Partner Agency Directory
| Agency | Location | Opportunity | Details | ServiceHours | Commitment | Distance | Tags |
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| Area 4 Special Olympics | Harrisonburg | Spring Semester Sports Volunteers | Special Olympics Va. provides a variety of services and coordinates athletic events for people with various disabilities. Service-learners will assist adults with disabilities during their volleyball, flag football, and/or bowling skills practices. No previous knowledge of sports listed is required. Must be able to commit to 6 of the 8 weeks. |
Basketball practce: Mondays 6:30pm-7:30pm at John Wayland Elementary School Swimming practices: Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 at Bridgewater College Nineger Hall Chaperone athletes: charlottesville tournament at Albermarle County High School on Feburary 10th (1 day total) |
Semester | Disability Services |
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| Area 4 Special Olympics | Harrisonburg | Spring Semester Basketball Skills Volunteer | Service-learners will assist adults with disabilities during their basketball skills practices. No previous basketball knowledge is required. Location: John Wayland Elementary School Now through March |
Thurs 6:30PM-7:30PM | Varies | Disability Services |
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| Big Brothers Big Sisters HRC | Harrisonburg | Mentor **Must be Pre-Approved*** | Big Brothers Big Sisters has been changing children's lives by matching them with caring adults to guide them on a path to success. THIS IS A 3 SEMESTER ACADEMIC COMMITMENT, not including the semester you interview. There are two different types of placements: Site Based: You will visit Little at their school for at least 1 hour a week, spending half your time on academic activities such as reading together, doing flash cards, and more. Then you spend the other half on relationship building activities-work on the computer together, eat lunch, draw pictures, or just talk about your favorite things. The important thing is simply the sharing! Community Based: Students will be paired one-on-one with a child and spend a reliable and consistent amount of time together per week in the community either sharing a favorite hobby, attending a JMU sporting event, exploring the local library, baking cookies together, running around the park, or anything else you can think of. BBBS really needs male mentors this year! Website: http://www.bbbshr.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 MILE |
Monday - Friday 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; 1 hour a week | Academic Year | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement |
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| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Verona | Food Recovery Volunteer | Blue Ridge Area Food Bank serves 25 counties and 8 cities on either side of the Blue Ridge through distribution centers. They provide nutritious food to 105,100 people each month through a far-reaching network of food pantries, soup kitchens, schools, churches, & other nonprofit groups. Mission: To provide nourishing food to our neighbors in need through vibrant community partnerships and passionate public support. Website: https://www.brafb.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 19.3 MILES |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 10+ hours per semester |
Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Food Security |
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| Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham | Harrisonburg | Core Program Assistant- Lucy Simms Center (Harrisonburg) | This position would primarily focus on working with the youth at our Club Units. This position would cover one or more of the following areas: Character and Leadership Development; Health and Life Skills; Sports, Fitness and Recreation; Arts and Crafts; Education and Career Development. Within each of theses core area specific programs are run such as SMART Moves, MethSMART, Power Hour, Career Launch, etc.; this position would be responsible for either running a program or assisting in the running of a program. Boys & Girls Club of Harrisonburg and Rockingham was established in 1994 to provide the youth in our community a safe environment and have a significant impact on their lives. B&GC provides a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, and life-enhancing programs and character development experiences. Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Website: http://www.bgchr.org/Volunteer DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.5 MILES |
Monday-Friday 3:00 PM-6:30 PM Must commit to at least 1-2 hours per visit |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement |
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| Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham | Harrisonburg | Technology Assistants- Lucy Simms Center (Harrisonburg) | This position would help with the technological part of our organization. Assist in computer programming, software backup, etc. Boys & Girls Club of Harrisonburg and Rockingham was established in 1994 to provide the youth in our community a safe environment and have a significant impact on their lives. B&GC provides a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, and life-enhancing programs and character development experiences. Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Website: http://www.bgchr.org/Volunteer DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.5 MILES |
Monday-Friday 3:00 PM-6:30 PM Must commit to at least 1-2 hours per visit |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement |
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| Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham | Harrisonburg | Core Program Assistant-Spotswood Elementary (Harrisonburg) | This position would primarily focus on working with the youth at our Club Units. This position would cover one or more of the following areas: Character and Leadership Development; Health and Life Skills; Sports, Fitness and Recreation; Arts and Crafts; Education and Career Development. Within each of theses core area specific programs are run such as SMART Moves, MethSMART, Power Hour, Career Launch, etc.; this position would be responsible for either running a program or assisting in the running of a program. Boys & Girls Club of Harrisonburg and Rockingham was established in 1994 to provide the youth in our community a safe environment and have a significant impact on their lives. B&GC provides a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, and life-enhancing programs and character development experiences. Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Website: http://www.bgchr.org/Volunteer DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.5 MILES |
Monday-Friday 3:00 PM-6:30 PM Must commit to at least 1-2 hours per visit |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement |
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| Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham | Harrisonburg | Core Program Assistant-Stone Spring Elementary (Harrisonburg) | This position would primarily focus on working with the youth at our Club Units. This position would cover one or more of the following areas: Character and Leadership Development; Health and Life Skills; Sports, Fitness and Recreation; Arts and Crafts; Education and Career Development. Within each of theses core area specific programs are run such as SMART Moves, MethSMART, Power Hour, Career Launch, etc.; this position would be responsible for either running a program or assisting in the running of a program. | Monday-Friday 3:00 PM-6:30 PM Must commit to at least 1-2 hours per visit |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement |
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| Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham | Harrisonburg | Core Program Assistant- South River Elementary (Rockingham Co.) | This position would primarily focus on working with the youth at our Club Units. This position would cover one or more of the following areas: Character and Leadership Development; Health and Life Skills; Sports, Fitness and Recreation; Arts and Crafts; Education and Career Development. Within each of theses core area specific programs are run such as SMART Moves, MethSMART, Power Hour, Career Launch, etc.; this position would be responsible for either running a program or assisting in the running of a program. Boys & Girls Club of Harrisonburg and Rockingham was established in 1994 to provide the youth in our community a safe environment and have a significant impact on their lives. B&GC provides a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, and life-enhancing programs and character development experiences. Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Website: http://www.bgchr.org/Volunteer Distance from JMU: 14 Miles |
Monday-Friday 3:00 PM-6:30 PM Must commit to at least 1-2 hours per visit |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement |
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| Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham | Harrisonburg | Core Program Assistant- Elkton Elementary School (Rockingham Co.) | This position would primarily focus on working with the youth at our Club Units. This position would cover one or more of the following areas: Character and Leadership Development; Health and Life Skills; Sports, Fitness and Recreation; Arts and Crafts; Education and Career Development. Within each of theses core area specific programs are run such as SMART Moves, MethSMART, Power Hour, Career Launch, etc.; this position would be responsible for either running a program or assisting in the running of a program. Boys & Girls Club of Harrisonburg and Rockingham was established in 1994 to provide the youth in our community a safe environment and have a significant impact on their lives. B&GC provides a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, and life-enhancing programs and character development experiences. Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Website: http://www.bgchr.org/Volunteer Distance from JMU: 17 miles |
Monday-Friday 3:00 PM-6:30 PM Must commit to at least 1-2 hours per visit |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement |
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| Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham | Harrisonburg | Core Program Assistant- Plains Elementary School (Rockingham Co.) | This position would primarily focus on working with the youth at our Club Units. This position would cover one or more of the following areas: Character and Leadership Development; Health and Life Skills; Sports, Fitness and Recreation; Arts and Crafts; Education and Career Development. Within each of theses core area specific programs are run such as SMART Moves, MethSMART, Power Hour, Career Launch, etc.; this position would be responsible for either running a program or assisting in the running of a program. Boys & Girls Club of Harrisonburg and Rockingham was established in 1994 to provide the youth in our community a safe environment and have a significant impact on their lives. B&GC provides a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, and life-enhancing programs and character development experiences. Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Website: http://www.bgchr.org/Volunteer Distance from JMU: 18 miles |
Monday-Friday 3:00 PM-6:30 PM Must commit to at least 1-2 hours per visit |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement |
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| Bridgewater Retirement Community | Bridgewater | Restorative Care Helper | Mission: Promoting an engaging lifestyle within our compassionate community. Interested in going into a health promotion field or enjoy encouraging others? Keeping our residents strong and independent is a primary focus at Bridgewater Retirement Community. Our Restorative Care program promotes range of motion and strength training activities to foster our residents’ independence. Service-learners will assist the Restorative Care Manager in carrying out programs, transporting residents the Restorative Care gym, and being their cheerleader! |
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-11:30 AM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM | Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health Arts Appreciation |
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| Bridgewater Retirement Community | Bridgewater | Beauty Shop Escorts | Mission: Promoting an engaging lifestyle within our compassionate community. Who doesn’t like getting pampered? Help make someone’s day special. Enjoy getting to know our Bridgewater Retirement Community residents while transporting them to our new beauty salon. |
Tuesday- Thursday 9:00 AM-11:30 AM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM | Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health Arts Appreciation |
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| Bridgewater Retirement Community | Bridgewater | Bingo Helpers | Mission: Promoting an engaging lifestyle within our compassionate community. For some people, it's just Bingo. For others, Bingo is a highligh of the week. Volunteers will assist in getting our residents to Bingo and assist some residents playing. Come join us for this fun, interactive volunteer opportunity. Website: https://www.brcliving.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 9.4 miles |
Monday 10:15 AM-11:45 AM | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health Arts Appreciation |
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| Bridgewater Retirement Community | Bridgewater | More Than Words Volunteer | Mission: Promoting an engaging lifestyle within our compassionate community. Where words fail, music speaks. Do you have a musical talent you would be willing to share to enhance the quality of life for residents of BRC? This volunteer opportunity is open to Music Majors/Minors or individuals who have a passion for music. Bring in your instrument, use a piano in one of our households or bring your voice to lead a hymn sing. Volunteer hours are flexible; groups are also welcome to join in on this volunteer opportunity. Website: https://www.brcliving.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 9.4 miles |
Hours are Flexible | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health Arts Appreciation |
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| Brookdale at Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Program Coordinator | At Brookdale Harrisonburg every day is an opportunity for Brookdale associates to deeply connect with people in a profound and personal way. For our residents, we provide comfortable lifestyles and caring environments, with opportunities to improve wellness, fulfill lifelong wishes, and stay connected with friends and loved ones. Mission: It all starts with listening to and understanding the unmet needs of those we are talking with; their hopes and uncertainties for themselves or for loved ones. Then we partner with them to determine a solution designed to help enrich their lives. We believe that growing older doesn't mean the options for enjoying life have to shrink. Our philosophy is that we're all aging, but that should never keep us from living. Website: https://www.brookdale.com/en/communities/brookdale-harrisonburg.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.4 miles |
Monday-Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Weekends as scheduled. |
Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health |
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| Cat's Cradle | Harrisonburg | Cat Care and Cleaning Team Member at PetSmart Adoption Center | Cat’s Cradle seeks to ensure and maintain a safe, compassionate community for cats and dogs in Shenandoah Valley. They emphasize aggressive spay/neuter of owned animals and TNR (trap/neuter/return) of feral cats. They invite you to join them in this life-saving work. Cat's Cradle rescues cats and kittens from partner public intake shelters, fosters them in volunteer foster homes, and adopts them out locally or partners with no-kill shelters to transport them for adoption. Mission: We seek to ensure and maintain a safe, compassionate community for cats and dogs in the Shenandoah Valley. Website: http://catscradleva.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.6 MILES |
Service Hours: Monday-Sunday: 9:00 AM-11:00 AMor 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Animal Welfare Technology & Communications |
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| Cat's Cradle | Harrisonburg | Downtown Center Team Member | Cat’s Cradle seeks to ensure and maintain a safe, compassionate community for cats and dogs in Shenandoah Valley. They emphasize aggressive spay/neuter of owned animals and TNR (trap/neuter/return) of feral cats. They invite you to join them in this life-saving work. Cat's Cradle rescues cats and kittens from partner public intake shelters, fosters them in volunteer foster homes, and adopts them out locally or partners with no-kill shelters to transport them for adoption. Mission: We seek to ensure and maintain a safe, compassionate community for cats and dogs in the Shenandoah Valley. Website: http://catscradleva.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.2 MILES |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 12:00 PM-6:00PM. Possibility of Saturdays and Sundays, and later evening hours if long term volunteer applies |
Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Animal Welfare Technology & Communications |
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| Cat's Cradle | Harrisonburg | Foster Home | Cat’s Cradle seeks to ensure and maintain a safe, compassionate community for cats and dogs in Shenandoah Valley. They emphasize aggressive spay/neuter of owned animals and TNR (trap/neuter/return) of feral cats. They invite you to join them in this life-saving work. Cat's Cradle rescues cats and kittens from partner public intake shelters, fosters them in volunteer foster homes, and adopts them out locally or partners with no-kill shelters to transport them for adoption. Mission: We seek to ensire and maintain a safe, compassionate community for cats and dogs in the Shenandoah Valley. Website: http://catscradleva.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.2 MILES |
Varies | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Animal Welfare Technology & Communications |
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| Cat's Cradle | Harrisonburg | Adoption Event Counselor | Cat’s Cradle seeks to ensure and maintain a safe, compassionate community for cats and dogs in Shenandoah Valley. They emphasize aggressive spay/neuter of owned animals and TNR (trap/neuter/return) of feral cats. They invite you to join them in this life-saving work. Cat's Cradle rescues cats and kittens from partner public intake shelters, fosters them in volunteer foster homes, and adopts them out locally or partners with no-kill shelters to transport them for adoption. Mission: We seek to ensure and maintain a safe, compassionate community for cats and dogs in the Shenandoah Valley. Website: http://catscradleva.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.2 MILES |
Saturday 9:30 AM-5:30 PM | Community Wellness and Environment Animal Welfare Technology & Communications |
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| Curis at Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Activities Assistant | Curis at Harrisonburg is a dually certified skilled nursing and rehabilitaion center. Mission: We exist to improve the lives of the people we touch, through a sophisticated health care system whose mission is to rehabilitate and restore each resident to the fullest extent possible – physically and emotionally – by providing the highest standards of care and individualized treatment in modern, clean, safe, and pleasant surroundings. We recognize the continually changing needs of the population we serve and we will adapt our services to provide optimal care by remaining on the forefront of nursing, medical and rehabilitative advancements. Website: http://www.avantecenters.com/locations/location-detail/location/Avante-at-Harrisonburg DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.1 MILES |
Monday-Sunday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM 15-20 hours per semester |
Academic Year | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health |
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| Curis at Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Therapy Volunteer (PT/OT Students Only) | Curis at Harrisonburg is a dually certified skilled nursing and rehabilitaion center. Mission: We exist to improve the lives of the people we touch, through a sophisticated health care system whose mission is to rehabilitate and restore each resident to the fullest extent possible – physically and emotionally – by providing the highest standards of care and individualized treatment in modern, clean, safe, and pleasant surroundings. We recognize the continually changing needs of the population we serve and we will adapt our services to provide optimal care by remaining on the forefront of nursing, medical and rehabilitative advancements. Website: http://www.avantecenters.com/locations/location-detail/location/Avante-at-Harrisonburg DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.1 miles |
Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 10 hours per semester |
Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health |
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| EJC Arboretum at JMU | Harrisonburg | Garden Volunteer | The EJC Arboretum is an outdoor living classroom available for use by all teachers, professors and students from the area. With its forested slopes, lowland swale, pond and forested savanna, the arboretum provides a unique habitat for a wide diversity of flora and fauna. Mission: The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, a woodland sanctuary on the James Madison University campus, is a public urban garden and forested greenspace that preserves native plant species, provides opportunities for research and promotes knowledges of the botanical and natural world for people of all ages. Website: http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: ON-CAMPUS (NEAR EAST CAMPUS) |
Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM; two hour minimum shift starting at either 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM or 1:00 PM Occasional Saturday opportunities available during special events and scheduled group workdays. |
10 hr | Community Wellness and Environment Technology & Communications Environment & Sustainability Agriculture Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| EJC Arboretum at JMU | Harrisonburg | Tour Guide | The EJC Arboretum is an outdoor living classroom available for use by all teachers, professors and students from the area. With its forested slopes, lowland swale, pond and forested savanna, the arboretum provides a unique habitat for a wide diversity of flora and fauna. Mission: The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, a woodland sanctuary on the James Madison University campus, is a public urban garden and forested greenspace that preserves native plant species, provides opportunities for research and promotes knowledges of the botanical and natural world for people of all ages. Website: http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: ON-CAMPUS (NEAR EAST CAMPUS) |
Varies | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Technology & Communications Environment & Sustainability Agriculture Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Elon W. Rhodes Early Learning Center | Harrisonburg | Classroom Helper | JMU student would work with the teacher and assistant in the classroom to play with, interact and assist preschool children as they move through their school day. TB test required if more than 10 hours per week |
9:30 AM-3:30 PM | Semester | Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Elon W. Rhodes Early Learning Center | Harrisonburg | Playground Helper | Monday-Friday 11:15 AM-11:45 AM and/or 1:15 PM-1:45 PM | Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Elon W. Rhodes Early Learning Center | Harrisonburg | Lunch Helper | JMU student would help set up for lunch in the preschool classroom. Preschoolers do not eat in the cafeteria. You would be putting food on the plates and serving the food to children. Talking with them while eating, then cleaning up afterwards. This would be from 11:45 AM-1:00 PM. This could be paired with the playground helper or classroom helper if you needed more hours. TB test required |
Monday-Friday 11:45 AM-1:00 PM | Semester | Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Explore More Discovery Museum | Harrisonburg | Children's Museum Assistant | Children are naturally curious and learn through active exploration. That's why authentic, hands-on learning experiences are the basis for all museum activities. The museum also recognizes that all children have unique learning styles. Exhibits and programs provide opportunities for auditory, visual, and tactile experiences. Mission: Our mission is to engage young minds through interactive, multi-sensory learning experiences - promoting a greater understanding of themselves and their world. Website: http://www.iexploremore.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 MILE |
Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 AM-5:00 PM | Semester | Early and Elementary Education Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| First Choice Home Health & Hospice | Harrisonburg | Hospice Volunteer | Home support and independent living go hand in hand. First Choice Home Health has the full range of services to provide reliable, attentive assistance in and out of the home. Combining genuine care with honesty, loyalty, and trustworthiness is the core of our values. Student volunteers will be visiting with hospice patients for a minimum of 1 hour per week, more if agreed upon. The volunteer may interact with patient by reading, singing, talking/listening, etc. After the visit, volunteer will complete clinical note form & submit by week's end. Website: http://www.firstchoiceharrisonburg.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: Varies |
Depending on patient/families' needs, Mon-Sun 10-7 | Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health |
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| First Presbyterian Church Soup Kitchen | Harrisonburg | Soup Kitchen Volunteer | Help is needed to assist with food preparation and set up. We need people to come from 4:00pm to 5:45pm. Once guest arrive, volunteers are needed to serve food, drinks and desserts. After the meal is served, volunteers assist with table and kitchen clean up. The average meal consists of soup, sandwiches, fresh fruit and dessert. Occasionally there are special meals in conjunction with holidays. Regular attendance has been 40 – 55 guests. We are committed to serving our community. Our downtown location, along with our fellowship hall and full kitchen, allow us to provide services to the less fortunate in our community. Our Soup Kitchen provides meals every Tuesday and on special occasions to the hungry of our area. |
Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 5:45pm. | Varies | ||
| Gift & Thrift | Harrisonburg | Service-Learner | Volunteer recruitment Evaluate our retail policies and procedures Evaluate our work spaces for maximum efficiency Evaluate our retail space inside and outside Mission: Where every purchase is a gift to the world. Website: http://giftandthrift.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.2 miles |
Flexible | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Child Care & Youth Development Education Technology & Communications Economic Development |
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| Gift & Thrift | Harrisonburg | Gift & Thrift Associate - Early Childhood Education | Evaluate current ways of sorting childrens books Present written protocol for categorizing and displaying childrens books for retail sales Place children’s books in retail areaPrepare a manual for future volunteers" |
M-F 9:30-5:00 | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Child Care & Youth Development Education Technology & Communications Economic Development |
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| Gift & Thrift | Harrisonburg | Gift & Thrift Associate - Marketing, Research | Evaluate current marketing plans for Thrift, Booksavers or Artisans Hope in Retailales,Volunteer recruitnt, Donation reque, Special projects Evaluate current marketing outlets Evaluate current marketing text Research new outlets for marketing Research trends in donations to thrift shops Research our current customer bse Present written proposal to manager with updated marketing plan" |
Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00 | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Child Care & Youth Development Education Technology & Communications Economic Development |
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| Gift & Thrift | Harrisonburg | Gift & Thrift Associate - Communication, Marketing | Produce a brief sustainable marketing video to be viewed by people entering our building including:MCC informaon,Donation information,Volunteer inforation, Evaluate the Gift and Thrift social media exposure in order to put sustainable protocols in place including:Faceboo,kTwit,terInstag,ramWhatever else is comingTraining for current staff responsible for social mediaExamine printed materials for clarity and effectivenessPresent written proposal to manager with suggested improvements" | Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00 | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Child Care & Youth Development Education Technology & Communications Economic Development |
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| Harrisonburg Farmer's Market | Harrisonburg | SNAP Position | Raising awareness of the SNAP Matching Program, educating customers on nutrition and ways to use Market products | variable | Community Wellness and Environment Food Security Environment & Sustainability Agriculture Technology & Communications |
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| Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center | Harrisonburg | Volunteer | Volunteers will provide room visits to residents that enjoy playing cards, games, etc. in their room. Website: https://www.mfa.net/center/harrisonburg-health-rehabilitation-center DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 MILE |
Mon - Fri 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. | Semester | Aging and Health Services Community Wellness and Environment Elder Care Education Arts Appreciation Public Health |
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| Harrisonburg High School's 4T Nursery | Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg's 4T Program- Nursery Assistant | Service-learner responsibilities will include: playing with infants and toddlers, feeding babies bottles, rocking children to sleep, reading stories, changing diapers etc. The youngest child in the nursery is 6 weeks old and the oldest is 3 years old. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.9 MILES |
Mon-Fri 7:30AM-3:00PM | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Community Wellness and Environment Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Harrisonburg Parks and Rec Canteen Program | Harrisonburg | Canteen Program Volunteer | Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation will be hosting a series of events for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, called the Canteen Program. You can get involved by bringing refreshments and engaging in social as well as recreational opportunities. Sharing and caring is the best description of your volunteer experience. " All events will be at the CAC (the Cecil Gilkerson Community Activities Center) located, 305 S. Dogwood Dr. Harrisonburg VA, 22802. |
Scheduled Canteen Events (Friday evenings 7-8:30 p.m.) | Semester | Disability Services |
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| Harrisonburg-Rockingham Child Day Care Center | Harrisonburg | Day Care Volunteer | Service-learners are expected to assist the teachers in a variety of duties. Some may include washing toys, reading books, playing game and interacting with children. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.8 MILES |
Mon-Fri 6:30M-6:00PM | Semester | Early and Elementary Education Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Harrisonburg-Rockingham Health Department | Harrisonburg | Volunteer | Mission: To protect and promote the well-being of all people in VA Service-learners will be copying, filing, shredding, making bulleton boards, updating resource lists, sorting, cutting, typing, re-filling forms, making labels, updating filing systems, assisting with annual purge of documents according to state and federal mandate, helping with employee appreciation activities, organizing supplies etc, informal inventory, making patient charts ahead of time, making information packets, preparing packets and other preparation associated with community health fairs, stocking supply closets, delivering mail, etc. www.thehealthdepartment.org. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.9 miles |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM | Semester | Aging and Health Services Community Wellness and Environment Elder Care Public Health Technology & Communications |
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| Hugh K. Cassell Elementary | Waynesboro | Maintenance Volunteer | Maintenance of the school grounds and building or help with stewardship of the facility. | Mon-Fri 5:30AM-9:00PM | Semester | Exceptional Education Early and Elementary Education |
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| John C. Myers Elementary | Broadway | Homework Helper/Mentor | Service-learners will be matched with an at-risk student in need of a positive adult role model. For approximately an hour a week, the S-L can eat lunch with the student, practice reading, help with homework and enjoy other activities to help boost the student's self-esteem and academic confidence. Opportunities to work with ESL students and children who have special physical or intellectual needs are also available. They must be available and committed for the whole semester. Distance from JMU: 18 miles |
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM | Semester | Early and Elementary Education |
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| Keister Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Teaching Assistant | Service learners will help the teacher with a myriad of tasks, from tutoring, to organizing, to simply playing with the kids. Www.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/keister/kesiter.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.5 MILES |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:45PM 1-2 hours per week |
Semester | Early and Elementary Education Exceptional Education |
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| Lacey Springs Elementary School | Bridgewater | Classroom Support Assistant | Service learners will have the opportunity to be a teacher's helper assisting children with math and reading skills as well as putting up bulletin boards, helping with crafts etc. ESL tutoring help is also needed. If teachers do not need helpers, volunteers can assist in the school library. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 11.4 MILES |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM | Semester | Early and Elementary Education Education Child Care & Youth Development Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness |
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| Linville Edom Elementary | Harrisonburg | Service-Learner | Service-learners will be tutoring and working with students on reading and math skills, working with classroom teachers, working with book room upkeep (reshelving books, etc). DISTANCE FROM JMU: 7 miles |
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM | Semester | Early and Elementary Education |
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| McGaheysville Elementary School | McGaheysville | Classroom Volunteer/Tutor | Service-learners may be working with children (ages PreK-5th grade) providing remediation 1:1 or in small groups, or may be supervising small groups through academic rotations within the classroom. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 10 MILES |
Mon-Fri 8:05AM-3:05PM | Semester | Early and Elementary Education Education Child Care & Youth Development |
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| Mountain View Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Classroom Assistant | Mountain View is one of Rockingham's newest elementary school and service learners will have the opportunity to assist the teacher with activities and programs in the classroom. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 3.2 MILES |
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-2:30PM | Semester | Early and Elementary Education Education Child Care & Youth Development Economic Development Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness |
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| New Century Hospice | Harrisonburg | Activities Assistant/Special Projects | Under the direction of the Volunteer Coordinator, Service Learners will interact one on one with long term care residents with arts & crafts projects, playing Bingo, or other activities at various local long term care facilities. This service learning position may also be of interest to students majoring or minoring in visual and performing arts, as special activities can be planned for students to share their talents in group settings. | All service learning requires a minimum of 2 hours weekly for duration of semester. | Semester | Elder Care |
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| New Century Hospice | Harrisonburg | Direct Care for Adopt a Foster Grandparent | Opportunities are available for service learners to holistically enrich the quality of life for a patient with a life-shortening diagnosis. This program allows volunteers to be matched one on one with a patient. The student will be able to have his/her autonomy to choose various ways to offer kindness through companionship. This may be through general dialogue, reading, sharing musical or other talents, and at times just simply holding their hand. The service learner can also set their own schedule that is convenient for both parties (min. of once a week). Additionally, it may involve helping the family cope by offering respite time as the family member runs errands or running errands for them. | All service learning requires a minimum of 2 hours weekly for duration of semester. | Semester | Elder Care |
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| Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center | Front Royal | Challenge Course Facilitator | "Must demonstrate willingness to learn and implement facilitation skills and safe practices.Learn games, initiatives, processing techniques and tools to be delivered daily to group participants (groups vary in size from 10-25 participants; ages vary from 9 and up).Responsibly facilitate challenge course programming to youth and adult audiences.Maintain programming equipment to include land initiative items, low and high ropes elements, re-stock first aid kits, maintain ropes course logs, monitor course safety, etc.Adhere to safety and/or programmatic guidelines as identified by the point-of-contact for the groupParticipate in self-evaluation of internship goals with the Internship Supervisor at the mid-term and final points of the internship (these are scheduled in advance and listed on the student’s progress report).Provide programmatic support in a variety of ways, when applicable and as deemed appropriate by the Internship Supervisor and/or full-time programming staff.**Non-profit and American Camp Association-accredited facility" | Day of week and times will vary based on the contracted group; can discuss with the volunteer; weekend shifts available | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Disability Services Education Environment & Sustainability |
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| Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center | Front Royal | Environmental Education Instructor | Facilitation of various environmental education classes to include stream studies, discovery hike, ornithology and wildlife studies. Facilitation of various outdoor education classes to include archery, air riflery and canoeing· Maintain accurate records, inventory, and function of all equipment and supplies· Maintain a clean and organized program area. Being a positive role model for youth at all times· Must be able to work independently and collaboratively· Ability to work active days outside in the elements· Naturalist/experiential education training and experience preferred· Prior experience working with youth and/or in a camp setting preferred" |
Days of week and times will vary based on the contracted group; can discuss with volunteer; weekend shifts available | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Disability Services Education Environment & Sustainability |
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| On the Road Collaborative | Harrisonburg | Academic Tutor | On the Road Collaborative is a non-profit empowerment organization that sets middle and high school youth on the road to college and career. Volunteers will assist with tutoring our students at Skyline Middle School. Mission: To empower young people to fulfill their promise Website: https://www.ontheroadcollaborative.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.7 MILES |
M-Th 3:00 - 4:00 1 hr/ 1 day a week |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Technology & Communications Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Public Health |
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| On the Road Collaborative | Harrisonburg | STEM Enrichment Class | On The Road Collaborative is an After School youth empowerment program that helps set students on the road to college and success. This would be an opportunity for an organization to teach a 10 week class 1 day a week for 1 hour to a group of middle school students that would focus on STEM. |
M-Thur 4:30-5:30 1 hr/ 1 day a week |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Technology & Communications Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Public Health |
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| On the Road Collaborative | Harrisonburg | Volunteer | On The Road Collaborative is an After School youth empowement program that helps set students on the road to college and success. Volunteers wll assist Youth Leaders in their team classrooms. Tasks include homework support and assisting with class activities. |
M-Th 3:00-5:00 1-2 hrs/week |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Technology & Communications Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Public Health |
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| Overcoming Barriers | Harrisonburg | Mentor | Overcoming Barriers is a physical activity and wellness mentoring program for children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities. The program uses a one on one mentor/mentee model and is designed around the concept of "Empowerment". Mission: The mission is to empower individuals with disabilities hoping to produce significant changes in self-efficacy. Mentors are 1:1 partners with a mentee with a disability. Overcoming Barriers runs many after-school programs for mentees that are for 9 week periods. We run programs every day of the week except Fridays during the 9 weeks OB is in session. Programs for the Spring semester will run the week of Jan. 26-April 7th. Helping Hands mentors will also participate in the schools during the same time period (opportunities run M-F), and have the opportunity to go longer if they wish. Mentors will need to complete the intake form that provides their availability and then the Director of Mentors places them in our programs accordingly. Website: http://empowerment3.jmu.edu/overcoming_barriers.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: On Campus Opportunity |
Must be available during after school hours at least one day a week. Sessions may be held M-F 8:00-7:30pm; Sat 9:30-12:15; Sun 3:30-5:30 Helping Hands operated suring the school day. Placement may be as short as thirty minutes and can be covered once per week or multiple times depending on hour requirements. |
Semester | Disability Services Public Health Education Child Care & Youth Development |
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| Patchwork Pantry | Harrisonburg | Kitchen Support | Patchwork Pantry believes that food is a basic human right and is committed to serving people experiencing hunger in our community. Mission: Patchwork Pantry exists to provide a three-day supply of staple food to those in need in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Website: https://www.sites.google.com/site/wrtcpublicrhetoric/home DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.9 MILE |
Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Economic Development Food Security Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Child Care & Youth Development |
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| Patchwork Pantry | Harrisonburg | Interviewers | Patchwork Pantry believes that food is a basic human right and is committed to serving people experiencing hunger in our community. Mission: Patchwork Pantry exists to provide a three-day supply of staple food to those in need in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Tasks include asking clients questions (ex. Has your address changed from last visit? Do you still have same persons living with you? Are you working?) to update and review client files. Website: https://www.sites.google.com/site/wrtcpublicrhetoric/home Bilingual students encouraged to consider. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.9 MILE |
Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Economic Development Food Security Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Child Care & Youth Development |
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| Patchwork Pantry | Harrisonburg | Carts and name caller | Patchwork Pantry believes that food is a basic human right and is committed to serving people experiencing hunger in our community. Mission: Patchwork Pantry exists to provide a three-day supply of staple food to those in need in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Website: https://www.sites.google.com/site/wrtcpublicrhetoric/home DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.9 MILE |
Wednesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Economic Development Food Security Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Child Care & Youth Development |
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| Pleasant Valley Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Teacher Assistant | Pleasant Valley Elementary School has opportunities for service learners to help tutor individual students or small groups, help with making copies of worksheets, bulletin boards etc. If helping in PE, play with the students. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 3.9 MILES |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-2:30PM; Mornings are best for most teachers One hour a week for 10 plus weeks. Less hours are also ok. |
Semester | Early and Elementary Education Child Care & Youth Development Education Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness |
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| Reading Road Show- Gus Bus | Harrisonburg | After School Volunteer | The Reading Road Show, more affectionately known as the Gus Bus, is a mobile literacy program that helps to bring literacy opportunities into the neighborhood of students. On the Gus Bus, instructors provide story time, activities, and book checkout for students. The Gus Bus also works in collaboration with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to give out food bags at each neighborhood stop. In addition to the mobile literacy mobiles, the Gus Bus literacy specialists also plan and implement after school programs at two local elementary schools, and pair elementary aged students in 1:1 matches with JMU students who tutor children in their homes or at the school site during Boys & Girls Club. Volunteers will work along side Gus Bus staff to help implement after school enrichment programming at Stone Spring Elementary. They will engage with the students to help keep them focused and safe throughout after school. |
M-Th 3:30-5:30 2 hr/week |
Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Food Security |
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| Reading Road Show- Gus Bus | Harrisonburg | Neighborhood Stops Volunteer | The Reading Road Show, more affectionately known as the Gus Bus, is a mobile literacy program that helps to bring literacy opportunities into the neighborhood of students. On the Gus Bus, instructors provide story time, activities, and book checkout for students. The Gus Bus also works in collaboration with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to give out food bags at each neighborhood stop. In addition to the mobile literacy mobiles, the Gus Bus literacy specialists also plan and implement after school programs at two local elementary schools, and pair elementary aged students in 1:1 matches with JMU students who tutor children in their homes or at the school site during Boys & Girls Club. Volunteer will work along side a Gus Bus staff member to help implement lessons at local cummunity neighborhood stops. Typically, all stops are located within 5-10 minutes of JMU's campus. Volunteers will meet the Gus Bus at it's location within different neighborhods. On the bus, there is a story time followwed by a craft or activity that helps bring the story or message from the story out of the book. |
M-Th 4-7 pm 3 hr/week |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Food Security |
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| Reading Road Show- Gus Bus | Harrisonburg | In Home Tutoring | The Reading Road Show, more affectionately known as the Gus Bus, is a mobile literacy program that helps to bring literacy opportunities into the neighborhood of students. On the Gus Bus, instructors provide story time, activities, and book checkout for students. The Gus Bus also works in collaboration with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to give out food bags at each neighborhood stop. In addition to the mobile literacy mobiles, the Gus Bus literacy specialists also plan and implement after school programs at two local elementary schools, and pair elementary aged students in 1:1 matches with JMU students who tutor children in their homes or at the school site during Boys & Girls Club. Volunteers will be placed one on one with a student to tutor them throughout the semester. The placed will be selected based on the volunteers comfortably with school subjects and availability matching that of the family. Tutoring typically takes place within the family's home. Gus Bus staff is available to assist volunteers with any issues that arise during the placement or if additional educational activities or items are necessary. |
M-Th 4-8 pm (based on volunteer availability within those times) 1-2 hr/week |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Food Security |
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| Ride with Pride | Staunton | Equine Assisted Therapy Assistant | Ride with Pride is Augusta County's premier equestrian-based therapeutic horsemanship program. The organization provides Therapeutic Horsemanship skills in a safe, supported and socal environment which assists our clients in controlling their bodies, emotions, and actions. Mission: The mission is to serve those in Greater Augusta County and surrounding areas with physical, emotional, and developmental special needs through a wide range of therapuetic equine activities. They will work with our students in lessons as leaders or side walkers depending on the students needs. Volunteers do not need horse experience but must attend a training session. Volunteers may work with studetns with a variety of disabilities and will get a chance to learn about how the effects of equine assisted therapy can help many people. Side walkers will help with students who have trouble with balance or focus, while leaders will help keep the horse moving correctly until the student is ready to be independent. Website: http://ridewithprideva.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 26.7 MILES |
There are a variety of lesson times throughout the week (Monday-Friday, 9-5) and volunteers can sign up for as many lessons as they would like. Six week session. | Varies | Disability Services Animal Welfare Child Care & Youth Development Public Health |
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| Ride with Pride | Staunton | 5k Run/Walk assistant Planner | This is a non-profit organization that offers equine assisted therapy to disabled youth and adults and community at-risk youth referred through area community service agencies. The agency offers therapeutic horsemanship, anger management groups and image enhancement and psychotherapy groups. It is a partner with People Places, Inc. Students will assist in planning, preparing, advertising, and marking trail for our annual 5k Colorful Run/Walk. They will work closely with the Program Director while preparing for the benefit day. They will also assist on the day of the event, usually schedueld second or third Saturday in April. |
Flexible hours based on work assigned prior to event. Should plan for at least 1-2 hours a week prior to event. 1-2 hours/week and plan to be at the event the day of. | Disability Services Animal Welfare Child Care & Youth Development Public Health |
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| Salvation Army | Harrisonburg | Office Assistant | The Salvation Army is serving more people in the United States than ever before. We are already seeing large increases in the number of Americans seeking the basic necessities of life - food, shelter, and warmth. Mission: The Salcation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its minitry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospe of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Website: http://virginiasalvationarmy.org/harrisonburgvacorps/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.1 MILES Hours flexible and vary. Would like students at different times of the day. |
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Food Security Economic Development Homelessness & Affordable Housing Technology & Communications |
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| Salvation Army | Harrisonburg | Shelter Assistant | The Salvation Army is serving more people in the United States than ever before. We are already seeing large increases in the number of Americans seeking the basic necessities of life - food, shelter, and warmth. Mission: The Salcation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its minitry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospe of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Website: http://virginiasalvationarmy.org/harrisonburgvacorps/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.1 MILES |
Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM -7:00 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Food Security Economic Development Homelessness & Affordable Housing Technology & Communications |
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| Second Home | Harrisonburg | Homework and Play Time Helper | Second Home is a community supported, low-cost, and academically focused before and after school care program supporting some of the most marginalized families in Harrisonburg, VA. Mission: We provide children with a safe place to learn and grow, we offer support that ensures academic success, and we strive to have each child recognize their potential. Website: https://secondhomeva.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.2 MILES |
Monday-Friday 6:15 AM - 8:30 AM, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Public Health Disability Services Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Technology & Communications |
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| Second Home | Harrisonburg | Office Administrative Helper | Second Home is a community supported, low-cost, and academically focused before and after school care program supporting some of the most marginalized families in Harrisonburg, VA. Mission: We provide children with a safe place to learn and grow, we offer support that ensures academic success, and we strive to have each child recognize their potential. Website: https://secondhomeva.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.2 MILES |
Monday-Friday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Public Health Disability Services Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Technology & Communications |
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| Second Home | Harrisonburg | Translator/Interpreter | Second Home is a community supported, low-cost, and academically focused before and after school care program supporting some of the most marginalized families in Harrisonburg, VA. Mission: We provide children with a safe place to learn and grow, we offer support that ensures academic success, and we strive to have each child recognize their potential. Website: https://secondhomeva.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.2 MILES |
Monday-Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Public Health Disability Services Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Technology & Communications |
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| Second Home | Harrisonburg | Project Helper | Second Home is a community supported, low-cost, and academically focused before and after school care program supporting some of the most marginalized families in Harrisonburg, VA. Mission: We provide children with a safe place to learn and grow, we offer support that ensures academic success, and we strive to have each child recognize their potential. Website: https://secondhomeva.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.2 MILES |
Dependent on the Project | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Public Health Disability Services Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Technology & Communications |
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| Shenandoah Valley Head Start and Early Head Start | Waynesboro | Head Start- Harrisonburg | Service-learners will have the opportunity to work with children 3 years - 5 years old (Head Start) in various school settings in the Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County areas. Typical responsibilities include interacting with children through indoor/outdoor play, reading, feeding, rocking, and some light cleaning. References may be required. Service-learners do not have to be in a human services major. Service-learners who speak multiple languages are encouraged to apply. Flexible time commitment. |
M-F 8:30-1:30 (hours may vary depending on the center) | Varies | Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Shenandoah Valley Head Start and Early Head Start | Waynesboro | Early Head Start- Waynesboro | Service-learners will have the opportunity to work with children 6 weeks - 3 years old (Early Head Start). Typical responsibilities include interacting with children through indoor/outdoor play, reading, feeding, rocking, and some light cleaning. References may be required. Service-learners do not have to be in a human services major. Service-learners who speak multiple languages are encouraged to apply. Flexible time commitment. |
M-F 8:30-1:30 (hours may vary depending on the center) | Varies | Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Shenandoah Valley Head Start and Early Head Start | Waynesboro | Head Start- Augusta County | Service-learners will have the opportunity to work with children 3 years - 5 years old (Head Start) in various school settings in the Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County areas. Typical responsibilities include interacting with children through indoor/outdoor play, reading, feeding, rocking, and some light cleaning. References may be required. Service-learners do not have to be in a human services major. Service-learners who speak multiple languages are encouraged to apply. Flexible time commitment. |
M-F 8:30-1:30 (hours may vary depending on the center) | Varies | Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Shenandoah Valley Migrant Education Program | Harrisonburg | Volunteer Tutor | The primary goal of the Shenandoah Valley Migrant Education Program (SVMEP) is to ensure that all migrant students reach challenging academic standards and graduate with a high school diploma (or complete a GED) that prepares them for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment. Migrant Education does this by offering year-round advocacy and supplemental instructional services for preschool and school aged eligible students as well as young adults under the age of twenty-two, targeting the students who are most at risk due to their high mobility and/or limited proficiency in English. Tutors are paired with a migrant student, who they will work with during the whole semester. Tutoring sessions are conducted in the student's home 2 times a week. We ask that tutors spend a minimum of one hour with their session, but some tutors choose to stay longer. Sessions largely consist of helping students with their homework, but some tutors choose to prepare educational activities or games to do with their student as well. Tutors do not need to be fluent in another language to volunteer with us. All tutoring sessions are conducted in English. All students are required to cover the cost of their background check. |
M-TH 3:00-8:00 pm 2-3 hrs/week |
Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development |
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| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Volunteer Outreach Assistant | Service-learners will create and post flyers, assist with website updating. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 miles Description: a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting learning and literacy throughout the Shenandoah Valley. Mission: Our MISSION is to provide needs-based instruction for adults in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County in literacy, English, and citizenship, using trained volunteers. Website: http://www.skylineliteracy.org/who-we-are/ |
Mon-Fri- Daytime Mon-Thurs-Evenings Sat 10:00AM-1:00PM |
Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications |
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| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Office Assistant | Service-learners will assist with clerical duties such as answering the telephone, filing, and organizing. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 miles |
Mon-Fri daytime and evening, variable | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications |
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| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Computer Lab Monitor | Service-learners will supervise groups of students using the computer labs and assist and monitor adult learners working on language learning or computer skills programs. Minimum computer skills needed. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 miles |
Mon-Thurs 10:00AM-12:00PM, 1:00PM-3:00PM Some evenings 6:00PM-7:30PM |
Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications |
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| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Children's Program Coordinator | Service-learners will help recruit and coordinate volunteers and activities for an evening children's program, focusing on help with homework and reading activities DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 miles |
Mon 6:00PM-8:30PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications |
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| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Community Relations Assistant | Service-learners will help with developing funding opportunities with local businesses, providing agency information to other service organizations, other public relations duties as needed DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 miles |
6 to 8 hours each week, flexible | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications |
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| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Assistant Tutor | Service-learners will assist tutors in adult literacy classes, focusing on teaching English speaking and listening or citizenship skills DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 miles |
Variable | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications |
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| Sunnyside Retirement Community | Harrisonburg | Service-Learning/ Volunteer Engagement | The mission of Sunnyside Retirement Community is to add life to years by offering retirement living choices that enhance the physical, spiritual, social, psychological, and security needs of older adults in caring Christian communities. Our community is home to roughly 500 residents who are receiving varying levels of care. Sunnyside staff work closely together to create mission-driven volunteer engagement opportunities on campus. The volunteers services office will use orientation as a time to get to know you and learn what your expected outcomes of this experience will be to ensure the appropriate placement. Volunteer opportunities are available to work directly one-on-one with residents or staff as well as group setting opportunities. Examples include: activities assistants, adopt-a-grandparent program, reading/writing assistants program, purchasing and receiving aid, special events assistants, technology support, musical talents, wheelchair escort, trip escort and more. **20 HOUR MINIMUM** DISTANCE FROM JMU: 5.5 miles |
Mon-Sat 8:00AM-8:00PM (Varies) All students must serve a minimum of 20 hours |
Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Arts Appreciation |
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| Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Store | Harrisonburg | Sales Associate | Service learners will learn about fair trade, tell customers about the store, help customers shop, restock, unpack, tell the stories of where merchandise comes from. Www.harrisonburg.tenthousandvillages.com DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.4 miles |
Mon-Sat 10:00AM-6:00PM and Sun 12:00PM-4:00PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Economic Development Technology & Communications |
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| Valley Program for Aging Services | Harrisonburg | Student Center Volunteer Assistant | Service-learners are typically placed in the senior centers (Harrisonburg, Elkton, Timberville) to assist the Center Director with planning and presenting educational and informational programs, assist with meal packaging, and engage with center members. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.1 miles Timberville Location - Distance from JMU: 18.3 miles |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-1:00PM | Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health Education Food Security Technology & Communications |
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| Vine & Fig - New Community Project | Harrisonburg | Community garden support | Vine & Fig in Harrisonburg is a program of the New Community Project, a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to the creation of sustainable systems that care for the earth, empower people most marginalized and impoverished, educate and inspire, and build the foundation for a nonviolent lifestyle. Mission: NCP seeks to cultivate and celebrate the works of mercy, social justice, and ecological sustainability as the foundation for a nonviolent way of life. We believe that all people can be transformed and become instruments of God's peace, justice, and care for creation. Website: https://ncpharrisonburg.wordpress.com/ |
Tuesday-Wednesday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Semester | Environment & Sustainability Economic Development Education Agriculture Homelessness & Affordable Housing Food Security Technology & Communications |
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| Vine & Fig - New Community Project | Harrisonburg | Community Organizing | Vine & Fig in Harrisonburg is a program of the New Community Project, a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to the creation of sustainable systems that care for the earth, empower people most marginalized and impoverished, educate and inspire, and build the foundation for a nonviolent lifestyle. Mission: NCP seeks to cultivate and celebrate the works of mercy, social justice, and ecological sustainability as the foundation for a nonviolent way of life. We believe that all people can be transformed and become instruments of God's peace, justice, and care for creation. Website: https://ncpharrisonburg.wordpress.com/ |
Varies | Semester | Environment & Sustainability Economic Development Education Agriculture Homelessness & Affordable Housing Food Security Technology & Communications |
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| Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community | Harrisonburg | Life Enrichment Assistant | Minimum 40 hours of service. Service-learners may be assisting with life enrichment activities and programs, helping as a wheelchair escort, providing musical entertainment for residents, volunteering with our therapy and wellness teams, administrative support and much more. Students would be matched with a department that meets their interests and availability. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.5 miles |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM -4:30PM | Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health Arts Appreciation Technology & Communications Education |
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| Virginia Quilt Museum | Harrisonburg | Museum Assistant | Ongoing Service (i.e. students coming regularly throughout the semester to do similar tasks each time) Description: Educational programs, group tours, and a variety of special events further enhance the mission of the VQM. Mission: Charged with a mission of “celebrating and nurturing Virginia's quilting heritage." www.vaquiltmuseum.org DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.5 miles |
Tues-Sat 10:00AM-4:00PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Arts Appreciation Multicultural Awareness Technology & Communications |
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| Wildlife Center of VA | Waynesboro | Animal Care Volunteer | Helping the Center's rehabilitation team feed and care for the Center's patients. Service-learners assist rehabilitation staff with the patient care by preparing meals for patients, hand feeding orphaned animals, exercising raptors, cleaning cages, etc. Currently we have multiple wildlife research projects were we will like students and faculty to help us with data collection and analysis. Also we will like to have faculty input in some of the projects with the possibility of adding them as co-authors. The current projects are: - Prevalence of rodenticide exposure in Box Turtles - Use of beef thyroid to promote feather molting in raptors - Prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in wildlife - Prevalence of lead intoxication in Bald Eagles -Treatment of mange in Black Bears - Determination of reference values for intra-ocular pressures in Raptors - Nutritional evaluation of mealworms DISTANCE FROM JMU: 35.10 miles |
Mon-Sat 9:00AM-5:00PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment |
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| Wildlife Center of VA | Waynesboro | Outreach Docent | Service-learners have the opportunity to work with the Center's outreach team with on-site education programs such as tours and trail hikes, and can eventually work with the Center's education animals under the supervision of the outreach department as well. Outreach docents' hours are generally limited to the number of onsite education programs the Center is hosting in a given period of time. (This can range from a couple of onsite programs a month to a couple of onsite programs a day!) Outreach docents are commited only to the onsite programs they have volunteered to help with in advance! Outreach docents need to contact their team leader at the Center 48 hours in advance if they plan on missing an on-site program they have signed up for in advance. | Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment |
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| Wildlife Center of VA | Waynesboro | Treatment Team Volunteer | Treatment Team volunteers help the Center's veterinary staff and veterinary technicians with administering treatments and performing a variety of diagnostic procedures and analyses. There are Treatment Team shifts every day of the week. We have two shifts each day, one in the morning beginning at 9:00 and ending at noon, and another in the afternoon beginning at 3:00 and ending at 6:00. Treatment Team volunteers are commited only to the shifts they sign up for in advance. Treatment Team members need to contact their team leader at the Center 48 hours in advance if they plan on missing one of their shifts. | Mon-Sun 9:00AM-12:00PM, 3:00PM-6:00PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment |
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