The 探花精选 in Richmond offers several team oriented activities. These activities range from cultural outings with clients to organizing fundraising events. Gather a group of friends, family members, or co-workers and get involved!

For more information, have one member of your group complete an . In the field "Please enter the top three positions that interest you", indicate you have a group and your area of volunteer interest.

Current opportunities:

Home Setup:

Collect donations of new and gently used items to help welcome a family to greater RVA. Assist staff on move-in day with transporting items and setting up the house or apartment. Flexible hours for group of 5-10 volunteers.

Family Outing:

Help families explore the city of Richmond and learn how to use public transportation. Have a picnic at Maymont Park, take the family to the library. Show refugees the heart of the city and its central cultural draws. 5-10 volunteers.

Donation Drives:

Community members can form teams and lead their own initiatives to shop or collect our most needed items that will go directly into client hands. Contact [email protected] to get started.

 

Future opportunities:

Employment Readiness Workshop:

Assist clients in developing skills needed for obtaining employment. Volunteers will have the opportunity to engage with clients at a job readiness workshop. Volunteers can assist with mock interview role playing and filling out job applications.

One day, 2-4 hour commitment for group of 5 volunteers.

Financial Literacy Workshop:

Assist clients to learn about banking and budgeting in the U.S.  Explore benefits of different banking institutions and topics such as direct deposit of paychecks.  Assist interested clients to open a bank account.  Flexible hours for group of 5 volunteers.