Support Us - Rooftop of Virginia Community Action Program

Want to contribute to our mission?

Without your support, Rooftop would not be able to assist the citizens of the Twin Counties as we currently do. These generous donations (of materials, volunteer time and more) are greatly appreciated by each of our programs and truly do make a difference. All donations can be tax-deductible. Your assistance will help our agency to continue offering a variety of meaningful programs that help individuals and families reach their potential. Your efforts will have a positive impact. Thank you very much for your support!

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 (276-236-7131)!

Supplies for PERIOD Program:

Tampons, menstrual pads, pantyliners, adult incontinence supplies, laundry detergent, clothes detergent, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpastes, deodorant, hair care items

Supplies for Senior Citizens Program:

Craft supplies, new and/or gently loved large-print books.

Supplies for Head Start/Early Head Start:

Consumables and Sensory Items: construction paper, crayons, markers, play dough, pom poms, kinetic sand, baking soda, conditioner, glue, food coloring, pipe cleaners, foam, orbeez, feathers, paint, chalk, clay, paint brushes, googly eyes, large buttons, shaving cream, stickers

Volunteer info

The following are various positions that you may choose to volunteer for within the agency. You may do more than one at a time if you like. 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
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.
Literacy Promoter	-promote the message of the importance of reading and early literacy -attend reading events -plan/organize/execute promotions of message	-good communication skills -planning abilities -creativity	Project READ	Will have office space at main location.
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.