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

• 12/24/2024, Tuesday

• 12/25/2024, Wednesday

• 01/01/2025, Wednesday 

Happy holidays and we wish you a great new year!

Upcoming Events

News

• 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
• Toys for Tots – We are now accepting donations of new, unwrapped, children's toys until 12/19! You can drop off any donations at our office.
• Advisory Council 2024 – Volunteer Montgomery wishes to thank the following members of our 2024 Advisory Council for their dedication and leadership! Sherri Blevins (Vice Chair), Lynn Brammer, Sarah Carter, Jack Davis, Nola Elliott, Deena Flinchum (Secretary), Andi Golusky of NRV CARES, Rosemary Jones (Chair), Kathy Mills, Molly Moulder of New River Community Action, Sally Anna Stapleton, Amanda Terry of Montgomery County Parks and Recreation, Carol Trutt, Reanna Willey, Linn Willingham of Commonwealth Senior Living, and Alex Strickler, Director of Montgomery County Human Services. Our membership numbers remained strong and committees worked together to make a difference in our community!
• 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.
• Holiday Wonderland Tree Display – Our tree is up at Downtown Blacksburg, Inc.'s Holiday Wonderland Tree display! Stop by Kent Square lobby on Main Street in Blacksburg to see all of the trees and vote for your favorite from Saturday, November 30th until December 21st. Our tree is beautifully decorated with ornaments made by a group of our sweet volunteers during our evening event in November. Go give them a look!

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.
• Gently-Used Paperback Books, Current Magazines, and DVDs for Operation Paperback. We have a container for these items inside the volunteer office. 
• Manufacturer's Coupons for the Overseas Coupon Program (can be used for 6 months after expiration date)
• Eyeglasses for the Lions Club
• Aluminum tabs for the Ronald McDonald House
• 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

• Holiday Tote Bags for Seniors – Please return by the end of the day on 12/09!
• Toys for Tots – Please return by the end of the day on 12/19!

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.