The IRC houses a “Resettlement Store” where refugees can shop for donated items such as clothing, household goods, toys, kitchenware, and linens. We always need people to help process in-kind donations and keep the shop organized. Due to COVID-19 precautions, our “store” is currently closed but we are delivering donations to clients. We currently need…

Our coaches work to, connect the fellow with civic and career networks, ask non-judgemental questions to help projects grow, support fellows when things seem hard, and cheer on fellows when they find successes.

Bring hygiene and cleaning supplies or nonperishable foodstuffs to MVMNT Church on any given Sunday, and we will ensure that the donated materials get into the hands of the people who need it most!

Across the nation, there is an ongoing foster care crisis with more youth entering the local foster care systems than families to serve them. On any given day, there are more than 900 youth in care in our service region alone, with more than 5,000 in Virginia and nearly 445,000 in the United States.These children…

Social media, YouTube campaigns, Fundraisers

Building our bunny barn, fences, painting, etc.

Planning, building, and maintaining vegetable garden for the animals

Passing out flyers, online fundraisers, special events, business partnerships, etc.

Be matched with a newcomer, as an individual or family! This mutually beneficial relationship is imperative in order for our newest neighbors to thrive in Charlottesville.

Do you have a certain skill you really want to use in a volunteer role but can’t find an opportunity that is a good fit? Get in touch! We’d love to learn about what you want out of a volunteering role, as staff often have special projects that could use volunteer support. We also accept…