Partner Agency Directory
| Agency | Location | Opportunity | Details | Service Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 4 Special Olympics | Harrisonburg | Fall Semester Volleyball Volunteer | Service-learners will assist adults with disabilities during their volleyball skills practices. No previous knowledge of volleyball is required. Must be able to commit to 6 of the 8 weeks. September 14th-November 3rd Location: Westover Park Rec. Center DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.6 MILES |
Thurs 6:30PM-8:00PM at Rec Center on Dogwood Drive |
| 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-November 3rd Location: Valley Lanes DISTANCE FROM JMU: 3.1 MILES Now - October 18 |
Sat 12:00PM-3:00PM |
| Avante at Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Life Enrichment Volunteer | Provide assistance with group activities, one on one social visits, assist with outings in the community including bowling, restaurants, movies or shopping, read to residents, or to share a talent. Distance from JMU: 1.1 miles ****MUST contact Vickie via email to reserve your spot for which orientation you are planning on attending**** |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-5:00PM Weekends: 9:00AM-4:00PM |
| Avante at Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Therapy Volunteer | Service-learners will assist with rehab ***PT and OT students only or Pre OT & PT |
Variable |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Verona | Service-Learner | There are many different tasks for volunteers to include food sorting and salvage, packing our emergency food boxes, repacking bulk fresh produce, packing supplemental boxes of food for seniors, assisting our pantry volunteers, etc… | Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5:00PM |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham | Harrisonburg | Volunteer Aide | Volunteer BGCHR has many volunteer opportunities available. We work with local universities to help students fulfil their class volunteer requirements. Power Hour Assistants: Volunteers are needed in assisting with our Power Hour program. This program is designed for youth to spend time working on homework for 45 minutes to an hour during their time at the Club. Core Program Assistants: Volunteers are needed to help in our five core area programs which include: Character and Leadership Development; Health and Life Skills; Sports, Fitness and Recreation; Arts and Crafts; Education and Career Development. Within these core areas, specific programs are run that staff need assistance with. If you have an interest in a particular field, please inform us at the Volunteer Orientation, and we will try to place you in that area if possible. We also offer internships to local students. Core Program Assistants: This position would primarily focus on working with the youth at our Club Units. This position would cover one or more of the following areas: Character and Leadership Development; Health and Life Skills; Sports, Fitness and Recreation; Arts and Crafts; Education and Career Development. Within each of theses core area specific programs are run such as SMART Moves, MethSMART, Power Hour, Career Launch, etc.; this position would be responsible for either running a program or assisting in the running of a program. Technology Assistants: This position would help with the technological part of our organization. Assist in computer programming, software backup, etc. *Must get a background check and fill out online application prior to going Other BGC: Mountain View, Pleasant Valley, South River, Plains, Ottobine all under 30 minutes |
Mon-Fri 3:00PM-6:30PM Must commit to at least 1-2 hours per visit |
| Bridgewater Child Care Center | Bridgewater | Day Care | Service learners are needed for before and after school assistants and tutoring. They associate and monitor with the children. They play games, listen, mediate and assist with homework. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 9.5 MILES |
Mon-Fri 3:15PM-6:00PM |
| Bridgewater Retirement Community | Bridgewater | Restorative Care Helper | Interested in going into a health promotion field or enjoy encouraging others? Keeping our residents strong and independent is a primary focus at Bridgewater Retirement Community. Our Restorative Care program promotes range of motion and strength training activities to foster our residents’ independence. Restorative Care helpers will assist the Restorative Care Manager in carrying out programs, transporting residents the Restorative Care gym, and being their cheerleader! Prefer 15 hours |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-11:00AM and 1:00PM-4:00PM |
| Bridgewater Retirement Community | Bridgewater | Beauty Shop Escorts | Who doesn’t like getting pampered? Help make someone’s day special. Enjoy getting to know our Bridgewater Retirement Community residents while transporting them to our new beauty salon. | Tues-1:00PM-4:00PM, Thurs-8:30AM-11:30AM and 1:00PM-4:00PM, and Wed-1:00PM-4:00PM |
| Bridgewater Retirement Community | Bridgewater | Bingo Helpers | For some people, it's just Bingo. For others, Bingo is a highligh of the week. Volunteers will assist in getting our residents to Bingo and assist some residents playing. Come join us for this fun, interactive volunteer opportunity. | Mon 10:00AM-11:30AM |
| Bridgewater Retirement Community | Bridgewater | More Than Words Volunteer | Where words fail, music speaks. Do you have a musical talent you would be willing to share to enhance the quality of life for residents of BRC? This volunteer opportunity is open to Music Majors/Minors or individuals who have a passion for music. Bring in your instrument, use a piano in one of our households or bring your voice to lead a hymn sing. Volunteer hours are flexible; groups are also welcome to join in on this volunteer opportunity. | Mon-Sun 1:00PM-5:00PM |
| Bridgewater Retirement Community | Bridgewater | Project Read: Intergenerational Learning | Do you have 30 minutes a week to make a difference in the life of an elementary school student? Project Read needs volunteers at John Wayland Elementary School for this fun and rewarding program. Volunteers are needed each Thursday morning from 7:50 am - 8:15 am during the Rockingham Co. School years. Project Read will not take place when school is delayed or canceled in Rockingham County, Virginia. Tramsportation is projected from Bridgewater Retirement Community Administration center leaving at 7:30 am and returning at 8:30 am. | Thurs 7:30AM-8:30AM |
| Bridgewater Retirement Community | Bridgewater | It's Never 2 Late (IN2L) Volunteers | Make your technology skills count! Our IN2L system is a complete package providing a truly integrated experience. A simple press of a button can launch hundreds of applications for recreation, social connection, and memory care engagement. Assist in helping our nursing household and assisted living residents in using this program to learn, reminisce, and intellectually stimulate. | Hours are flexible |
| Brookdale at Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Service-Learner | Assisting with daily activities (bingo, nail care, trivia, music, reminiscing, special events, newspaper reading, exercise, devotions, etc) Assist during mealtimes if they come during a scheduled meal. (Students should try to avoid this as it is not the purpose of this partnership) Assisting on outings in the community (riding along, supporting staff) Spending time with residents during "downtime" reading, talking, etc. in common areas Distance from JMU: 2.4 miles |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-11:00AM and 1:00PM-4:30PM Weekends as scheduled. |
| Cat's Cradle | Harrisonburg | Cleaning Volunteer | Help clean the Adoption Center and the Intake Center., minimum commitment of 6 hrs per week. Distance from JMU: 0.9 miles |
Mon-Fri 11:00AM-6:00PM and Sat 11:00AM-5:00PM |
| Cat's Cradle | Harrisonburg | Lobby Attendant | Greet people in the lobby, explain mission and programs to the public, monitor children with the cats, socialize cats. Minimum commitment is 6 hrs per week. Distance from JMU: 0.9 miles |
Mon-Sun 11:00AM-6:00PM |
| Cat's Cradle | Harrisonburg | Foster Home | Provide a foster home for cats or kittens while they are being prepared for adoption. Distance from JMU: 0.9 miles |
Variable |
| Churchville Elementary | Churchville | Early Childhood Classroom Assistant: | The students will be asked to assist our teachers in our afterschool remediation program. Www.augusta.k12.va.us -- select churchville MILES FROM JMU:30.8 miles Distance from JMU = 24.2 miles Approx. Travel Time = 40 mins. |
Mon, Tue, and Thu 3:30PM-5:00PM |
| Churchville Elementary | Churchville | Afterschool remediation program - Exceptional Ed | Afterschool remediation program were you would be working primarily as reading and math tutors with individual students in grades K-5. | Mon, Tues, and Thurs 3:30PM-5:00PM |
| EJC Arboretum at JMU | Harrisonburg | EJC Arboretum at JMU Landscape Worker | Students assist staff with all aspects of garden maintenance - weeding, planting, mulching, watering, leaf raking in fall, snow removal in winter, greenhouse work, plant sales, event setup and other projects. We have occasional need for help with data entry, social media, marketing, and other indoor projects, but the vast majority of our need is for outdoors help. Www.jmu.edu/arboretum/main.html located across the street from soccer fields on west side of campus |
Tues-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM |
| EJC Arboretum at JMU | Harrisonburg | Educational Center Receptionist | Attending to the public by selling plants, answering questions, and/or providing maps to visitors. Assisting with projects, events, schedules, etc. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.0 miles located across the street from soccer fields on west side of campus |
Tues-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM |
| Elon W. Rhodes Early Learning Center | Harrisonburg | Classroom Assistants | Service-learners will assist the teachers with learning activities, helping children transition from one activity to another, and overall classroom management. | M-F 9:30-3:30 |
| Explore More Discovery Museum | Harrisonburg | Children's Museum Assistant | Tasks of hands on volunteers include: Interacting with Children: show the children how to properly and safely use the exhibits. Suggest areas or activities the children might enjoy trying. Supervising and Maintaining Exhibits: volunteers should walk around from exhibit to exhibit restocking supplies and making sure the museum is clean and that children are interacting with the exhibits in a safe way. Preparing Materials/Supplies for Special Events: volunteers may be asked to cut things out, assemble packets, prepare materials for special events like birthday parties, field trips, workshops, etc.Student volunteers for about 2.5 hour shifts DISTANCE FROM JMU: .5 MILES |
Tues-Sat 9:30AM-5:00PM |
| Family Connection | Harrisonburg | Service-Learner | Service Learners will help set up tables/chairs for dinner for the families (and, of course, we feed staff, too!) help serve dinner, tearing down of tables/chairs after dinner ,getting materials and t.v.’s to the classrooms for the instructors, childcare from 6:30-8:30, putting away of instructor materials and t.v.’s. You will have a little down time after tables/chairs are set up, before dinner starts, so you are welcome to bring any reading/homework to do at this time. We ask all students to take a mandated reporting online class, which of course you will count towards your hours. It takes approximately one hour. Our dress code is casual…you are welcome to wear jeans (as long as they have no holes), comfy shoes (tennis shoes, boots, etc… - no sandals or open-toed shoes please), sweater or sweatshirt (nothing suggestive, as we are working with families and kids!). Need to commit to the full semester DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.5 MILES Along a Harrisonburg Public Transporation Bus Route. |
Every Tues 5:00PM-9:00PM from Sept. 5th-Dec. 12th NEED TO BE CONSISTENT |
| First Choice Home Health & Hospice | Harrisonburg | Hospice Volunteer | In the volunteer role it can vary. They may be asked to sit with a hospice patient to allow the family some time away or assist with office duties such as filing or flower arrangements that we provide to our hospice patients. Hospice: 1 hour/week commitment, prefer academic year commitment The students will be required to complete an application ( including a background & reference check), and a training orientation before being placed as a volunteer in the field ( with a patient) or in the office, as we offer both positions. Talk to Donna about other volunteer opportunities |
Sat and Sun 8:30AM-5:00PM, very flexible |
| Fort Defiance High School | Fort Defiance | Teaching Assistant/Tutor | Service learners may serve as teacher-assistants during classroom instruction or students may serve as tutors for students at risk in math and other SOL-tested subject areas. Volunteering at least an hour a week is recommended. Career research and preparation of subject specific power points or videos to be shown in classes; conducting mock interviews with students; helping students prepare resumes and cover letters; Welcomes students from any related major but the Human Resources majors will find this placement particularly educational and filled with experiences to supplement their own resumes. Www.augusta.k12.va.us/fdhs/ TOTAL DISTANCE FROM JMU: 16 MILES |
Mon and Thurs 3:15PM-4:15PM |
| Fort Defiance High School | Fort Defiance | Reading Buddy | Service-Learners will assist below grade level students with oral reading in the classroom. TOTAL DISTANCE FROM JMU: 16 MILES |
8:00AM-4:30PM |
| Friendship Industries and Able Solutions | Harrisonburg | Service-Learner | Friendship Industries provides real work and training opportunities for persons with disabilities. Service-learners will demonstrate the ability to communicate with and help others, will follow instructions and model appropriate behavior and speech for clients. This requires staying on task to meet established project or activity deadlines and maintaining a high level of confidentiality at all times. A minimum of 20 hrs is required and volunteers are interviewed like job candidates. Great for students who have a focus in PR, marketing, business, engineering, IT/computer sciences, public policy, and health sciences. Research projects available that would suit these areas well. **Students must apply to this placement, and it is not guaranteed that you will be placed here because you must be accepted through the application. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 3.0 MILES |
Mon-Fri 8:15AM-4:15PM |
| Gift & Thrift | Harrisonburg | Service-Learner | Service Learners will be working with Gift and Thfit in a variety of capacities that really provide students with the opportunity to get to know the inner workings of a local nonprofit. Opportunities may include: Thrift Store Assistant, Office Assistant, Early Childhood Education Program Assistant, Marketing Research, Art Research, Volunteer Recruitment and Research, Communication Marketing, and Retail Business Non-Profit Marketing projects. | Flexible |
| Gus Bus-Office of Children and Youth | Harrisonburg | Gus Bus Service-Learner | Service-learners will be working with students in the community to enhance literacy skills and development. Duties may include in-home tutoring, literacy assistant on the Gus Bus, or aiding literacy during after school programs. Gus Bus requires a semester long commitment for whichever area you are placed with, which is generally 1.5-3 hours each week. REQUIRED: $20 BACKGROUND CHECK (bring to training-can be cash or check), can accept background check from another organization w/in 1 year DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.1 miles & various neighborhoods Having own transportation is requested for gus bus programs |
Mon-Thurs 4:00PM-7:00PM Tutoring is more flexible |
| Harrisonburg Farmer's Market | Harrisonburg | Event Volunteers | Help vendors with whatever they need (moving supplies, helping to sell goods, etc), helping at customer service desk DISTANCE: 0.8 mile |
Tues and Sat 8:00AM-1:00PM (April-November) Sat 9:00AM-1:00PM (December-March) |
| Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center | Harrisonburg | Volunteer | 1:1 room visits- playing games, reading, socializing with residents, helping with craft, games, gardening etc. with the residents, helping with events or if student plays music or has other special talents they could play music or perform for residents At least 10 hrs preferred. Www.mfa.net/harrisonburg Distance From JMU: 1.2 Miles |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-12:00PM, 2:00PM-5:45PM and 7:00PM-8:00PM |
| Harrisonburg High School's 4T Nursery | Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg's 4T Program- Nursery Assistant | The youngest child we have is 6 weeks old and the oldest is 3 years old. Some of the volunteers responsibilities will include: playing with infants and toddlers, feeding babies bottles, rocking children to sleep, reading stories, changing diapers etc. TOTAL DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.9 MILES |
Mon-Fri 7:30AM-3:00PM |
| Harrisonburg Parks and Rec Canteen Program | Harrisonburg | Activities Assistant | The ARC Canteen Program provides fun and entertaining recreational activities for teenagers and adults with developmental disabilities. Service learners will mingle with attendees and assist with evening activities including dances and large group games. Www.hrarc.org DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.66 MILES |
Fridays 6:30PM-8:45PM *Schedule of events will be provided indicating which Fridays during the semester events will be taking place. |
| Harrisonburg-Rockingham Child Day Care Center | Harrisonburg | Day Care Volunteer | Students are expected to assist the teachers in a variety of duties. Some may include washing toys, reading books, playing game and interacting with children. DISTANCE FROM JMU: .8 MILES |
Mon-Fri 6:30M-6:00PM |
| John C. Myers Elementary | Broadway | Homework Helper/Mentor | Service-learner 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. You must be available and committed for the whole semester. Distance from JMU: 18 miles, 20 min. |
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM |
| John C. Myers Elementary | Broadway | Classroom Assistant | Service-learners can volunteer in classrooms as teachers' assistants, interacting with children in small groups and helping with class activities. Opportunities to work with ESL students and children who have special physical or intellectual needs are also available. You must be committed to the whole semester. | Mon-Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM |
| John Wayland Elementary School-Exceptional Ed. | Bridgewater | Teacher's Assistant and Tutor | Service-learners will submit a schedule to the SC to send to the agency contact and the service-learner will be contacted with the scheduled times. Service learners at John Wayland will assist in classroom activities, tutoring in small groups and/or one-on-one interaction. There are opportunities available with EXED students, ESL students and for translating forms into Spanish, Russian, and Kurdish. Students will be asked if there is a specific classroom or subject they would like to help with. Email contact is preferred. Www.rockingham.k12.va.us/JWES/JWEhome.html Distance from JMU: 6.40 miles, 12 minutes |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-3:00PM |
| John Wayland Elementary School-Exceptional Ed. | Bridgewater | After School Tutor | Service-learners will assist students with homework after school. | Mon-Fri 3:00PM-4:15PM |
| Keister Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Tutoring/Teaching Assistant | Service learners can assist with tutoring and classroom activities during the school day, preferably in the morning hours. Service Learners are expected to work atleast an hour at a time, and their hours must be spread out through the semester to provide consistency for the elementary students. DISTANCE FROM JMU: .5 MILES |
Mon-Fri 8:45AM-3:15PM |
| Keister Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Tutor-Teacher Assistant - Exceptional Ed | Keister Elementary's special education classroom needs service learners for one-on-one tutoring and help with classes during the day. Www.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/keister/kesiter.html Distance from JMU = 0.7 miles |
Mon-Fri 8:45AM-3:30PM |
| Lacey Springs Elementary School | Bridgewater | Classroom Mentor | 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: 9.1 MILES |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-3:05PM |
| Lacey Springs Elementary School | Bridgewater | 3rd Grade Reading & Math Tutors - Exceptional Ed | Students will serve in the classroom as a tutor and/or teacher's assistant. MILES FROM JMU: 11.4 miles |
Mon-Fri 8:30-3:05PM |
| Linville Edom Elementary | Harrisonburg | Service-Learner | Tutoring and working with students on reading and math skills, working with classroom teachers, working with book room upkeep (reshelving books, etc). | Mon-Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM |
| McGaheysville Elementary School | McGaheysville | Classroom Volunteer/Tutor | Students 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 |
| Mercy House | Harrisonburg | Sorter | Service learners will help sort clothes, keep store clean, provide services to the customers at the Mercy House Thrift Store. DISTANCE: 1.0 mile |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:30PM |
| Middle School Visit Program MVP | Harrisonburg | Office Assistant | Opportunities include research, data entry, as well as digital media work for advertising. May involve working with social media. | Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM (Do not need to be availible for the whole time- 60 minute blocks are OK) |
| Middle School Visit Program MVP | Harrisonburg | Middle School Tour Guide | We are looking for volunteers for the Middle School Visit Program (MVP) to 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. Most visit dates take place on Wednesdays and Fridays, however some groups may visit on other days of the week in addition to regularly scheduled Wednesdays and Fridays. If you are looking for more opportunities to volunteer, no worries! We expect to have more visit requests come in as the semester progresses. The schedules of each day will generally vary from times of 9:00am – 3:00pm. Volunteers don’t have to be available for the entire time, but those who are able to spend an extended time with the students have an opportunity to make a powerful connection! |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM (Do not need to be availible for the whole time- 60 minute blocks are OK) |
| Montevideo Middle School | Penn Laird | Special Education Tutor | Service learners will tutor students and/or work with small groups or individuals with opportunities in all subject areas. Duties include monitoring the classroom and possibly working one-on-one with a special needs student. More direction from coordinating teacher. Www.rockingham.k12.va.us/mms/index.html Distance from JMU = 8.3 miles, 17 mins. |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-2:30PM |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Classroom Assistant | Mountain View is one of Rockingham's newest elementary school and service learners will have the opportunity to assist the teacher with activities and programs in the classroom. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 3.2 MILES |
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-2:30PM |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Eagle Club 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. |
Thurs 3:15PM-4:30PM |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Harrisonburg | After School Tutor | Assist students with afterschool tutoring. | Mon and Wed 3:15PM-4:30PM |
| New Bridges Immigrant Resource Center | Harrisonburg | Special Events Assistant | Help staff plan community events. | Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM |
| New Community Project/Vine and Fig | Harrisonburg | Volunteer | Students will be involved in any one of these projects 1. our community garden program 2. permaculture installation and construction for our educational site 3. work in our refugee garden program 4. community organizing on climate change activism 5. hospitality and support to people struggling with homelessness Distance from JMU: 1.32 miles |
Tues and Thurs 8:00AM-4:00PM |
| New Directions Center | Staunton | Shelter Internship Opportunity | Service-learners will work alone or in pairs alongside the Shelter Manager to assist with managing the hotline, entering data, and performing other tasks as assigned at the shelter. Service-learners will gain firsthand experience and knowledge in working with nonprofits and will have the opportunity to have lots of discussions and learn about domestic violence and sexual assault. Great internship opportunity or service opportunity for students who need a lot of hours DISTANCE FROM JMU: 27.1 miles |
Flexible |
| Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center | Front Royal | Wilderness Education Leader/ Program Assistant | The Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center, Inc. is a non-profit organization, dedicated to enriching the development of youth through innovative 4-H camping, training, leadership programs. Service-learners will lead environmental education class (nature walks, water exploration, orienteering and various crafts) for children (ages 5-19) and adults. Training will be provided in all areas. Supervision will be present during all activities. www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/northern/ TOTAL DISTANCE FROM JMU: 69.8 MILES |
Varies |
| Oasis Preschool and Daycare | Harrisonburg | Classroom Assistant | Service-Learner will be working with children, helping with the children's daily activiites, play, and reading. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 3.2 MILES |
Mon-Fri 6:30AM-6:00PM |
| On the Road Collaborative | Harrisonburg | Health & Wellness Volunteer | Service learning duties may include tutoring (Help with homework/reading), Mentoring (positive role model), Recruitment (Visiting students at lunches, making phone calls home, Parent Engagement(help hosting parent nights), Special Events (such as our learning showcase), communicating with students and parents whose primary language is not English. Service-learners will serve as a positive adult role model for students, including having informal conversations about the college experience. Located at Skyline Middle School |
Mon 3:15PM-4:15PM or 4:15PM-5:15PM Tues 3:15PM-4:15PM Wed 3:15PM-4:15PM OR 4:15PM-5:15PM Thurs 3:15PM-4:15PM |
| Open Doors | Harrisonburg | Service-Learner | There are a variety of tasks available to students. Students can volunteer in the shelter on a regular basis in the evenings (after completing training with the executive director during business hours.) There is also the possibility for students to help with a variety of projects during the day and/or on their own time regarding updating resource information and documents, organizing supplies, etc. | Flexible |
| Our Community Place | Harrisonburg | Arts and Crafts Director | We are willing to accommodate a student that is looking to volunteer for 30-40 hours in a semester, share skills and create a relationship with our community members DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.2 miles |
Mon 10:00AM-11:00AM |
| Our Community Place | Harrisonburg | Office Assistant | Service-learners will be answering phones, doing light paperwork, and other administrative tasks as assigned. 30-40 hour commitment/semester required. | Tues 3:00PM-5:00PM and Fri 11:00AM-2:00PM |
| Overcoming Barriers | Harrisonburg | Mentor | Students will be provided with a mentee in which they are expected to mentor for a full ten weeks. Overcoming Barriers programs are one hour, each week, in which students are expected to attend. During this time students are required to interact with, educate, and support their mentee in any way possible. Distance from JMU: 0.0miles - located on campus |
Variable |
| Overcoming Barriers | Harrisonburg | Helping Hands | Provide one on one support to individuals with disabilities during PE/Adapted PE classes in City and County Schools | Variable |
| Patchwork Pantry | Harrisonburg | Service-Learner | Duties may include Kitchen worker: Packing groceries,bagging produce and distributing it. Interviewer: Interviewing families whose primary language is not english. Spanish and Arabic speakers are preferred. Childcare: Supervising children, playing games, facilitating activities with children at the Pantry Cart Pusher: Push grocery carts to cars and help clients load the bags. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.7 mile |
Wed 4:00PM-6:00PM |
| Plains Area Day Care Program | Broadway | Day Care Volunteer | Plains Area Day Care Program is a United Way sponsored agency that provids childcare for children 3 weeks to 12 years old. Service-learners will work one-on-one with children, help with art activities, read stories, play games, and help the teacher with general care of the children. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 13.7 MILES |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-12:30PM (preschool) 3:00PM-6:00PM (5-12 yrs.) |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Tutor/Teachers Assistant | Some teachers like students to tutor students who need extra help. Other teachers like to have students help put together bulletin boards, make copies, cut out items for projects etc. Our PE teacher likes to have students work with students on PE skills. Our art teacher likes to have help assisting students with art projects. Our librarian likes to have help with shelving books etc. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 3.9 MILES |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-2:45PM |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Teacher's Assistant - Exceptional Ed | Pleasant Valley service learners will assist teacher's in a special education classroom with activities and programs and will be interacting with the students. | Mon-Fri 8:30AM-2:45PM |
| Ride with Pride | Staunton | Volunteer | Assist clients in riding lesson/s by either side walking, leading, or spotting. Volunteers will help groom horse, tack horse up, and either lead, side walk, or spot. Volunteers do not have to have horse experience to participate. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 26.5 MILES |
Typically a minimum of an hour per lesson and a maximum of 1 hour 30 min per lesson a day, with a maximum of 4 lessons a day 5 days a week. 9-5pm |
| Rockingham-Harrisonburg Department of Health | Harrisonburg | Volunteer | Students will file, make charts, organize clerical office, help with inventory, shredding, and special projects. www.thehealthdepartment.org. Distance From JMU: 0.9 Miles |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM |
| Salvation Army | Harrisonburg | Office Assistant | (Office)Answering phones, filing, assisting with bulk mailings, organizing inventory (Thrift Store) hanging/sorting/tagging clothing, cleaning, helping customers unload donations, organizing stock room and store front (Shelter) Answering phones, organizing client files, cleaning, assisting with meal services DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.9 miles |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM |
| Salvation Army | Harrisonburg | Shelter Assistant | Helping with meal services, filing, cleaning, etc.. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.9 miles |
Mon-Sat 9:00AM-7:00PM |
| Salvation Army | Harrisonburg | Thrift Store | Service learners will assist the staff with daily activities such as hanging, sorting and pricing clothing in the thrift store, as well as cleaning, answering phones and other retail-related duties. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.9 miles |
Mon-Sat 9:00AM-6:00PM |
| Second Home | Harrisonburg | Academic and Play Activities Helper | Help with snack and room setup, work one-on-one or in small groups with students on Math, Reading and other homework needs, communicate with, and motivate children, help teachers, participate in play activities. MILES FROM JMU: 0.8 miles |
Mon-Fri 6:00PM-8:00AM, 3:00PM-6:00PM |
| Second Home | Harrisonburg | Office Help/Computer Programmer | NOT AND EX-ED service opportunity: Help with administrative tasks including data entry, typing, mailing, filing, developing computer programs to help streamline administrative tasks. Must volunteer atleast 2 hours per week. MILES FROM JMU: 0.8 miles |
Mon-Fri 1pm-6pm |
| Second Home | Harrisonburg | Translator/Interpreter | Translate documents to Spanish, interpret to Spanish at front desk, help with parent surveys and other paper work. MILES FROM JMU: 0.8 miles |
Mon.-Fri. 3pm-6pm |
| Sentara Hospice | Harrisonburg | Patient Care Volunteer/Office Volunteer | Volunteers will provide companionship and emotional support to patients and families by providing friendly visits to the patient's home. Volunteers can sit with patients, converse, read, work on activities, do light housework or meal prep, and so much more. | Flexible depending on needs of patient/caregivers. Office support Mon-Fri anytime between 8:00AM-5:00pm. Hours for volunteers visiting patients could occur on weekends/evenings based on family need. |
| Shenandoah Valley Migrant Education Program | Harrisonburg | Tutor | We recruit volunteer tutors to work with our school-aged students. • Tutors are paired with a migrant student, who Will work with for spring 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 student during each session, but some tutors choose to stay longer. • Sessions will 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. www.svmep.jmu.edu Distance from JMU: 1.6 miles |
at least a 1 hour block at same time twice a week. Mon-Thurs 4:00PM-8:00PM |
| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Volunteer Outreach Assistant | Create and post flyers, assist with website updating. Distance from JMU: 1.0 miles |
Mon-Fri- Daytime Mon-Thurs-Evenings Sat 10:00AM-1:00PM |
| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Office Assistant | Assist with clerical duties such as answering the telephone, filing, and organizing. Distance from JMU: 1.0 miles |
Mon-Fri daytime and evening, variable |
| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Computer Lab Monitor | Volunteers will supervise groups of students using the computer labs and assist and monitor adult learners working on language learning or computer skills programs. Minimum computer skills needed. Distance from JMU: 1.0 miles |
Mon-Thurs 10:00AM-12:00PM, 1:00PM-3:00PM Some evenings 6:00PM-7:30PM |
| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Children's Program Coordinator | Help recruit and coordinate volunteers and activities for an evening children's program, focusing on help with homework and reading activities Distance from JMU: 1.0 miles |
Mon 6:00PM-8:30PM |
| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Community Relations Assistant | Assistant Outreach Coordinator with developing funding opportunities with local businesses, providing agency information to other service organizations, other public relations duties as needed Distance from JMU: 1.0 miles |
6 to 8 hours each week, flexible |
| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Assistant Tutor | Assist tutors in adult literacy classes, focusing on teaching English speaking and listening or citizenship skills Distance from JMU: 1.0 miles |
Variable |
| SPCA | Harrisonburg | Pet Socializer | Students will attend an orientation to learn more about our organization, cover safety protocol, and learn training techniques to keep interactions consistent among volunteers and pets awaiting adoption. After orientation, students may participate in helping with our adoption showcases as well. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 3.4 miles |
Mon-Sat 10:30AM-3:30PM and Wed 5:30PM-6:45PM |
| Spotswood Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Early Childhood/Exceptional Ed | Spotswood Elementary has an opportunity for service-learners to work in one-on-one and small group situations with classroom assistance and tutoring for children of pre-school age as well as K-4 with special education needs. Within walking distance from campus. Www.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/swood/main.html Distance from JMU = 0.8 miles Approx. Travel Time = 2 mins. |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-3:30PM |
| Spotswood Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Teacher Assistant - Head Start | Spotswood Head Start is a program for at-risk children and has opportunities for service learners to instruct and supervise in a early childhood special education classroom. Spanish speakers would be exceptionally helpful and appreciated. Within walking distance from campus. www.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/swood/main.html |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM |
| Spotswood Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Lunch Buddies | Spotswood Elementary School would like to partner with volunteers to mentor students during our 6 lunch sessions for students grades K-5. Volunteers can read to students during lunch, eat with students, have conversations with students, and play games. Ultimately, SES is looking for volunteers willing to build meaningful relationships with students. All volunteers will need to complete a 20 minute orientation before beginning their volunteer experience. Www.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/swood/main.html Distance from JMU = 0.8 miles Approx. Travel Time = 2 mins. |
Mon-Fri 10:35AM-1:00PM (lunch is 30 minutes per group) |
| Sunnyside Retirement Community | Harrisonburg | Service Learner | Sunnyside is a retirement community that serves all levels of care including independent living, assisted living, heath care, and memory care. There are volunteer opportunities at every level. You can volunteer for activities that are in a group setting or one-on-one. If you head to Sunnyside’s website you can see the different types of activities that are offered. We will work with you to find volunteer opportunities that will help you to be successful and better serve our residents. Distance from JMU: 5.5 miles |
Mon-Sat 8:00AM-8:00PM |
| 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 |
Mon-Sat 10:00AM-6:00PM and Sun 12:00PM-4:00PM |
| The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County | Harrisonburg | Service-Learner's Duties | Service-learners will spend time assisting and socializing with our service recipients, both individually and in group activities. In the center-based program they will work on skills, participate in leisure activities such as computers/IPads, and work on skill builders (functional and independent skills). They will also assist staff in helping with snacks and lunches. Those that go out in the community will assist staff in mobility issues and support clients with their volunteer tasks and spending time in various community settings. Because the majority of our individuals spend time in the community, we are looking for some of the students from your program to be able to commit to 3-5 hours so they can go out with our community engagement teams. There are only about 5-10 clients that remain in the center and even though we welcome students who can only give a couple hours of their time to volunteer for our center program, we will indeed hope to bring on service learners that can spend a great deal of their time with our community teams where the need for support is the greatest. Would be great if students could come for a whole day each week, because then they are able to get out in the community with the program. If not, there are other times available that are shorter. |
Mon-Fri 9:30AM-1:30PM |
| The First Tee Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Youth Golf Program Assistant | The students will be asked to help us run our classes. Golf experience is not required. You will need to be comfortable working with kids ages 5-17. You may also need to assist with marketing, data-entry, and other aspects of running a non-profit. | Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM |
| Valley Mission | Staunton | After School Tutoring | Volunteers work with children (both preschool aged and school aged) ; this includes homework help, reading to the children, craft activities, etc. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 26.7 |
Mon-Thurs 3:00PM-5:00PM |
| Valley Mission | Staunton | Assisting with Children's Chapel Services | Service-learners will engage in reading, role playing, and arts & crafts projects based on a theme in biblical scripture with the children. Each activity is designed to engage the children in spiritual enlightenment in a fun interactive manner. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.9 miles |
Thurs 6:30PM-7:30PM and Sun 1:00PM-2:00PM |
| Valley Mission | Staunton | Life Skills Coaching | Service-learners will assist with life skills group that will address topics such as hygiene, healthy relationships, money management, etc.Each topic is presented in either a power point and/or hand-out which allow for interaction with the residents. The groups are designed to connect the residents with community resources, help them identify with some personal issues, and to empower them to setting goals/priorities and being responsible. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.9 miles |
Wed 9:00AM-11:00AM |
| Valley Mission | Staunton | Front Office Assistance | Volunteers answer the phone and complete light paperwork, and other projects as assigned. Also assisting with processing donation arrivals (perishables, stores items, cleaning supplies). DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.9 miles |
Mon-Fri 1:00PM-4:30PM |
| Valley Program for Aging Services | Harrisonburg | Social/Recreational Helper | Students are typically placed in the senior centers (Harrisonburg, Elkton, Timberville) to assist the Center Director with planning and presenting educational and informational programs, assist with meal packaging, and engage with center members. Harrisonburg Location - Distance from JMU: 1.1 miles Timberville Location - Distance from JMU: 18.3 miles |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM |
| Virginia Cooperative Extension | Harrisonburg | Program Planning Assistant-Nutrition & Food Safety | Service learners will assist with program planning with nutrition and food safety programming - great for students interested in dietetics! Www.ext.vt.edu DISTANCE FROM JMU: 4.4 miles |
Varies Mon-Fri |
| Virginia Cooperative Extension | Harrisonburg | Program Planning Assistant-Financial Literacy | Service learners will assist with program planning with financial literacy programming. Great placement for finance students! Www.ext.vt.edu Distance from JMU-4.4 miles |
Varies Mon-Fri |
| Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community | Harrisonburg | Life Enrichment Assitant | We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities including: assisting with life enrichment activities and programs, helping as a wheelchair escort, providing musical entertainment for residents, volunteering with our therapy and wellness teams, administrative support and much more. Students would be matched with a department that meets their interests and availability. | Mon-Fri 9:00AM -4:30PM and Sun 9:30PM-11:30AM 40 hours or more |
| Virginia Quilt Museum | Harrisonburg | Museum Assistant | Variety of tasks, including: data entry, mailings, event set-up and tear-down, quilt folding, online research, etc. as abilities and interests allow. Must commit to at least 5 hours a week for a full semester OR 8 hours a week for half a semester. www.vaquiltmuseum.org DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.46 miles |
Tues-Sat 10:00AM-4:00PM |
| Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind | Staunton | Service-Learner | Service learner will have the opportunity to assist in the Blind and/or Deaf departments and work with students. Opportunities include one on one tutoring and assiting staff with activities. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 25.5 MILES |
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM |
| Waterman Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Teacher's Assistant Exceptional Ed | Waterman Elementary has opportunities for working with special education students in preschool or in a K-4 classrooms. Service-learners will be helping the teacher with what is needed, interacting with the children and acting as a positive role model. Www.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/water/waterindex.html Distance from JMU = 1.3 miles Approx. Travel Time = 3 mins. |
Mon-Fri 8:45AM-1:00PM |
| Waterman Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Classroom Assistant | Service-learners at Waterman Elementary will work in a classroom setting under the direction of a teacher and tutor individual students in different core areas. Children may be special eduaction students or regular education students needing additional academic assistance. www.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/water/waterindex.html Distance from JMU: 1.26 miles, 4 minutes |
Mon-Fri 9:30AM-3:00PM |
| Waterman Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Classroom Assistant - Head Start | Waterman Head Start is a program for at-risk students where service learners will work with children on art activities, read with children, work on a specific skill with one child or on the computers. www.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/water/waterindex.html |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM |
| Western State Hospital | Staunton | Physical or Occupational Therapist Shadow | Western State Hospital is a state psychiatric hospital working to provide safe and effective individualized treatment in a recovery focused environment. Service-learners will be assigned to a Physical or Occupational Therapist to observe and complete clerical work. Service-learners will work in classes or on the ward depending upon the schedule of the therapist. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 25 MILES |
Mon-Fri Variable Hours |
| Western State Hospital | Staunton | Special Activities Partner | Western State Hospital is a state psychiatric hospital working to provide safe and effective individualized treatment in a recovery focused enviornment. Service-learners will participate in activities with the patients either on the unit or through the planned activities on the calendar. Service-learners will have the opportunity to develop more activities, play music for the clients and continue interacting in the previously developed activities. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 25 MILES |
Mon-Fri 3:30PM- 8:00PM and weekends 10:00AM-8:00PM |
| Western State Hospital | Staunton | Visiting Companion | Western State Hospital is a state psychiatric hospital working to provide safe and effective individualized treatment in a recovery focused enviornment. Service-learners will act as a companion to the patients where they visit them on a consistent basis in order to help in their recovery. Service-learners will assist in games, activities, etc. depending upon the interest of their companion. Service-learners should be able to commit to 1 hour/week. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 25 MILES |
Mon-Fri 3:30PM- 8:00PM and weekends 10:00AM-8:00PM |
| Western State Hospital | Staunton | Donations Room Assistant | Western State Hospital is a state psychiatric hospital working to provide safe and effective individualized treatment in a recovery focused enviornment. Service-learners will work in the clothing donation room sorting variable donations. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 25 MILES |
Mon- Fri 3:30PM-8:00PM and weekends 10:00AM-8:00PM |
| White Birch Communities | Harrisonburg | Activities Assistance & Interaction | Service opportunities include walking or wheeling residents outside, bingo, arts and crafts, exercise instructors, sing-a-longs, parties, games, piano playing, music groups. Www.whitebirchcommunities.com Distance From JMU: 6.2 Miles |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM and every other weekend |
| Wilbur S. Pence Middle School | Dayton | Classroom Volunteers | We welcome volunteers to come to the school and tutor students in various subjects. We often pair volunteers with English Learners. They will help student do their school work or other tasks provided by the classroom teacher. TOTAL DISTANCE FROM JMU: 4.2 MILES Contact Camala Kite to being placement. |
Mon - Fri. 8:20AM-3:18PM There is Power 30 from 2:48PM until 3:18PM, the rest of the time is class time. |
| WVPT Public Television | Harrisonburg | Auction Solicitation | Auction Solicitation Members to make phone calls to local businesses for donations of items or services for annual auction fundraiser. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.9 miles |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5:00PM |
| WVPT Public Television | Harrisonburg | Auction Data Entry | Data Entry Engineer - data entry to keep membership data/event data up - to - date Help with monthly mailings |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5:00PM |
| WVPT Public Television | Harrisonburg | Special Events Mascot | Special Events - preparation with marketing/planning/set up/clean up and wear Cubby the mascot outfit | Variable |
| WVPT Public Television | Harrisonburg | Outreach and Special Projects Assistant | Service-learners will assist with coordinating and promoting community events and serving as a representative of WVPT. | Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00PM |
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