Volunteer Assistance Program

Volunteers are essential to the success of the Community Maintenance Program. They assist with helping the elderly or disabled clean and maintain their homes.

Typical activities include:

Yard cleaning such as cutting shrubs, raking leaves & cutting grass.
Moving trash and debris to the curb for pickup during community cleanups.
Painting, caulking and weatherproofing homes.
- Physical & Mental Capability – To meet this criteria, applicants must demonstrate that a serious medical or mental condition exists either on a permanent basis or as a long-term condition.
- Financial Capability – This is determined by the individual’s most recent tax return and living expenses. Living expenses may include the following items: rent or mortgage, utilities, food and medical costs.
- Family Resource Capability – An individual may qualify if they do not have any family members located within 50 miles of the Richmond area who are willing and able to assist the applicant.
Single Parent Status – Individuals who are working at least 36 hours per week with custody of one or more children under the age of 12 may qualify for assistance.Minor home repairs such as replacing exterior trim, fixing window screens and other light carpentry work.

“Volunteers provide an efficient and dedicated work force to help improve their communities. By developing partnerships with neighborhoods, civic associations, businesses, church and community-based organizations, we can prevent neighborhood deterioration in Henrico County.”