612 East Marshall Street
Richmond, VA 23219
phone: 804.828.6901
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Volunteer Opportunities
The Hospital Hospitality House depends heavily on its volunteers for
its ongoing success. The recipient of three Governors' Awards for
Volunteerism and one prestigious national community service award,
the House operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days each
year with a small staff. This is possible only because of the
dedication of the volunteers who fill many needs.
Opportunities for Individuals
- Reception Desk - Assisting with guest registration
and giving new arrivals tours of the House.
- Light Clerical Assistance - Answering telephone, filing.
- Mail Appeals - Assisting with addressing, stuffing, stamping
and sealing envelopes.
- Staffing Fundraisers - Events include Friday Cheers, the
Anthem Gurney Tourney, The Fancy Hat Luncheon, and other new events.
- Guest Support - Visiting with guests to provide friendly
listening to people in medical crisis.
Opportunities for Groups of Volunteers
- Light Housekeeping and Maintenance - Painting,
removing old carpet, cleaning and window washing, cleaning carpets,
organizing the kitchens.
- Making a Meal for the guests.
- Evening of Entertainment for the guests - Planning bingo
parties, sing-alongs, dessert parties, Ladies Night Out (make-up
party), Aerobics or exercise classes.
Pantry/Household Drive - Coordinating a drive to collect canned
goods
and household items for the House. Please refer to our Wish List.
"I enjoy being a volunteer at HHH because I like the contact with
the
guests who come from all across the country and even other parts of
the world. They each have their own story and it is nice to be able
to help." M.R., Front Desk Volunteer
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