VT-ENGAGE
Where will your Hokie heart for service lead you this year? Find a place to volunteer here! Visit the 2009 Virtual Volunteer Fair.
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Check out the new volunteer program for VT Alumni--Experts in Action
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers Needed for the Montgomery County Christmas Store The Montgomery County Christmas Store is an all-volunteer, community-wide, nonprofit organization which assists low-income families in Montgomery County during the Christmas season by providing a shopping experience characterized by choice and dignity. Serving families with children is their first priority. Volunteers are needed to help organize the store on Tuesdays and Saturdays through Dec. 7th. On Dec. 8,9,10,11, and 12--volunteers are needed to serve as hosts to families shopping at the store. You guide them through the store and help them shop using a point system. This is a very rewarding volunteer experience. Contact Merilyn Armstrong to help with store set up: magjoejohn@hotmail.com Contact Mae Hoover to be a host on shopping days: mccs@bburg.bev.net For more information: http://www.mcchristmasstore.org
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Spotlight on Service
Marching Virginians Build a House in Memory of Ryan "Stack" Clark There is a beautiful new house on Cedar Hill Drive in Blacksburg built to help a local family achieve its dream of being a homeonwer. The house was built in loving memory of Ryan "Stack" Clark as a partnership between the Marching Virginians, the Town of Blacksburg, and the Community Housing Partners. Click here to see photos and for more information about this amazing Remembrance Project just completed. |
Recent Reflections
“I had an incredible time learning this fun dance, and it was made all the more fun knowing why we were doing it. Domestic violence is an important problem that must be addressed, and Alpha Chi Omega has come up with a great way to raise money and awareness for the cause while having fun at the same time.”
-- Maggie
Volunteered for Delta Sigma Pi
“Knowing we were raising funds for cancer research speaks for itself”
-- Wendy
Volunteered for Bears Care Foundation
“It was a lot of fun to be around the kids and just do what kids do. All you need for a good time is a ball and a jump rope and somehow they are entertained!”
-- Katye
Volunteered for Sullivan House
“It was refreshing to see people interested in investing in sustainable living. It was also great to learn about it as well. ”
-- Erin
Volunteered for Blacksburg