Get Involved
Virginia Cooperative Extension relies on volunteers to accomplish its mission. We believe that active citizen involvement in our programs makes a difference in our success. The work of volunteers at the local level helps us leverage our paid faculty and staff resources much more effectively. We welcome interested volunteers of all experience (or inexperience) levels. Although we have some drop-in volunteer opportunities, most of our volunteers get the benefit of in-depth training programs.
Check out our training calendar to find out when are trainings are normally held. You may also subscribe to find out when applications or information becomes available for a particular volunteer program.
Volunteer Group |
Application Deadline |
Training Dates |
Training Frequency |
Mid to late January for spring |
Fridays in October from 9am-3pm |
twice a year in spring and fall |
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January for winter training and August for fall training |
14 weeks, winter training beginning in February and fall training begins in September |
twice a year in spring and fall |
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April 30th |
Saturdays in May from 9am-1pm |
once a year |
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Open house held in May and applications due anytime once it becomes available, class usually fills by summer so applications should be submitted as soon as possible |
September to November, Tuesdays from 9am-3:30pm |
once a year |
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Applications posted early summer are accepted until the class is full |
7 dates between September and January |
once a year |
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Applications accepted year round |
As needed |
As needed |