Partner Agency Directory
| Agency | Location | Opportunity | Details | ServiceHours | Commitment | Distance | Tags |
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| Area 4 Special Olympics | Harrisonburg | Fall 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. |
MONDAYS - VOLLEYBALL - 6:30 - 8 SPOTSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 368 Blazer Drive Penn Laird VA 22846 THURSDAYS - FLAG FOOTBALL 6:30 - 8 SPOTSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 368 Blazer Drive - Penn Laird VA 22846 SATURDAYS - BOWLING - 12:30 - 3 VALLEY LANES 3106 S. Main Street Harrisonburg VA 22801 |
Semester | Disability Services |
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| Big Brothers Big Sisters | 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. Mission: Provide children facing adversity with strong, and enduring, profesisonally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Website: http://www.bbbshr.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 MILE |
Site-Based: Monday-Friday 11:00 AM-1:00 PM or 4:00 PM-6:00 PM Community Based: 4:00PM- 6:00PM |
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 | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Food Security |
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| Booksavers of Virginia | Harrisonburg | Recycling paper/books | Students will test paper and be involved in the process of preparing it for the recycling plant. Takes Service Learners as groups only Distance from JMU: 2.3 miles |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5:00PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment |
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| Booksavers of Virginia | Harrisonburg | Online Research Assistant | Students will research books, CDs, or DVDs online for pricing. Distance from JMU: 2.3 miles |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5:00PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment |
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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 | Bridgewater Retirement Community is a 55-acre campus that offers access to well-planned grounds, inviting amenities, support, and freeson to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. BRC is ideally located near the center of the town, providing flat terrain for easy walking access to dining, entertainment, shopping, the library and many recreational opportunities. Mission: Promoting an engaging lifestyle within our compassionate community. Website: https://www.brcliving.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 9.4 miles |
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 | Bridgewater Retirement Community is a 55-acre campus that offers access to well-planned grounds, inviting amenities, support, and freeson to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. BRC is ideally located near the center of the town, providing flat terrain for easy walking access to dining, entertainment, shopping, the library and many recreational opportunities. Mission: Promoting an engaging lifestyle within our compassionate community. Website: https://www.brcliving.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 9.4 miles |
Tuesday-1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Thursday-8:30 AM-11:30 AM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, and Wednesday-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 | Bridgewater Retirement Community is a 55-acre campus that offers access to well-planned grounds, inviting amenities, support, and freeson to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. BRC is ideally located near the center of the town, providing flat terrain for easy walking access to dining, entertainment, shopping, the library and many recreational opportunities. Mission: Promoting an engaging lifestyle within our compassionate community. Website: https://www.brcliving.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 9.4 miles |
Monday 10:00 AM-11:30 AM | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health Arts Appreciation |
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| Bridgewater Retirement Community | Bridgewater | More Than Words Volunteer | Bridgewater Retirement Community is a 55-acre campus that offers access to well-planned grounds, inviting amenities, support, and freeson to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. BRC is ideally located near the center of the town, providing flat terrain for easy walking access to dining, entertainment, shopping, the library and many recreational opportunities. Mission: Promoting an engaging lifestyle within our compassionate community. Website: https://www.brcliving.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 9.4 miles |
Monday-Sunday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health Arts Appreciation |
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| Bridgewater Retirement Community | Bridgewater | Project Read: Intergenerational Learning | Bridgewater Retirement Community is a 55-acre campus that offers access to well-planned grounds, inviting amenities, support, and freeson to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. BRC is ideally located near the center of the town, providing flat terrain for easy walking access to dining, entertainment, shopping, the library and many recreational opportunities. Mission: Promoting an engaging lifestyle within our compassionate community. Website: https://www.brcliving.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 9.4 miles |
Thursday 7:30 AM-8:30 AM | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health Arts Appreciation |
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| Bridgewater Retirement Community | Bridgewater | It's Never 2 Late (IN2L) Volunteers | Bridgewater Retirement Community is a 55-acre campus that offers access to well-planned grounds, inviting amenities, support, and freeson to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. BRC is ideally located near the center of the town, providing flat terrain for easy walking access to dining, entertainment, shopping, the library and many recreational opportunities. Mission: Promoting an engaging lifestyle within our compassionate community. 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 | Service-Learner | 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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| Community Idea Stations- WVPT | Harrisonburg | Special Events Mascot | Service-learners will help with preparing for marketing/planning/set up/clean up and wear Cubby, the WVPT bear mascot outfit. This position requires the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.9 miles |
Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 PM and occasional nights or weekends events. | Community Wellness and Environment Technology & Communications |
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| Community Idea Stations- WVPT | Harrisonburg | Special Projects Assistant | Service-learners will assist with coordinating and promoting community events and serving as a representative of WVPT. They may manage excel data base of invited guest to events, making phone calls to local businesses inviting them to participate in Community Engagement events or asking for donations to help make events possible. They can also be a wealth of information to us of how we can engage a younger viewership. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.9 miles |
Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 PM and occasional nights or weekends events. | Academic Year | Community Wellness and Environment 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-Friday 8:30 AM-8:00 PM Saturday and Sunday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
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 |
Vary | Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health |
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| Curis at Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Special Group Events | 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 8:30 AM-8:00 PM Saturday and Sunday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
Varies | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health |
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| CWS Refugee Resettlement Program | Harrisonburg | Life Skills Class Volunteer | The Church World Service Harrisonburg Immigration and Refugee Program has resettled refugees since 1988. Our program provides a bridge from their former life in their home country to a new set of cultural, linguistic, and practical skills that will enable them to thrive in Harrisonburg. Mission: Our primary goal is to help the refugee form long lasting relationships in the community which become the basis of self-sufficiency. Website: http://cwsharrisonburg.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.3 MILES |
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:30 AM-12:30 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Bilingual Community Engagement Child Care & Youth Development Education Public Health Multicultural Awareness Economic Development Technology & Communications |
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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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| Elkton Elementary School | Elkton | Classroom Helper and Tutor | Service learners will assist a teacher in their classroom, from reading to and managing children to basic one-on-one tutoring in various subjects and mentoring them throughout the semester. Distance from JMU: 18.03 miles, 30 minutes |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-3PM | Semester | Early and Elementary 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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| Explore More Discovery Museum | Harrisonburg | Hands-On Volunteer | 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 |
2 hour shifts between the hours of Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 AM-5:00 PM | Semester | Early and Elementary Education Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Family Connection | Harrisonburg | Service-Learner | Service Learners will help set up tables/chairs for dinner for the families (and, of course, we feed staff, too!) help serve dinner, tearing down of tables/chairs after dinner ,getting materials and t.v.’s to the classrooms for the instructors, childcare from 6:30-8:30, putting away of instructor materials and t.v.’s. They will have a little down time after tables/chairs are set up, before dinner starts, so they are welcome to bring any reading/homework to do at this time. We ask all students to take a mandated reporting online class, which of course you will count towards your hours. It takes approximately one hour. Our dress code is casual. Service-learners are welcome to wear jeans (as long as they have no holes), comfy shoes (tennis shoes, boots, etc… - no sandals or open-toed shoes please), sweater or sweatshirt (nothing suggestive, as we are working with families and kids!). Need to commit to the full semester DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.5 MILES Along a Harrisonburg Public Transporation Bus Route. |
Every Tues 5:00PM-9:00PM from Sept. 4th-Dec. 11th NEED TO BE CONSISTENT |
Semester | Early and Elementary Education |
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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 | ||
| Fort Defiance High School | Fort Defiance | Career Coaching | Need a pair of students to meet with small groups of seniors who have not yet chosen a career path. Goal is to spend time at a computer, look at some options, and move closer to a commitment of a post-high school plan (college, military, workforce, training) | Wednesday or Thursday mornings 9:00 - 10:00. Could also run sessions 1:30 - 2:30. Times and dates are flexible. | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Economic Development |
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| Friendship Industries and Able Solutions | Harrisonburg | Service-Learner | Friendship Industries is an organization that provides commercial work and training opportunities for persons with disabilities. Mission: Friendship Industries develops and maintains employment and training opportunities for persons with disabilities in integrated work environments. Website: https://friendship-industries.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 3 MILES |
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-2:00PM | Semester | Disability Services |
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| Gift & Thrift | Harrisonburg | Service-Learner | Harrisonburg Gift & Thrift, Inc. is a nonprofit organization. We are committed to Christian faith in action, offering a friendly, caring presence in the community while addressing the stewardship of our environment and supporting the primary goals of Mennonite Central Committee. 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 | Market Volunteers | The Harrisonburg Farmers Market tries to be an even more vital part of the growing community since the awareness of the importance and benefits of eating locally and supporting local sustainable agriculture continues to grow. Mission: The Harrisonburg Farmers Market mission is to provide the public with easy access to fresh, nutritious, locally produced agricultural goods and crafts of the highest quality, to assist local and regional farmers and other producers to directly market their products to the local customer base, and to supppost environmental stewardship and community well-being. Website: http://www.harrisonburgfarmersmarket.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.8 mile |
Tuesday & Saturday 8:00 AM-1:00 PM (April-November) Saturday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM (December-March) |
Academic Year | Community Wellness and Environment Food Security Environment & Sustainability Agriculture Technology & Communications |
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| Harrisonburg Farmer's Market | Harrisonburg | Data Assistant | The Harrisonburg Farmers Market tries to be an even more vital part of the growing community since the awareness of the importance and benefits of eating locally and supporting local sustainable agriculture continues to grow. Mission: The Harrisonburg Farmers Market mission is to provide the public with easy access to fresh, nutritious, locally produced agricultural goods and crafts of the highest quality, to assist local and regional farmers and other producers to directly market their products to the local customer base, and to supppost environmental stewardship and community well-being. Website: http://www.harrisonburgfarmersmarket.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.8 mile |
Varies | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Food Security Environment & Sustainability Agriculture Technology & Communications |
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| Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center | Harrisonburg | Volunteer | Website: https://www.mfa.net/center/harrisonburg-health-rehabilitation-center DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 MILE |
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, 2:00 PM-5:45 PM and 7:00 PM-8:00 PM | Semester | Aging and Health Services Community Wellness and Environment Elder Care Education Arts Appreciation Public Health |
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| Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center | Harrisonburg | Activity Director | Website: https://www.mfa.net/center/harrisonburg-health-rehabilitation-center DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 MILE |
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 2:00 PM-5:00 PM | Semester | Aging and Health Services Community Wellness and Environment Elder Care Education Arts Appreciation Public Health |
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| Harrisonburg Parks & Recreation Dept. | Harrisonburg | Assistant Youth Football Coach | Assistant Head Coach for Youth Flag Football League DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.3 miles |
Varies | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services |
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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. Unbelievably, there are no costs to any of our participating members. All of our services, dedication, and fun, food, and good times are free. This makes volunteering a critical part of the organization. This is an opportunity to develop and foster new relationships and to help host meaningful and successful events for all our Canteen program participants. Combining our numerous programs with amazing volunteers is the reason Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation continues to be so successful. Join us now as a volunteer, as we try to help those who mean so much to us and our Harrisonburg community. Fun nights including dances, athletic events, craft nights, game nights, and many other events will bring us all, members and volunteers, together for fun, relaxation, exercise, and positive social interactions. Historically our volunteers have served our service needs by volunteering time, refreshments, decorations, and ideas for fun and engaging activities and events. Some organizations may be able to use this experience for meeting additional service learning credit hours and/or volunteer requirements. With that in mind, below are a number of expectations that will help everyone gain a more specific understanding of what this experience will entail. 1.Setting up the facility for the event. This includes but is not limited to set up of tables and chairs, bleachers, audio system, as well as break down and clean up. This also includes helping with making and/or setting up decorations, helping to prepare, provide, and serve refreshments for the events, all as needed. 2.Engagement with participants is key. You may engage with them by sitting, conversing, and even possibly dancing with participants depending on the activity. The focus is on positive engagement.3.The expectation is that all volunteers report to the event at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the event.4.Volunteers should be able to provide their own transportation to and from the event. 5.The Harrisonburg Recreation Department will provide overall supervision of the event and help to provide instructions and directions for all volunteers. " | Scheduled Canteen Events (Friday evenings 6-8:30 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 | Service-learners will file, make charts, organize clerical office, help with inventory, shredding, and special projects. 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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| 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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| John C. Myers Elementary | Broadway | Classroom Assistant | Service-learners can volunteer in classrooms as teachers' assistants, interacting with children in small groups and helping with class activities. Opportunities to work with ESL students and children who have special physical or intellectual needs are also available. You must be committed to the whole semester. | Mon-Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM | Semester | Early and Elementary Education |
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| John Wayland Elementary School-Exceptional Ed. | Bridgewater | Teacher's Assistant and Tutor | Service-learners will submit a schedule to the SC to send to the agency contact and the service-learner will be contacted with the scheduled times. Service learners at John Wayland will assist in classroom activities, tutoring in small groups and/or one-on-one interaction. There are opportunities available with EXED students, ESL students and for translating forms into Spanish, Russian, and Kurdish. Students will be asked if there is a specific classroom or subject they would like to help with. Email contact is preferred. Www.rockingham.k12.va.us/JWES/JWEhome.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: 6.4 miles |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-3:00PM | Semester | Exceptional Education Disability Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness |
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| Keister Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Tutoring/Teaching Assistant | Service learners will assist with tutoring and classroom activities during the school day, preferably in the morning hours. Service Learners are expected to work at least an hour at a time, and their hours must be spread out through the semester to provide consistency for the elementary students. Www.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/keister/kesiter.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.5 MILES |
Mon-Fri 9:15AM-3:30PM | Semester | Early and Elementary Education Exceptional Education |
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| Keister Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Tutor-Teacher Assistant - Exceptional Ed | Keister Elementary's special education classroom needs service learners for one-on-one tutoring and help with classes during the day. Www.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/keister/kesiter.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.7 miles |
Mon-Fri 9:15AM-3:30PM | 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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| Mercy House | Harrisonburg | Sorter | Mercy House is a homeless shelter that continues to serve only families with dependent children and maintain focus on building and strengthening family unity. By teaching families about the importance of living and working together, each individual has the support that enables them to reach his or her highest potential Mission: The mission of Mercy House is to provide food, clothes, and shelter to homeless families with depedent children in the Harrisonburg, Virginia area in a safe community while providing services to help overcome the barriers leading to homelessness. Website: http://www.themercyhouse.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1 MILE |
Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | Varies | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Homelessness & Affordable Housing Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications Education Economic Development |
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| Mercy House | Harrisonburg | Afterschool Tutor | Mercy House is a homeless shelter rhat continues to serve only families with dependent children and maintain focus on building and strengthening family unity. By teaching families about the importance of living and working together, each individual has the support that enables them to reach his or her highest potential. Mission: The mission of Mercy House is to provide food, clothes, and shelter to homeless families with depedent children in the Harrisonburg, Virginia area in a safe community while providing services to help overcome the barriers leading to homelessness. Website: http://www.themercyhouse.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1 MILE |
Monday-Thursday 3:30 PM-5:00 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Homelessness & Affordable Housing Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications Education Economic Development |
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| Middle School Visit Program MVP | Harrisonburg | Data Entry Volunteer | Service-learners will be helping with research, data entry, as well as digital media work for advertising. Mainly involves working with social media. DISTANCE FROM JMU: On Campus Opportunity |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM (Do not need to be availible for the whole time- 60 minute blocks are OK) | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Technology & Communications Education Child Care & Youth Development |
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| Middle School Visit Program MVP | Harrisonburg | Program Volunteer | Service-learners will serve as informal tour guides, welcome session student panelists, and general role models who are willing to talk casually to our visitors about college life as they enjoy their JMU experience. Our goal is to have a 10:1 student/volunteer ratio to create a sense of community. DISTANCE FROM JMU: On Campus Opportunity |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM (Do not need to be availible for the whole time- 60 minute blocks are OK) | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Technology & Communications 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 Bridges Immigrant Resource Center** | Harrisonburg | Special Events Assistant** | Service-learners will assist staff in planning community events. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.6 mile |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Technology & Communications Economic Development |
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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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| New Directions Center | Staunton | Shelter Internship Opportunity | New Directions Center Inc. is a non-profit community organization devoted to diminishing the occurrence and impact of emotional, physical, and sexual violence in Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County. Mission: New Directions Center Inc. is a non-profit community organization working to reduce the impact and occurrence of domestic and sexual violence by providing support services and raising community awareness on the issue of violence. Website: https://www.newdirectionscenter.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 26.9 MILES |
Flexible | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Domestic Violence Intervention Education Technology & Communications |
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| New Directions Center | Staunton | Volunteer | New Directions Center Inc. is a non-profit community organization devoted to diminishing the occurrence and impact of emotional, physical, and sexual violence in Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County. Mission: New Directions Center Inc. is a non-profit community organization working to reduce the impact and occurrence of domestic and sexual violence by providing support services and raising community awareness on the issue of violence. Website: https://www.newdirectionscenter.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 26.9 MILES |
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Domestic Violence Intervention Education Technology & Communications |
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| On the Road Collaborative | Harrisonburg | Academic Coach | On the Road Collaborative is a non-profit empowerment organization that sets middle and high school youth on the road to college and career. Mission: To empower young people to fulfill their promise Website: https://www.ontheroadcollaborative.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.7 MILES |
Monday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM or 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM OR 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Thursday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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 | Health/Wellness Volunteer | On the Road Collaborative is a non-profit empowerment organization that sets middle and high school youth on the road to college and career. Mission: To empower young people to fulfill their promise Website: https://www.ontheroadcollaborative.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.7 MILES |
Wednesday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM OR 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 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. 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 Monday through Thursday 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
Semester | Disability Services Public Health Education Child Care & Youth Development |
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| Overcoming Barriers | Harrisonburg | Helping Hands | 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. Website: http://empowerment3.jmu.edu/overcoming_barriers.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: Varies (personal transportation or carpooling required) |
Varies; between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday | 10+ hours | 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 |
Wednesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (might need to be there after 8 to help clean up.) | 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. 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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| 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's Assistant/Tutor | Pleasant Valley Elementary School has opportunities for service learners to assist with small group tutoring and/or individual tutoring in any class setting helping to improve reading and math skills. Service learners will play games with students DISTANCE FROM JMU: 3.9 MILES |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-3:00PM | 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 | Reading Road Show- Gus Bus Volunteer | The Reading Road Show, more affectionally known as the Gud 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. Mission: To promote literacy through a mobile program providing story time, activities, and book checkout to children and their families. To strengthen communities with regular visits to underserved neighborhoods, connecting families to local resources and distributing food through a collaboration with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Website: http://www.iihhs.jmu.edu/thegusbus/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.1 miles & various neighborhoods **Having own transportation is requested for Gus Bus programs** |
Monday-Thursday 4:00 PM-7:00 PM | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Food Security |
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| Reading Road Show- Gus Bus | Harrisonburg | Afterschool Enrichment Program at Stone Spring Elementary | The Reading Road Show, more affectionally known as the Gud 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. Mission: To promote literacy through a mobile program providing story time, activities, and book checkout to children and their families. To strengthen communities with regular visits to underserved neighborhoods, connecting families to local resources and distributing food through a collaboration with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Website: http://www.iihhs.jmu.edu/thegusbus/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.1 miles & various neighborhoods **Having own transportation is requested for Gus Bus programs** |
Monday-Thursday 4:00 PM-5:30 PM | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Food Security |
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| Reading Road Show- Gus Bus | Harrisonburg | In-Home Tutors | The Reading Road Show, more affectionally known as the Gud 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. Mission: To promote literacy through a mobile program providing story time, activities, and book checkout to children and their families. To strengthen communities with regular visits to underserved neighborhoods, connecting families to local resources and distributing food through a collaboration with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Website: http://www.iihhs.jmu.edu/thegusbus/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.1 miles & various neighborhoods **Having own transportation is requested for Gus Bus programs** |
varying times Monday-Thursday for IN Home Tutors | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Food Security |
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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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| Self-Placement | Self-Placement | This option is for students that already have an established service opportunity that has been pre-approved by their professor/coordinator. If you select this option, be sure to include what organization you are serving with in the other section of your registration. |
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| SPCA | Harrisonburg | Pet Socializer Volunteers | Pet socializers provide enrichment for pets awaiting adoption through humane handling and training along with general love. All volunteers must complete a safety and logistics orientation prior to service, which they can sign up for online here: https://www.rhspca.org/volunteer.html. After orientation, volunteers can focus on socializing pets onsite or participate in adoption showcases. | Mon-Sat 10:30-3:30 onsite, varies on weekends for showcases | Community Wellness and Environment Animal Welfare Education |
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| Spotswood Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Teacher Assistant - Head Start | Spotswood Head Start is a program for at-risk children and has opportunities for service learners to instruct and supervise in a early childhood special education classroom. Spanish speakers would be exceptionally helpful and appreciated. Within walking distance from campus. www.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/swood/main.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.8 miles |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM | Semester | Early and Elementary Education Exceptional Education |
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| Spotswood Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Facility Maintenance | Assist with maintaining the garden, cleaning windows, general landscaping, and safety. | Flexible 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Varies | Early and Elementary Education Exceptional Education |
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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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| The First Tee Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Youth Golf Program Assistant | Service-learners will be asked to help us run our classes. Golf experience is not required. They will need to be comfortable working with kids ages 5-17. They may also need to assist with marketing, data-entry, and other aspects of running a non-profit. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.9 miles |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Community Wellness and Environment |
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| The First Tee Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Resource Development Assistant | Service-learners will be asked to assist organization with implementation and facilitation of fundraising plans. | Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM | Varies | Youth Empowerment Services Community Wellness and Environment |
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| Valley Mission | Staunton | After School Tutoring | Service-learners will work with children (both preschool aged and school aged) ; this includes homework help, reading to the children, craft activities, etc. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 26.7 miles |
Mon-Thurs 3:00PM-5:00PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Homelessness & Affordable Housing Food Security Economic Development Education Child Care & Youth Development Public Health Technology & Communications |
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| Valley Mission | Staunton | Assisting with Children's Chapel Services | Service-learners will engage in reading, role playing, and arts & crafts projects based on a theme in biblical scripture with the children. Each activity is designed to engage the children in spiritual enlightenment in a fun interactive manner. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 26.7 miles |
Thurs 6:30PM-7:30PM and Sun 1:00PM-2:00PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Homelessness & Affordable Housing Food Security Economic Development Education Child Care & Youth Development Public Health Technology & Communications |
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| Valley Mission | Staunton | Life Skills Coaching | Service-learners will assist with life skills group that will address topics such as hygiene, healthy relationships, money management, etc.Each topic is presented in either a power point and/or hand-out which allow for interaction with the residents. The groups are designed to connect the residents with community resources, help them identify with some personal issues, and to empower them to setting goals/priorities and being responsible. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 26.7 miles |
Wed 9:00AM-11:00AM | Varies | Community Wellness and Environment Homelessness & Affordable Housing Food Security Economic Development Education Child Care & Youth Development Public Health Technology & Communications |
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| Valley Mission | Staunton | Front Office Assistance | Service-learners will answer the phone and complete light paperwork, and other projects as assigned. Also assisting with processing donation arrivals (perishables, stores items, cleaning supplies). DISTANCE FROM JMU: 26.7 miles |
Mon-Fri 1:00PM-4:30PM | Varies | Community Wellness and Environment Homelessness & Affordable Housing Food Security Economic Development Education Child Care & Youth Development Public Health Technology & Communications |
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| Valley Program for Aging Services | Harrisonburg | Social/Recreational Helper | 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 8:30AM-4:30PM | 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 Cooperative Extension | Harrisonburg | Program Planning Assistant-Nutrition & Food Safety | Service learners will assist with program planning with nutrition and food safety programming - great for students interested in dietetics! Www.ext.vt.edu DISTANCE FROM JMU: 4.4 miles |
Varies Mon-Fri | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Education Public Health Food Security Economic Development |
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| Virginia Cooperative Extension | Harrisonburg | Financial Literacy | Service learners will assist with program planning with financial literacy programming. Great placement for finance students! Www.ext.vt.edu Distance from JMU-4.4 miles |
Varies Mon-Fri | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Education Public Health Food Security Economic Development |
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| Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community | Harrisonburg | Life Enrichment Assitant | 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 | Service-learnes may be entering data, mailings, event set-up and tear-down, quilt folding, online research, etc. as abilities and interests allow. Must commit to at least 5 hours a week for a full semester OR 8 hours a week for half a semester. 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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| Waterman Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Teacher's Assistant Exceptional Ed | Service-learners will be helping the teacher with what is needed, interacting with the children and acting as a positive role model. Www.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/water/waterindex.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.3 miles |
Mon-Fri 8:45AM-1:00PM | Semester | Exceptional Education Early and Elementary Education Education Child Care & Youth Development Disability Services Technology & Communications |
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| Waterman Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Teacher Helper | Making copies, listening to students read, putting books together, filing student information into folders, etc.. | anytime between 8:25 - 3:50 | Short Term | Exceptional Education Early and Elementary Education Education Child Care & Youth Development Disability Services 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. 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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