Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Volunteer Opportunities

Below are current volunteer opportunities with RSVP.
Updated: 2/01/12

  • We will be participating in the nationwide Valentine’s for Vets program by making Valentines for the patients at the Salem Veteran’s Hospital. We had set aside Tuesday, January 31 to make Valentines in the RSVP office, but if you would like to make any at home, please have them to us by Thursday, February 9 so that we can deliver them in time for Valentine’s Day.  If you need art supplies, give us a call. This project is a way to let our veterans know that they are appreciated and not forgotten.

  • Department of Veterans Affairs Salem VA Medical Center 2012 National Salute to Veterans will be celebrated with Aaron Tippin, country music artist performing a free Valentines For Vets Concert at the Salem Civic Center on Thursday, February 9 at 7:00 pm. This concert is an ideal opportunity for the community to express its respect and appreciation of all Veterans who have served and protected our great Nation. Tickets are required for admission and must be obtained prior to the date of the concert from the Salem Civic Center Box Office. RSVP will be taking volunteers to assist VA staff at the concert.  The van will leave RSVP at 5:00 pm.  Call if you want to help.  

  • Alta Mons has volunteer opportunities available for office assistance, grounds and facilities assistance, meal service assistance and much, much more. To join the special Alta Mons volunteer family… Call: 268 2409 or email: volunteer@altamons.org.

  • The Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley will be holding their 14th annual used book sale from February 16-18 from 7 am to 9 pm and on February 19 from 10 am-6 pm at the New River Valley Mall.  Book donations for the sale can be dropped off on February 10 from 8 am-7 pm and February 11 from 10 am-3 pm at the mall near the food court at the NR Community College entrance.  Books can also be dropped off at the Literacy office on 195 W. Main St. in Christiansburg from 9 am-5 pm.  Call 382-7262 to make sure someone will be available in the office. To sign up for a time to work the sale, you can call Nia at 382-7262, RSVP at 382-5775 or go to this link: http://www.lvnrv.org/news-events/book-sale-volunteer-information/ 

  • Good Samaritan Hospice is holding Family Support Training for volunteers to provide family support to hospice patients in their home.  This special volunteer may provide companionship, respite, run errands or provide transportation.  Classes will be held in the evenings beginning at 5:15 pm at 1160 Moose Drive Christiansburg and will be held on February 6, 7, 20, 21, 27, 28 March 5 and 6. Contact Deborah Lovelace at 381-3171 for more information. 
    They are also seeking volunteers to assist in the office on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11-1.  

  • CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of the New River Valley, a program of NRV CARES, needs volunteers! CASA trains volunteers who are committed to advocating for safe, permanent homes for abused and/or neglected children who are involved in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court proceedings.  A CASA volunteer gathers information about the child and serves as a voice for children who cannot speak for themselves.  You are asked to be able to donate 10-15 hours per month.  The next training session for potential volunteers begins on Monday, February 6. This is an important way to “make a difference in the life of a child”.  Call 381-8312 for the entire schedule.   

  • Road to Recovery a program of the American Cancer Society provides transportation help for people with cancer.  They are seeking volunteer drivers to transport patients to and from their scheduled medical appointments.  Drivers donate their time and the use of their personal vehicles.  Call RSVP for additional information. 

  • A Blood Drive is being held on Monday, February 6, from 9:00-3:00 pm at the Christiansburg Recreation Center.  Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule an appointment to donate blood or RSVP to assist during the drive.  

  • Micah’s Backpack is recruiting volunteers to help pack 179 backpacks each Thursday evening from 6:00 to 7:15 pm at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church to be distributed to the students in need at 9 Blacksburg public schools and 2 pre-schools.  Volunteers are also needed to deliver the packs to the schools on Friday mornings as well as monthly food shopping at Feeding America.  To find out how you can help, call Jennie Hodge at 951-8951 or email her at jennie@micahsbackpack.org. 

  • Upcoming Blanket Day:  Saturday, February 11 from 9 am-3 pm at Grove United Methodist Church, 1020 Tyler Ave, Radford.  Material and other supplies are provided. For more information, contact Penny Sweet at 639-6161. 

  • The Women’s Resource Center Crisis Intervention Volunteer Training Dates for the Winter II Session begins Thursday February 2 and continues for eight sessions through February 21.  The Tuesday and Thursday sessions are from 6:00 to 10:00 pm and the Saturday sessions are from 9 to 5 pm. Call Mary Forti for more information at 639-1123. 

  • Warm Hearth Singers is looking for anyone in the community who likes to sing and have fun to join their choir.  No audition is required.  The group meets on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Karr Activity Center at Warm Hearth Village at 4:00 pm for rehearsals.  The group is under the direction of David Jones.  Contact him at 443-3435 if you are interested.

  • Better Agreements, Inc. has openings for volunteers to serve on the following committees:  Operations, Marketing, and Education.  Committees meet 1-2 times a month for 1-2 hours at a time.  This program features mediation and conflict resolution services. Call T’aiya Shiner at 552-1200 to learn more. 

 

 

 

 

  




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