Volunteer Opportunities
New ways to help are always being added; check back here often to find the volunteer opportunity that’s right for you!
Special Events Help
The Up Center has been selected as a Norfolk FestEvents Service Charity, and will manage beverage sales during the festival season at Town Point Park in Downtown Norfolk. All tips and a percentage of sales will support the agency’s programs and services that protect children, strengthen families, empower people in crisis and maximize independence for those with disabilities. The Up Center reaches over 10,000 people a year in Hampton Roads and you can help support that mission! Click here for a list of festival dates and times.
Help Staff The Up Center Booth
Just a few hours of your time is all we need to help support The Up Center’s Foster Care and Adoption program. Dozens of volunteers are needed to help staff our agency information table at local fairs and festivals. With various shifts available, you’re bound to find the time that’s right for you! Must be 18 and older to volunteer. The booth is at events all over Hampton Roads. Click here for a location near you.
Organize a Supply Drive
Whether collecting books or gathering much-needed baby items for our young mothers, you’ll be helping out some of those who are most in need in our community. Click here to learn how.

If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.”
– Booker T. Washington
For internship opportunities, please visit our Employment page.
If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.”