Are you seeking a volunteer opportunity in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa or Nelson? The Volunteer Center at the United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area can connect you with more than 180 nonprofit agencies and schools who are looking for a volunteer with your talents and interests.

Organizations (such as SPCA, the Salvation Army, JABA, Boys & Girls Club, Literacy Volunteers, The Nature Conservancy and others) post their opportunities for your review at www.BeAVolunteer.info. You can find volunteer opportunities available in all areas: seniors, children, arts, environment, mentoring, animals, education, administrative tasks, poverty issues, women's issues, and more. Volunteer opportunities are available for groups, families, older adults, children and businesses.

In addition, you may download our Guide to Youth Service Opportunities, a booklet that describes the opportunities available for young people in our community.

• Variety of Skills: There are opportunities involving all kinds of skills or no particular skills at all.