Volunteer Program
“Volunteers are an integral
part of our team. They contribute their unique talents, skills,
and knowledge
enabling us to offer an outstanding quality of programming to
our customers.”
The Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services
provides and promotes volunteer opportunities for ages fourteen
and older. To obtain a volunteer application, please contact the
Volunteer Coordinator at (804) 751-4398.
Volunteer Opportunities are as follows:
Children's Corner Assistant - Supervises registered
children in Kid's Corner while parent applies for services. Must
genuinely enjoy children and activities such as reading, games,
coloring, building blocks, etc. Must possess good communication
skills with adults and children. Flexible hours suited to volunteer's
schedule - morning and early afternoon.
Clerical Aide - General clerical assistance such
as making packets of information, filing, copying, purging files,
and shredding confidential documents. The Volunteer must be organized
and able to follow directions. Training provided. Flexible hours
suited to volunteer's schedule.
Transportation Assistant - Driving either children
or adults to medical or counseling appointments. Driving a foster
child to visit with his/her biological parent. Volunteer needed
during daytime office hours. Time commitment suited to volunteer's
schedule. Volunteer must attend a free one-day driving class provided
by the county. Volunteers use county cars for transporting.
Mentor For A Child - A mentor's role is that
of a caring and attentive adult friend who meets with the child
at least two times every month. The mentor serves as a good listener
and role model for the child and provides opportunities that are
of interest to the child, such as trips to the park, library, or
museum. Volunteers must go through background checks. A mentor
must be mature and have had experience working with children.
Receptionist -There is an occasional need for
a receptionist in our annex and in the main building. Responsibilities
include greeting customers and answering the telephone. Hours vary.
Must have excellent communication skills.
Spanish Interpreter - Help Spanish speaking customers fill out
applications and interpret for benefit interviews. Must be fluent
in Spanish.
Tutor - There is an occasional need for tutors for children and
adults. Tutoring children may include working with math or reading
skills with child. Tutoring adults may include working with a customer
trying to pass the DMV driving test or helping customer study for
GED exam.
Earned Income Tax Assistant or Greeter - Assistance given during
tax season (January - April, one evening a week). Volunteers who
assist customers with filing out their tax form must complete tax
training and pass an exam. No exam is required of volunteer greeters.
Greeters welcome customers and do an initial brief screening.
The Volunteer program also coordinates donations and sponsorship
of families in need. Families are sponsored for one year. Sponsors
provide holiday and birthday gifts and help with other needs that
may arise such as household items or clothing.
Please call the volunteer coordinator at 751-4398 for more information
about sponsorship of a family or about any of the following ways
to support Chesterfield - Colonial Heights Department of Social
Services:
- Sponsor a child for school supplies or donate money for
the annual Tools for School drive
- Contribute to the summer camp fund to help a child attend
summer camp
- Donate gently used children’s books for the agency
waiting room
- Contribute money or goods for the annual Foster Family
Holiday Party
- Contribute money to Brooks Clements Bike Fund to purchase
a bicycle for a child
- Make Easter baskets for children
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