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U.Va. Opportunities

U.Va.’s Community Relations Office assists nonprofit organizations in securing volunteer help provided by University employees and students. In addition, the office provides information to those wishing to volunteer within the University or the community.

U.Va. Volunteer Opportunities

Day in the Life Program

U.Va. students serve as a volunteer mentor for the Day in the Life Program, which matches students with local youth to help them explore U.Va.’s academic, athletic, cultural and social events. Click here to sign up online.

Culbreth Theater

Volunteers serve as ushers at Drama Department and Heritage Repertory Theater productions. Call the Box Office at (434) 924-3376 to sign up for specific performances.

U.Va. Health System Volunteer Web Site

U.Va. Health System employees who wish to help meet needs in their community through volunteerism can register at www.volunteeruvahealth.org.

U.Va. Hospital Auxiliary & Volunteer Services

Volunteers of all ages serve in more than 50 areas of the UVA Health System.  Community residents, UVA students area teens and UVA employees all support the Medical Center by volunteering. New volunteers are welcome!  http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/volunteer

Contact: Elizabeth Courain
Director, Hospital Auxiliary and Volunteer Services
(434) 982-1858, ec9w@virginia.edu

McIntire Department of Music

McIntire Department of Music volunteers help promote and produce over 100 concerts and events a year.   For a full listing of volunteer opportunities please visit: www.virginia.edu/music/volunteer. To fill out the volunteer form please visit: http://www.virginia.edu/music/forms/volunteer/.

Please e-mail music@virginia.edu or call 434.924.6492 for more information.

Old Cabell Hall

Volunteers can serve as ushers during performances in Old Cabell Hall Auditorium.

Contact: Marcy Day
Director, Promotions
(434) 924-6492, mmd3e@virginia.edu

Office of Public Service and Outreach

Current and retired faculty are encouraged to participate in the Faculty Senate Speakers Bureau.

Contact: Megan Raymond
Acting Director, University Outreach
(434) 924-0875, mmr8r@virginia.edu

School of Nursing

Fourth year nursing students are invited to work with nurse practitioners in the Free Clinic. Spanish-speakers are especially encouraged to participate. Volunteers work on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m.

Contact: Elke Zschaebitz
Instructor in Nursing, School of Nursing
(434)924-9530, ejz3m@Virginia.edu

U.Va. Art Museum

Volunteers serve as docents or as part of the Volunteer Committee. For information on docent classes see release: University of Virginia Art Museum Seeks Docents. For docent information contact the U.Va. Art Museum at (434) 924-7458.

University of Virginia Library

For opportunities at the library, contact Jean Cooper, Library Grants Officer at (434) 982-2743 or jlc5f@virginia.edu.

Tutor and Mentor Programs

There are numerous opportunities throughout the University for volunteers to serve as tutors and mentors.
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