Get Involved
After signing up, you'll attend an orientation to learn more about program expectations and our community partners as well as meet your team leaders. You'll volunteer weekly with your team and meet regularly for critical reflection discussions.
Transportation will be provided to most sites, with the exception of those that are adjacent to campus and are a short walk away.
Please wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes that can handle labor-intensive work and bring a water bottle.
Our Partners
Dream Catchers Therapeutic Riding CenterDream Catchers Therapeutic Riding Center enriches the lives of children, adults, and families through equine assisted services offering education, empowerment, healing, and hope. Our participants represent a diverse community of people with special needs, at-risk youth, and veterans. Dream Catchers' therapeutic interventions and educational programs help develop healthier, more productive citizens creating a positive impact for our community. Anticipated Projects:
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Grove Christian Outreach CenterGrove Christian Outreach Center's mission is to maintain an outreach center in the Grove area of James City County in order to minister to the physical and spiritual needs of people who are poor and disadvantaged in the community. Anticipated Projects:
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Habitat for Humanity ReStoreWilliamsburg Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently-used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials, and more to the public, at a fraction of the retail price - usually 30-90% off. Their goal is to generate enough profits to build more Habitat homes for deserving, hardworking low- to moderate-income families, as well as to promote recycling. 100% of the profits from the ReStores are used to build and sell affordable housing. Anticipated Projects:
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House of MercyHouse of Mercy provides quality compassionate human services to all people, especially the most vulnerable, regardless of faith. They provide a safe and welcoming environment for area people who are homeless to find respite, receive services, and work toward ending their homelessness, and emergency assistance and supportive services to those struggling to maintain housing and regain stability. Anticipated Projects:
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Heritage Humane SocietyHeritage Humane Society serves as a compassionate steward of homeless pets that are in transition from stray/surrender to forever homes. We serve to educate the public about humane animal care and treatment, advocate for animal welfare, and provide affordable adoption services. Anticipated Projects:
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Williamsburg Community GrowersWilliamsburg Community Growers works to grow Williamsburg's healthy community food ecosystem. Their mission is to educate the public regarding the benefits of producing and consuming locally grown produce; provide gardening space for individuals and organizations; promote healthy, sustainable lifestyles for the community; and demonstrate and promote conservation practices. They operate an urban farm and community garden in Williamsburg. Anticipated Projects:
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Bicycle Co-Op of WilliamsburgBicycle Co-Op of Williamsburg refurbishes donated bikes to be reliable and safe transportation. All of the bikes for sale are bargain bikes because they are a fraction of what they would cost new. Many bikes that are donated and refurbished are donated to other worthy community partners such as Grove Christian Outreach Center, House of Mercy, and many more. Anticipated Projects:
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