The SERVE Program at Randolph-Macon College opens doors to dynamic service and service-learning opportunities on and off-campus. By fostering connections with community partners, we create a platform for transformative experiences.
SERVE Connect Opportunities
Affinity Care of Virginia
Affinity Health Management is a provider that offers a distinctive blend of hospice and residential services, ensuring a smooth transition for loved ones as their needs evolve. Their highly skilled staff is dedicated to assisting families in navigating the wide range of care and service options available. At Affinity, each patient is recognized as a unique individual and receives a personalized plan to ensure the highest level of care and comfort.
Contact Information
Emily Ferguson, Coordinator
804-460-6550
Alpha House
The Alpha House is an assisted memory-care living center. They are currently looking for volunteers to come and support their residents. This small facility engages in various activities, including games, outings, and playing music. If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to Javon Minor.
Contact Information:
Javon Minor, Activity Director
804-399-0440
iminoralphahouse@yahoo.com
The Arc of Hanover
The Arc of Hanover is the leading advocacy, service and awareness organization for citizens with intellectual disabilities in Hanover County.
Contact Information:
Zach Kenney
Email: zachary.kenney@thearcofhanover.org
Phone: (804)-955-7802
Ashland Little League
Umpiring is not just a job; it’s an exciting and rewarding experience that offers numerous benefits, including:
- Flexible Schedule: As a college student, we understand the importance of managing your time effectively. Umpiring allows you to work around your class schedule and other commitments.
- Extra Income: Umpiring provides a great opportunity to earn some extra income while gaining valuable experience on the field.
- Volunteer Opportunities: If the college student is looking for community service hours, we do have a program to which we allow the student to volunteer their time and in turn, we will write recommendation letters.
- Leadership and Decision-Making Skills: Umpiring helps develop crucial skills such as leadership, quick decision-making, and effective communication – qualities that are beneficial both on and off the field.
- Passion for the Game: If you love sports, particularly Baseball or Softball, being an umpire allows you to stay involved in the game you’re passionate about.
Here are some key details about the position:
- Training Provided: No prior umpiring experience is necessary! We provide comprehensive training to ensure you are well-prepared for the role.
- Community and Camaraderie: Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive community of fellow umpires. It’s a great way to make new friends and connections.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, please email ashlandumpires@gmail.com
Autism Society Central Virginia
Volunteer information: https://ascv.org/getinvolved/volunteer/
Internship Information: https://ascv.org/getinvolved/intern/
Best Buddies
Mission: Best Buddies Friendship programs represent one of our organization’s four key mission pillars. These programs build one-to-one friendships between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), offering social interactions while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion for a population that is often isolated and excluded. Through their participation, people with IDD form meaningful connections with their peers, gain self-confidence and self-esteem, and share interests, experiences and activities that many other individuals enjoy.
Contact Information:
Emma Heinze
Email: emmaheinze@bestbuddies.org
Circles Ashland – Building Community to End Poverty
Destination Imagination
A non-profit organization that provides opportunities to students from Kindergarten through University Level to participate in a multi-disciplinary, cross curricular tournament, fusing various elements of STEAM into a challenge that allows teams of 2 to 7 to come together and build a solution.
Contact Information:
Anthony Jenkins
Email: anthony@divirginia.org
Downtown Ashland Association
Downtown Ashland Association is a community non-profit organization that works toward a strong and vibrant future for Ashland, Virginia. Through marketing initiatives, special events, business engagement, historic preservation and more, Downtown Ashland Association contributes to the town’s vitality by deploying our time, funding, and voice on behalf of the community. We are organizers, fundraisers, and small town cheerleaders. We are artists and farmers, government leaders and business owners, parents and grandparents. We harness the power of community to build a stronger future for everyone.
English Language Learners (ELL) Childwatch
Help needed Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00pm-7:15pm and 7:15pm-8:30pm with child watch for the English Language Learner’s Class at Duncan Memorial. You do not have to volunteer every week.
Contact: KendraGrimes@rmc.edu
Family Lifeline
At Family Lifeline, trained volunteers create connections and build relationships with older adults and persons with disabilities, also referred to as participants, through in-person visits, phone calls, emails, texts, and virtual visits.
Contact Information:
Allison Williamson, Volunteer Coordinator
804-402-6338
awilliamson@familylifeline.org
Feed More
At Feed More, volunteers help prepare, package, and deliver food to the community.
Contact Information:
804-521-2500
info@FeedMore.org
Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia
Contact Information:
Margaret Dodson-Cordrey (RMC Class of 2017)
Number: 804-746-0590
Email: mdodson-cordrey@comgirlscouts.org
Girls on the Run
Mission: We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
Description of service needed: Coaches to help lead lessons 1-2x/week for 8 weeks (September – November); days & times dependent on site chosen; training & supplies provided
Contact Information:
Emma Rogers
Email: emma@gotrrichmond.org
Phone: 804-517-3273
Hanover Christian Firewood Ministry
The Hanover Christian Firewood Ministry is based at Lebanon UMC in Eastern Hanover. The organization delivers firewood to families in the area who can’t afford electric heat but use stoves and fireplaces every Saturday. Breakfast is provided at 8:30 AM for volunteers, and work begins at 9 AM. Projects are completed by lunchtime.
Contact Information:
Tim Bellows
timbellows@comcast.net
Hanover Community Arts Center
Description: The Hanover Arts and Activities Center, located in the heart of Ashland, is a vital center of enrichment for all, through cultural, educational, and community events. The Hanover Arts and Activity Center is always in need of volunteers to support our community activities, such as the Ashland Rail Road Run, or the many music, arts, and cultural events that we sponsor.
Contact Information:
Jamie Camp
Email: info@hanoverarts.org
Phone: (804) 798-2728
Hanover County NAACP
Mission: To secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.
Contact Information:
Patricia Hunter-Jordan
Email: hanovernaacp2@gmail.com
Phone: 804 801-7497
Hanover Parks and Recreation
Hanover Parks and Recreation Volunteer Opportunities can be accessed from the Hanover County Parks & Recreation site. Look for the Volunteer Opportunities tab.
The Hull Closet
The Hull Closet supports Yellow Jackets, students, faculty, and staff, who have basic food, toiletries, and gender-affirming clothing needs. The Hull Closet is always in need of volunteers to help, stock shelves, sort clothes, and maintain our space.
Contact information:
Student Engagement Center
Email: HullCloset@rmc.edu
Phone: 804-752-3205
The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education
The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education is located about 15 minutes from Ashland on Route 33. Volunteers are needed to help with various events throughout the year.
Contact Information:
Mary Ann Stamey
Email: Programs@MontpelierCenter.org
Phone: 804-883-7378
Nayar Hospice Care
Nayar Hospice Care offers comforting and serene end-of-life experiences for patients. Our trained volunteers perform a variety of services, including phone calls and visits. We encourage volunteers to integrate their unique skills and interests when interacting with patients and their families.
Contact Information:
Ashley DuVall, Volunteer Coordinator
aduvall@nhc.life
Rural Point Elementary School PTO
Seeking volunteers for our Community Fall Festival the elementary school PTO is hosting. We will need many volunteers for the event tables, food tables, traffic, setup, cleanup, etc. This is a community event, and we have made signup shifts, so that Volunteers can enjoy the festival as well!
Contact Information:
Blair Bucciarelli
Number: 804-380-8845
Email: busybs7564@gmail.com
Randolph-Macon College Native Plant Garden
We’re looking for volunteers to help with regular garden upkeep in the RMC Brian Wesley Moores native plant garden. Tasks will range from weeding and mulching to installing new plants. We typically meet on Friday afternoons or Saturday mornings for 2-3 hours.
Contact Information:
Nick Ruppel
Email: nicholasruppel@rmc.edu
Phone: 804-752-7267
Sitter and Barfoot: Veteran Care Center
Mission statement: To provide optimal level of quality care and compassion for our Virginia Veterans.
Service: We are looking for individuals who are interested in getting to know and entertain the brave veterans who make a home with us. This can range from people offering their talents (music, arts, etc) to simply being a companion to them.
Contact Information:
Justin Ramos
Phone: 804-371-1290
Email: justin.ramos@dvs.virginia.gov
Traditions Health
At Traditions Health, volunteers can choose the days and times that work best with their schedule. Without volunteers, the Traditions Health hospice program could not provide the kinds of services which are needed to enhance the quality of the lives of patients and their families. They provide the training/orientation for volunteers in order for them to feel comfortable in carrying out their responsibilities.
Contact Information:
Jennifer Burnett
Phone: 804-290-0951 or 979-431-8204
Email: jennifer.burnett@traditionshealth.com
Virginia Civics
Join us for an engaging day of learning and service at the “We the People” state finals! Volunteer as timekeeper/facilitators on February 1, from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Randolph-Macon’s campus. As a crucial part of this event, you’ll assist judging panels by guiding them to assigned classrooms and timing presentations during the ‘Simulated Congressional Hearings.’ Your participation not only supports middle and high schoolers exploring Constitutional issues but also earns you documented volunteer hours and includes a complimentary light breakfast and lunch. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a meaningful impact and be part of an inspiring educational experience! To volunteer, email Amelia Bochain at amelia@vacivics.org.
YMCA of Greater Richmond
For 167 years, the YMCA of Greater Richmond has served our region, adapting to meet changing community needs, and partnering with other organizations to ensure our community has access to vital services. As a leading non-profit in our community, the Y strives to be an active part of the Greater Richmond community through our charitable work that focuses on philanthropic goals, social well-being and community health. At its heart, the Y is a place where we all are welcome and everyone belongs. It is a community asset, a place to gather.
Current volunteer needs include:
- Coaches for our youth sports leagues
- Swim Instructors for our Learn to Swim program in partnership with Henrico County Public Schools
- Support in our Homework Help program at Woodman West Apartments for grades K-2 and 3-5
- Support in our Food Pantry partnership with Feed More at Woodman West Apartments
Any students interested in volunteering can reach out to Casey Dwyer.
Contact Information:
Casey Dwyer, Executive Director of Enriching Learning
Phone: 804-729-4759
Email: dwyerc@ymcarichmond.org
The YMCA is having a Bright Beginnings event at RMC on August 6 from 4:30 – 8 pm with shifts from 3:30 – 6:30 pm and 6-9 pm in the Brock Center.