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AlbemarleFamily.com is proud to support and post the:
Commission on Children & Families Youth Service Workgroup
Youth Service
Toolkit A small booklet containing information on
best practices in youth volunteerism to help parents,
educators, nonprofit agencies and youth to ensure that
youth volunteering is meaningful and valuable for all
parties involved.
Click here to download the booklet.
The Youth Service Toolkit contains information that
may be of great value to parents looking to engage in
meaningful volunteer work with their children,
including how to prepare kids for volunteer work, how
to work with nonprofit agencies to arrange volunteer
opportunities, and then how to help children to
reflect on their volunteering experiences in a way
that will enable them to see the genuine value they
can bring and role they can play in making a
difference in our community.
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Community Fundraisers | | |
September 11, Saturday
ALZHEIMER'S MEMORY WALK 2010
Central & Western Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
This annual event is held to help promote awareness about Alzheimer's disease and how it affects the 20,000+ people in our region. A slate of family-friendly activities are planned, featuring music, and entertainment in a street-fair type of atmosphere. Refreshments included. 2 miles.
Doubletree Hotel.
Directions: 990 Hilton Heights Road.
8am check-in; 10am walk begins.
All ages welcome.
Contact: Lisa Ferrari.
Email: lisa.ferrari@alz.org.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 973-6122.
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Now through September 15
"CALLING ALL TEACHERS" CAMPAIGN - POST CLASSROOM PROJECTS FOR FUNDING
U.S. Cellular.
Teachers are invited to register on DonorsChoose.org as a "U.S. Cellular Teacher" and post their classroom projects, ranging from math, science and history to special needs, health and fitness, to be considered for funding. U.S. Cellular will announce the teachers whose projects are selected for funding in October.
Contact: Melissa Watkins .
Email: melissawatkins@comcast.net.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 804-402-5316.
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September 14-16
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Charlootteville Community Scholarship Program.
Food for Thought is an opportunity to dine at local restaurants with your friends and family while contributing to the Charlottesville Community Scholarship Program. Generous area restaurants contribute a percentage of their proceeds to support the scholarship fund. Enjoy a great meal, knowing that you will be helping someone who is aspiring to further their education!
Eppie's, Fellini's #9, HotCakes, L'etoile, Maya, McGrady's Irish Pub, Rapture, Siips Wine Bar, Ventana, Zocalo.
lunch and dinner.
$varies.
All ages welcome.
Contact: Gail Hyder Wiley.
Email: scholars@cvillescholarships.com.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 979-6457.
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September 19, Sunday
EIGHTH ANNUAL TONY FOGLIANI MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA.
Time for some Puttin-for-the-Pooches & Chippin'-for-the-Kittens to benefit the animals at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. Participation open to individual golfers and teams looking for a fun day on the links. The tournament is a fun, four-person Captain's Choice format with special competitions for Closest to Pin, Longest Drive, and Beat the Pro, with the added excitement of a Hole-in-One prize featuring a new car. Join the community as it celebrates Tony Fogliani and his enthusiastic love of life, golf, animals and the SPCA. Registration is all-inclusive and includes greens fee, cart rental, a special dinner and awards ceremony, and great raffle prizes provided by generous local businesses.
Shenandoah Crossing Golf Course.
Directions: Gordonsville.
12pm registration, 1pm shotgun start; 5pm buffet awards dinner .
$260/team or $65/person before August 23; $300/team or $75/person after August 23.
Contact: Douglas Ponton.
Email: afogliani@aol.com.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 540-832-7164.
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September 24, Friday
AMAZEMENT SQUARE'S AMAZING MILE CHILDREN'S RUN
Amazement Square.
The Amazing Mile Children's Run is the perfect way to encourage youth, ages 13 and under, to stay active and take part in one of the most high-profile races in the Commonwealth! All Amazing Mile participants will receive a special Amazing Mile tee shirt, medal and goodie bag.
outside Amazement Square's Education Warehouse.
Directions: Lynchburg.
race time 5:45pm.
$12 early registration; $20 race day registration.
Contact: Dana Poleski.
Email: visitus@amazementsquare.com.
Reservations are required.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 845-1888.
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September 25, Saturday
"IN THE PINK" TENNIS TOURNAMENT
The Women's Committee of Martha Jefferson Hospital and Virginia National Bank.
The event is open to the public and men and women of all playing abilities are invited to wear PINK and come out and play! Proceeds benefit Marianne's Room at Martha Jefferson which provides specially ordered wigs, scarves, prostheses and other support, free of charge, to patients undergoing cancer treatments.
Seven Charlottesville area tennis venues: Farmington Country Club, Boar's Head Sports Club, Glenmore Country Club, Keswick Club, Forest Lakes, ACAC (men's site) and Fairview Swim & Tennis.
9am-12pm.
$100 per doubles team.
Contact: Lauri Wilson.
Email: lauri.wilson@mjh.org.
Reservations are required.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 982-8173.
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September 25, Saturday
CLARK ELEMENTARY BUZZ BY BELMONT 5K WALK / RUN
Bring your family and friends along for this fun 5K through Belmont area neighborhoods near downtown. Strollers welcome. Free childcare for pre-registered participants. Age group awards, youth prizes, tshirts.
1000 Belmont Avenue, Charlottesville.
7am registration; 8am race start.
All ages welcome.
Contact: Sara Wilson.
Email: wilson@siteworks-studio.com.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 466-1408.
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Ongoing
THOMAS JEFFERSON AREA FOOD BANK
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.
Thomas Jefferson branch of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank has a continuing need for donated non-perishable food products. They can use any non-perishable food items with some of the most needed items being rice, dried beans, canned meats, and cereal.
Thomas Jefferson Area Food Bank, 1207B Harris Street.
8am to 4:30pm.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 296-3663.
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Ongoing
VAHOMESCHOOLERS/AMAZON FUNDRAISER
VaHomeschoolers.
The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers--VaHomeschoolers/Amazon.com.
Shop Amazon through the VaHomeschoolers Bookstore and let your purchases help support VaHomeschoolers at no cost to you! Just go to http://www.vahomeschoolers.org/bookstore.html. Pass this link to friends and family so their purchases can also support your member- directed, all volunteer and fully inclusive state homeschool association. VaHomeschoolers is neutral in matters of religion and partisan politics; homeschooling is our only agenda.
All ages welcome.
Email: secretary@vhea.org.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 1-866-513-6173.
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Volunteer Opportunities | | |
September 18, Saturday
CHILD DEVELOPMENT LAB AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA OPEN HOUSE
UVA Child Development Lab.
Children are invited to participate in 30-minutes activities and games. Building will be open for families to learn about UVA Child Lab research, and there will be booths for entertainment and to educate the community about safety and educational development. AlbemarleFamily is a proud sponsor.
UVA Child Development Lab.
Directions: 1023 Millmont Street, just behind Barracks Road Shopping Center.
9am-2pm.
$free.
Contact: Robyn Kondrad and Carolyn Palmquist.
Email: childlearninglab@virginia.edu.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 924-3986.
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September 18, Saturday
JOIN THE PARADE!
JMRL - Crozet Branch.
Ever dreamt of being in a parade? Now's your chance! The library is participating in the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department's 100th Year Celebration Parade and we're looking for some fun folks to join us! All ages welcome (strollers, wagons, bikes and feet - anything goes!) If you have the spirit, we need you! Ask library staff for details, and come on out and support your local library!
lineup at Crozet Elementary School.
3-3:30pm.
All ages welcome.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 823-4050.
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Ongoing
ADOPT-A-PARK
City of Charlottesville Parks and Grounds.
Adopt one of 25 City Parks for periodic litter clean-up. All supplies provided. Ideal opportunity for families or school groups.
All ages welcome.
Email: jonesdo@charlottesville.org.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 970-3589.
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Ongoing
ADOPT-A-SPOT PROGRAM
City of Charlottesville Parks and Grounds.
This program recognizes the desire that many citizens share for city beautification, especially in their own neighborhoods and school grounds. Currently, many "spots" are available that adopters can care for - from flower beds and annual planters on school grounds to neighborhood entrance corridors and traffic calming landscape beds.
All ages welcome.
Contact: Susan Pleiss.
Email: pleiss@charlottesville.org.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 970-3585.
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Ongoing
ADOPT-A-STREAM
City of Charlottesville Parks and Grounds.
As part of an overall Water Quality Management Plan, the City's Environmental Office is interested in expanding the scope of their "Adopt a Stream" program. This is an excellent group/family volunteer effort and usually requires a commitment to remove trash in a given stream section twice per year.
All ages welcome.
Contact: Susan Pleiss.
Email: pleiss@charlottesville.org.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 970-3585.
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Ongoing
COMPUTERS4KIDS MENTORS NEEDED
Computers4Kids.
Want to bring positive, permanent change to a child in only one hour per
week? Computers4Kids seeks volunteer mentors to explore computers with
youths in grades 7 to 12.
Computers4Kids, 945 Second St. SE.
Contact: Michaela Tighe.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 817-1121.
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Ongoing
DONATIONS OF ALL SIZES OF CHILDREN'S CLOTHING REQUESTED
The Salvation Army- Charlottesville.
Clothing, particularly in season for children of local homeless shelter. Donations may be brought to The Salvation Army shelter on 207 Ridge St. Clothes should be labeled to specify that the donation is to go to the Child Services Coordinator so that it will get to the children in shelter care, as opposed to going to the thrift store.
Contact: Child Services Coordinator.
For more info call: 295-4058 ext. 123.
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Ongoing
EXPLORING HOW CHILDREN DEVELOP
Child Development Laboratories at UVA.
Studies how children come to understand the world around them. They are looking for children from ages birth to 7 years old to participate in quick, fun studies. Your child might read a story or play a game, and you can be with your child at all times. Consider volunteering your child for a study.
Recommended for ages 0 to 7.
Email: info@childdevelopmentlabs.org.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 243-5234.
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meets monthly
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY YOUTH UNITED PROGRAM
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville.
We're reviving our Youth United Program and need dedicated students and teachers to lead the way! If you're a "youth" from age 5-25 and would like to get involved, please contact us. Youth United is not only a wonderful way to empower our local youth, but it also stresses community and team work among local schools.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville office.
Directions: 501 Grove Avenue.
Recommended for ages 5 to 25.
Email: info501@cvillehabitat.org.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 293-9066.
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Ongoing
NATURE VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Ivy Creek Foundation.
Serve as a nature guide, trail monitor, grant writer or one of many other needed roles for the Ivy Creek Foundation.
Recommended for ages 18 to 100.
Contact: Shaele Wood.
Email: icf@ivycreekfoundation.org.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 972-1705.
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PLAY PARTNERS AND MENTORS NEEDED
Children Youth & Family Services.
Children Youth & Family Services has volunteer opportunities available from Play Partners, who help promote reading in children's early years, to youth companions, young adults who serve as mentors for teens at risk.
Contact: Jennifer Kane.
Email: jkane@cyfs.org.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 296-4118, ext.248.
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Second Saturday of Every Month
RIVANNA TRAILS FOUNDATION SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
Rivana Trails Foundation.
Volunteer to come out to help with trail maintenance. Great for older kids or the whole family. Tools provided, but bring shears or clippers if you have them. Large groups please call in advance.
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Directions: Meet at the RTF equipment shed on Earheart St.
9am-noon.
$Free.
All ages welcome.
Contact: Jeff Wilbur.
Email: klondike4@aol.com.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 979-7524.
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Ongoing
SERVICE OPPORTUNITY FOR HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES
Virginia Institute of Autism (VIA).
VIA is seeking homeschool families interested in having their children participate as interaction partners for our students. Matching up interested homeschool students would be a unique opportunity to learn about students different from themselves and to know they are truly making a difference. Flexible scheduling.
The VIA school.
Directions: 1414 Westwood Drive From 250 east bypass take McIntire Park/Rugby Road exit. Go straight onto Westwood Dr, #1414. Buildings will be on your left (VIA sign). Parking lot around back; back entrance also.
Recommended for ages 3 to 18.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 923-8252.
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Ongoing
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR JABA
United Way Thomas Jefferson Area Volunteer Center/JABA.
Volunteer opportunities that help senior residents include friendly visiting, phone buddies, pet therapies and more.
JABA.
Recommended for ages 15 to 99.
Contact: Shaele Wood.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 817-5222.
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Ongoing
VOLUNTEER WITH THE ELDERLY
United Way Thomas Jefferson Area.
Brighten days and visit the elderly who live in retirement communities or nursing homes. Lead
games and activities, or provide companionship by talking with or reading to
the residents. Opportunities are available at:
The Cedars Nursing Home, 296-5611;
Comyn Hall, 293-8436;
Eldercare Gardens, 973-7933;
Evergreene Meadows, 985-4481;
Evergreene Nursing Care Ctr., 985-4434;
Heritage Hall, 978-7015;
Martha Jefferson House, 293-6136;
Morningside Assisted Living, 971-888;
Mountainside Senior Living, 823-4307;
Our Lady of Peace, 973-1155;
Riverdale Retirement, 293-9845.
$free.
All ages welcome.
Contact: Shaele Wood.
Email: swood@unitedwaytja.org.
For details, please click this link.
For more info call: 972-1705.
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Current Charlottesville Volunteer Opportunities
BUILD A BETTER FUTURE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY
Give families a greater voice in the future direction of Albemarle County and learn more about how the County government operates by applying to serve on an advisory board or commission. Committees include the Commission on Children and Families, the Natural Heritage Committee, the Social Services Board and many others. Meeting frequency is anywhere from weekly to bimonthly, so there is something for every level of time commitment. All you need to do is complete a short on-line application. Potential applicants will then be approved at the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Click here for details.
Click here
to visit the United Way Volunteer Center for many ongoing family volunteer opportunities!
Click here for BRAVO! Stories from AlbemarleFamily celebrating the good in our community.
Make Volunteering a Year-Round Habit for Your Family
* Walk your favorite trail with a bag and collect trash.
* Organize a neighborhood drive for food, blood, furniture, toiletries, whatever is needed.
* Collect books to be distributed to kids and families who might not otherwise have them.
* Write letters for people living at a nursing home who might have arthritis in their hands.
* Work with the police to organize a neighborhood safety watch.
* Make a food basket for someone in need.
* Host a volunteer planning meeting.
* Install door locks, drill peepholes, and improve home safety for seniors and disabled people in your neighborhood.
* Hold a story hour and read to children in your neighborhood.
* Clean up a local park and plant a tree or some flowers
* Be a homework helper in an after-school program.
* Assemble and deliver personal care kits to an area shelter (toothpaste, soap, combs, etc.)
* Do yard work for a sick or elderly neighbor.
* Start a public awareness campaign for a cause you believe in.
* Organize a community "closet cleaning" day/week and donate old clothes, furniture and other items to a homeless shelter or other organization.
* Spruce up a baseball diamond by painting the dugout and fence and pulling weeds.
* Visit an animal shelter and help to bathe animals and clean their homes.
* Help out a low income neighborhood by repairing, painting, pulling weeds, removing trash, and planting flowers in their playground.
* Paint, clean, wash windows, etc. at a local school or chapel.
* Play games, make popcorn, and visit residents at a local nursing home.
* Volunteer at a dance or other special event for people with disabilities.
* Be a family to family mentor.
* Take a homebound friend out to eat and to run errands.
* Be a foster family or host a summer guest through programs such as "Fresh Air".
* Make cards or letters to military personnel that are stationed out of the country.
* Collect teddy bears and suitcases for foster children.
* Be a reading and literacy tutor at the library.
* Bake sweets and give them to someone who needs a special gift.
* Distribute water at a city festival or other event.
* Visit patients in the hospital and help deliver mail and flowers or bring coloring pages and crosswords to share.
* Read to someone with a visual impairment - perhaps an elderly neighbor misses the newspaper because the type is too small.
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