CSL Partner Agency Directory
| Agency | Location | Opportunity | Details | ServiceHours | Commitment | Distance | Tags |
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| Accordius (Formerly Curis) | 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. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.1 MILES |
Monday-Sunday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM 15-20 hours per semester |
Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health |
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| Accordius (Formerly Curis) | 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. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.1 miles |
Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 10 hours per semester |
Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health |
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| Accordius (Formerly Curis) | Harrisonburg | A | 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. 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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| American Cancer Society | Harrisonburg | Community and Office Assistant | Assist our office manager and community development managers in their day-to-day routine. This could be anything from data entry in the office, to updating our website and social media pages to making phone calls to participants and teams involved with Relay For Life, preparing bulk mailings and other office assigned work. Up to 20 hrs/week |
M-F 8:30am-5:00pm | Semester | ||
| Area 4 Special Olympics | Harrisonburg | Fall Semester Bowling Volunteer | Service-learners will assist adults with disabilities during their bowling skills practices. No previous bowling knowledge is required. September 14th-October 26th Tournament on October 26th Location: Valley Lanes DISTANCE FROM JMU: 3.1 MILES |
Sat 12:30PM-3:00PM | Semester | Disability Services |
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| Area 4 Special Olympics | Harrisonburg | Fall Semester Volleyball Volunteer | Service Learners will assist adults with disabilities during Volleyball practices. No previous volleyball knowledge is required. September 5th-October 24th, 2019 Location: Rec Center 305 S. Dogwood Drive, Harrisonburg Distance from Campus: 1.0 miles |
Thursdays 7:30-8:30 PM | Semester | Disability Services |
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| Big Brothers Big Sisters HRC | Harrisonburg | Mentor **Must be Pre-Approved*** | Big Brothers Big Sisters has been changing children's lives by matching them with caring adults to guide them on a path to success. THIS IS A 3 SEMESTER ACADEMIC COMMITMENT, not including the semester you interview. There are two different types of placements: Site Based: You will visit Little at their school for at least 1 hour a week, spending half your time on academic activities such as reading together, doing flash cards, and more. Then you spend the other half on relationship building activities-work on the computer together, eat lunch, draw pictures, or just talk about your favorite things. The important thing is simply the sharing! Community Based: Students will be paired one-on-one with a child and spend a reliable and consistent amount of time together per week in the community either sharing a favorite hobby, attending a JMU sporting event, exploring the local library, baking cookies together, running around the park, or anything else you can think of. BBBS really needs male mentors this year! Website: http://www.bbbshr.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 MILE |
Monday - Friday 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; 1 hour a week | Academic Year | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement |
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| 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 | Mission: Promoting an engaging lifestyle within our compassionate community. Interested in going into a health promotion field or enjoy encouraging others? Keeping our residents strong and independent is a primary focus at Bridgewater Retirement Community. Our Restorative Care program promotes range of motion and strength training activities to foster our residents’ independence. Service-learners will assist the Restorative Care Manager in carrying out programs, transporting residents the Restorative Care gym, and being their cheerleader! |
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-11:30 AM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM | Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health Arts Appreciation |
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| Bridgewater Retirement Community | Bridgewater | Beauty Shop Escorts | Mission: Promoting an engaging lifestyle within our compassionate community. Who doesn’t like getting pampered? Help make someone’s day special. Enjoy getting to know our Bridgewater Retirement Community residents while transporting them to our new beauty salon. |
Tuesday- Thursday 9:00 AM-11:30 AM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM | Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health Arts Appreciation |
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| Bridgewater Retirement Community | Bridgewater | More Than Words Volunteer | Mission: Promoting an engaging lifestyle within our compassionate community. Where words fail, music speaks. Do you have a musical talent you would be willing to share to enhance the quality of life for residents of BRC? This volunteer opportunity is open to Music Majors/Minors or individuals who have a passion for music. Bring in your instrument, use a piano in one of our households or bring your voice to lead a hymn sing. Volunteer hours are flexible; groups are also welcome to join in on this volunteer opportunity. Website: https://www.brcliving.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 9.4 miles |
Hours are Flexible | Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health Arts Appreciation |
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| Bridgewater Retirement Community | Bridgewater | Senior Needs Assessment Volunteer | Bridgewater Retirement Community (BRC) is partnering with Valley Program for Aging Services and Holleran, an independent research and consulting firm, to conduct an in-depth community needs assessment with regard to seniors in the City of Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, and Augusta County. One aspect of this survey, will gather demographic and data by surveying resident 65+ who live in these areas. Between August 12 and September 30 we need volunteers would be interested in helping us survey residents within our community at set community locations( libraries, senior centers, etc.) Volunteers would assist Seniors Citizens, as needed, with completing the survey on a tablet. | Times/Locations/Dates TBD Requires 10+ hours |
Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health Arts Appreciation |
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| Brookdale at Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Program Coordinator | At Brookdale Harrisonburg every day is an opportunity for Brookdale associates to deeply connect with people in a profound and personal way. For our residents, we provide comfortable lifestyles and caring environments, with opportunities to improve wellness, fulfill lifelong wishes, and stay connected with friends and loved ones. Mission: It all starts with listening to and understanding the unmet needs of those we are talking with; their hopes and uncertainties for themselves or for loved ones. Then we partner with them to determine a solution designed to help enrich their lives. We believe that growing older doesn't mean the options for enjoying life have to shrink. Our philosophy is that we're all aging, but that should never keep us from living. Website: https://www.brookdale.com/en/communities/brookdale-harrisonburg.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.4 miles |
Monday-Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday & Sunday 10:00AM - 2:00PM |
Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health |
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| Brookdale at Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Fall Bazzar (OCTOBER) | Fall Bazzar Event Students will bake for event, set up craft displays, and assist as needed at the event. 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. Website: https://www.brookdale.com/en/communities/brookdale-harrisonburg.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.4 miles |
October 12th from 9:00AM - 3:00PM. | One Time | 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 | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Animal Welfare 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 9:30 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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| Emmanuel Episcopal Church Food Pantry | Harrisonburg | Food Pantry Volunteers | Assist people facing food insecurity with gaining immediate access to food at the pantry. *Do not need to commit to serving every week. |
Mondays 9:45 to 12 p.m. Tuesdays 9:45 to 12 p.m. |
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| Emmanuel Episcopal Church Food Pantry | Harrisonburg | Delivery Unloading Volunteers | Assist with unloading the truck of food from the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds. |
Every 3rd Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Varies | ||
| 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 |
Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 AM-5:00 PM; 2 hours a week minimum | Semester | Early and Elementary Education Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Farm at Willow Run of VMRC | Rockingham | Market Garden Farm Support | Ongoing Service: return weekly for regular tasks 10+ hours a week Students can expect to encounter a lot of diverse tasks and experiences on a market garden farm that grows seasonal produce for a continuing care retirement community. Seed starts, transplanting, cultivation, harvest, packaging and delivery and all tasks inbetween. Ability to be physically flexible to bend, crouch and move about low profile food crops in the field to the means to lidt up to 50 lbs safety, repeatedly. Indoor and outdoor a tvities about with fall and winter work inside greenhouse and high tunnel settings. Lots of work but loads of fun. TB test may be required by VMRC due to contact with food systems. |
M-F flexible hours mostly 8 am - 3 pm | Semester | ||
| First Choice Hospice | Harrisonburg | Hospice Volunteer | Home support and independent living go hand in hand. First Choice Home Health has the full range of services to provide reliable, attentive assistance in and out of the home. Combining genuine care with honesty, loyalty, and trustworthiness is the core of our values. Student volunteers will be visiting with hospice patients for a minimum of 1 hour per week, more if agreed upon. The volunteer may interact with patient by reading, singing, talking/listening, etc. After the visit, volunteer will complete clinical note form & submit by week's end. Website: http://www.firstchoiceharrisonburg.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: Varies |
Depending on patient/families' needs, Mon-Sun 10-7 | Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health |
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| First Choice Hospice | Harrisonburg | Hospice Volunteer | Home support and independent living go hand in hand. First Choice Home Health has the full range of services to provide reliable, attentive assistance in and out of the home. Combining genuine care with honesty, loyalty, and trustworthiness is the core of our values. Mission: First Choice Home Health & Hospice believes that better care begins at home and is committed to being a resource for at home healthcare. They offer a broad range of in-home services which can be provided nder Medicare, commercial insurance, or private pay. Website: http://www.firstchoiceharrisonburg.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: Varies |
Any day that fits students schedule | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health |
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| First Choice Hospice | Harrisonburg | Office Volunteer | Home support and independent living go hand in hand. First Choice Home Health has the full range of services to provide reliable, attentive assistance in and out of the home. Combining genuine care with honesty, loyalty, and trustworthiness is the core of our values. Student will help with clerical duties (filing, answering calls, etc.) in the office to ensure families get the best service. Website: http://www.firstchoiceharrisonburg.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: Varies |
One 2-hr block each week sometime Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. | Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health |
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| First Presbyterian Church Soup Kitchen | Harrisonburg | Soup Kitchen Volunteer | Help is needed to assist with food preparation and set up. We need people to come from 4:00pm to 5:45pm. Once guest arrive, volunteers are needed to serve food, drinks and desserts. After the meal is served, volunteers assist with table and kitchen clean up. The average meal consists of soup, sandwiches, fresh fruit and dessert. Occasionally there are special meals in conjunction with holidays. Regular attendance has been 40 – 55 guests. We are committed to serving our community. Our downtown location, along with our fellowship hall and full kitchen, allow us to provide services to the less fortunate in our community. Our Soup Kitchen provides meals every Tuesday and on special occasions to the hungry of our area. |
Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 5:45pm. | Semester | ||
| Fort Defiance High School | Fort Defiance | Reality Town | Volunteers will be sitting at a table hosting a "business" where junior class members must spend their allotted monthly salary to pay their bills. All business materials are provided. Volunteers simply interact with the student "customers" and have them deduct their fake money from their fake checkbook. | Friday afternoon, noon - 3:00. (date not yet finalized) Reality Town will be held in the FDHS gym on Thursday, November 7 from 11:30 - 3:30. |
One Time | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Economic Development |
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| Fort Defiance High School | Fort Defiance | Career Coaching | Volunteers will be sitting at a table hosting a "business" where junior class members must spend their allotted monthly salary to pay their bills. All business materials are provided. Volunteers simply interact with the student "customers" and have them deduct their fake money from their fake checkbook. | 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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| Gemeinschaft Home | Harrisonburg | Fundraising Assistant | Student would report to the chair of the fundraising committee to assist with tasks related to our 2020 fundraising campaign, including event planning, developing promotional materials (both print and online), and soliciting donations in various forms. Gemeinschaft Home is an innovative non-profit organization serving the community through residential and non-residential programs. MISSION: Gemeinschaft Home provides cutting edge therapeutic services to nonviolent offenders who have been released or diverted from incarceration in support of a transition to healthy community living. https://www.gemeinschafthome.org/ |
Varies 10+ hours a semester |
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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:Facebok, instagram, twitter. Whatever 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 20+ hours per semester, 2hours per week |
Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Child Care & Youth Development Education Technology & Communications Economic Development |
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| Great Oaks Academy | Harrisonburg | Cloud 9 Facilitator | Roles Service Learners will have include welcoming middle school students into a re-regulation space, teaching students strategies for self-management, and accompanying and encouraging students in their work. | 8:15 AM-3:30 PM; requires 2 hours per week | Semester | Bike | |
| Great Oaks Academy | Harrisonburg | Field Experience Coordinators | The role of the Service Learner is assistig with coordination of field experiences and trips for middle school students. Trips and experiences are Wednesday afternoons from 11:30-3:20. Coordination and set-up work can be done anytime during the week. We need staffing for the weekly 11:30-3:20 times and also during the week. | Wednesday 11:30 AM-3:20 PM; maximum of 4 hours per week | Semester | Bike | |
| Great Oaks Academy | Harrisonburg | Media and Promotions Coordinator | Roles for the Service Learner include updating the school webpage, curating and adding information to school Twitter feed and promoting school events in the local media. | Flexible; 2 hours a week | Semester | Bike | |
| Great Oaks Academy | Harrisonburg | Grant Writer | Primary roles of Service Learner includes researching grant opportunities and writing grants for experiential learning opportunities for Great Oak Academy students. | Flexible; commitment is flexible as well | Semester | Bike | |
| Harrisonburg Farmer's Market | Harrisonburg | Market Volunteer | 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) |
Semester | 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 | Project | Community Wellness and Environment Food Security Environment & Sustainability Agriculture Technology & Communications |
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| Harrisonburg Farmer's Market | Harrisonburg | SNAP Position | Raising awareness of the SNAP Matching Program, educating customers on nutrition and ways to use Market products. 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 Farmer's Market | Harrisonburg | Media & Newsletter 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 | Project | Community Wellness and Environment Food Security Environment & Sustainability Agriculture Technology & Communications |
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| Harrisonburg High School's 4T Nursery | Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg's 4T Program- Nursery Assistant | Service-learner responsibilities will include: playing with infants and toddlers, feeding babies bottles, rocking children to sleep, reading stories, changing diapers etc. The youngest child in the nursery is 6 weeks old and the oldest is 3 years old. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.9 MILES |
Mon-Fri 7:30AM-3:00PM Varies 2+ hours per week |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Community Wellness and Environment Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Harrisonburg International Festival | Event Volunteer | Participate in planning and execution of a successful event. Enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes, and sense of community that is the Harrisonburg International Festival! Our city is home to dozens of nationalities, languages, cuisines, and cultures, and at this event you will find an amazing array of ethnic food and dress, international entertainment, art, crafts, cultural displays, and vendor products. | |||||
| Harrisonburg Parks & Recreation Dept. | Harrisonburg | Assistant Youth Football Coach | Assistant Head Coach for Youth Flag Football League Teams practice at different locations. Games are all at Purcell Park. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.3 miles |
Flag: September 9 - October 16, M-TH 6-8pm Youth tackle: August 26 - October 24, M-TH 6-8pm Ideally a student will serve full season with the team. |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services |
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| Harrisonburg Parks & Recreation Dept. | Harrisonburg | Assistant Girl's Basketball Coach | Assistant head coach of basketball team https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/basketball DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.3 miles |
October 22-December 18, Tuesday and Wednesday 6-8pm Ideally a student will serve full season with the team. |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services |
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| Harrisonburg Parks & Recreation Dept. | Harrisonburg | Girls Basketball Clinic Assistant | Teaching basic fundamentals of basketball. https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/basketball |
Girls clinic: November 9 - December 14, Saturday 10-11am | 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. " All events will be at the CAC (the Cecil Gilkerson Community Activities Center) located, 305 S. Dogwood Dr. Harrisonburg VA, 22802. |
Scheduled Canteen Events (Friday evenings 7-8:30 p.m.) | Semester | Disability Services |
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| Harrisonburg-Rockingham Child Day Care Center | Harrisonburg | Afternoon Aide | Afternoon aides would be expected to play with children ages 2 - 5 in the classrooms and on the playground. Reading books, helping with snack, supervising and maintaining the safety of children are some of the expected tasks. | 3:30 PM-5:30 PM; 2 hour a week commitment | Semester | .8 Miles | Early and Elementary Education Child Care & Youth Development Education |
| Harrisonburg-Rockingham Health Department | Harrisonburg | Volunteer | Mission: To protect and promote the well-being of all people in VA Service-learners will be copying, filing, shredding, making bulleton boards, updating resource lists, sorting, cutting, typing, re-filling forms, making labels, updating filing systems, assisting with annual purge of documents according to state and federal mandate, helping with employee appreciation activities, organizing supplies etc, informal inventory, making patient charts ahead of time, making information packets, preparing packets and other preparation associated with community health fairs, stocking supply closets, delivering mail, etc. www.thehealthdepartment.org. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.9 miles |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM | Semester | Aging and Health Services Community Wellness and Environment Elder Care Public Health Technology & Communications |
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| John C. Myers Elementary | Broadway | Homework Helper/Mentor | Service-learners will be matched with an at-risk student in need of a positive adult role model. For approximately an hour a week, the S-L can eat lunch with the student, practice reading, help with homework and enjoy other activities to help boost the student's self-esteem and academic confidence. Opportunities to work with ESL students and children who have special physical or intellectual needs are also available. They must be available and committed for the whole semester. Distance from JMU: 18 miles |
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM | Semester | Early and Elementary Education |
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| Keister Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Teaching Assistant | Service learners will help the teacher with a myriad of tasks, from tutoring, to organizing, to simply playing with the kids. Communication and time management from the beginning to the end of the service placement is very important. Www.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/keister/kesiter.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.5 MILES |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:45PM 1-2 hours per week |
Semester | Early and Elementary Education Exceptional Education |
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| Lacey Springs Elementary School | Bridgewater | Classroom Support Assistant | Service learners will have the opportunity to be a teacher's helper assisting children with math and reading skills as well as putting up bulletin boards, helping with crafts etc. ESL tutoring help is also needed. If teachers do not need helpers, volunteers can assist in the school library. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 11.4 MILES |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM 2+ hours per week 15-20 per semester |
Semester | Early and Elementary Education Education Child Care & Youth Development Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness |
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| Linville Edom Elementary | Linville | Tutor | Work with students in small groups or one-on-one for extra support in reading and/or math. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 7 miles |
Mon-Fri 8:45AM-2:30PM; commitment is flexible | Semester | 7 miles | Early and Elementary Education |
| Mahatma Gandhi Center for Global Nonviolence | Harrisonburg | Gahndi Associate | Among the possibilities, here are different roles to fill: - Associate Editor of webmagazine on CampusPress - Associate educator and curriculum development with Gandhi Mobile Peace Library - Associate event planner for 150th Anniversary Celebration of birth of Gandhi with Indian Embassy - Associate event planner for two conferences - Associate coordinator of volunteers and programs - Associate office manager - Associate event speaker coordinator for Tolstoy Lecture Series - Associate for recruitment |
Times vary with student schedule. Students especially needed Fridays 1 PM-2 PM | Semester | Located on Campus | |
| Massanutten Regional Library | Harrisonburg | Library Aide - Childrent's Department | Volunteers working within this department provide the Youth Services Coordinator and staff with help shelving, cleaning, and organizing library materials. Volunteers may also help with children’s programming, such as crafty kids’ events or weekly story-time sessions, by compiling materials, such as packets or booklets, or by helping directly with the program itself. |
Varies depending on available shifts. Options include: 10 hrs, 20 hrs, semester, academic year and one time. A set weekly shift is required, but it can vary in duration. | Varies | ||
| Massanutten Regional Library | Harrisonburg | Library Aide - Reference Department | Volunteers working within this department may be asked to work at the Reference Desk or on special reference projects. At the Reference Desk, volunteers will assist the Librarian on duty by managing the computer desk and answering directional questions. The Reference Department also offers volunteers various opportunities to help with research and indexing projects involving special collections of historical and genealogical materials. Volunteers also assist in compiling and archiving Library documents and files. |
Varies depending on available shifts. Options include: 10 hrs, 20 hrs, semester, academic year and one time. A set weekly shift is required, but it can vary in duration. | Semester | ||
| Massanutten Regional Library | Harrisonburg | Library Volunteer - Circulation Department | Volunteers working within this department may have the following duties: preparing library materials for circulation, shelving, shelf reading, cleaning and organizing materials and/or shelves, and assisting circulation staff. | Varies depending on available shifts. Options include: 10 hrs, 20 hrs, semester, academic year and one time. A set weekly shift is required, but it can vary in duration. | Varies | ||
| Massanutten Regional Library | Harrisonburg | Massanutten Regional Library - Technical Services Department | Volunteers working within this department help with mending and covering books, cleaning DVDs or CDs, and discarding items from circulation. Volunteers assist MRL’s technical services staff with other duties involving the cataloging of materials. |
Varies depending on available shifts. Options include: 10 hrs, 20 hrs, semester, academic year and one time. A set weekly shift is required, but it can vary in duration. | Varies | ||
| 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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| Middle School Visit Program MVP | Harrisonburg | Service 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 |
Wednesdays and Fridays 9 AM-3 PM; time and commitment are flexible | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Technology & Communications Education Child Care & Youth Development |
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| Mountain View Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Eagle Buddies Volunteer | The purpose of the club is to identify students who could benefit from additional support for academic and/or personal development. Many students are low-income, ESL, and first generation students. MVES is partnering with parents to build stronger relationships in order to increase awareness of the importance of academic achievement and to identify resources that they can access to support healthy family dynamics, academic goals, and student development. MVES wants to be a warm and welcoming environment in which parents and students feel their questions and participation is valued and encouraged. MVES would like to partner with area colleges, universities and community organizations to invite volunteers to provide after-school tutoring, mentoring and special interest activities. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 3.2 MILES |
2:30-3:30PM 5 hours a week |
Semester | Early and Elementary Education Education Child Care & Youth Development Economic Development Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness |
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| New Century Hospice | Harrisonburg | Activities Assistant/Special Projects | Under the direction of the Volunteer Coordinator, Service Learners will interact one on one with long term care residents with arts & crafts projects, playing Bingo, or other activities at various local long term care facilities. This service learning position may also be of interest to students majoring or minoring in visual and performing arts, as special activities can be planned for students to share their talents in group settings. | All service learning requires a minimum of 2 hours weekly for duration of semester. Time frame varies. |
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 have 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 Century Hospice | Harrisonburg | Office Assistant | Service-learners will assist with a variety of interdisciplinary employees at the New Century Hospice office. This may include general administrative duties such as making care calls/answering phone calls, unpacking inventory, inputting data, filing, assisting with special projects and running errands (if transportation available). The service learner will also be able to attend team meetings and have the opportunity to engage specifically with an area of discipline to help student facilitate needed experience in the field of social work, nursing, heath communication, phycology, religious studies, etc. Distance from JMU: .6 miles |
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 | Victim Advocate | 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. Service-learners will help run a 24-hr Crisis hotline after hours (weekday and weekend) shifts and provide support in our confidential shelter. Students will be responsible for providing support, advocacy and crisis intervention services to individuals and hotline callers who are impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking. This position requires maintaining up-to-date and confidential client records and being able to work independently as well as part of a team. Website: https://www.newdirectionscenter.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 26.9 MILES |
Flexible. Evenings, nights, and weekends preferred. 4-10 hours a week. |
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 an after school youth empowerment program that helps set students on the road to college and success. The "Academic Coach" tasks and responsibilities include the following: -Assist youth on daily homework, reading and other school projects -Develop mentor-like relationships with small groups of youth that leads to their growth as learners and leaders -Be a champion and advocate for our youth and program in your networks and the community. | M-Th between 2:45pm-5:30pm; 1 hour a week for 10-11 weeks | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Technology & Communications Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Public Health |
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| On the Road Collaborative | Harrisonburg | STEM Career Enrichment/Community Teacher | On The Road Collaborative is an after school youth empowerment program that helps set students on the road to college and success. The "STEM Career Enrichment/Community Teacher" tasks and responsibilities include the following: -Produce lesson plans for 10 week course highlighting science, technology, engineering, and math -Seek to expose the students & inspire the next generation -Prepare students for STEM showcase AND end of semester learning showcase | M-Th 4:00pm-5:00pm; 4:30pm-5:30pm; 1 hour/week for 10-11 weeks | 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 | Career Enrichment/Community Teacher | On The Road Collaborative is an after school youth empowerment program that helps set students on the road to college and success. The "Career Enrichment/Community Teacher" tasks and responsibilities include the following: -Produce lesson plans for 10 week course of your craft -Seek to expose the students & inspire the next generation -Prepare students for end of semester learning showcase | M-Th 4:00pm-5:00pm; 4:30pm-5:30pm; 1 hour/week for 10-11 weeks | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Technology & Communications Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Public Health |
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| Overcoming Barriers | Harrisonburg | Mentor | Overcoming Barriers is a physical activity and wellness mentoring program for children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities. The program uses a one on one mentor/mentee model and is designed around the concept of "Empowerment". Mission: The mission is to empower individuals with disabilities hoping to produce significant changes in self-efficacy. Mentors are 1:1 partners with a mentee with a disability. Overcoming Barriers runs many after-school programs for mentees that are for 9 week periods. We run programs every day of the week except Fridays during the 9 weeks OB is in session. Helping Hands mentors will also participate in the schools during the same time period (opportunities run M-F), and have the opportunity to go longer if they wish. Mentors will need to complete the intake form that provides their availability and then the Director of Mentors places them in our programs accordingly. Website: http://empowerment3.jmu.edu/overcoming_barriers.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: On Campus Opportunity |
Must be available during after school hours at least one day a week. Sessions may be held M-F 8:00am-7:30pm; Sat 9:30-12:15; Sun 3:30-5:30 Helping Hands operated during the school day. Placement may be as short as thirty minutes and can be covered once per week or multiple times depending on hour requirements. |
Semester | Disability Services Public Health Education Child Care & Youth Development |
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| 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 |
Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Economic Development Food Security Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Child Care & Youth Development |
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| Patchwork Pantry | Harrisonburg | Interviewers | Patchwork Pantry believes that food is a basic human right and is committed to serving people experiencing hunger in our community. Mission: Patchwork Pantry exists to provide a three-day supply of staple food to those in need in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Tasks include asking clients questions (ex. Has your address changed from last visit? Do you still have same persons living with you? Are you working?) to update and review client files. Website: https://www.sites.google.com/site/wrtcpublicrhetoric/home Bilingual students encouraged to consider. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.9 MILE |
Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Economic Development Food Security Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Child Care & Youth Development |
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| Patchwork Pantry | Harrisonburg | Carts and name caller | Patchwork Pantry believes that food is a basic human right and is committed to serving people experiencing hunger in our community. Mission: Patchwork Pantry exists to provide a three-day supply of staple food to those in need in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Website: https://www.sites.google.com/site/wrtcpublicrhetoric/home DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.9 MILE |
Wednesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Economic Development Food Security Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Child Care & Youth Development |
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| Pleasant Valley Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Teacher Assistant | Pleasant Valley Elementary School has opportunities for service learners to help tutor individual students or small groups, help with making copies of worksheets, bulletin boards etc. If helping in PE, play with the students. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 3.9 MILES |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-2:30PM; Mornings are best for most teachers One hour a week for 10 plus weeks. Less hours are also ok. |
Semester | Early and Elementary Education Child Care & Youth Development Education Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness |
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| Reading Road Show- Gus Bus | Harrisonburg | After School Volunteer | The Reading Road Show, more affectionately known as the Gus Bus, is a mobile literacy program that helps to bring literacy opportunities into the neighborhood of students. On the Gus Bus, instructors provide story time, activities, and book checkout for students. The Gus Bus also works in collaboration with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to give out food bags at each neighborhood stop. In addition to the mobile literacy mobiles, the Gus Bus literacy specialists also plan and implement after school programs at two local elementary schools, and pair elementary aged students in 1:1 matches with JMU students who tutor children in their homes or at the school site during Boys & Girls Club. Volunteers will work along side Gus Bus staff to help implement after school enrichment programming. They will engage with the students to help keep them focused and safe throughout after school. |
M-Th 3:30-5:30PM 2 hr/week |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Food Security |
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| Reading Road Show- Gus Bus | Harrisonburg | Neighborhood Stops Volunteer | The Reading Road Show, more affectionately known as the Gus Bus, is a mobile literacy program that helps to bring literacy opportunities into the neighborhood of students. On the Gus Bus, instructors provide story time, activities, and book checkout for students. The Gus Bus also works in collaboration with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to give out food bags at each neighborhood stop. In addition to the mobile literacy mobiles, the Gus Bus literacy specialists also plan and implement after school programs at two local elementary schools, and pair elementary aged students in 1:1 matches with JMU students who tutor children in their homes or at the school site during Boys & Girls Club. Volunteer will work along side a Gus Bus staff member to help implement lessons at local cummunity neighborhood stops. Typically, all stops are located within 5-10 minutes of JMU's campus. Volunteers will meet the Gus Bus at it's location within different neighborhods. On the bus, there is a story time followed by a craft or activity that helps bring the story or message from the story out of the book. |
M-Th 4-8 pm 2-4hrs/week |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Food Security |
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| Reading Road Show- Gus Bus | Harrisonburg | In Home Tutoring | The Reading Road Show, more affectionately known as the Gus Bus, is a mobile literacy program that helps to bring literacy opportunities into the neighborhood of students. On the Gus Bus, instructors provide story time, activities, and book checkout for students. The Gus Bus also works in collaboration with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to give out food bags at each neighborhood stop. In addition to the mobile literacy mobiles, the Gus Bus literacy specialists also plan and implement after school programs at two local elementary schools, and pair elementary aged students in 1:1 matches with JMU students who tutor children in their homes or at the school site during Boys & Girls Club. Volunteers will be placed one on one with a student to tutor them throughout the semester. The placed will be selected based on the volunteers comfortably with school subjects and availability matching that of the family. Tutoring typically takes place within the family's home. Gus Bus staff is available to assist volunteers with any issues that arise during the placement or if additional educational activities or items are necessary. |
M-Th 4-8 pm (based on volunteer availability within those times) 1-2 hr/week |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Food Security |
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| Ride with Pride | Staunton | Equine Assisted Therapy Assistant | Ride with Pride is Augusta County's premier equestrian-based therapeutic horsemanship program. The organization provides Therapeutic Horsemanship skills in a safe, supported and social environment which assists our clients in controlling their bodies, emotions, and actions. Mission: The mission is to serve those in Greater Augusta County and surrounding areas with physical, emotional, and developmental special needs through a wide range of therapuetic equine activities. They will work with our students in lessons as leaders or side walkers depending on the students needs. Volunteers do not need horse experience but must attend a training session. Volunteers may work with 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 who have trouble with balance or focus, while leaders will help keep the horse moving correctly until the student is ready to be independent. Website: http://ridewithprideva.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 26.7 MILES |
There are a variety of lesson times throughout the week (Monday-Friday, 9-5) and volunteers can sign up for as many lessons as they would like. Six week session. First Session begins September 9, 2019. | Semester | Disability Services Animal Welfare Child Care & Youth Development Public Health |
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| Ride with Pride | Staunton | Therapeutic Riding Instructor Intern | Ride with Pride is Augusta County's premier equestrian-based therapeutic horsemanship program. The organization provides Therapeutic Horsemanship skills in a safe, supported and socal environment which assists our clients in controlling their bodies, emotions, and actions. Mission: The mission is to serve those in Greater Augusta County and surrounding areas with physical, emotional, and developmental special needs through a wide range of therapuetic equine activities. This would be a full internship type opportunity. Volunteers assist with lessons as leader, side walker, or spotter. They also shadow with a PATH Intl. Instructor and have opportunities to write their own lesson plans, co-teach or even teach a lesson with the guidance of the instructor. Website: http://ridewithprideva.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 26.7 MILES |
There are a variety of lesson times throughout the week (Monday-Friday, 9-5) and volunteers can sign up for as many lessons as they would like. Several lessons in each 6 week session will be expected. First Session begins September 9, 2019. | Varies | Disability Services Animal Welfare Child Care & Youth Development Public Health |
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| Rockingham Education Foundation | Harrisonburg | Non-profit Marketing and Donor Relations Assistant | Specific duties include, but may not be limited to • Work with multiple software programs to consolidate donor records • Work to develop a plan to strengthen donor relationships and communication • Work with the Executive Director and RCPS to grow community partnerships • Assist with development and editing for the monthly newsletter that will highlight the work of REFI and RCPS • Create and post engaging social media content, including working with corporate sponsors to highlight their role in education • Promote and assist with two major fundraising events (Annual Auction & Party, Golf Tournament) | 9am-3pm (some remote work opportunities available); 5-10 hours per week | Semester | 3.5 Miles | Child Care & Youth Development Education Technology & Communications |
| 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 4:00 -8:00 PM 3-4 hours per week in shifts no shorter than 2 hours |
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 1 hour a week minimum 10+ hours a semester |
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 | Special Events 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 event | One Time | 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 | Snack and Play 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 3:00 - 4:30PM | Semester | 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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| Shenandoah Valley Head Start and Early Head Start | Waynesboro | Head Start- Harrisonburg | Service-learners will have the opportunity to work with children 3 years - 5 years old (Head Start) in various school settings in the Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County areas. Typical responsibilities include interacting with children through indoor/outdoor play, reading, feeding, rocking, and some light cleaning. References may be required. Service-learners do not have to be in a human services major. Service-learners who speak multiple languages are encouraged to apply. Flexible time commitment. |
M-F 8:30-3:30 (hours may vary depending on the center) | Varies | Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Shenandoah Valley Head Start and Early Head Start | Waynesboro | Early Head Start- Waynesboro | Service-learners will have the opportunity to work with children 6 weeks - 3 years old (Early Head Start). Typical responsibilities include interacting with children through indoor/outdoor play, reading, feeding, rocking, and some light cleaning. References may be required. Service-learners do not have to be in a human services major. Service-learners who speak multiple languages are encouraged to apply. Flexible time commitment. |
M-F 8:30-2:30 (hours may vary depending on the center) | Varies | Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Shenandoah Valley Head Start and Early Head Start | Waynesboro | Head Start- Augusta County | Service-learners will have the opportunity to work with children 3 years - 5 years old (Head Start) in various school settings in the Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County areas. Typical responsibilities include interacting with children through indoor/outdoor play, reading, feeding, rocking, and some light cleaning. References may be required. Service-learners do not have to be in a human services major. Service-learners who speak multiple languages are encouraged to apply. Flexible time commitment. |
M-F 8:30-2:30 (hours may vary depending on the center) | Varies | Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Shenandoah Valley Migrant Education Program | Harrisonburg | Volunteer Tutor | The primary goal of the Shenandoah Valley Migrant Education Program (SVMEP) is to ensure that all migrant students reach challenging academic standards and graduate with a high school diploma (or complete a GED) that prepares them for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment. Migrant Education does this by offering year-round advocacy and supplemental instructional services for preschool and school aged eligible students as well as young adults under the age of twenty-two, targeting the students who are most at risk due to their high mobility and/or limited proficiency in English. Tutors are paired with a migrant student, who they will work with during the whole semester. Tutoring sessions are conducted in the student's home 2 times a week. We ask that tutors spend a minimum of one hour with their session, but some tutors choose to stay longer. Sessions largely consist of helping students with their homework, but some tutors choose to prepare educational activities or games to do with their student as well. Tutors do not need to be fluent in another language to volunteer with us. All tutoring sessions are conducted in English. All students are required to cover the cost of their background check. |
M-TH 3:00-8:00 pm 2-3 hrs/week |
Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development |
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| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Office Assistant | Service-learners will assist with clerical duties such as answering the telephone, filing, and organizing. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 miles |
Mon-Fri daytime and evening, variable | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications |
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| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Social Media/Website Designer | The volunteer will manage, update, and improve social media platforms and website. The volunteer will also create flyers to advertise for classes, events, and general publicity, interview learners and write highlight stories to post on website and social media, and help create the quarterly newsletter. | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications |
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| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Classroom Assistant | The volunteer will help the main teacher with classroom activities such as taking attendance, checking and going over homework, and helping teach portions of class (depends on comfort level). The volunteer will also communicate with Skyline Literacy classroom needs. The volunteer will build a relationship with learners, encourage them in their progress, and gain valuable experience teaching in an ESOL classroom! | M-Th 6-8:30 PM; M & W 10 AM-12:30 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications |
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| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Childcare Assistant | The volunteer will supervise and entertain children of Skyline Literacy's adult learners. Goal is to keep a fun environment while ensuring children's safety. Children age ranges are 2 years-10 years and number of children will usually be 3-10 per day. | M-TH 6 PM-8:30 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications |
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| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Program Assistant | Duties of this opportunity include intake of ESOL and citizenship students, assisting with ESOL and Citizenship classes, performing data entry, following up on student goals, and performing office duties. | Monday-Thursday 10 am-12 PM, 1:30 PM-3:30 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications |
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| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Citizenship Class in Spanish (Must be able to speak Spanish to assist) | This is an opportunity for students that speak Spanish to assist with the Citizenship class for Spanish speakers. Students will provide small group and one-on-one support to the Citizenship Class students. | Tuesday/Thursdays either from 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications |
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| Smart Beginnings Greater Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Website Manager | Student learners would be in charge of updating the Smart Beginnings Website. | Monday-Friday 8:30 Am-3:30 PM; 10 hour commitment for the semester required. | Semester | 1.6 miles | |
| Smart Beginnings Greater Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Data Entry | Student learners would be in charge of entering data into Excel Spreadsheets. | Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:30 PM; 10-40 hour commitment for the semester | Semester | 1.6 miles | |
| Smart Beginnings Greater Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Brochure Development | Student learners would be in charge of developing brochures, the agency letterhead, and other advertising media for use with a Smart Beginnings. | Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; 10-40 hour commitment for the semester. | Semester | 1.6 miles | |
| 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 Varies: 5-10+ hrs per week |
Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Economic Development Technology & Communications |
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| The First Tee Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Intern | Our mission is to teach kids 9 Core Values (Respect, Courtesy, Responsibility, Honesty, Sportsmanship, Confidence, Judgment, Perseverance, and Integrity), Life - Skills, and Healthy Habits through the game of golf. Students will assist in the daily operations of a nonprofit. This includes website management and dvelopment of the social media. *Background check required |
Monday - Friday 9:30AM - 12:00PM 4 hours a week |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Community Wellness and Environment |
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| The First Tee Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Grant Writer | Our mission is to teach kids 9 Core Values (Respect, Courtesy, Responsibility, Honesty, Sportsmanship, Confidence, Judgment, Perseverance, and Integrity), Life - Skills, and Healthy Habits through the game of golf. Students will work with The First Tee of Harrisonburg to write grants. *Background check required |
Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:00pm 4 hours pe week |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Community Wellness and Environment |
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| Valley Rescue Allies | Rockingham | Client Liason | Volunteers will work with clients to ensure their needs are met. Volunteers will also maintain regular contact with ‘regulars’ and follow ups with less frequent clients. | Monday-Saturday Day and Evening; 1-2 hour a week commitment | Semester | 3.6 miles | |
| Valley Rescue Allies | Rockingham | Webmaster | Rolls of the Service Learner include developing/redeveloping Community Partner's website on SquareSpace platform, linking the website to social media accounts, and keeping the website current while also removing dated information and adding new information. | Hours can be performed at anytime. | Semester | 3.6 miles | |
| Vine & Fig - New Community Project | Harrisonburg | School Garden Assistant | Support Great Oak Academy school garden with teachers and our JMU graduate student. Organize garden units with teachers and work with students in the garden. Care for chickens, rabbits, and create a fun gardening environment. Possibly build a garden shed, outdoor trellised classroom. chicken hutch, etc. 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 4 hrs per week, or 10-30hours a semester |
Semester | Environment & Sustainability Economic Development Education Agriculture Homelessness & Affordable Housing Food Security Technology & Communications |
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| Vine & Fig - New Community Project | Harrisonburg | Event Assistant | We will be creating an event to celebrate the Northend Greenway bicycle path and human powered transportation. Service-learner will assist in event planning and organizing with our team. Tasks will involve connecting with local businesses, media, creative event ideas, outreach in the community. 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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| Vine & Fig - New Community Project | Harrisonburg | Media Assistant | Help Vine & Fig/New Community Project improve its blog site for Harrisonburg. Help write and design a static page and updates. Tasks will involve taking photos for events, short write-ups. 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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| Vine & Fig - New Community Project | Harrisonburg | Garden & Sustainability Assistant | Support our staff and sustainable living center with assisting our work to create a net carbon zero center and living laboratory for sustainable living. Work may include gardening, bio-gas construction, edible greywater system installation, bicycle repair, composting, etc. 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 2+ hrs per week, or 10+hours a semester |
Semester | Environment & Sustainability Economic Development Education Agriculture Homelessness & Affordable Housing Food Security Technology & Communications |
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| Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community | Harrisonburg | Life Enrichment Assistant | Minimum 40 hours of service per semester. Service-learners may be assisting with life enrichment activities and programs, helping as a wheelchair escort, providing musical entertainment for residents, volunteering with our 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 | Academic Year | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health Arts Appreciation Technology & Communications Education |
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| Virginia Quilt Museum | Harrisonburg | Collection Assistant | Description: Help the museum with their collection by helping to organize, research and digitalize the collection. Help expand the historical knowledge and better explain the stories presented to the public. Museum or history background is necessary. 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 15-20 hrs per semester |
Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Arts Appreciation Multicultural Awareness Technology & Communications |
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| Virginia Quilt Museum | Harrisonburg | Marketing Assistant | Ongoing Service (i.e. students coming regularly throughout the semester to do similar tasks each time): 5 hrs a week Description:Work with current Marketing & Events Coordinator to help museum with advertising and marketing. Expand the reach and audience of the museum is top priority. The position would be working with social, digital, and print marketing as well as management of email communications for these purposes. 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 5 hrs per week |
Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Arts Appreciation Multicultural Awareness Technology & Communications |
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| Virginia Quilt Museum | Harrisonburg | Gift Shop & Docent Assistant | Ongoing Service (i.e. students coming regularly throughout the semester to do similar tasks each time): 3-6 hrs a week Description: A docent is a museum assistant that educates visitors. Student will meet a variety of people while fulfilling this role. The main tasks include welcoming visitors, discussing the history of the house, current exhibits and rining up customer purchases as well as stocking. 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 3-6 hrs per week |
Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Arts Appreciation Multicultural Awareness Technology & Communications |
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| Virginia Quilt Museum | Harrisonburg | Event Assistant | 9/21 Quilt Evaluation Day 9/28 Sewing Class 10/12 Christmas Ornament Workshop 12/7 Winter Speaker Series Mission: Charged with a mission of “celebrating and nurturing Virginia's quilting heritage." www.vaquiltmuseum.org DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.5 miles |
Dependent upon event | One Time | Community Wellness and Environment Arts Appreciation Multicultural Awareness Technology & Communications |
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| Waterman Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Teacher's Assistant | Service-learners will be working with classroom teachers to complete tasks (cutting things out, putting information into folders, reading with students, grading papers, etc.) Www.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/water/waterindex.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.3 miles |
Mon-Fri 8:25 - 3:40 2+ hours per week |
Semester | Exceptional Education Early and Elementary Education Education Child Care & Youth Development Disability Services Technology & Communications |
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| Wildlife Center of VA | Waynesboro | Rehab Volunteer | Volunteers will work closely with the rehabilitation staff as they perform daily tasks including: Meal preparation and daily feeding/watering Cleaning, hosing, and scrubbing pens of all animals housed indoors and outdoors Assist staff with capture and restraint of patients Record weights and food intake Cage set-up and maintaining proper environment Monitor progress of patients Help hand-feed orphaned birds and mammals Help in the daily exercise of raptors Assist with maintaining a clean and organized facility More info at: https://www.wildlifecenter.org/veterinary-department-volunteer-opportunities | 8 Am-12 PM or 3 PM-5 PM; 4 hour a week commitment | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment |
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