Volunteer Opportunities

Storefront provides ongoing volunteer opportunities in our low-cost design and planning assistance programs and design education programs. We are seeking residents and professionals who are passionate about community voice, equitable design, and collaborative partnerships. Contact us if you have any questions.

design session

Volunteers demonstrate qualifications in the planning and design field and offer conceptual guidance for community-initiated projects on a volunteer basis. Storefront staff prepares project briefs and offers project management assistance and community design resources.

By signing up to be a volunteer you will receive emails with upcoming project calls and can indicate project interest based on your availability. Learn more and sign up below.

Community VISIONING

We are seeking residents and professionals who are passionate about community voice, equitable design, and collaborative partnerships. Volunteer for community visioning opportunities for the Jackson Ward Community Plan taking place throughout 2023. Learn more and sign up below.

city builders design workshop

The City Builders Design semester program asks participants ages 13-18 to discover and design projects focused on the built environment. In 2022, we designed new curriculum for the program based on our new three-year strategic plan. Each semester we recruit up to three paid Design Mentors* who help design and facilitate workshop sessions each week. If you are interested in becoming a design mentor apply below. If you are interested in becoming a speaker or facilitator please email us.

Sign up for email updates to be the first to learn about opportunities.

*Design Mentor: An experienced professional with relevant skill sets that assists students in our programs through mentorship, project guidance and access to professional expertise. Mentors also encourage career exploration for program participants, and assist staff with facilitation to run effective and robust programs.

the Design richmond guidebook

Storefront for Community Design announced the launch of the development of Design Richmond: An interactive guide to exploring and shaping our city. The interactive guide and activity book will empower residents, specifically youth ages 13-18, to become active participants in the design of their communities.

There will be opportunities to volunteer as peer reviewers, help create activities for the book, or share and develop content. Volunteer opportunities will kick off in spring 2023. Learn more and sign up below.

Designrva: An Annual community day

DesignRVA is a one-of-a-kind free event that introduces children ages 8-14 to the design of our area, while informing them how their voices can be a part of the planning, creation, and improvement of the places where they live, work, and play. DesignRVA takes place annually during the spring.

Whether you are a team or an individual, DesignRVA provides an opportunity for you to give back to your community.

CONTACT
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