Off-Campus Projects

You can help Richmond with only a short walk or bus ride (we’ll provide the ride) from the Monroe Park Campus. Choose a time or a project that interests you.

PROJECT IS FULL Hospital Hospitality House
The Hospital Hospitality House (HHH) provides lodging and non-medical services to families and individuals in medical crisis. This wonderful home away from home is kept clean and welcoming through the work of people like you. Volunteers for this project will travel to the HHHouse and help clean and organize this great facility.

Project Time: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Project Location: A group leader will meet volunteers at a designated location in the University Student Commons and will take the Campus Connector to the project location. Volunteers will be notified of the exact meeting location via email prior to the event.
Notes: Make sure to wear close-toed shoes and appropriate clothing, you will be active!

James River Park
The largest and most unique park in Richmond is the James River Park System. Help keep it clean by giving your time and energy to beautify the James River Park.

Project Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Project Location: A group leader will meet volunteers at a designated location in the University Student Commons and will take the Campus Connector to the project location. Volunteers will be notified of the exact meeting location via email prior to the event.

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Monroe Park
Spend an afternoon in the park maintaining this local treasure that so many VCU students enjoy. Volunteers will help with raking, weeding, clean up, and a variety of park improvement projects.

Project Time: 1 - 4 p.m.
Project Location: A group leader will meet volunteers at a designated location in the University Student Commons and will take the Campus Connector to the project location. Volunteers will be notified of the exact meeting location via email prior to the event.
Notes: Dress appropriately for the work and weather

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Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association
The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Associate is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the neighborhood residents and preserving its historic character. Volunteers for this project will works towards these goals by completing a neighborhood cleanup.

Project Time: 1 - 4 p.m.
Project Location: A group leader will meet volunteers at a designated location in the University Student Commons and will take the Campus Connector to the project location. Volunteers will be notified of the exact meeting location via email prior to the event.
Notes: Dress appropriately for the work and weather

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Tricycle Gardens – Carver Community Garden
Tricycle Gardens strives to create a greener Richmond by establishing community gardens, providing education and encouraging sustainability. The Carver Community Garden was established as part of this mission, and volunteer will spend an afternoon working in the garden.

Project Time: Noon - 3 p.m.
Project Location: A group leader will meet volunteers at a designated location in the University Student Commons and will take the Campus Connector to the project location. Volunteers will be notified of the exact meeting location via email prior to the event.
Notes: Dress appropriately for the work and weather

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William Byrd Community House
The vision for this organization is to be the catalyst for transforming the lives of people, particularly children and youth, by helping them move from dependency toward self-sufficiency as quickly as possible. To help our neighbor just 3 blocks south of the Monroe Park Campus, volunteers for this project will complete basic building and grounds work.

Project Time: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Project Location: A group leader will meet volunteers at a designated location in the University Student Commons and will take the Campus Connector to the project location. Volunteers will be notified of the exact meeting location via email prior to the event.
Notes: Dress appropriately for the work and weather

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PROJECT IS FULL The Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is a world-wide humanitarian organization that provides "relief to victims of disasters and helps people prepare for and respond to emergencies." This team of volunteers will help the Red Cross off campus with one of their many programs.

Project Time: 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Project Location: A group leader will meet volunteers at a designated location in the University Student Commons and will take the Campus Connector to the project location. Volunteers will be notified of the exact meeting location via email prior to the event.

On-Campus Presentations

Nine nonprofit agencies will be in the Student Commons to share information on how you can get involved with them in 1.5 hours or less. Some will offer training sessions so you can leave ready to volunteer. Others will share details about an issue of interest to you and what to do next to get involved.

Americorps/America Reads
Americorps, along with the VCU America Reads program, form the core of a university-based effort to support literacy and educational achievement at the elementary level. A representative from this program will provide information about the program and ways you can become involved.

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Project Location: TBD

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Carver Promise
The Carver Promise program provides G.W. Carver Elementary students in the neighboring Carver Community with mentor and education support to help them reach their greatest academic potential. Join us for an information session on the program and how to become involved.

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Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Attend the information session with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and learn how easily someone like you can make a difference in the life of a child. Discover the many volunteer opportunities available.

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Project Location: TBD

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Comfort Zone Camp
Comfort Zone Camp is the nation’s largest bereavement camp, and camps are offered free of charge to children ages 7-17 who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. Comfort Zone has several volunteer opportunities leading up to, and at camp. Please join us at the session to learn more about volunteer opportunities with Comfort Zone.

Project Time: TBD
Project Location: TBD

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Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a worldwide organization that builds and rehabilitates houses through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials. All first time volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation session, and there’s no time like now! By attending the Habitat for Humanity orientation session, you will be prepared to volunteer and make a difference in your community. No skills or tools are ever needed by Habitat volunteers.

Project Time: TBD
Project Location: University Student Commons

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AseraCare Hospice
If you share AseraCare’s vision of providing "patient’s end-of-life journey with respect, kindness, compassion, and support," attend this information session. AseraCare Hospice will share the many ways you can help.

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LifeNet Health
LifeNet Health is a leader in organ and tissue transplantation. Attend this information session to learn more about their organization and how you can help them achieve their mission of saving lives and restoring health.

Project Time: TBD
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VCU Health Systems – Volunteer Services
The VCU Medical Center has hundreds of volunteers that provide over 40,000 hours of service each year. Join us for this session as a representative from the VCU Health Systems Volunteer Services and learn how you can become a part of their team.

Project Time: TBD
Project Location: TBD

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The Chesapeake Bay Foundation
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is committed to protecting and restoring the Bay by protecting natural resources, restoring habitat, and inspiring and engaging volunteers. This information session will provide information about the organization and how you can become involved.

Project Time: TBD
Project Location: TBD

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On-Campus Projects

Help with one or more projects depending on your schedule. No skills are needed whether you’re writing a letter to a deserving individual or making an easy craft for a cause.

Letters from Home
Letters from Home is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting our Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guards stationed away from home. We will be making letters expressing our gratitude and appreciation for all the work they do, which will then be sent to troops over seas.

Project Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Project Location: University Student Commons

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Make a Child Smile
The Make a Child Smile program provides support to families whose children suffer from chronic or life-threatening illnesses. Help us put a smile on the face of a child battling chronic illness by making encouraging cards that will be sent to the children.

Project Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Project Location: University Student Commons

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