Volunteer: McKinney Vento Summer EventMercy Mall will be participating in McKinney-Vento’s Summer BBQ Events again this year! These events provide essential resources, connect students and families with community partners, and help ensure students are prepared to start school on Day 1. This year, the events will look a little different as they will be hosted on football fields. They will be hosted at three locations in and around Henrico, with vendor tables on one side of the field and fun games for students and families on the other. Mercy Mall has been asked to run the games, and it is going to be so much fun! We will need around 20 volunteers each day to help with: • Mercy Mall information table There are three Thursday event dates: Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM Please note: You will need to sign up separately for each date you would like to serve. Each date will have different shift options for set-up, event support, and break-down. This is a great opportunity for people of all ages! If you have kids or grandkids who need community service hours, this could be a fun way for them to serve. If you have any questions, please ask Kristin. Thank you! Program: Special Projects Mercy Mall will be participating in McKinney-Vento’s Summer BBQ Events again this year! These events provide essential resources, connect students and families with community partners, and help ensure students are prepared to start school on Day 1. This year, the events will look a little different as they will be hosted on football fields. They will be hosted at three locations in and around Henrico, with vendor tables on one side of the field and fun games for students and families on the other. Mercy Mall has been asked to run the games, and it is going to be so much fun! We will need around 20 volunteers each day to help with: • Mercy Mall information table There are three Thursday event dates: Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM Please note: You will need to sign up separately for each date you would like to serve. Each date will have different shift options for set-up, event support, and break-down. This is a great opportunity for people of all ages! If you have kids or grandkids who need community service hours, this could be a fun way for them to serve. If you have any questions, please ask Kristin. Thank you! Program: Special Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 23075 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: McKinney Vento Summer EventMercy Mall will be participating in McKinney-Vento’s Summer BBQ Events again this year! These events provide essential resources, connect students and families with community partners, and help ensure students are prepared to start school on Day 1. This year, the events will look a little different as they will be hosted on football fields. They will be hosted at three locations in and around Henrico, with vendor tables on one side of the field and fun games for students and families on the other. Mercy Mall has been asked to run the games, and it is going to be so much fun! We will need around 20 volunteers each day to help with: • Mercy Mall information table There are three Thursday event dates: Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM Please note: You will need to sign up separately for each date you would like to serve. Each date will have different shift options for set-up, event support, and break-down. This is a great opportunity for people of all ages! If you have kids or grandkids who need community service hours, this could be a fun way for them to serve. If you have any questions, please ask Kristin. Thank you! Program: Special Projects Mercy Mall will be participating in McKinney-Vento’s Summer BBQ Events again this year! These events provide essential resources, connect students and families with community partners, and help ensure students are prepared to start school on Day 1. This year, the events will look a little different as they will be hosted on football fields. They will be hosted at three locations in and around Henrico, with vendor tables on one side of the field and fun games for students and families on the other. Mercy Mall has been asked to run the games, and it is going to be so much fun! We will need around 20 volunteers each day to help with: • Mercy Mall information table There are three Thursday event dates: Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM Please note: You will need to sign up separately for each date you would like to serve. Each date will have different shift options for set-up, event support, and break-down. This is a great opportunity for people of all ages! If you have kids or grandkids who need community service hours, this could be a fun way for them to serve. If you have any questions, please ask Kristin. Thank you! Program: Special Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 23228 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: McKinney Vento Summer EventMercy Mall will be participating in McKinney-Vento’s Summer BBQ Events again this year! These events provide essential resources, connect students and families with community partners, and help ensure students are prepared to start school on Day 1. This year, the events will look a little different as they will be hosted on football fields. They will be hosted at three locations in and around Henrico, with vendor tables on one side of the field and fun games for students and families on the other. Mercy Mall has been asked to run the games, and it is going to be so much fun! We will need around 20 volunteers each day to help with: • Mercy Mall information table There are three Thursday event dates: Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM Please note: You will need to sign up separately for each date you would like to serve. Each date will have different shift options for set-up, event support, and break-down. This is a great opportunity for people of all ages! If you have kids or grandkids who need community service hours, this could be a fun way for them to serve. If you have any questions, please ask Kristin. Thank you! Program: Special Projects Mercy Mall will be participating in McKinney-Vento’s Summer BBQ Events again this year! These events provide essential resources, connect students and families with community partners, and help ensure students are prepared to start school on Day 1. This year, the events will look a little different as they will be hosted on football fields. They will be hosted at three locations in and around Henrico, with vendor tables on one side of the field and fun games for students and families on the other. Mercy Mall has been asked to run the games, and it is going to be so much fun! We will need around 20 volunteers each day to help with: • Mercy Mall information table There are three Thursday event dates: Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM Please note: You will need to sign up separately for each date you would like to serve. Each date will have different shift options for set-up, event support, and break-down. This is a great opportunity for people of all ages! If you have kids or grandkids who need community service hours, this could be a fun way for them to serve. If you have any questions, please ask Kristin. Thank you! Program: Special Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 23227 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Freedom Fest 250Join us for Freedom Fest 250: Faith, Freedom & Fun at Mercy Mall on July 4th from 10 AM–1 PM! Volunteers will help create a fun, welcoming atmosphere for families and guests as we celebrate with games, food, music, raffles, face painting, scavenger hunts, and more—all while supporting Mercy Mall’s mission of serving individuals and families in our community. Volunteer roles may include hospitality, parking assistance, activity stations, event setup/cleanup, and helping guests throughout the building. Dress in your favorite vintage Americana or red, white, and blue attire and come be part of a meaningful and joy-filled community event! There are 3 shifts to choose from: 9-11 AM - responsible for setting up.9:50 AM - 1 PM - volunteering during the duration of the event in various capacities.12:30-2 PM - responsible for taking event down.9 AM - 2 PM - volunteer for all aspects of the event in whatever way needed.Program: Special Projects Join us for Freedom Fest 250: Faith, Freedom & Fun at Mercy Mall on July 4th from 10 AM–1 PM! Volunteers will help create a fun, welcoming atmosphere for families and guests as we celebrate with games, food, music, raffles, face painting, scavenger hunts, and more—all while supporting Mercy Mall’s mission of serving individuals and families in our community. Volunteer roles may include hospitality, parking assistance, activity stations, event setup/cleanup, and helping guests throughout the building. Dress in your favorite vintage Americana or red, white, and blue attire and come be part of a meaningful and joy-filled community event! There are 3 shifts to choose from: 9-11 AM - responsible for setting up.9:50 AM - 1 PM - volunteering during the duration of the event in various capacities.12:30-2 PM - responsible for taking event down.9 AM - 2 PM - volunteer for all aspects of the event in whatever way needed.Program: Special Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 23237 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: InternIf you are interested in interning for Mercy Mall, please reach out to Kristin Renaker at info@mercymallva.org. Program: Special Projects If you are interested in interning for Mercy Mall, please reach out to Kristin Renaker at info@mercymallva.org. Program: Special Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Jul 4, 2026 Zip Code: 23237 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Dwell Boutique & Coffee BarYou're going to work in Dwell Program: Special Projects You're going to work in Dwell Program: Special Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 23237 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: The ClosetOrganize donated clothing and shoes for kids in elementary schools by size. Keep backstock area organized and stocked to readily replenish inventory inside each school. Deliver bins of clothing and shoes to each school, might include a shelving fixture. Program: Special Projects Organize donated clothing and shoes for kids in elementary schools by size. Keep backstock area organized and stocked to readily replenish inventory inside each school. Deliver bins of clothing and shoes to each school, might include a shelving fixture. Program: Special Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 23237 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Clean It ClubCan you help mop and wipe up at Mercy Mall? We could use your help with cleaning up a few areas on the monthly basis: Kitchen Bathrooms Fixtures in the shopping areas Ceiling fans Floors Program: Special Projects Can you help mop and wipe up at Mercy Mall? We could use your help with cleaning up a few areas on the monthly basis: Kitchen Bathrooms Fixtures in the shopping areas Ceiling fans Floors Program: Special Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 23237 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Table Talker TeamDo you enjoy talking? Do you enjoy tables? If one of the answers to those questions is yes... and especially if it's the talking on..then this opportunity is for you!! Scroll all the way down for the event dates/times link!!
Pretty often Mercy Mall is asked to set up a table in the lobby of a church, business, or at a community fair but is hard to fit into our calendar. That's where this team, Table Talkers, comes in! We will train you on the "language" of Mercy Mall and provide you with the materials to set up a table with a covering, flyers, sign ups and info to hand out! Here are the TOP 5 MUST'S FOR A VOLUNTEER that helps in this area: BE FRIENDLY BE EDUCATED ABOUT MERCY MALL (even just a little) BE OKAY WITH NOT KNOWING STUFF BE WILLING TO MAKE NEW CONNECTIONS BE APPROACHABLE You may be 1 or 2 of those things but all of them are really helpful to create a space/table that encourages people to come over and chat with you! SMILING and encouraging people to come and learn. STANDING makes you look ready to meet new people. SHARING flyers speaks better than knowing all the answers. Just saying simply" I'm not really sure about that but we would love to chat about that more, here is a flyer and an email to reach out to our office and they can help you!" It's an answer instead of guessing at an answer.We will post opportunities on the calendar for upcoming table events. But we will need to chat and meet you prior to this to go over where items are in the building and to connect you with the place you'll be going! This is a unique opportunity but would be so much fun for the social, outgoing, and community minded individuals! Can be spouses doing this together, you can sign up as a team, whatever works!! link to the opportunities to help!!!! Events we will update this doc often with dates/times for you to help be a Table Talker! Here is the link to our GROUPME chat!! This is how you'll sign up!!! Group ChatProgram: Special Projects Do you enjoy talking? Do you enjoy tables? If one of the answers to those questions is yes... and especially if it's the talking on..then this opportunity is for you!! Scroll all the way down for the event dates/times link!!
Pretty often Mercy Mall is asked to set up a table in the lobby of a church, business, or at a community fair but is hard to fit into our calendar. That's where this team, Table Talkers, comes in! We will train you on the "language" of Mercy Mall and provide you with the materials to set up a table with a covering, flyers, sign ups and info to hand out! Here are the TOP 5 MUST'S FOR A VOLUNTEER that helps in this area: BE FRIENDLY BE EDUCATED ABOUT MERCY MALL (even just a little) BE OKAY WITH NOT KNOWING STUFF BE WILLING TO MAKE NEW CONNECTIONS BE APPROACHABLE You may be 1 or 2 of those things but all of them are really helpful to create a space/table that encourages people to come over and chat with you! SMILING and encouraging people to come and learn. STANDING makes you look ready to meet new people. SHARING flyers speaks better than knowing all the answers. Just saying simply" I'm not really sure about that but we would love to chat about that more, here is a flyer and an email to reach out to our office and they can help you!" It's an answer instead of guessing at an answer.We will post opportunities on the calendar for upcoming table events. But we will need to chat and meet you prior to this to go over where items are in the building and to connect you with the place you'll be going! This is a unique opportunity but would be so much fun for the social, outgoing, and community minded individuals! Can be spouses doing this together, you can sign up as a team, whatever works!! link to the opportunities to help!!!! Events we will update this doc often with dates/times for you to help be a Table Talker! Here is the link to our GROUPME chat!! This is how you'll sign up!!! Group ChatProgram: Special Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 23237 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Room for Change VolunteerPrivate opportunity, only for approved helpers! Program: Special Projects Private opportunity, only for approved helpers! Program: Special Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 23237 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Make SoapHelp our clients get squeaky clean.....well, their clothes anyways! We have an opportunity for you or a group to make laundry soap at home, school or church!
Using a tried and true recipe and recycled plastic containers you can help supply a need for individuals and families all around Metro Richmond area!
Here is one online RECIPE for a dry and a liquid version.
Please add a taped or laminated label to each laundry bottle in English and Spanish that says:
Homemade Laundry Detergent
Do not consume this product. Use for laundry purposes only.
NOTE: Please provide the recommended usage amount with each bottle!
Here are links to a label template (both English and Spanish):
http://mercymallva.galaxydigital.com/content/mercymallva.galaxydigital.com/filemgr/Englishdetergentlabels.jpg
http://mercymallva.galaxydigital.com/content/mercymallva.galaxydigital.com/filemgr/Spanishdetergentlabels.jpg
We also have a PDF copy that you can request by emailing us. We suggest an Avery label of some kind (such as Avery Waterproof 15513 labels).
Mercy Mall serves approximately 50-60 clients a week, so every little bit helps. You can pick up empty bottles from us if you need to...but here's a great tip: ASK YOUR NEIGHBORS for clean juice containers! Recycling is a great thing to do anyways but this makes it even better! THE CONTAINER MUST BE CLEAN FROM ANY PREVIOUS LIQUID OR MATERIALS!!! Sign up to serve in this SOAPY way! Just let us know when your soap is ready for a drop off! Or you can bring to us Monday-Thursday between 10-2. Drop off at the client side of the building. You can text us at 804-728-2928 when you're ready! Program: Special Projects Help our clients get squeaky clean.....well, their clothes anyways! We have an opportunity for you or a group to make laundry soap at home, school or church!
Using a tried and true recipe and recycled plastic containers you can help supply a need for individuals and families all around Metro Richmond area!
Here is one online RECIPE for a dry and a liquid version.
Please add a taped or laminated label to each laundry bottle in English and Spanish that says:
Homemade Laundry Detergent
Do not consume this product. Use for laundry purposes only.
NOTE: Please provide the recommended usage amount with each bottle!
Here are links to a label template (both English and Spanish):
http://mercymallva.galaxydigital.com/content/mercymallva.galaxydigital.com/filemgr/Englishdetergentlabels.jpg
http://mercymallva.galaxydigital.com/content/mercymallva.galaxydigital.com/filemgr/Spanishdetergentlabels.jpg
We also have a PDF copy that you can request by emailing us. We suggest an Avery label of some kind (such as Avery Waterproof 15513 labels).
Mercy Mall serves approximately 50-60 clients a week, so every little bit helps. You can pick up empty bottles from us if you need to...but here's a great tip: ASK YOUR NEIGHBORS for clean juice containers! Recycling is a great thing to do anyways but this makes it even better! THE CONTAINER MUST BE CLEAN FROM ANY PREVIOUS LIQUID OR MATERIALS!!! Sign up to serve in this SOAPY way! Just let us know when your soap is ready for a drop off! Or you can bring to us Monday-Thursday between 10-2. Drop off at the client side of the building. You can text us at 804-728-2928 when you're ready! Program: Special Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 23237 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Hospitality CrewWe are happy to bring the talents and gifts of YOU to the Mercy Mall team! We are looking for people that enjoy coming up with fun events, planning socials and like to decorate!
We host a fellowship day 4 times a year plus other volunteer appreciation days! Our FABULOUS team of volunteers and staff love to snack and chat and laugh!
You will be able to use items at Mercy Mall and coordinate with others to put together cute parties, decorate for the seasons and Holidays as well as make people feel loved!
Program: Special Projects We are happy to bring the talents and gifts of YOU to the Mercy Mall team! We are looking for people that enjoy coming up with fun events, planning socials and like to decorate!
We host a fellowship day 4 times a year plus other volunteer appreciation days! Our FABULOUS team of volunteers and staff love to snack and chat and laugh!
You will be able to use items at Mercy Mall and coordinate with others to put together cute parties, decorate for the seasons and Holidays as well as make people feel loved!
Program: Special Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 23838 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Fix It FolksCalling all the Folks who can Fix Stuff!
Can you use a hammer? Do you need how to change a light bulb? Are you handy in any way? This is your spot!
We're looking for a team of people that can work on small to large projects around Mercy Mall.
Help change out the florescent light bulbs with new ones.
Help fix a leak in the bathroom
Replace a loose board in the floor or a missing tile in the kitchen
Patch a hole to keep birds from flying in the building
Cut back trees
Just general help that is needed from time to time!
If this is you.... you can help by signing up for our GROUPME chat! Fix It Folks GroupMe Chat You will need to turn on notifications or you'll miss a request! Can't wait to have your help!!! Program: Special Projects Calling all the Folks who can Fix Stuff!
Can you use a hammer? Do you need how to change a light bulb? Are you handy in any way? This is your spot!
We're looking for a team of people that can work on small to large projects around Mercy Mall.
Help change out the florescent light bulbs with new ones.
Help fix a leak in the bathroom
Replace a loose board in the floor or a missing tile in the kitchen
Patch a hole to keep birds from flying in the building
Cut back trees
Just general help that is needed from time to time!
If this is you.... you can help by signing up for our GROUPME chat! Fix It Folks GroupMe Chat You will need to turn on notifications or you'll miss a request! Can't wait to have your help!!! Program: Special Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 23838 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Swish and Swipe SHOO'sWe have a great partnership with a local non-profit called SHOOD. If you don't know who they are...well get ready to learn something new today! Shood is a non-profit that collects men’s and women’s gently used running shoes, reconditions and distributes them to those who are homeless or living in poverty in Richmond, Virginia.
Here is Their Website!
We have a volunteer that drops off shoes from their facility every week or so...that's where YOU come in!
We are looking for helpers to do one of the following:
Serve at Mercy Mall as needed to clean, sort and label the shoes
Pick up bags of shoes and do that part at home or as a group and then bring them back
If you choose take them home here's what you need to know: You can take as many bags as you think you can handle (up to 4-5) Use our plastic bins to sort them into after you've cleaned them by size/gender We have some cleaning materials here if you need them We do not keep shoes that aren't in GREAT shape (we'll show you what we mean)This is a great option for people that aren't available during the day to volunteer, groups that want to help off-site, other people that have limited ability or mobility issues that working from home is better. We are BLESSED to have such wonderful shoes coming to our clients...that's why we want your help...the faster you SWISH AND SWIPE...the faster they get on the feet of the ones who need them Program: Special Projects We have a great partnership with a local non-profit called SHOOD. If you don't know who they are...well get ready to learn something new today! Shood is a non-profit that collects men’s and women’s gently used running shoes, reconditions and distributes them to those who are homeless or living in poverty in Richmond, Virginia.
Here is Their Website!
We have a volunteer that drops off shoes from their facility every week or so...that's where YOU come in!
We are looking for helpers to do one of the following:
Serve at Mercy Mall as needed to clean, sort and label the shoes
Pick up bags of shoes and do that part at home or as a group and then bring them back
If you choose take them home here's what you need to know: You can take as many bags as you think you can handle (up to 4-5) Use our plastic bins to sort them into after you've cleaned them by size/gender We have some cleaning materials here if you need them We do not keep shoes that aren't in GREAT shape (we'll show you what we mean)This is a great option for people that aren't available during the day to volunteer, groups that want to help off-site, other people that have limited ability or mobility issues that working from home is better. We are BLESSED to have such wonderful shoes coming to our clients...that's why we want your help...the faster you SWISH AND SWIPE...the faster they get on the feet of the ones who need them Program: Special Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 23237 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Emergency Food BagsHelp others by packing Food Bags!
Even though we don't offer food at Mercy Mall we do like to keep a few emergency food items on hand when someone needs it. That's where YOU come in!
Gather a few friends, your church group, youth organization or if you need some community service hours and assemble a few emergency food bags!
We meet about 50 individuals and families each week and maybe 5 a week could use a snack or something to help tide them over before a meal. Or maybe this will help them make it a few moments until they feel better. Simple things are best-here's a few things to include in your bag: Tuna packet (no can) Packs of crackers Granola bars Small water bottle or Juice box Fruit leather Raisins Napkin/hand wipe Candy/Mints other individually wrapped snacksPut all that into a gallon size plastic storage bag! Wanna take it up a notch?Add a sweet note of encouragement to each bag you make! This is a great way to just say something simple like: YOU ARE LOVED!
Program: Special Projects Help others by packing Food Bags!
Even though we don't offer food at Mercy Mall we do like to keep a few emergency food items on hand when someone needs it. That's where YOU come in!
Gather a few friends, your church group, youth organization or if you need some community service hours and assemble a few emergency food bags!
We meet about 50 individuals and families each week and maybe 5 a week could use a snack or something to help tide them over before a meal. Or maybe this will help them make it a few moments until they feel better. Simple things are best-here's a few things to include in your bag: Tuna packet (no can) Packs of crackers Granola bars Small water bottle or Juice box Fruit leather Raisins Napkin/hand wipe Candy/Mints other individually wrapped snacksPut all that into a gallon size plastic storage bag! Wanna take it up a notch?Add a sweet note of encouragement to each bag you make! This is a great way to just say something simple like: YOU ARE LOVED!
Program: Special Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 23838 Allow Groups: Yes |