Volunteer With Us

If you have considered volunteering but hesitate to make the leap, bear in mind that just two or three hours of your time per month could make a huge difference in the lives of our residents. School, church, and civic groups are also invited to make The Virginia Home the site for one-time or annual service projects. The Director of Volunteer Services works closely with individuals and groups to match your interests and talents with the needs of our residents to ensure a mutually beneficial experience for all.

You choose your level of commitment and your schedule.

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Volunteers are truly an integral part of our organization and provide essential services and loving care to our 130 residents.  Please take a moment to read the following eligibility guidelines prior to completing the application:

• The minimum age for volunteering at The Virginia Home is 14, unless accompanied at all times by an adult.
• Anyone committing to volunteer one or more hours per week will be required to have an annual TB test. This test is administered by TVH nursing staff at no charge to the volunteer.
• Weekend and evening assignments are limited to experienced volunteers only. If you desire to volunteer on Saturday, Sunday, or after 5pm, you will be required to first complete 6 hours of supervised training during regular business hours.
• All volunteers must complete orientation and sign the Volunteer Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement. Participation in some programs requires additional training conducted by TVH staff.
• Individuals convicted of a “Barrier Crime,” as specified by § 63.2-1719 of the Code of Virginia are ineligible to volunteer at TVH. Examples of such crimes include crimes against children, abduction, robbery, arson, obscenity offenses, etc.
  

Please e-mail volunteer@thevirginiahome.org if you have any questions.

• Download the volunteer application (PDF)
• Download a brochure ( PDF)