November/December 2005
Behind the Bulbs
Shedding some light on the money and manpower it takes to put together city holiday displays
By Elizabeth Rack
For further information about volunteering for one of the following organizations, or to find even more places needing assistance, visit Volunteer Hampton Roads at www.volunteerhr.org. Unless specified, all area codes are 757.
THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC
902 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, 23507, 627-0967, www.academy-of-music.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Music instruction, summer camps, office
ACCESS/TIDEWATER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
P.O. Box 1357, Norfolk, 23501, 628-3942, www.access-tsf.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: After-school mentoring
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
6340 Center Dr. #129, Norfolk, 23502, 455-6335, www.diabetes.org
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: African-American program, diabetes care, health expos, office
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
500 Plume St. East #110, Norfolk, 23510, 623-2075, www.americanheart.org
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Operation Heartbeat, Operation Stroke, emergency cardiovascular care, speakers, office
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA
611 W. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk, 23510, 446-7775, www.seva-redcross.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Blood drives, disaster relief, dental, bingo
AMERICAN RED CROSS, NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH
620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth, 23708, 953-5435
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Emergency message, emergency response, events, fundraising, office and laboratory
ARMED SERVICES YMCA
1465 Lakeside Rd., Virginia Beach, 23455, 363-1884, www.asymcahr.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Childcare, crafts, aerobics, tutoring
BACK BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
4005 Sandpiper Rd., Virginia Beach, 23456, 721-2412, backbay.fws.gov
Serves: National
Volunteers: Trail crew, office, maintenance, visitor information
THE BALLENTINE
7211 Granby St., Norfolk, 23505, 440-7400, www.theballentine.com
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Bingo, Bible study, maintenance, entertainment, ministry
BARRETT HAVEN
2129 Vincent Ave., Norfolk, 23504, 624-6990, barretthaveninc@aol.com
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Counseling, computers, maintenance, landscaping, bingo, homelessness
THE BERGER-GOLDRICH HOME AT BETH SHOLOM VILLAGE
6401 Auburn Dr., Virginia Beach, 23464, 420-2512, www.bethshalomvillage.com
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Gift shop, visiting, bingo, events, resident outings, flower arranging, holiday celebrations
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
927 Ventures Way #108, Chesapeake, 23320, 549-7437, www.bbbsofshr.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Mentoring, events
CANDII (CHILDREN’S AIDS NETWORK DESIGNED FOR INTERFAITH INVOLVEMENT)
222 W. 21st St. #F-116, Norfolk, 23517, 640-0929, www.candii.com
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: HIV/AIDS education, childcare, cooks, clerical help, fundraising, drivers, outreach, support groups
CANNONRIDGE THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
1001 Land of Promise Rd., Chesapeake, 23322, 718-1515, www.crtrc.com
Serves: South Hampton Roads, North Carolina
Volunteers: Therapeutic horseback riding, fundraising, bookkeeping, grant writing
CEREBRAL PALSY OF VIRGINIA
5825 Arrowhead Dr. #201, Virginia Beach, 23462, 497-7474, www.cerebralpalsyofvirginia.org
Serves: Virginia
Volunteers: Social and recreational program, children, art, summer camp
CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION
142 West York St. #318, Norfolk, 23510, 622-1964, www.cbf.org
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Oyster restoration, underwater grass restoration, bay education, office
CHESAPEAKE CARE FREE CLINIC
2145 S. Military Hwy, Chesapeake, 23320, 545-5700, volunteerchesapeake@hotmail.com
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Medical, dental, GYN clinics, pediatrics, pharmacy, maintenance
CHESAPEAKE COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
224 Great Bridge Blvd., Chesapeake, 23320, 547-3336, www.chesapeakecsb.net
Serves: Chesapeake
Volunteers: Health services, substance abuse services, interns, counseling
CHESAPEAKE SERVICE SYSTEMS
1100 Executive Blvd., Chesapeake, 23320, 312-0456, www.chesapeakeservicesystems.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Mentoring adults with disabilities
CHESAPEAKE VOLUNTEERS IN YOUTH SERVICES
301 Albemarle Dr., Chesapeake, 23322, 382-8184
Serves: Chesapeake
Volunteers: Youth conservation corps, court-appointed special advocates, juvenile conference committee, life skills
THE CHILDREN’S CENTER
700 Campbell Ave., Franklin, 23851, 562-6806, www.thechildrenscenter.cc
Serves: Suffolk, Isle of Wight, Franklin, Southampton
Volunteers: Reading in classrooms, mentoring, helping teachers, office
CHILDREN’S RESOURCES—HAMPTON ROADS
2404 Airline Blvd., Portsmouth, 23701, 488-9161, www.trghc.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Tutors, at-risk youth program, speakers, office
COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER
586 Virginian Dr., Norfolk, 23505, 480-2777, www.conflictcrushers.org
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Mediators, mentors, grant writing, youth conflict resolution, office
COMMUNITY RESOURCE NETWORK OF CHESAPEAKE
P.O. Box 7475, Chesapeake, 23324, 543-3324, crnch@whro.net
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Homeless shelter, computer help
CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF GREATER HAMPTON ROADS
5200 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, 23508, 889-9479, www.culturalli.org
Serves: Hampton Roads, Eastern Shore
Volunteers: Forums, workshops, events, computers, office
D’ART CENTER
125 College Pl., Norfolk, 23510, 625-4211, www.d-artcenter.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Summer camp, gift shop, hosts, hostesses
THE DWELLING PLACE
P.O. Box 6194, Norfolk, 23508, 624-9879, www.thedwellingplaceva.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Family advocate, preschool, hospitality, after school, maintenance
EDMARC HOSPICE FOR CHILDREN
3728 Profit Way, Chesapeake, 23323, 967-9251, www.edmarc.org
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Family friends, hospital pal, drivers, bereavement, childcare, maintenance
EGGLESTON SERVICES
1161 Ingleside Rd., Norfolk, 23502, 321-6874, www.egglestonservices.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Trainer/mentor for the disabled, office, maintenance, greenhouse
EQUI-KIDS THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM
P.O. Box 4095, Virginia Beach, 23454, 425-8833, www.equikids.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Stable/facility assistant, lesson helper, events, office
FIRST LANDING STATE PARK
2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, 23451, 412-2308, www.dcr.state.us/parks
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Trail center, contact Ranger, office
THE FIRST TEE YMCA OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
2400 Tournament Dr., Virginia Beach, 23456, 563-8990, firstteevab@att.net
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Life skills, supervisors, golf instruction, operations
FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTERS OF HAMPTON ROADS
NAS Oceana, 1896 Laser Rd., Virginia Beach, 23460, 433-2912, www.ffscnorva.navy.mil
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Deployment preparation/support, relocation, financial counseling, transition assistance, education, military life skills
FOODBANK OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA
800 Tidewater Dr., Norfolk, 23504, 627-6599, www.foodbankseva.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads, Eastern Shore
Volunteers: Food stocking and distribution, clothes bank, office
F.O.R.KIDS
P.O. Box 6044, Norfolk, 23508, 622-6400, www.for-kids.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Shelter, baby hugging, crisis line, food sorting, homework, maintenance, computers, life skills
FRIENDS OF THE PORTSMOUTH JUVENILE COURT
600 Crawford St. #200, Portsmouth, 23704, 397-2799
Serves: Portsmouth
Volunteers: Community service, court-appointed special advocates, mentoring, substance abuse screening, court monitors
FULL CIRCLE AIDS HOSPICE SUPPORT
344 W. Bute St., Norfolk, 23510, 622-2989, www.fullcircleaids.com
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Respite care, bingo, office, meal delivery
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF HAMPTON ROADS
5565 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, 23462, 248-9405, www.goodwillhr.org
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Career development, thrift store
HELP AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE, INC. (H.E.R. SHELTER)
P.O. Box 2187, Portsmouth, 23702, 485-1445, www.hershelter.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Hotline, children’s program, legal services, fundraising, aftercare
HOFFLER CREEK WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
4510 Twin Pines Rd., Portsmouth, 23703, 686-8684, www.hofflercreek.org
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Greeters, exhibit docents, maintenance, office
HOPE HOUSE FOUNDATION
801 Boush St., Suite 302, Norfolk, 23510, 625-6161, www.hope-house.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Thrift shop, companion for adults with developmental disabilities
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF TIDEWATER
7300 Newport Ave., Norfolk, 23505, 489-3111, www.jfshamptonroads.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Respite care, recreational therapy, nursing home monitoring/visitation, transportation
JUDEO-CHRISTIAN OUTREACH CENTER
1053 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, 23451, 491-2846, www.jcoutreach.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Thrift shop, homeless shelter, tutors, mentors
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GREATER HAMPTON ROADS
6325 North Center Dr., Bldg. 18 #204, Norfolk, 23502, 455-9500, hamptonroads.ja.org
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Classroom volunteers
KIWANIS CHILDREN’S COUNCIL OF HAMPTON ROADS
1900 Llewellyn Ave., Norfolk, 23517, 244-5373, www.kidspriorityone.org
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Website, family warm line
LAUREL SHELTER
P.O. Box 23, Gloucester, 23061, 804-694-5552, lsi@ccsinc.com
Serves: Gloucester, Mathews, Middlesex, King, Queen, King William
Volunteers: Shelter, hotline, childcare, transportation, office, advocacy, thrift store
LEE’S FRIENDS: HELPING PEOPLE LIVE WITH CANCER
618 Stockley Gardens, Norfolk, 23507, 625-3115, www.leesfriends.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Emotional support, transportation, office
LIFENET
1457 Miller Store Rd. #105, Virginia Beach, 23455, 464-0794, www.lifenet.org
Serves: Virginia
Volunteers: Speakers, health fairs, events, educational programs
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF EASTERN VIRGINIA
240 Business Park Drive, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, 23462, 456-5292, www.makeawisheastva.org
Serves: Hampton Roads, Eastern Shore
Volunteers: Events, wish-granters, fundraising, airport greeters
MARCH OF DIMES
860 Greenbrier Circle #502, Chesapeake, 23322, 361-0000, www.marchofdimes.com
Serves: Hampton Roads, northeast North Carolina
Volunteers: Community outreach, advocacy, fundraising, office, events
MEALS ON WHEELS OF CHESAPEAKE
P.O. Box 15343, Chesapeake, 23328, 482-2730
Serves: Chesapeake, except Western Branch
Volunteers: Meal delivery
MEALS ON WHEEL’S OF VIRGINIA BEACH
3750 Sentara Way, Virginia Beach, 23452, 306-2721
Serves: Virginia Beach
Volunteers: Meal delivery
M.E. COX CENTER FOR ELDER DAY CARE
644 N. Lynnhaven Rd., Virginia Beach, 23452, 340-4388
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Entertainment, arts/crafts
NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF THE VIRGINIAS
1515 N. Military Hwy. #106, Norfolk, 23502, 858-8781, www.kidneyva.org
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Kidney evaluation, Kidney Walk, golf tournament
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
405 S. Parliament Dr. #105, Virginia Beach, 23462, 490-9627, www.fightms.com
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Self-help groups, counseling, advocacy, events, printing
NAUTICUS
One Waterside Dr., Norfolk, 23510, 664-1000, www.nauticus.org
Serves: Virginia
Volunteers: School/scout programs, events, science camps
NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDEN
6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk, 23518, 441-5830, www.nbgs.org
Serves: Virginia
Volunteers: Hospitality, gardening, library, office, docent, summer camp
NORFOLK ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
3500 Granby St., Norfolk, 23509, 441-1347, www.norfolkbeautiful.org
Serves: Norfolk
Volunteers: Pollution prevention, maintenance, docent, waste prevention/recycling
NORFOLK NEIGHBORHOOD AND LEISURE SERVICES
501 Boush St., Norfolk, 23510, 441-2400, www.norfolk.gov/neighborhoods/recreation/volunteer.asp
Serves: South Hampton Roads, primarily Norfolk
Volunteers: Coaching, mentoring, tutoring, dance, art, youth/senior programs, office, aquatic events, recreation center
NORFOLK SENIOR CENTER
924 West 21st St., Norfolk, 23517, 625-5857, nsc.executive@whro.net
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Teachers (bridge, needlecraft, computers, ceramics), gift shop, thrift store, events, bingo
OPERATION SMILE
6435 Tidewater Dr., Norfolk, 23509, 321-7645, www.operationsmile.org
Serves: International
Volunteers: Medical missions, medical records maintenance, warehouse operations, events
PHYSICIANS FOR PEACE
229 West Bute St., Norfolk, 23510, 625-7569, www.physiciansforpeace.org
Serves: International
Volunteers: Medical programs in developing countries, office
PLACES AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
620 London St., Portsmouth, 23704, 397-2981, placesandprograms@aol.com
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Early care, education
PORTSMOUTH AREA RESOURCES COALITION (PARC)
P.O. Box 1183, Portsmouth, 23705, 393-7848, parc_inc@whro.net
Serves: Portsmouth, Chesapeake
Volunteers: Soup kitchen, homeless shelter, transportation, children’s activities, mentors, tutors, computers, maintenance, coaching, arts/crafts
PORTSMOUTH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
664 Lincoln St., Portsmouth, 23705, 397-0042, www.portshealth.org
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Adult/pediatric/dental clinics, medical records, maintenance
PORTSMOUTH COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND LEISURE SERVICES
801 Crawford St., Portsmouth, 23704, 393-8481, www.portsmouthva.gov
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Lantern tours, Run for Holiday House, Walk for H.O.P.E.
PORTSMOUTH HUMANE SOCIETY
2704 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth, 23704, 397-6004, www.portshumane.org
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Dog walker, cat soother, office, pet therapy
PORTSMOUTH MUSEUMS
420 High St., Portsmouth, 23704, 393-8983
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: School programs, gift shop, Courthouse/Children’s Museum docents, flower guild
PORTSMOUTH SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
801 Crawford St., Portsmouth, 23707, 393-5356
Serves: Portsmouth public schools
Volunteers: Events, office, speakers, grant writing, donations pickup
REACH
2200 Colonial Ave. #16, Norfolk, 23517, 627-4722, www.reachnkids.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Reading to children in homeless shelters, library
REFUGEE AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES
1615 Kecoughtan Rd., Hampton, 23661, 247-3600, www.richmonddiocese.org/ris
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: E.S.L. tutoring, mentoring, office, refugee/immigration services
SAFETY CITY
3500 Granby St., Norfolk, 23504, 623-4242, safetycitynorf@aol.com
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Safety programs for children (bicycles, automobiles, walking)
THE SALVATION ARMY—TIDEWATER AREA COMMAND
2097 South Military Hwy., Chesapeake, 23320, 543-8100, www.salvationarmytidewater.org
Serves: Virginia
Volunteers: Youth/senior programs, addiction rehabilitation, disaster services, homelessness, office, maintenance, daycare
SAMARITAN HOUSE
P.O. Box 2400 #226, Virginia Beach, 23450, 631-0710, www.samaritanhouseva.org
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Crisis hotline, court companions, children’s program, aftercare, events, maintenance
SENIOR SERVICES OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA
6350 Center Dr. #101, Norfolk, 23502, 222-4501, www.ssseva.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Transportation, senior services, advocacy
SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
109 E. Main St. #401, Norfolk, 23510, 625-1281, www.habitatforhumanity-shr.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Home building, office
SPECIAL OLYMPICS VIRGINIA
One Columbus Center #679, Virginia Beach, 23462, 687-8183
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Coaching, buddies, events
SUFFOLK MEALS ON WHEELS
2800 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk, 23434, 934-4911
Serves: Suffolk, Whaleyville, Holland, Carrsville, Windsor, Walters
Volunteers: Meal delivery, office
SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION—TIDEWATER AFFILIATE
119 Witchduck Rd. #85, Virginia Beach, 23462, 498-8747, www.hamptonroads.com/raceforthecure
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Race for the Cure, Golf for the Cure, fundraising
TIDEWATER AIDS CRISIS TASKFORCE (TACT)
9229 Granby St., Norfolk, 23503, 583-1317, www.tact-online.com
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Employment counseling, office, bingo, meal delivery
TIDEWATER DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
5825 Arrowhead Dr. #202, Virginia Beach, 23462, 497-6606, www.tdsaofva.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Programs to allow persons with down syndrome social opportunities, new baby/educational programs
TIDEWATER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL
855 W. Brambleton Ave. #203, Norfolk, 23510, 446-5179, www.tidewaterems.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads, Northampton, Southampton, Franklin, Accomack, Isle of Wight
Volunteers: E.M.S. promotions, education, patient care
UNION MISSION MINISTRIES
130 Brooke Ave., Norfolk, 23514, 627-8686, ummnorva.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Homeless shelters, drug/alcohol rehabilitation, children’s home, senior home, summer camp, thrift stores
URBAN DISCOVERY MINISTRIES
P.O. Box 6381, 501 W. 35th St., Norfolk, 23508, 622-1665, www.urbandiscovery.org
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Mentors, tutors, sports, church planting, summer reading camps
USO OF HAMPTON ROADS
P.O. Box 7250, Hampton, 23666, 788-4984, www.usohr.com
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Emergency lodging, mobile outreach, adopt-a-service person
VIRGINIA BEACH SPCA
3040 Holland Rd., Virginia Beach, 23453, 427-0070, www.vbspca.com
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Wildlife rehabilitation, pet therapy, dog walkers, cat petters
VIRGINIA BEACH VOLUNTEER COUNCIL
2401 Courthouse Dr., Municipal Center, Bldg. 1, Room 222, Virginia Beach, 23456, 427-4722, www.vbgov.com
Serves: Virginia Beach
Volunteers: Volunteer information/referral
VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM
524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, 23601, 595-1900 ext. 223, www.valivingmuseum.org
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Science outreach, exhibits/outdoor trail docents
VIRGINIA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
3500 Granby St., Norfolk, 23504, 441-2374, www.virginiazoo.org
Serves: Eastern Virginia
Volunteers: Docent, animal services, zoo ambassador, events, safari guides
VOLUNTEER HAMPTON ROADS
400 West Olney Rd. #B, Norfolk, 23507, 624-2400, www.volunteerhr.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Community-wide projects, office
WILDLIFE RESPONSE
P.O. Box 2904, Chesapeake, 23327, 543-7000, www.wildliferesponse.org
Serves: Hampton Roads, Richmond, Eastern Shore, Isle of Wight, Southampton
Volunteers: Education, fundraising, grant writing, hotline
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF GREATER HAMPTON ROADS
P.O. Box 2066, Virginia Beach, 23450, 226-1202, www.hrwac.org
Serves: Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Speakers, office, interns, hospitality
YORK COUNTY CHILDREN’S SERVICES
1490 Government Rd., Williamsburg, 23185, 890-3888, www.yorkcounty.gov
Serves: York County
Volunteers: Head Start, literacy, fatherhood
YWCA OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
5215 Colley Ave., Norfolk, 23508, 625-4248 ext. 13, ywca-shr.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Hotline, childcare/after-school programs, transportation
YWOW (YOUNG WIDOWS OR WIDOWERS)
P.O. Box 6525, Virginia Beach, 23456, 468-2361, www.ywow.org
Serves: South Hampton Roads
Volunteers: Support groups, speakers, financial, legal, events, grief workshops
