Volunteer

Volunteering is a great way to get involved and make a difference at Greater Richmond SCAN. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities available depending on interest and availability. Volunteer orientations happen quarterly. Please see below for more detailed information on the various opportunities offered.

To learn more about the volunteer opportunities below, email Volunteer Coordinator Sarah-Keel Crews at [email protected].

Become a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate):

CASA volunteers are trained by our program staff and appointed by a juvenile court judge to speak for the best interest of children brought before the Richmond or Petersburg Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court as a result of abuse and/or neglect. To find out what it takes to be a CASA volunteer, please visit the Be a CASA Volunteer page.

Become a Children's Group Volunteer:

Opportunities to volunteer in our children’s groups are currently full. Volunteering in one of our weekly children’s groups is a fun and rewarding way to help children and their families in the Richmond community. The children’s groups are for children (ages infant to 17) who are at a high risk of experiencing—or have already experienced—abuse and/or neglect. We are looking for caring individuals who can work with the children two evening hours a week, or every other week, for one year—doing activities that help the children cope with their experiences and build positive relationships.

Be a Circle Preschool Program Volunteer:

Our therapeutic day school needs volunteers to assist the lead teachers and support staff in providing a high quality early childhood education to children who have experienced trauma. Currently, Circle Preschool is in need of volunteers on Tuesdays and Fridays during lunch from 11:30 – 12:45pm each week.

Volunteer at the Child Advocacy Center:

Opportunities to volunteer are SCAN’s CACs are currently full. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who will assist in monitoring playroom activities and administrative tasks. We would like volunteers who are able to work 4-hour shifts during the day and early evening, weekly, and make a yearlong commitment when possible.

Volunteer for a SCAN event:

SCAN has several fun and exciting special events throughout the year, and we are always looking for volunteers who can help. Examples of SCAN special events include the Progressive Dinner, BYP event, and more. These special events are vital to SCAN’s programming, as they both generate funds for program services and increase public awareness of child abuse and neglect issues.

Help in our office:

Administrative volunteers are very important to SCAN. When we have volunteers to assist us with clerical tasks, we are better able to focus on our mission of preventing and treating child abuse and neglect. The times for this volunteer opportunity are generally during normal business days and hours.

Collect school/craft supplies and healthy snacks:

These much-needed items on the SCAN Wish List will be used in our weekly Family Support Program groups, at our Child Advocacy Center and at the Circle Preschool Program. Supplies can be dropped off at our office at 103 E. Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23219.

Become a Pinwheel Partner:

Each April, SCAN coordinates the local public awareness campaign for National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Your company or organization can become a Pinwheel Partner by displaying pinwheels in recognition of child abuse prevention, displaying SCAN posters, distributing educational materials, and inviting a SCAN representative to talk about how to prevent child abuse and neglect. For more information, contact Kasey Brach at (804) 257-7226 or [email protected].

Ready to Volunteer? Join us for a Volunteer Orientation
Volunteer orientations typically occur every other month. Please email [email protected] for dates and times of these orientations.