In addition to our Volunteer Match service, Metro Richmond offers several great ways to connect individuals to volunteer opportunities:

Youth Give Back, a program of the Youth Philanthropy Project, provides opportunities for the under 18 crowd.

Hands On Greater Richmond connects individuals or groups to one-time volunteer projects with local nonprofit agencies.

Virginia Mentoring Partnership offers training and matching services for those interested in mentoring.

www.HanoverVolunteers.org, Henrico Volunteers and Chesterfield Volunteers offers county-run volunteer matches on their sites.

Junior League of Richmond focuses on training women to become effective leaders and dedicated volunteers in the local community..

Circle of Friends aims to do group, weekday projects that help nonprofits while allowing members to learn about the organization and the people it serves.

Crater District Area Agency on Aging offers services, such as the Foster Grandparent Program, designed to keep seniors connected to the community and in their homes as long as possible.

Virginia Mentoring Partnership acts as a referral agency for volunteers who are interested in becoming a mentor. 

Virginia Service, 1-800-Volunteer.org and VolunteerMatch.com are central clearinghouses for volunteer opportunities searchable by city & state or zip code.

Network for Good is a nonprofit with a mission of getting individuals plugged in to community projects using the Web.

Servenet.org focuses on youth volunteerism.

AmeriCorps works with local and and national nonprofit groups to address critical needs in communities across America.

The Volunteer Family and Doing Good Together facilitate children volunteering with parents while simultaneously assisting local agencies plan and prepare for family volunteers.

CharityAmerica.com provides tools to donate online and to post volunteer opportunities.

MyGoodDeed.org was founded by 9/11 family members and friends as a source of online tools to empower individuals and organizations to make a difference in the world.

PlanetVolunteer.com links individuals wanting to volunteer with nonprofits needing help.

Global Citizens Network offers opportunities to volunteer in the U.S. and overseas.