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Vol 5 Issue 2 - October 2023

F.A.C.E. Time Vol 5 Issue 2 - October 2023
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Mission: Engage and empower family and community stakeholders through division collaboration of resources, services and information that leads to a well-balanced and successful student. Mission: Engage and empower family and community stakeholders through division collaboration of resources, services and information that leads to a well-balanced and successful student.

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Office of Family & Community Engagement Events/ Programs
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⭐ HELP TEACHERS WHILE ENJOYING EVENTS ⭐

Be a Sponsor to fund innovative programs teachers wish to implement to enhance

the curriculum and propel student achievement.


Contact The Virginia Beach Education Foundation for Sponsorship Opportunities and Tickets.

757.263.1069 or www.vbef.org


THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS!

Marketing benefits including access to three major events are included.

$2,000 Classroom Grants Available for Teachers $2,000 Classroom Grants Available for Teachers

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Applications for Innovative Learning Grants up to $2,000 are available for teachers to apply.

Encourage teachers you know to seek funding by completing this easy, 4-question google form.

The deadline is 4 p.m. on Oct. 13.

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My Friend's Closet Amazon Wishlist

Donate to My Friend's Closet by shopping the Amazon Wishlist at https://bit.ly/VBMFCWishList. Items will be shipped directly to the closet where they can be distributed to students in need.

Why My Friend’s Closet? If a child is asked where they got their cool new sneakers, they can confidently say, from my Friend’s Closet!


My Friend's Closet is supported in part by the United Way. Our goal is to remove barriers to learning that exist for children related to their essential needs. We recognize that each student may have different needs. Whether it is new items, including clothing, glasses, hygiene and medical supplies, or a deeper challenge: we want to understand the need and help solve it.


To seek assistance for these items from My Friend's Closet contact your school counselor or social worker.

  • School Supplies
  • Clothing
  • Household Items
  • Headphones
  • Water Bottles
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Hygiene Items
Office of Family & Community Engagement Resources
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VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS AND OPPORTUNITY LISTINGS

⭐ VOLUNTEER TRACKER FOR ADULT AND STUDENT VOLUNTEERS! ⭐

Virginia Beach City Public Schools has a new app called Volunteer Tracker for volunteer applications, signing up for volunteer opportunities and entering hours. Students can manage their volunteer hours with this app too!


Here’s how it works:

  • Volunteer Liaisons and Staff create Volunteer Opportunities.
  • Volunteers Complete an Online Application – Just one per volunteer, no need to complete one for each school you volunteer for and approval is instant!
  • Volunteer Tracker matches volunteers to opportunities.
  • Volunteers review postings and sign up to help.
  • Volunteer Tracker sends you reminders about the opportunities you have selected.
  • Hours are automatically recorded or if not linked to a posted opportunity, they can be entered manually.


Visit https://appgarden5.app-garden.com/VolTrackVA128.nsf To complete a volunteer application and learn what volunteer opportunities are available!

SCHOOL NEWS & EVENTS
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Kempsville High School Culinary Entrepreneurship Team visits Sysco Hampton Roads

Kempsville High School Culinary Entrepreneurship Team by Chris Streebing, Sysco Hampton Roads

On September 27th, 2023, Sysco Hampton Roads invited 16 Kempsville Highschool Culinary Entrepreneurship students to explore our facility and learn from the great minds of Chef Jeremy along with Sharon O’ Neil Merchandising Director. Today’s mission was accomplished with intuitive demonstration as Chef provided the students an opportunity to put their cooking skills to test in our kitchen and Sharon enlightening the students into a glimpse of merchandising.

On behalf of the entire Sysco team, we were thrilled to have KHS join us for the day.

We believe that the insights shared, and the connections made will greatly benefit our youth and we are excited to see the positive impact that can play out with in our industry.

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Great Neck Educator's Club T.A.G. Sale and Kellam HS Wrestling

THEY KEEP GETTING BETTER!

This year’s West Neck Educators Club’s T.A.G. (Treasures from the Attic & Garage) Sale netted over $4646, plus $8492 in sales from September 2022 through August 17, 2023! The Club wishes to thank all its members, especially those who volunteered on Friday & Saturday, the residents who donated their items throughout the year to make this event possible, and the Kellam wrestlers, lacrosse players and their coaches who do an enormous amount of ‘grunt’ work to ease the pain for us. We couldn’t do it without YOU!

Ulta Town Center Holds School Supply Drive to Benefit PAHS Students

Pictured: Leigh with Ulta and Kelly Boyd, CEL at PAHS

WELCOME NEW & EXPANDED PARTNERS
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Become a Partner in Education today and make a difference in the lives of students!

The Partners in Education program supports collaborative efforts between schools and our community that promote academic success and personal growth for the division's students. Community partners from businesses, military commands, faith-based groups and civic organizations work with schools to design innovative educational opportunities to meet the eight areas of wellness students need to be successful. By matching school goals with the expertise, expanded materials and financial resources and skills of the community organization, partnerships enrich curriculum and enhance learning experiences, extend teachers' capacity to meet the individual needs of all students and improve communication between the schools and the community.

Community engagement not only makes a positive impact on education, helping to relate academic learning to real-world applications, but it also demonstrates that the community values education and is committed to helping prepare students with the foundation they need to be successful today and into adulthood.


Your business or organization may initiate a partnership by:

  • Contacting the school you wish to partner with and speaking with the school’s Community Engagement Liaison (CEL);
  • Completing a Partners in Education Information Form and submitting it to the Office of Family and Community Engagement, which will help connect you with a school that best matches the interests and expertise of your organization; or
  • Calling the Office of Family and Community Engagement at 757.263.1799 to learn more about how your organization can become a VBCPS Partner in Education.
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Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads

Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads, an affiliate of Youth Volunteer Corps, connects youth (ages 11-18) to meaningful volunteer and service-learning opportunities. Middle and high school students are challenged to develop cross-cultural competencies, a stronger sense of self-efficacy, and an expanded network of peers, as well as increased career-readiness and life skills. Projects are supervised and facilitated by trained Team Leaders.

YVCHR is interested in working with schools and students on:

  • Volunteer/service-learning experiences on evening and weekends for students in MS and HS
  • After-school clubs with commitment from a school sponsor
  • Canstruction Competition, a community wide STEM challenge that benefits the Food Bank of South Hampton Roads

For more information contact Kiley Jensen at vbprograms@yvhr.org

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Dick's House of Sport

DICK'S House of Sport is an approximately 100,000+ square foot store that provides customers with an incredible assortment of products along with in-store experiences including a climbing wall, multiple golf bays with TrackManTM simulators, and multi-sport cages that can be used for baseball, softball, lacrosse and soccer and give customers an opportunity to try product while measuring and tracking their performance. House of Sport stores also focus on deep integration with the local community through partnerships and events.

This new concept is interested in working with schools to:

  • host field trips and tie the visit back to curriculum;
  • volunteer at school events;
  • support activities and events in the community.

For more information, contact Todd McKeating at todd.mckeating@dcsg.com

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City of Virginia Beach Department of Emergency Management

Emergency Management promotes a comprehensive emergency management program to mitigate the community’s impacts from manmade, natural or technological disasters and potential catastrophic incidents by utilizing mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery strategies.

The department is interested in working with schools on emergency management and preparedness outreach.


For additional information or to establish a partnership with your school, contact Justin Churma at jchurma@vbgov.com

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The STEMpreneur, LLC

Unlocking the potential of STEM education.

The STEMpreneur operates Virginia's premier Mobile STEM Lab, offering hands-on learning experiences for kids and adults alike. With its state-of-the-art technology and engaging curriculum, The STEMpreneur is the perfect way to immerse learners in the world of science, technology, engineering and math.

The STEMpreneur is interested in working with schools on:


  • Professional Development/Learning Workshops for Educators (STEM/ Equity)
  • STEM Curriculum and Learning Kits
  • STEM - Immersive Student Experiences/Programming


For more information visit stempreneur.com or contact Devin Canaday at info@thestempreneur.com

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Vault Athletics and Fitness

We Train Athletes

A fitness community comprised of experts in their field collaborating for the sole purpose of building better athletes. Our unique facility offers structured support for all athletes.

Our think tank atmosphere is created on the principles and drive brought by coaches and athletes. Structured support is offered for athletes of every level and all abilities.


Vault Athletics is interested in working with schools to train athletes in:

  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • General Fitness

For more information visit vaultathleticsandfitness.com or contact Dena Reardon at info@vaultathleticsandfitness.com

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Virginia Beach/ TCC Joint Use Library

The Joint-Use Library is a unique collaboration between Tidewater Community College and the City of Virginia Beach to combine in a single, dynamic destination the collections, services, programs, and resources of an academic library and a public library to create a new model for lifelong learning and provide synergistic opportunities to enhance personal growth, academic achievement, and quality of life for the College community and for the residents of the City of Virginia Beach.

For more information on partnering contact Janet Coulson at jcoulson@vbgov.com

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Nothing Bundt Cakes - Hilltop

Nothing Bundt Cakes is interested in partnering with schools on:

  • Books & Bundts Reading Program
  • Fundraising
  • Academic Incentives

For additional information contact Linda Rowe at vb-hilltop@nothingbundtcakes.com

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Coastal Care 757

Changing the world is possible.


We are dedicated to supporting teachers and students in our community. We believe that education is the foundation of a strong and prosperous society, and we are committed to providing the resources that teachers need to help their students succeed. Through our platform, we connect classrooms in need with individuals and businesses who want to give back to their community.


They are interested in:

School drives

Walks/Run for awareness

Fundraising

For more information contact Scott Hendrickson at coastalcare757@gmail.com

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Freekind

Freekind is dedicated to providing survivors of human trafficking the support they need to recover from the trauma they’ve experienced. More than that, we unleash the power of kindness to help restore the humanity stolen from them, offering grace to the most vulnerable in our communities as they regain their freedom, their sense of hope, and their sense of belonging.


Freekind is interested in providing prevention project education to middle and high schools.

For more information visit freekindva.org or contact Tori Jones at tjones@freekindva.org

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heart.org/getstarted
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Neptune Festival Royal Court Applications - Deadline November 10, 2023

The Virginia Beach Neptune Festival is now accepting applications for Princes and Princesses for the 2024 Royal Court. Applicants must be juniors in a Virginia Beach high school. Princes and Princesses will appear at Neptune Festival events throughout the 2024 festival season and will act as ambassadors for the festival and for the City of Virginia Beach. This is a great opportunity for students to interact with their peers from across the city while performing a service to their community. You may download the application at http://tinyurl.com/court2024. Deadline for submission is November 10, 2023.

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FRESHMAN YEAR FOR FREE with Norfolk State University and Modern States

The testing services department at Norfolk State University is super excited to share with you an opportunity that is perfect for your independent and self-motivated middle and high school students that want to get a jump start on earning college credit.

NSU has partnered with Modern States, a non-profit organization whose sole mission is to make college more accessible and affordable for all students. To do this, Modern States launched the “FRESHMAN YEAR FOR FREE” initiative.

This initiative allows students to enroll in any of the 32 on-line, self-paced courses offered on their website for FREE. There are no prerequisites for the courses offered. The coursework equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to prepare and take the CLEP exam.

It gets better! Modern States will pay for students to take the CLEP exam once they’ve completed the required test prep coursework. Students then fill out the Modern States CLEP Voucher Request Form and receive a payment voucher to pay for the exam at the College Board website (https://clep.collegeboard.org/).

This opportunity is so incredible! NSU wants to share this information with all of Hampton Roads’ middle and high school students, teachers, staff, and families! If you want to learn more about Modern States and it’s “FRESHMAN YEAR FOR FREE” initiative you can use the QR code below to visit their website( https://modernstates.org/ ) or reach out to the NSU’s Testing Services department, at (757)823-2504 or testingcenter@nsu.edu . We’d love to discuss how we can partner with you to share Modern States information with you and your school community.

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CHKD Community Connections - Opportunities for Education, Engagement and Action

The CHKD Fall/Winter Community Connections Bulletin is ready! Please find the digital copy attached, and if you would like hard-copies please email Outreach@CHKD.org Hard-copies will be available the week of August 28th

There are many opportunities for education, engagement and action in this bulletin and we encourage you to take a look, AND pass it on!


For more information visit CHKD.org/classes

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Become A POLL WORKER for the City of Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach needs citizens to serve as poll workers on Election Day. Please consider this opportunity to serve your community and become involved in elections. Poll workers are paid $240.00 each election and an additional $25.00 to attend a specialized training class.

APPLY online at https://virginiabeachva.easypollworker.com For the best experience with this website, please use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox. Internet Explorer is not a supported browser and will not work.

You may also stop by our office at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center, Building 14

Voter Registration & Elections, 2449 Princess Anne Road, Bldg.14, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

757-385-8683

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NAMI Coastal Virginia - Help A Friend

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https://www.jasonsdeli.com/about-us/community-partners-program

Contact Hope Dennis at hope.dennis@jasonsdeli.com for prices for lunch and breakfast.

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If you are looking for a flexible way to volunteer, Lasagna Love would love you to join us to feed your neighbors. When you sign up, you make all of the choices: how often to volunteer, how many families you feed, how far you are willing to drive to deliver the meal and when you need time off for family or school commitments! Lasagna Love is all about love and hearts! We want to provide even more families in need with “hearty” home cooked meals Now is a great time to join us to spread the kindness, love and joy that comes with providing a meal to a family in need. Whether the need is financial, health-related, emotional or your neighbor is struggling in any way, we bring a lasagna or some other meal with a side of kindness! Follow your heart and join us today ↝ https://www.lasagnalove.org/volunteer/
Our goals are to feed families spread kindness strengthen communities!

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VB Thrive - United Way of South Hampton Roads

Built on the same partnerships and processes as VBrelief, VBthrive will take the program a step further, shifting toward long-term results by providing in depth coaching to guide individuals and families as they seek to advance their goals and position themselves toward an even brighter future.

The program, which was inspired by the successful Aspire pilot launched and funded by Women United, will focus on providing support to the 50,000 families in Virginia Beach who qualify as ALICE and are struggling to make ends meet. VBthrive will work with a variety of partners to support these individuals and families in five critical areas:

  • Mentoring
  • Housing
  • Employment & Education
  • Financial Management
  • Wellbeing

VBthrive was launched thanks to the support of a three-year, $15 million grant from the City of Virginia Beach with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. The program will also provide $10 million in business relief grants through LISC Hampton Roads.

https://unitedwayshr.org/what-we-do/vbthrive/https://unitedwayshr.org/what-we-do/vbthrive/

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757 Mobile Markets

The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore hosts the 757 Mobile Markets. Funded in part by the City of Virginia Pandemic Relief Partnership, Obici Healthcare Foundation and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the 757 Mobile Markets are a fleet of trucks that will deliver healthy, nutritious food to the neighborhoods with the greatest need with a “farmers’ market” style shopping experience.

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Enrolling your child in a karate program can be a significant investment in their overall development. Not only does it improve physical strength and coordination, but it also helps build mental toughness and character. At Cova Karate, we understand the importance of this and strive to provide a supportive and challenging environment for your child to grow. Our program will help your child develop discipline, focus, and confidence, as well as provide them with a healthy outlet for energy. So why not give your child the gift of a lifetime by enrolling them in Cova Karate today?

Students of Virginia Beach Schools claim your 2 free classes -> https://kara-te.net/vbstudent

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Papa John’s Pizza SUPPORTS all Virginia Beach Schools

Schools can gain funds a yummy way!

Earn Funds with One School Code!

Sign up for Dollars for Dough and gain 20% back, MONTHLY!

Contact Christina Pasterczyk at christina.pasterczyk@pjunited.com

Or Visit www.PJCheese.com

STUDENT VOLUNTEER & LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Ongoing Opportunities Ongoing Opportunities

Just Serve

JustServe.org is a website where the volunteer needs of organizations may be posted and volunteers may search for places to serve in the community, providing opportunities to help those in need and enhance the quality of life in the community.

JustServe is a service to help link community volunteer needs with volunteers and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation in posting projects or in encouraging volunteers to serve according to our guidelines.


EquiKids/EquiVets

Founded in 1989, EQUI-KIDS is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers equine­assisted services and programs to children and adults with special needs. EQUI-KIDSis a Premier Accredited Center through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.), which differentiates us as a center that provides the highest level of equine-specialized professionals and program services delivery. EQUI-KIDS currently offers a variety of equine­assisted activities and programs including, therapeutic riding, school partnership, hippotherapy (physical, occupational and/or speech therapy services using a horse), mental health services, First Responders, EQUI-VETS (serving both active duty and retired veterans), and job coaching.

Side Walkers

Side walkers assist with grooming and

tacking the horses before the lesson. During the lesson, side walkers directly assist the participants by providing guidance, physical and emotional safety, and encouragement.

Horse Leaders

Horse leaders assist with grooming, tacking and warming up the horses before the lesson. During the lesson, horse leaders are directly responsible for leading the horse and ensure the horse stays focused and comfortable during the lesson.

Barn Volunteers

Barn volunteers help to clean stalls, tack, equipment and assist with repairs around the farm.

Office and Special Event Volunteers

These volunteers help with fundraising events, assist with administrative projects, and greet participants and guests at the reception desk.

Volunteer Teams

We always welcome corporate workgroups, community services teams, and other parties looking to offer their time on special projects.

Email volunteer@equikids.org for more information


Veteran's Homefront

Individuals of all ages, groups and/or organizations are needed to come together and support the ending of veteran homelessness and reducing the number of veteran suicides by supporting the Parking Lot Ministry Program (PLM).

Whether you, your group and/or organization volunteer once a month, quarterly, or once a year at 6:30 am on Saturdays in the Walmart parking lot in Chesapeake, Virginia, your support is what we need to make 2022 even more successful.

Please use the following link to select one (or more) month(s) if you or your organization would like to be added to our Saturday volunteer calendar in 2022.

Contact Antoine Hines at veteranshomefront@gmail.com for additional information.


Conservation Youth Team at the Virginia Zoo

The Conservation Youth Team (CYT) program is a high school volunteer and youth development program that was created for teens who are passionate about wildlife, conservation, and helping their community. Throughout the year, CYT participants learn about conservation issues, educate zoo guests about our animals, support our Safari Camp programs, and visit local organizations to participate in service projects benefiting the community. As a member of the Conservation Youth Team, teens will develop important job and life skills, build self-confidence, and earn community service hours!

The program is structured to make their time here more robust yet flexible, and hopefully more accessible to a greater number of teens. There is no minimum GPA requirement. There are also a few scholarships available that cover the first-year fees.

Contact Sarah Peterson for additional information:

Sarah.Peterson@norfolk.gov

Guest Engagement Coordinator | Virginia Zoo

757-441-2374 Ext. 224 | 3500 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23504

virginiazoo.org


Red Cross - Volunteers Needed

The Red Cross has a critical level need. They are currently experiencing a shortage of volunteers. This is having a direct impact on blood collection efforts. They need volunteers who are 18+ to serve as Blood Donor Ambassadors. This is a simple and very rewarding position. They would serve as the greeter and registration at the fixed sites in Virginia Beach and Norfolk.

To get started go to go to Volunteer Connection www.redcross.org/volunteertoday and complete your registration. Select Blood Donor Ambassador as the position. After completing the registration, send your name to katie.niehoff@redcross.org to expedite your registration to get volunteering quickly.


Hunger Warriors - Fresh Food Wednesdays

BRING HOPE TO YOUR COMMUNITY.

Since the onset of the pandemic, Fresh Food Wednesdays Food Distribution serves over 1,000 people every week in Virginia Beach. We are looking for volunteers to help us load & unload food supplies, pack food boxes, and distribute food to help make a difference. The need is great. Join us and battle food insecurity in our community!

409 Virginia Beach Blvd

757-428-3720

gatheratscott.com

office@gatheratscott.com


Christian Resource Center

Tutors are needed on Wednesday evenings in all subjects.

549 Newtown Road, Suite #105

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

757-985-3451

Contact Maria Lorenzi at mlorenzicrc@gmail.com for more information


Nauticus

There are many volunteer opportunities available for youth including Gift Shop, Discovery Crew (Education), Guest Ambassador (Admissions). They will be able to assist our crew with greeting and check-in guests, lead STEM-focused education programs and battleship tours, select the perfect museum souvenir to purchase, and more!

To receive information on the positions as well as apply using our online application, visit: https://nauticus.org/volunteer-at-nauticus/

For additional information:

https://nauticus.org/volunteer/

Contact: Susie Hill, Volunteer Resource Manager, 757-664-1043, volunteer@nauticus.org


Girls On The Run Hampton Roads

High school girls can serve as Junior Coaches during our Fall and/or Spring seasons. They assist Head Coaches in the preparation and delivery of our curriculum to a team of girls in grades 3 through 5. Great opportunity for those interested in education! Contact Erin Highton for more information: erin@gotrhr.org or 757-965-9040. https://www.gotrhr.org/Coach


Marian Manor Senior Living

Volunteers needed to help with our activities program, dining, and maintenance. Contact Karen Land at karen@marian-manor.com.

Elementary, Middle, and High School and Adults.


Virginia Beach Youth Opportunities Office

Virginia Beach Mayor's Youth Leaders in Action: www.VBgov.com/myla

Parks and Recreation Volunteers. Contact Donovan McGuire at dmcguir@vbgov.com.

Middle and High School


First Landing State Park

Volunteers are needed for a wide variety of tasks from trail clean up to assist in our main office. Contact Jennifer Huggins at jennifer.huggins@dcr.virginia.gov.

Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult Learners, Elementary must have an adult present.


Armed Services YMCA

Read all about our program by visiting our website at asymca.org/hampton-roads-home and clicking on the What We Do on our ribbon. We look forward to hearing from you. Contact Laura Roberts, Youth Enrichment Program Director at lroberts@asymca.org

High School and Adults


Mini-Me Events - Engineering Your Future Today

For more information contact contact@engineeringyourfuturetoday.com.

High School and Adults


Wave City Care

We do school makeovers, feed families at Thanksgiving, do gifts at Christmas for families in need, offer food distribution, and more! We need volunteers for all of these opportunities each season. Contact Amanda Beery at Amanda@wavecitycare.com

High School and Adults


Youth Opportunities Office

The Teen Media Studio housed at Williams Farm Recreation Center is recruiting teens to share their talent and experience in the field of digital media. Volunteers must have an interest in the following areas: music recording, audio engineering, photography, and videography. Teens will earn experience and community service hours. Contact Tre Hill at lhill@vbgov.com.

Middle and High School


Zeiders American Dream Theater

Visit https://thez.org/volunteer/ for more information.

High School and Adults


Virginia African American Cultural Center, Inc.

We will be posting a link for community service/volunteer opportunities soon. Contact: Dr. Ross-Hammond at info@vaaccvb.org. For example, we have students interested in forming a Summer Book club to read books authored by African Americans and opportunities to read to youth.

High School and Adults


Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation

Limited volunteer positions are available at this time within various units. If you are interested in volunteering with Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, complete the please visit VBgov.com/parks or call (757) 385-1100 or email fun@VBgov.com. Sign up for Parks & Rec email newsletters at VBgov.com/eNews. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/VBparksrec.

Contact Margaret Sullivan-Rucka at 757-385-0424

Middle School, High School, Adults

FAMILY CONNECTION SERIES

Family Connection is an outreach of Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) to link Virginia Beach families to classes, training, resources and other opportunities to help connect parents to their students’ education. Learn more about Family Connection offerings on the Family Connection webpage and be sure to view the online calendar, get engaged in school partnerships and volunteerism opportunities and register to attend the Family Connection webinars.


You may also contact the Community Engagement Office at 757.263.1821 or by email should you have any questions.

Child Care & COVID Relief

Mission

Promote‌ ‌and‌ ‌expand‌ ‌equitable‌ ‌access‌ ‌to‌ ‌services‌ ‌and‌ ‌programs‌ ‌that‌ ‌support‌ ‌families‌ ‌and‌ ‌students'‌ ‌through‌ ‌mutually‌ ‌supportive‌ ‌partnerships.‌ ‌-‌ ‌Partner‌ ‌with‌ ‌local‌ ‌agencies‌ ‌to‌ ‌provide‌ ‌wraparound‌ ‌services‌ ‌for‌ ‌students‌ ‌including‌ ‌early‌ ‌childhood‌ ‌supports,‌ ‌volunteers,‌ ‌childcare‌ ‌and‌ ‌funding‌ ‌opportunities.‌

For more information contact Mary Hunt at mary.hunt@vbschools.com

VB Thrive with United Way of South Hampton Roads

Built on the same partnerships and processes as VBrelief, VBthrive will take the program a step further, shifting toward long-term results by providing in depth coaching to guide individuals and families as they seek to advance their goals and position themselves toward an even brighter future.

The program, which was inspired by the successful Aspire pilot launched and funded by Women United, will focus on providing support to the 50,000 families in Virginia Beach who qualify as ALICE and are struggling to make ends meet. VBthrive will work with a variety of partners to support these individuals and families in four critical areas:

  • Mentoring
  • Housing
  • Workforce Development
  • Wraparound Services

VBthrive was launched thanks to the support of a three-year, $15 million grant from the City of Virginia Beach with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. The program will also provide $10 million in business relief grants through LISC Hampton Roads.

HOW IT WORKS

Referral & Intake:

  • After receiving a referral or direct inquiry, we'll conduct a needs assessment to identify opportunity areas
  • Care Coordination:
  • You'll meet one-on-one with one of our mentors to discuss your goals and identify next steps.
  • Action Plan:
  • Your mentor will work with you to create a personalized, step-by-step action plan based on your goals.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Resident of Virginia Beach, VA
  • Have income from employment or benefits, or if neither, are enrolled in school
  • 18-years-of-age of older
  • Impacted by COVID-19
  • NOT living on the street or in an emergency shelter, and has NOT received an eviction notice

SUBMITTING A REFERRAL

Ways to submit a referral:

  • Visit https://unitedwayshr.org/what-we-do/vbthrive/
  • Visit our Resource Center on the second floor of the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library during open hours:
    • Monday through Thursday: 11AM - 6 PM
    • Friday: 11 AM - 5 PM
    • Saturday: 10 AM - 1 PM
  • Call us at 757-385-0113

If you are determined eligible for program enrollment, you'll receive an email within two business days outlining next steps.

Child Care Locator with Virginia Department of Education

ChildCareVA.com provides a comprehensive repository of resources and information to make choosing safe, quality child care easier for parents. ChildCareVA also exists to inform caretakers about the benefits of becoming a licensed child care provider or subsidy provider, and keep current providers up-to- date on the latest news and requirements.

Features of the website to explore and:

  • An "Ask the Right Questions" page where parents can review and print off a checklist of questions and considerations when making decisions about child care
  • A newsroom with the latest information for Virginia child care
  • The child care facilities search bar which provides an easy way to search for providers and view any licensing violations
  • Information on the benefits of becoming a licensed child care provider and subsidy provider

Feel comfortable and confident with your choice of child care by asking the right questions of a potential provider, because choosing safe, quality care isn't child's play.

Virtual Resources
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Partner Virtual Resources

The VB Schools Partners in Education program supports collaborations between schools and community partners from businesses, military commands, faith-based groups and civic organizations. Partners continue to support students, teachers and families by providing online virtual learning resources to keep students reading, thinking, and growing all summer—and beyond.

Website: https://bit.ly/2YsPSEj

Meet the Team
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Dr. Admon Alexander - Director, Office of Family and Community Engagement

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Jen McGowan - Coordinator, School and Community Partnerships

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Mary Hunt - Administrative Office Associate II

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Leslie Riccio - Family Outreach Representative

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Rachel Thompson - Family Outreach Representative

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Rebecca Headings - Family Outreach Representative

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Debbie Hughes - Coordinator, Virginia Beach Education Foundation

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Betsy Scales - Administrative Associate I, Virginia Beach Education Foundation

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Renee Earling -Comms. Program Associate

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Contact Us

Email: vbcpsface@vbschools.com
Website: https://www.vbschools.com/community/face
Location: 641 Carriage Hill Road, Suite 200 Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Phone: 757-263-1821
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBFACE1
Twitter: @VBFACE1

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