Project Homeless Connect 2009
November 19, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Greater Richmond Convention Center
Project Homeless Connect 2009 is looking for over 1000 volunteers to work with service providers in a one-of-a-kind partnership to connect
chronically homeless adults to as many on-site services as possible in one day. Volunteer will be trained to assist clients navigate the
array of services based upon priorities established by the client.
Register online to volunteer for CONNECT 2009.
Volunteer at the Library
Are you
- Interested in helping the unemployed?
- Good with computers?
Please contact Sophia Stephens at the Main branch of the Richmond Public Library at
sophia.stephens@richmondgov.com or call 646-4265.
Richmond Walk For Lupus Now
The Lupus Foundation of America is hosting the Richmond “Walk for Lupus Now” at the Richmond international Raceway, On Saturday October
31, 2009. They are looking for volunteers and walkers. If you are interested in either or both please contact them at
development@lupusgw.org or call (202) 223-1828.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO WORK WITH THE ELDERLY
The Senior and Special Needs Initiative along with ElderFriends are currently recruiting Visiting Volunteers to assist Richmond’s isolated elderly residents. The time commitment only requires a couple of hours one day per week. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Yvette Jones, Senior and Special Needs Advocate at 646-3054 or by email at e.jones@richmondgov.com.
If you are interested in utilizing an AmeriCorps member to work with your volunteers or becoming an AmeriCorp member please contact:
jennifer.swinson@richmondgov.com or call 804-646-6612
Richmond Volunteer Connection exists to recruit and connect volunteers to City departments, sponsored activities and special events.
The office also works in collaboration with other organizations to promote volunteerism and civic engagement.