Community Service
JMU Sport Club program members are incredibly dedicated to their sport and the JMU and Harrisonburg Community. We strive to emphasize recreational participation opportunities, student development and leadership, as well as community involvement. Our 45 teams have volunteered in over 50 different types of service activities, ranging from helping fellow club teams with home events to Adopt-a-Highway. Some of the most popular projects and activities are Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA, Virginia Quilt Museum, Big Brothers Big Sisters, R.I.S.E., Rockingham Memorial Hospital, 5K Events (DR-100, ZTA, Donut Dash), Relay For Life, Harrisonburg Parks & Recreation, Lego League Tournament, VDOT, Adopt-A-Street, Harrisonburg Rescue Squad, Massanutten Regional Library, University Program Board, and Food & Clothing Drives.
Hours
The Sport Club program has been consistently involved with these causes. The total number of hours for this academic school year has reached at least 450 per month. With our growing program, we have also seen a significant increase in community participation as seen in the chart below showcasing our historical numbers.
| MONTH | 2011-2012 | 2010-2011 | 2009-2010 |
| September | 478.5 | 322 | 139 |
| October | 1055.5 | 791.25 | 135 |
| November | 586.33 | 895 | 427.5 |
| December/January | 1450.6 | 1751.32 | 234.5 |
| February | 611.16 | 678 | 346.5 |
| March | 484.5 | 486 | 98 |
| April | TBD | 989.5 | 1,017.5 |
| TOTAL | 4,666.09 | 5,913.07 | 2,398 |
The Sport Clubs in our program are always looking for new service opportunities. Do you have a service opportunity for a Sport Club? Contact Chris Jones.
Opportunities
Adopt a Street
Organizations can adopt a street in Harrisonburg. You will be required to clean the street three times a year. All equipment needed will be provided. Anyone wanting information regarding our Adopt-A-Street program may call the Public Works Department at 540-434-5928.
JMU Community Service
This site provides a list of ongoing community service projects in and around Harrisonburg. Projects included in this site are Alternative Spring Break information, Semester or Year Long projects (such as providing care for the elderly, disabled, or learning challenged), Community Projects (such as tutoring, reading to children, etc.), and many other opportunities. JMU Community Service
More information coming soon.
