CASA of Children's Trust in Roanoke is recruiting volunteers to help look out for the best interests of abused and neglected children in foster care.

There is an urgent plea for more volunteers for CASA of Central Virginia.

As pandemic-related government aid programs end and inflation rises, nonprofits of all kinds are looking everywhere and trying everything to get volunteers.

– In front of baskets of tomatoes and peppers, near a sizzling burrito grill, the “promotoras” stop masked shoppers at a busy Latino farmers market: Want to test a COVID-19 vaccine? Many thousands of volunteers from minority groups are needed for huge clinical trials underway or about to begin. Scientists say a diverse group of test subjects is vital to determining whether a vaccine is safe and effective for everyone and instilling broad public confidence in the shots once they become available. Together they make up nearly 40% of the U.S. population, and an equitable vaccine study would match those demographics, though health officials would like to see even greater numbers. —-The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education.

Hard to believe we're already saying goodbye to June, but don't worry, we have some great events that are happening this weekend! Lynchburg Restaurant Week wraps up Saturday, so enjoy great deals at dozens of Lynchburg eateries. This year, a portion of the proceeds from the weeklong event will go to Meals on Wheels of Greater Lynchburg. Consolidated Shoe Company is donating 1,000 pairs of brand new women's shoes and each pair only costs $10! Want to know what else is happening in the Hill City?