Volunteer With Cville Tulips
Join Cville Tulips in building community and supporting Afghan and Syrian refugee women and children through culturally responsive English learning, health, and arts programming.
We’re looking for volunteers to participate consistently in our fall gatherings and assist with English, youth, and art activities—helping to create a safe, trusting, and supportive space for families. No experience is required—just a willingness to help, connect, and learn.
Fall Gatherings: Every other Sunday, 2:00–5:30 PM
Location: Peabody School
Dates: 9/7, 9/21, 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/16, 12/7
Volunteer Training: Sunday, August 31 | 2–4 PM
Come be a part of a welcoming and vibrant community!
Why Our Volunteers
Love Cville Tulips!
“Volunteering with Cville Tulips has been a deeply meaningful experience for me. As an Afghan woman who grew up in the U.S., being a part of this community allows me to give back in a way that feels both personal and powerful. I serve as an English Circle Assistant, supporting the women during their English classes and helping create a space where they feel confident, supported, and heard. It's an honor to contribute to a program that uplifts Afghan women through language, health education, and a strong sense of cultural connection and belonging.”
- Sophia Qamari
“I am the current women's art program director for Cville Tulips, where I get the chance to organize and facilitate enriching art projects for women and children. While I had heard about the power of art and community-building, I have had the privilege of seeing it firsthand. Doing art together each week, I have witnessed the conversations, shared laughs, and sense of empowerment that comes about during and after a project is completed. I feel so privileged to be a part of Cville Tulips—it has truly been one of my favorite things about UVA.”
- Gabriela Dell’Anno