VOLUNTEERING
Volunteer with Uhuru
Volunteering with The Uhuru Foundation means walking alongside adults and youth who are determined to rebuild their lives and create new futures after justice system involvement. Uhuru operates at the intersection of reentry, mentorship, workforce development, and violence prevention to create real pathways to stability, purpose, and leadership across Charlottesville and surrounding communities.
We are actively seeking volunteers who bring lived experience, professional expertise, and a commitment to community transformation. Volunteers play a vital role in helping participants strengthen life skills, access employment, achieve financial stability, and build the confidence needed for long-term success.
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
Career Consultation
Support adult and youth participants with career exploration, resume development, interview preparation, and job readiness coaching.
Business and Entrepreneurship Mentoring
Provide one on one coaching for participants interested in starting businesses, building brands, or developing income generating ventures.
Apprenticeship and Skilled Trade Training
Offer hands on learning opportunities and exposure to construction, culinary, electrical, HVAC, and other vocational career pathways.
Financial Coaching and Literacy
Assist participants with budgeting, credit building, saving strategies, debt management, restitution planning, and long term financial goals.
Mental Health and Wellness Support
Lead wellness workshops, peer support groups, fitness, mindfulness, or creative outlets that promote healing, emotional regulation, and stress management for both adults and youth.
When you volunteer with Uhuru, you are not just giving your time. You are helping to break cycles of incarceration and violence while building stronger, safer, and more economically stable communities for everyone.
Have some time to give? Reach out to us here to learn about how to get involved. Complete the form below.