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How To Help Us Accomplish
Our MIssion
You can help us by donating, providing supplies to help our mission, or volunteering your time.
All contributions made to our agency are tax-deductible.
Donate Online
You can quickly & easily donate online, either providing a one-time donation or setting up a recurring donation of an amount that you choose.
Donate Supplies
P.E.R.I.O.D. Program
Hygiene supplies such as tampons, menstrual pads, pantyliners, adult incontinence supplies, laundry detergent, dish detergent, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpastes, deodorant, and hair care items including soaps, hair spray, gel, brushes, et cetra.
Senior Involvement Program
Craft supplies, new and/or gently loved large-print books, especially activity books or coloring supplies.
Early Childhood Education
Consumables and sensory Items: construction paper, crayons, markers, play dough, pom poms, kinetic sand, baking soda, conditioner, glue, food coloring, pipe cleaners, foam, feathers, paint, chalk, clay, paint brushes, googly eyes, large buttons, shaving cream, stickers, et cetra.
Please contact us to make arrangements for donations today or stop by during business hours at our main agency location at 206 North Main Street in Galax.
Contact us
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Phone: (276) 236-7131
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Fax: (276) 236-7134
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Email: contactus@rtov.org
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Address: 206 N Main Street, Galax VA 24333
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Volunteer Opportunities
Below are some of the volunteer opportunities that may be available with us. You will work with the Volunteer Manager (276-236-7131, ext. 234) to determine the best fit for you and may change that at any time after providing notice. This list is fairly comprehensive but RTOV is open to any other ideas/skills/abilities that you might suggest.
| Position | Duties | Skills Needed | Programs | Notes |
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| Office Clerk | – filing – copying – directing clients – answering phones/transferring calls – sending faxes | – ability to work with the public – good communication skills – good reading/writing skills – basic computer skills | All | This position would be best at the main agency location working to help all programs. |
| Maintenance/Janitor | – cleaning facilities – light maintenance (i.e changing light bulbs, painting, etc.) | – ability to use cleaners and cleaning equipment – general maintenance skills | All | Mostly needed at main location and Early Head Start/Head Start centers. |
| Readers | – reading to children | – good reading skills – ability to interact with children ages 0-5 | – Early Head Start – Head Start – Project READ | Centers are located in Hillsville, Galax and Independence. |
| Center Aides | – assist teachers with duties such as meals, clean-up, interacting with children, etc. | – ability to interact with children ages 0-5 | – Early Head Start – Head Start | Centers are located in Hillsville, Galax and Independence. |
| Greeter/Scheduler | – schedule appointments for VITA – greet customers and provide general info | – ability to learn to operate phone system – work with general public – learn/pass tests related to standards of conduct and intake/interview skills | VITA | Will work at main location. Could perform duties in conjunction with Office Clerk position. |
| Tax Preparer | – complete tax returns for customers | – basic computer skills – ability to read, learn and apply basic tax law – ability to follow question-based software to complete returns – ability to work with general public | VITA | All training is provided. Preparation site is at the main agency location. |
| Quality Reviewer | – Complete Quality Reviews for Tax Preparers | – basic computer skills – ability to read, learn and apply basic tax law – certify to Advanced Preparer level in order to review all returns preparers complete – ability to work with general public | VITA | All training is provided. Preparation site is at the main agency location. May also complete ‘drop-off’ returns. |
| Facility Assistant | – help to keep grounds attractive – maintain plants – assist with décor | – basic gardening duties – basic decorating abilities | All | Main agency location as well as centers/satellite locations. |
| Special Events Team Member | – help with agency events – assist in any tasks pertaining to event including planning, promoting, conducting and clean up | – ability to work with a team – ability to follow directions and/or give directions | All | Will work with staff at the main agency location. Events may be held within the community. |
| Fundraising Team Member | – help to plan, promote, conduct fundraisers – work with donors – promote agency and tax credits | – ability to work with public – good communication skills – ability to work independently or with a team | All | Will work with staff at the main agency location. May work independently. |
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More Ways You Can Help
Monetary
For monetary donations we encourage you to use our online form. If you’d prefer to donate a different way, please contact us and we’ll be happy to accommodate you.
Assets
If you’d like to donate assets or include Rooftop in your estate planning, please contact us.
Volunteer
If you’d like to volunteer your time and services, check out our volunteering & supplies donations page to see how you can help support our community.