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Call Reassurance (Richmond)
The Call Reassurance program provides increased socialization as well as safety checks to lonley and/or isolated seniors who live alone in their own home. Caring volunteers make routine telephone calls to monitor the well-being of the seniors in the program and to engage them in a friendly conversation. Calls are made in the CCC office or in the volunteer's home. Training is provided. For more information, please call 804.545.5916 or 804.545.5952 or email us.

 

CASA (Norton)
The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program represents children who must appear in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Volunteers are trained to provide emotional support and to represent the child’s best interests. Please contact CCC at 276.679.0967 or email us to become a CASA Volunteer.

Homeless Point of Entry (Richmond)
Homeless Point of Entry is a program designed to respond quickly to individuals and families threatened by homelessness. Volunteers assist individuals and families in need of shelter and related services. Call 804.648.4177 or email us for more information.

HELP (Richmond)
The Help in Emergencies and Long-term Planning (HELP) program provides emergency financial assistance, emergency food, debt management services and housing assistance. Volunteers stock shelves and prepare bags of food for clients in the Food Pantry, assist clients in need of financial aid, help clients in need of housing assistance, and complete administrative tasks that allow the program to function. Contact Vickie Jones for details at 804.545.5925 or email us .

Independence for Seniors (Roanoke)
Independence for Seniors (IFS) assists older adults who wish to remain living independently in the comforts of their homes. IFS encourages healthy lifestyle activities for seniors through the implementation of the all-volunteer friendly visitors project. Volunteers lead crafts and chair exercises for programs at Clearview Manor in Vinton. Training and supplies are provided. Call 540.342.0411 for more information or email us. Volunteers also provide grocery shopping assistance to serve homebound individuals. Call 540.342.0411 for more information.

Refugee Resettlement and Immigrant Services (Richmond, Roanoke, Hampton)
These programs provide resettlement services to newly arrived refugees, and counseling and support services to immigrants. Volunteers can help by providing ESL and homework tutoring, family mentoring, employment assistance, transportation, home setup, and administrative office support. Training and orientation is provided. For more information, contact the volunteer coordinator at the site where you are interested in serving.  Roanoke: 540. 342.7561 ext. 310 or email Roanoke; Richmond: 804.545.6293 or email Richmond ; or Hampton Roads: 757.247.3600 ext. 19 or email Hampton.

Supervised Visitation for Children (Roanoke)
Supervised Visitation for Children was established to promote safe and comforting court-ordered visits between children and their non-custodial parents. Volunteers monitor the interaction between children and their families and provide feedback to the court or judge involved. Volunteers are also needed to assist with administrative tasks. For more information, contact Arlene Campbell at 540.278.1650 or email us.

Foster Care: Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (Richmond)
CCC’s Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Program is one of the largest in the United States. Volunteers work with staff to help young refugees adapt to the challenges of learning a new language and culture and gaining the skills they need to grow up and become self-sufficient, successful young adults in a free society. Contact BeBe Tran at 804.545.5949 or email us to become a volunteer tutor and mentor.

In 2010, CCC served 30,000 people with the help of volunteers! Program volunteers work with clients in Richmond, Roanoke and Norton. Administrative volunteers provide valuable help to staff at the Richmond Main Office. Training and support are provided for volunteers working in all areas.
Volunteer at CCC and help change lives every day!

 


 

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