Serve. Connect. Make an Impact.
Dukes Volunteer is a volunteer program that gives students the opportunity to volunteer in the local community alongside a group of fellow Dukes. Each project is coordinated and led by trained CEVC student leaders, making it easy to show up, serve, and make a difference. No experience required.Dukes Volunteer FAQs
- Because you want to volunteer
- Because you want to learn about and explore Harrisonburg
- Because you want to meet other Dukes who also care about serving and taking part in their community
- Browse the registration page. Days, times, and partners vary each semester.
- Register in BeInvolved. Select opportunities that align with your interests and availability.
- Volunteer in a group. Transportation and leadership are provided for all projects.
- Stay involved. Participate as often as you like, bring friends, or make new ones along the way.
Dukes Volunteer takes place in the fall and spring semesters. Days, times, and partners vary. Check the registration page in BeInvolved for specific details.
No. You can choose to volunteer once or sign up weekly.
It is free to participate in Dukes Volunteer!
We will participate in service activities with local community partner organizations. Volunteer projects can include things like food recovery, improving farmland, supporting senior citizens, and helping shelter pets in need!
Community partners vary each semester. Below are examples of previous organizations we have worked with.
Food Recovery Network (FRN): Combat food insecurity and promote sustainable food practices with the Food Recovery Network chapter at JMU! Recover unused food from JMU Dining and take it to the Salvation Army in Harrisonburg.
Jubilee Climate Farm: Support Jubilee Climate Farm by building natural solutions to climate change, food security, and farmland access to refugees!
Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA (RHSPCA): Help shelter pets find their forever homes! Help clean kennels, cuddle cats, and lend a hand around the shelter.
VA Mennonite Retirement Community (VMRC): Help staff execute enrichment programs and provide one-on-one support to the memory care residents participating in the program or activity.
Each group will have two CEVC student leaders.
We strive to make Dukes Volunteer accessible and invite you to discuss your needs and potential accommodations with our office as soon as possible so that we can take the information into account when finalizing our plans for service, transportation, and other activities.
If you have a documented disability (or think you may have a disability) and as a result may need reasonable accommodations to participate in Dukes Volunteer, please contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) as soon as possible. To receive accommodations, you must be appropriately registered with ODS. The ODS works confidentially in partnership with students, faculty, and other University departments to ensure equal access through Universal Design and reasonable accommodations. The office is located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202. You may contact them by phone at 540-568-6705 or through email at disability-svcs@jmu.edu.
Yes! We have transportation vans that can take you to and from the service site.
Office Hours
Mon - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
