University
Service Group
2005-2006
Volunteer
Opportunities
Book Buddies -
Make a difference in a life; help a child learn to read.
Book Buddies is a nationally recognized tutorial program that enlists
trained volunteers to provide
instruction to first and second grade children who need extra help to learn to
read and write. Tutors volunteer
twice a week, at a regularly scheduled hour during the school day, and work with
the same child throughout the year. Strong
training, lots of support, all materials provided.
Contact Eleanor Kett, Volunteer Coordinator, 245-2667, ekett@earthlink.net
Friends
of Music at UVa — Support the many activities of UVa’s McIntire
Department of Music, such as hosting visiting artists, offering receptions for
special concerts, facilitating community outreach. We welcome your ideas and
enthusiasm. Marcy Day 924-6492 mday@virginia.edu
Heritage Theatre Guild — Help with fund-raising, subscriptions, special events, promotion, ushering. Jack Conlon, 984-9693 rjhoos@aol.com
International Center — Provide short-term housing for visiting international students, research scholars, and faculty. Provide host families and student hosts for internationals. Provide cross-cultural programming and services for UVA and local community. Suzanne Louis, Director 924-7983 intlctr@virginia.edu
International Community Host Program — Provide foreign students with friendship and orientation to their new culture and community. Annie Krouse , 964-1211, airlie@ctone.net
International
Women's Group
(First
and Third Thrusdays at Meadows Presbyterian Church)
Become an English conversation partner with a wife
of an international student or scholar. Meet for one hour a week at home or out
over a cup of coffee. Enjoy an
informal conversation about family, holidays, customs, food, or anything else.
First and third Thursdays at Meadows Presbyterian Church. Antoinette Gray 971-8068
antoinette@cstone.net
Learning Needs and Evaluation Center — Record materials for students with disabilities. Genevieve Grosbaum 243-5180 glg2v@virginia.edu
Literacy Volunteers of America Charlottesville/Albemarle —Dedicated to helping adults acquire basic literacy skills. LVA-C/A depends upon volunteer tutors to teach students in a one to one setting. Training and support is provided. It is a rewarding experience to teach an adult to read. First training session is in September. Mary Mullen and Anne Jellen 977-3838 lva@avenue.org
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic — Help record, produce, and distribute textbooks on tape for students of all ages. You can be trained to work in any of the many phases of production and promotion. Lisa Roberson 293-4797 lroberson@rfbdvanc.org
Rotunda Volunteers/Docents — Provide information regarding the Rotunda, history, and general information to parents and visitors. If interested, conduct tours of the Rotunda. Parking for volunteers is provided. Time commitment is for one four (4) hour shift per week. Training will be conducted for all new volunteers. Leslie Comstock 924-1019 lmc83@virginia.edu
University of Virginia Art Museum — Museum education class for docents begins in January. Applications are available now. Gallery Guild volunteers host the reception desk. Contact for docents: Jane Anne Young, Director of Education 924-7458 jay5e@virginia.edu. Contact for Guild: Faye Warner 973-5405
UVa
Hospital and Children’s Medical Center — Meet
great people, help a sick child, learn about your hospital by volunteering
in one of 40 different roles, with patient contact or behind the scenes;
daytimes, weekends, or evenings. Opportunities are available for ongoing
volunteers, as a substitute (great for those who travel), or with one-day
events. Call or email Liz Courain, 924-5251 or
ec9w@virginia.edu
UVA Library Volunteers
The eleven branches of the UVA Library welcome
volunteers as docents for exhibitions, working with WorldCat online catalog,
scanning documents for digital collections, shelving books, and assisting with
preparations for the new Special Collections library. Short or long term
assignments available. No library experience necessary. Training
will be provided. This is a new volunteer opportunity.
Virginia
Discovery Museum — Share your talents and experiences to enrich the
lives of children; encourage visitors to use the exhibits and enjoy the museum;
welcome visitors; collect admissions fees; answer phone; assist with exhibit
development, programs, special projects, and events; assist visitors with
purchasing merchandise from Museum Store. Commitment: 2 hours/week and
short-term projects. Margie Rein, Volunteer Coordinator, 977-1025 vdm@cstone.net