Partner Agency Directory
| Agency | Location | Opportunity | Details | ServiceHours | Commitment | Distance | Tags |
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| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Harrisonburg | Mentor **Must be Pre-Approved*** | Big Brothers Big Sisters has been changing children's lives by matching them with caring adults to guide them on a path to success. Mission: Provide children facing adversity with strong, and enduring, profesisonally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Website: http://www.bbbshr.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 MILE |
Site-Based: Monday-Friday 11:00 AM-1:00 PM or 4:00 PM-6:00 PM Community Based: Varies with each little and their family |
Academic Year | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement |
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| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Verona | Food Recovery Volunteer | Blue Ridge Area Food Bank serves 25 counties and 8 cities on either side of the Blue Ridge through distribution centers. They provide nutritious food to 105,100 people each month through a far-reaching network of food pantries, soup kitchens, schools, churches, & other nonprofit groups. Mission: To provide nourishing food to our neighbors in need through vibrant community partnerships and passionate public support. Website: https://www.brafb.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 19.3 MILES |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Food Security |
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| Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham | Harrisonburg | Volunteer Aide | 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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| Bridgewater Child Care Center | Bridgewater | Day Care | Bridgewater Child Care Center provides affordable, quality child care and welcomes children from all religious, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. A secure, fun atmosphere is presented so that children may feel comfortable with peers and staff, yet be allowed freedom enough to vent pent-up energies in appropriate ways. Mission: To foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and concern among children and between adults and children where differences are accepted, cooperation is encouraged and conflicts are resolved peacefully. Website: http://preschool.bwcob.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 8.6 MILES |
Monday-Friday 3:15 PM-6:00 PM | Semester | Early and Elementary Education Child Care & Youth Development Education Multicultural Awareness |
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| Bridgewater Retirement Community | Bridgewater | Restorative Care Helper | Bridgewater Retirement Community is a 55-acre campus that offers access to well-planned grounds, inviting amenities, support, and freeson to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. BRC is ideally located near the center of the town, providing flat terrain for easy walking access to dining, entertainment, shopping, the library and many recreational opportunities. Mission: Promoting an engaging lifestyle within our compassionate community. Website: https://www.brcliving.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 9.4 miles |
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-11:30 AM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM | Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health Arts Appreciation |
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| Bridgewater Retirement Community | Bridgewater | Beauty Shop Escorts | Bridgewater Retirement Community is a 55-acre campus that offers access to well-planned grounds, inviting amenities, support, and freeson to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. BRC is ideally located near the center of the town, providing flat terrain for easy walking access to dining, entertainment, shopping, the library and many recreational opportunities. Mission: Promoting an engaging lifestyle within our compassionate community. Website: https://www.brcliving.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 9.4 miles |
Tuesday-1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Thursday-8:30 AM-11:30 AM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, and Wednesday-1:00 PM-4:00 PM | Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health Arts Appreciation |
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| Bridgewater Retirement Community | Bridgewater | Bingo Helpers | Bridgewater Retirement Community is a 55-acre campus that offers access to well-planned grounds, inviting amenities, support, and freeson to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. BRC is ideally located near the center of the town, providing flat terrain for easy walking access to dining, entertainment, shopping, the library and many recreational opportunities. Mission: Promoting an engaging lifestyle within our compassionate community. Website: https://www.brcliving.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 9.4 miles |
Monday 10:00 AM-11:30 AM | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health Arts Appreciation |
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| Bridgewater Retirement Community | Bridgewater | More Than Words Volunteer | Bridgewater Retirement Community is a 55-acre campus that offers access to well-planned grounds, inviting amenities, support, and freeson to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. BRC is ideally located near the center of the town, providing flat terrain for easy walking access to dining, entertainment, shopping, the library and many recreational opportunities. Mission: Promoting an engaging lifestyle within our compassionate community. Website: https://www.brcliving.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 9.4 miles |
Monday-Sunday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health Arts Appreciation |
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| Brookdale at Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Service-Learner | At Brookdale Harrisonburg every day is an opportunity for Brookdale associates to deeply connect with people in a profound and personal way. For our residents, we provide comfortable lifestyles and caring environments, with opportunities to improve wellness, fulfill lifelong wishes, and stay connected with friends and loved ones. Mission: It all starts with listening to and understanding the unmet needs of those we are talking with; their hopes and uncertainties for themselves or for loved ones. Then we partner with them to determine a solution designed to help enrich their lives. We believe that growing older doesn't mean the options for enjoying life have to shrink. Our philosophy is that we're all aging, but that should never keep us from living. Website: https://www.brookdale.com/en/communities/brookdale-harrisonburg.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.4 miles |
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-11:00 AM and 1:00 PM-4:30 PM Weekends as scheduled. |
Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health |
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| Cat's Cradle | Harrisonburg | Cleaning Volunteer at PetSmart Adoption Center | 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: 1.6 MILES |
Monday-Sunday: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM or 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM or 7:00 PM-8:00 PM. Mid-day shifts also available on request | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Animal Welfare Technology & Communications |
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| Cat's Cradle | Harrisonburg | Lobby Attendant | 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 |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 12:00 PM-6:00 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Animal Welfare Technology & Communications |
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| Cat's Cradle | Harrisonburg | Adoption Event Counselor | 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 |
Friday 4:30 PM-7:30 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM-5:30 PM | Community Wellness and Environment Animal Welfare Technology & Communications |
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| Cat's Cradle | Harrisonburg | Graphic Design And Web Content Upkeep | 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 |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 12:00 PM-6:00 PM, and more off-site if volunteer has a laptop or desktop computer. | Community Wellness and Environment Animal Welfare Technology & Communications |
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| Churchville Elementary | Churchville | Classroom Volunteer | The service-learner will be expected to work with elementary school students in grades 1-5 in the afterschool program. They will be assisting individual and small groups of students with homework and other duties as assigned by the teacher. Www.augusta.k12.va.us -- select Churchville DISTANCE FROM JMU: 30.8 miles Distance from JMU = 24.2 miles Approx. Travel Time = 40 mins. |
3:30-5:00 | Academic Year | Exceptional Education Early and Elementary Education Child Care & Youth Development Education Disability Services |
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| Curis at Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Activities Assistant | Curis at Harrisonburg is a dually certified skilled nursing and rehabilitaion center. Mission: We exist to improve the lives of the people we touch, through a sophisticated health care system whose mission is to rehabilitate and restore each resident to the fullest extent possible – physically and emotionally – by providing the highest standards of care and individualized treatment in modern, clean, safe, and pleasant surroundings. We recognize the continually changing needs of the population we serve and we will adapt our services to provide optimal care by remaining on the forefront of nursing, medical and rehabilitative advancements. Website: http://www.avantecenters.com/locations/location-detail/location/Avante-at-Harrisonburg DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.1 MILES |
Monday-Sunday 8:30 AM-8:00 PM | Academic Year | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health |
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| Curis at Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Therapy Volunteer | Curis at Harrisonburg is a dually certified skilled nursing and rehabilitaion center. Mission: We exist to improve the lives of the people we touch, through a sophisticated health care system whose mission is to rehabilitate and restore each resident to the fullest extent possible – physically and emotionally – by providing the highest standards of care and individualized treatment in modern, clean, safe, and pleasant surroundings. We recognize the continually changing needs of the population we serve and we will adapt our services to provide optimal care by remaining on the forefront of nursing, medical and rehabilitative advancements. Website: http://www.avantecenters.com/locations/location-detail/location/Avante-at-Harrisonburg DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.1 miles |
Vary | Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health |
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| Curis at Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg | Special Group Events | Curis at Harrisonburg is a dually certified skilled nursing and rehabilitaion center. Mission: We exist to improve the lives of the people we touch, through a sophisticated health care system whose mission is to rehabilitate and restore each resident to the fullest extent possible – physically and emotionally – by providing the highest standards of care and individualized treatment in modern, clean, safe, and pleasant surroundings. We recognize the continually changing needs of the population we serve and we will adapt our services to provide optimal care by remaining on the forefront of nursing, medical and rehabilitative advancements. Website: http://www.avantecenters.com/locations/location-detail/location/Avante-at-Harrisonburg DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.1 miles |
Monday-Sunday 8:30 AM-9:00 PM | Varies | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health |
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| CWS Refugee Resettlement Program | Harrisonburg | Reception Assistance | The Church World Service Harrisonburg Immigration and Refugee Program has resettled refugees since 1988. Our program provides a bridge from their former life in their home country to a new set of cultural, linguistic, and practical skills that will enable them to thrive in Harrisonburg. Mission: Our primary goal is to help the refugee form long lasting relationships in the community which become the basis of self-sufficiency. Website: http://cwsharrisonburg.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.3 MILES |
Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Bilingual Community Engagement Child Care & Youth Development Education Public Health Multicultural Awareness Economic Development Technology & Communications |
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| EJC Arboretum at JMU | Harrisonburg | Garden Volunteer | The EJC Arboretum is an outdoor living classroom available for use by all teachers, professors and students from the area. With its forested slopes, lowland swale, pond and forested savanna, the arboretum provides a unique habitat for a wide diversity of flora and fauna. Mission: The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, a woodland sanctuary on the James Madison University campus, is a public urban garden and forested greenspace that preserves native plant species, provides opportunities for research and promotes knowledges of the botanical and natural world for people of all ages. Website: http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: ON-CAMPUS (NEAR EAST CAMPUS) |
Tuesday-Friday 8:00 AM-3:00 PM; two hour minimum shift starting at either 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM or 1:00 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Technology & Communications Environment & Sustainability Agriculture Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| EJC Arboretum at JMU | Harrisonburg | Tour Guide | The EJC Arboretum is an outdoor living classroom available for use by all teachers, professors and students from the area. With its forested slopes, lowland swale, pond and forested savanna, the arboretum provides a unique habitat for a wide diversity of flora and fauna. Mission: The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, a woodland sanctuary on the James Madison University campus, is a public urban garden and forested greenspace that preserves native plant species, provides opportunities for research and promotes knowledges of the botanical and natural world for people of all ages. Website: http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: ON-CAMPUS (NEAR EAST CAMPUS) |
Varies | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Technology & Communications Environment & Sustainability Agriculture Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Elon W. Rhodes Early Learning Center | Harrisonburg | Classroom Helper | 9:30 AM-3:30 PM | Semester | Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Elon W. Rhodes Early Learning Center | Harrisonburg | Playground Helper | Monday-Friday 11:30 AM-12:00 PM and/or 1:45 PM-2:15 PM | Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Elon W. Rhodes Early Learning Center | Harrisonburg | Lunch Helper | Monday-Friday 12:30 PM-1:30 PM | Semester | Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Explore More Discovery Museum | Harrisonburg | Hands-On Volunteer | Children are naturally curious and learn through active exploration. That's why authentic, hands-on learning experiences are the basis for all museum activities. The museum also recognizes that all children have unique learning styles. Exhibits and programs provide opportunities for auditory, visual, and tactile experiences. Mission: Our mission is to engage young minds through interactive, multi-sensory learning experiences - promoting a greater understanding of themselves and their world. Website: http://www.iexploremore.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 MILE |
2 hour shifts between the hours of Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 AM-5:00 PM | Semester | Early and Elementary Education Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Explore More Discovery Museum | Harrisonburg | STEM Program Intern | 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 |
Every Monday, January 29 - April 23 from 5:30 PM-8:00 PM | Short Term | Early and Elementary Education Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Fort Defiance High School | Fort Defiance | Career Coaching | Need a pair of students to meet with small groups of seniors who have not yet chosen a career path. Goal is to spend time at a computer, look at some options, and move closer to a commitment of a post-high school plan (college, military, workforce, training) | Wednesday or Thursday mornings 9:00 - 10:00. Could also run sessions 1:30 - 2:30. Times and dates are flexible. | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Economic Development |
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| Friendship Industries and Able Solutions | Harrisonburg | Service-Learner | Friendship Industries is an organization that provides commercial work and training opportunities for persons with disabilities. Mission: Friendship Industries develops and maintains employment and training opportunities for persons with disabilities in integrated work environments. Website: https://friendship-industries.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 3 MILES |
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-2:00PM | Semester | Disability Services |
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| Gift & Thrift | Harrisonburg | Gift & Thrift Associate - Early Childhood Education | Evaluate current ways of sorting childrens books Present written protocol for categorizing and displaying childrens books for retail sales Place children’s books in retail areaPrepare a manual for future volunteers" |
M-F 9:30-5:00 | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Child Care & Youth Development Education Technology & Communications Economic Development |
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| Gift & Thrift | Harrisonburg | Gift & Thrift Associate - Marketing, Research | Evaluate current marketing plans for Thrift, Booksavers or Artisans Hope in Retailales,Volunteer recruitnt, Donation reque, Special projects Evaluate current marketing outlets Evaluate current marketing text Research new outlets for marketing Research trends in donations to thrift shops Research our current customer bse Present written proposal to manager with updated marketing plan" |
Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00 | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Child Care & Youth Development Education Technology & Communications Economic Development |
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| Gift & Thrift | Harrisonburg | Gift & Thrift Associate - Communication, Marketing | Produce a brief sustainable marketing video to be viewed by people entering our building including:MCC informaon,Donation information,Volunteer inforation, Evaluate the Gift and Thrift social media exposure in order to put sustainable protocols in place including:Faceboo,kTwit,terInstag,ramWhatever else is comingTraining for current staff responsible for social mediaExamine printed materials for clarity and effectivenessPresent written proposal to manager with suggested improvements" | Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00 | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Child Care & Youth Development Education Technology & Communications Economic Development |
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| Gus Bus-Office of Children and Youth | Harrisonburg | Reading Road Show- Gus Bus Volunteer | The Reading Road Show, more affectionally known as the Gud Bus, is a mobile literacy program that helps to bring literacy opportunities into the neighborhood of students. On the Gus Bus, instructors provide story time, activities, and book checkout for students. Mission: To promote literacy through a mobile program providing story time, activities, and book checkout to children and their families. To strengthen communities with regular visits to underserved neighborhoods, connecting families to local resources and distributing food through a collaboration with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Website: http://creative.cisat.jmu.edu/projects/gusbus/index.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.1 miles & various neighborhoods **Having own transportation is requested for Gus Bus programs** |
Monday-Thursday 4:00 PM-7:00 PM | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Food Security |
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| Gus Bus-Office of Children and Youth | Harrisonburg | Afterschool Enrichment Program at Stone Spring Elementary | The Reading Road Show, more affectionally known as the Gud Bus, is a mobile literacy program that helps to bring literacy opportunities into the neighborhood of students. On the Gus Bus, instructors provide story time, activities, and book checkout for students. Mission: To promote literacy through a mobile program providing story time, activities, and book checkout to children and their families. To strengthen communities with regular visits to underserved neighborhoods, connecting families to local resources and distributing food through a collaboration with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Website: http://creative.cisat.jmu.edu/projects/gusbus/index.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.1 miles & various neighborhoods **Having own transportation is requested for Gus Bus programs** |
Monday-Thursday 4:00 PM-5:30 PM | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Food Security |
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| Gus Bus-Office of Children and Youth | Harrisonburg | Afterschool Program at Spotswood Elementary | The Reading Road Show, more affectionally known as the Gud Bus, is a mobile literacy program that helps to bring literacy opportunities into the neighborhood of students. On the Gus Bus, instructors provide story time, activities, and book checkout for students. Mission: To promote literacy through a mobile program providing story time, activities, and book checkout to children and their families. To strengthen communities with regular visits to underserved neighborhoods, connecting families to local resources and distributing food through a collaboration with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Website: http://creative.cisat.jmu.edu/projects/gusbus/index.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.1 miles & various neighborhoods **Having own transportation is requested for Gus Bus programs** |
Monday-Thursday 4:00 PM-5:30 PM | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Food Security |
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| Gus Bus-Office of Children and Youth | Harrisonburg | School-based Tutoring (Stone Spring and Spotswood) | The Reading Road Show, more affectionally known as the Gud Bus, is a mobile literacy program that helps to bring literacy opportunities into the neighborhood of students. On the Gus Bus, instructors provide story time, activities, and book checkout for students. Mission: To promote literacy through a mobile program providing story time, activities, and book checkout to children and their families. To strengthen communities with regular visits to underserved neighborhoods, connecting families to local resources and distributing food through a collaboration with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Website: http://creative.cisat.jmu.edu/projects/gusbus/index.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.1 miles & various neighborhoods **Having own transportation is requested for Gus Bus programs** |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Food Security |
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| Gus Bus-Office of Children and Youth | Harrisonburg | In-Home Tutors | The Reading Road Show, more affectionally known as the Gud Bus, is a mobile literacy program that helps to bring literacy opportunities into the neighborhood of students. On the Gus Bus, instructors provide story time, activities, and book checkout for students. Mission: To promote literacy through a mobile program providing story time, activities, and book checkout to children and their families. To strengthen communities with regular visits to underserved neighborhoods, connecting families to local resources and distributing food through a collaboration with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Website: http://creative.cisat.jmu.edu/projects/gusbus/index.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.1 miles & various neighborhoods **Having own transportation is requested for Gus Bus programs** |
varying times Monday-Thursday for IN Home Tutors | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Food Security |
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| Harrisonburg Farmer's Market | Harrisonburg | Event Volunteers | The Harrisonburg Farmers Market tries to be an even more vital part of the growing community since the awareness of the importance and benefits of eating locally and supporting local sustainable agriculture continues to grow. Mission: The Harrisonburg Farmers Market mission is to provide the public with easy access to fresh, nutritious, locally produced agricultural goods and crafts of the highest quality, to assist local and regional farmers and other producers to directly market their products to the local customer base, and to supppost environmental stewardship and community well-being. Website: http://www.harrisonburgfarmersmarket.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.8 mile |
Tuesday & Saturday 8:00 AM-1:00 PM (April-November) Saturday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM (December-March) |
Academic Year | Community Wellness and Environment Food Security Environment & Sustainability Agriculture Technology & Communications |
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| Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center | Harrisonburg | Activity Director | Website: https://www.mfa.net/center/harrisonburg-health-rehabilitation-center DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 MILE |
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 2:00 PM-5:00 PM | Semester | Aging and Health Services Community Wellness and Environment Elder Care Education Arts Appreciation Public Health |
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| Harrisonburg High School's 4T Nursery | Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg's 4T Program- Nursery Assistant | Service-learner responsibilities will include: playing with infants and toddlers, feeding babies bottles, rocking children to sleep, reading stories, changing diapers etc. The youngest child in the nursery is 6 weeks old and the oldest is 3 years old. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.9 MILES |
Mon-Fri 7:30AM-3:00PM | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Community Wellness and Environment Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Shenandoah Valley Migrant Education Program | Harrisonburg | Volunteer Tutor | "Sessions will largely consist of helping students with their homework, but some tutors choose to prepare educational activities or games to do with their students as well. Tutoring sessions are conducted in the student's home 2 times a week for a minimum of one hour. " | M-TH 4:15-8:00 | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development |
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| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Volunteer Outreach Assistant | Service-learners will create and post flyers, assist with website updating. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 miles Description: a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting learning and literacy throughout the Shenandoah Valley. Mission: Our MISSION is to provide needs-based instruction for adults in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County in literacy, English, and citizenship, using trained volunteers. Website: http://www.skylineliteracy.org/who-we-are/ |
Mon-Fri- Daytime Mon-Thurs-Evenings Sat 10:00AM-1:00PM |
Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications |
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| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Office Assistant | Service-learners will assist with clerical duties such as answering the telephone, filing, and organizing. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 miles |
Mon-Fri daytime and evening, variable | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications |
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| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Computer Lab Monitor | Service-learners will supervise groups of students using the computer labs and assist and monitor adult learners working on language learning or computer skills programs. Minimum computer skills needed. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 miles |
Mon-Thurs 10:00AM-12:00PM, 1:00PM-3:00PM Some evenings 6:00PM-7:30PM |
Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications |
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| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Children's Program Coordinator | Service-learners will help recruit and coordinate volunteers and activities for an evening children's program, focusing on help with homework and reading activities DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 miles |
Mon 6:00PM-8:30PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications |
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| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Community Relations Assistant | Service-learners will help with developing funding opportunities with local businesses, providing agency information to other service organizations, other public relations duties as needed DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 miles |
6 to 8 hours each week, flexible | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications |
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| Skyline Literacy | Harrisonburg | Assistant Tutor | Service-learners will assist tutors in adult literacy classes, focusing on teaching English speaking and listening or citizenship skills DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.0 miles |
Variable | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Multicultural Awareness Bilingual Community Engagement Education Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications |
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| SPCA | Harrisonburg | Pet Socializer Volunteers | Pet socializers provide enrichment for pets awaiting adoption through humane handling and training along with general love. All volunteers must complete a safety and logistics orientation prior to service, which they can sign up for online here: https://www.rhspca.org/volunteer.html. After orientation, volunteers can focus on socializing pets onsite or participate in adoption showcases. | Mon-Sat 10:30-3:30 onsite, varies on weekends for showcases | Community Wellness and Environment Animal Welfare Education |
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| Sunnyside Retirement Community | Harrisonburg | Activities Assistants | Service-learners will help invite residents to the activity and assist with anything needed throughout the duration of the activity. Inviting the residents may include just knocking on their door to remind them or inviting them and pushing their wheelchair to the activity location. | Activities schedule varies monthly; 9:30-11:15 and 1:30-3 are very common | Short Term | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Arts Appreciation |
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| Sunnyside Retirement Community | Harrisonburg | Adopt-a-Grandparent Program | The adopt-a-grandparent program allows the service learner to be matched with a resident with similar interests or background in the hopes to create a deeper and more meaningful connection. This opportunity allows for self-scheduling (as long as the resident agrees). We ask students to make visits at least once a week with their "adopted grandparent." Guidelines for these visits will be discussed during the orientation process. | Schedule varies; once a week requirement | Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Arts Appreciation |
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| Sunnyside Retirement Community | Harrisonburg | Musical Entertainment | "There are several different avenues where our residents can benefit from your gift of music:-Piano playing as dinner music, sing-a-long activity, birthday party entertainment-Singing-Other instruments as dinner music/evening entertainment and the birthday party entertainment" | Varies | Varies | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Arts Appreciation |
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| Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Store | Harrisonburg | Sales Associate | Service learners will learn about fair trade, tell customers about the store, help customers shop, restock, unpack, tell the stories of where merchandise comes from. Www.harrisonburg.tenthousandvillages.com DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.4 miles |
Mon-Sat 10:00AM-6:00PM and Sun 12:00PM-4:00PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Economic Development Technology & Communications |
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| The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County | Harrisonburg | Volunteer | "Spend time with clients in center-based program assisting with skills, art projects, leisure activities, and tasks that earn pay for our individuals.Assist staff with our Community Engagement program. Teams of 1:3 ratio spend time in the community volunteering, participating in recreational activities, going out to eat, and exploring our community resources." | Program hours are 9:00 - 2:00 Monday thru Friday. Community Engagement program generally goes out for the day (9:30 - 1:30) so students who are able to commit this much time would be great for this program. Others who can only come for a couple hours can spend their time volunteering in the center-based program. | Disability Services Education |
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| Valley Mission | Staunton | After School Tutoring | Service-learners will work with children (both preschool aged and school aged) ; this includes homework help, reading to the children, craft activities, etc. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 26.7 miles |
Mon-Thurs 3:00PM-5:00PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Homelessness & Affordable Housing Food Security Economic Development Education Child Care & Youth Development Public Health Technology & Communications |
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| Valley Mission | Staunton | Assisting with Children's Chapel Services | Service-learners will engage in reading, role playing, and arts & crafts projects based on a theme in biblical scripture with the children. Each activity is designed to engage the children in spiritual enlightenment in a fun interactive manner. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 26.7 miles |
Thurs 6:30PM-7:30PM and Sun 1:00PM-2:00PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Homelessness & Affordable Housing Food Security Economic Development Education Child Care & Youth Development Public Health Technology & Communications |
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| Valley Mission | Staunton | Life Skills Coaching | Service-learners will assist with life skills group that will address topics such as hygiene, healthy relationships, money management, etc.Each topic is presented in either a power point and/or hand-out which allow for interaction with the residents. The groups are designed to connect the residents with community resources, help them identify with some personal issues, and to empower them to setting goals/priorities and being responsible. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 26.7 miles |
Wed 9:00AM-11:00AM | Community Wellness and Environment Homelessness & Affordable Housing Food Security Economic Development Education Child Care & Youth Development Public Health Technology & Communications |
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| Valley Mission | Staunton | Front Office Assistance | Service-learners will answer the phone and complete light paperwork, and other projects as assigned. Also assisting with processing donation arrivals (perishables, stores items, cleaning supplies). DISTANCE FROM JMU: 26.7 miles |
Mon-Fri 1:00PM-4:30PM | Community Wellness and Environment Homelessness & Affordable Housing Food Security Economic Development Education Child Care & Youth Development Public Health Technology & Communications |
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| Valley Program for Aging Services | Harrisonburg | Office Assistant | Service learners will assist with general office duties such as answering the phone, filing, organizing computer work. They may also be asked to assist in leading programs at the Harrisonburg Senior Center. | Varies | Semester | Aging and Health Services Elder Care Public Health Education Food Security Technology & Communications |
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| Virginia Cooperative Extension | Harrisonburg | Program Planning Assistant-Nutrition & Food Safety | Service learners will assist with program planning with nutrition and food safety programming - great for students interested in dietetics! Www.ext.vt.edu DISTANCE FROM JMU: 4.4 miles |
Varies Mon-Fri | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Education Public Health Food Security Economic Development |
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| Virginia Cooperative Extension | Harrisonburg | Financial Literacy | Service learners will assist with program planning with financial literacy programming. Great placement for finance students! Www.ext.vt.edu Distance from JMU-4.4 miles |
Varies Mon-Fri | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Education Public Health Food Security Economic Development |
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| 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.†We are asking your organization to get involved by bringing refreshments and engaging in social as well as recreational opportunities. Sharing and caring is the best description of your volunteer experience. Unbelievably, there are no costs to any of our participating members. All of our services, dedication, and fun, food, and good times are free. This makes volunteering a critical part of the organization. This is an opportunity to develop and foster new relationships and to help host meaningful and successful events for all our Canteen program participants. Combining our numerous programs with amazing volunteers is the reason Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation continues to be so successful. Join us now as a volunteer, as we try to help those who mean so much to us and our Harrisonburg community. Fun nights including dances, athletic events, craft nights, game nights, and many other events will bring us all, members and volunteers, together for fun, relaxation, exercise, and positive social interactions. Historically our volunteers have served our service needs by volunteering time, refreshments, decorations, and ideas for fun and engaging activities and events. Some organizations may be able to use this experience for meeting additional service learning credit hours and/or volunteer requirements. With that in mind, below are a number of expectations that will help everyone gain a more specific understanding of what this experience will entail. 1.Setting up the facility for the event. This includes but is not limited to set up of tables and chairs, bleachers, audio system, as well as break down and clean up. This also includes helping with making and/or setting up decorations, helping to prepare, provide, and serve refreshments for the events, all as needed. 2.Engagement with participants is key. You may engage with them by sitting, conversing, and even possibly dancing with participants depending on the activity. The focus is on positive engagement.3.The expectation is that all volunteers report to the event at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the event.4.Volunteers should be able to provide their own transportation to and from the event. 5.The Harrisonburg Recreation Department will provide overall supervision of the event and help to provide instructions and directions for all volunteers. " | Scheduled Canteen Events (Friday evenings 6-8:30 p.m.) | Semester | Disability Services |
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| Harrisonburg-Rockingham Child Day Care Center | Harrisonburg | Day Care Volunteer | Service-learners are expected to assist the teachers in a variety of duties. Some may include washing toys, reading books, playing game and interacting with children. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.8 MILES |
Mon-Fri 6:30M-6:00PM | Semester | Early and Elementary Education Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| John Wayland Elementary School-Exceptional Ed. | Bridgewater | Teacher's Assistant and Tutor | Service-learners will submit a schedule to the SC to send to the agency contact and the service-learner will be contacted with the scheduled times. Service learners at John Wayland will assist in classroom activities, tutoring in small groups and/or one-on-one interaction. There are opportunities available with EXED students, ESL students and for translating forms into Spanish, Russian, and Kurdish. Students will be asked if there is a specific classroom or subject they would like to help with. Email contact is preferred. Www.rockingham.k12.va.us/JWES/JWEhome.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: 6.4 miles |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-3:00PM | Semester | Exceptional Education Disability Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness |
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| Lacey Springs Elementary School | Bridgewater | Title I/TLC Reading Specialists | Work in classrooms with students to provide small group or one on one support with guidance from the teacher in reading, writing, math, or content. | Anytime, 8:30-3:00 | Semester | Early and Elementary Education Education Child Care & Youth Development Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness |
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| McGaheysville Elementary School | McGaheysville | Classroom Volunteer/Tutor | Service-learners may be working with children (ages PreK-5th grade) providing remediation 1:1 or in small groups, or may be supervising small groups through academic rotations within the classroom. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 10 MILES |
Mon-Fri 8:05AM-3:05PM | Semester | Early and Elementary Education Education Child Care & Youth Development |
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| Mercy House | Harrisonburg | Sorter | Mercy House continues to serve only families with dependent children and maintain focus on building and strengthening family unity. By teaching families about the importance of living and working together, each individual has the support that enables them to reach his or her highest potential. Mission: The mission of Mercy House is to provide food, clothes, and shelter to homeless families with depedent children in the Harrisonburg, Virginia area in a safe community while providing services to help overcome the barriers leading to homelessness. Website: http://www.themercyhouse.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1 MILE |
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:30 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Homelessness & Affordable Housing Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications Education Economic Development |
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| Mercy House | Harrisonburg | Afterschool Tutor | Mercy House continues to serve only families with dependent children and maintain focus on building and strengthening family unity. By teaching families about the importance of living and working together, each individual has the support that enables them to reach his or her highest potential. Mission: The mission of Mercy House is to provide food, clothes, and shelter to homeless families with depedent children in the Harrisonburg, Virginia area in a safe community while providing services to help overcome the barriers leading to homelessness. Website: http://www.themercyhouse.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1 MILE |
Monday-Thursday 3:30 PM-5:00 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Homelessness & Affordable Housing Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications Education Economic Development |
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| Mercy House | Harrisonburg | Daycare | Mercy House continues to serve only families with dependent children and maintain focus on building and strengthening family unity. By teaching families about the importance of living and working together, each individual has the support that enables them to reach his or her highest potential. Mission: The mission of Mercy House is to provide food, clothes, and shelter to homeless families with depedent children in the Harrisonburg, Virginia area in a safe community while providing services to help overcome the barriers leading to homelessness. Website: http://www.themercyhouse.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1 MILE |
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM, 12:00 PM-3:00 PM, or 3:00 PM-5:00 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Homelessness & Affordable Housing Child Care & Youth Development Technology & Communications Education Economic Development |
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| Middle School Visit Program MVP | Harrisonburg | Data Entry Volunteer | Service-learners will be helping with research, data entry, as well as digital media work for advertising. May involve working with social media. DISTANCE FROM JMU: On Campus Opportunity |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM (Do not need to be availible for the whole time- 60 minute blocks are OK) | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Technology & Communications Education Child Care & Youth Development |
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| Middle School Visit Program MVP | Harrisonburg | Program Volunteer | Service-learners will serve as informal tour guides, welcome session student panelists, and general role models who are willing to talk casually to our visitors about college life as they enjoy their JMU experience. Our goal is to have a 10:1 student/volunteer ratio to create a sense of community. DISTANCE FROM JMU: On Campus Opportunity |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM (Do not need to be availible for the whole time- 60 minute blocks are OK) | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Technology & Communications Education Child Care & Youth Development |
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| Montevideo Middle School | Penn Laird | PE & Art Student Support MONDAYS* | Assist students with special needs participate in Physical Education and Art lessons. Classes change daily. Service-learners may assist with Phys. Ed class one day and Art class the next time they serve, so comfortability assisting with both is required. Distance: 8 miles |
Monday 11:30-12:30 p.m. | Semester | Exceptional Education Disability Services Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Montevideo Middle School | Penn Laird | PE & Art Student Support TUESDAYS* | Assist students with special needs participate in Physical Education and Art lessons. Classes change daily. Service-learners may assist with Phys. Ed class one day and Art class the next time they serve, so comfortability assisting with both is required. Distance: 8 miles |
Tuesdays 11:30-12:30 p.m. | Semester | Exceptional Education Disability Services Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Montevideo Middle School | Penn Laird | PE & Art Student Support WEDNESDAYS* | Assist students with special needs participate in Physical Education and Art lessons. Classes change daily. Service-learners may assist with Phys. Ed class one day and Art class the next time they serve, so comfortability assisting with both is required. Distance: 8 miles |
Wednesdays 11:30-12:30 p.m. | Semester | Exceptional Education Disability Services Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Montevideo Middle School | Penn Laird | PE & Art Student Support THURSDAYS* | Assist students with special needs participate in Physical Education and Art lessons. Classes change daily. Service-learners may assist with Phys. Ed class one day and Art class the next time they serve, so comfortability assisting with both is required. Distance: 8 miles |
Thursday 11:30-12:30 p.m. | Semester | Exceptional Education Disability Services Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Montevideo Middle School | Penn Laird | PE & Art Student Support FRIDAYS* | Assist students with special needs participate in Physical Education and Art lessons. Classes change daily. Service-learners may assist with Phys. Ed class one day and Art class the next time they serve, so comfortability assisting with both is required. Distance: 8 miles |
Fridays 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Semester | Exceptional Education Disability Services Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Mountain View Elementary School | Harrisonburg | After School Reading Tutoring Program | "The after-school tutoring program seeks to provide quality, after-school reading instruction to students who have fallen significantly behind their peers in reading. It is our experience that students who participate in one-on-one tutoring programs are able to make significant gains in reading achievement. Tutored children, on average, can gain over a year of reading achievement.Target population: 2nd & 3rd graders who are below grade level in reading." | Mondays & Wednesdays on School Operating Days 3:00-4:00 | Early and Elementary Education Education Child Care & Youth Development Economic Development Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness |
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| New Directions Center | Staunton | Volunteer | New Directions Center Inc. is a non-profit community organization devoted to diminishing the occurrence and impact of emotional, physical, and sexual violence in Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County. Mission: New Directions Center Inc. is a non-profit community organization working to reduce the impact and occurrence of domestic and sexual violence by providing support services and raising community awareness on the issue of violence. Website: https://www.newdirectionscenter.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 26.9 MILES |
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Domestic Violence Intervention Education Technology & Communications |
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| Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center | Front Royal | Challenge Course Facilitator | "Must demonstrate willingness to learn and implement facilitation skills and safe practices.Learn games, initiatives, processing techniques and tools to be delivered daily to group participants (groups vary in size from 10-25 participants; ages vary from 9 and up).Responsibly facilitate challenge course programming to youth and adult audiences.Maintain programming equipment to include land initiative items, low and high ropes elements, re-stock first aid kits, maintain ropes course logs, monitor course safety, etc.Adhere to safety and/or programmatic guidelines as identified by the point-of-contact for the groupParticipate in self-evaluation of internship goals with the Internship Supervisor at the mid-term and final points of the internship (these are scheduled in advance and listed on the student’s progress report).Provide programmatic support in a variety of ways, when applicable and as deemed appropriate by the Internship Supervisor and/or full-time programming staff.**Non-profit and American Camp Association-accredited facility" | Day of week and times will vary based on the contracted group; can discuss with the volunteer; weekend shifts available | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Disability Services Education Environment & Sustainability |
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| Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center | Front Royal | Environmental Education Instructor | "· Facilitation of various environmental education classes to include stream studies, discovery hike, ornithology and wildlife studies· Facilitation of various outdoor education classes to include archery, air riflery and canoeing· Maintain accurate records, inventory, and function of all equipment and supplies· Maintain a clean and organized program area· Being a positive role model for youth at all times· Must be able to work independently and collaboratively· Ability to work active days outside in the elements· Naturalist/experiential education training and experience preferred· Prior experience working with youth and/or in a camp setting preferred" | Days of week and times will vary based on the contracted group; can discuss with volunteer; weekend shifts available | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Disability Services Education Environment & Sustainability |
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| Oasis Preschool and Daycare | Harrisonburg | Classroom Assistant | Service-Learners will be working with children, helping with the children's daily activiites, play, and reading. DISTANCE FROM JMU: 3.2 miles |
Mon-Fri 6:30AM-6:00PM | Semester | Early and Elementary Education Community Wellness and Environment Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| On the Road Collaborative | Harrisonburg | Academic Coach | On the Road Collaborative is a non-profit empowerment organization that sets middle and high school youth on the road to college and career. Mission: To empower young people to fulfill their promise Website: https://www.ontheroadcollaborative.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.7 MILES |
Monday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM or 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM OR 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Thursday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Technology & Communications Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Public Health |
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| On the Road Collaborative | Harrisonburg | Health/Wellness Volunteer | On the Road Collaborative is a non-profit empowerment organization that sets middle and high school youth on the road to college and career. Mission: To empower young people to fulfill their promise Website: https://www.ontheroadcollaborative.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.7 MILES |
Wednesday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM OR 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Technology & Communications Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Public Health |
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| Our Community Place | Harrisonburg | Website Maintenance Volunteer | Our Community Place is the community center, open to anyone in the world, and particularly dedicated to those struggling with poverty, homelessness, addiction, and difficult life circumstances. The center currently serves 4 meals a week and provides computer access, bathrooms, telephones access, worship times, meetings, classes, activities, counseling, and a safe place for many of the city's marginalized residents, as well as anyone else who wants to come. Mission: Our Community Place is a Christian organization that is working to cultivate a community of restoration and hope. Website: https://ourcommunityplace.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.3 MILES |
Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 - 5:00 | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Arts Appreciation Economic Development Homelessness & Affordable Housing Food Security Technology & Communications Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness |
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| Our Community Place | Harrisonburg | Translator | Our Community Place is the community center, open to anyone in the world, and particularly dedicated to those struggling with poverty, homelessness, addiction, and difficult life circumstances. The center currently serves 4 meals a week and provides computer access, bathrooms, telephones access, worship times, meetings, classes, activities, counseling, and a safe place for many of the city's marginalized residents, as well as anyone else who wants to come. Mission: Our Community Place is a Christian organization that is working to cultivate a community of restoration and hope. Website: https://ourcommunityplace.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.3 MILES |
Monday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Wednesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM , Thursday 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Community Wellness and Environment Arts Appreciation Economic Development Homelessness & Affordable Housing Food Security Technology & Communications Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness |
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| Overcoming Barriers | Harrisonburg | Mentor | Overcoming Barriers is a physical activity and wellness mentoring program for children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities. The program uses a one on one mentor/mentee model and is designed around the concept of "Empowerment". Mission: The mission is to empower individuals with disabilities hoping to produce significant changes in self-efficacy. Website: http://empowerment3.jmu.edu/overcoming_barriers.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: On Campus Opportunity |
Must be available during after school hours at least one day a week. Sessions may be held Monday through Thursday 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
Semester | Disability Services Public Health Education Child Care & Youth Development |
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| Overcoming Barriers | Harrisonburg | Helping Hands | Overcoming Barriers is a physical activity and wellness mentoring program for children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities. The program uses a one on one mentor/mentee model and is designed around the concept of "Empowerment". Mission: The mission is to empower individuals with disabilities hoping to produce significant changes in self-efficacy. Website: http://empowerment3.jmu.edu/overcoming_barriers.html DISTANCE FROM JMU: Varies (personal transportation or carpooling required) |
Varies; between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday | 10+ hours | Disability Services Public Health Education Child Care & Youth Development |
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| Plains Area Day Care Program | Broadway | Classroom Helper | Crafts, centers, art and playground | 9:30-12 | Early and Elementary Education Economic Development Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Pleasant Valley Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Teacher's Assistant/Tutor | Plains Elementary School has opportunities for service learners to assist with small group tutoring and/or individual tutoring in any class setting helping to improve reading and math skills. Service learners will play games with students DISTANCE FROM JMU: 3.9 MILES |
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-3:00PM | Semester | Early and Elementary Education Child Care & Youth Development Education Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness |
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| Ride with Pride | Staunton | Lesson Volunteer | 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. Website: http://ridewithprideva.org/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 26.7 MILES |
There are a variety of lesson times throughout the week (Monday-Friday) and volunteers can sign up for as many lessons as they would like. | Semester | Disability Services Animal Welfare Child Care & Youth Development Public Health |
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| Salvation Army | Harrisonburg | Office Assistant | The Salvation Army is serving more people in the United States than ever before. We are already seeing large increases in the number of Americans seeking the basic necessities of life - food, shelter, and warmth. Mission: The Salcation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its minitry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospe of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Website: http://virginiasalvationarmy.org/harrisonburgvacorps/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.1 MILES |
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Food Security Economic Development Homelessness & Affordable Housing Technology & Communications |
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| Salvation Army | Harrisonburg | Shelter Assistant | The Salvation Army is serving more people in the United States than ever before. We are already seeing large increases in the number of Americans seeking the basic necessities of life - food, shelter, and warmth. Mission: The Salcation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its minitry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospe of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Website: http://virginiasalvationarmy.org/harrisonburgvacorps/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 2.1 MILES |
Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM -7:00 PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Youth Empowerment Services Food Security Economic Development Homelessness & Affordable Housing Technology & Communications |
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| Second Home | Harrisonburg | Homework and Play Time Helper | Second Home is a community supported, affordable, and academically focused before and after school care program supporting some of the most marginalized families in Harrisonburg, VA. Mission: We provide children with a safe place to learn and grow, we offer support that ensures academic success, and we strive to have each child recognize their potential. Website: https://secondhomeva.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.2 MILES |
Monday-Friday 6:15 AM - 8:30 AM, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Public Health Disability Services Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Technology & Communications |
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| Second Home | Harrisonburg | Office Administrative Helper | Second Home is a community supported, affordable, and academically focused before and after school care program supporting some of the most marginalized families in Harrisonburg, VA. Mission: We provide children with a safe place to learn and grow, we offer support that ensures academic success, and we strive to have each child recognize their potential. Website: https://secondhomeva.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.2 MILES |
Monday-Friday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Public Health Disability Services Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Technology & Communications |
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| Second Home | Harrisonburg | Translator/Interpreter | Second Home is a community supported, affordable, and academically focused before and after school care program supporting some of the most marginalized families in Harrisonburg, VA. Mission: We provide children with a safe place to learn and grow, we offer support that ensures academic success, and we strive to have each child recognize their potential. Website: https://secondhomeva.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.2 MILES |
Monday-Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Semester | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Public Health Disability Services Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Technology & Communications |
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| Second Home | Harrisonburg | Project Helper | Second Home is a community supported, affordable, and academically focused before and after school care program supporting some of the most marginalized families in Harrisonburg, VA. Mission: We provide children with a safe place to learn and grow, we offer support that ensures academic success, and we strive to have each child recognize their potential. Website: https://secondhomeva.com/ DISTANCE FROM JMU: 1.2 MILES |
Dependent on the Project | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Public Health Disability Services Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Technology & Communications |
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| Shenandoah Valley Head Start and Early Head Start | Fishersville | Head Start- Harrisonburg | Service-learners will have the opportunity to work with children 3 years - 5 years old (Head Start) in various school settings in the Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County areas. Typical responsibilities include interacting with children through indoor/outdoor play, reading, feeding, rocking, and some light cleaning. References may be required. Service-learners do not have to be in a human services major. Service-learners who speak multiple languages are encouraged to apply. |
M-F 8:30-1:30 (hours may vary depending on the center) | Semester | Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Shenandoah Valley Head Start and Early Head Start | Fishersville | Early Head Start- Waynesboro | Service-learners will have the opportunity to work with children 6 weeks - 3 years old (Early Head Start). Typical responsibilities include interacting with children through indoor/outdoor play, reading, feeding, rocking, and some light cleaning. References may be required. Service-learners do not have to be in a human services major. Service-learners who speak multiple languages are encouraged to apply. |
M-F 8:30-1:30 (hours may vary depending on the center) | Semester | Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Shenandoah Valley Head Start and Early Head Start | Fishersville | Head Start- Augusta County | Service-learners will have the opportunity to work with children 3 years - 5 years old (Head Start) in various school settings in the Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County areas. Typical responsibilities include interacting with children through indoor/outdoor play, reading, feeding, rocking, and some light cleaning. References may be required. Service-learners do not have to be in a human services major. Service-learners who speak multiple languages are encouraged to apply. |
M-F 8:30-1:30 (hours may vary depending on the center) | Semester | Child Care & Youth Development Education |
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| Virginia Quilt Museum | Harrisonburg | Museum Assistant | Service-learnes may be entering data, mailings, event set-up and tear-down, quilt folding, online research, etc. as abilities and interests allow. Must commit to at least 5 hours a week for a full semester OR 8 hours a week for half a semester. Description: Educational programs, group tours, and a variety of special events further enhance the mission of the VQM. Mission: Charged with a mission of “celebrating and nurturing Virginia's quilting heritage." www.vaquiltmuseum.org DISTANCE FROM JMU: 0.5 miles |
Tues-Sat 10:00AM-4:00PM | Semester | Community Wellness and Environment Arts Appreciation Multicultural Awareness Technology & Communications |
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| Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind | Staunton | Library Volunteer | Service learners will assist in the library with putting books on shelves, read to students, and assist with arts and crafts | Mon - Tues: 8 am - 3:30 pm, Wed 12 pm - 7:45 pm, Thurs 10 am - 7:45 pm, Fri 8 am - 11:30 am | Semester | Disability Services Exceptional Education Education Child Care & Youth Development Bilingual Community Engagement Arts Appreciation |
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| Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind | Staunton | Classroom Volunteer | Service learners will provide support to the lead teacher. They may work 1-on-1 with students to provide extra help, faciliate arts and crafts, help teachers make copies, or help the music teacher. | Mon - Thurs 8 am - 3 pm, Fri 8 am - 11:30 am | Disability Services Exceptional Education Education Child Care & Youth Development Bilingual Community Engagement Arts Appreciation |
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| Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind | Staunton | Dorm Assistant | Service learners will help students with homework and play games with them. | Mon - Thurs 4 pm - 8 pm | Disability Services Exceptional Education Education Child Care & Youth Development Bilingual Community Engagement Arts Appreciation |
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| Waterman Elementary School | Harrisonburg | Teacher Helper | Making copies, listening to students read, putting books together, filing student information into folders, etc.. | anytime between 8:25 - 3:50 | Short Term | Exceptional Education Early and Elementary Education Education Child Care & Youth Development Disability Services Technology & Communications |
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| Wilbur S. Pence Middle School | Dayton | Volunteer Coordination/7th Grade History Teacher | ASSISTING THE TEACHER WITH STUDENTS, IN EITHER SPECIAL ED OR ELL CLASSES. | Very Flexible | Varies | Youth Empowerment Services Child Care & Youth Development Education Bilingual Community Engagement Multicultural Awareness Disability Services |
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