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Special Events/One-Time Opportunities
CHIP needs volunteers to help prepare their Holiday Appeal Mailing in November (dates/times flexible). Contact Susan Crim at 857-6993 x130 or susan.crim@chiprv.org.
Rescue Mission needs volunteers for their annual Thanksgiving Day Drumstick Dash! Set-up/take-down team (6AM - 11AM), crowd control (6:45AM - 10AM), road marshals (7:30AM - 10:30AM) on November 26, 2009. Registration help also needed on November 23-25 from 7AM - 6PM. Contact Leslie Littlefield at 777-7651 or leslie@rescuemission.net.
TRUST House needs volunteers/volunteer groups to prepare and drop off Thanksgiving meal for approximately 20 residents of emergency and transitional shelter for men, women, and families experiencing homelessness. Contact Darren Gunter at 344-4691 or dgunter@trustcrisiscenter.org.
On-Going Volunteer Needs
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop is in need of volunteers to sort and price donations, sales floor assistance, and a volunteer to assist with planning special events/sales.
Brandon Oaks Retirement Community needs volunteers as medical appointment escorts, shopping assistants, readers, and exercise room assistants. Contact Betsy Jenkins at 776-2600.
City of Roanoke needs fire prevention assistants, library assistants, and clerical assistants. Contact Ándrea Martin at MVP@roanokeva.gov or 853-2231.
Friendship Health & Rehab would like volunteers to take breakfast cart to orthopedic rehab unit, to assist the activity leader (9:30AM - 11:30AM), and a volunteer group willing to call BINGO once a month (evening or weekend).
LOA is looking for volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors for the Meals on Wheels program. Contact Michele Daley at mdaley@loaa.org or 345-0451.
Refugee & Immigration Services would like ESL tutors (materials and training provided, no exp. necessary), volunteers to help set-up apartments for refugee families, and refugee mentors. Contact Marybeth Pizzino at 342-7561 or marybethp22@ris-roa.org.
Rescue Mission needs volunteers for 2nd Helpings Shop/thrift store assistance, meal servers, and van drivers.
Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission is looking for a long-range transportation plan proofreader.
Salvation Army would like volunteers as Christmas Assistance application takers, bell ringers for holiday season, food drive pick-up (must have own truck), basketball coach, After School Program and Community Center volunteers. Contact Robin Sligh at 343-5335 or robin.sligh@uss.salvationarmy.org.
Science Museum of Western Virginia needs volunteer Science Interpreters to lead groups through exhibits.
TAP needs volunteers to work with GED students in math and writing.
Taubman Museum of Art is in need of volunteer phone receptionists, front door greeters, and coverage at children's Art Venture.
If you are interested in any of the volunteer needs listed above, or looking for something different, please contact Volunteer Roanoke Valley (540-985-0131x502).
*Links, phone numbers, and email addresses provided for Volunteer Roanoke Valley affiliate agencies.
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American Cancer Society Discovery Shop 345-2572
· Trash bags
· Office supplies
· Shopping bags
CHIP - 857-6993
· High chairs, booster seats
· Plastic dishes, "play" food, tea sets
· Books for infants/toddlers
Friendship Health & Rehab - 265-2169
· Bottled soda/lemonade
· Animal/angel figurines
· Costume jewelry
Local Office on Aging - Meals on Wheels - 345-0451
· Quart sized zip-lock bags
Mill Mountain Zoo - 343-3241
· Small, clear plastic critter totes
· Hand towels and regular size towels
Presbyterian Community Center - 982-2911
· Pantry items - stew, tuna, rice, soups, canned vegetables
· Fresh produce
· Bed mattress and box springs
Roanoke Area Ministries - 345-9786
· Canned fruit and vegetables, dried beans, canned salmon and tuna
· Monetary donations
· Office supplies - copy paper, stamps, #10 envelopes
Refugee & Immigration Services - 342-7561
· Pots and pans
· Dishes
· Blankets!
Rescue Mission - 777-7651
· Christmas present items - Terry robes, socks, fast food,coupons, iPods, boxes of chocolates
· Feminine supplies and diapers (size 4, 5, 6)
· Luncheon napkins, canned vegetables, sugar, mayonnaise
Salvation Army - 343-5335
· School supplies
· Education games/puzzles
TRUST House - 344-4691
· Canned soups and chili
· Quilts and blankets
YWCA - 345-9922
· Mattress covers, wash cloths, towels, pillows, blankets, iron/ironing board
· Twin beds/mattresses
· Food (dry goods only) |
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