Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Peninsula

Are you fluent in conversational Spanish? We need volunteer interpreters to help provide clarity to instructions to our patients in a variety of areas. You could be needed to return phone messages, call patients for appointment reminders, sit with a patient during a visit to ensure proper communication between provider and patient.

We are in immediatete need of a part time front desk receptionist to help greet client and donors as they arrive, answer phone calls/take messages, help with donations and around the office as needed. 

Grove Christian Outreach Center is seeking english/spanish translators to assist our intake specialist and other volunteers adequately serve our non-english speaking families. Translation would ensure we are communicating effectively with our neighbors to provide details about food, clothing, financial assistance and social well-being programs they are eligible to participate in as residents of Greater Williamsburg. The translator will also help us receive requests and information for our intake process.

Williamsburg-James City County Community Action Agency (WJCC-CAA) is seeking individuals to serve as a volunteer receptionist at our administrative office. Successful applicants will display excellent customer service, word processing and telephone etiquette skills.

As an Office Assistant Volunteer at LINK of Hampton Roads, you will play a crucial role in supporting our organization's day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will include:

Client Assistance: Assist clients in filling out paperwork, providing guidance, and addressing their inquiries in a friendly and empathetic manner.

Phone Support: Handle incoming calls and provide information about our services, programs, and resources. Effective communication skills are essential in conveying information clearly and professionally.

Food Pantry Support: Collaborate with the food pantry staff to package and bag bread, fresh produce, and other food items for distribution to our clients.

Guest Greeting: Ensure that all guests are warmly welcomed and receive a positive experience when visiting our office.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with our team to identify any areas that may require special attention or improvement, contributing to the overall efficiency of our operations.

Work Environment: Contribute to maintaining a positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.

Qualifications:

In need of emergency services volunteers.

LINK is looking for a volunteer office assistant to help with light office work for our CANLINK program. 

Duties would consist of filing, typing, telephone work assisting case managers with admin paperwork.

Office hours are 9am - 5pm. 

If you're interested in helping with paperwork for our supportive housing clients, please call Ann at 757-525-0027

*Following approval for volunteering, you will be invited to a training/mentorship session at one of our programs with a staff member. After training has been completed (approximately 1 hour at an arts program), you will be approved to host any program on our calendar that you chose by letting us know via email.

Front Desk Receptionist:  Volunteers needed to answer the phone, greet children, families, and visitors in our Norge facility and help keep our organization running smoothly. 

VersAbility Resources has a wide variety of events and programs that can provide a number of volunteer opportunities for you, your family, your friends, your co-workers, or your church and/or civic group.  Here are just some of the ways in which you can become involved with VersAbility Resources:

Community Living: VersAbility operates 10 residential homes for individuals with disabilities in Hampton, Newport News, and York County.  We are always looking for people willing to paint rooms, provide landscaping services, power wash the decks, and provide other routine maintenance services.

Special Events: VersAbility Resources has two signature events: The Ability Am at Cedar Point Country Club in May and the Annual Gala in October.  We are always in need of an extra set of hands to do set-up, clean-up, and everything else in-between.

Fundraising: VersAbility Resources is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization.  It costs money to provide the level of service that our individuals and family deserve and expect from us. You can help us maintain that level of service.  Make a donation.  Hold a fundraiser at your home or business.  Ask your friends and loved ones to make a donations to VersAbility in lieu of presents at your birthday and holiday time.  Every gift makes an impact on the lives of the individuals that we serve.

Board and Committee Service: If you:

We would very much like to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Reports to: Executive Director or Program Director depending on assignment.  

Time Commitment: One days per week (Volunteer’s Choice) for at least three hours per week.

Qualifications: Basic knowledge of computers (Word and Excel), data entry, and internet research. Must have a pleasant manner, be dependable and professional.

Support: Training for all assignments will be provided. In addition, the office staff will be available for questions and assistance.

We are looking for a compassionate person to "Tuck-In" our patients for the weekend. In doing this you will be calling and speaking with all of our patients or caregivers checking to make sure they have enough supplies and medications to get them through the weekend. These calls need to be made on Thursday mornings in order for us to have enough time to get the needs delivered to the patients on Friday.  

For more information and an application please contact us today or visit our website www.ghospice.com.   We look forward to hearing from you soon!

The Hampton Roads Community Development Corporation is looking for an intern or volunteer for its corporate offices.  Ideal candidate will be available 3 hours a day and be able to type, fax, file, answer telephones, handle scheduling and take phone messages.

The Peninsula MRC is seeking a volunteer specifically for administrative help who can commit to consistent hours to help cover administrative tasks in their headquarters office in Newport News.

This position requires consummate office-productivity skills, a knack for organization, a way with people and flexibility under a fluid changing environment and certain amount of pressure.

Will perform a variety of clerical and organizational tasks, including answering phones; scheduling appointments and meetings; photocopying and filing; ordering supplies; expense accounting; and creating and editing documents, spreadsheets and presentations.

Primary tasks focus around administrative detail associated with onboarding/processing new volunteers, alerting volunteers of opportunities to serve, tracking volunteer hours, and reporting involvement to stakeholders.

Requires:
Consistent hours on a schedule that you set (Monday through Thursday, daytime)
Self starter with attention to detail
Excellent computer skills
Excellent people skills
Ability to think outside of the box / creative / progressive
Collaborative - team work

You must be 18 years or older, and pass a background investigation.

If interested, please contact Teresa Winstanley at 757-594-8045 or Teresa.Winstanley@vdh.virginia.gov

Logistical Support Team needed

In order to help build prepared, healthy, strong communities, the Peninsula MRC conducts a wide variety of events and activities in the Williamsburg, James City County, York County, Poquoson, Newport News, and Hampton areas.

The Peninsula MRC is seeking a volunteer or a team of volunteers specifically for logistical support of these events.

This position requires consummate logistical productivity skills, a knack for organization, a way with people and flexibility under a fluid changing environment and certain amount of pressure.

Volunteers must be able to lift and carry heavy objects, load and unload vehicles, set-up and breakdown events.  The primary equipment location is Peninsula MRC Headquarters in Newport News, however event sites will vary across Peninsula and Hampton.

Requires:
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects

Availability prior to and following events on a rotation basis (with enough volunteers)
Self starter with attention to detail
Excellent grouping, organizational skills with a knack for visualizing an appropriate set-up based on the event and the audience it will capture
Excellent people skills
Ability to think outside of the box / creative / progressive
Collaborative - team work

You must be 18 years or older, and pass a background investigation.

If interested, please contact Teresa Winstanley at 757-594-8045 or Teresa.Winstanley@vdh.virginia.gov

The Volunteer Coordinator Assistant is responsible for assisting the Volunteer Coordinator with recruiting, scheduling, training, coordinating, and providing a comprehensive training program for volunteer staff to support NATASHA House programs, services and developing staff & volunteer support/appreciation activities.

Interns must be enrolled in a college or universityseeking a Certification, 2 or 4 year degree in Human Relations, Social Work, Child or Women’s Studies; Psychology, Counseling.

Experienced must posses a Certificate, or 2 or 4 year degree or possess a minimum of 2 years experience in one of the fields above.