GoochlandCares celebrates organization's many volunteers

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April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and GoochlandCares is celebrating and thanking the 883 individual volunteers who support the mission to provide access to health care and basic human services for Goochland residents in need.

GoochlandCares relies on volunteers to support the nonprofit’s 12 critical programs. Last year volunteers gave over 18,897 hours to GoochlandCares valued at $651,702.

“Our volunteers are the heart of our organization;” said Sally Graham, executive director of

GoochlandCares. “We value those who dedicate themselves to taking action, making a di erence, and helping others in our community. Our incredible volunteer support allowed us to provide food for 2,538 Goochland residents, 3,358 medical, dental, and mental health care visits and provide critical home repairs last year.”

In a recent survey of GoochlandCares volunteers, all believe that what they do to help at GoochlandCares is very meaningful and impacts the community positively. One volunteer shared,

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Kids taking control of local theater company

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Goochland Community Theatre (GCT) will hold auditions for its next production, “Goochland Kidmutiny Theater,” at 6 p.m. on April 25.

The children who performed in previous chil- dren’s shows at GCT have decided that they can’t wait any longer for the next one, so they have taken control of the season and have written their own show, which they will also be directing.

Auditions will take place at Central High Cultural and Educational Complex, 2748 Dogtown Road in Goochland.

Rehearsals will be held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. and show dates will be June 23-25.

We would like to introduce to you Belle Star who is practically the definition of a perfect family dog. Great with cats, great with other dogs, and great with kids. Belle is sure to bring endless joy and laughter to her new family’s home with her goofy and loveable personality. Her favorite activity is to go for nice long walks and to use her nose to search for squirrels. She loves all people but especially the tiny ones, those are her favorite. If you decide to take her home, be prepared to be greeted with kisses and

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“I am a Goochland resident with two young children and want to set an example for them about the importance of volunteerism and giving.”

Groups from universities, schools, churches, organizations, and corporations volunteer their time and resources. Churches provide dinners for staff at the Tuesday Evening Clinic, which is open until 7 p.m.

Performance Food Group donates turkeys and hams for Thanksgiving and sends volunteers to help distribute. CarMax teams have helped in

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Affairs, his master’s degree from VCU, and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Richmond.

“Our entire team – in our schools, on our buses, and in our offices – works tirelessly to provide the outstanding educational experience for all students that has been recognized in our region and the Commonwealth,” Armstrong said. “I am excited to support their efforts in the months ahead as we finish a happy hound smile. Belle Star is a red and white ticked Coonhound. Belle is 3 years old, spayed, and up to date on all vetting.

The Goochland Animal Shelter is located at the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet. Genworth, Old Dominion, HH Hunt and Capital One are just a few of the corporations who send volunteer teams throughout the year.

Visit GoochlandCares Monday through Saturday, and there are volunteers donating their time and talents. They are stocking shelves in the Food Pantry, sorting donations at the Clothes Closet, taking blood pressure at the Free Clinic, and providing administrative support. The organization couldn’t keep the programs running without volunteers.

The organization always has openings for volunteers another great year in GCPS.”

Also, at their April 11 regular meeting, the school board kicked off the search for a new superintendent by securing the services of BWP & Associates. Kevin Castner and E. Wayne Harris will lead the search for BWP.

BWP’s four-step search process includes engaging with employees, the community, and students to gather input, identifying experiences, qualities, and skills that the next superintendent must possess, creating a leadership profile, and recruiting and interviewing potential in a variety of positions. Those interested in volunteering can go to GoochlandCares.org or call Dominic Alexander at (804) 556-0400 to get involved. A few of the opportunities available: candidates. Engagement strategies include interviewing school board members, meeting with representatives of groups within the community, keeping an open dialogue with employees, and administering an online survey.

1900 Hidden Rock Lane in Goochland. For more information on the many pets still in need of homes, call (804) 556-5302. You also can visit the shelter on Facebook at “Goochland County Animal Control.” The shelter’s hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Anyone wishing to make a monetary donation to the shelter is asked to make donations payable to Goochland Pet Lovers.

„ The Clothes Closet has openings for volunteers to help sort, hang, and price donations.

„ The Food Pantry has volunteer openings throughout the week to help pick up food from local grocery stores, stock shelves, and distribute food.

„ Dentists and Dental Hygienists are needed in the Dental Clinic.

„ There are support roles to do administrative projects.

The school board approved a search timeline with the candidate application window open until mid-May. BWP and the school board will conduct interviews in May and June, with a new superintendent projected to be in place by August of this year.

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