VT-ENGAGE
Resources for Non-Profit Groups
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How to enter the "front door" of the university to best "engage" with students, faculty, and staff.
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Sign up on the new volunteer database Hands on Blue Ridge for the Roanoke and New River Valleys.
New River Valley:
We strongly encourage all non-profit and service organizations to register with Hands on Blue Ridge through the United Way of Montgomery, Radford, and Floyd's and Council of Community Services in Roanoke. There you can post your volunteer needs and items your organization needs, too. This is the BEST way to help us promote to others your specific needs. ITo register your organization with Hands on Blue Ridge, click here.
The United Way also hosts a Community Events Calendar where you can post your events. This calendar helps everyone plan events to avoid scheduling conflicts. The United Way also has a web page listing other major organizational calendars in this area for your reference.
We encourage you to particpate in the Third Thursday Society which meets monthly to discuss current issues for non-profits. Join the Third Thursday Society.
State of Virginia:
Learn more about VANNO, a Virginia network of nonprofit organizations. A variety of resources can be found at this website for nonprofits.
Resources Available for Volunteer Projects
We have a variety of resources available to help with service projects.
Transportation--We have a van students can borrow to travel to and from a service project. To reserve the van well in advance, contact Sharon Luz.
Hokie Hands Trailer--A trailer stocked full of tools is now available for volunteer projects. You can borrow the complete trailer or just borrow the tools you need from the trailer. The 5' X 10' utility trailer includes:
- a variety of basic hand tools
- safety equipment (goggles, ear plugs, vests)
- tables
- chairs
- work gloves
- lawn tools such as rakes, shovels, trimmers, and hoes
- tent
- basic cleaning supplies
You can also borrow a variety of fun activities for kids projects--such as arts and craft supplies.
To reserve the trailer or any of the tools, please email: utprosim@vt.edu
