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Volunteer

We have many ways where members of our communities can enrich the lives of our residents. Volunteering is a great way for individuals, civic groups, schools and churches to make a significant difference in the lives of our youth and adults. We have four main areas of concentration for volunteering:

Youth Programs

Preschool – Come read and play with our little ones. Share stories, lead a game or participate in one of our many activities.
Residential Care – We serve teenage boys and girls who need positive, caring people in their lives. You can always help by tutoring, mentoring, or teaching life skills.
Emergency Shelter – Our Genesis House provides emergency care for young people between the ages of 2 and 17. This is a sensitive area where young people need a variety of activities and care.

Adult Programs

Group Homes – We serve adults with intellectual disabilities in many areas throughout the state in small neighborhood settings. We have male and female adults living in Lynchburg, Waynesboro, Fredericksburg, South Hill, and a new home in Lexington. We also have a very spirited campus in Zuni which serves more than 40 adult residents. Our adults are fun-loving and engaged. They enjoy socializing on campus and out in the community. You can play games or run activities as well as take a resident to church or a ballgame.

Events

We are pleased to have a variety of events for our residents and communities. Our events promote awareness and help us raise funds for our programs. We host two 5K races: The Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day and our 5K race on our Lynchburg Campus in June. Zuni and the Kuwayes (“Friends of Zuni”) host our Day in the Country event in April. We have three events on New Year’s Eve in Downtown Lynchburg: New Year’s Amazing Eve, Extreme Teen and Mad Hatter’s Ball. All of our events have and need volunteer assistance to be successful. Volunteers perform a wide array of tasks from decorations to event night hosts/hostesses.

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Facilities

We have several hundred acres and many homes/buildings that need Tender Loving Care. Volunteers can help with day to day maintenance needs like landscaping and painting or set out to build a deck, campsite or dock. We can entertain projects both large and small in scale and will provide the needed supplies and assistance if necessary.

Some volunteer roles require applications and background checks be completed.

For more information please contact Chris Bryant at 434.258.5742 or email at events@phfs.org

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Mentors: Provide personal, one-on-one support and guidance for residents in need of a positive role model. Mentors can serve our teenage residents and/or our adult residents as well.

Activity Assistants: Assist with routine cottage /group home activities, special events, sports games, group devotionals, fitness training, and art classes. Activities can be delivered to our youth or adult program centers.

Receptionists: Answer incoming telephone calls, and greet families and guests as they enter our homes.

Special Events: Assist with PHFS sponsored events: Mad Hatter’s Ball, 5K and Youth Run, Turkey Trot & Youth Run, Toy Run, ‘Day in the Country’ at Zuni and other events such as Regional Receptions across the Commonwealth. If you are interested in volunteering for a special event, contact Chris Bryant at events@phfs.org or 434.258.5742.

Mission Opportunities: Work camps, hosting special celebrations and supporting residents during the holidays are welcome.

Music Instruction: Volunteers provide music lessons to our residents.

Tutors: Assist students in the completion of daily class assignments.

Internships: Internships are available with clinical oversight for pre-Masters and Bachelor Degree candidates. Compensation considered on a case-by-case basis.

Facilities Projects: Repair existing properties or enhance our facilities with new construction.

Volunteer Information Form

For more information please contact Chris Bryant at 434.258.5742 or email at events@phfs.org