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Flexible Schedule
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Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Do you have a green thumb or a passion for making things look beautiful? Join us at the Brisben Center and help us transform our space into a vibrant and welcoming home. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with a variety of outdoor projects focused on gardening, landscaping, and general beautification. This is a fantastic opportunity to get your hands dirty, enjoy the fresh air and bring brightness to the residents of the shelter. As a volunteer, you might be involved in: Landscaping: Assisting with light landscaping tasks such as raking leaves, spreading mulch, pulling weeds or potentially planting flowers, small shrubs, or trees. Beautification: Helping with general tidying up, painting fences, arranging planters, and contributing to the overall aesthetic appeal of the space. Gardening: Helping with weeding and maintaining existing garden beds. We highly encourage bringing supplies such as flowers, seeds or more specific tools you may want to specifically use. We can provide the other basics!
Date Posted: Jun 26, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Do you have a knack for organizing and a passion for helping others? The Brisben Center is looking for dedicated volunteers to help manage our essential Clothing Closet. This is a hands-on opportunity to ensure men, women, and children staying with us have access to clean, organized, and appropriate clothing. Our clothing closet relies entirely on donations, and keeping it tidy and accessible makes a huge difference to our residents. Your efforts will directly impact their comfort and dignity. What You'll Do: Organize Donations: Sort through incoming clothing donations, checking for quality and suitability. Clean and Tidy: Help maintain a clean and welcoming environment within the clothing closet, including shelving and display areas. Sort & Rotate Inventory: Categorize clothing by size, gender, and season, and help rotate items to keep the selection fresh and relevant. Why Your Help Matters: A well-maintained clothing closet helps our residents feel respected and cared for. It allows them to easily find what they need, whether it's an outfit for a job interview, warm layers for cooler days, or school clothes for their children. Your organizational skills will directly contribute to their sense of dignity and well-being.
Date Posted: Jun 3, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Looking to give back by feeding the residents of the Brisben Center? We are always looking for individuals and groups to plan, provide and serve breakfast, lunch or dinner for our residents. Meals are served on schedule: Breakfast: 8:00am Lunch: 12:00pm Dinner: 6:00pm Groups should arrive 90 minutes to 2 hours before their scheduled serving time. Important Information for Meal Program Volunteers: We prioritize groups that can purchase, prepare and serve meals with a focus on dinners. We do have product onsite that can be supplemented if coordinated with the kitchen manager. Children under 16 are not permitted to be in the kitchen unless it is to help serve. Anyone under 18 is not permitted to use grills, ovens or steamers. Children outside of the kitchen should still be supervised at all times. The meal should follow USDA guidelines and include a protein, grain, carb, dairy, fresh vegetables, and/or fruits. These can be combined, i.e Spaghetti with meat sauce is a grain/card and protein. Your groups menu should be provided to the Kitchen Manager one week prior to the group's scheduled serving time and day. Please call a week ahead to confirm the number of residents being fed. Volunteers may bring unprepared food for later use. Contact the Kitchen Manager for delivery and storage details. Please make sure to label all food for your meals so it is not used before the time to prepare and serve. Please make sure to have a Point of Contact (Name, phone number, email) that can be reached to coordinate meals and confirmation of dates. Each group must have one. If there is a last minute shortage of group volunteers or a change/cancellations needs to be made, immediately notify the Kitchen Manager (540.899.9853 x 112) and the Control Desk. (540.899.9853 ext. 110) All meal volunteers must wear appropriate clothing and hair clothing (as necessary) as well as gloves. Always use health-preserving sanitation. Proper handwashing and safe food handling procedures are required. Please see the below calendar to select a date and time. Once you have selected the date and time, please reach out to Tammy Hopkins (thopkins@brisbencenter.org or 540.899.9853 x 112): https://www.keepandshare.com/calendar5/show.php?i=2744494&mb=y&mode=event For individuals looking to assist that do not have a group, please fill out this volunteer opportunity and we will reach out with next steps! The last Monday of every month and the 2nd the last Friday of every month will be dedicated to individuals who may not have a group to come in and meet other individuals to help prepare and serve meals.
Date Posted: Jun 27, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Share Your Skills: Volunteer to Teach a Class at Our Homeless Shelter! Do you have a skill or passion you'd love to share? We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to teach engaging and empowering classes to the residents of our homeless shelter right here in Fredericksburg! Many of our residents - men, women, and children - are eager to learn new skills, expand their knowledge, and explore creative outlets. Your unique talents can make a profound difference, offering not just practical skills, but also a sense of purpose and connection. What kind of classes are we looking for? Almost anything! If you have a skill you can teach, we'd love to hear about it. Here are just a few ideas to get your mind spinning: Life Skills: Budgeting, healthy eating, resume writing, job interview tips, computer basics, public speaking. Creative Arts: Painting, drawing, creative writing, music, knitting, crafting. Health & Wellness: Gentle yoga, meditation, stress management, basic nutrition. Education: GED prep, reading circles, basic math, current events discussions. Hobbies: Chess club, gardening basics, storytelling. What's involved? Commitment: We're looking for volunteers who can commit to a class series (e.g., weekly for 4-6 weeks) to provide consistency for our residents. Preparation: You'll design your own class curriculum and activities. We can help with material suggestions and resources where possible. Impact: You'll directly contribute to the personal growth and empowerment of individuals and families working towards a brighter future. Ready to make a difference? If you're interested in sharing your knowledge and compassion, please contact us today! Let us know what class you'd like to teach, your availability, and any relevant experience. Your expertise can truly light up someone's path. We can't wait to hear from you!
Date Posted: Jun 3, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Are you looking for a meaningful way to complete your court-ordered community service hours? The Brisben Center offers a structured and impactful opportunity to give back to your community and make a real difference in the lives of men, women, and children experiencing homelessness. We understand the requirements of court-ordered service and are committed to providing a positive and productive environment for individuals to complete their hours. Your contributions are vital to our daily operations and the well-being of our residents. Opportunities for Community Service: We have a variety of tasks that can help you meet your hour requirements, including: Shelter Cleaning & Maintenance: Sanitizing common areas, bathrooms, and dormitories. Laundry duty (washing, folding, and organizing linens and donated clothing). Organizing storage areas and supplies. Light outdoor maintenance (sweeping, tidying common outdoor spaces). Donation Processing: Sorting and organizing donated clothing, toiletries, and household items. Stocking our pantry and supply closets. Kitchen Support: Assisting with meal preparation (chopping vegetables, setting up meal lines). Washing dishes and cleaning kitchen areas after meals. General Support: Assisting staff with various administrative tasks as needed. Requirements for Court-Ordered Community Service: Initial Interview: All prospective community service volunteers must complete an initial interview with our Volunteer Coordinator to discuss the nature of the service, your hours requirement, and our policies. Background Check: A background check is required for all volunteers Court Documentation: You must provide official documentation from the court or probation officer outlining your community service requirements. Commitment to Our Mission: We expect all volunteers to treat our residents and staff with respect, empathy, and dignity. Reliability: Consistency and punctuality are crucial for us to effectively manage our operations and support our residents. You must be 18 years old to complete court-ordered community service at the Brisben Center.
Date Posted: Jun 3, 2025
