Volunteer
THRIVE is powered by a team of 165 weekly volunteers who provide all of our services. In 2022, they clocked more than 15,000 hours. Volunteers are truly the backbone or our organization. If you're interested in serving the community, please join our team! Volunteering at THRIVE is a great way to meet people, have fun, and make an impact on our community. Check out our current needs below and we hope you'll fill out a volunteer application today!
Current Volunteer Needs
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
Driver: *We are seeking drivers on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings to pick up from local grocery stores. Truck, SUV, or minivan recommended. Must be able to lift 25-50 pound boxes and load vehicle independently.
Driver Substitutes: Substitutes are needed to pick up from grocery stores on designated days in the morning or help with Friday grocery deliveries to clients, as needed. Truck, SUV, or minivan recommended.
New volunteer applications for pantry packers, pantry helpers, or front desk will be placed on hold until we move into our new facility when more opportunities will become available.
FINANCIAL COACHING
To become a THRIVE financial coach, you must take the 20-hour Master Financial Educator Volunteer training through the Virginia Cooperative Extension office. Click here to see the upcoming training dates. If you are interested in learning more, please fill out a volunteer application, and we will schedule you to shadow a current financial coaching session before class enrollment.
Sign Up!
Click here to fill out our Online Volunteer Application. You must be 16 years or older to volunteer.
