Opportunities From: James Madison University Community Engagement & Volunteer Center

Volunteer: Help Tell the Lions Club Story to the World

The Lions Club is the largest Service Organization in the world, but often the best kept secret in our community.  We have 78 clubs in our District, 24-L, with a very limited social media footprint.  We are looking for help telling our story of the impact we make through service via multiple social media platforms to not only educate our communities but also help grow our membership to provide more service.  Our District website is www.valions.org.  We have eight global causes - vision, diabetes, hunger, childhood cancer, the environment, humanitarian aid to include mental health, disaster relief, and youth.

Community Partner: Lions of District 24L

The Lions Club is the largest Service Organization in the world, but often the best kept secret in our community.  We have 78 clubs in our District, 24-L, with a very limited social media footprint.  We are looking for help telling our story of the impact we make through service via multiple social media platforms to not only educate our communities but also help grow our membership to provide more service.  Our District website is www.valions.org.  We have eight global causes - vision, diabetes, hunger, childhood cancer, the environment, humanitarian aid to include mental health, disaster relief, and youth.

Community Partner: Lions of District 24L

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22807

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Concessions for School Play

The Spotswood Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) would like volunteers to help sell concessions before and after our school play. This enables PTO board members to have time to build connections with the community members and families who come, and helps to make our concessions more efficient. The school community loves the concessions. Volunteers will run the popcorn machine and help sell candy, drinks and snacks before the play starts and after the play ends.

Community Partner: Spotswood Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization

The Spotswood Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) would like volunteers to help sell concessions before and after our school play. This enables PTO board members to have time to build connections with the community members and families who come, and helps to make our concessions more efficient. The school community loves the concessions. Volunteers will run the popcorn machine and help sell candy, drinks and snacks before the play starts and after the play ends.

Community Partner: Spotswood Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Mar 27, 2026

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: April Respite Care for Children with Special Needs (Ages 0-12): 1st Saturday of Each Month (Spring 2026)

Work with respite staff to provide a fun, supportive, and engaging environment for children (ages 0-12) with disabilities and/or neurodiversity to give caregivers a much needed break and time to take care of their needs. The first Saturday of the month, each month, 9:00 - 11:30 am. We ask all volunteers to be here from 8:30 am-12:00 pm to help with setup and cleanup, as well.

Community Partner: Adagio House

Work with respite staff to provide a fun, supportive, and engaging environment for children (ages 0-12) with disabilities and/or neurodiversity to give caregivers a much needed break and time to take care of their needs. The first Saturday of the month, each month, 9:00 - 11:30 am. We ask all volunteers to be here from 8:30 am-12:00 pm to help with setup and cleanup, as well.

Community Partner: Adagio House

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 11, 2026

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Friday Restaurant Volunteers (Spring 2026)

On most Friday mornings we transition our community center into a restaurant for the Harrisonburg community to enjoy. It serves as an on-going fundraiser for Our community Place, as well as a means of engagement with our local community. The Friday Lunch Restaurant is run by OCP staff, volunteers, and people who receive services from our organization. 

Restaurant skills are a plus but not required. We train new volunteers each week.

The restaurant itself is only open for two hours: 11:30am-1:30pm. The 9:45am-2:30pm shift includes the weekly meeting, set-up time, running the restaurant, eating together after the restaurant is finished, and then cleanup. Volunteers must sign up or notify staff ahead of time during the week that they want to volunteer. Volunteers may not show up on the day of without prior notice.

Volunteer orientation is required before starting. Orientation is 30-45 minutes. It is available in-person or via Zoom. Our in-person meeting takes place in our Yellow House office at 80 East Johnson Street, Harrisonburg.

We look forward to working with you!

Community Partner: Our Community Place *

On most Friday mornings we transition our community center into a restaurant for the Harrisonburg community to enjoy. It serves as an on-going fundraiser for Our community Place, as well as a means of engagement with our local community. The Friday Lunch Restaurant is run by OCP staff, volunteers, and people who receive services from our organization. 

Restaurant skills are a plus but not required. We train new volunteers each week.

The restaurant itself is only open for two hours: 11:30am-1:30pm. The 9:45am-2:30pm shift includes the weekly meeting, set-up time, running the restaurant, eating together after the restaurant is finished, and then cleanup. Volunteers must sign up or notify staff ahead of time during the week that they want to volunteer. Volunteers may not show up on the day of without prior notice.

Volunteer orientation is required before starting. Orientation is 30-45 minutes. It is available in-person or via Zoom. Our in-person meeting takes place in our Yellow House office at 80 East Johnson Street, Harrisonburg.

We look forward to working with you!

Community Partner: Our Community Place *

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until May 6, 2026

Zip Code: 22802

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Activities & Events: Mondays and Wednesdays (Spring 2026)

Since 2020, our staff has worked exhaustively in getting people housed out of homelessness and shifted to provide the support needed for maintaining housing. Our community is looking for enrichment! We have on-going activities and events throughout the year, serving both Harrisonburg's homeless community and housed community. Contact us if you or your group are interested in helping to pull things together with us!

Orientation is required before starting. It is 30-45 minutes and is hosted in-person or via Zoom, depending on your preference. In-person meetings take place in our Yellow House office at 80 East Johnson Street, Harrisonburg.

We look forward to working with you!

Community Partner: Our Community Place *

Since 2020, our staff has worked exhaustively in getting people housed out of homelessness and shifted to provide the support needed for maintaining housing. Our community is looking for enrichment! We have on-going activities and events throughout the year, serving both Harrisonburg's homeless community and housed community. Contact us if you or your group are interested in helping to pull things together with us!

Orientation is required before starting. It is 30-45 minutes and is hosted in-person or via Zoom, depending on your preference. In-person meetings take place in our Yellow House office at 80 East Johnson Street, Harrisonburg.

We look forward to working with you!

Community Partner: Our Community Place *

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until May 6, 2026

Zip Code: 22802

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Warehouse Volunteer

As a Warehouse Volunteer, you will pull orders for our partner agencies (Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens, Shelters, and Outreach Programs), unload trucks, break down pallets, and provide other general assistance in the warehouse as needed.    

Activities include: 

Unpacking food that comes into the warehouse  Pulling orders for agencies (Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens, Shelters, and Outreach Programs)  Organizing goods within the warehouse  Unloading donated items from vehicles upon arrival.   Weighing food as needed and requested.   Delivering barrels to local sites, on an as-needed basis.   Keeping warehouse and cooler clean.  

Must be at least 18 years old 

Special Considerations:  

Due to the nature of the work and the safety of our volunteers and employees, good mobility is an important requirement for this position, as is the ability to lift 20-30 pounds. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record is a plus.  

What to Wear:  

For everyone’s safety, all volunteers must wear close-toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops) and clothes appropriate to work in a warehouse environment. You may also want to wear layers as our warehouse is not heated or cooled and temperatures may vary.  

When You Arrive:  

Sign in at the Kiosk. You can find a kiosk in the front hallway (to the left) or in the warehouse in the pedestrian walkway. After you sign in, please check in with the Warehouse Assistant.

Before you leave:  

Please make sure to sign out at the kiosk! 

Inclement Weather: 

In case of a delayed opening of a branch due to inclement weather, all morning shifts in the warehouse will be CANCELLED. In case of a closure due to inclement weather, all warehouse shifts for the day will be CANCELLED. You will also be notified via email as soon as possible about the cancellation of your shift. 

Questions? Contact volunteer@brafb.org 

To register for a shift, please visit our website.

Community Partner: Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

As a Warehouse Volunteer, you will pull orders for our partner agencies (Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens, Shelters, and Outreach Programs), unload trucks, break down pallets, and provide other general assistance in the warehouse as needed.    

Activities include: 

Unpacking food that comes into the warehouse  Pulling orders for agencies (Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens, Shelters, and Outreach Programs)  Organizing goods within the warehouse  Unloading donated items from vehicles upon arrival.   Weighing food as needed and requested.   Delivering barrels to local sites, on an as-needed basis.   Keeping warehouse and cooler clean.  

Must be at least 18 years old 

Special Considerations:  

Due to the nature of the work and the safety of our volunteers and employees, good mobility is an important requirement for this position, as is the ability to lift 20-30 pounds. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record is a plus.  

What to Wear:  

For everyone’s safety, all volunteers must wear close-toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops) and clothes appropriate to work in a warehouse environment. You may also want to wear layers as our warehouse is not heated or cooled and temperatures may vary.  

When You Arrive:  

Sign in at the Kiosk. You can find a kiosk in the front hallway (to the left) or in the warehouse in the pedestrian walkway. After you sign in, please check in with the Warehouse Assistant.

Before you leave:  

Please make sure to sign out at the kiosk! 

Inclement Weather: 

In case of a delayed opening of a branch due to inclement weather, all morning shifts in the warehouse will be CANCELLED. In case of a closure due to inclement weather, all warehouse shifts for the day will be CANCELLED. You will also be notified via email as soon as possible about the cancellation of your shift. 

Questions? Contact volunteer@brafb.org 

To register for a shift, please visit our website.

Community Partner: Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 24482

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Special Event Set Up - Saturday

Explore More is hosting a special event and will need extra help with the set up process. This will include: moving exhibit pieces, setting up tables and chairs, putting cushions in chairs, adding tablecloths to tables, setting up decor, setting up food stations, setting up easels and signage, etc. 

Community Partner: Explore More Discovery Museum *

Explore More is hosting a special event and will need extra help with the set up process. This will include: moving exhibit pieces, setting up tables and chairs, putting cushions in chairs, adding tablecloths to tables, setting up decor, setting up food stations, setting up easels and signage, etc. 

Community Partner: Explore More Discovery Museum *

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 25, 2026

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Special Event Set Up - Thursday

Explore More is hosting a special event and will need extra help with the set up process. This will include: moving exhibit pieces, setting up tables and chairs, putting cushions in chairs, adding tablecloths to tables, setting up decor, etc. 

Community Partner: Explore More Discovery Museum *

Explore More is hosting a special event and will need extra help with the set up process. This will include: moving exhibit pieces, setting up tables and chairs, putting cushions in chairs, adding tablecloths to tables, setting up decor, etc. 

Community Partner: Explore More Discovery Museum *

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 23, 2026

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Anicira: Pet Food Pantry Support: Wednesdays 3PM-6PM; Thursdays/Fridays 9AM-Noon

Each month, Anicira provides over 10,000 lbs of cat and dog food to pet families in need in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County area at our weekly Pet Food Pantry. The needs are great in our community, and volunteers make a huge impact in the lives of these pets and pet families.

Volunteers will help direct traffic, register clients, and carry pet food to our clients' vehicles. Volunteers can sign up at this link through Anicira's website: https://anicira.org/pet-food-pantry/

Pet Food Pantry hours of operation are: Wednesdays 3PM-6PM; Thursdays and Fridays 9AM-Noon.

Community Partner: Anicira

Each month, Anicira provides over 10,000 lbs of cat and dog food to pet families in need in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County area at our weekly Pet Food Pantry. The needs are great in our community, and volunteers make a huge impact in the lives of these pets and pet families.

Volunteers will help direct traffic, register clients, and carry pet food to our clients' vehicles. Volunteers can sign up at this link through Anicira's website: https://anicira.org/pet-food-pantry/

Pet Food Pantry hours of operation are: Wednesdays 3PM-6PM; Thursdays and Fridays 9AM-Noon.

Community Partner: Anicira

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22802

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Enrichment Program Assistant - School's Out Let's Play March 20th

Explore More Discovery Museum is looking for energetic and flexible volunteers to help with our "School's Out - Let's Play!" program. This enrichment program is focused on hands-on activities to encourage learning and play for kids ages K-5 while school is closed for the day. During your shift you will be working in the classroom with the program teachers by helping monitor the students, prepping and passing out materials, assisting students with their activities, helping clean and organize as the day goes on, and other various jobs.

Community Partner: Explore More Discovery Museum *

Explore More Discovery Museum is looking for energetic and flexible volunteers to help with our "School's Out - Let's Play!" program. This enrichment program is focused on hands-on activities to encourage learning and play for kids ages K-5 while school is closed for the day. During your shift you will be working in the classroom with the program teachers by helping monitor the students, prepping and passing out materials, assisting students with their activities, helping clean and organize as the day goes on, and other various jobs.

Community Partner: Explore More Discovery Museum *

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Mar 20, 2026

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Keister Outdoor Learning Space Support

Volunteers from multiple JMU organizations meet weekly on Thursdays from 4-5pm for routine maintenance of our school garden, nature trail, "Mindfulness Meadow", and other learning spaces. We will be doing manual labor most days such as planting, weeding, mulching, painting, stick fort building, etc. Please come prepared to get a little bit dirty with closed toed shoes on. 


We are in a new location at the school every week. SHOOT ME A TEXT earlier the day that you plan on coming so I can explain where to meet; give me a call at 609-287-1907 if you have questions about where to go when you get here.

Community Partner: HCPS Outdoor Learning

Volunteers from multiple JMU organizations meet weekly on Thursdays from 4-5pm for routine maintenance of our school garden, nature trail, "Mindfulness Meadow", and other learning spaces. We will be doing manual labor most days such as planting, weeding, mulching, painting, stick fort building, etc. Please come prepared to get a little bit dirty with closed toed shoes on. 


We are in a new location at the school every week. SHOOT ME A TEXT earlier the day that you plan on coming so I can explain where to meet; give me a call at 609-287-1907 if you have questions about where to go when you get here.

Community Partner: HCPS Outdoor Learning

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 22802

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Cat Café Volunteer (Monday-Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm, Spring 2026)

WE HAVE NO OPENINGS FOR VOLUNTEERS AT THIS TIME

Become a Cat Café Volunteer!
Want to meet new people, spread the word about cat rescue, and hang out with cats? Join the Cat’s Cradle Cat Café team as a Cat Café Volunteer!

What you’ll do:

Welcome visitors and share info about Cat’s CradleHelp guests sign up for Cat Café sessionsCare for cats including feeding, changing water, scooping litter boxesPlay, cuddle, and socialize with adoptable catsHelp keep our kitty spaces and Cat Café fresh and cleanOptional special projects including: events, cat transport, decorating, photography and moreBe part of a welcoming team that’s changing lives—one paw at a time

Why volunteer?Build your people skills while making a differenceEarn service hours for school or your resumeBe the friendly face that connects people to rescue catsBonus: guaranteed kitty playtime

YOU MUST ALSO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ONLINE AT: catscradleva.org/volunteer

Once your application has been reviewed a staff member will contact you at the phone number you provide on your application. If you do not hear from us within 3 days call us at 540-433-1135. Hours will vary based on what is available. You will be added to the schedule once you have spoken with a staff member after your application is accepted.

Community Partner: Cat's Cradle of the Shenandoah Valley, Inc

WE HAVE NO OPENINGS FOR VOLUNTEERS AT THIS TIME

Become a Cat Café Volunteer!
Want to meet new people, spread the word about cat rescue, and hang out with cats? Join the Cat’s Cradle Cat Café team as a Cat Café Volunteer!

What you’ll do:

Welcome visitors and share info about Cat’s CradleHelp guests sign up for Cat Café sessionsCare for cats including feeding, changing water, scooping litter boxesPlay, cuddle, and socialize with adoptable catsHelp keep our kitty spaces and Cat Café fresh and cleanOptional special projects including: events, cat transport, decorating, photography and moreBe part of a welcoming team that’s changing lives—one paw at a time

Why volunteer?Build your people skills while making a differenceEarn service hours for school or your resumeBe the friendly face that connects people to rescue catsBonus: guaranteed kitty playtime

YOU MUST ALSO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ONLINE AT: catscradleva.org/volunteer

Once your application has been reviewed a staff member will contact you at the phone number you provide on your application. If you do not hear from us within 3 days call us at 540-433-1135. Hours will vary based on what is available. You will be added to the schedule once you have spoken with a staff member after your application is accepted.

Community Partner: Cat's Cradle of the Shenandoah Valley, Inc

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until May 6, 2026

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Boys & Girls Club: Male Mentor at Teen Center (Spring 2026)

We're looking for a male mentor to build relationships with our teen center members on a consistent basis. They will be with other staff in the Teen Center space participating in programming with the teens. Ideally a mentor would be able to come consistently once or twice a week through the semester. 

Community Partner: Boys & Girls Club of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County

We're looking for a male mentor to build relationships with our teen center members on a consistent basis. They will be with other staff in the Teen Center space participating in programming with the teens. Ideally a mentor would be able to come consistently once or twice a week through the semester. 

Community Partner: Boys & Girls Club of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until May 29, 2026

Zip Code: 22802

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Museum Floor Volunteer

Volunteer Duties:

Supervise and Maintain Exhibits: We want to ensure that every visitor has a positive experience. Our volunteers keep our exhibit galleries in top form by supervising, restocking supplies, and making sure the museum is always clean and safe.

Cleaning and Sanitizing: With many visitors throughout the week, we work to provide cleaning at the highest level possible. Volunteers will be sanitizing and wiping down exhibit areas as the museum is open for play to keep our visitors as safe as possible.

Prepare Materials / Supplies for Special Events: The museum offers a wide range of programs and special events. Volunteers assist in a variety of ways, such as assembling packets and mailings, preparing field trip materials, decorating for birthday parties, and more.

 

Setting up a schedule:

- Once you respond to the opportunity*, the volunteer coordinator will reach out and set up an orientation time where you will get a tour of the museum, discuss future scheduling and other important details. (If you haven't gotten an email within a day or two, check your spam. If you still haven't received an email or have any other questions feel free to contact us at volunteers@iexploremore.com) 

* Please include dates/times during the week you're available

Community Partner: Explore More Discovery Museum *

Volunteer Duties:

Supervise and Maintain Exhibits: We want to ensure that every visitor has a positive experience. Our volunteers keep our exhibit galleries in top form by supervising, restocking supplies, and making sure the museum is always clean and safe.

Cleaning and Sanitizing: With many visitors throughout the week, we work to provide cleaning at the highest level possible. Volunteers will be sanitizing and wiping down exhibit areas as the museum is open for play to keep our visitors as safe as possible.

Prepare Materials / Supplies for Special Events: The museum offers a wide range of programs and special events. Volunteers assist in a variety of ways, such as assembling packets and mailings, preparing field trip materials, decorating for birthday parties, and more.

 

Setting up a schedule:

- Once you respond to the opportunity*, the volunteer coordinator will reach out and set up an orientation time where you will get a tour of the museum, discuss future scheduling and other important details. (If you haven't gotten an email within a day or two, check your spam. If you still haven't received an email or have any other questions feel free to contact us at volunteers@iexploremore.com) 

* Please include dates/times during the week you're available

Community Partner: Explore More Discovery Museum *

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until May 6, 2026

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Canteen Program - May 8

The Canteen is a social and recreational program for area teens and adults (16 and older) with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Volunteers are an important part of the program.  Join us for an evening of games, dancing, Lego, and snacks.

Thank you for volunteering, we will send out a volunteer reminder email the week of the event.

Canteen Schedule:

Friday, May 8 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Westover Park Shelter 1

Community Partner: Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation

The Canteen is a social and recreational program for area teens and adults (16 and older) with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Volunteers are an important part of the program.  Join us for an evening of games, dancing, Lego, and snacks.

Thank you for volunteering, we will send out a volunteer reminder email the week of the event.

Canteen Schedule:

Friday, May 8 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Westover Park Shelter 1

Community Partner: Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 8, 2026

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Canteen Program - April 17

The Canteen is a social and recreational program for area teens and adults (16 and older) with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Volunteers are an important part of the program.  Join us for an evening of games, dancing, Lego, and snacks.

Thank you for volunteering, we will send out a volunteer reminder email the week of the event.

Looking to volunteer at other Canteens?

Canteen Schedule:

Friday, April 17 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Community Activities Center

Friday, May 8 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Westover Park Shelter 1

Community Partner: Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation

The Canteen is a social and recreational program for area teens and adults (16 and older) with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Volunteers are an important part of the program.  Join us for an evening of games, dancing, Lego, and snacks.

Thank you for volunteering, we will send out a volunteer reminder email the week of the event.

Looking to volunteer at other Canteens?

Canteen Schedule:

Friday, April 17 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Community Activities Center

Friday, May 8 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Westover Park Shelter 1

Community Partner: Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 17, 2026

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Pollinators in Your Yard

Join us for the fourth annual Pollinators in Your Yard event, taking place in Downtown Harrisonburg at the Ice House building, Pale Fire Brewing Co., and Drifters Café! This event, which celebrates ongoing efforts to support Harrisonburg as a pollinator-friendly city, is full of information and activities that the whole family may enjoy.  The event kicks off with a discussion about pollinator-friendly initiatives happening around the City of Harrisonburg.

Volunteers will help direct participants to different rooms/ buildings that the event is taking place in and help with tear down at the end of the event. 

Community Partner: Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation

Join us for the fourth annual Pollinators in Your Yard event, taking place in Downtown Harrisonburg at the Ice House building, Pale Fire Brewing Co., and Drifters Café! This event, which celebrates ongoing efforts to support Harrisonburg as a pollinator-friendly city, is full of information and activities that the whole family may enjoy.  The event kicks off with a discussion about pollinator-friendly initiatives happening around the City of Harrisonburg.

Volunteers will help direct participants to different rooms/ buildings that the event is taking place in and help with tear down at the end of the event. 

Community Partner: Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Mar 21, 2026

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Respite Care during Caregiver Support Circle: 2nd Thursday of each month (10am-11:30am) (Spring 2026)

Provide respite care for individuals with disabilities during our monthly Caregiver Support Circle. On the 2nd Thursday of the month, from 10:00-11:30 am. Volunteer will help with activities and respite care at Adagio House while their caregiver attends our monthly meeting.

Community Partner: Adagio House

Provide respite care for individuals with disabilities during our monthly Caregiver Support Circle. On the 2nd Thursday of the month, from 10:00-11:30 am. Volunteer will help with activities and respite care at Adagio House while their caregiver attends our monthly meeting.

Community Partner: Adagio House

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until May 6, 2026

Zip Code: 22802

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Play & Lead a Music Activity for a Small Group (Spring 2026)

Play & Lead a Music Activity for a Small Group Pleasant View supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Many of the individuals we support enjoy music of all kinds.  Many who participate in our day program like listening to live music and participating in group music activities. 

We have a piano, electric keyboard, bells for adaptive bell choir, karaoke music, microphone, speakers, sound system, and assorted small instruments you can incorporate into your music time. 

In the past, we have had several musicians who enjoyed visiting weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly to lead music in our day program.  The music activity can also just be a single opportunity.  You can come as an individual or a small group.  With a small group of volunteers, some volunteers can help individuals with disabilities who want to participate in the activity but need help.

Through these activities, you or your small group can deepen relationships with individuals you know at Pleasant View or meet someone new.  This activity is during day program hours.  You will have direct support professionals there for guidance and support as needed.  Volunteers are not permitted to provide direct care.  

Volunteers will receive training before their first day of service.  You will need to return the attached or online (https://pleasantviewinc.org/careers-and-volunteers/) application along with a negative TB test you secure from a physician or proof of negative TB test results within the last 6 months.  When volunteering, please enter the doors that face Commerce Drive.  If you can't come for a scheduled activity, please notify us at 540-560-1134.

https://pleasantviewinc.org/careers-and-volunteers/

Community Partner: Pleasant View Inc.

Play & Lead a Music Activity for a Small Group Pleasant View supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Many of the individuals we support enjoy music of all kinds.  Many who participate in our day program like listening to live music and participating in group music activities. 

We have a piano, electric keyboard, bells for adaptive bell choir, karaoke music, microphone, speakers, sound system, and assorted small instruments you can incorporate into your music time. 

In the past, we have had several musicians who enjoyed visiting weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly to lead music in our day program.  The music activity can also just be a single opportunity.  You can come as an individual or a small group.  With a small group of volunteers, some volunteers can help individuals with disabilities who want to participate in the activity but need help.

Through these activities, you or your small group can deepen relationships with individuals you know at Pleasant View or meet someone new.  This activity is during day program hours.  You will have direct support professionals there for guidance and support as needed.  Volunteers are not permitted to provide direct care.  

Volunteers will receive training before their first day of service.  You will need to return the attached or online (https://pleasantviewinc.org/careers-and-volunteers/) application along with a negative TB test you secure from a physician or proof of negative TB test results within the last 6 months.  When volunteering, please enter the doors that face Commerce Drive.  If you can't come for a scheduled activity, please notify us at 540-560-1134.

https://pleasantviewinc.org/careers-and-volunteers/

Community Partner: Pleasant View Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until May 5, 2026

Zip Code: 22802

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Attendant Care (Spring 2026)

We are looking for individuals interested in being hired by local families as attendants through Medicaid.  Pay is $13.70 per hour to care for one individual, of any age, with disabilities.  These individuals would not be employed by Adagio House, but by the local families themselves.

Community Partner: Adagio House

We are looking for individuals interested in being hired by local families as attendants through Medicaid.  Pay is $13.70 per hour to care for one individual, of any age, with disabilities.  These individuals would not be employed by Adagio House, but by the local families themselves.

Community Partner: Adagio House

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22802

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Sunnyside Activities - Holiday Cards/Feel Good Cards (Spring 2026)

Holiday Cards or Feel Good card can be made at JMU or any location of the groups choosing. Completed cards can be dropped off at the Sunnyside Front Desk or if students would like to hand deliver them to each resident, we would need to set up a date and time. We would need at least 2 weeks in advance notice. This opportunity is great for larger groups looking for volunteer services. Call Martha 540-568-8216 for more details including the number of cards needed for each level of care.

Community Partner: Sunnyside Retirement Community *

Holiday Cards or Feel Good card can be made at JMU or any location of the groups choosing. Completed cards can be dropped off at the Sunnyside Front Desk or if students would like to hand deliver them to each resident, we would need to set up a date and time. We would need at least 2 weeks in advance notice. This opportunity is great for larger groups looking for volunteer services. Call Martha 540-568-8216 for more details including the number of cards needed for each level of care.

Community Partner: Sunnyside Retirement Community *

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until May 6, 2026

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Buildings & Grounds - Weeding Campus (Spring 2026)

Weed campus flower beds, pick up sticks from trees, clean dumpster area: 2-4 hours per week

Call/email Martha Phillips to make arrangements for days/times. 

mphillips@sunnyside.cc   540-568-8216


Community Partner: Sunnyside Retirement Community *

Weed campus flower beds, pick up sticks from trees, clean dumpster area: 2-4 hours per week

Call/email Martha Phillips to make arrangements for days/times. 

mphillips@sunnyside.cc   540-568-8216


Community Partner: Sunnyside Retirement Community *

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until May 6, 2026

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: WorldTutors: Virtually Everywhere

WorldTutors.Academy excels at creating joyful academic support and cultural exchange opportunities across domestic and global communities. We welcome students and professionals to join our peer-to-peer tutoring program as we share our knowledge and skills with multiple individuals and communities throughout the world.

WorldTutors is a direct peer-to-peer tutoring program, providing access to essential educational opportunities that include conversational English, literacy skills, mathematics, specialized subjects (literature, biology, etc.) and digital literacy. We are currently able to teach students in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Our tutors, like our students, live across the globe.

WorldTutors works closely with member students and communities to help determine needed educational and cultural opportunities and then pairs these students with appropriate tutors so that both groups can enjoy a positive experience.

Our tutors are provided with the resources, materials and skills needed to best fulfill the requirements of the position. Both tutors and students have the joint opportunity to learn and grow from one another.

Community Partner: WorldTutors: Virtually Everywhere

WorldTutors.Academy excels at creating joyful academic support and cultural exchange opportunities across domestic and global communities. We welcome students and professionals to join our peer-to-peer tutoring program as we share our knowledge and skills with multiple individuals and communities throughout the world.

WorldTutors is a direct peer-to-peer tutoring program, providing access to essential educational opportunities that include conversational English, literacy skills, mathematics, specialized subjects (literature, biology, etc.) and digital literacy. We are currently able to teach students in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Our tutors, like our students, live across the globe.

WorldTutors works closely with member students and communities to help determine needed educational and cultural opportunities and then pairs these students with appropriate tutors so that both groups can enjoy a positive experience.

Our tutors are provided with the resources, materials and skills needed to best fulfill the requirements of the position. Both tutors and students have the joint opportunity to learn and grow from one another.

Community Partner: WorldTutors: Virtually Everywhere

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until May 15, 2026

Zip Code: 06890-1422

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Exercise therapy assistant

Volunteers will assist therapists and participants with exercise sessions. Participants are either limb-loss survivors, persons with Parkinson's disease,  or have experienced CVA (i.e., stroke).

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a group of highly motivated participants.

Community Partner: Therapy and Beyond Exercise Communities

Volunteers will assist therapists and participants with exercise sessions. Participants are either limb-loss survivors, persons with Parkinson's disease,  or have experienced CVA (i.e., stroke).

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a group of highly motivated participants.

Community Partner: Therapy and Beyond Exercise Communities

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Gus Bus K-5th Grade In-Home Tutor (Spring 2026)

The Gus Bus is seeking volunteers to tutor elementary school students in Harrisonburg City! 

Why should you become a tutor?

Build Valuable Relationships Give Back to the Community Meet your class volunteer requirements Add to your resume Gain experience and practical skills needed for your career

To volunteer with us you must:

Complete a background check (paid for by the Gus Bus) Commit to tutoring two, 1-hour sessions per week Have your own transportation to and from the child’s home Commit to tutoring for the full semester

To become a volunteer:

Contact Jesse Dragovich: dragovjc@jmu.eduWe will email you an invite to our Canvas page which will provide step by step instructions of how to proceed.

Community Partner: Gus Bus *

The Gus Bus is seeking volunteers to tutor elementary school students in Harrisonburg City! 

Why should you become a tutor?

Build Valuable Relationships Give Back to the Community Meet your class volunteer requirements Add to your resume Gain experience and practical skills needed for your career

To volunteer with us you must:

Complete a background check (paid for by the Gus Bus) Commit to tutoring two, 1-hour sessions per week Have your own transportation to and from the child’s home Commit to tutoring for the full semester

To become a volunteer:

Contact Jesse Dragovich: dragovjc@jmu.eduWe will email you an invite to our Canvas page which will provide step by step instructions of how to proceed.

Community Partner: Gus Bus *

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: In-Home Volunteer Tutor

Volunteer Tutor's primary responsibilities would include hosting one-on-one educational sessions in the homes of our migrant families. Volunteers will be able to complete an average of 15-20 hours during the semester, dependent on the start date. You are encouraged to reach out as early as possible in the semester. Deadline for new tutor applications is February 6th, 2026.

Community Partner: Shenandoah Valley Migrant Education Program *

Volunteer Tutor's primary responsibilities would include hosting one-on-one educational sessions in the homes of our migrant families. Volunteers will be able to complete an average of 15-20 hours during the semester, dependent on the start date. You are encouraged to reach out as early as possible in the semester. Deadline for new tutor applications is February 6th, 2026.

Community Partner: Shenandoah Valley Migrant Education Program *

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until May 1, 2026

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Spring 2026 Internship

CWS Harrisonburg offers internships to interested students from a variety of academic disciplines. Intern duties vary greatly depending on current needs and opportunities. Regardless of major or area of interest, all interns are expected to help in all areas of our work as needed. Interns may indicate their preference in the following focus areas available in our office: K-12 EducationAdult ESL & COImmigration, Health, and Case Management.

Additional General Job Duties:

Assist with greeting clients, answering phones, and
scheduling appointments at our reception deskHelp staff maintain and update case files and case notesTeach or tutor children or adults in English or cultural
orientation sessions.Provide transportation in personal vehicle to medical or
social service appointmentsInformal interpretation (if the intern is fluent in a second
language)Assist staff with other duties as needed.


Internships require a minimum of 12 hours per week during normal business hours of 8:30am-4:30pm. Occasionally, after hours and weekend hours may be available.

Use this link to complete your application

Employment and Internships | CWS Harrisonburg


Community Partner: Church World Service Refugee Resettlement Program *

CWS Harrisonburg offers internships to interested students from a variety of academic disciplines. Intern duties vary greatly depending on current needs and opportunities. Regardless of major or area of interest, all interns are expected to help in all areas of our work as needed. Interns may indicate their preference in the following focus areas available in our office: K-12 EducationAdult ESL & COImmigration, Health, and Case Management.

Additional General Job Duties:

Assist with greeting clients, answering phones, and
scheduling appointments at our reception deskHelp staff maintain and update case files and case notesTeach or tutor children or adults in English or cultural
orientation sessions.Provide transportation in personal vehicle to medical or
social service appointmentsInformal interpretation (if the intern is fluent in a second
language)Assist staff with other duties as needed.


Internships require a minimum of 12 hours per week during normal business hours of 8:30am-4:30pm. Occasionally, after hours and weekend hours may be available.

Use this link to complete your application

Employment and Internships | CWS Harrisonburg


Community Partner: Church World Service Refugee Resettlement Program *

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22802-4159

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer at Natural Bridge State Park

Volunteers are needed to assist with trail construction and maintenance, facilities and grounds maintenance, visitor services, and interpretation and environmental education. If you have almost any skill or interest, we can find a volunteer opportunity for you.  One-time projects are available, or  you can volunteer on a recurring basis. Get back to nature, Volunteer at Natural Bridge State Park!

Community Partner: Natural Bridge State Park

Volunteers are needed to assist with trail construction and maintenance, facilities and grounds maintenance, visitor services, and interpretation and environmental education. If you have almost any skill or interest, we can find a volunteer opportunity for you.  One-time projects are available, or  you can volunteer on a recurring basis. Get back to nature, Volunteer at Natural Bridge State Park!

Community Partner: Natural Bridge State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 24578

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: WOW 1:1 Mentor (Spring 26)

As a volunteer for WOW you would work as a 1:1 mentor with a veteran, service member, or their family member/caregiver. Taking them through pre-planned wellness activities and creating a connection with your mentee. During program you will help them look at financial literacy and career-readiness resources. To become a mentor you will need to be safeTALK trained and go through military cultural competence training. We will provide these trainings to you. Please fill out the form if you are interested and we will reach out before next semester about next steps. 

https://forms.gle/aedpdHU1boFK9Dzc7

Community Partner: Empowerment3

As a volunteer for WOW you would work as a 1:1 mentor with a veteran, service member, or their family member/caregiver. Taking them through pre-planned wellness activities and creating a connection with your mentee. During program you will help them look at financial literacy and career-readiness resources. To become a mentor you will need to be safeTALK trained and go through military cultural competence training. We will provide these trainings to you. Please fill out the form if you are interested and we will reach out before next semester about next steps. 

https://forms.gle/aedpdHU1boFK9Dzc7

Community Partner: Empowerment3

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Become a Community Based Mentor!

Become a Big!

Looking for a way to make a difference in our community and have fun? Help ignite the power and promise of a local youth by becoming a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Youth matched with a Big improve academically, make better decisions and feel better about themselves!

Community Based Mentors:
-Meet with a youth (Aged 6 through 14) for 1 hour 2-4 times a month outside of school hours 
-Have fun doing “No/Low Cost Activities”- Go to the park, bake cookies, attend a local sporting event, attend a Big Brothers Big Sisters match event, or just hang out. The possibilities are endless!

Volunteers must:
-Be 18 years or older and be able to provide transportation for themselves and their mentee
-Commit to being matched with a youth for 3 semesters
-Participate in an interview and orientation
-Pass background checks

Community Partner: Big Brothers Big Sisters *

Become a Big!

Looking for a way to make a difference in our community and have fun? Help ignite the power and promise of a local youth by becoming a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Youth matched with a Big improve academically, make better decisions and feel better about themselves!

Community Based Mentors:
-Meet with a youth (Aged 6 through 14) for 1 hour 2-4 times a month outside of school hours 
-Have fun doing “No/Low Cost Activities”- Go to the park, bake cookies, attend a local sporting event, attend a Big Brothers Big Sisters match event, or just hang out. The possibilities are endless!

Volunteers must:
-Be 18 years or older and be able to provide transportation for themselves and their mentee
-Commit to being matched with a youth for 3 semesters
-Participate in an interview and orientation
-Pass background checks

Community Partner: Big Brothers Big Sisters *

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Group facilitator

Young Adults Rise is looking for someone to facilitate the program for twentysomethings in Harrisonburg. A detailed curriculum and tools are provided for the facilitator, so there is limited preparation time needed. The group will be no more than 15 people. We are looking for someone in a mental health program who may want to study this program as part of their advanced studies. The facilitator should be a good listener, empathetic, willing to accept people where there are, be able to move conversation along while making sure all viewpoints are heard.

Community Partner: Young Adults Rise-A Skills and Social Group

Young Adults Rise is looking for someone to facilitate the program for twentysomethings in Harrisonburg. A detailed curriculum and tools are provided for the facilitator, so there is limited preparation time needed. The group will be no more than 15 people. We are looking for someone in a mental health program who may want to study this program as part of their advanced studies. The facilitator should be a good listener, empathetic, willing to accept people where there are, be able to move conversation along while making sure all viewpoints are heard.

Community Partner: Young Adults Rise-A Skills and Social Group

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham: Excel Intern/Tutor

The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham is looking for an Excel-savvy intern or volunteer who can provide one-on-one guidance to our Office Assistant, Tish. We’re seeking someone patient and knowledgeable who can help her learn the basics of Microsoft Excel and improve her comfort with the program.

Details:

Community Partner: The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham *

The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham is looking for an Excel-savvy intern or volunteer who can provide one-on-one guidance to our Office Assistant, Tish. We’re seeking someone patient and knowledgeable who can help her learn the basics of Microsoft Excel and improve her comfort with the program.

Details:

Community Partner: The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham *

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22802-4813

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Become a Blood Donor Ambassador with the Red Cross-Harrisonburg Blood Donor Ambassador (in-person)

Make a real impact while building your resume!

Join the American Red Cross and help create a welcoming experience for blood donors.

Why Volunteer?

- Gain real-world experience in communication & public service

- Flexible scheduling that fits your class load

- Help save lives — every donor you support could help save up to three people Commitment

- Just one 4–6 hour shift per month for six months

- Shifts available: 11 AM–3 PM or 3 PM–7 PM

- Location: Neff Avenue Red Cross Center

What You’ll Do - Greet and check in donors - Answer questions and provide info - Support donors at the refreshment table - Ensure a positive, safe experience

No Experience Needed — Training Provided!

Ready to Make a Difference? Sign up today and be the reason someone donates again — or for the first time. Join the Red Cross team and help save lives, one donor at a time.


Community Partner: American Red Cross *

Make a real impact while building your resume!

Join the American Red Cross and help create a welcoming experience for blood donors.

Why Volunteer?

- Gain real-world experience in communication & public service

- Flexible scheduling that fits your class load

- Help save lives — every donor you support could help save up to three people Commitment

- Just one 4–6 hour shift per month for six months

- Shifts available: 11 AM–3 PM or 3 PM–7 PM

- Location: Neff Avenue Red Cross Center

What You’ll Do - Greet and check in donors - Answer questions and provide info - Support donors at the refreshment table - Ensure a positive, safe experience

No Experience Needed — Training Provided!

Ready to Make a Difference? Sign up today and be the reason someone donates again — or for the first time. Join the Red Cross team and help save lives, one donor at a time.


Community Partner: American Red Cross *

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Activities for Elementary Students during PTO Meeting (Spring 2026)

To make our parent teacher meetings more accessible for all families in our school community, we need volunteers to help assist with and supervise activities for our students and their siblings while parents and guardians meet. For this Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meeting, volunteers will help supervise children for one hour. Activities will be provided, and may include time on the playground. The total time will be one and a half hours, to allow 15 min for set-up and clean-up.

Community Partner: Spotswood Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization

To make our parent teacher meetings more accessible for all families in our school community, we need volunteers to help assist with and supervise activities for our students and their siblings while parents and guardians meet. For this Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meeting, volunteers will help supervise children for one hour. Activities will be provided, and may include time on the playground. The total time will be one and a half hours, to allow 15 min for set-up and clean-up.

Community Partner: Spotswood Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 19, 2026

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Shelter Program Assistant

Volunteer with Our Homeless Shelter Program

Bring hope, dignity, and support to those experiencing homelessness.

Join our compassionate team as a shelter volunteer and help make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families seeking stability. Volunteers will work alongside the Shelter Program Manager, Lead Housing Monitor, and dedicated staff to support the daily operations and enrichment activities of our shelter.

Volunteer Responsibilities May Include:

Assisting with meal preparation, serving, and cleanup Supporting recreational and social activities for shelter residents Helping lead or facilitate life skills workshops (budgeting, hygiene, job readiness, etc.) Assisting with organizing donations and supplies Offering a friendly, listening ear and a welcoming presence Helping with children’s activities when families are present

Program Goals:

Provide a safe, supportive, and respectful environment Encourage personal growth and life stability Support residents in building confidence, community, and self-sufficiency

Whether you have a heart for service, a skill to share, or simply the desire to be present for others, your involvement can have a profound impact. Opportunities are available for individuals or groups, on a one-time or ongoing basis.

Help us restore hope—one life at a time.


Community Partner: The Salvation Army Harrisonburg Corps

Volunteer with Our Homeless Shelter Program

Bring hope, dignity, and support to those experiencing homelessness.

Join our compassionate team as a shelter volunteer and help make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families seeking stability. Volunteers will work alongside the Shelter Program Manager, Lead Housing Monitor, and dedicated staff to support the daily operations and enrichment activities of our shelter.

Volunteer Responsibilities May Include:

Assisting with meal preparation, serving, and cleanup Supporting recreational and social activities for shelter residents Helping lead or facilitate life skills workshops (budgeting, hygiene, job readiness, etc.) Assisting with organizing donations and supplies Offering a friendly, listening ear and a welcoming presence Helping with children’s activities when families are present

Program Goals:

Provide a safe, supportive, and respectful environment Encourage personal growth and life stability Support residents in building confidence, community, and self-sufficiency

Whether you have a heart for service, a skill to share, or simply the desire to be present for others, your involvement can have a profound impact. Opportunities are available for individuals or groups, on a one-time or ongoing basis.

Help us restore hope—one life at a time.


Community Partner: The Salvation Army Harrisonburg Corps

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22802

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Youth Programming

Volunteer with Our Evening Youth Program (Ages 7–13)

Make a difference in the life of a child—one evening at a time!

Our evening youth program serves children ages 7–13 and provides a safe, structured, and nurturing environment after school. Volunteers are essential to helping us create a meaningful experience for each child. Whether you’re passionate about education, enjoy playing games, or have a heart for mentoring, there’s a place for you on our team!

Volunteer Responsibilities May Include:

Assisting with meal preparation and serving Helping with homework and tutoring Leading or participating in recreational activities such as sports and games Supporting the nightly devotional or faith-based discussions Providing one-on-one or small group mentoring Helping plan and develop weekly activities and themes

Program Goals:

Foster healthy social interactions and positive peer relationships Encourage respect, responsibility, and kindness Support academic growth and emotional development Model and mentor Christ-like character and values

Whether you can commit to one evening a week or several, your time and care can make a lasting impact. Come help shape the next generation in a fun, encouraging, and faith-filled environment.

Community Partner: The Salvation Army Harrisonburg Corps

Volunteer with Our Evening Youth Program (Ages 7–13)

Make a difference in the life of a child—one evening at a time!

Our evening youth program serves children ages 7–13 and provides a safe, structured, and nurturing environment after school. Volunteers are essential to helping us create a meaningful experience for each child. Whether you’re passionate about education, enjoy playing games, or have a heart for mentoring, there’s a place for you on our team!

Volunteer Responsibilities May Include:

Assisting with meal preparation and serving Helping with homework and tutoring Leading or participating in recreational activities such as sports and games Supporting the nightly devotional or faith-based discussions Providing one-on-one or small group mentoring Helping plan and develop weekly activities and themes

Program Goals:

Foster healthy social interactions and positive peer relationships Encourage respect, responsibility, and kindness Support academic growth and emotional development Model and mentor Christ-like character and values

Whether you can commit to one evening a week or several, your time and care can make a lasting impact. Come help shape the next generation in a fun, encouraging, and faith-filled environment.

Community Partner: The Salvation Army Harrisonburg Corps

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22802

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Music Program

Volunteer Music Instructor – Brass & Percussion

Inspire the next generation through the power of music!

We are seeking passionate and patient volunteers to help teach brass and percussion instruments to children and teens ages 7–17. Most students are beginners, and your guidance could be the start of a lifelong love for music.

Program Details:

When: Thursday evenings, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Who: Children and youth ages 7–17 Focus: Brass and percussion instruments (beginners welcome) Format: Individual and group instruction

Volunteer Role:

Provide basic instruction in brass or percussion instruments Lead both one-on-one and group lessons Help students learn fundamentals such as rhythm, tone, and musical expression Work with students to build confidence, discipline, and teamwork through music Help plan lessons and adapt instruction based on the needs and skill levels of the group

Why Volunteer?

Share your musical talent and passion in a meaningful way Be a role model and mentor to young musicians Help build a community where music, faith, and personal growth come together

Your skills can make a lasting difference. Come be part of something beautiful—watch lives transform one note at a time!


Community Partner: The Salvation Army Harrisonburg Corps

Volunteer Music Instructor – Brass & Percussion

Inspire the next generation through the power of music!

We are seeking passionate and patient volunteers to help teach brass and percussion instruments to children and teens ages 7–17. Most students are beginners, and your guidance could be the start of a lifelong love for music.

Program Details:

When: Thursday evenings, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Who: Children and youth ages 7–17 Focus: Brass and percussion instruments (beginners welcome) Format: Individual and group instruction

Volunteer Role:

Provide basic instruction in brass or percussion instruments Lead both one-on-one and group lessons Help students learn fundamentals such as rhythm, tone, and musical expression Work with students to build confidence, discipline, and teamwork through music Help plan lessons and adapt instruction based on the needs and skill levels of the group

Why Volunteer?

Share your musical talent and passion in a meaningful way Be a role model and mentor to young musicians Help build a community where music, faith, and personal growth come together

Your skills can make a lasting difference. Come be part of something beautiful—watch lives transform one note at a time!


Community Partner: The Salvation Army Harrisonburg Corps

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cleaning

We employ several "layers" to maintain a clean environment: a nightly staff custodian, a weekly shelter guests' led cleaning, and this opportunity for outside volunteers to assist with a "deep" clean. Volunteers may be 16 years or older, but they must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult at all times. We look forward to serving with you! Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/ggkxUgt

Community Partner: Open Doors

We employ several "layers" to maintain a clean environment: a nightly staff custodian, a weekly shelter guests' led cleaning, and this opportunity for outside volunteers to assist with a "deep" clean. Volunteers may be 16 years or older, but they must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult at all times. We look forward to serving with you! Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/ggkxUgt

Community Partner: Open Doors

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22802

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Food Recovery Volunteer

As a Food Recovery Volunteer, projects include sorting canned and boxed items, perishable products, or produce for distribution. Other projects and light duties may be assigned and vary by location and/or time of year.

Activities Include:

Sorting salvaged food and non-food donations for distribution Assisting with required quality inspections of salvaged food and checking that food is suitable for distribution Packing food boxes or bags for pick-up or distribution Repackaging and sorting fresh produce Sorting and inspecting donations from food drives Cleaning donated product for redistribution Ensuring food distribution room and all storage space is clean and tidy each day

 

Special Considerations:

Due to the nature of the work and the safety of our volunteers and employees, good mobility is an important requirement for this position, as is the ability to lift 20-30 pounds when needed. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record is a plus.

 

What to Wear:

For everyone’s safety, all volunteers must wear close-toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops) and clothes appropriate to work in a warehouse environment. You may also want to wear layers as our warehouse is not heated or cooled and temperatures may vary.

When You Arrive:

Sign in at the kiosk located in the front hallway or in the pedestrian walkway in the warehouse. Then, proceed to the volunteer breakroom where a staff member will meet you to start your shift. If you are volunteering with a group, a staff member will greet you in the front hallway and take you back.

Inclement Weather:

In case of a delayed opening of a branch due to inclement weather, all morning shifts in Food Recovery will be CANCELLED. In case of a closure due to inclement weather, all Food Recovery shifts for the day will be CANCELLED. You will also be notified via email as soon as possible about the cancellation of your shift.

Questions? Contact volunteer@brafb.org

You can register by visiting the volunteer calendar on our website.

Community Partner: Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

As a Food Recovery Volunteer, projects include sorting canned and boxed items, perishable products, or produce for distribution. Other projects and light duties may be assigned and vary by location and/or time of year.

Activities Include:

Sorting salvaged food and non-food donations for distribution Assisting with required quality inspections of salvaged food and checking that food is suitable for distribution Packing food boxes or bags for pick-up or distribution Repackaging and sorting fresh produce Sorting and inspecting donations from food drives Cleaning donated product for redistribution Ensuring food distribution room and all storage space is clean and tidy each day

 

Special Considerations:

Due to the nature of the work and the safety of our volunteers and employees, good mobility is an important requirement for this position, as is the ability to lift 20-30 pounds when needed. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record is a plus.

 

What to Wear:

For everyone’s safety, all volunteers must wear close-toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops) and clothes appropriate to work in a warehouse environment. You may also want to wear layers as our warehouse is not heated or cooled and temperatures may vary.

When You Arrive:

Sign in at the kiosk located in the front hallway or in the pedestrian walkway in the warehouse. Then, proceed to the volunteer breakroom where a staff member will meet you to start your shift. If you are volunteering with a group, a staff member will greet you in the front hallway and take you back.

Inclement Weather:

In case of a delayed opening of a branch due to inclement weather, all morning shifts in Food Recovery will be CANCELLED. In case of a closure due to inclement weather, all Food Recovery shifts for the day will be CANCELLED. You will also be notified via email as soon as possible about the cancellation of your shift.

Questions? Contact volunteer@brafb.org

You can register by visiting the volunteer calendar on our website.

Community Partner: Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 24482

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Arc Community Engagement Group: Horizon Gifts Tuesdays 10:00am-12:00pm

Love art? Love making a difference? The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham is looking for creative and compassionate volunteers to join us at Horizon Gifts located downtown from 10AM to 12PM on Tuesdays!

This unique opportunity allows volunteers to connect with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through the power of art—helping them express themselves and develop their creativity in a fun, supportive environment.

Create alongside our participants, guiding them through various art projects. Assist with setting up and organizing materials for hands-on sessions.  Encourage self-expression and confidence through artistic exploration and build meaningful connections in a welcoming and inclusive space! 

Please arrive no later than 9:30 AM at The Arc of HR before heading out to Horizon Gifts to ensure a smooth start to the day! 

If you have any questions, please contact: Hiesun Ho at engagement@hrarc.org

Community Partner: The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham *

Love art? Love making a difference? The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham is looking for creative and compassionate volunteers to join us at Horizon Gifts located downtown from 10AM to 12PM on Tuesdays!

This unique opportunity allows volunteers to connect with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through the power of art—helping them express themselves and develop their creativity in a fun, supportive environment.

Create alongside our participants, guiding them through various art projects. Assist with setting up and organizing materials for hands-on sessions.  Encourage self-expression and confidence through artistic exploration and build meaningful connections in a welcoming and inclusive space! 

Please arrive no later than 9:30 AM at The Arc of HR before heading out to Horizon Gifts to ensure a smooth start to the day! 

If you have any questions, please contact: Hiesun Ho at engagement@hrarc.org

Community Partner: The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham *

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Hours

We need volunteers to help process donations. 

Community Partner: Blue Ridge Foster VA

We need volunteers to help process donations. 

Community Partner: Blue Ridge Foster VA

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22812

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Virtual Reading Tutoring

Are you passionate about education and making a difference in students' lives? Join our team at Joy Education, a tech nonprofit startup focused on providing affordable, evidence-based literacy support. We are looking for enthusiastic college students to volunteer as Virtual Teaching Fellows, offering personalized reading instruction to elementary and middle school students with diverse learning needs via Google Meet. As a Virtual Teaching Fellow (reading tutor), you’ll work one-on-one with a student for just 20 minutes, 3 times a week—a total of only 1 hour per week. The commitment is flexible, and you can work from anywhere. We ask for an 8- to 12-week commitment to ensure consistency for the student. Training is provided online to ensure you're fully prepared to make an impact. If you're ready to support students’ literacy growth, we’d love to hear from you! Learn more at www.joyeducation.org.

Community Partner: Joy Education Foundation

Are you passionate about education and making a difference in students' lives? Join our team at Joy Education, a tech nonprofit startup focused on providing affordable, evidence-based literacy support. We are looking for enthusiastic college students to volunteer as Virtual Teaching Fellows, offering personalized reading instruction to elementary and middle school students with diverse learning needs via Google Meet. As a Virtual Teaching Fellow (reading tutor), you’ll work one-on-one with a student for just 20 minutes, 3 times a week—a total of only 1 hour per week. The commitment is flexible, and you can work from anywhere. We ask for an 8- to 12-week commitment to ensure consistency for the student. Training is provided online to ensure you're fully prepared to make an impact. If you're ready to support students’ literacy growth, we’d love to hear from you! Learn more at www.joyeducation.org.

Community Partner: Joy Education Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Become a Mentor at Skyline Middle School

All volunteers are encouraged to participate in mentoring our middle school students, providing an excellent opportunity to engage with students during lunchtime. Once a relationship is established, the option to continue mentoring after school is available.


Mentoring times are as follows:

- 6th grade: 10:58-11:20 am

- 7th grade: 10:30-10:53 am

- 8th grade: 11:35-11:57 am


In addition, step practice for middle school students is scheduled from 2:05 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., while elementary students have their practice from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Furthermore, a high school step team is being established, and their practice will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. All practices take place at Skyline Middle School in the Aux gym.


Tutoring sessions can be arranged during classroom hours or lunchtime. School hours are from 7:40 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.


All volunteers must undergo a background check as part of our updated procedures. To initiate this process, please follow the steps outlined below:


1. Contact Elizabeth Jerlinski at (540) 434-9916 to schedule an appointment.

2. On the day of your appointment, please ensure you have your driver's license and social security numbers available.

3. Please bring a $10.00 money order made payable to the VA Department of Social Services. Please let us know if payment is an issue; we will assist.

4. Present documentation of a negative TB screening or test completed within the past 12 months.




Community Partner: Skyline Middle School

All volunteers are encouraged to participate in mentoring our middle school students, providing an excellent opportunity to engage with students during lunchtime. Once a relationship is established, the option to continue mentoring after school is available.


Mentoring times are as follows:

- 6th grade: 10:58-11:20 am

- 7th grade: 10:30-10:53 am

- 8th grade: 11:35-11:57 am


In addition, step practice for middle school students is scheduled from 2:05 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., while elementary students have their practice from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Furthermore, a high school step team is being established, and their practice will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. All practices take place at Skyline Middle School in the Aux gym.


Tutoring sessions can be arranged during classroom hours or lunchtime. School hours are from 7:40 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.


All volunteers must undergo a background check as part of our updated procedures. To initiate this process, please follow the steps outlined below:


1. Contact Elizabeth Jerlinski at (540) 434-9916 to schedule an appointment.

2. On the day of your appointment, please ensure you have your driver's license and social security numbers available.

3. Please bring a $10.00 money order made payable to the VA Department of Social Services. Please let us know if payment is an issue; we will assist.

4. Present documentation of a negative TB screening or test completed within the past 12 months.




Community Partner: Skyline Middle School

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22802

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Neighborhood Produce Market

As a Neighborhood Produce Market volunteer, you will help us offer nutritious products to families in Harrisonburg neighborhoods. 

Note: Off-site location (you will travel to 2-3 locations within a two-mile radius).

Activities Include:

Unload food from the Food Bank truck and set it up for farmers market-style choice distribution or 15-to-20-pound produce boxes  Assist clients by carrying boxes to homes as needed or with simple registration  Handout flyers and recipes  Help pack and load supplies after each stop  

Volunteers are expected to interact with youth and families of all backgrounds in a respectful and supportive way.  

For specific shift times and locations, please visit our Neighborhood Produce Market page.

Your Health and Safety: For the safety of our volunteers, staff, and clients, volunteers are reminded to stay home if you're not feeling well. 

Special Considerations: Due to the nature of the work and the safety of volunteers and employees, good mobility is an important requirement for this position, as is the ability to lift 20-30 pounds when needed. Volunteers for this job will do a lot of bending, reaching, and are on their feet for their entire shift. Volunteers for this role must be at least 16 years old.   

If you have foreign language skills and are willing to serve as an on-site interpreter, please contact Nelda Litwiller at nlitwiller@brafb.org or 540-908-4443. The most-needed languages include Spanish and Arabic; there could be help needed in other languages. 

Special Requirements: All Neighborhood Produce Market volunteers must be able to provide their own transportation to and from market locations. We do not reimburse for mileage.  

What to Wear & Weather: All volunteers must wear close-toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops) and comfortable clothes. We distribute food in all weather conditions but will announce via email by Noon if there are any cancellations due to weather. 

When You Arrive: Check in with the on-site Food Bank staff, Nelda Litwiller 

Questions? Contact Nelda Litwiller at nlitwiller@brafb.org or 540-908-4443. For questions regarding registration, please contact volunteer@brafb.org.

Community Partner: Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

As a Neighborhood Produce Market volunteer, you will help us offer nutritious products to families in Harrisonburg neighborhoods. 

Note: Off-site location (you will travel to 2-3 locations within a two-mile radius).

Activities Include:

Unload food from the Food Bank truck and set it up for farmers market-style choice distribution or 15-to-20-pound produce boxes  Assist clients by carrying boxes to homes as needed or with simple registration  Handout flyers and recipes  Help pack and load supplies after each stop  

Volunteers are expected to interact with youth and families of all backgrounds in a respectful and supportive way.  

For specific shift times and locations, please visit our Neighborhood Produce Market page.

Your Health and Safety: For the safety of our volunteers, staff, and clients, volunteers are reminded to stay home if you're not feeling well. 

Special Considerations: Due to the nature of the work and the safety of volunteers and employees, good mobility is an important requirement for this position, as is the ability to lift 20-30 pounds when needed. Volunteers for this job will do a lot of bending, reaching, and are on their feet for their entire shift. Volunteers for this role must be at least 16 years old.   

If you have foreign language skills and are willing to serve as an on-site interpreter, please contact Nelda Litwiller at nlitwiller@brafb.org or 540-908-4443. The most-needed languages include Spanish and Arabic; there could be help needed in other languages. 

Special Requirements: All Neighborhood Produce Market volunteers must be able to provide their own transportation to and from market locations. We do not reimburse for mileage.  

What to Wear & Weather: All volunteers must wear close-toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops) and comfortable clothes. We distribute food in all weather conditions but will announce via email by Noon if there are any cancellations due to weather. 

When You Arrive: Check in with the on-site Food Bank staff, Nelda Litwiller 

Questions? Contact Nelda Litwiller at nlitwiller@brafb.org or 540-908-4443. For questions regarding registration, please contact volunteer@brafb.org.

Community Partner: Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Social Media Assistance

Update Shenandoah Green's Facebook and Instagram. Take photos during events.

Community Partner: Shenandoah Green

Update Shenandoah Green's Facebook and Instagram. Take photos during events.

Community Partner: Shenandoah Green

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 24401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help with school or community gardens

SG works with Bessie Weller Outdoor Classroom and helps with their school gardens

Community Partner: Shenandoah Green

SG works with Bessie Weller Outdoor Classroom and helps with their school gardens

Community Partner: Shenandoah Green

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 24401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Tree Stewards

Help geo-locate trees and record on comupter program. Training provided. Set aside 3 to 4 hours at a time and dedicate 1 day a month.

Community Partner: Shenandoah Green

Help geo-locate trees and record on comupter program. Training provided. Set aside 3 to 4 hours at a time and dedicate 1 day a month.

Community Partner: Shenandoah Green

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 24401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Compost Station

Help volunteers at Farmers Market. Learn what can and cannot be composted, help set up, promote SG. A group of students can volunteer for this and do once a month on Saturdays

Community Partner: Shenandoah Green

Help volunteers at Farmers Market. Learn what can and cannot be composted, help set up, promote SG. A group of students can volunteer for this and do once a month on Saturdays

Community Partner: Shenandoah Green

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 24401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Creating Flyers for Events

Create Flyers in advance of activities. 

Community Partner: Shenandoah Green

Create Flyers in advance of activities. 

Community Partner: Shenandoah Green

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 24401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Shenandoah Green Website

Improve Website and make updates when new activities happen

Mostly virtual

Community Partner: Shenandoah Green

Improve Website and make updates when new activities happen

Mostly virtual

Community Partner: Shenandoah Green

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 24401

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Flippy Curriculum

Develop curriculum for 3rd, 6th, and 9th grade students about plastic pollution and oceans and plastics

Community Partner: Shenandoah Green

Develop curriculum for 3rd, 6th, and 9th grade students about plastic pollution and oceans and plastics

Community Partner: Shenandoah Green

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 24401

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Employee Services Volunteer

To better serve our employees, annual information gathering surveys are completed to discuss any barriers to employment the employment and their family may be facing. Obtaining this information and providing resources to resolve these barriers ensure we meet our mission.  


The population served include non-English speakers so this candidate would need to be bilingual in Spanish.

Community Partner: Friendship Industries, Inc.

To better serve our employees, annual information gathering surveys are completed to discuss any barriers to employment the employment and their family may be facing. Obtaining this information and providing resources to resolve these barriers ensure we meet our mission.  


The population served include non-English speakers so this candidate would need to be bilingual in Spanish.

Community Partner: Friendship Industries, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22802

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Year-Round Volunteer

All ages and abilities are warmly welcomed for a day of volunteering, no matter the time of year! Whether you want to organize an office outing with a difference, you’re eager to share your unique talents with our Campers, or seek meaningful experiences for your student group or sports team, we have a place for you. Join our vibrant community and make a lasting impact while enjoying the rewards of giving back.

Community Partner: Camp Holiday Trails

All ages and abilities are warmly welcomed for a day of volunteering, no matter the time of year! Whether you want to organize an office outing with a difference, you’re eager to share your unique talents with our Campers, or seek meaningful experiences for your student group or sports team, we have a place for you. Join our vibrant community and make a lasting impact while enjoying the rewards of giving back.

Community Partner: Camp Holiday Trails

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22903

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Hotline Volunteers Needed

New Directions Center is a non-profit organization working to reduce the impact of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking through survivor-centered advocacy, support services, community education, and awareness.

New Directions Center is currently seeking volunteers to answer our crisis hotline. This is a remote opportunity and is great for those looking to make a big impact with a small time commitment. Schedules are for 4 hours, Mon-Fri from 8am to 12pm and 12pm-4pm. Volunteers are welcome to work as many or as few shifts as they like. Training for the hotline is 20 hours, including your hotline assessment and all training is also done remotely. 

 

To sign up for this opportunity, please go to www.newdirectionscenter.org/volunteer-application. 

Community Partner: New Directions Center *

New Directions Center is a non-profit organization working to reduce the impact of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking through survivor-centered advocacy, support services, community education, and awareness.

New Directions Center is currently seeking volunteers to answer our crisis hotline. This is a remote opportunity and is great for those looking to make a big impact with a small time commitment. Schedules are for 4 hours, Mon-Fri from 8am to 12pm and 12pm-4pm. Volunteers are welcome to work as many or as few shifts as they like. Training for the hotline is 20 hours, including your hotline assessment and all training is also done remotely. 

 

To sign up for this opportunity, please go to www.newdirectionscenter.org/volunteer-application. 

Community Partner: New Directions Center *

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 24401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Office Assistant

New Directions Center is a non-profit organization working to reduce the impact of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking through survivor-centered advocacy, support services, community education, and awareness.

New Directions Center is currently seeking volunteers for an Office Assistant. The volunteer will perform a variety of office activities including answering the hotline, greeting incoming clients, and assisting with light clerical work including copying, filing, data entry and other duties as necessary.

Hours & time commitment:

- M-F 10am - 2pm  (M,W, F - Remote, T, Th - onsite)

- up to 20 hours/week (can be split among multiple students)

Community Partner: New Directions Center *

New Directions Center is a non-profit organization working to reduce the impact of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking through survivor-centered advocacy, support services, community education, and awareness.

New Directions Center is currently seeking volunteers for an Office Assistant. The volunteer will perform a variety of office activities including answering the hotline, greeting incoming clients, and assisting with light clerical work including copying, filing, data entry and other duties as necessary.

Hours & time commitment:

- M-F 10am - 2pm  (M,W, F - Remote, T, Th - onsite)

- up to 20 hours/week (can be split among multiple students)

Community Partner: New Directions Center *

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 24401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Program Assistant with Heritage Center (marketing, field trip support, historical research, museum exhibit design)

There are a variety of tasks that a student could work on as part of their time at the Heritage Center, depending on their interests. These include, but are not limited to: administrative tasks (mail pickup/dropoff, bank deposits, reviewing and organizing files, etc.), developing marketing materials (posters, pamphlets, etc.), website design and revision, assisting with elementary school fieldtrips (setup, or as a guide/presenter), tour guiding, artifact cataloging and organization, library cataloging and organization, historical research and data entry, museum exhibit design and construction, grounds maintenance, landscaping. There’s a large diversity of work to be done here, and we envision this position to be very flexible!

*Hours are flexible for student schedules

Community Partner: Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center

There are a variety of tasks that a student could work on as part of their time at the Heritage Center, depending on their interests. These include, but are not limited to: administrative tasks (mail pickup/dropoff, bank deposits, reviewing and organizing files, etc.), developing marketing materials (posters, pamphlets, etc.), website design and revision, assisting with elementary school fieldtrips (setup, or as a guide/presenter), tour guiding, artifact cataloging and organization, library cataloging and organization, historical research and data entry, museum exhibit design and construction, grounds maintenance, landscaping. There’s a large diversity of work to be done here, and we envision this position to be very flexible!

*Hours are flexible for student schedules

Community Partner: Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Gallery Docent and Gift Shop Worker

As a Gallery Docent, you will work with the public by answering the door, greeting visitors, explaining the exhibits and enforcing galley rules.

As a Museum Shop Worker, you will be responsible for manning the cash register and checking people out when they are ready to leave. 

During down times, you may be asked to do a variety of tasks the assist the staff members, including but not limited to, preparing mailings to be sent out, stocking the shop, and more.  

Community Partner: Virginia Quilt Museum *

As a Gallery Docent, you will work with the public by answering the door, greeting visitors, explaining the exhibits and enforcing galley rules.

As a Museum Shop Worker, you will be responsible for manning the cash register and checking people out when they are ready to leave. 

During down times, you may be asked to do a variety of tasks the assist the staff members, including but not limited to, preparing mailings to be sent out, stocking the shop, and more.  

Community Partner: Virginia Quilt Museum *

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No