Fundraising

Calendar of Special Events

April 26, 2008, 5K Run/Walk Benefit, Jordan’s Point Park, Race Poster and Application info: raoc@ntelos.net or phone (540) 261-6159

July 4, 2008, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., RAOC booth at the 12th Annual BB&T July 4th Balloon Rally, info: raoc@ntelos.net or phone (540)261-6159   
     
August, 23, 2008, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Rockbridge Community Festival, RAOC Booth, Main Street Lexington, info: raoc@ntelos.net or phone (540) 261-6159
             
October 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m., Disability Employment Awareness Month, Open house at RAOC, info: raoc@ntelos.net or phone (540) 261-6159


Individual Giving - Become a Friend
Over 10% of our annual budget comes from the generosity of individual sponsors. Become a “Friend” today.  Your contribution will help us to make a difference at the Center!

Individual…..$25.00
Family……   $50.00
Patron……  $100.00
Provider…   $250.00 +
Honorarium or Memorial
All Friends will receive the Center newsletter, invitations to special programs and Friends events. If you would like to join this group of Friends, just click below to pay online by credit card. 
Click Here To Pay by Credit Card
If you prefer to pay by check, make payable to Rockbridge Area Occupational Center and mail to:
 RAOC
1913 Sycamore Avenue
Buena Vista, VA 24416
Attn: Ms. Ruth Parsons


Volunteers
We welcome volunteers and will work with you to find a volunteer opportunity to fit your schedule and interests.
Volunteer Coordinator - Oversee volunteer projects and schedule community volunteers as well as recruit potential volunteers.
Production Assistant - Assist Production department with inspecting, packing, and quality control of finished materials.
Maintenance Assistant - Provide help in performing facility and equipment repair and maintenance.
Writers – Assist with Center’s newsletter, writing press releases, public relations and marketing material. 
Office Assistant – Word process on computer and assist in administrative office area. 
Grant Writer - Assist Executive Director with preparing and writing of grants and funding proposals.
Adopt-a-friend Program - Be a friend or a secret pal to one or more of our employees.
Coordinator of special events – Schedule events or entertainment for our employees.

Wish List
There is also an opportunity to help RAOC by making in-kind donations. The following items would be greatly appreciated:

Digital camera
Laptop computers
Computer desks
Frames for photos 8 1/2 x 11
Van for small deliveries
Work tables (lightweight)
Dining room tables and chairs (lightweight)
Paper Shredder

Speakers Request
If your club or organization would like to request a staff member to come and discuss the work of RAOC, contact Ruth Parsons at 540-261-6159.Fundraising_files/Poster%2008.pdfFundraising_files/Reg.%2008.pdfmailto:raoc@ntelos.netmailto:raoc@ntelos.netmailto:raoc@ntelos.netmailto:raoc@ntelos.nethttp://app.etapestry.com/hosted/RockbridgeAreaOccupational/OnlineGiving.htmlFundraising_files/2007%20RAOC%205K%20Brochure.pdfshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1shapeimage_2_link_2shapeimage_2_link_3shapeimage_2_link_4shapeimage_2_link_5shapeimage_2_link_6