Partner Agency Directory

Agency	Location	Opportunity	Details	ServiceHours	Tags
Avante at Harrisonburg	Harrisonburg	Activities Assistant	Service-learners will provide assistance with group activities, one on one social visits, such as board games, reading, visiting/talking, crafts, and cards, or assist with outings in the community including bowling, restaurants, movies or shopping, read to residents, share a talent. TB TEST REQUIRED DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.1 miles **MUST contact Vickie via email to reserve your spot for which orientation you are planning on attending TB Test is REQUIRED**	Monday-Sunday 8:30 am-8 pm	Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health
Avante at Harrisonburg	Harrisonburg	Therapy Volunteer	Service-learners will assist with rehab ***PT and OT students only or Pre OT & PT	Vary	Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health
Avante at Harrisonburg	Harrisonburg	Special Group Events	Service-learners may come together as a group and offer a special event for the residents of a skilled care and rehabilitation facility. Events may be include but are not limited to art projects, music, bingo, crafts, dance, special theme party ie. Valentines Day, Martin Luther King Day.	M-Sunday 8:30-9 pm	Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health
Big Brothers Big Sisters	Harrisonburg	Mentor Must be Pre-Approved*	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! Easiest way to apply is online. Go to: www.bbbshr.org and click Volunteer. A representative from the office will contact you within the month! Any questions, please e-mail your service coordinator.	Site-Based: Mon-Fri 11:00AM-1:00PM or 4:00PM-6:00PM Community Based: Varies with each little and their family	Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank	Verona	Food Recovery Volunteer	* Sort salvaged food and non-food donations for distribution* Assist with required quality inspections of salvaged food and check that food is suitable for distribution* Pack food boxes or bags for pick-up (PIN) or distribution* Repackage and sort fresh produce* Sort and inspect donations from food drives* Clean donated product for redistribution* Ensure food distribution room and all storage space is clean and tidy each day"	9am - 12 pm and 1pm - 4pm	Community Wellness and Environment Food Security
Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham	Harrisonburg	Volunteer Aide	Volunteer BGCHR has many volunteer opportunities available. We work with local universities to help students fulfil their class volunteer requirements. Power Hour Assistants: Volunteers are needed in assisting with our Power Hour program. This program is designed for youth to spend time working on homework for 45 minutes to an hour during their time at the Club. Core Program Assistants: Volunteers are needed to help in our five core area programs which include: Character and Leadership Development; Health and Life Skills; Sports, Fitness and Recreation; Arts and Crafts; Education and Career Development. Within these core areas, specific programs are run that staff need assistance with. If you have an interest in a particular field, please inform us at the Volunteer Orientation, and we will try to place you in that area if possible. We also offer internships to local students. Core Program Assistants: 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. Technology Assistants: This position would help with the technological part of our organization. Assist in computer programming, software backup, etc. *Must get a background check and fill out online application prior to going Other BGC: Mountain View, Pleasant Valley, South River, Plains, Ottobine all under 30 minutes	Mon-Fri 3:00PM-6:30PM Must commit to at least 1-2 hours per visit	Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement
Bridgewater Child Care Center	Bridgewater	Day Care	Service learners are needed for before and after school assistants and tutoring. They associate and monitor with the children. They play games, listen, mediate and assist with homework. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 9.5 MILES	Mon-Fri 3:15PM-6:00PM	Early and Elementary Education Child Care & Youth Development Education
Bridgewater Retirement Community	Bridgewater	Restorative Care Helper	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! Requires commitment of 15 hours or more. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 9.4 miles	Mon-Fri 9:00AM-11:30AM and 1:00PM-4:00PM	Aging and Health Services
Bridgewater Retirement Community	Bridgewater	More Than Words Volunteer	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. Requires commitment of 15 hours or more. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 9.4 miles	Open Hours: Mon-Sun 1:00PM-5:00PM	Aging and Health Services
Bridgewater Retirement Community	Bridgewater	Beauty Shop Escorts	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. Requires commitment of 15 hours or more. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 9.4 miles	Tues-1:00PM-4:00PM, Thurs-8:30AM-11:30AM and 1:00PM-4:00PM, and Wed-1:00PM-4:00PM	Aging and Health Services
Bridgewater Retirement Community	Bridgewater	Bingo Helpers	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. Requires commitment of 15 hours or more. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 9.4 miles	Mon 10:00AM-11:30AM	Aging and Health Services
Brookdale at Harrisonburg	Harrisonburg	Service-Learner	Service-learners will assist with daily activities (bingo, nail care, trivia, music, reminiscing, special events, newspaper reading, exercise, devotions, etc). They will assist during mealtimes if they come during a scheduled meal. (Service-learners should try to avoid this as it is not the purpose of this partnership). They will assist with outings in the community (riding along, supporting staff). Service-learners will spend time with residents during "downtime" reading, talking, etc. in common areas DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.4 miles	Mon-Fri 8:30AM-11:00AM and 1:00PM-4:30PM Weekends as scheduled.	Aging and Health Services
Cat's Cradle	Harrisonburg	Cleaning Volunteer at PetSmart Adoption Center	Service-learners will clean cubes where cats stay at PetSmart, clean litter boxes, change food and water, enrich, play with and socialize cats, post cats to instagram, twitter and snapchat, let people who are interested in adopting meet the cats, and hand out applications for those interested in adopting, fostering, or volunteering. Minimum commitment is 3 hours per week.	Monday-Sunday: Morning cleaning shift is 9-11, Evening cleaning shift is either 5-6, 6-7 or 7-8. Mid-day shifts also available on request	Community Wellness and Environment Animal Welfare Environment & Sustainability
Cat's Cradle	Harrisonburg	Lobby Attendant	Service-learners will greet people in the lobby, explain mission and programs to the public, monitor children with cats (once we have cats on premises), assist with Instagram updates, help organize and clean. Minimum commitment is 3 hours per week. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.9 miles	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 12-6 p.m.	Community Wellness and Environment Animal Welfare Environment & Sustainability
Cat's Cradle	Harrisonburg	Adoption Event Counselor	Service-learners will help set up and take down the tables and cages for the adoption event, assist prospective adopters in filling out applications, speaking to people about the services we provide to the community, and creating interest for volunteers and fosters, help people gently handle and get to know the cats at the event, and speak about the personality and specifics of each cat. Minimum commitment is 3 hours per week.	Friday 4:30 to 7:30, Saturday 9:30 to 5:30	Community Wellness and Environment Animal Welfare Environment & Sustainability
Cat's Cradle	Harrisonburg	Graphic Design And Web Content Upkeep	Service-learners will help add and remove available cats to our website, and cross post to several others. They might also help create adoption promo fliers, and experience with Photoshop or GIMP would be incredibly helpful as much assistance is needed with editing photos of cats for the website. Minimum commitment is 3 hours per week.	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 12-6pm, and more off-site if volunteer has a laptop or desktop computer.	Community Wellness and Environment Animal Welfare Environment & Sustainability
Churchville Elementary	Churchville	Classroom Volunteer	The service-learner will be expected to work with elementary school students in grades 1-5 in the afterschool program. They will be assisting individual and small groups of students with homework and other duties as assigned by the teacher. Www.augusta.k12.va.us -- select Churchville DISTANCE FROM JMU: 30.8 miles Distance from JMU = 24.2 miles Approx. Travel Time = 40 mins.	3:30-5:00	Exceptional Education Early and Elementary Education Child Care & Youth Development Education
CWS Refugee Resettlement Program	Harrisonburg	Reception Assistance	Only if fluent in Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, or French* Assist in the front office with greeting people, answering phone calls, and other clerical duties.		Community Wellness and Environment Bilingual Community Engagement Child Care & Youth Development Education Public Health Multicultural Awareness Economic Development
EJC Arboretum at JMU	Harrisonburg	Garden Volunteer	Service-learners will assist staff with all aspects of garden maintenance - weeding, planting, mulching, watering, leaf raking in fall, snow removal in winter, greenhouse work, plant sales, event setup and other projects. We have occasional need for help with data entry, social media, marketing, and other indoor projects, but the vast majority of our need is for outdoors help. Www.jmu.edu/arboretum/main.html 10 Hour minimum. DISTANCE FROM JMU: On Campus Opportunity (near East Campus)	Tues-Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM; two hour minimum shift starting at either 8:00am, 10:30am or 1:00pm	Community Wellness and Environment
EJC Arboretum at JMU	Harrisonburg	Tour Guide	Volunteers are trained to assist with educational tours and programs for pre-K & elementary school students. Requires 30 hour commitment.	Varies	Community Wellness and Environment
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.	9:30 til 3:30
Elon W. Rhodes Early Learning Center	Harrisonburg	Playground Helper	JMU student would assist with outside play. 11:30 til 12:00 and/or 1:45 til 2:15. Outside play could involve traditional playground equipment, balls, tricycles, or other outside games.	Daily M-F 11:30 - 12:00 and/or 1:45 - 2:15
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 12:30 til 1:30. This could be paired with the playground helper or classroom helper if you needed more hours.	Daily 12:30 -1:30
Explore More Discovery Museum	Harrisonburg	Hands-On Volunteer	"Interacting with Children: Show the children how to properly and safely use the exhibits. Suggest areas or activities the children might enjoy trying.Supervising and Maintaining Exhibits: This means you will walk around from exhibit to exhibit, restocking supplies and making sure the museum is clean and safe.Preparing Materials / Supplies for Special Events: You might be asked to cut things out, assemble packets, blow up balloons or any number of other fun jobs to help us prepare for special events like birthday parties, field trips, workshops, etc."	2 hour shifts between the hours of Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 - 5:00	Early and Elementary Education Child Care & Youth Development
Explore More Discovery Museum	Harrisonburg	STEM Program Intern	The Program Intern will be an assistant coach for the Jr. First LEGO League team of six elementary age children. Students will provide guidance, structure, encouragement, and most of all, a fun experience for the team! This position will offer practical experience teaching an after-school enrichment program in the Museum's rich learning environment.	Every Monday, January 29 - April 23 from 5:30 - 8:00 PM	Early and Elementary Education Child Care & Youth Development
First Choice Home Health & Hospice	Harrisonburg	Hospice Volunteer	Assists hospice patients/families by providing: companionship, light meal prep, reading, playing music, singing and other noncare related tasks as directed by volunteer coordinator.	any day that fits students schedule	Aging and Health Services
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.	Youth Empowerment Services
Friendship Industries and Able Solutions	Harrisonburg	Service-Learner	Service Learners will interact with employees while on the production floor, during breaks and lunch or in a small setting for skill building. With supports from supervisory staff Service Learners must : • Maintain confidentiality and interact respectfully with employees and staff. • Model appropriate work place behaviors in both speech and actions. • Work independently with employees on the production floor or in break room. • Communicate with employees so that their understanding and skills are enhanced. • Reinforce work skills and customer service by focusing on task, producing a quality product and respecting coworkers. • Communicate pertinent information to supervisory staff. **Students must apply to this placement, and it is not guaranteed that you will be placed here because you must be accepted through the application. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 3 MILES	Mon-Fri 8:00AM-2:00PM	Disability Services
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 childrenâ€™s books in retail areaPrepare a manual for future volunteers"	M-F 9:30-5:00	Community Wellness and Environment
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	Community Wellness and Environment
Gift & Thrift	Harrisonburg	Gift & Thrift Associate - Communication, Marketing	Produce a brief sustainable marketing video to be viewed by people entering our building including:MCC informatio,Donation information,Volunteer informatin, 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	Community Wellness and Environment
Gus Bus-Office of Children and Youth	Harrisonburg	Afterschool Program at Spotswood Elementary	Afterschool Enrichment Programs aSpotswood Elementary School (1½ hour commitment, once a week), volunteers will assist instructors with weekly lesson plans and activities, in addition to homework help	M-Th from 4-5:30,	Youth Empowerment Services
Gus Bus-Office of Children and Youth	Harrisonburg	Afterschool Enrichment Program at Stone Spring Elementary	Afterschool Enrichment Programs at Stone Spring Elementa School (1½ hour commitment, once a week), volunteers will assist instructors with weekly lesson plans and activities, in addition to homework help.	M-Th from 4-5:30	Youth Empowerment Services
Gus Bus-Office of Children and Youth	Harrisonburg	School-based Tutoring (Stone Spring and Spotswood)	School-based Tutoring at Stone Spring Elementary and Spotswood Elementary School (1 hour commitment, once or twice a week), volunteers will work with students in a group setting at school to assist with homework and practice reading		Youth Empowerment Services
Gus Bus-Office of Children and Youth	Harrisonburg	In-Home Tutors	In-Home Tutoring (1-2 hour commitment, once or twice a wek) We strive to pair program participants with an in-home tutor throughout the course of the school year to assist them with homework in their home during the evening. This opportunity requires a strong commitment from tutors, as well as an additional training.	varying times M-Th for IN Home Tutors	Youth Empowerment Services
Gus Bus-Office of Children and Youth	Harrisonburg	Reading Road Show- Gus Bus Volunteer	On the Gus Bus at neighborhood stops (3 hour commitment, once a week), service-learners will work with students in neighborhoods throughout Harrisonburg City and Page County. Students visit the Gus Bus weekly to check-in/out books, practice reading, listen to stories, complete literacy activities, and receive food bags. Volunteers will assist the literacy specialists on the Gus Bus.	M-Th from 4-7	Youth Empowerment Services
Harrisonburg Farmer's Market	Harrisonburg	Event Volunteers	Service-learners will help vendors with whatever they need (moving supplies, helping to sell goods, etc), helping at customer service desk, and other tasks. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.8 mile	Tues and Sat 8:00AM-1:00PM (April-November) Sat 9:00AM-1:00PM (December-March)	Community Wellness and Environment
Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center	Harrisonburg	Activity Director	1:1 room visits, helping with crafts, board games etc.	M-F 9 am till 12 pm and 2 pm till 5 pm	Aging and Health Services Community Wellness and Environment
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	Youth Empowerment Services Community Wellness and Environment
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 â€œCanteen Program.â€ We are asking your organization to 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.)	Disability Services
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	Early and Elementary Education
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	Aging and Health Services Community Wellness and Environment
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	Exceptional Education
Lacey Springs Elementary School	Bridgewater	Title I/TLC Reading Specialists	Work in classrooms with students to provide small group or one on one support with guidance from the teacher in reading, writing, math, or content.	Anytime, 8:30-3:00	Early and Elementary Education
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	Early and Elementary Education
Mercy House	Harrisonburg	Sorter	Service learners will help sort clothes, keep store clean, provide services to the customers at the Mercy House Thrift Store. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1 mile	Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:30PM	Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services
Mercy House	Harrisonburg	Daycare	Service-learners will provide childcare for children at the day care; Service-learners must come at the same time and day each week. Only 2 service-learners volunteering at one time. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1 mile	Mon-Fri 9:00AM- 12:00PM, 12:00PM-3:00PM, or 3:00PM-5:00PM	Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services
Mercy House	Harrisonburg	Afterschool Tutor	Service-learners will work as a school tutor and help children with homework; they must stay full two hours and MUST COME SAME DAY every week. Only 2-3 service-learners volunteering at once. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1 mile	Mon-Thurs 3:30PM-5:00PM	Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services
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)	Youth Empowerment Services
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. May involve 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)	Youth Empowerment Services
Montevideo Middle School	Penn Laird	PE & Art Student Support FRIDAYS*	Assist students with special needs participate in Physical Education and Art lessons. Classes change daily. Service-learners may assist with Phys. Ed class one day and Art class the next time they serve, so comfortability assisting with both is required. Distance: 8 miles	Fridays 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.	Exceptional Education
Montevideo Middle School	Penn Laird	PE & Art Student Support THURSDAYS*	Assist students with special needs participate in Physical Education and Art lessons. Classes change daily. Service-learners may assist with Phys. Ed class one day and Art class the next time they serve, so comfortability assisting with both is required. Distance: 8 miles	Thursday 11:30-12:30 p.m.	Exceptional Education
Montevideo Middle School	Penn Laird	PE & Art Student Support MONDAYS*	Assist students with special needs participate in Physical Education and Art lessons. Classes change daily. Service-learners may assist with Phys. Ed class one day and Art class the next time they serve, so comfortability assisting with both is required. Distance: 8 miles	Monday 11:30-12:30 p.m.	Exceptional Education
Montevideo Middle School	Penn Laird	PE & Art Student Support WEDNESDAYS*	Assist students with special needs participate in Physical Education and Art lessons. Classes change daily. Service-learners may assist with Phys. Ed class one day and Art class the next time they serve, so comfortability assisting with both is required. Distance: 8 miles	Wednesdays 11:30-12:30 p.m.	Exceptional Education
Montevideo Middle School	Penn Laird	PE & Art Student Support TUESDAYS*	Assist students with special needs participate in Physical Education and Art lessons. Classes change daily. Service-learners may assist with Phys. Ed class one day and Art class the next time they serve, so comfortability assisting with both is required. Distance: 8 miles	Tuesdays 11:30-12:30 p.m.	Exceptional Education
Mountain View Elementary School	Harrisonburg	After School Reading Tutoring Program	"The after-school tutoring program seeks to provide quality, after-school reading instruction to students who have fallen significantly behind their peers in reading. It is our experience that students who participate in one-on-one tutoring programs are able to make significant gains in reading achievement. Tutored children, on average, can gain over a year of reading achievement.Target population: 2nd & 3rd graders who are below grade level in reading."	Mondays & Wednesdays on School Operating Days 3:00-4:00	Early and Elementary Education
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	Community Wellness and Environment
New Directions Center	Staunton	Volunteer	"New Directions Center, Inc. believes that only a coordinated community effort will bring about the social change needed to end domestic and sexual violence. Volunteers represent a substantial part of our agency and are a key piece of our community efforts to reduce the impact and occurrence of violence. We offer a 32 hour training seminar on the topics of domestic violence, sexual assault, crisis intervention, child abuse and more so that by the end our volunteers will feel well equipped to help survivors of violence. For those of you not interested in going through our 32 hours of training and are just looking for one time projects to help out, there are a variety of opportunities. We've had groups come in and clean the shelter, organize donations, help coordinate events, provide general office support, etc. If this sounds like something that interests you more, please feel free to contact us. "	M-F 9-5	Community Wellness and Environment
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 studentâ€™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	Youth Empowerment Services
Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center	Front Royal	Environmental Education Instructor	"Â· Facilitation of various environmental education classes to include stream studies, discovery hike, ornithology and wildlife studiesÂ· Facilitation of various outdoor education classes to include archery, air riflery and canoeingÂ· Maintain accurate records, inventory, and function of all equipment and suppliesÂ· Maintain a clean and organized program areaÂ· Being a positive role model for youth at all timesÂ· Must be able to work independently and collaborativelyÂ· Ability to work active days outside in the elementsÂ· Naturalist/experiential education training and experience preferredÂ· 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	Youth Empowerment Services
Oasis Preschool and Daycare	Harrisonburg	Classroom Assistant	Service-Learners will be working with children, helping with the children's daily activiites, play, and reading. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 3.2 miles	Mon-Fri 6:30AM-6:00PM	Early and Elementary Education Community Wellness and Environment
On the Road Collaborative	Harrisonburg	Academic Coach	Service learners may be tutoring (Help with homework/reading), Mentoring (positive role model), Recruitment (Visiting students at lunches, making phone calls home, Parent Engagement(help hosting parent nights), Special Events (such as our learning showcase), communicating with students and parents whose primary language is not English. Service-learners will serve as a positive adult role model for students, including having informal conversations about the college experience. On the Road Collaborative takes place at Skyline Middle School. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2 miles	Mon 3:00PM-4:00PM or 4:00PM-5:00PM Tues 3:00PM-4:00PM Wed 3:00PM-4:00PM OR 4:00PM-5:00PM Thurs 3:00PM-4:00PM	Youth Empowerment Services
On the Road Collaborative	Harrisonburg	Health/Wellness Volunteer	Recruitment (Visiting students at lunches, making phone calls home, Parent Engagement(help hosting parent nights), Special Events (such as our learning showcase), communicating with students and parents whose primary language is not English. Service-learners will serve as a positive adult role model for students, including having informal conversations about the college experience.	Wed 3:00PM-4:00PM OR 4:00PM-5:00PM	Youth Empowerment Services
Our Community Place	Harrisonburg	Translator	Volunteer would be proficient in Spanish and English and would be available during the hours that OCP is open to help communicate with general conversations, mediations, meetings, etc. Translating documents from English to Spanish would be helpful as well.	Monday 9-2, Tuesday 9-2, Wednesday 9-2, Thursday 3-8, Friday 10-1:30	Community Wellness and Environment
Our Community Place	Harrisonburg	Website Maintenance Volunteer	Weekly website updates. Additions to website. Maintenance.	Monday 9-5, Wednesday 9-5, Thursday 9-5	Community Wellness and Environment
Overcoming Barriers	Harrisonburg	Helping Hands	Service-learners will provide one on one support to individuals with disabilities during PE/Adapted PE classes in City and County Schools DISTANCE FROM JMU: Varies (personal transportation or carpooling required)	Varies; between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday	Disability Services
Overcoming Barriers	Harrisonburg	Mentor	Service-learners will serve with a mentee in which they are expected to mentor for a full ten weeks. Overcoming Barriers programs are one hour, each week, in which students are expected to attend. During this time students are required to interact with, educate, and support their mentee in any way possible. 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.	Disability Services
Patchwork Pantry	Harrisonburg	Kitchen Support	Works with the Kitchen Supervisor to bag up groceries for clients. From 6 pm to 7 get donated food ready and then after 7 fills orders for USDA food. Will help with putting food away and cleaning up kitchen at the end of the night.	Wednesday 6 pm - 8 pm (might need to be there after 8 to help clean up.	Community Wellness and Environment
Patchwork Pantry	Harrisonburg	Interviewers	"Question , review files of clients Spanish and English.... Example : Has your address changed from last visit? Do you still have same persons living with you? Are you working? "	Wednesday from 6-8pm	Community Wellness and Environment
Patchwork Pantry	Harrisonburg	Carts and name caller	"Helps clients to get food to their cars using grocery carts. Will need to be able to lift heavy bags and maneuver groceries carts. One person is needed to call clients names as the groceries are ready. Needs to be confident to try saying names that might be hard to pronounce. . "	6:30 - 8 ish on Wed. for the entire semester. Could come early to help with set up if need more hours.	Community Wellness and Environment
Plains Area Day Care Program	Broadway	Classroom Helper	Crafts, centers, art and playground	9:30-12	Early and Elementary Education
Pleasant Valley Elementary School	Harrisonburg	Teacher's Assistant/Tutor	Plains 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	Early and Elementary Education
Ride with Pride	Staunton	Lesson Volunteer	Lesson Volunteers 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 students 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 how have trouble with balance or focus, while leaders will help keep the horse moving correctly until the student is ready to be independent.	There are a variety of lesson times throughout the week (Monday-Friday) and volunteers can sign up for as many lessons as they would like.	Disability Services
Salvation Army	Harrisonburg	Office Assistant	Service-learners will assist in answering phones, filing, assisting with bulk mailings, organizing inventory. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.9 miles	M-F 9AM- 4PM	Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services
Salvation Army	Harrisonburg	Shelter Assistant	Service-learners will help with meal services, filing, cleaning, etc.. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.9 miles	Mon-Sat 9:00AM-7:00PM	Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services
Second Home	Harrisonburg	Office Administrative Helper	Service-learners will help with administrative tasks including data entry, typing, mailing, filing, developing computer programs to help streamline administrative tasks. Must volunteer at least 2 hours per week. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.8 miles	Mon-Fri 1pm-4pm	Youth Empowerment Services
Second Home	Harrisonburg	Homework and Play Time Helper	Service-learners will help children grades K - 5 with homework, reading, and other academic activities. Help teachers supervise children during play time and join in with the children during their activities. Provide encouragement, and motivation to students and help them learn about good choices to hep reduce risky behaviors. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.8 miles	Mon-Fri 6:15AM-8:30AM, 3:30PM-6:00PM	Youth Empowerment Services
Second Home	Harrisonburg	Translator/Interpreter	Service-learners will translate documents to Spanish, interpret to Spanish at front desk, help with parent surveys and other paper work. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.8 miles	Mon.-Fri. 3pm-6pm	Youth Empowerment Services
Second Home	Harrisonburg	Project Helper	Service learners who are not able to commit to a regular schedule within our regular operating time or who prefer helping with individual projects. Projects may include supply or food drives, fundraising events, family meals, student stage production, among others.	Dependent on the Project	Youth Empowerment Services
Self-Placement		Self-Placement		TBD with Community Organization
Shenandoah Valley Head Start and Early Head Start	Fishersville	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.	M-F 8:30-1:30 (hours may vary depending on the center)
Shenandoah Valley Head Start and Early Head Start	Fishersville	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.	M-F 8:30-1:30 (hours may vary depending on the center)
Shenandoah Valley Head Start and Early Head Start	Fishersville	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.	M-F 8:30-1:30 (hours may vary depending on the center)
Shenandoah Valley Migrant Education Program	Harrisonburg	Volunteer Tutor	"Sessions will largely consist of helping students with their homework, but some tutors choose to prepare educational activities or games to do with their students as well. Tutoring sessions are conducted in the student's home 2 times a week for a minimum of one hour. "	M-TH 4:15-8:00	Community Wellness and Environment
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	Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services
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	Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services
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	Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services
Skyline Literacy	Harrisonburg	Volunteer Outreach Assistant	Service-learners will create and post flyers, assist with website updating. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 miles	Mon-Fri- Daytime Mon-Thurs-Evenings Sat 10:00AM-1:00PM	Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services
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	Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services
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	Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services
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
Sunnyside Retirement Community	Harrisonburg	Musical Entertainment	"There are several different avenues where our residents can benefit from your gift of music:-Piano playing as dinner music, sing-a-long activity, birthday party entertainment-Singing-Other instruments as dinner music/evening entertainment and the birthday party entertainment"	Varies	Aging and Health Services
Sunnyside Retirement Community	Harrisonburg	Activities Assistants	Service-learners will help invite residents to the activity and assist with anything needed throughout the duration of the activity. Inviting the residents may include just knocking on their door to remind them or inviting them and pushing their wheelchair to the activity location.	Activities schedule varies monthly; 9:30-11:15 and 1:30-3 are very common	Aging and Health Services
Sunnyside Retirement Community	Harrisonburg	Adopt-a-Grandparent Program	The adopt-a-grandparent program allows the service learner to be matched with a resident with similar interests or background in the hopes to create a deeper and more meaningful connection. This opportunity allows for self-scheduling (as long as the resident agrees). We ask students to make visits at least once a week with their "adopted grandparent." Guidelines for these visits will be discussed during the orientation process.	Schedule varies; once a week requirement	Aging and Health Services
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	Community Wellness and Environment
The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County	Harrisonburg	Volunteer	"Spend time with clients in center-based program assisting with skills, art projects, leisure activities, and tasks that earn pay for our individuals.Assist staff with our Community Engagement program. Teams of 1:3 ratio spend time in the community volunteering, participating in recreational activities, going out to eat, and exploring our community resources."	Program hours are 9:00 - 2:00 Monday thru Friday. Community Engagement program generally goes out for the day (9:30 - 1:30) so students who are able to commit this much time would be great for this program. Others who can only come for a couple hours can spend their time volunteering in the center-based program.	Disability Services
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	Community Wellness and Environment
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	Community Wellness and Environment
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	Community Wellness and Environment
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	Community Wellness and Environment
Valley Program for Aging Services	Harrisonburg	Office Assistant	Service learners will assist with general office duties such as answering the phone, filing, organizing computer work. They may also be asked to assist in leading programs at the Harrisonburg Senior Center.	Varies	Aging and Health Services
Vine & Fig - New Community Project	Harrisonburg	Community garden support	Work with us on our community gardens that support people who are low income or housing insecure.	T-W 8:30 am to 4 pm
Vine & Fig - New Community Project	Harrisonburg	Development of bicycle paths within the city of Harrisonburg	Support work to promote bicycle infrastructure and creation of alternative transportation for Harrisonburg. This may include speaking, media, fund raising, community organizing.
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	Community Wellness and Environment
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	Community Wellness and Environment
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	Aging and Health Services
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. www.vaquiltmuseum.org DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.5 miles	Tues-Sat 10:00AM-4:00PM	Community Wellness and Environment
Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind	Staunton	Dorm Assistant	Service learners will help students with homework and play games with them.	Mon - Thurs 4 pm - 8 pm	Disability Services Exceptional Education
Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind	Staunton	Classroom Volunteer	Service learners will provide support to the lead teacher. They may work 1-on-1 with students to provide extra help, faciliate arts and crafts, help teachers make copies, or help the music teacher.	Mon - Thurs 8 am - 3 pm, Fri 8 am - 11:30 am	Disability Services Exceptional Education
Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind	Staunton	Library Volunteer	Service learners will assist in the library with putting books on shelves, read to students, and assist with arts and crafts	Mon - Tues: 8 am - 3:30 pm, Wed 12 pm - 7:45 pm, Thurs 10 am - 7:45 pm, Fri 8 am - 11:30 am	Disability Services Exceptional Education
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	Exceptional Education Early and Elementary Education
Wilbur S. Pence Middle School	Dayton	Volunteer Coordination/7th Grade History Teacher	ASSISTING THE TEACHER WITH STUDENTS, IN EITHER SPECIAL ED OR ELL CLASSES.	Very Flexible	Youth Empowerment Services
WVPT Public Television	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, planning and organization and implementation of scheduled events. They can also be a wealth of information to us of how we can engage a younger audience. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.9 miles	Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30PM	Community Wellness and Environment

Community Service-Learning

Student Success Center
MSC 1011
738 S. Mason St.
Room Suite 2100
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807

csl@jmu.edu
540/568-6366
Fax: 540/568-6719

Office Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Student Staff: 10am-3pm