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Click on a link below to view information on the volunteer opportunities for that organization. The link will direct you down the page appropriately. A.R. Ware Elementary School Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge Boy Scouts of America Boys & Girls Club B.U.T.A. Step Team C.A.D.R.E. C.A.S.A. Central Shenandoah Valley Office on Youth: Waynesboro Staunton Augusta County Baby Think it Over Bike Repairs Community Corps Crime Control Employment Division Family Services Program Pathway Teen Activities ComfortCare Women's Health Community Child Care Girl Scouts of America McSwain Elementary School New Directions Center ShenanArts Staunton-Augusta YMCA Staunton Recreation and Parks Staunton Salvation Army Valley Community Services Board Waynesboro Library Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library A.R. Ware Elementary School 330 Grubert Avenue Staunton, VA 24401 Click here to go to website Volunteer Contact: Dr. Preston Modlin (Principal) 540-332-3938 Girl Scout Contact: Susan Peyton 540-885-5080 Mission: To help each child achieve mastery within the curriculum at his/her instructional level and to reach his/her highest potential. We are also committed to the development of the whole child; therefore, we will strive to foster positive growth in social/emotional behaviors and attitudes. Population Served: Kindergarten through fifth grade Social Issues: Education Volunteer Opportunities: - Before and after school tutoring - Reading to kids any time during the day - Lunch buddies (Mentor will be provided, if possible, through Big Brothers & Big Sisters) - Donations of clothes for the clothes closet Description: A.R. Ware Elementary school seeks to educate their students and give them the support they need. Duration of Commitment: One to three months depending on the needs of child Start or End Date: School year (August through May) Operational Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Monday through Friday Volunteer Hours: Flexible Looking for: Men are needed, desperately! We are looking for people who will commit and are interested in working with challenging kids. Special Requirements: Volunteers will have to meet with the principal to be approved. Note: I know the Kiwanis Club has started a reading program with students. We may be able to team up with them to provide volunteers. Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge P.O. Box 897 220 South Wayne Avenue Waynesboro, VA 22980 Click here to go to website Volunteer Contact: Judith Shuey (Executive Director) 540-943-7871 Fax: 540-943-5859 bbbsocbr@ntelos.net Mission: To help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-on-one relationships with measurable impact. Population Served: At risk youth through age thirteen in Staunton, Waynesboro, and surrounding Augusta County. Caring adult volunteers are matched one-on-one with children to share experiences and develop positive outcomes. Through these relationships, youth develop in ways that will make them more likely to succeed as they transition into adulthood, and improve their chances for success. Social Issues: Reducing the likelihood of drug and alcohol usage, school truancy, and engagement in violent behavior. Children who have positive mentoring relationships have shown a more positive attitude towards school, achieved higher grades, have higher levels of self-confidence, and are more likely to trust their teachers. Volunteer Opportunities: - Working directly with children as "bigs" - Lunch Buddies Location: Waynesboro, Staunton, and Augusta County; and any schools in those areas, public or private Description: Volunteer opportunities include time spent one-on-one with child referred to as a “little." A screened volunteer mentor visits the assigned student once weekly during the school year, usually to eat lunch together. There is no time requirement outside of this hour each week, but the adult may call or write at other times. Duration of Commitment: Typically a minimum of one or two hours per week for one year, one day each week during the school year. Start or End Date: Depends on the task assigned to the volunteer. Usually begins in September when school starts but can begin anytime, September through May. Operational Hours: Vary Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: - Monday through Sunday for “bigs” - Monday through Friday for “lunch buddies”. They eat with the student during lunch at the school. Volunteer Hours: Negotiable based on the availability of the volunteer. Because the organization commits to providing quality mentoring services to at risk youth in the community, it is imperative that volunteers follow through with agreed upon tasks within the agreed upon time frame. Must be available during the school day (usually lunch) and with some consideration for the teacher’s schedule Looking for: Volunteers who are committed to improving the quality of lives for the children and families we serve. Special Requirements: All volunteers must submit to a background investigation. The nature of the investigation will be discussed with the volunteer and will include, but will not be limited to: a criminal history investigation, child sexual abuse investigation, and Department of Motor Vehicle investigation. Boy Scouts of America 801 Hopeman Parkway Waynesboro, VA 22980 Click here to go to website Volunteer Contact: Dee Schartiger (Valley District Executive) Phone: 540-569-6034 E-mail is preferred: tigerz@comcast.net Mission: To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Scout Oath: On my honor I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. A Scout is: trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. Population Served: - Boys in first through fifth grade in our Cub Scout Program - Boys eleven to eighteen years old in our Boy Scout Program - Boys and girls ages fourteen to twenty-one in our Venturing Crew Program and Explorer Post Program Social Issues: To help educate youth in specific areas, teach citizenship, leadership, and duty to God and country. Volunteer Opportunity: Our programs are organized and carried out mainly by volunteers in each of our program areas – Cub Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Venture Crew/Exploring Posts. These volunteers are supported by professional staff at our Council Service Center. Location: Waynesboro, Staunton, and Augusta County Description: Volunteers will be interacting with youth as scout leaders. We also have a District Committee that supports these groups by doing fundraising, program planning, and mentoring the leadership of the units. Duration of Commitment: As long or as short as the volunteer wishes. We have volunteers who have just joined as well as volunteers who have been with us for over sixty years. Start or End Date: Depends on the job or task. Some run the entire year, and some are only for one event or opportunity. Operational Hours: Our programs run all year long. The actual time depends on the event or opportunity. Most of our activities are in the evenings or on weekends. We do, however, have opportunities for volunteers to come to our Council Service Center to assist with office tasks on occasion. Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Vary Volunteer Hours: Flexible Looking for: Volunteers who are willing and able to support our efforts and who want to help support our mission and vision for youth. We are looking for people who love kids and want to spend the time it takes to help them grow into productive, healthy adults. Special Requirements: The ability to work well with youth. Boys & Girls Club 302 East Main Street Waynesboro, VA 22980 1114 West Johnson Street Staunton, VA 24401 Click here to go to website Volunteer Contacts: DeWayne Moore (Executive Director) dewayne@augustabgclub.org 540-949-6460 Ext. 16 Marcus Thompson (Unit Director) marcus@augustabgclub.org 540-949-4516 Mission: To inspire and enable all young people (especially those from disadvantaged circumstances) to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Population Served: Youth ages six to eighteen Social Issues: - Character & Leadership Development - Health & Life Skills - Education & Career Development - The Arts - Sports, Fitness, & Recreation Volunteer Opportunities: - Tutors for homework program - Mentors Location: Waynesboro, Staunton, and Augusta County Description: - Volunteers are needed to help youth complete homework from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Monday through Thursday in Waynesboro, and 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM on Monday through Thursday in Staunton. - Mentors are needed to work with young people of all ages throughout the day Monday through Friday in Waynesboro. Duration of Commitment: Six months to one year Start or End Date: School year (August through May) Operational Hours: Afternoons (3:00 PM to 7:00 PM) Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Monday through Thursday Volunteer Hours: Flexible Looking for: Those who have a passion for young people and want to make a difference in our community’s most valuable resource. Special Requirements: None! B.U.T.A. Step Team Beautiful Urban Talent Aight Volunteer Contact: Keesha McCarthy (Founder) keeshamccarthy@yahoo.com 540-910-1978 We currently practice at the Waynesboro Parks and Recreation Department (Rosenwald Community Center) on Port Republic road in room eight. We have been offered the lower room of the public library, but transportation for the team is an obstacle. Mission: We invite kids of all ages, races, and religions to come and show their talents in the art of stepping. Stepping is the stomping of the feet and clapping of the hands in rhythm and precision to create different beats. We instill pride (of self, heritage, and community), self esteem, respect, and dedication in our youth. We promote education. We teach that gang activity, drugs, alcohol, and premarital sex are avenues to self destruction. Our older youth are role models and mentors to the younger children. Stepping is done mostly on the college level in fraternities and sororities. We are giving kids a stepping stone to a college future and with the help of our community, the possibility of higher education (which is something most of these kids would otherwise not be able to achieve). We would like to become a non-profit organization so that we will be eligible for grants. Population Served: Youth and children ages two and up Social Issues: Education, abstinence, and a drug/alcohol/gang free lifestyle. Volunteer Opportunities: - Coach or Sponsor - Providers of uniforms which include shoes, pants, shirts, sweatshirts, and jackets They cost around $50 to $100 per child; and there are currently over twenty-five children participating. - Transportation providers to and from shows, practices, and competitions - Stereo equipment and props Location: Waynesboro and the surrounding communities Description: Because of the size of our group, we need adults to help supervise the children. We need coaches to teach step and dance routines. We are in desperate need of sponsorship to provide transportation, uniforms, and other needs to enable the team to compete. Duration of Commitment: Varies Start or End Date: We practice September through June Operational Hours: Evenings Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Volunteer Hours: Very flexible. The children decide the pace of the practices. Looking for: Creative, fun, and energetic people who love children (and do not mind loud noise). Special requirements: None! C.A.D.R.E. Community Alliance Drug Resistance Education Volunteer Contact: Marta Szuba (Coordinator) szubame@ci.waynesboro.va.us 540-942-6757 Mission: To educate and build resistance skills with youth about the health risks of drug use. Population Served: All ages, but primarily middle school and high school students. Social Issues: Prevention of tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use. Volunteer Opportunity: CADRE Membership Board Location: Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County Description: Serving on the CADRE Membership Board, volunteers will study the issues that surround tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use. They will find solutions to problems and work to put those solutions into action. CADRE Members may also have opportunities to volunteer at school-based and community events. Duration of Commitment: One year Start or End Date: Whenever the volunteer signs up for the board the commitment ends one year from that date. There is an option to extend the position. Operational Hours: Afternoons, but this may be changed at the beginning of the next school year. Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: One day every two months with other opportunities as they arise. Volunteer Hours: Flexible Looking for: Businesses, faith community members, parents, and youth. Special Requirements: None! C.A.S.A. Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children 1600 North Coalter Street (Suite 7) Staunton, VA 24401 Click here to go to website Volunteer Contact: Any CASA Staff 540-213-2272 Mission: To collaborate with other professionals and provide trained volunteer advocates to represent the best interests of abused and/or neglected children who are involved in the Augusta County, Staunton, and Waynesboro juvenile courts. Population Served: Children and youth involved in the Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County juvenile courts as a result of abuse and/or neglect. Social Issues: Child abuse and neglect Volunteer Opportunity: CASA Volunteer (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Location: Waynesboro, Staunton, and Augusta County Description: Volunteers partner with other child welfare professionals and perform many investigative tasks on behalf of their CASA children. They obtain school and medical records and monitor the court’s orders. They also visit the children each month (or at least every six weeks for children residing outside of the immediate locality). They prepare monthly written reports and notes, and attend court and agency hearings as needed. Duration of Commitment: One year Start or End Date: Volunteers begin a case after the judge appoints them and maintain the case until its closure (approximately eighteen months). Operational Hours: Office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. On-call staff are always available to support volunteers with their cases. Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Varies Volunteer Hours: Varies. Schedules are primarily set by the volunteer's preferences and availability. Volunteers can expect to spend five to ten hours per week during the first two months of their assignment performing case duties; and then one to two hours per week during the monitoring phase of the case. Looking for: Committed, objective, and detail-oriented individuals with good communication skills. Must be willing to perform an independent investigation (including supporting documentation) to determine the “best interest” for the child victim. Volunteers also need to have effective verbal and written communication skills. There is a preference for volunteers who are comfortable using a personal computer. Special Requirements: A twenty minute pre-interview, thirty seven hours of training, and a post-interview. Baby Think It Over 250 South Wayne Avenue (Suite 101) Waynesboro, VA 22980 540-942-6757 900 Nelson Street Staunton, VA 24401 540-332-3806 Volunteer Contact: Amber Cropper (Program Manager) 540-942-6757 cropperab@ci.waynesboro.va.us Mission: To develop positive connections between youth, their families, and communities to build a strong foundation for a successful future. Population Served: Mostly middle and high school students; some elementary. Social Issues: We work closely with schools, courts, and other organizations to provide services in the areas of: employment services, supplemental education, juvenile crime control, teen pregnancy prevention, family services, and substance abuse prevention. Volunteer Opportunities: - Someone willing to help with baby deliveries, check ins, breakout groups, and cleaning/preperation of babies. - In order to provide the Baby Think It Over program to students in Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County, we need financial assistance to buy many new babies. The babies that we currently have are no longer made and spare parts cannot be ordered. The cost is $529 each. They will be used repetitively to serve different students. We are in need of thirty babies. Description: The Baby Think It Over program uses computerized infant simulators to enable students to discover the significant realities of caring for a baby. The program is implemented in middle and high schools. Duration of Commitment: Throughout the school year Start or End Date: August through June Operational Hours: The Office on Youth is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Looking for: Volunteers who are passionate about helping teens. Special Requirements: A brief orientation with the Baby Think It Over. Bike Repairs 250 South Wayne Avenue (Suite 101) Waynesboro, VA 22980 540-942-6757 900 Nelson Street Staunton, VA 24401 540-332-3806 Volunteer Contact: Amber Cropper (Program Manager) 540-942-6757 cropperab@ci.waynesboro.va.us Mission: To develop positive connections between youth, their families, and communities to build a strong foundation for a successful future. Population Served: Mostly middle and high school students; some elementary. Social Issues: We work closely with schools, courts, and other organizations to provide services in the areas of: employment services, supplemental education, juvenile crime control, teen pregnancy prevention, family services, and substance abuse prevention. Volunteer Opportunity: Individuals willing to fix bikes so they can be given to children who need them. Description: The Waynesboro Police Department donates unclaimed bikes to the Office on Youth. Help is needed to repair these bikes so they can be given away to children. Duration of Commitment: Any Start or End Date: Year round Operational Hours: The Office on Youth is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Any Looking for: People who are passionate about helping teens. Special Requirements: Knowledge of bike repair and maintenance. Community Corps 250 South Wayne Avenue (Suite 101) Waynesboro, VA 22980 540-942-6757 900 Nelson Street Staunton, VA 24401 540-332-3806 Volunteer Contact: Amber Cropper (Program Manager) 540-942-6757 cropperab@ci.waynesboro.va.us Mission: To develop positive connections between youth, their families, and communities to build a strong foundation for a successful future. Population Served: Mostly middle and high school students; some elementary. Social Issues: We work closely with schools, courts, and other organizations to provide services in the areas of: employment services, supplemental education, juvenile crime control, teen pregnancy prevention, family services, and substance abuse prevention. Volunteer Opportunities: - Program assistants to provide additional support to after school and summer program staff. - Sometimes the group takes educational trips. Extra chaperones and funding are needed. - Someone to teach crafts or interesting subjects to children ages eleven to thirteen. Description: Community Corps is a free program for eleven to thirteen years olds that runs two or three days per week. It provides positive activities for the youth while teaching character development. Duration of Commitment: The fall and spring sessions run for ten weeks each. The summer session is eight weeks. Start or End Date: Fall is August through December, Spring is January through May, and Summer is June through August. Operational Hours: The Office on Youth is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Fall and spring sessions are after school two or three days per week for about two hours. The summer session is two or three days per week from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Looking for: Volunteers who are passionate about helping enrich the lives of teens. Special Requirements: Direct supervision of the youth will require a criminal background check. Crime Control 250 South Wayne Avenue (Suite 101) Waynesboro, VA 22980 540-942-6757 900 Nelson Street Staunton, VA 24401 540-332-3806 Volunteer Contact: Amber Cropper (Program Manager) 540-942-6757 cropperab@ci.waynesboro.va.us Mission: To develop positive connections between youth, their families, and communities to build a strong foundation for a successful future. Population Served: Mostly middle and high school students; some elementary. Social Issues: We work closely with schools, courts, and other organizations to provide services in the areas of: employment services, supplemental education, juvenile crime control, teen pregnancy prevention, family services, and substance abuse prevention. Volunteer Opportunities: - Tutors to work one on one with the students to help with their school work or GED preperation. - Sites and supervisors are needed at community agencies and area businesses to provide opportunities for youth to perform community service. Description: Crime Control services are offered to youth who are before the court for charges and have been ordered to complete a specific program or probation. Many of these youth have court-ordered community service hours they must perform. Many are also struggling in school and are in need of tutoring assistance to get them back on track academically. Duration of Commitment: Any Start or End Date: Year round Operational Hours: The Office on Youth is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Any Looking for: Volunteers who are passionate about helping teens. Special Requirements: Good academic skills for tutoring or the ability to supervise teens. A criminal background check is required. Employment Division 250 South Wayne Avenue (Suite 101) Waynesboro, VA 22980 540-942-6757 900 Nelson Street Staunton, VA 24401 540-332-3806 Volunteer Contact: Amber Cropper (Program Manager) 540-942-6757 cropperab@ci.waynesboro.va.us Mission: To develop positive connections between youth, their families, and communities to build a strong foundation for a successful future. Population Served: Mostly middle and high school students; some elementary. Social Issues: We work closely with schools, courts, and other organizations to provide services in the areas of: employment services, supplemental education, juvenile crime control, teen pregnancy prevention, family services, and substance abuse prevention. Volunteer Opportunities: - We need businesses willing to host fourteen to sixteen year olds at their worksite to teach appropriate work ethic skills while they help with work needing to be accomplished. This opportunity would be through the Youth Corps program. - Financial Sponsorship for a child in a Youth Corps session. Each child earns an incentive of $4.25 per hour to encourage their participation and promote good work ethic. To sponsor a child for the fall or spring session would be $170 for forty hours. For the summer it would be $204 for forty eight hours. - Educational guest speakers for the mandatory group sessions of Youth Corps. These sessions help the youth increase their knowledge in certain fields. These fields could include: communication, creating a resume, filling out a job application, how to find a job, etc. Description: Youth Corps is a pre-employment training program for fourteen to sixteen year olds. It increases the ability of youth to seek, find, and maintain meaningful employment as adults. Duration of Commitment: The fall and spring sessions run for ten weeks each. The summer session is eight weeks. Start or End Date: Fall is August through December, Spring is January through May, and Summer is June through August. Operational Hours: The Office on Youth is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Fall and spring sessions are after school two days per week for two hours. The summer session is six hours per week depending on the worksite. Youth Corps group days are held on Wednesdays after school during the fall and spring, and during the day in the summer session. Looking for: Volunteers who are passionate about helping teens. Special Requirements: A brief orientation with the Youth Corps Coordinator in which you learn more about the program, have your questions answered, and fill out some paperwork. Family Services Program 250 South Wayne Avenue (Suite 101) Waynesboro, VA 22980 540-942-6757 900 Nelson Street Staunton, VA 24401 540-332-3806 Volunteer Contact: Amber Cropper (Program Manager) 540-942-6757 cropperab@ci.waynesboro.va.us Mission: To develop positive connections between youth, their families, and communities to build a strong foundation for a successful future. Population Served: Mostly middle and high school students; some elementary. Social Issues: We work closely with schools, courts, and other organizations to provide services in the areas of: employment services, supplemental education, juvenile crime control, teen pregnancy prevention, family services, and substance abuse prevention. Volunteer Opportunities: - Sponsor a meal: Parenting workshops are often held in the evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Because of the time crunch parents face at the end of the day, we provide a meal for them and their children before class. Donations of meals, drinks, and paper products are extremely helpful. - Provide childcare: Many parents need childcare in order to attend our programs. We often rely on volunteers to provide this care on site during the programs. - Host a program: The Office on Youth holds parenting programs throughout Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County, usually at churches and community centers. We are happy to bring programs to any interested local community. - Provide parent scholarships: Occasionally parents cannot afford to pay the fee for a program. We never want to turn a family away due to lack of ability to pay. Donations to help these families afford programs are always appreciated. Program fees range from $5 to $45 per person. Description: Parenting programs provide skills and support to help parents raise children to be healthy, responsible, independent, and happy adults. Duration of Commitment: Can be for a single event or an entire program; the longest is seven sessions. Start or End Date: Year round Operational Hours: The Office on Youth is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Weekday mornings and evenings. Looking for: Volunteers who are passionate about helping families. Special Requirements: Direct interaction with youth will require a criminal background check. Pathway Program 250 South Wayne Avenue (Suite 101) Waynesboro, VA 22980 540-942-6757 900 Nelson Street Staunton, VA 24401 540-332-3806 Volunteer Contact: Amber Cropper (Program Manager) 540-942-6757 cropperab@ci.waynesboro.va.us Mission: To develop positive connections between youth, their families, and communities to build a strong foundation for a successful future. Population Served: Mostly middle and high school students; some elementary. Social Issues: We work closely with schools, courts, and other organizations to provide services in the areas of: employment services, supplemental education, juvenile crime control, teen pregnancy prevention, family services, and substance abuse prevention. Volunteer Opportunities: - Tutors are needed to work one one one with the students to help with their school work or GED. - Community Service sites and supervisors are needed at community agencies and businesses to provide opportunities for youth to perform community service. Description: Pathway is a program for middle and high school students who have been suspended or expelled from school. The program helps students maintain their academics, deal with issues that resulted in their suspension, and give back to the community by performing community service in the afternoons. Duration of Commitment: Anywhere from once to the entire school year Start or End Date: The program runs from August to June Operational Hours: The Office on Youth is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Looking for: Volunteers who are passionate about helping teens. Special Requirements: Good academic skills for tutoring or the ability to supervise teens. Brief orientation with staff to learn more about the program, have questions answered, and fill out paperwork. If you will directly interact with the youth, a criminal background check is required. Teen Activities 250 South Wayne Avenue (Suite 101) Waynesboro, VA 22980 540-942-6757 900 Nelson Street Staunton, VA 24401 540-332-3806 Volunteer Contact: Amber Cropper (Program Manager) 540-942-6757 cropperab@ci.waynesboro.va.us Mission: To develop positive connections between youth, their families, and communities to build a strong foundation for a successful future. Population Served: Mostly middle and high school students; some elementary. Social Issues: We work closely with schools, courts, and other organizations to provide services in the areas of: employment services, supplemental education, juvenile crime control, teen pregnancy prevention, family services, and substance abuse prevention. Volunteer Opportunities: - We're looking for responsible adults willing to supervise teens at monthly activities. - Financial sponsors are needed to fund activities in which teens participate to keep them positively engaged during the weekends and weekday evenings. An activity can cost between $300 and $1,000. Description: Activities are provided on weekends and weekday evenings to positively engage teens. They always say there is nothing to do... this program gives them something! Duration of Commitment: One time or monthly Start or End Date: Year round Operational Hours: The Office on Youth is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Weekends or weekday evenings for two to eight hours Looking for: Volunteers who are passionate about helping teens. Special Requirements: If you will directly interact with the youth, a criminal background check is required. Comfort Care Women's Health 1020 North Augusta Street Staunton, VA 24401 Corner of 13th and Magnolia Waynesboro, VA 22980 Click here to go to website Volunteer Contact: JoAnne Shirley (Clinic Assistant) 540-885-7448 Mission: Comfort Care Women’s Health is a life-affirming, non-profit clinic empowering women to make healthy life choices. Services: Pregnancy confirmation, counseling on pregnancy options, nurse’s assessment, and STD testing. Population Served: Women and teens of childbearing age Social Issue: Unplanned pregnancy Volunteer Opportunities: Patient advocates, receptionists, and nurse sonographers Location: Waynesboro and Staunton Description: - Patient advocates perform one-on-one pregnancy options counseling and do follow-ups with patients. - Nurse sonographers perform ultrasounds and give medical consultations. (Training for ultrasounds provided if necessary.) Duration of Commitment: Once a week for three hours Start or End Date: Year round Operational Hours: Various daytime hours Monday through Friday. Evening hours are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Monday through Friday Volunteer Hours: Three hours per week Looking for: No experience necessary, but must have a heart for empowering women and saving families from uneducated reproductive choices. We are also looking for medical professionals. Special Requirements: For medical professionals that are not trained in ultrasound, training is necessary. For all others, there is fifteen hours of on-the-job training. Community Child Care 32 Park Boulevard Staunton, VA 24401 Volunteer Contact: Laurie Deavers (Executive Director) 540-886-7372 Mission: To serve children whose parents work, are in school, or in job training. Population Served: Children ages two to twelve years old Social Issues: We are a non-profit agency. Parent’s weekly fees are on a scale according to their household income. We help educate and take care of children while their parents are at work or school. Volunteer Opportunity: Teaching Assistant Location: Staunton Description: Volunteers will assist the classroom teachers with supervising children. Volunteers are expected to interact with the children (playing games, reading books, etc). Duration of Commitment: Any Start or End Date: Year round Operational Hours: Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Monday through Friday Volunteer Hours: Flexible Looking for: Responsible, motivated, and energetic volunteers Special Requirements: All volunteers must be responsible for the schedule they are expected to work. Please notify the center if you are unable to work your planned schedule. Girl Scouts of America P.O. Box 2325 Staunton VA, 24402 Click here to go to website Volunteer Contact: Susan Peyton 540-885-5080 Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Population Served: Girls ages five through seventeen Social Issues: Recreation, leadership, and positive peer pressure Volunteer Opportunities: - Troop Leaders and Assistant Leaders - Program Providers Location: Waynesboro, Staunton, and Augusta County Description: - To guide and lead a group of girls so that they learn to develop their abilities as individuals and as a group member through participation in the Girl Scout program. - Use knowledge and expertise to teach girls. Duration of Commitment: Anywhere from several hours to help with an event, up to a year for troop commitment Start or End Date: Year round Operational Hours: Vary Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Vary Volunteer Hours: Troop meetings are held at consistent times. Other commitments, events, camps, etc. are more flexible and vary from several hours to an ongoing planning commitment. Looking for: Positive role models who are committed to influencing girls in making a difference. Must be ready for new adventures and have a desire to teach. Special Requirements: Training is provided. It is helpful to have expertise in an area that you could teach the girls. McSwain Elementary School 1101 North Coalter Street Staunton, VA 24401 Click here to go to website Volunteer Contact: Linda Lundsford (Principal) 540-332-3934 Mission: Our school theme is Literacy + Learners Today = Leaders Tomorrow. This philosophy focuses attention on the expectations of our school culture. McSwain has a proud history of accepting each child and nurturing his or her interests and skills. Population Served: Kindergarten through fifth grade Social Issue: Education Volunteer Opportunities: - Help with transportation and getting students their health shots - Making sure students have supplies which could include stationary, pencils, paper, notebooks, scissors, glue, book bags, etc. - After school tutors - Reading Buddies who read to children throughout the day - Lunch Buddies through Big Brothers/Big Sisters Location: Staunton Description: McSwain Elementary School seeks to educate their students and give them the support they need. Duration of Commitment: Three to six months per child Start or End Date: School year (August through May) Operational Hours: 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Monday through Friday Volunteer Hours: One or two hours per week Looking for: Reading Buddies! Smiling Faces! Lunch Buddies! Special Requirements: All volunteers must be pre-approved through a meeting with the principal and/or the Guidance Department. The PTO has programs that we currently work with. We contact all parents to see if they would be willing to volunteer and help with the kids. Teachers are given the opportunity to mentor if they choose to do so. New Directions Center P.O. Box 3069 Staunton, VA 24402 Click here to go to website Volunteer Contact: Nevada Martindale 540-885-7273 Mission: We provide options for those emotionally, physically, and sexually abused: - Shelter (24 hours per day - 365 days per year) - 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 540-886-6800 or 800-56-HAVEN - Counseling one on one or in group sessions (in house and in the community) - Court advocate services - Outreach through speaking engagements Population Served: Women, men, and children in domestic violence or sexual assault situations. We also serve the homeless. Social Issues: Domestic violence, sexual assault, and the homeless population Volunteer Opportunities: Childcare and material assistance Location: Staunton and Waynesboro Description: - Childcare while clients attend mandatory meetings - Material Drive - The shelter is constantly low of certain materials. A group could do a drive to collect these materials. Some of these items include: detergent, towels, twin sheets, pillows, paper products (paper towels, napkins, toilet paper, etc.), trash bags, silverware, shower caddy fillers (shampoo, conditioner, loofah/washcloth, toothpaste, toothbrush, razor, etc.) Duration of Commitment: Duration is open ended for general volunteers. Volunteers are needed on regular and an on-call status. Start or End Date: Volunteer hours usually fall Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Special events or special projects can occur after hours or on weekends. Operational Hours: 24 hours a day, year round Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: The volunteer coordinator can offer a variety of schedules: one day, a couple of days, once a month, or on-call for special projects. Looking for: Volunteers who show caring, positive behavior and share our objective to make a difference by helping others. Volunteers must follow directions; and possess the knowledge that no job is too small and no job is too big. Volunteers are not only necessary for the success of New Directions, but are greatly valued by each and every face that they will encounter at the agency. Special Requirements: All volunteers will be given a confidentiality agreement to be signed stating that they will never disclose the whereabouts of our shelters or share the identity/history of clients and residents. There is a required police and DSS criminal background check. We encourage volunteers to participate in training: however, it is not mandatory. Volunteers interested in continued work will have to attend both a Level I and Level II Training. ShenanArts 465 Lee Highway Verona, VA 24482 Volunteer Contact: Jo-El Nelson 540-248-1868 Mission: ShenanArts is a nonprofit, professionally directed performing arts and education organization that targets youth and teens. Our mission statement is “to use theatre to build bridges of tolerance, affirmation, fellowship, and a richer sense of community among people”. Population Served: The majority of our population is youth and teens. We do, however, provide theatre opportunities throughout the year for all ages. Social Issues: We usually target education, but have provided specific plays or events that deal with particular issues. Volunteer Opportunities: - Providing assistance with set design, construction, clean-up, and wardrobe - Ushering or selling concessions during plays and events Location: Verona Description: Varies with the type of play. We always need dedicated volunteers for back stage work, ushering, building and painting of sets, etc. The type of work varies with the genre of the play and what the director needs. Interested parties should contact ShenanArts to see what opportunities are currently available. Duration of Commitment: Varies with the play. It is usually a two weekend period for ushering, or a two month period for assistance with set design and construction. Start or End Date: Varies Operational Hours: - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Staunton - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Waynesboro - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Verona Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Any Volunteer Hours: Consistent if providing assistance throughout the duration of a play. Looking for: Assistance with set construction, assistance in moving costumes to a new room, and assistance labeling and taking inventory of props. Special Requirements: Set construction volunteers should be familiar with building. Staunton-Augusta YMCA 708 North Coalter Street Staunton, VA 24401 Click here to go to website Volunteer Contact: Morris Peltz (Director) 540-885-8089 Mission: “We, the Staunton-Augusta Family YMCA, are a charitable organization committed to putting Christian Principles into practice through programs that promote the health of spirit, mind, and body for all.” Population Served: Six month old babies to 90+ year olds; families, children, and individuals Social Issues: Growing obesity rates, affordable summer child care, and providing a safe place for teens Volunteer Opportunity: Supervision of teen night on select Saturdays Location: Staunton Description: Help with the supervision of teenagers during YMCA teen night. The teens will play basketball, tennis, racquetball, Play Station, etc. It is the second Saturday of the month. Helpful if volunteers also assist with clean up. Duration of Commitment: Once a month Start or End Date: Second Saturday of every month Operational Hours: Mornings, afternoons, and evenings Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Second Saturday of each month Volunteer Hours: Between 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM Looking for: People who like to work with teens Special Requirements: Patience! Staunton Recreation and Parks Irene Givens Administration Building Located in Montgomery Hall Park 1000 Montgomery Avenue Staunton, VA 24402 Click here to go to website Volunteer Contact: Grem Beam (Programs & Promotions Specialist) 540-332-3945 beamga@ci.staunton.va.us Mission: The Staunton Recreation & Parks Department aspires to the best of both worlds; beautiful historic parks with state-of-the-art facilities, paired with innovative recreation programs, athletic leagues, trips, and child programs. Population Served: Everyone Social Issues: Educational, fun, and informative recreational and leisure activities Volunteer Opportunity: Special event volunteer Location: Staunton Description: We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals that enjoy working with the public during our various seasonal events. Individuals must be eager to learn and participate. A pleasant disposition is sought. Duration of Commitment: Varies on the interest of the individual volunteering and his/her time with our department Start or End Date: Any Operational Hours: Varies based on event Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Varies based on event Volunteer Hours: Varies based on event and the interest/eagerness of the individual Looking for: Energetic, fun folks Special Requirements: None, as long as eager to learn and able to assist by working independently at various times Staunton Salvation Army 1700 West Beverly Street 1000 Montgomery Avenue Staunton, VA 24401 Volunteer Contact: David May (Captain) 540-885-8157 Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Population Served: All ages in the City of Staunton and western Augusta County Social Issues: Youth, Homelessness Prevention, Hunger Prevention, Prescription Medicine Help, Clothing Assistance Volunteer Opportunity: Boys and Girls Youth Group Leaders Location: Staunton Description: Plan, lead, and coordinate a program for elementary and/or middle school youth. Use established curriculum and resources provided by TSA. The largest need is recruiting middle school students. Duration of Commitment: One year, potentially ongoing Start or End Date: Throughout the traditional school year Operational Hours: Evenings Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Currently Mondays Volunteer Hours: Monday evenings Looking for: Active men and women who can present a positive role model for youth Special Requirements: Must be willing to be screened in order to work with youth Valley Community Services Board 85 Sanger's Lane Staunton, VA 24401 Click here to go to website Volunteer Contact: Karen Hicks 540-213-7584 khicks@vcsb.org Mission: Valley Community Services Board provides community based mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse services to the citizens of the Counties of Augusta and Highland and the Cities of Staunton and Waynesboro. Within its resources, VCSB provides an integrated array of services in a climate of partnership designed to assist consumers in achieving their treatment and program goals. Population Served: Prevention Services serves youth between the ages of six and seventeen Social Issues: Within prevention, we address substance abuse and other risky behaviors Volunteer Opportunities: - Camp Excel Volunteer - Excel After School Location: There are two sites in Staunton and Waynesboro. We will meet at our office in Staunton but will travel to various school sites in Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County. Description: Volunteers will work with youth ages six to seventeen in a summer camp setting and/or assist Prevention Services in providing after school programming to elementary age youth. Duration of Commitment: Nineteen days in Staunton and nine days in Waynesboro and/or eight weeks during the first and second semester of the school year Start or End Date: Camp Excel will start June 18 and end August 3 in Staunton. Camp days in Waynesboro are to be determined but are for nine days during July. Excel After School starts mid-September and runs to the beginning of December, and starts again mid-January through the end of April. Operational Hours: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Staunton and 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Waynesboro. Excel After School is from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the Staunton site. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at the Waynesboro site. Volunteer Hours: Consistent with the days of the week needed Looking for: Volunteers must be over eighteen but we prefer college age or older. Experience working with at-risk youth, especially those with ADHD. You must have experience in either art or sports. Special Requirements: Experience working with youth and the ability to work outdoors in a camp setting Waynesboro Library 600 South Wayne Avenue Waynesboro, VA 22980 Click here to go to website Volunteer Contact: Bethany Jones (Youth Services Librarian) 540-942-6746 Mission: To meet the informational and educational needs of our community. We strive to provide access to all types of current and historical information and to organize and preserve our local history. We are committed to fostering the love of reading in the youth of our community. Population Served: Everyone Social Issues: Literacy Volunteer Opportunity: Summer Reading Program Volunteer Location: Waynesboro Description: Children are given library dollars for reading and may use the dollars to purchase items at our store. The volunteer would oversee that process. Duration of Commitment: Approximately six weeks Start or End Date: June 16 to August 3 Operational Hours: 9:00 AM to 9 PM Monday through Friday, and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Mondays through Saturdays Volunteer Hours: The hours are very flexible. We tend to have certain times of day (like late morning) which are busier than others, but any help is welcome and appreciated. The store does not need to be manned at all times, so exact shifts are not necessary. Looking for: Teens and adults Special Requirements: Simple addition/subtraction and a smile Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library 18 - 24 North Coalter Street Staunton, VA 24401 Click here to go to website Volunteer Contact: Ellen Abernethy 540-885-0897 (Ext. 110) Population Served: Everyone Social Issues: History and Government Volunteer Opportunity: Museum Teacher Location: Staunton Description: Our Museum Teachers work with school children who tour the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library. Most of the children are students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Volunteers may select the age of children they wish to take on tours of the birthplace and museum. Volunteers also provide classroom presentations and/or assist with the Summer History Camp. Duration of Commitment: Flexible. We have some volunteers who have been with our organization for over 20 years. Start or End Date: During school hours and during the History Camp week in June Operational Hours: Mornings and afternoons Days of the Week Volunteers Needed: Mondays through Fridays Volunteer Hours: Flexible! Volunteers may pick their days although the group times are coordinated with the schools in advance. Monthly schedules are sent out to volunteers. Looking for: Individuals with experience working with children and a teaching background would helpful but not required. Special Requirements: The library provides training for new volunteers.
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