Commonwealth of Virginia Employee Engagement - COVEE

Volunteer Needs:
Front Desk/Administrative: Volunteers will support front desk and administrative tasks including: answering phones, checking in guests, and monitoring voicemails. Daytime, evening, and weekend opportunities.

Freezer Volunteer: Volunteers will sort and shelve frozen items, rotate inventory, and ensure products are easy to find for Market operations. Must be comfortable working in cold temperatures and able to lift up to 25 lbs.

​Driver Substitute: Substitute drivers are needed to support morning grocery store pick ups or weekly grocery home deliveries. Truck or SUV recommended for grocery store pick ups. Any vehicle size welcome for home deliveries. Must be able to lift 15-25 pounds

​Box Truck Driver: Box truck drivers are needed to pick up donations and supplies from vendors and partners. CDL license not required. Must be comfortable driving a box truck.

Garden Volunteer: Garden volunteers are needed to help maintain and harvest fresh produce from our raised garden beds. No experience required. Must be willing to work as a team. 8-10am once per week Monday-Friday.

Market Substitute: Market Substitutes provide flexible support in The Market by filling in when regular volunteers are unavailable. Shifts are two hours long.

Apply today: www.thrivepeninsula.org/volunteer

Head’s up everyone!

There will be a drive thru drop off school supply drive this morning at Virginia Department of Health’s Madison Plaza on E. Grace Street from 7:30AM to 10AM with On The Square and Virginia Department of Transportation to support the YMCA of Greater Richmond’s Bright Beginnings program.

Each year, many families face economic challenges that make purchasing school supplies difficult. A new backpack and basic supplies provide more than classroom tools; they give a child confidence, dignity, and a strong start to the school year. Your generosity helps ensure K-12 students across Greater Richmond walk into school prepared and supported for success this year. Every donation matters!

Bright Beginnings has requested the specific items below:

High Quality Clear backpacks or Standard backpacks
No. 2 Pencils - 12 count or 24 count
Crayons - 24 count
Washable Markers - 10 count
Block Erasers - 2 count or 4 count
Glue Sticks - 6 count or 12 count
Dry Erase Markers - 4 count
Child-Safe Scissors
Rulers
Pencil Pouches
Wide-Ruled Spiral Notebooks
Wide-Ruled Composition Notebooks
Pocket Folders

Don't have time to go shopping? No worries! Credit card donations can be made through the CVC website at https://cvc.virginia.gov/employees.html. During the donation process, ensure you designate the YMCA of Greater Richmond (CVC Code 201600) as your charity. Donations are accepted until Monday, June 22.

Learn more about the YMCA’s Bright Beginning’s program here:

https://www.ymcarichmond.org/event/bright-beginnings/

Bright Beginnings Bright Beginnings at the YMCA of Greater Richmond has served more the 60,000 students in RVA, equipping them for school for 30-straight years.

🚗 Stop by for FREEBIES & Learn How to Drive Safer This Summer☀️🚗

⚡ Speeding is a leading cause of crashes—but you can help change that!

We’re teaming up with Virginia Department of Transportation at Virginia’s busiest Safety Rest Areas all summer long to bring crucial speed safety tips directly to drivers like you.

Stop by and say hi while you stretch your legs! Learn how slowing down saves lives and snag some awesome freebies while learning easy tips to stay safe on the road.

📅 Mark your calendar!

• June 12, 8:30 am - 11:30 am — Dinwiddie, Northbound I-85 (Mile Marker 55)
• July 1, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm — New Kent, Eastbound I-64 (Mile Marker 214)
• July 15, 8:30 am - 11:30 am — New Kent, Westbound I-64 (Mile Marker 214)
• July 23, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm — Caroline County, Southbound I-95 (Mile Marker 107)
• July 30, 8:30 am - 11:30 am — Caroline County, Northbound I-95 (Mile Marker 107)
• Aug 13, 8:30 am - 11:30 am — Caroline County, Northbound I-95 (Mile Marker 107)

Don’t miss this chance to grab free gear and learn simple ways to keep our roads safer. See you there!

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Head's up everyone! This event has unfortunately been canceled due to the rain.

See more upcoming events hosted by On The Square VA and On the Square VA Farmers Market at: https://dgs.virginia.gov/dgs/directors-office/onthesquareva

Stay dry out there! 😊

Close Out National Bike Month with the Office of the First Gentleman!

Tomorrow, First Gentleman Adam Spanberger will be hosting a mid-week ride on the Virginia Capital Trail. Departing from Great Shiplock Park, you can expect a casual 4 mile ride out (8 miles total) with refreshments at the half-way point. This group ride is open to cyclists of all experience levels!

Date: Tomorrow, May 27th

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: 2803 Dock St., Richmond, VA 23223

Registration is required to attend. Grab your spot today: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/gdj5d9h/lp/9ccb4fbf-a3a3-4674-ace3-e28aa6ee46a1

Virginia Capital Trail Foundation On the Square VA Farmers Market CommonHealth Richmond Area Bicycling Association - RABA Bike Walk RVA Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation

Charity registration for the 2026 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) is open!

The CVC has been the official workplace giving program for Virginia's state employees since 1997. By participating, your 501(c)(3) organization can gain gains visibility across the entire public workforce and access to a community dedicated to local impact through payroll deductions, direct giving, volunteerism, and more.

Remember - even if you participated in 2025, you must register annually for inclusion in the new campaign year!

All applications must be submitted by May 31st.

Register Today At: https://cvc.virginia.gov/forcharities.html

The CVC Charity Sign-Up Flyer can be found here: http://bit.ly/47NmMny

Questions? Reach out to our team at [email protected].

The Bike-Friendly City Challenge continues, with the River City riding the tides into first this week 🌊 the C-villians looking fierce like C-villains in second 🕶️ and Chappell Roanoke positivity hot to go in third 🔥

Trying to catch up? Good luck, babe! The competition rides on until the end of the month, so be sure to log your bike trips in the ConnectingVA app today📲