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STUDENT Volunteer
OPPORTUNITIES

Connect with community service opportunities in Richmond and at VCU.

  • Volunteer Opportunities - Pomodoro Cafe
    Volunteer Opportunities - Pomodoro Cafe
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Sep 17
    The Pace Center
    Sep 17, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:20 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 17, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:20 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Love Pomodoro Cafe and want to help make it happen? Sign up to volunteer! Set Up (5:30-6:30 pm) Artist (5:40-6:10 pm) DJ (6-8 pm) Announcer (6-8 pm) Clean Up (7:30-8:20 pm)
  • Stories and Lunch Volunteer Opportunities
    Stories and Lunch Volunteer Opportunities
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Sep 18
    The Pace Center
    Sep 18, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 18, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Set Up (11am-12pm): Set up sanctuary for a meal for 60 people. Clean Up (12pm-1:30pm): Wash dishes and get to know new people in the process! MC/Host (11:45am-1pm): Introduce "Theme of the Day" and Introductions for Stories & Lunch. Don't worry - training is provided ahead of time.
  • Arts & Faith Circle - Volunteer
    Arts & Faith Circle - Volunteer
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Sep 18
    The Pace Center
    Sep 18, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 18, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Host (1:30- 3 pm): Work with Pace Staff ahead of time to buy and set up snacks beforehand. Hosts participate in the event. Presenter (2-3pm): Share your expression of faith through an art medium
  • Music Rehearsals for Worship Service
    Music Rehearsals for Worship Service
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Sep 18
    The Pace Center
    Sep 18, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 18, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Help plan the music for Pace's Friday Worship Services. We rehearse on Wednesdays from 3-4 pm and fridays from 4-5 pm. Then we perform at the Friday Worship Service from 5-6 pm.
  • Driver/Volunteer: Belmont Food Pantry
    Driver/Volunteer: Belmont Food Pantry
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 19
    The Pace Center
    Sep 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sign up to be a volunteer driver! Drive other students to Belmont Community Resource Services. Meet other volunteers at the Pace Center at 10am (Thursdays) or 9 am (Fridays) and bring volunteers back to campus by 1 pm.
  • Sip-N-Tale Book Club Volunteer Opportunities
    Sip-N-Tale Book Club Volunteer Opportunities
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 19
    The Pace Center
    Sep 19, 2024, 5:40 PM – 8:20 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 19, 2024, 5:40 PM – 8:20 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Set Up (5:40-6pm): Set out snacks, mix mocktails, arrange furniture, and light candles to set the mood! DJ (5:40-6pm): Provide a playlist with no lyrics - lofi, acoustic covers, and jazz are all accepted. Be creative! Clean Up (8-8:20pm) Tidy up and reset furniture.
  • Volunteer at Belmont Food Pantry
    Volunteer at Belmont Food Pantry
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 20
    The Pace Center
    Sep 20, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 20, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Meet at Pace to ride to Belmont Community Resource Services (3510 Broad Rock Blvd) to volunteer at their food pantry. Pantry is outdoors so dress accordingly. You have to be available until 1 pm as it is a 20 minute drive from campus. On Thursdays, we start at 10 am. On Fridays, we start at 9 am!
  • Volunteer at Grace & Holy Trinity's Red Door Ministry
    Volunteer at Grace & Holy Trinity's Red Door Ministry
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 20
    Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
    Sep 20, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N Laurel St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 20, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N Laurel St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Volunteer to prepare a meal for the hungry on campus. Morning Shift (9:30 am-12 pm): Prepare food for guests. Or, help with clothing closet as needed Afternoon Shift (12 - 1:30 pm): Serve food to Red Door Guests and help with clean up. Or, help with clothing closet on an 'as needed' basis.
  • Walk-A-Dog - Volunteer Opportunities
    Walk-A-Dog - Volunteer Opportunities
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 20
    The Pace Center
    Sep 20, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 20, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Want to help make Walk-A-Dog Happen? Here are some ways to get involved: Host/Walk Leader (1:30-3 pm): Help people get to know one another on the walk - help introduce people to one another and begin conversation. Event Clean Up (3:-3:30pm) - Lint-roll our couches after the event.
  • Strings n' Things - Volunteer Opportunities
    Strings n' Things - Volunteer Opportunities
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 20
    The Pace Center
    Sep 20, 2024, 3:40 PM – 6:20 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 20, 2024, 3:40 PM – 6:20 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Set Up (3:40-4pm): Set out snacks, mix mocktails, arrange furniture, and light candles to set the mood! DJ (3:40-6pm): Create a playlist Teacher (4-6pm): Teach beginners how to crochet, knit, or another fiber art you are passionate about Clean Up (6-6:20pm): Tidy up and reset furniture.
  • Worship Service - Volunteer
    Worship Service - Volunteer
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 20
    The Pace Center
    Sep 20, 2024, 4:40 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 20, 2024, 4:40 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Set Up and Host (4:40-6 pm) Create a welcoming space for people as they enter worship. Post-Service Host and Clean Up (5:45-7 pm) Create a welcoming space during the gathering time after the worship service.
  • Volunteer - Property Work Day @ Pace
    Volunteer - Property Work Day @ Pace
    Sat, Sep 21
    The Pace Center
    Sep 21, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 21, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Show your love for Pace by helping us fix up our building. Projects include painting, installing hardware, mulching, and replacing ceiling tiles. Wear clothes that can get dirty and bringa water bottle. Pizza will be provided around noon. No skills? No problem!
  • Greeter for Second Presbyterian - Walk In Ministry
    Greeter for Second Presbyterian - Walk In Ministry
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Sep 23
    The Pace Center
    Sep 23, 2024, 9:15 AM – 1:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    Sep 23, 2024, 9:15 AM – 1:00 PM
    The Pace Center, 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
    This volunteer will be responsible for greeting other volunteers and leading the walk from Pace to Second Presbyterian Church. Don't forget to also sign up to volunteer on Second Presbyterian's website.
  • Second Presbyterian - Walk In Ministry @ 5 N Fifth Street
    Second Presbyterian - Walk In Ministry @ 5 N Fifth Street
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Sep 23
    Second Presbyterian Church
    Sep 23, 2024, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Second Presbyterian Church, 5 N 5th St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
    Sep 23, 2024, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Second Presbyterian Church, 5 N 5th St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
    Walk In Ministry is one of Second's ministries for our unhoused neighbors in downtown Richmond. They have served a hot lunch every Monday for the past 45 years. Four other churches join us them in this Downtown Community Ministry to offer lunch 5 days each week, year round.

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