Volunteer in Virginia

How to Volunteer in Virginia

Wondering how and where you can help in Virginia? There are projects open all year round and some organizations recruit volunteers at specific times of the year like summer, Christmas and thanks giving. View our guide, search the best volunteer opportunities and apply today.

Popular Places to Apply

You can find volunteer opportunities throughout the state and will be able to find options near to where you like. Popular places to help include:

Virginia Beach
Norfolk
Chesapeake
Richmond
Arlington
Newport News
Alexandria
East Hampton
Hampton
Roanoke

You will also find some programs in rural areas of the state for example helping nature and wildlife.

Types of Programs

There are flexible part time positions where you can give a few hours per week/month and also more fixed long term positions. You can help in a wide range of areas including:

Animals
Arts & culture
Charities & non profits
Children & youth
Community projects
Crisis support
Disabilities
Education, teaching, literacy & computing
Elderly care
Emergency & Safety
Environment
Homeless, housing, shelters & soup kitchens
Religious & faith based
Hospitals, health & medicine
Immigration & refugees
LGBTQ+
Nature and conservation
Religious & faith based
Sports & recreation
Training, employment & skills

Summer Volunteer Work in Virginia

Got your summer break free? Keen to give back? Make the decision to apply for summer volunteering positions in Virginia. There are flexible short term projects which recruit volunteers to help make a difference. These placements are very popular with students on summer breaks from studying.

Eligibility

Every organization is unique and has different requirements. Most positions are option to individuals (adults and students) whilst some accept families and corporate placements.

You will usually need to be aged 16+ unless participating with your family or as part of a structured group e.g. with your school. A lot of general positions do not require any previous experience. All positions are open to United States citizens and some also allow internationals applying from overseas.

Some organisations offer board, meals and a stipend salary if the position requires you to live in the location.

You will find some organizations especially those helping animals might require you to pay a fee to participate - this is like a donation which goes to the charity work.

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Virginia Volunteer Organization Reviews

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