Welcome to our Volunteer Guide
For a list of volunteer opportunities for teens, scroll to the bottom for that link.
Jump to an organization:
- American Red Cross – Rappahannock Chapter
- Blessings Boutique Thrift Store
- Christmas in April
- Downtown Greens
- Ellie's Elves
- Fairy Godmother Project
- Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
- 4th Saturday Meal Volunteers
- Girls on the Run Piedmont
- Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity
- Habitat for Humanity
- Historic Fredericksburg Foundation
- Interfaith Community Council – Free Dressing Days
- Lasagna Love
- Mary Washington Healthcare
- Mary Washington Hospital Hospice
- Meals on Wheels
- Motts Run Reservoir
- Provisions Thrift Store
- Rappahannock Aviation Outreach
- Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault
- RACSB – Kenmore Club
- Rappahannock United Way
- Re-Tail
- SAWs Virginia
- St. George's Episcopal Church
- St. Vincent de Paul
- Stafford County Department of Social Services – Holiday Program
- Stafford Junction
- Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts
- Thurman Brisban Homeless Shelter
- Transitions 4 You, Inc.
American Red Cross – Rappahannock Chapter
The American Red Cross provides relief to victims of local and national disasters and helps families prepare for emergencies in their communities.
Volunteer opportunities: Help support disaster relief and community preparedness efforts.
Contact: (540) 373-5176
Blessings Boutique Thrift Store
Help support this local thrift store by lending a hand with donations.
Volunteer opportunities: Sort donated items.
Age requirements: Ages 11 and older.
Contact: Teresa at (826) 242-7292
Christmas in April
Christmas in April helps repair and rehabilitate homes for low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners.
Volunteer opportunities: Assist with home repair and rehabilitation projects.
Contact: (540) 373-9807. Leave a voicemail for more information.
Downtown Greens
Downtown Greens is a local nonprofit offering opportunities to connect with nature while supporting community gardens.
Volunteer opportunities:
- Volunteer Garden Hours: Thursdays, 3–6 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m.–noon.
- Lawn mowing: Individuals and businesses are invited to donate lawn care services during the growing season, from late April through mid-November.
No sign-up is required for garden volunteer hours. Stop by the Downtown Campus at 206 Charles Street in Fredericksburg. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and bring a water bottle.
Contact for lawn care donations: gardens@downtowngreens.org
Ellie's Elves
Ellie's Elves supports local individuals and families throughout Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline County who are experiencing an unexpected crisis. Circumstances may include a major medical diagnosis, house fire, unexpected loss of an immediate family member, emergency foster care placement, or escaping an abusive environment.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Sorting and organizing donations
- Assembling care packages and holiday assistance
- Helping with community donation drives and fundraising events
- Decorating themed Christmas trees
- Assisting with administrative tasks
- Helping with special projects throughout the year
Individuals, families, student groups, businesses, and community organizations are welcome to inquire about service projects and group volunteer opportunities.
Age requirements: Volunteers of various ages are welcome. Teenagers seeking community service or school volunteer hours are encouraged to reach out. Younger children may participate in appropriate family-friendly activities with a parent or responsible adult. Age and supervision requirements vary by activity.
Address: 2217 Princess Anne Street, Suite 106-1F, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Email: info@ellieselves.org
Fairy Godmother Project
The Fairy Godmother Project supports families facing pediatric cancer by helping with everyday needs so parents can focus on spending time with their children.
Volunteer opportunities: Deliver meals, assist families, and help with special events.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank and its network of partners provide food assistance throughout Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline counties, as well as the Locust Grove area of Orange County.
Volunteer opportunities: Assist with warehouse activities or contribute specialized skills.
Age requirements: Volunteers must be at least 14 to work in the warehouse when accompanied by an adult, or 16 to volunteer without supervision.
Address: 3631 Lee Hill Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Contact: csealy@fredfood.org | (540) 371-7666, ext. 126
4th Saturday Meal Volunteers
Help prepare and serve a healthy community dinner for approximately 50 guests, many of whom are clients of Micah Ministries.
Volunteers meet at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church to prepare meals in the kitchen and serve guests from the church's green space. A limited number of meals are also delivered to clients staying at a local motel.
Volunteer opportunities: Prep, cook, serve meals, and clean up. No special culinary skills are required, and program leaders provide all supplies. There are opportunities for a variety of skill and comfort levels.
Age requirements: Most volunteers are older than 10. Younger children are welcome if they are capable of helping prepare a meal at home.
Location: Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 308 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Use the Princess Anne Street kitchen entrance.
Time commitment: 2:30–5:30 p.m. on the fourth Saturday.
Girls on the Run Piedmont
Girls on the Run is a nonprofit after-school program that combines physical activity with tools to support youth mental health and well-being.
Volunteer opportunities: Become a coach (training is provided) or help at 5K events.
Age requirements: Junior coaches must be at least 16; 5K event volunteers must be at least 14.
Contact: Kathy Butler at (540) 296-4687
Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity
Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity builds and rehabilitates homes in the Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and King George area. Its mission is to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.
Volunteer opportunities: Help with homebuilding, rehabilitation, and other organizational needs.
Age requirements: Volunteers must be at least 16. All volunteers must attend an orientation session before volunteering.
Address: 2376 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Get started: Visit fredhab.org, select the Volunteer tab, and choose “Log in to VolunteerUp” to register and sign up.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity brings volunteers and sponsors together to help build affordable housing.
Volunteer opportunities: Support homebuilding and affordable housing efforts.
Address: 4755 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Contact: (540) 891-5009
Historic Fredericksburg Foundation
The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. (HFFI) works to preserve, protect, and revitalize the character of historic Fredericksburg. Donations support education, advocacy, and historic preservation efforts.
Volunteer opportunities: Help with event planning, writing, research, organizational tasks, archiving, public speaking, front desk duties, graphic design, website design, and more.
Age preference: Volunteers ages 16 and older are preferred.
Address: 1200 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Contact: (540) 371-4500 | office@hffi.org
Interfaith Community Council – Free Dressing Days
The Interfaith Community Council helps provide clothing to local community members through its Free Dressing Days program.
Volunteer opportunities: Help with clothing donations and assist during shopping days.
Contact: fredinterfaithcc@gmail.com
Lasagna Love
Lasagna Love connects people who enjoy cooking with neighbors who could use a little extra support.
Volunteer opportunities: Prepare and deliver homemade lasagna to someone in need.
Get started: Visit the Lasagna Love website to learn more and sign up.
Mary Washington Healthcare
Mary Washington Healthcare offers volunteer opportunities at Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital for people interested in supporting patients, families, visitors, and hospital staff.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Providing comfort and compassion to patients and their families
- Escorting patients and visitors to their destinations
- Supporting staff with nonclinical tasks on nursing units
- Assisting with general office duties
- Serving as a resource for patients, families, guests, and staff
Age requirements: Adult volunteers must be at least 18. Junior volunteers may be ages 14–17.
Contact:
- Mary Washington Hospital Volunteer Services: (540) 741-1440
- Stafford Hospital Volunteer Services: (540) 741-9660
- Additional information: Cherri Mills at Cherri.Mills@mwhc.com or (540) 741-3269
Mary Washington Hospital Hospice
Hospice volunteers help bring dignity, peace, comfort, love, and support to patients and their families. Volunteers can use their talents, skills, and life experiences to make a meaningful difference.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Patient and family care
- Facility support
- Bereavement services
- Vigil volunteering
- Pet therapy
- Music
- Administration
- Ambassador roles
- Teen volunteer opportunities
Contact: griefsupport@mwhc.com | (540) 741-1874
Monetary donations: Mail checks to Hospice Support Care, 2300 Fall Hill Avenue, Suite 401, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels provides meals to local residents who cannot obtain or prepare food for themselves and do not live with someone who can help. Eligibility is not based on age or income.
Meals are prepared by Mary Washington Hospital and delivered Monday through Friday to homes within a four-mile radius of the hospital. Recipients may receive meals two, three, or five days per week.
Volunteer opportunities: Deliver meals once or more each month.
Volunteer driver contact: Bob Harbick at fredmealsonwheels@gmail.com
Motts Run Reservoir
Motts Run Reservoir seeks volunteers to help staff its Nature Center on weekends from April through October.
Volunteer opportunities: Assist visitors and support Nature Center activities. Training is provided.
Age requirements: Volunteers must be at least 16. Children younger than 16 may volunteer with their parents.
Time commitment: Approximately 15 hours during the season.
Contact the organization for current volunteer orientation dates and details.
Provisions Thrift Store
Provisions is a nonprofit thrift store that distributes clothing and household items to people in need.
Volunteer opportunities: Organize, hang, and display donated merchandise.
Age requirements: Ages 15 and older. Volunteers ages 15–17 need signed parental consent.
Rappahannock Aviation Outreach, Inc.
Rappahannock Aviation Outreach is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to raise funds for an outdoor play-and-learn facility at Stafford Regional Airport. The planned Outdoor Center for Aviation Education will provide a unique recreational and educational space for children and families.
Volunteer opportunities: Assist with promotion, fundraising, community outreach events, and board service. Board members serve two-year terms.
Age requirements: High school students and older, depending on the task.
Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters, Inc.
Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters connects children with adult volunteers who serve as positive role models and mentors.
Volunteer opportunities: Help make a difference in a child's life through mentoring and support.
Address: 325 Wallace Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Contact: (540) 371-7444
Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault (RCASA)
RCASA supports survivors of sexual violence by connecting them with community resources and helping ensure continuity of care throughout the healing process. Its services recognize that every survivor deserves support, regardless of background or circumstances.
Volunteer opportunities: Help with administrative tasks, community outreach events, and direct client support, including hospital accompaniment.
Previous advocacy experience is not required. Volunteers must complete 40 hours of advocacy training and commit to 10 hours of service every three months.
Age requirements: Volunteers must be at least 16. Crisis responders must be at least 18.
Address: 615 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 201, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Next steps: Contact RCASA's volunteer coordinator for information about upcoming training.
RACSB – Kenmore Club
The Kenmore Club supports people living with the effects of mental illness and helps them develop the skills needed to become self-supporting.
Volunteer opportunities: Support the club's members and its community programs.
Address: 632 Kenmore Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Contact: (540) 373-7737
Rappahannock United Way
Rappahannock United Way serves Fredericksburg and Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline counties. Its mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community.
Volunteer opportunities: Assist with the tax preparation program, Seasons of Service, and Citizen Review.
Age requirements: Tax program and Citizen Review volunteers must be at least 18. Other opportunities have no minimum age requirement.
Address: 3310 Shannon Park Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Contact: (540) 373-0041
Re-Tail
Re-Tail is a thrift store supporting Rikki's Refuge Animal Sanctuary and other community needs.
Volunteer opportunities: Help in the thrift store, accept donations, and sort and price donated items.
Age requirements: Children must be accompanied by an adult until they are determined to be able to work independently.
Contact: Re-Tail@RikkisRefuge.org
SAWs Virginia
SAWs Virginia is an affiliate of SAWs Inc., a national, ecumenical mission that builds wheelchair ramps for people with disabilities who cannot afford them.
Volunteer opportunities: Assist with site evaluations, ramp prefabrication, and ramp installation.
Age requirements: Children ages 10 and older are welcome with an adult. Children younger than 16 need a signed consent form.
Contact: (540) 646-0896 | Virginia@SAWsRamps.org
St. George's Episcopal Church
St. George's Episcopal Church offers opportunities to support neighbors through community meals and food programs.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Helping create or serve Community Organized Dinners
- Supporting Food for Life, a feeding program for older adults
- Preparing sandwiches for people experiencing homelessness
Get started: Visit the church's website for volunteer information.
St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul is a volunteer ministry serving neighbors in need. The organization is run entirely by volunteers and has no paid positions.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Working as a store cashier
- Sorting donations
- Helping with the phone committee and monitoring voicemail
- Interviewing clients on Thursday evenings after training
- Taking recyclables to the dump
- Delivering unusable textiles to Goodwill for recycling into rags
Age requirements: Volunteers must be at least 18.
Contact: Call (540) 898-8065 and leave a message with your name, phone number, and interest in volunteering.
Stafford County Department of Social Services – Holiday Program
The Stafford County Department of Social Services operates a seasonal holiday program that may offer volunteer opportunities during November and December.
Volunteer opportunities: Seasonal assistance with the holiday program.
Address: 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554
Contact: (540) 658-8730 | HolidayProgram@staffordcountyva.gov
Important: Volunteer dates and arrangements vary by year. Contact the department for current-season opportunities and any required background checks. Teens may be eligible to volunteer as long as they do not miss school.
Stafford Junction
Stafford Junction is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children and families in Stafford County who are experiencing poverty. Its programs focus on education, empowerment, and healthy living.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- After-school tutoring
- Summer camps
- Child care for adult English classes
Age requirements: Middle school age and older is typical, but younger volunteers may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Address: 791 Truslow Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Contact: (540) 368-0081 | info@staffordjunction.org
Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA)
The Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts is an all-volunteer nonprofit art gallery offering art education, juried and member exhibitions, classes, workshops, and a book club open to the public.
Volunteer opportunities: Serve as a gallery docent or board member.
Age requirements: Teens and adults are welcome.
Address: 13 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Contact: (540) 373-5646 | Curator@fccagallery.org
Thurman Brisban Homeless Shelter
Thurman Brisban Homeless Shelter provides emergency food, clothing, and referral services to people in need.
Volunteer opportunities: Prepare and serve meals, assist with office duties, provide rides, and help with other shelter needs.
Address: 71 Central Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Contact: (540) 899-2891
Visit the shelter's website for additional volunteer information.
Transitions 4 You, Inc.
Transitions 4 You is a nonprofit organization that works with families living in motels. Its mission is to empower families with the tools they need to move into stable housing.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Activities for children, youth, and adults
- Special event coordination and planning
- Providing meals once a month
Age requirements: Ages 16 and older.
Contact: (540) 894-0100 | info@transitions4you.com
A note before volunteering: Opportunities, age requirements, schedules, and contact details can change. Please contact each organization directly to confirm current needs and requirements before making plans.
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Last Updated October 2024
