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• Federal Advocate - Congressional District 1

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  The Federal (Congressional) Advocacy Volunteer plays a key role in helping AARP improve the lives of Americans 50-plus and their families by supporting the Association’s federal advocacy initiatives. This volunteer serves as part of a small,…. Read More »

• Livable Communities Volunteer

  Ongoing | AARP Virginia

  This role plays a crucial role in educating AARP Virginia members and the broader community on topics of livable communities by organizing informative and engaging virtual presentations on a variety of topics relevant to the domains of livability.. Read More »

• Volunteer Services - Training Development

  Ongoing | AARP Virginia

  The volunteer training development specialist plays a vital role in supporting AARP Virginia's mission by assisting with the design, development, and delivery of high-quality training programs for volunteers. This volunteer position offers a…. Read More »

• Volunteer Services - Volunteer Portal Data Entry Assistant

  Ongoing | AARP Virginia

  The Volunteer Portal Administrative Assistant will provide essential administrative support to AARP Virginia's volunteer portal, contributing to our mission of empowering people to choose how they live as they age. This role requires a strong…. Read More »

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• Hospice Volunteers

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  Come join our Legacy Hospice Volunteer Team! Are you caring and compassionate? Do you have a passion for helping others? Then we would love to have you as a hospice volunteer! Simply provide your... Read More »

• Child Advocate

  Ongoing | Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights

  We ask our volunteer Child Advocates to meet with a child for an hour each week, throughout the case. The length of each case varies. During these weekly meetings, the volunteer builds rapport with... Read More »

• Math Competition Volunteer

  Ongoing | MATHCOUNTS Foundation

  Competition volunteering in person includes scoring tests, helping with on-site check-in, passing out snacks/giveaways and presenting awards. Most roles may last 1-4 hours. Math knowledge is NOT... Read More »

• Blood Driver-Manassas/Woodbridge/Richmond Routes

  Ongoing | American Red Cross National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region

  As a Blood Services Transportation Specialist, you will be a hero by delivering life-saving blood donations to local hospitals, directly helping patients in need. Using our user-friendly mobile app,... Read More »

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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Virginia	<p>This role plays a crucial role in educating AARP Virginia members and the broader community on topics of livable communities by organizing informative and engaging virtual presentations on a variety of topics relevant to the domains of livability.. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CysmAAC" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Virginia	<p>The volunteer training development specialist plays a vital role in supporting AARP Virginia's mission by assisting with the design, development, and delivery of high-quality training programs for volunteers. This volunteer position offers a&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000009eqsLIAQ" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Virginia	<p>The Volunteer Portal Administrative Assistant will provide essential administrative support to AARP Virginia's volunteer portal, contributing to our mission of empowering people to choose how they live as they age. This role requires a strong&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006cCpWIAU" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | Care Hospice			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> February 06, 2025</p>-->
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			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | MATHCOUNTS Foundation			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 22, 2025</p>-->
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Virginia	<p>The Volunteer Portal Administrative Assistant will provide essential administrative support to AARP Virginia's volunteer portal, contributing to our mission of empowering people to choose how they live as they age. This role requires a strong&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006cCpWIAU" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div>
	<ul class="secondary-menu" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true">
		<li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/colonial-heights-va/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Home</a> </li>
		<li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/colonial-heights-va/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Events</a> </li>
		<li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/colonial-heights-va/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li>
		<li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/colonial-heights-va/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li>
		<li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/colonial-heights-va/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li>
		<li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/colonial-heights-va/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">State & Local Resources</a> </li>
		<li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/colonial-heights-va/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li>
		<li role="presentation" class="more nosep d-none " id="submenu-more">
			<span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span>
			<ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu">
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/colonial-heights-va/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/colonial-heights-va/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/colonial-heights-va/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/colonial-heights-va/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li>
				<!--
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/colonial-heights-va/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/colonial-heights-va/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/colonial-heights-va/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li>
				-->
			</ul>
		</li>
		
	</ul>
</nav>'
$header_custom = ''
$breadcrumbs = array()
include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244
include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244
View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971
View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933
View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546
View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481
Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963
AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136
TownsController::displayTown() - APP/Controller/TownsController.php, line 17
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??
Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193
Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167
[main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118