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FEATURED: The National Speech and Debate Tournament is coming to Richmond!

2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament

The National Speech & Debate Association has selected the Richmond region as the host of its 2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament—an event expected to attract 10,000 student contestants and visitors to the area. To be held June 14-19, 2026, this competition is one of the largest academic events in the country.

The Richmond Forum Speech & Debate Initiative envisions a region where every student gains the confidence to speak, the skill to think critically, and the courage to lead. By launching and supporting teams across Richmond, we’re empowering a diverse new generation of thoughtful, engaged citizens, ready to impact their schools, communities, and futures.


June 14th through 19th.

The tournament will involve 7,000 competitors and take place in some 750 classrooms across six schools in the region. Local volunteers are needed to ensure the National Tournament runs smoothly.

Details on dates, roles and volunteer shifts can be found on the sign up website.

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Art on Wheels
  • #artlessons
  • #mobileart
  • #schools
  • #YouthClasses
Art180
  • #art
  • #juvenile
  • #juvenilejustice
Better Housing Coalition
  • #build
  • #housing
Beyond Boundaries
  • #disability
  • #handicap
  • #mobility
  • #youthprograms
ChildSavers Richmond


ChildSavers is the only nonprofit in Virginia using a coordinated prevention and intervention model to address children’s mental health, preparing them for lifelong learning and helping them recover from trauma. Volunteers needed.

  • #children
  • #kids
  • #mentalhealthresources
City of Richmond: Immigrant Engagement

The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Engagement (OIRE) strengthens connections between Richmond’s immigrant communities and City services. We provide information, resources, and advocacy to ensure equitable access and meaningful engagement for all residents. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of immigrants and refugees by increasing their access to City and community-based services and resources, and by promoting education and civic participation. 

In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month and World Refugee Day, Richmond’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Engagement, Henrico County’s Outreach & Engagement Agency and ReEstablish Richmond are partnering to host this year’s Multicultural Festival: Imagine 2026 on June 27th from 1pm – 8pm at Richmond Raceway! Click here to learn more.

  • #civic
  • #civicengagement
  • #culturefestival
  • #immigrantresources
  • #immigrants
  • #volunteer
Community Foundation / CF Engage
  • #volunteer
  • #volunteerlisting
Diversity Richmond
  • #lgbtq
  • #thriftstore
Fan District Association

The Fan District Association is a civic association serving residents of the historic Fan neighborhood in Richmond, VA. Volunteer opportunities are available to help with parks, events, community programs and more. The FDA also supports Richmond-area organizations and initiatives through its grants and outreach opportunities.

  • #3rdspaces
  • #civic
  • #fan
  • #neighborhoodassociation
FeedMore
  • #foodbank
Fonticello Food Forest
  • #foodbank
Food Not Bombs
  • #foodbank
FRIENDS Association
  • #3rdspaces
Friends of James River Park
  • #3rdspaces
  • #park
Full Circle Grief Center
  • #grief
  • #griefcounseling
Girls for a Change
  • #blackgirls
  • #blackyouth
  • #youthprograms
Girls on the Run

Empowering and inspiring 3rd-8th grade girls to be joyful, healthy & confident!

  • #girlrunclub
  • #girls
  • #kidfitness
  • #kids
  • #volunteer
  • #youth
Giving Wall
  • #charity
  • #microgiving
Housing Families First

For more than 25 years, Housing Families First has been helping families in the Greater Richmond region overcome homelessness and build a path to permanent housing. Through emergency shelter, housing services, youth programs, and community support, we work alongside families to help them achieve stability, self-sufficiency, and lasting success.

There are many ways to get involved with our mission. Individuals, businesses, schools, faith communities, and civic groups can make an impact by volunteering, donating household essentials, organizing collection drives, sponsoring events, providing financial support, or helping us spread awareness about family homelessness in our community.

Learn more, volunteer, donate, or connect with us.

  • #familyresources
  • #housing
  • #shelter
  • #volunteer
James River Park
  • #3rdspaces
  • #cityparks
  • #jamesriver
  • #parks
  • #river
Junior Achievement of Central VA
  • #finance
  • #financeeducation
Keep Virginia Beautiful
  • #litter
  • #litterpickup
Keep Virginia Cozy
  • #litter
  • #litterpickup
LISC Virginia (Local Initiatives Support Corporation)
  • #civic
  • #volunteer
Living Water Community Center
  • #meditation
  • #soundbath
  • #wellness
Maymont Community Garden

A community garden with many names, nestled in Richmond’s Maymont Neighborhood, in the Riverview Community Park, next to Texas Beach Skate Park. We meet twice a month during the growing season. Volunteer with us!

  • #Gardening
  • #urbangardens
  • #urbanpark
Mending Walls
  • #communityart
  • #mual
  • #muralartists
NoLefTurns
  • #criminaljusticereform
  • #formerlyincarcerated
  • #reentryresources
Oakwood Arts
  • #artcommunity
  • #arts
Partnership for Housing Affordability
  • #housing
Peter Paul Development Center
  • #afterschoolprograms
  • #eastendcommunity
  • #toutering
  • #youthprograms
Plan RVA
  • #city
  • #cityplanning
REAL LIFE
  • #criminaljusticereform
  • #inmateeducation
  • #jailresources
ReEstablish Richmond
  • #immigrant
  • #immigrantresources
  • #immigration
Reforest Richmond
  • #arborist
  • #environmental
  • #trees
Repair Cafe RVA

Richmond has a Repair Cafe! Volunteer your repair skills and bring your favorite broken thing to our monthly events. Come join us!

  • #communityevent
  • #fixit
  • #repairit
  • #volunteer
Richmond Behavioral Health Foundation
  • #mentalhealth
  • #mentalhealthresources
Richmond Grows Gardens

Cultivating community in city spaces with plants to achieve food access and environmental resilience.

  • #agriculture
  • #communitygarden
  • #gardens
  • #urbangardens
Richmond Peace Education Center
  • #communitydinners
  • #peace
  • #peacebuilders
Richmond Tool Bank
  • #machineshop
  • #shopclasses
  • #toolbank
  • #tools
  • #tooltraining
Richmond Volunteer Market

A party with a purpose– The Richmond Volunteer Market will take place on May 9th, 2026. The Richmond Volunteer Market is where Richmonders connect with local organizations and “shop” for ways to support the community.

  • #event
  • #nonprofits
  • #volunteer
Richmond’s People’s Assembly
  • #civic
  • #communityorganizing
  • #grassroots
RISE Up
  • #civic
  • #communityorganizing
  • #grassroots
  • #immigrantresources
  • #immigrants
RVA Community Fridges
  • #foodbank
  • #freefood
RVA Connects
  • #civic
RVA Engage
  • #civic
RVA Light

RVA Light is a leveling ground where we meet people “where they’re at” by offering a welcoming environment with access to much-needed resources like phones and computers. We also host a variety of groups and classes designed to empower our neighbors to meet their own personal goals and to find stability and hope in their lives.
Visit us Mon-Fri 9-12 at 101 w Broad St Richmond, VA

  • #housing
  • #mentalhealthresources
  • #neighborhoodresources
  • #socialservices
RVA Parks and Recreation
  • #cityparks
  • #parks
RVA Yes in my Back Yard
  • #civicengagement
Sacred Heart Center
  • #community
  • #ESL
  • #Latino
  • #LatinX
  • #LearnEnglish
Sanctuary Rescue
  • #animalrescue
  • #cats
  • #catsanddogs
  • #dogs
  • #shelter
Serve Virginia
  • #civicengagement
Shalom Farms
  • #farm
  • #localfarm
Side by Side
  • #lgbtq
  • #lgbtqyouth
  • #youthprograms
Southside ReLEAF
  • #climate
  • #climatecauses
  • #environment
Span Center
  • #caregiver
  • #caregiverresources
Start 1 Spark
Start 1 Spark partners with area middle schools to ensure all students have access to school extracurriculars. Join us in building school community through sports, music, arts, and clubs. Volunteer with us!

Volunteer with us!

  • #afterschoolprograms
  • #extracurricular
  • #kids
  • #studentresources
  • #teens
Virginia Capital Trail
  • #biketrail
  • #park
Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities
  • #interfaithresources

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