![]() ![]() Members then choose the request they’d like to contribute to filling, and handles mailing the item(s).Īgency Focus: Vetshouse, Inc. ![]() BFS relies on supporters to individually to search through the requests and decide on which to reply. Requests range from books and magazines to hygiene care package and pen pals. soldiers, airmen, sailors, marines, and coast guardsmen. Books for Soldiers is an online bulletin board which posts requests from U.S. The USO of Hampton Roads needs many volunteers for these event to assist in light manual labor and to help man Information and Referral booths.Īgency Focus: Books for Soldiers is a non-profit organization, operated as a ministry of the non-denominational, interfaith Order of the Red Grail Church in North Carolina. These are major events that are attended by thousands of military personnel and their families. The USO of Hampton Roads presents annual Quality of Life events such as, Military Appreciation at the Virginia Zoo, Patriotic Festival and a Holiday Party. Arrangements can be made for large volunteer groups for special events. The role of the volunteer is to greet military service members and/or family members who are traveling through or live in Hampton Roads and provide light snacks and information. The USO of Hampton Roads is continually in need of volunteers to work at one of the South-side service centers. The USO of Hampton Roads provides enhancement of the quality of life for US Armed Forces personnel and their families worldwide and create a cooperative relationship between U.S. Volunteers are always needed for projects ranging from tree planting to collecting litter.Īgency Focus: The USO lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families. Since their founding 40 years ago, their goal has been to improve water quality by reducing pollution. Individual projects are dictated by season and the size of the volunteer group.Īgency Focus: The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is the only independent 501(c)(3) organization dedicated solely to restoring and protecting the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers. LRN’s committees gives many and varied opportunities for citizens to participate in a meaningful way in the development and execution of education and restoration projects in the Lynnhaven watershed. LRN also strives to educate and engage the community and partner organizations in restoring and protecting the Lynnhaven River and to restore lost habitats such as oyster reefs, salt marshes, and other buffers that help to filter polluted runoff and protect the river and its marine life. Their objectives are to identify and reduce sources of contamination in the river and to reduce nutrients, sediments and chemicals running off of our lawns, parking lots, roadways and out of our septic systems. Activities range from participants rolling up their sleeves – and pants legs – to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay, to working on behalf of our troops, to providing care and assistance to people in need.Īgency Focus: The goal of Lynnhaven River Now is a clean and healthy Lynnhaven River. Volunteering in Virginia Beach is special. Our coastal location and the area’s thriving military community lead to unique ways to give back. the chance to make an impact through volunteer efforts. ![]() shared enrichment that strengthens bonds among collaborators.meaningful experiences that delegates and attendees value.As part of the Live the Life Adventure program, One Beach, One World helps participating groups make a difference and students reach their service goals through: Through One Beach, One World, Virginia Beach gives groups the chance to realize their own potential for good. ![]() Nothing Brings People Together Like a Common Causeĭoing good is always a fulfilling exercise, and even more so when the effort is multiplied by group numbers. ![]()
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