Volunteer Montgomery

Volunteer opportunities include assisting area non-profit organizations, visiting nursing homes, bake sales and specialized events throughout the year.

Volunteer time commitment is up to each individual and their availability. Volunteers must be willing to serve without compensation. Minors (under 18 years of age) must have a parent/guardian accompany them on all Volunteer Montgomery activities. Parent/guardian must also complete a Volunteer Enrollment Application.

Office Closures

01/20/2025, Monday- We will be closed January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Inclement Weather Policy: If Montgomery County Schools are closed, all scheduled activities will be cancelled. If schools are on a delayed schedule, regularly scheduled morning activities will be cancelled. For afternoon activities, a decision will be made by 12:00 noon, so volunteers should call the office to check on those activities. If you are signed up to help with a seasonal activity and schools are on a delayed schedule, please call 382-5775.

If Montgomery County Government offices close due to inclement weather, the Human Services Division/Volunteer Montgomery office is closed. Please call 540-394-2120 or visit www.montgomerycountyva.gov for updates.

Upcoming Events

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Jan 15, 2025 | Kroontje Health Center – Party

Volunteer Montgomery will provide transportation for volunteers participating in visits and activities. Contact the office for more details.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Jan 17, 2025 | Spring Oak Senior Living – Birthday Party

Volunteer Montgomery will provide transportation for volunteers participating in visits and activities. Contact the office for more details.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Jan 20, 2025 | English Meadows - Tea Party

Volunteer Montgomery will provide transportation for volunteers participating in visits and activities. Contact the office for more details.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Jan 21, 2025 | Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center in Roanoke – Birthday Party

Volunteer Montgomery will provide transportation for volunteers participating in visits and activities. Please arrive no later than 1:30pm, the time we leave, if you'd like to carpool with us! Event starts at 2:30pm. Contact the office for more details.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Jan 22, 2025 | Supplies for Seniors Bagging Day!
Volunteers are needed for our 17th Annual Supplies for Homebound Seniors project in conjunction with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service initiative. Since 1994, thousands of Americans will remember Dr. King by providing service to their communities.

This project will provide approximately 260 homebound seniors and veterans living in Montgomery County and the City of Radford with personal care items and basic household supplies.

If you would like to help bag the items, we will meet at the Christiansburg Recreation Center on Wednesday, January 22nd from 10 am to 2 pm to prepare the bags. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, the event will be held on January 29th from 10 am to 2 pm.

Please call 382-5775 or email volunteermontgomery@montgomerycountyva.gov to sign up for this activity.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Jan 23, 2025 | Commonwealth Senior Living – Party

Volunteer Montgomery will provide transportation for volunteers participating in visits and activities. Contact the office for more details.

Monthly Supply Drive

January’s collection supports the mission of the Humane Society of Montgomery County (HSMC). Founded in 1971 the HSMC is, and always has been, a no kill shelter.

They operate solely from donations. They do not receive any local, state, or federal funding.

Donations are always needed and appreciated!

We are collecting the following cat/kitten items for the month of January:

Canned cat/kitten food
Adult dry cat food
Dry kitten chow
Cat litter
Bleach
Paper towels
Laundry detergent
Flea control for cats

News

Our Volunteers Give Back! –Current reports show that through November of 2024 our 296 active volunteers provided 25,486 hours of their time and expertise to over 60 nonprofit organizations and health care facilities that we serve in Montgomery County. According to the Independent Sector, the current national hourly value of volunteer service is $33.49. Therefore, $853,526 worth of volunteer service was provided to our service area. Needless to say, our volunteers continue to strengthen our community and serve others in need!

Toys for Tots Results – Thank you to everyone that helped us collect 75 toys for our 2024 Toys for Tots collection! All donations made were delivered to children in Montgomery County!

Welcoming New Volunteers! – Volunteer Montgomery welcomed 133 new volunteers in 2024!

Overseas Coupons – A special thank you to our group of Overseas Coupon Program volunteers. We mailed $64,924 worth of manufacturers coupons to our adopted base overseas in 2024!

Holiday Tote Bags – Santa and Mrs. Claus delivered Holiday Tote bags to approximately 120 residents of the Kroontje Health Care Center on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 with the help of Volunteer Montgomery! The reception was incredible as these generously-filled totes were handed out by Santa and his Elves. Santa and Mrs. Claus received lots of hugs and grateful smiles as they visited with everyone.

Volunteer Montgomery Recipe Book Available Now! – Get a head start on holiday gift shopping and purchase your recipe book, available in office now, for only $15! It includes 170 recipes submitted by our volunteers and many friends and family throughout the community. Please note pick-up is required as we are unable to deliver; books are expected to arrive mid-October. Pre-Order here: https://volunteermontgomery.betterworld.org/campaigns/volunteer-montgomery-recipe-book

Advisory Council Committees – Did you know that you don’t have to be on the Advisory Council to join our Fundraising, Recognition, Marketing, Scholarship Review, and Nominating committees? Job descriptions for each committee are available in the Volunteer Montgomery office. Please call the office if you would like more information.

Ongoing Supply Drives!

Puzzle Books for Veterans – The books will serve as bingo prizes during our bi-monthly visit to the VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement.
Stamps for the Wounded – Please leave at least a quarter-inch margin of paper around used postage stamps you tear off envelopes or packages.
Operation Paperback – Gently-used paperback books, current magazines, and DVDs are accepted. We have a container for these items inside the volunteer office.
Overseas Coupon Program – Manufacturer's Coupons (can be used for 6 months after expiration date).
Lions Club – Eyeglasses
Ronald McDonald House – Aluminum tabs
Flowers for Veterans – Bud vases for our annual Flowers for Veterans program
Birthday in a Box – We are currently in good shape with cake mix and cake icing. Needed items include birthday candles (singles or numbers), toys and books for children of all ages ($10 and under), birthday bags, and tissue paper. We are in immediate need of items for children/teens (male and female) ages 10-16. Suggestions for this age group include makeup kits, nail polish kits/remover, stylish water bottles, journals, soccer balls, footballs, books, hats.

Reminders

It has been brought to our attention lately that many of you don’t report all of your volunteer hours because you don’t want to boast or brag about the service you provide. Here at Volunteer Montgomery, our program thrives and EXISTS because of your service hours to our community! Please remember that we are generously funded by the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors because of all of the reports we send about projects and hours that our volunteers provide each year. If you have any questions about how to report your hours each month, please contact a member of our team at volunteermontgomery@montgomerycountyva.gov!

You can submit volunteer hours by mail, email or by visiting https://forms.montva.com/Forms/RSVP-hours. If you use this link, your volunteer time will be emailed to staff.

Please let us know if you would like a paper copy or a fillable form to save to your tablet or PC.