March Volunteer/Donation Needs

City of Roanoke will hold the Lead Safe Roanoke Children's Bonanza on March 10^th from 9AM - 4:30PM. Volunteers needed to assist with children's activities. Contact Ándrea Martin at 853-1801 or andrea.martin@roanokeva.gov.

Big Brothers Big Sisters will host the "Bowl for Kids Sake" Event on March 6^th in the NRV and March 13^th in Roanoke. You can sign up for the event at www.bigslittles.org or contact Melanie Moore atmmore@bigslittles.org or 345-9604.

Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway will be holding a viewshed planting on March 20^th from 10AM - early afternoon. Contact Eva Gray for more information at 772-2992 or eva_gray@friendsbrp.org.

Girl Scouts will be hosting their Spring Break Camp "Take Action - Its Your Planet" April 5th - 9th. Volunteers needed to assist girls through a variety of activities. Contact Lynda Calkins at 777-5100 or lcalkins@gsvsc.org.

Greenvale School will host the annual Chili Cook-off on May 1^st. Volunteers are needed in all areas of the event. Contact Jenny Lee at jlee@greenvale-school.org or 342-4716.

CHIP will host "Tugs for Tots" on May 14^th. Volunteer Team Leaders needed. Contact Susan Crim at 857-6993 or susan.crim@chiprv.org.

On-Going Volunteer Needs

211 Virginia (SW Region) needs volunteers to assist with updating the database. Experience with data entry is required. Contact Alison Jorgensen at 985-0131 x502 or alisonj@councilofcommunityservices.org.

American Cancer Society Discovery Shop is looking for volunteers to assist in the sorting/pricing room, and in the shop working with shoppers. Flexible schedule.

Astride with Pride is in need of program volunteers for lessons and office assistance.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is in need of volunteers to serve as big brothers and big sisters.

Bradley Free Clinic needs volunteer medical professionals Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Friday mornings. Non-medical volunteers are also needed Monday - Friday 9-5.

CHIP is seeking volunteers to assist in their file room and volunteers to assist with GED preparation. Volunteers also needed to build some shelving. Contact Susan Crim at 857-6993 or susan.crim@chiprv.org.

City of Roanoke needs volunteers for clerical support, and afterschool mentors/homework help for the Preston Recreation Center. Contact Ándrea Martin at 853-1801 or andrea.martin@roanokeva.gov.

Commonwealth Catholic Charities needs volunteers to serve as friendly visitors, to assist with crafts and exercises for seniors. Contact Susan Marshall at 278-1650 or susan.marshall@cccofva.org.

Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway is in need of a volunteer to assist with data entry (can be done from home!). Contact Eva Gray at 772-2992 or eva_gray@friendsbrp.org.

Good Samaritan Hospice is looking for family support volunteers (free training starts March 9^th) and office help. Contact Becky Harris at 776-0198 or bharris@goodsamhospice.org.

Greenvale School needs volunteer baby rockers, classroom volunteers, and grounds/beautification volunteers.

Joseph C. Thomas Center would like volunteers to spring projects (Senior Prom, Beauty Pageant, etc.), to assist with residents, and to take residents to Sunday morning Chapel service.

Presbyterian Community Center is in need of volunteer tutors/mentors, food pantry helpers, receptionists, and drivers. Contact Cheryl Poe at 982-2911 or volunteers@pccse.org.

Refugee & Immigration Serviceswould like volunteers for sponsors, ESL tutors (materials and training provided), and medical appointment transportation. Contact Marybeth Pizzino at 342-7561 or mary.beth.pizzino@cccofva.org.

Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission is seeking volunteers to assist with long-range transportation plan proofreading, planning computer graphics, and Regional Planning Library (organization and layout). Contact Mark McCaskill at 343-4417 or mmccaskill@rvarc.org.

Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue needs horse care volunteers and facility caretakers.

TAP is seeking volunteers to tutor GED students in Math.

YWCA needs volunteers to assist clients with computer skills.