Animal Welfare Foster Program

www.awfp.petfinder.com

dahill10@vt.edu

Who We Are The Animal Welfare Foster Program is a 501(c)3 non-profit animal rescue run by volunteer veterinary students in Blacksburg, Virginia. We coordinate and provide foster homes for animals until they are adopted into loving, permanent homes. During this time, they receive the appropriate healthcare (both routine preventative care and care for any medical conditions) and learn house manners so that they will become healthy, happy pets. The Animal Welfare Foster Program does not represent the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. HOW YOU CAN HELP Volunteer your time We rely entirely upon volunteers to help as many animals as possible! We need reliable volunteers for a variety of tasks including: driving adoptable animals to and from adoption events and veterinary appointments, distributing flyers with photographs and descriptions of adoptable pets, working fundraising bake sales, and staffing our booth at adoption/community events to introduce our animals to potential adopters. If you would like to be informed when volunteer opportunities arise, please contact Debbie at dahill10@vt.edu to be added to our e-mail list. Foster an animal One our biggest needs is a place to keep our dogs and cats until we can find them a permanent home. Since we do not have a shelter, we depend on foster homes. If you have room for a dog or cat in your home, this is one of the best ways that you can volunteer. Foster owners usually keep their animals for a period of a couple of weeks to a couple of months until the animals are adopted. It's easy! We pay for all of the animal's healthcare, food, and supplies, and can provide a crate. All you have to do is provide a loving temporary home! If you are interested in fostering one of our homeless animals, please fill out our foster application located on our website and email it to Anna S. at amsims@vt.edu. Sponsor an animal Rescuing dogs and cats is an expensive undertaking, and our food and veterinary bills can add up quickly! You can help us by sponsoring one of our animals. We are happy to accept donations in any amount you wish to give and will send you pictures and updates of your sponsored pet! Please contact Alisha at abretz@vt.edu for information on how to donate.

Autism Speaks

www.autismspeaks.org

acbehan3528@aol.com

We are planning several fund-raisers and fun-raisers such as Tech. Charity Football Game and a benefit concert. Need help with those. We have a university pack that outlines 101 ways to raise funds individually or as teams, from car washes, bake sales, book sales, DVD sales, ugly bartender contest to shaving your head!! How cool is tha t?? Every 20 minutes a child is born with Autism. These kids desperately need your help !! I can't thank you enough choosing us!! You can give a kid a chance at LIFE. Helping those who cannot help themselves will change your life and make you feel good about yourself. Let's have some fun and help some kids!! Let your light and love lead the way for these kids...You will never be the same!!!! We Need You!!!!!!!

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Southwest Virginia

www.bigslittles.org

Our objective is to offer children an opportunity for positive personal growth and development through a meaningful relationship with an adult volunteer. Please consider our menu of volunteer opportunities listed below.

• Community-Based Program Discover the kid in yourself again! In this program, volunteers and children are matched in a one-to-one relationship and see each other at least every other week for an outing in the community. The time, place, and activity are mutually agreed upon between the volunteer and the family. The activities might include going to the park, playing basketball, visiting the library, baking cookies, or just spending time talking together. The volunteer is responsible for transporting the child to and from the child's home for the outing. Commitment: One year with a minimum of bi-weekly visits. Age requirement to volunteer: 18.
• School-Based Program Bring back memories and return to elementary school for one hour each week! In this program, volunteers and children are matched in one-to-one relationships and visit with each other for one hour weekly during the regular school day at a local elementary school. Visits are scheduled on a set day/time each week. During this hour, the match activities might include eating lunch together, playing Monopoly, reading together, playing outside, doing homework, or hanging out and talking. Commitment: one school year, one hour weekly. Age requirement to volunteer: 16

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Katie or Glenn at 552-5007 email at gmathews@bigslittles.org  

Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad

http://www.blacksburg.gov/rescue/

 Phone: (540) 961-1189

The Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad is continually searching for enthusiastic and compassionate individuals for membership on our crew. If you have a desire to help people and a dedication to serving your community, we invite you to submit an application. Our senior crew accepts trained and untrained citizens for membership but applicants must be at least 18 years old. Younger members can apply to the Junior Crew. Search and Rescue accepts trained and untrained citizens for membership but applicants must be at least 18 years old. Please stop by the Squad House to pick up an application or download one. Once the entire application is filled out, please return it to the Squad House. We will contact you soon.

Boy Scouts

http://www.bsa-brmc.org/

Interested parents, former scouts, and community volunteers- The Boy Scouts of America has several active Cub Scout Packs (boys 1st to 5th grade) and Boy Scout Troops (boys 6th to 12th grade) in the NRV. In particular, our Cub Scout Pack 145 meets at St Paul UMC in Christiansburg year-round. We're looking for committee members, or one-time project help for great events with our boys. Past work has been a rock hunt (geology), an astronomy night, the ever-popular Pinewood Derby, bicycle rodeo (safety event), and other ideas you might have. Requires clean background and one time half-day training/orientation. Contact Henry or Lisa Bass, 381-1077.

Christiansburg Baptist Church
secretary@christiansburgbaptist.org

Christiansburg Baptist Church looking for a volunteer to help with our church's web site: update current information, add new dates/events/info, and maybe give it a little "pizzazz."

http://www.cpe.vt.edu/collegebound/

collegebound@vt.edu

College Bound is a college transition program for high school juniors, seniors, and rising college freshman with disabilities. The event will be held on the Virginia Tech Campus in Blacksburg, VA from Wednesday, June 18, 2008 to Friday, June 20, 2008. We are looking for volunteers to help with registration, food set- up/clean-up, and assistive technology demonstrations. For more information, please visit our website or contact us via email.

Cranwell International Center- Virginia Tech

www.international.vt.edu
rachrist@vt.edu

OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER WITH VIRGINIA TECH'S CRANWELL INTERNATIONAL CENTER There are more than 2000 international students from approximately 120 countries at Virginia Tech. Join an exciting team of volunteers who are involved in meeting the mission of Cranwell International Center. The Cranwell International Center (CIC) is committed to the university's global initiatives and serves as the primary support service provider for the international community. The CIC promotes intercultural exchange, fosters a welcoming environment, and enhances the experience of all university and community participants. The CIC contributes to the university's focus on teaching and learning, research and discovery, and outreach and engagement through our commitment to quality programming, strong advocacy, collaboration, valuable services, and a dedicated facility. English Conversation Groups The Cranwell International Center offers weekly English Conversation Groups. The intention of the English Conversation program is to provide members of the international community in the New River Valley area with the opportunity to develop their conversation skills. The groups are structured in a manner where information exchange is informal therefore allowing non-native speakers to become comfortable communicating so that they can better navigate daily routines in a foreign country. To successfully facilitate conversation groups, it is important to learn more the cultural background of group members and be sensitive to political situations and religious beliefs. In addition, it is critical to keep an open mind and think positively. The conversation group should be a fun and safe learning environment. Volunteers are needed to facilitate of co-facilitate weekly one hour classes. International Friendship Program The Virginia Tech International Friendship Program pairs community residents of all ages with international students attending the university. The students do not live with their hosts. The friendships formed by sharing time together about once a month enrich the residents' lives and expand the students' educational experience. Students discover a more personal approach to American culture, and community members gain intercultural understanding. This program offers a wonderful way to make a difference in the lives of international students who seek a community connection. Volunteers are needed to host international students. International Street Fair The International Street Fair is one of the most colorful and bustling events of the spring semester. College Ave. and Draper Rd. turn into a crowded marketplace. Exotic dishes and even some tongue twisting names are traded in a festive mood. The participating international organizations bring their best to your taste buds, while the performers make you move with their native folkloric rhythms. Arts and crafts from countries around the world are also a part of this beautiful display.

Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
1. Publicity : Help get the word out about street fair. Post flyers and posters around campus and in the New River Valley. Create A-Frames to set on the drill field and by Squires.
2. Food Preparation : Help organize all of the supplies necessary for the international groups so that they can prepare their food and serve it the day of street fair.
3. Planning : Serve on the planning committee for street fair. This involves doing a little bit of everything in order to pull of the event.
4. Set-Up & Clean-Up : Come on the day of the event and help us set up and clean up. We need many helping hands to set up tables, canopy tents and backboards for the booths. These hands are also necessary at the end of the day. Holiday Invitations Community residents invite two or more international students to join in their celebrations of the Thanksgiving holiday and/or winter holidays (i.e. Christmas, Hanukah).

Volunteers are needed to host two or more international students for a holiday meal. Orientation Mentors The Orientation Mentors assist new international students with their adjustment to Virginia Tech University and the surrounding community. The role of the Orientation Mentor is to help in numerous areas. In the past, Orientation Mentors led campus tours, planned social activities, assisted with the shuttle service to and from the Roanoke Airport, and worked in the welcome center and temporary housing. Volunteers are needed to help with the above mentioned roles. Special Events: Graduation Luncheons and other Annual Events Community residents assist with hospitality at graduation luncheons in May and December, a January potluck welcome dinner, and similar events. Activities usually include setting up tables and chairs before the events, cleaning and then taking down the tables and chairs after the event, food preparation, keeping the food and beverage tables clean and supplied. Volunteers are needed to help with the above mentioned roles. Special Projects Ongoing projects to support the international community, including tasks such as putting together 400+ admissions packets in January/February and putting together 500+ packets for incoming students in July. Volunteers are needed to help with the above mentioned roles. Welcome Activities for newly arriving international students, August In August each year, Virginia Tech welcomes ~500 new international students. Volunteers are needed to help with the following areas: ~ Hosting a simple meal or cookout for a small group of new students ~Taking a few students shopping ~Participating in social activities sponsored by Cranwell, such as Cookies & Conversation. ~ Helping students move out of temporary housing into their permanent housing; or ~Serving as a greeter for a shift at the Welcome Center, held daily at Cranwell. For more information, contact Cranwell International Center www.international.vt.edu 540-231-6527

Dayspring Christian Academy

www.dayspringchristianacademy.org

dayspring.office@verizon.net

 Dayspring is a growing, independent, parent-run Christian School for children in grades K-12, established over 25 years ago, located in the heart of Blacksburg. The student body represents over 40 different churches in the New River Vally. Volunteer opportunities range from building & grounds upkeep to assisting in the office and classrooms. Something for everyone! Located in the heart of Blacksburg. Contact the office at 552-7777 or via e-mail to sign-up today!

Downtown Blacksburg

www.downtownblacksburg.com

Contact:dmob@downtownblacksburg.com

STEPPIN' OUT and other community events through the year: We're looking for reliable, well-organized individuals to help with event planning to benefit the downtown and wider community. Pays off in fun, friends, and accomplishment!

First Lego League

http://www.ext.vt.edu/vafll/

email: henry@aciwebs.com

Program for encouraging youth in grades 4-8 to pursue science, technology, engineering and math. The FLL challenge primary season runs September-December. Teams consist of 4-10 youth plus several coaches/mentors. Regional and state competitions evaluate robotics programming, teamwork, a research presentation, and team te chnical understanding. New teams forming all the time, by neighborhood, school, friends, or parents' workplace.

Girl Scouts of the Virginia Skyline

www.gsvsc.org

speterson@gsvsc.org

Volunteer who are willing to provide Girl Scout program to girls at Pulaski Elementary School on a weekly basis.

Good News Mountaineer Garage

www.goodnewsmountaineergarage.com

goodnews.ann@hotmail.com

Good News Mountaineer Garage is a non-profit organization that gets cars donated, fixes them and gives them to low-income families. Our regional office is located in Lewisburg, WV. We are planning a car drop day before winter break in Blacksburg. We are looking for volunteers to help us identify and secure a loc ation as well as help in the planning and implementation of the event. The Blacksburg community has been a great support in the donation of vehicles and we hope to continue and expand our relationship with potential donors and the community at large. For more information please call Ann Arnold at 304-661-4430 or e-mail at goodnews.ann@hotmail.com

(Note from Dr. Hicks:  Go to the website and check out "Car Stories"...very cool!)

Good Samaritian Hospice

www.goodsamhospice.org

ajennings@goodsamhospice.org

Good Samaritian Hospice is a not-for-profit community based hospice serving the New River Valley and Roanoake Valley. Our New River Valley is located in Christiansburg at 125 Arrowhead Trail, Suite E. Contact number is 540-381-3171. Amy Jennings is the Volunteer Coordinator. Good Sam' mission is to serve the dying and grieving people of our community, regardless of their ablity to pay for services. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities: patient and family care, office work, and special projects. Our Fall Training for Family Support Volunteers begins October 22nd and meets for 4 weeks. We will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Northside Presbyterian Church in Blacksburg. Minimun age requirement 18 years old. Please contact Amy Jennings at 381-3171 to register or for more information.

  Humane Society of Montgomery County "A no-kill Shelter"

   http://www.hsmcshelter.com/volunteering.html

Volunteering at the shelter consists mainly of socializing our cats and dogs!  We welcome anyone to come during our office hours.  We only ask that groups larger than 4-5 people call the shelter in advance to set up a date and time to keep traffic at a minimum.

Shelter Hours
Wed-Sat 11-6;
Sundays 1-6;
closed Mondays and Tuesdays;

Contact Info
1183 Flanagan Dr.
Christiansburg, VA 24073
540-382-1166
540-382-3494 (fax)
info@hsmcshelter.com

To volunteer at our Second Time Around Store please contact Chris at 951-4327

 Intellectual Disabilities Agency

nrvapmr@cs.com

Formerly NRV Agency for Persons w/ Mental Retardation (AKA Leisure Directions). Provides social, recreational, & educational services to children & adults w/ mental retardation that live in the New River Valley. Year round programs include summer day camp for school kids, unified programs such as bowling, basketball, swimming, etc., seasonal dances, & advocacy. Limited transportation is available. Contact Sheila Roop, Executive Director 381-0310

Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley

http://www.lvnrv.org/

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Now you know how it feels not to be able to read.

No newspapers, magazines or good books to curl up with on a cold dark night. No birthday or anniversary cards, no sympathy cards, no love letters. No applications for a better job or a bank loan, no forms for a driver's license or a new car. No prescription labels  to tell you when to take that medicine, no warning labels to tell what to do in case of accidential ingestion. No bedtime stories to read to a child you love.

Just a white page with some black print and a whole lot of pain and frustration.

The mission of the Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley is to provide free, confidential, one-to-one educational tutoring to help low-literacy adults (non-readers or those who read below a fifth grade level) to meet their self determined literacy goals and to help those whose native language is not English to communicate in English.

An estimated 21,000 adults in the New River Valley are functionally illiterate...shut off from many of the simple pleasures-and basic, fundamental rights-that readers often take for granted. Reading provides options; not being able to read closes doors.

To find out more about becoming a Literacy Volunteer, or to make a donation, contact us at 540-382-7262 or email us at lvnrv@verizon.net

Medi Home Hospice

cevans@msa-corp.com

Volunteers can choose to help caregivers and patients directly or help with administrative tasks in the office. Responsibilities may include: providing emotional support to patients and caregivers, running errands, reading to patients, assisting staff members with training. Opportunities are endless!

Med-Ride

http://nrvseniorservices.org

email: medride@nrvseniorservices.org

Med-Ride is a non-profit organization that provides non-emergency medical transportation for low-income, uninsured and underinsured residents of the New River Valley throug use of trained volunteer drivers.Med-Ride is neither state nor federally funded. Med-Ride operates off of funding from the United Ways of Montgomery/Floyd/ Radford, Pulaski United Way and Giles United Fund. Med-Ride also operates off of grant funding and donations. All donations are greatly appreciated. Med-Ride serves the areas of Pulaski Co, Montgomery Co, Giles Co, Floyd Co and the City of Radford. Last fiscal year ending Med-Ride provided 1,508 transports, serving 754 clients, delivered 3,008 prescription drugs, serving 1,106 prescription clients and traveled a total of 31,230 miles. Med-Ride provides transportation for low-income, uninsured and underinsured residents who has no other means of transportation and cannot afford public transportation. Med-Ride reimburses its volunteer drivers at the rate of .35 cents per mile for the use of their vehicle during transport. Med-Ride is in need of donations as well as volunteers. All that is needed to volunteer is personal transportation, a valid driver's license, a good driving record and a desire to help others. To contact Med-Ride call 1-888-633-7433 or 980-0754

Montgomery Regional Hospital

www.mrhospital.com

molly.prater@hcahealthcare.com

Adult volunteer positions available: Floor Volunteers needed for Mondays 5:30am - 9:00am and Fridays 8:30am - 12:00 noon Desk Volunteer needed for Fridays 8:00am - 12:00 noon Please contact Molly Prater, Manager of Volunteer Services at 540-953-5291

Mount Tabor Ruritan Club

www.mttabor.ruritan.org
mtruritan@hotmail.com

Would like volunteers to help the Mount Tabor Ruritan Club (MTRC) with our largest fundraising project---our Fish Fries. Held on the following Saturdays in 2008: May 10th June 14th July 12th August 9th September 13th Contact Bob Smythers at 641-1064 or mtruritan@hotmail.com. Thanks!

Multiple Sclerosis Walk - April 12th, 2008

rpmauney@gmail.com

We need about 10-12 volunteers to ahelp with the MS Walk on April 12th at the New River Valley Mall. The goal is to raise money for the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Help will be needed with registration and assistance along the route (Huckleberry Trail between Blacksburg and Christiansburg). If you can assist us please call me at 1-434-971-8010-ext. 227

New River Community Action (NRCA)

http://www.swva.net/nrca/

email: nrca@nrcaa.org

NRCA has been a well known proponent of self-sufficiency in the New River Valley since 1965. New River Community Action, with the assistance of 1,704 volunteers who worked 57,444 hours, provided services to 12,800 unduplicated individuals in 2004-2005. 

"NRCA holds the conviction that poverty and hunger are not acceptable conditions in our communities. We believe that ending poverty is an attainable goal through joint community efforts. Each of us has something to contribute; each of us can play a part."

Church, meets Sundays at 10:30am at Christiansburg High School. Volunteer opportunities available in many areas including, technical, missions, and children's minsitries.

Pointe West Club-NRVC

http://www.nrvcs.org/PWC/default.htm

YHaim@nrvcs.org

Point West Club is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to donate their time, energy, and skills to adults who have mental retardation and/or serious mental illness. Come in and share your abilities in creative ways with our members! We are looking for compassionate volunteers who would enjoy teaching, mentoring, an d assisting adults with special needs. We are open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. with flexible volunteer hours available.

Project Linus

nrvprojectlinus.org

phs1010@aol.com

Project Linus is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization that provides handmade blankets to children who are sick,traumatized,or abused.  Primarily Project Linus is looking for volunteers to make blankets.  Check out hte website for the details. 

Also, Project Linus will take donations of appropriate material, yard and batting. Also, cash donations are greatly appreciated. Project Linus does not "fund raise". All of the material is purchased or donated.

Raft Crisis Hotline

 www.nrvcs.org/raft

aball@nrvcs.org

The Raft Crisis Hotline is looking for volunteers to become paraprofessional phone counselors. We provide the training, as well as lots of food, and our volunteers provide 2 hours of coverage each week. Check out our website or call Allison Ball at 961-8409 for more information.

RSVP of Montgomery County & Radford

www.montva.com/rsvp

anglittle@naxs.net

RSVP 210 S. Pepper Street, Suite D Christiansburg, VA 24073 540-382-5775 fax 540-381-6856 The purpose of RSVP is to provide a wide variety of opportunities for persons, age 55 or older, to participate more fully in the life of their community through significant volunteer service.

SHARE

http://www.swva.net/nrca/pages/SHARE.HTML

Special Olympics Virginia-Southwest

www.specialolympicsva.org

nmorehouse@specialolympicsva.org

We are pleased to be offering our very popular Special Olympics Unified Sports Leagues again this winter and spring. These programs are a cooperative effort of the Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Department, NRV Superbowl, NRVAPMR (Leisure Directions) and Special Olympics. Unified Sports is an exciting program that brings together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities on teams where all are challenged to improve their skills.

 Participants develop friendships and an understanding of each other's capabilities through a spirit of equality and team unity. All leagues need players and officials. All ability levels are welcome! Join us--Fun guaranteed! Unified Sports Leagues Sign up by emailing us or attending the orientation date.

• Unified Basketball League--Tuesdays New Volunteer Orientation/Training: Come dressed to play ball. We'll play immediately after the orientation. Jan. 29 5:00 pm Blacksburg Community Center,Patrick Henry Dr. League Begins Dates: Jan. 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, & 26; Mar. 4, & 11 Time: 6:50 - 8:45 pm Site: Blacksburg Community Center, Patrick Henry Dr.
• Aquatics--Tuesdays New Volunteer Orientation: Jan 29 (swimming follows) 5:00 pm, Blacksburg Community Center,Patrick Henry Dr Dates: Jan. 29;Feb. 5, 12, 19, & 26; Mar. 11,18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm Tue, May 6 Swim Meet --Tentative Site: Blacksburg Aquatics CenterPatrick Henry Dr.
• Unified Walking Club--Tuesdays New Volunteer Orientation: (walking will follow on this night) Jan. 29, 5:00 pm Blacksburg Community Center. Patrick Henry Dr Dates: Jan. 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, & 26; Mar. 11 Time: 7:15 - 8:30 pm Site: Blacksburg University Mall
• Unified Bowling League--Thursdays -New Volunteer Orientation: Jan 31,6:00 pm Christiansburg New River Valley Super Bowl League Begins Dates: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 7:00 9:00 pm Site:Christiansburg--NRV SuperBowl $4.00 per week includes bowling and shoes
• Hoops Tournament Sunday, February 10 at Virginia Tech We are currently seeking volunteers to serve on the management Team for the Special Olympics Southwest Regional Basketball Tournament to be held on Sunday, February 10 at Cassell Coliseum, VA Tech. Volunteers are needed to serve on various committees including public relations, meals, team hosts, and more.

SW VA Second Harvest Food Bank

http://www.swvafoodbank.org

hvanguilder@swvafoodbank.org

Archivist needed to assist staff and volunteers with preservation of historical Food Bank records. Also need someone who can use existing information and articles to create a visual Food Bank history for wall display.

The Lyric Theater

www.thelyric.com

volcoord@thelyric.com

The Lyric is a Not For Profit Theater in downtown Blacksburg. We use volunteers to help run our shows (both movies and live shows) etc.

Trisoul Productions, Inc.

www.trisoul.com

joe@trisoul.com

Trisoul Production, Inc. and the New River Stage were created to provide a vehicle for community participation in the development of the performance arts. Trisoul Productions, Inc. is founded on the principle that affordable, quality theatrical entertainment and education are necessary for community development. It therefore strives to make theatrical entertainment and education available and accessible to the New River Valley community utilizing local talent of all ages. In its continuing mission to bring year-round community theater back to the New River Valley, Trisoul Productions, Inc. is asking for your help. We are actively seeking members, volunteers, directors, actors, set designers, and donors. Our dreams for the future include the establishment of The New River Stage, a theater of our own that can serve as the headquarters for a variety of fine arts offerings in addition to future productions. We invite you to join us in making that dream reality. In its 2007-2008 season, Trisoul Production, Inc. will produce Jake's Women, the Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. We need volunteers to sell advisements for programs; to aid in set, costume, light, and sound design; to put up advertisements for shows and auditions; to direct and act in community productions; and to work with our Board of Directors and Production Teams in advancing our mission in the New River Valley. To volunteer, please visit our website (www.newriverstage.org) and contact a member of our Board of Directors!

Upward Bound / Talent Search

www.ubts.vt.edu

email: ub.ts@edu

Upward Bound and Talent Search are federally funded educational opportunity programs designed encourage and prepare low-income/first-generation students from local middle and high schools to pursue a college eduation. Volunteer opportunities are available to provide tutoring during the academic year. Contact Tom or Alan at 540-231-6911

US Civil Air Patrol

http://www.vawg.cap.gov/

HokiePilot@gmail.com

The CAP is a civilian volunteer auxiliary of the Air Force. It trains young people, conducts ground and air search and rescue operations, performs disaster relief missions, maintain an emergency communications network and holds aerospace educational sessions. Composite squadrons have both cadets, who range in age from 1 2 to 21, and senior members who are 21 and older. We meet every Tuesday night at the Christiansburg armory at 19:00. For more information contact Carl Derfler at 540-239-7918 or Dave Schuh at 540-392-7659.

 Valley Interfaith Child Care Center, Inc

www.valleyinterfaithchildcarecenter.org

viccc@bburg.bev.net

Valley Interfaith Child Care Center, Inc. (VICCC) was founded in 2004 in the New River Valley region of Southwest Virginia to provide quality, affordable education and child care to the low-income, working families of our area. VICCC is a 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt entity; our federal tax-ex empt number is 74-3113709. We currently operate two centers, in Christiansburg and Blacksburg, VA, respectively, and serve approximately thirty children between the ages of six weeks and five years old. VICCC has a vision of safety, love and learning for the very young children of working families.

Why Not Die:A Student-Driven Suicide/Homicide Intervention Website
www.whynotdie.org/vt
cvilleconsign@gmail.com

Teens and students upload their stories of why they decided *against* suicide and/or homicide. Website to be pioneered by the Virginia Tech Community in conjunction with Leigh Meredith as volunteers pledge their hours. People with skills and experience needed: VT students, anyone with an interest in helping, the latest web design, database, and security programming, graphic design, grant writing, legal (to apply for 501-c-3 status and compose disclaimer for site), counselors/psychologists, non-profit board members.

YMCA at Virginia Tech

www.vtymca.org/VolunteerOpportunities.asp   961-YMCA  (9622)