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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

  • June 9: Our office will be closed on Monday, June 9, for our Fashion Show Fundraiser at the Christiansburg Recreation Center! This event takes place from 1p-3p, on June 9, and tickets are $10 to attend.
  • June 19: Our office will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Inclement Weather Policy: If Montgomery County Schools are closed, all scheduled activities will be cancelled and the Volunteer Montgomery office will be closed to volunteers. 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

  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Jun 13, 2025 | Community Garden!
    Join us from 10am-12pm on June 13th to break the ground on our garden and plant some vegetables that will be shared with the community! We will meet at the Volunteer Montgomery office and walk up the hill to the garden just past the DSS/Health District parking lot at 10am. We plan to grow tomatoes, peppers, and either squash or cucumbers!

  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Jun 16, 2025 | Cards & Coupons at Volunteer Montgomery
    Come join us at our office in clipping coupons and making cards for active military and veterans! All supplies provided by Volunteer Montgomery.

  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Jun 23, 2025 | Cards & Coupons at Volunteer Montgomery
    Come join us at our office in clipping coupons and making cards for active military and veterans! All supplies provided by Volunteer Montgomery.

  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Jun 24, 2025 | Evening Event with the ACAC!

    We will gather on Tuesday, June 24th from 6-8 pm to host an Open House at our office for the ACAC Kitten Supply Drive. Donate an item from the ACAC Wish List for entry. The complete list of items needed can be found here: https://www.montgomerycountyva.gov/docs/default-source/acac/kitten-wish-list.pdf?sfvrsn=6ca50877_2 

    Come join us to:
    • Meet the kittens that are available for adoption
    • Enjoy refreshments from our Lemonade Stand
    • Make Butterfly Hugs for Spirit FM to show your support for individuals battling cancer
    • Collect information about how to serve your community through Volunteer Montgomery!

  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Jul 19, 2025 | Family Bingo!

    Join us at Belmont Christian Church (1500 Peppers Ferry Rd., Christiansburg) for Family Bingo! All ages are welcome to attend this Bingo Fundraiser!

    We will have $10 gift card prizes for each game and a $50 gift card grand prize!

    Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at our office or online here: http://volunteermontgomery.betterworld.org/events/gift-card-bingo-at-belmont

 

Monthly Supply Drive

The June collection will support individuals with substance use and mental health concerns at the NRVCS 401 Peer Center. The 401 Peer Center is a trauma-informed, peer-led, recovery center offering compassionate, community-based support for these individuals. 

 

We are collecting the following items for the month of June (full-size):

  • sunscreen
  • bug spray
  • washcloths
  • towels
  • new socks
  • USB charging cords & blocks
  • solar-powered battery backups
  • disposable period underwear (all sizes)

As a reminder, we continue to collect travel-size hygiene products year-long for the NRVCS 401 Peer Center!

 

News

  • Supplies for Seniors- Gift Cards Galore!  Our Fundraising Committee needs your support! Gift cards are needed for our upcoming Gift Cards Galore raffle to support our 18th Annual Supplies for Seniors program in January 2026. Gift cards or certificates are accepted for any restaurant, store, or service in and around our locality. We plan to begin advertising and selling raffle tickets in July or August. The drawing will be held in November 2025 and the ticket price will be based on the amount of gift cards/certificates we collect. Thank you in advance for your participation!
  • Fashion Show Fundraiser!  We are having a fashion show fundraiser at the Christiansburg Recreation Center on June 9, from 1p-3p! Come out and enjoy light refreshments, see eight wonderful models walk the runway in outfits from Ponnie's Boutique, and enter for your chance to win one of two $10 gift cards to Ponnie's Boutique! Tickets are $10 and you can contact our office for yours, or get them here: http://volunteermontgomery.betterworld.org/events/fashion-show-june-2025 
  • Eastern Montgomery Middle School "Student's Closet" Drive Results  Thank you to everyone that donated during our May collection. Because of your generosity, we are able to help fill the closet with 150 items! Our gratitude goes to Jolene Rawlings, Rich Rawlings, Brenda Arnold, Sharon Brown, Sandra Johnston, Jill Songer, Carol Walters, Shirley Mullins, and Rosemary Jones.
  • Volunteering is Our Superpower!  Volunteer Montgomery held its annual volunteer recognition event on Monday, May 12, 2025 at the Belmont Christian Church with approximately 40 attending. “Volunteering Is Our Superpower” was this year’s theme. A big thank you goes out to the Belmont Christian Church for hosting our event and the event was catered by Hethwood Market. Volunteer Montgomery would also like to thank the 2025 Recognition Planning Committee to include Rosemary Jones, Carol Trutt, Bev Bridges, Jack Davis, and Montgomery County Human Services Director Alex Strickler.

Years of Service Awards: We are pleased to have 18 volunteers who have reached these milestone years.

20 Years: Charles Lutz, Susan Walton
15 Years: Alan Dean, Joan Grayson, Pam King, Linda Parah, Jill Songer
10 Years: Brenda Arnold, Kai Duncan, David Guy, Clarity James, Jama Layne, Jeanne Sottosanti
5 Years: Kemvia Adams-Bush, Taska Bailey, Robbie Hall, Marcia Murphy, Gail Patterson

  • New Year-Round Supply Drive!  We have a new ongoing supply drive! We are collecting travel-size hygiene products for the NRVCS 401 Peer Center.
  • Volunteer Montgomery Sweatshirts! – Please let us know if you are interested in a preorder of a crewneck sweatshirt.  The item is a dark grey Gildan Heavy Weight 50% cotton/50% polyester blend with our logo across the front and will cost $25.  Add:  $2.50 for size 2XL and $3.50 for size 3XL if/as needed. Payment will be due in advance and we must have 12 people purchase a sweatshirt to order.  Contact our office by phone or email volunteermontgomery@montgomerycountyva.gov to order.
        • Volunteer Montgomery Mural- Calling All Volunteers! – Volunteer Montgomery has approval for a mural in our activity room.  Our theme is Connecting Through Volunteerism and we are looking for artists to send proposals for the mural.  Please send your art proposal to volunteermontgomery@montgomerycountyva.gov.  Our team will choose 3 designs.  After approval from the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, we will ask the 3 selected artists to volunteer to paint the mural.  We look forward to seeing your designs!
        • Project Linus Update –We are now an official Project Linus drop-off site from 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday. Please be sure to leave your name and address with your blankets so we know who to credit and to thank!

         

        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 currently in good shape with cake mix, cake icing, toys, and books for children. Suggestions for this age group include makeup kits, nail polish kits/remover, stylish water bottles, journals, soccer balls, footballs, books, hats. 
        • NRVCS 401 Peer Center – Travel-size hygiene products

         

         

        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.

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        Volunteer Montgomery

        210 S. Pepper St., Ste. D
        Christiansburg, VA 24073

        Phone: 540-382-5775
        Fax: 540-381-6856

        Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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