As one of our core missions, The Newcomers Club encourages volunteerism in our community. In addition to serving others and making an immeasurable difference in people’s lives, research has shown that volunteering offers significant health benefits to the volunteers themselves. Volunteering increases social interactions and helps build a support system based on common interests, keeps people mentally and physically active, and provides a sense of purpose.
The United Way of Greater Charlottesville makes volunteering easy! You can register at https://www.cvillevolunteer.org/ and check out the many non-profit organizations in our community. Once registered, they will send you a regular listing that matches your interests with the volunteer opportunities available.