Youth volunteer opportunities are a great way for kids to learn, stay active, and become better citizens. Why not take advantage of the summer to engage your child(ren) in youth volunteer opportunities? We’ve compiled a list of options below.
Listed below are some of the opportunities in the Richmond area.
American Lung Association. 16-year old minimum age to help with outdoor activities, health fairs, and office chores. Call 804.267.1900.
BARK Volunteer. Dog walking, kennel care, office help, administrative, special projects, and more.
Bon Secours Hospitals. Ages 14-17 (may vary by hospital facility).
Camp Comfort Zone. 15-year old minimum age. Junior counselors can run errands, help in the office and help with activities and events. Call 804.377.3430.
Chesterfield County Library Volunteers.Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older unless otherwise specified. (804) 751-4142.
Children’s Museum of Richmond. Help educators, assist with groups, computers, and art studio.
Easter Seals Virginia. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older unless otherwise specified. Volunteers in Chesterfield County partner with county staff to enhance and enrich the quality of life in our community.
FeedMore Youth Volunteers. Our valuable community-service opportunities also provide youth volunteers with the chance to build skills and directly participate in the fight against hunger. Special event helpers, backpack packers, Meals on Wheels delivery riders, and more.
HandsOn Greater Richmond. Many volunteering opportunities listed.
Hanover County Volunteering. “What YOUth Can Do” offers a quick list of age-specific suggestions and contacts. Download our annual “quick sheet” of volunteer opportunities for young people.
HCA Hospitals. 14-year old minimum age to assist with flower and mail delivery, gift shop assistance, patient registration and more. Volunteer ages, needs and programs may vary by location.
- Chippenham Hospital – call 804.323.8882
- Henrico Doctors’ Hospital – call 804.289.4999
- John Randolph Medical Center – call 804.541.7417
- Johnston-Willis Hospital – call 804.330.2082
- Parham Doctors’ Hospital – call 804.747.5600
Maymont Foundation. If you are at least 16 years of age and have a little time to spare, Maymont has a position for you! Meet some of our volunteers and learn more about the wide variety of opportunities available.
Meadow Farm Museum. For ages 16+. If you enjoy a variety of textile projects, this may be the volunteer opportunity for you. Members participate in programs as well as reproduce textile projects for program use. Meetings are the first Saturday of the month, February-December. New members are always welcome. Information: 501-2130. For ages 10+. If you enjoy gardening and the companionship of good folks, this may be your volunteer opportunity. The Meadow Farm Agricultural Guild meets Wednesday evenings April through September to work the field crops and heirloom garden. Information: 501-2130.
Richmond Public Libraries. Volunteers are welcomed in the Main library to help with such tasks as shelf reading, shelving, data entry, assisting in the computer lab, unpacking books, stocking book sale shelves and other jobs as needed. School children 15 and up.
Richmond SPCA. Volunteers must be 14 or older to volunteer independently (without a parent or guardian). Youth volunteers 7 or older may volunteer with a parent or guardian. Youth volunteers in grades 6 through 8 may also apply to participate in our Animal Brigade Service Club. The Richmond SPCA does not accept court-mandated volunteers.
Rockwood Park Nature Center - 804-745-7020 . 14-year-old minimum – Help with exhibits, animals, nature programs and camps. Help with a variety of activities at the Rockwood Nature Center. Volunteers could be working with camp staff throughout the summer in support of the Nature Center’s camp programs, working in the exhibit hall within the Nature Center and answering questions, providing guidance, and monitoring public use of people with an interest in animals and/or nature, education and environmental studies majors and retirees. Other duties may include assisting with animal care as needed, general clean up maintenance, and completing paperwork.
Special Olympics Virginia. If you are a health care professional or student and want to volunteer to help at one of our health screening event, contact the Special Olympics Program closest to you.
VCU Medical Center. The Junior Volunteer Program provides students (ages 14-17) an opportunity to volunteer in a large, urban medical center where they are able to see the benefits of donating their time and services to their community. They are also given the opportunity to develop and appreciate their own abilities, and to learn about career opportunities in the health care field. During the summer of 2013 there will be two sessions. Each runs for three weeks, Monday-Thursday, from 8:30am-12:00pm. Junior Volunteers in Session I will volunteer July 8-25. Junior Volunteers in Session II will volunteer July 29-August 15.
Virginia Rep Volunteers. Contact them for more information.
Virginia State Park Youth Corps. Youth Corps projects are visible, tangible and meaningful. Crewmembers often return to the parks where they served and appreciate their projects for many years. Projects have educational aspects, are environmentally sound and fulfill an unmet need in the park.
Volunteers of Louisa. Various opportunities for different ages.
YMCA . Help with a variety of volunteer opportunities. Pick one to suit your interests, talents and schedule. Check with your nearest YMCA to determine if they allow youth volunteers.
- Chester Branch – 804-748-9622
- Manchester Branch – 804-276-9622
- Midlothian Branch – 804-379-5668
- Camp Thunderbird YMCA – 804-748-6714
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