Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer

Why Volunteer?

You want to make a difference in your community. You want to give back. You have time or talents to share.

Whatever your reason, Volunteers of America Chesapeake is excited. Because you can make a difference – not just in your community – but in the lives of the more than 11,000 people our organization serves each year. Whether an hour a week, or strictly a one-time-event, we applaud you for wanting to give back and sharing your time and talents.

Volunteer Process:

  1. Browse the opportunities below. 
  2. When you find one that fits, click on the position name.
  3. Click Apply Now to submit a Volunteer Application.
  4. Be sure to fill out the background check, as some positions, such as working with clients or children, require background checks. 
  5. Questions? Please contact the staff person listed next to the opportunity. Or, for general questions please call Volunteers of America Chesapeake’s main office at 301.459.2020 or email volunteer@VOAches.org

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Position NameAdditional InfoLocationOpportunity TypeContact Information
Admission PacketsDonate two hours of time each week to fill out needed paperwork for our shelter residents. All training will be provided for all of the above!Residential Program Center 1554 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204AllEileen Corbet
Advisory Council MemberJoin a vibrant group of folks who are passionate about helping those less fortunate than others. Be part of a committee to share your expertise and reach out in your community.Residential Program Center 1554 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204AllEileen Corbet
Behind the ScenesWe welcome people who can provide assistance such as helpting with mass mailings, organizing our donations closet, helping with filing, going through donations from the community, etc. As little as an hour a week will go a long way!Residential Program Center 1554 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204AdministrativeEileen Corbet
Friends of RPCWe are also looking for people to be Friends of RPC, to be called upon when some special assistance is needed for any of our annual events and fundraisers. We always need assistance with our yearly event, Harvest for Hope, which is held in the Fall.Residential Program Center 1554 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204GeneralEileen Corbet
Help Soliciting DonationsAll donations made to our center are tax-deductible and we always need help soliciting donations from local businesses, companies, corporations and other church or community groups. If you are good at fundraising we could definitely use your time and talent.Residential Program Center 1554 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204AllEileen Corbet
Mentoring/Adopt-a-ResidentWe are looking for volunteers to help individual residents in our shelter with resume editing, interviewing skills, budgeting tips, and other services that would help them on the road to independence. This can also include meeting and offering support and encouragement. After meeting with each other for a few times, this can be done by phone if that works better.Residential Program Center 1554 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204AllEileen Corbet
Snack Food DriveTo supplement the meals we give to clients we always need individually wrapped snacks, like crackers, cereal bars, chips, cookies and rasins. Please consider buying some in bulk and donating them to RPC or conducting a Snack Drive.Residential Program Center 1554 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204AllEileen Corbet
Toiletry DriveWe are always looking for help from volunteers to host a toiltetry drive; or at our RPC, we need volunteers to help sort the donations and make the welcome bags for our clients.Residential Program Center 1554 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204AllEileen Corbet
Working with Clients We're always lookingfor volunteers to host Bingo night, movie night, do arts & crafts, bring in baked goods or make a meal for our center. Any talent or service you can provide we'll work our hardest to match you with a program or create one for you!Residential Program Center 1554 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204GeneralEileen Corbet