Freedom House - Freedom to Change

Volunteering

New and Existing Volunteers
Volunteers and donors are the backbone of Freedom House. With your support, we can help provide opportunities and positive changes for the homeless population in Richmond. If you are interested in volunteering at The Conrad Center or The Community Shelter, please contact Christy Ellis at (804) 233-4064 ext. 209. To see available dates and additional information about volunteering at these programs, click on the schedules below. Please note, calendars are updated each Friday, so there may be a delay in groups being added to the calendars. As our programs expand at the new Conrad Center we will have additional volunteer opportunities. Contact Christy Ellis to learn about volunteer opportunities that allow volunteers to work one-on-one with clients.

Volunteer Update:

We are currently looking to fill openings on our four volunteer calendars located to the right. There are openings for groups and individuals. You can do it once, or sign up and volunteer on a regular basis. If you are interested in filling a night that is open or would like to put your name on the list for a night that is "on hold", please contact Christy Ellis by clicking here or by calling her at (804) 233-4064 ext. 209.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS:

2008 Volunteer Schedules
Community Shelter Dinner Schedule
Community Shelter Lunch Schedule
Conrad Center Cooking Schedule
Conrad Center Serving Schedule

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If you are interested in filling a night that is open or would like to put your name on the list for a night that is on hold, please contact Christy Ellis by clicking here or by calling the number listed above.

Who typically volunteers with Freedom House?

Congregations
From the very beginning, Freedom House has relied on help from a large, diverse group of Richmond congregations. Today, nearly 95 different groups representing every denomination pitch in at Freedom House. Some cook and serve meals at The Conrad Center, while others provide dinner for residents at The Community Shelter.

Corporations
Richmond is home to many companies with big hearts. Company officials say volunteering helps build morale, develops employee loyalty, and creates a sense of community.

Individuals
Our most dedicated volunteers are individuals who want to make a difference. They take on a variety of jobs, from helping with special projects, tutoring computer skills, to simply letting a resident know that someone cares. Individuals also help sell our pins and, our newest item - the Beach Butler™, at area craft shows and provide assistance with the 43rd Street Festival of the Arts fundraiser held every September. If you would like to get involved, please contact Christy Ellis at 233-4064 ext. 209.

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Freedom House began selling the House and Women’s pins in 1991. Since that time, the pins have been a wonderful fundraiser for us. In 2006, we added the Beach Butler™. They are a wonderful gift for the beach lover or nature lover in your life. If you would like to help us sell these items at one of the Bizarre Bazaar events, at other local events, or if you would like to sell the Beach Butlers™ at your own gift shop please contact Christy Ellis.