I want to help!

Location: Roanoke, VA 37.3-79.99 24017US

Meetups: 43 so far

Members: 27 Volunteers

Rating: Give A Helping Hand 5.004

Meetup topics: Women's Social, Fundraisers, Homemakers, Stay At Home Moms

Founded: December 21, 2008

Are you in need of friendship, emotional support, new to the area and seek help with finding services available within the community? This meetup is for women of any age who desire to connect with other women. The focus of this group is to go out and serve the city by any means necessary.

Just think how much you can impact your community! Join now and suggest a meetup.

Our next MeetupBuilding a house with Habitat for Humanity

Nov 21 Sat 8:00 AM

Where?: Not chosen yet

Who’s coming?: 7 Yes / 0 Maybe

(RSVP deadline: November 18, 2009 8:00 AM)

Dig those work boots out of your closet and join us on the next construction site for Habitat for Humanity. Be sure to read the Volunteer Handbook, which is located on this website under 'Files' (look to the left of this screen. It is at the bottom of the menu).

Be sure that you update your RSVP as needed. They really depend on volunteer help for this so any no-shows impact their ability to complete the houses on time. Read more

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What members are saying

“ I would not be aware of these volunteer opportunities without this group. ”

—Mab

“ It is a wonderful opportunity to give back to your community and meet friends along the way! ”

—Heidi

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More upcoming Meetups

Nov 14 12:00 AM

Note: Project Linus Fall Bazaar and Vendor Sale
Nov 15 12:00 AM

Note: National Philanthropy Day
Nov 21 12:00 AM

Note: National Family Volunteer Day
Dec 6 1:00 PM
November/December Monthly Meetup

1 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs
- Will you be there?
Dec 11 12:00 PM
Community Christmas Store

1 Yes / 1 Maybe RSVPs
- Will you be there?
Dec 12 8:00 AM
Community Christmas Store

1 Yes / 1 Maybe RSVPs
- Will you be there?
Feb 10 6 2010 9:00 AM
Blanket Day for Project Linus

1 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs
- Will you be there?

See our full calendar

Past Meetups

Nov 1 1:00 PM

End of the Month Meetup

6 attended – 4.503
Oct 25 1:00 PM

Note: Trick or Treat so Others Can Eat
Oct 24 9:00 AM

Blanket Day for Project Linus

1 attended
Oct 24 12:00 AM

Note: Make a Difference Day
Oct 12 12:00 AM

Note: Christmas Card Stuffing
Oct 3 12:00 AM

Note: Be the Change Day
Sep 11 12:00 AM

Note: My Good Deed: Honor the Victims of September 11
Sep 11 12:00 AM

Note: Join Hands Day
Aug 20 5:00 PM

Note: Habitat for Humanity White Elephant Sale
Aug 17 5:30 PM

Back to School Blast

2 attended

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What's new?

Nov 8
- New member
  
  Kat Gragg
  
  “I am looking for a way to reach out and help the community and couldn't think of anything better than helping building houses for those in need.”

Nov 3
- New discussion
  
  Check out the new Ideas Feature!...
  
  Started by Heidi.

Oct 27
- New member
  
  christine
  
  “I love the idea of this group because it allows folks to pool their energies and make a difference in their communities.”

Oct 26
- New member
  
  Jan
  
  “Would love to start giving back to the community. Been so busy with a smaller social circle and would like to reach out.”

Oct 24
- New member
  
  Chelsha Zimmers
  
  “as a single mom, i feel that it's important to teach my children the gift of giving and what better way than to join a group dedicated to helping others!”

Oct 12
- New member
  
  Reese
  
  “I've been looking for volunteer ops in the area but becasue of my crazy work schedule I can't commit to something consistently on a set day of the week. This seemed to be a great way to volunteer around my crazy schedule!”