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Volunteer Opportunities

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Students must contact financial aid BEFORE volunteering for any community service based scholarships. Contact Financial Aid at 276.964.7724 or financialaid@sw.edu

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This directory listing is a guide to current community service opportunities available for students, faculty, and staff and the general public.

Please contact the organization directly if you would like to volunteer.

ATTENTION TUITION-FREE RECIPIENTS

Students using community service as part of their county-based tuition-free scholarship must take a form from the college to be filled out by the point of contact at the organization. 

If you are completing service for a tuition-free scholarship award, please contact financial aid before you volunteer.

Buchanan County

Athletic Center in Knox District
276-566-7172
Contact: Lynn Bailey

Buchanan County Public Library
276-935-5721
Contact: Sherry Bright

Buchanan County Sheriff's Office
276-935-2056
Contact: Sharon Thornsberry

Building Code Office
276-935-5872
Contact: Bart Chambers

Circuit Court Clerk's Office
276-935-6567
Contact: Bev Tiller

Buchanan County Administrators Office
276-935-6508
Contact: Sandy Stiltner

Courthouse Maintenance
276-935-6508
Contact: Cheryl Bailey

Council Park
276-859-0708
Evelyn Compton

Poplar Gap Athletic Field
276-935-5725
Contact: Lynn Bailey

Victim Witness Office
276-935-5806
Contact: Marcie Wilson

Buchanan County Community Service Form

 

Dickenson County

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Russell County

Students - Contact Jason Monk for all Russell County R.A.C.E. scholarship volunteer related activities.
racejmonk@russell.k12.va.us

Tazewell County

Students receiving funding from Tazewell County may volunteer at any 501c3 or government organization located within the county. Please fill out the Tazewell County Community Service form below and return it to financial aid.

Appalachian Arts & Events Center
Cedar Bluff, VA
Volunteers needed for events various tasks. For more information and volunteer needs, please contact Stacy Brooks.
stacy.brooks@sw.edu
Blackberry Winter
Year-round
Volunteers donate their time to help move furniture, unpack boxes, and organize donations.
Contact:https://www.blackberrywinter.org/volunteer-form

Good Samaritan Food Pantry
Year-round
Volunteers assist with food and/or clothing distributions.
Please check with the food pantry for date/times they need volunteers.
276-963-9197

Historic Crab Orchard Museum's Corn Maze
Tazewell, VA
Friday, September 16, 2022 - Sunday, October 30, 2022

Hours of Operation
Fridays:  5 pm – 10 pm
Saturdays:  10 am – 10 pm
Sundays:  1 pm – Dusk
Volunteers to help with the wagon ride, corn maze, parking and pumpkin chucking activities are sought.
276-988-6755

The Sanders House
200 Sanders Ln.
Bluefield, VA
A non-profit organization that host several events and provides historic tours. The space is also used for weddings, family gatherings, parties, etc. to the public.
To volunteer, please contact Gail Cool at faithsgrandma2000@yahoo.com or 304-922-2760.

Tazewell County Community Service Form