Opportunities From: Volunteer River Counties

Volunteer: Pumpkins Preparation 2026

Welcome back to the fun! Come help us create a unique experience that the Northern Neck has deemed a fall fan favorite: Pumpkins Illuminated & Conservation Craft Festival.

Volunteers will help with carving pumpkins and scene set ups for this outdoor museum adventure. 

Contact us for more details and other opportunities. 

What to Expect: 

-This is an outdoor event. Proper attire for the weather should be considered (hats, gloves, closed toe shoes, pants, jackets, long sleeve shirts).

-Pumpkin carving

-Tent set up

-Outdoor scene set up 

What to Bring: 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Change of clothes 

-Bagged Lunch 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Welcome back to the fun! Come help us create a unique experience that the Northern Neck has deemed a fall fan favorite: Pumpkins Illuminated & Conservation Craft Festival.

Volunteers will help with carving pumpkins and scene set ups for this outdoor museum adventure. 

Contact us for more details and other opportunities. 

What to Expect: 

-This is an outdoor event. Proper attire for the weather should be considered (hats, gloves, closed toe shoes, pants, jackets, long sleeve shirts).

-Pumpkin carving

-Tent set up

-Outdoor scene set up 

What to Bring: 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Change of clothes 

-Bagged Lunch 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 22572

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Pumpkins Illuminated 2026 (Sunday)

Welcome back to the fun! Come help us create a unique experience that the Northern Neck has deemed a fall fan favorite: Pumpkins Illuminated & Conservation Craft Festival.

Volunteers will help with guiding visitors to various stations and clearing any debris that may arise in this outdoor museum adventure.

Contact us for more details and other opportunities. 

What to Expect: 

-This is an outdoor event. Proper attire for the weather should be considered (hats, gloves, closed toe shoes, pants, jackets, long sleeve shirts).

-Volunteers will be assisting guests who range from infant to senior. 

-Volunteers will be assisting with parking, food, games, and clean-up. 

What to Bring: 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Change of clothes 

-Flashlight/headlight 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Welcome back to the fun! Come help us create a unique experience that the Northern Neck has deemed a fall fan favorite: Pumpkins Illuminated & Conservation Craft Festival.

Volunteers will help with guiding visitors to various stations and clearing any debris that may arise in this outdoor museum adventure.

Contact us for more details and other opportunities. 

What to Expect: 

-This is an outdoor event. Proper attire for the weather should be considered (hats, gloves, closed toe shoes, pants, jackets, long sleeve shirts).

-Volunteers will be assisting guests who range from infant to senior. 

-Volunteers will be assisting with parking, food, games, and clean-up. 

What to Bring: 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Change of clothes 

-Flashlight/headlight 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 25, 2026

Zip Code: 22572

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Pumpkins Illuminated 2026 (Friday)

Welcome back to the fun! Come help us create a unique experience that the Northern Neck has deemed a fall fan favorite: Pumpkins Illuminated & Conservation Craft Festival.

Volunteers will help with guiding visitors to various stations and clearing any debris that may arise in this outdoor museum adventure.

Contact us for more details and other opportunities. 

What to Expect: 

-This is an outdoor event. Proper attire for the weather should be considered (hats, gloves, closed toe shoes, pants, jackets, long sleeve shirts).

-Volunteers will be assisting guests who range from infant to senior. 

-Volunteers will be assisting with parking, food, games, and clean-up. 

What to Bring: 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Change of clothes 

-Flashlight/headlight 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Welcome back to the fun! Come help us create a unique experience that the Northern Neck has deemed a fall fan favorite: Pumpkins Illuminated & Conservation Craft Festival.

Volunteers will help with guiding visitors to various stations and clearing any debris that may arise in this outdoor museum adventure.

Contact us for more details and other opportunities. 

What to Expect: 

-This is an outdoor event. Proper attire for the weather should be considered (hats, gloves, closed toe shoes, pants, jackets, long sleeve shirts).

-Volunteers will be assisting guests who range from infant to senior. 

-Volunteers will be assisting with parking, food, games, and clean-up. 

What to Bring: 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Change of clothes 

-Flashlight/headlight 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 23, 2026

Zip Code: 22572

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Pumpkins Elimination

The fun still hasn't ended just yet. Come help us tidy up the grounds after this outdoor museum experience at Menokin. We created another unique experience that the Northern Neck has deemed a fall fan favorite: Pumpkins Illuminated & Conservation Craft Festival.

What to Expect: 

-This is an outdoor event. Proper attire for the weather should be considered (hats, gloves, closed toe shoes, pants, jackets, long sleeve shirts).

-Volunteers will be assisting staff and other volunteers

-Removal of hay bales 

-Removal of pumpkins

-Removing lights and boxing them for the season

-Other outdoor ground work

What to Bring: 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Bagged lunch

-Change of clothes 

-Work Gloves 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

The fun still hasn't ended just yet. Come help us tidy up the grounds after this outdoor museum experience at Menokin. We created another unique experience that the Northern Neck has deemed a fall fan favorite: Pumpkins Illuminated & Conservation Craft Festival.

What to Expect: 

-This is an outdoor event. Proper attire for the weather should be considered (hats, gloves, closed toe shoes, pants, jackets, long sleeve shirts).

-Volunteers will be assisting staff and other volunteers

-Removal of hay bales 

-Removal of pumpkins

-Removing lights and boxing them for the season

-Other outdoor ground work

What to Bring: 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Bagged lunch

-Change of clothes 

-Work Gloves 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 26, 2026

Zip Code: 22572

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Pumpkins Illuminated 2026 (Saturday)

Welcome back to the fun! Come help us create a unique experience that the Northern Neck has deemed a fall fan favorite: Pumpkins Illuminated & Conservation Craft Festival.

Volunteers will help with guiding visitors to various stations and clearing any debris that may arise in this outdoor museum adventure. Kayak launch assistance may also be needed during the day.

Contact us for more details and other opportunities. 

What to Expect: 

-This is an outdoor event. Proper attire for the weather should be considered (hats, gloves, closed toe shoes, pants, jackets, long sleeve shirts).

-Volunteers will be assisting guests who range from infant to senior. 

-Volunteers will be assisting vendors during the day at the Conservation & Craft Festival, but if they choose to stay for Pumpkins Illuminated, they will be in very low lighted areas. 

What to Bring: 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Change of clothes 

-Flashlight/headlight 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Welcome back to the fun! Come help us create a unique experience that the Northern Neck has deemed a fall fan favorite: Pumpkins Illuminated & Conservation Craft Festival.

Volunteers will help with guiding visitors to various stations and clearing any debris that may arise in this outdoor museum adventure. Kayak launch assistance may also be needed during the day.

Contact us for more details and other opportunities. 

What to Expect: 

-This is an outdoor event. Proper attire for the weather should be considered (hats, gloves, closed toe shoes, pants, jackets, long sleeve shirts).

-Volunteers will be assisting guests who range from infant to senior. 

-Volunteers will be assisting vendors during the day at the Conservation & Craft Festival, but if they choose to stay for Pumpkins Illuminated, they will be in very low lighted areas. 

What to Bring: 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Change of clothes 

-Flashlight/headlight 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 22572

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Glass House Gala 2026

Come be a part of Menokin's Glass House Project featuring their annual fundraiser Glass House Gala 2026.

This fundraiser is to provide continuous awareness and progression of The Glass Project. See information on its most recent developments here: The Glass House — Menokin

Event Staff will assist with various tasks to include but not limited to: Parking Attendant, Golf Cart Driver, Welcome Tent Assistant, Transition Specialist and General Event Staff. 

 

What to Expect:

-This is a semi-indoor but mostly outdoor event.

-Be prepared to interact with over 100 people ranging in ages from young adult to senior. 

-Lunch, water and snacks will be provided. 

What to Bring/Wear:

-Volunteers should wear blue or black polo with khaki pants and comfortable shoes. CROCS are not suitable for this event. 

-Reusable water bottle 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Come be a part of Menokin's Glass House Project featuring their annual fundraiser Glass House Gala 2026.

This fundraiser is to provide continuous awareness and progression of The Glass Project. See information on its most recent developments here: The Glass House — Menokin

Event Staff will assist with various tasks to include but not limited to: Parking Attendant, Golf Cart Driver, Welcome Tent Assistant, Transition Specialist and General Event Staff. 

 

What to Expect:

-This is a semi-indoor but mostly outdoor event.

-Be prepared to interact with over 100 people ranging in ages from young adult to senior. 

-Lunch, water and snacks will be provided. 

What to Bring/Wear:

-Volunteers should wear blue or black polo with khaki pants and comfortable shoes. CROCS are not suitable for this event. 

-Reusable water bottle 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 4, 2026

Zip Code: 22572

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Descendant's Day 2026

Come be a part of the biannual celebration of Menokin's Descendant Collective: Descendant's Day 2026. 

This event is a celebration of life that hosts over 100 of the descendants of Menokin's enslaved community.

Event Staff will assist with various tasks to include but not limited to: Parking Attendant, Golf Cart Driver, Welcome Tent Assistant, Transition Specialist and General Event Staff. 

 

What to Expect:

-This is a semi-indoor but mostly outdoor event.

-Be prepared to interact with over 100 people ranging in ages from newborn to senior. 

-Lunch, water and snacks will be provided. 

What to Bring/Wear:

-Volunteers should wear blue or black polo with khaki pants and comfortable shoes. CROCS are not suitable for this event. 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Sunscreen 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Come be a part of the biannual celebration of Menokin's Descendant Collective: Descendant's Day 2026. 

This event is a celebration of life that hosts over 100 of the descendants of Menokin's enslaved community.

Event Staff will assist with various tasks to include but not limited to: Parking Attendant, Golf Cart Driver, Welcome Tent Assistant, Transition Specialist and General Event Staff. 

 

What to Expect:

-This is a semi-indoor but mostly outdoor event.

-Be prepared to interact with over 100 people ranging in ages from newborn to senior. 

-Lunch, water and snacks will be provided. 

What to Bring/Wear:

-Volunteers should wear blue or black polo with khaki pants and comfortable shoes. CROCS are not suitable for this event. 

-Reusable water bottle 

-Sunscreen 

Organization: Menokin Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 22572

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteer income tax preparer

Self-train with IRS materials and successfully certify in tax law, including the use of electronic filing software, to provide free tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers. Review tax returns completed by other volunteer tax preparers, ensuring that every taxpayer receives top quality service and that tax returns are error-free. Some at home work may be required.

More details on the VITA program are available at: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-tax-volunteers

QUALIFICATIONS: Annual IRS certification in tax law at the Advanced Level.

Organization: Lancaster Community Library

Self-train with IRS materials and successfully certify in tax law, including the use of electronic filing software, to provide free tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers. Review tax returns completed by other volunteer tax preparers, ensuring that every taxpayer receives top quality service and that tax returns are error-free. Some at home work may be required.

More details on the VITA program are available at: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-tax-volunteers

QUALIFICATIONS: Annual IRS certification in tax law at the Advanced Level.

Organization: Lancaster Community Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Apr 15, 2026

Zip Code: 22482

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Ballpark Volunteers

We are always in need of volunteers on game days to help in a variety of ways. Volunteer opportunities include working in the concession stand, helping at the ticket gate, helping game day operations in the stands for drawings, helping with merchandise, stocking facilities and more. Good opportunity for high school kids who need community credits. 

Organization: Deltaville Ballpark

We are always in need of volunteers on game days to help in a variety of ways. Volunteer opportunities include working in the concession stand, helping at the ticket gate, helping game day operations in the stands for drawings, helping with merchandise, stocking facilities and more. Good opportunity for high school kids who need community credits. 

Organization: Deltaville Ballpark

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 23043

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Concession Volunteers

We are always looking for volunteers to help staff and run the concession stand for the ballpark. Duties can include working the order counter taking orders, ringing up customers for their orders, food prep, and runner.

Organization: Deltaville Ballpark

We are always looking for volunteers to help staff and run the concession stand for the ballpark. Duties can include working the order counter taking orders, ringing up customers for their orders, food prep, and runner.

Organization: Deltaville Ballpark

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 23043

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Hospitality Committee Members (Party People!)

Are you everyone's favorite host? Love organizing parties and setting up a beautifully spread table of food and drink? If you enjoy contributing to the success of a special event from behind the scenes, here is your opportunity to support Historic Christ Church & Museum!

Qualifications:

A love of food prep, cooking and/or meal planning.Organizational skills for coordinating and communicating with team members.Ability to deliver and set up food at event location.

Responsibilities:

Provide homemade or store-bought food for events throughout the year.Deliver food and arrange attractively prior to the event.Identify beverage servers as required and flower arrangers when desired. Minimize amounts of leftover food.Make sure the Bayne Center kitchen is clean after each event and all items are stored appropriately.

Time Commitment:

Typically 11-12 events per year, but not all volunteers are needed for each one.Set-up and cleanup are 1-2 hours each for each event.

Training and Support:

Spring Update & Training is strongly encouraged (3 days in March or early April). The hospitality committee chair coordinates each event with HCC&M office manager and other hospitality committee members.

For more information, visit ChristChurch1735.org, email info@ChristChurch1735.org  or call (804) 438-6855.

Organization: Historic Christ Church & Museum

Are you everyone's favorite host? Love organizing parties and setting up a beautifully spread table of food and drink? If you enjoy contributing to the success of a special event from behind the scenes, here is your opportunity to support Historic Christ Church & Museum!

Qualifications:

A love of food prep, cooking and/or meal planning.Organizational skills for coordinating and communicating with team members.Ability to deliver and set up food at event location.

Responsibilities:

Provide homemade or store-bought food for events throughout the year.Deliver food and arrange attractively prior to the event.Identify beverage servers as required and flower arrangers when desired. Minimize amounts of leftover food.Make sure the Bayne Center kitchen is clean after each event and all items are stored appropriately.

Time Commitment:

Typically 11-12 events per year, but not all volunteers are needed for each one.Set-up and cleanup are 1-2 hours each for each event.

Training and Support:

Spring Update & Training is strongly encouraged (3 days in March or early April). The hospitality committee chair coordinates each event with HCC&M office manager and other hospitality committee members.

For more information, visit ChristChurch1735.org, email info@ChristChurch1735.org  or call (804) 438-6855.

Organization: Historic Christ Church & Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22576

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Urgent Need for Education Volunteers

Each year multiple schools and home school groups visit HCC.  Do you love to teach? Maybe you are a retired school teacher, camp director, or a grandmother / grandfather extraordinaire looking for a way to get involved and have fun! Our education committee chair does a fabulous job of organizing, but she needs more hands to help with school age children's programs.  We will provide all the tools you need to help inspire the next generation of history lovers.

Organization: Historic Christ Church & Museum

Each year multiple schools and home school groups visit HCC.  Do you love to teach? Maybe you are a retired school teacher, camp director, or a grandmother / grandfather extraordinaire looking for a way to get involved and have fun! Our education committee chair does a fabulous job of organizing, but she needs more hands to help with school age children's programs.  We will provide all the tools you need to help inspire the next generation of history lovers.

Organization: Historic Christ Church & Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22576

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Education Committee Member

Would you enjoy the opportunity to work creatively with a group of people who share your passion for education and colonial history? You could turn that into an opportunity to significantly influence HCC&M programming! Join the committee of volunteers who shape and develop the learning experiences for HCC&M volunteers, school students and the community.

Qualifications:

Educational background helpful, but a passion for colonial period history is necessary.Enjoy program planning and development.Desire to keep current with best practices across age groups, interests and learning styles.

Responsibilities:

Work with staff to develop annual themes as well as theme-related speakers and field trips.Coordinate the Spring Update as a training and refresher experience for all volunteers.Coordinate the Hands-on-History Camp for children and the Readers group for adults.

Time Commitment:

Average of 5 hours per month with possibly more time needed as programs approach.Bi-monthly or monthly Education Committee meetings (2 hours), as needed.

Training and Support:

Spring Update & Training is strongly encouraged (3 days in March or early April).On-going guidance and support provided by staff Program Director.Individual committee members matched with projects based on skills and interests.

For more information, visit ChristChurch1735.org, email info@ChristChurch1735.org or call (804) 438-6855.

Organization: Historic Christ Church & Museum

Would you enjoy the opportunity to work creatively with a group of people who share your passion for education and colonial history? You could turn that into an opportunity to significantly influence HCC&M programming! Join the committee of volunteers who shape and develop the learning experiences for HCC&M volunteers, school students and the community.

Qualifications:

Educational background helpful, but a passion for colonial period history is necessary.Enjoy program planning and development.Desire to keep current with best practices across age groups, interests and learning styles.

Responsibilities:

Work with staff to develop annual themes as well as theme-related speakers and field trips.Coordinate the Spring Update as a training and refresher experience for all volunteers.Coordinate the Hands-on-History Camp for children and the Readers group for adults.

Time Commitment:

Average of 5 hours per month with possibly more time needed as programs approach.Bi-monthly or monthly Education Committee meetings (2 hours), as needed.

Training and Support:

Spring Update & Training is strongly encouraged (3 days in March or early April).On-going guidance and support provided by staff Program Director.Individual committee members matched with projects based on skills and interests.

For more information, visit ChristChurch1735.org, email info@ChristChurch1735.org or call (804) 438-6855.

Organization: Historic Christ Church & Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22576

Allow Groups: No