Community Service is defined as work done by a person or group of people that benefits others.  The Charles City Public Schools (CCPS) School Board encourages students to become active citizens of their community prior to high school graduation by demonstrating high levels of volunteerism.  The mission of CCPS is to develop self-sustaining, responsible and educated adults who can contribute and work to improve their community and the world. In addition to the state expectations for graduation as established by the Profile of the Virginia Graduate, the CCPS School Board requires each student to complete a certain number of community service hours, beginning with students in the Class of 2022, as a condition for their receipt of a Charles City County Public Schools Diploma.

Anthem LemonAid

Host a FREE Anthem LemonAid stand in your community and raise money for kids with cancer in Central Virginia. Event occurs in July and proceeds benefit the Infusion Center in the Hematology and Oncology Clinic at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Click here to learn more
Autism Society of Central Virginia (ages 14+)

The Autism Society of Central Virginia provides multiple opportunities for teens to get involved with ongoing activities and special events. Current volunteer activities include bowling buddies, LEGO/ Game Club helpers, and volunteer photographers. Click here to learn more about each position; or to register as a volunteer, call (804) 257-0192 or email info@ascv.org.

 American Red Cross (Ages 13-17)
Helping others feels good, and helps you feel good about yourself. Your local Red Cross can work with you to provide rewarding experiences, opportunities to utilize your talents, or provide training to help you serve your community. Youth between 13 and 17 years of age can register as volunteers here. Children under 13 must contact the local unit to complete a parental consent form and be accompanied by an adult for supervision. Click here to learn more.

  FeedMore Youth Volunteers (Ages 11+)

FeedMore provides valuable community-service opportunities for youth volunteers with the chance to build skills and directly participate in the fight against hunger. Children 11 years of age and older can participate as special event helpers, backpack packers, Meals on Wheels delivery riders (with a parent), and more.

• Camp Comfort Zone (Age: 15+)
  Volunteers are essential to the mission of Comfort Zone Camp – a summer camp that provides support and comfort to children and youth who have lost a loved one or family member. Teens can serve as Junior Counselors but must be a minimum age of 15 to qualify. To learn more click here, call (804) 377-3430, or email info@comfortzonecamp.org

• Children’s Hospital of RichmondO (Ages 14-17)

The Junior Volunteer Program gives teens a chance to experience the benefits of donating time and services to the community, and to explore career options in the health care field. There are a limited number of positions available for this popular program. Visit the VCU Medical Center Volunteer Services website to learn more.

 Habitat for Humanity(Ages 5-18)
With a wide array of volunteer opportunities available for nearly every age, Habitat for Humanity’s Youth Programs are the perfect way to help touch the lives of families in the Richmond area. See a complete listing of upcoming events and opportunities here

 Bon Secours Hospitals(Age: 15+)  See individual facility requirements below.

• Memorial Regional Medical Center-  Weekend and evening hours available.  Minimum time commitment is two four-hour shifts per month.

• Richmond Community Hospital -Weekend and evening hours available.  No minimum monthly requirement.

• St. Francis Medical Center- Weekend and evening hours available.  One-year commitment of two four-hour shifts per month.

• St. Mary’s Hospital -Weekend and evening hours available.  One-year, 100-hour commitment requested.