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New ConnectRichmond Opportunities

Fundraising Assistants and Coordinators
Childhood Language Center at Richmond, Inc.
Posted: Wednesday, November 19, 2008

communications assistance
Rebuilding Together of Richmond
Posted: Friday, November 14, 2008

Board of Directors / Public Relations and Marketing
Gallery5
Posted: Friday, November 14, 2008

home repair expertise - consulting
Rebuilding Together of Richmond
Posted: Friday, November 14, 2008

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Volunteer Management Resources

More to Give: Tapping the Talents of the Baby Boomer, Silent and Greatest Generations
This AARP study indicates that almost half of "Experienced Americans," ages 44-79, have increased or will increase the amount of time they spend volunteering, and most expressed interest in volunteering through faith-based or religious groups, by mentoring or tutoring young people, and by helping older adults live independently. Key barriers to civic engagement include: overly rigid volunteer schedules, lack of time, lack of invitation, and the need to make money.

Virginia Volunteer Leave Policy
This policy outlines acceptable volunteer leave for state employees, including nonprofit service and school assistance.

Hands On Greater Richmond
This organization provides free volunteer recruitment and one-time volunteer team management for area nonprofits.

Corporation for National and Community Service
This Web site offers national and state statistics, policy briefs and best practices.

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More Local Volunteer Connections

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.