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.

Virginia Mentoring Partnership offers training and matching services for those interested in mentoring.

www.HanoverVolunteers.org, Henrico Volunteers and Chesterfield Volunteers offers county-run volunteer matches on their sites.

Junior League of Richmond focuses on training women to become effective leaders and dedicated volunteers in the local community..

Circle of Friends aims to do group, weekday projects that help nonprofits while allowing members to learn about the organization and the people it serves.

Senior Corps is a network of programs that tap the experience, skills, and talents of older citizens to meet community challenges with Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program).

Foster Grandparents connects volunteers age 60 and over with children and young people with exceptional needs.

The Extraordinaries uses the concept of micro-volunteerism to allow citizens to lend a hand via cell phone while waiting for coffee or the bus.

Network for Good is a nonprofit with a mission of getting individuals plugged in to community projects using the Web.

Servenet.org focuses on youth volunteerism.

AmeriCorps works with local and and national nonprofit groups to address critical needs in communities across America.

The Volunteer Family and Doing Good Together facilitate children volunteering with parents while simultaneously assisting local agencies plan and prepare for family volunteers.

CharityAmerica.com provides tools to donate online and to post volunteer opportunities.

OnlineVolunteering.org allows citizens to search for opportunities by zip code as well as by cause, type of service, etc.

MyGoodDeed.org was founded by 9/11 family members and friends as a source of online tools to empower individuals and organizations to make a difference in the world.

PlanetVolunteer.com links individuals wanting to volunteer with nonprofits needing help.

Global Citizens Network offers opportunities to volunteer in the U.S. and overseas.

All for Good lets individuals search for volunteer opportunities nationally and locally, share them with friends and track opportunities of interest.