Hundreds of Hampton Roads residents get involved with ForKids in any number of ways. Because it feels right. Because it matters.
There are lots of ways to volunteer with ForKids.
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All volunteers need to attend a
Volunteer Orientation,
which lasts about one hour.
ForKids Administrative Offices
4200 Colley Avenue
Contact Chanika Nelson for more information.
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Hotline for Homeless Families
Volunteer Project
ForKids is participating in
Norfolk's Hotline for Homeless Families, a new
collaborative program with the
City of Norfolk and
other family shelters.
The program will provide
homeless families in
Norfolk with a central phone
number
to call for
shelter assistance.
We are looking for volunteers to
assist shelter staff during high volume call times.
If you are interested, please join us at the next
Hot Line Orientation on
at ForKids Administrative Offices
4200 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23508
Find out more about how you can help!
If you are interested, please complete this
volunteer questionnaire
and send us a volunteer application.
You must pre-register for Orientation with our
Volunteer Coordinator,
Chanika Nelson
You can e-mail her at cnelson@homesforkids.org
or call her at 622-6400 ext. 103
Volunteers interested in working with our children must complete a criminal background check for which there is a one-time fee of $16. Please bring exact change or make your check payable to ForKids, inc.
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Volunteer Orientations are held at the ForKids Administrative Offices, located at 4200
Colley Avenue
See What Our Volunteers are Doing!!
Recent Projects:
Thanksgiving Basket Drive
Ocean View Kiwanis Fishing Trip Ocean View Kiwanis
VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads' Join Hands Day
United Way Day of Caring
Thank you for your generous support of our programs
and the families we serve.
Together, we can end childhood homelessness
in our community.
Your blessings of support are raising hope,
one family at a time.
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If you or your group want to participate in other activites, check out the following ongoing volunteer events:
- Basket Buddies Drive
- Baby Hugging (while parents attend classes)
- Children's Services
- Administrative Office Reception Assistance
- Emergency Shelter Reception Assistance
- Movie Nights at the Shelter
- Donation Sorting
- TutoringCoordinating Supply Drives
- Special Events Apartment ReadinessMaintenance and Landscaping
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KAOS, also known as "Kids Activities on Saturdays"
Volunteering is a GREAT way to meet new people, share your talents, and help out in your community.
It's wonderful for college students, senior citizens, church groups, military organizations, and anyone in the neighborhood who wants to make a difference.
To learn more about our programs, or to volunteer, call us today at 757-622-6400 ext. 103. Or, email Chanika Nelson at cnelson@homesforkids.org
