Connecting Volunteers Do Good

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Vanessa Diamond, Director of HandsOn Greater Richmond

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Mar 07, 2017

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Yolanda Vasquez talks with Vanessa Diamond, Director of HandsOn Greater Richmond. They discuss how families and youth can get involved in volunteer projects, and corporate volunteer event options. Follow HandsOn Greater Richmond on Facebook and Twitter. Taped 03/02/17. For more videos and information on your community, go to http://comcastnewsmakers.com/

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