Local service agencies holding volunteer fair to find those interested in giving back

FRONT ROYAL – Area residents who are interested in volunteering will be able to “shop” amongst local agencies and nonprofits that need volunteers during a first-ever upcoming Front Royal event.

The first of its kind “Volunteer Fair” is slated to be held Friday, April 20 , from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Community Center, located at 538 Villa Avenue in Front Royal, according to a press release from Dawn Graves, executive director of the United Way of Front Royal-Warren County.

The release states that local nonprofits and agencies are cooperatively sponsoring the event that will allow citizens to find the for which they would like to help give back to their community.

County Fire and Rescue Chief Richard Mabie noted, “There isn’t really a competition between fire and rescue and other agencies for volunteers because each program has a unique mission and requires different interests and skills.” Chamber of Commerce President Niki Foster agreed, saying that a coalition of agencies and programs has been assembled to address the need for connecting volunteers with service organizations in the area.

Area agencies and nonprofits may reserve a space at the upcoming Volunteer Fair by contacting:

Dawn Graves, Executive Director
United Way of Front Royal-Warren County
Phone: 540 635-3636 office or 540 931-2306 cell
Email: dawn@frontroyalunitedway.org

The reservation fee of $25 will be refunded to agencies or nonprofits who exhibit.