We provide trained, caring volunteers to help in such time of trouble. A sympathetic listener, a place to turn for advice, a moment of cheer and supportiveness, a friendly face and a caring attitude can do much to tell patients and their families, "You are not alone!" This program is what separates us from other health-care support organizations, our one-on-one support is the hallmark of this special organization.
