Getting Engaged

Charlottesville has many pediatricians, but there are a few larger clinics around the city that have several pediatricians on staff. For additional pediatric providers check the Yellow Pages.

Pediatric Associates of Charlottesville

Downtown Office
1011 E Jefferson Street
434-296-9161

West Office
2411 Ivy Road (250W at Bellair)
434-296-8300

North Office
1522 Insurance Lane (29 N at Hollymead)
434-974-9600

Piedmont Pediatrics

Charlottesville Office
900 Rio East Court, Suite A
Phone: 434-975-7777

Crozet Office
1193 Crozet Avenue
Phone: 434-975-7777

Piedmont has a staff of six pediatricians in its two offices, one of whom is fluent in American Sign Language.

UVA Pediatric Services

The following four clinics are part of the University's children's services, which include a wide variety of pediatric specialties ranging from cardiology to urology. Check the Yellow Pages for additional information.

UVA Primary Care Center
1215 Lee Street
434-924-5321

Pediatrics at Northridge
2955 Ivy Road, Suite 303
434-980-6555

Teen Health Center
1400 W. Main Street
434-982-0900

The Community Service section describes area community service groups, both as a resource for you and as a possible outlet for volunteer energies. For more possibilities, check out the Charlottesville/Albemarle Chamber of Commerce or the community calendar in The Daily Progress.

Volunteering Resources 

Community Outreach At SDS

Legal Aid Justice Center

434-977-0553
1000 Preston Avenue

The Legal Aid Justice Center offers free civil legal services to low-income families throughout Central Virginia—and to farm workers and other low-wage immigrant workers statewide. Legal Aid currently sponsors three principal programs: the Civil Advocacy Program, which assists area clients who face legal issues in housing, public benefits, employment, consumer protection and the rights of the elderly and individuals with disabilities; the Virginia Justice Center for Farm and Immigrant Workers, which addresses the legal issues of the estimated 50,000 farm workers, thousands of day laborers and many other low-wage immigrants who live or work in Virginia; and the JustChildren program, which employs a variety of strategies to ensure that young people in Virginia have access to the services and support necessary to live successful lives in their communities.

American Red Cross

434-979-7143
1105 Rose Hill Drive

The Red Cross offers various courses in first aid, CPR and other health-related courses (a fee may apply). Volunteers needed for wide range of tasks.

Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad

434-296-4825
828 McIntire Road

The rescue squad requires volunteers to work 12 hours each week. All volunteers must take the 120-hour emergency medical technician course in preparation for their assignments.

Hollymead Fire and Rescue

434-296-5825
3575 Innovation Drive

The primary EMS, fire suppression, and rescue agency for Northern Albemarle County, Station No. 12 has an engine, medic (ambulance), tanker, tower and battalion chief. No experience is necessary to join and free EMT and Fire/Rescue classes are offered.

Emergency Food Bank

434-979-9180
900 Harris Street

This volunteer organization provides a two- to three-day food supply to individuals and families in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area who find themselves in an emergency without food.

UVA Community Food Pantry 

The UVA Community Food Pantry is located in the Student Activities Center on the 1st floor of Newcomb Hall, room 144. The pantry is open to all students and staff during the SAC's hours.

The University of Virginia Women’s Center

434-982-2361
womenscenterservices@virginia.edu
1400 University Avenue

The Women’s Center offers leadership programs, mentoring services, counseling and career support for community members, students, staff and faculty. Most programs are free and open to the public, and men and women are welcomed. Women’s Center programs include free short-term counseling (no insurance involved), a resource library, ongoing support/discussion groups, a child care referral service (434-982-2251), the Free Legal Clinic, the Sexual Assault Education Office, HUES: A Mentoring Program for Women of Color, the Young Women Leaders Program, the Artists, Scholars and Leaders Series, and IRIS: A Journal about Women.

Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA)

434-295-7273
Hotline: 434-977-RAPE (7273)
335 Greenbrier Drive, Suite 102

SARA works toward empowerment of sexual assault survivors to make decisions that will help them recover. The group offers a teen peer education program, public education programs and a child assault prevention program.

Shelter for Help in Emergency

Office: 434-963-4676
24-Hour Hotline: 434-293-8509

Offering shelter to the victims of domestic violence, the nonprofit serves more than 100 families per year and provides counseling for victims of abuse. Volunteers are vital to the shelter and its program.

Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance

804-377-0335
State Crisis Intervention Hotline (Domestic violence or sexual assault): 800-838-8238

This statewide coalition provides hotline, training for crisis centers, lobbying and resources for victims.

The Women’s Initiative

434-872-0047
1101 East High Street, Suite A

Mental health services for women in the Charlottesville area, regardless of ability to pay. Services include: individual counseling, support groups, workshops, activities and stress management presentations.

The ARC of the Piedmont

434-977-4002
509 Park Street

Programs for adults and children with mental and physical disabilities. Volunteers are needed for the Infant Development Project and to work with adults with disabilities. Volunteer work includes helping with fundraising events that are held throughout the year, landscaping projects, carpentry projects, painting projects, and helping with the upkeep of 11 different homes throughout the community. Half-day training is required to work with children and adults with disabilities. For more information, contact their volunteer coordinator.

Child Development and Rehabilitation Center

434-924-5161
1204 W. Main Street (Battle Building Fourth Floor)

Part of UVA Medical Center, the KCRC provides care and therapy to disabled children 18 years old and younger on both an in-patient and an out-patient basis. Volunteers assist in therapeutic, play and support activities.

Innisfree Village

434-823-5400
5505 Walnut Level Road, Crozet, VA

This voluntary community in the countryside northwest of Charlottesville provides a respectful home and work environment for adults with mental disabilities. Volunteers usually commit for a one-year period and live in the facilities provided, earning a monthly stipend. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old.

JAUNT

434-296-3184
info@ridejaunt.org 
104 Keystone Place 
Mon-Sat 6:15 a.m.-11:50 p.m.; expanded hours for elderly and disabled

JAUNT offers transportation for a fee to the elderly, people with disabilities and the general public in urban Charlottesville. It also is a public service transit for rural Fluvanna, Nelson, Louisa, Albemarle and Buckingham counties. See website for operating schedules.

WorkSource Enterprises

434-972-1730
1311 Carlton Avenue

Since 1967, this nonprofit has provided job training, job placement assistance, employment and day support to people with mental and physical disabilities. Volunteers are welcome to help people with disabilities doing various learning activities.

JAUNT

434-296-3184
info@ridejaunt.org 
104 Keystone Place

JAUNT offers transportation for a fee to the elderly, people with disabilities, and the general public in urban Charlottesville. It is a public service transit for rural Fluvanna, Nelson, Louisa and Albemarle counties.

Jefferson Area Board for Aging

434-817-5222
674 Hillsdale Drive, Suite 9

JABA provides services to older adults and their families. Volunteers distribute meals to homebound older adult residents, along with personal and home care services.

The Center

434-974-7756
1180 Pepsi Place

This community resource is an educational and recreational center for persons age 50 or older. Volunteer services provide fellowship, leisure activities and aid for seniors.

Do what you love – and develop friendships and leadership skills along the way. Between service projects, student organizations, and cultural groups, chances are that we've got what you're looking for. UVA Student Affairs offers many activities, programs, and organizations so you can connect and get involved.

Other Activities, Programs and Organizations 

UVA Faculty and Staff Committees and Employee Resoruce Groups 

Division for diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Religion and Spirituality 

A number of religiously affiliated organizations are available for spiritual connection.

The University of Virginia’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASR) is available online. The report includes information on crime prevention, crime reporting, fire safety, and statistics about crimes and fires that occurred during the previous three years on and adjacent to the Grounds or in areas owned, leased, or controlled by the University. A paper copy of the ASR is available on request by writing to clery@virginia.edu.