Volunteer Opportunities
At United Way of Central Virginia, volunteers are essential to our success! We rely heavily on individuals who generously donate their time. From assisting with events and drives to supporting fundraisers, our organization is always on the lookout for willing volunteers. See our list of current and upcoming volunteer opportunities below!
Upcoming Events in Need of Volunteers:
5K on the Runway
Not a runner but still want to be involved? We’re looking for volunteers for our 5K on the Runway!
This race requires about 70 volunteers to make it run smoothly. We need help with check-in, setup, cleanup and course marshals. These events only happen because of volunteers who are willing to step in and help.
Day of Caring
Are you a local business looking to get your staff engaged in the community? Are you a solo volunteer looking to help support local non-profits?
Day of Caring is an opportunity for YOU to make an impact in your community. Grab your friends, family, or coworkers and register to volunteer on Day of Caring. You can create a big impact on a nonprofit that is doing excellent work for our community. Sign up to volunteer on May 20!
Join us for a community lunch at Bank of the James Stadium as a thank you for all your hard work!
Williams Golf Tournament
We’re in need of volunteers for the Williams Golf Tournament on October 10th at Falling River Country Club. Volunteers will assist with hole contests.
Hill City Slide
Join us for Lynchburg's ONLY 700ft slip n' slide down Church Street on August 22nd-24th, 2025.
5th Annual 5K on the Runway
Not a runner? No problem! Join in on the airport fun by volunteering at the 5K on the Runway
Williams Golf Tournament
We're looking for volunteers to assist with the Williams Golf Tournament! Duties include helping with registration, setting up equipment, running course contests, and more!
Hill City Slide
United Way of Central Virginia needs volunteers to assist with the Hill City Slide event!
31st Annual Day of Caring
Are you a local business looking to get your staff engaged in the community? Are you a solo volunteer looking to help support local non-profits? Day of Caring, Central VA's largest coordinated volunteer events, is celebrating its 31st Anniversary on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024!
4th Annual United Way 5K on the Runway
We are in need of about 80 volunteers over the course of two days for numerous tasks relating to the 5K. With duties varying from packet pickup to course marshals to setup/teardown, we need your help!
Other Opportunities:
Currently, we do not have any ongoing projects that require volunteer assistance. We appreciate your interest, and we encourage you to revisit our site for future updates.