Opportunities From: James Madison University Community Engagement & Volunteer Center

Volunteer: Page Alliance for Community Action - Family Event with Afterschool Program

Supervisor: AnnaGrace Lambert, (540) 430-9923, lambe2ax@dukes.jmu.edu

Program Date: Wednesday, April 22nd 

Meeting Days and Times
: 5 hours, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Description: Family-Fun Field Day with Stanley Elementary School After-School Program. We have an hour for the event, then prep and takedown will be before and afterwards. We have six stations that need 3-4 volunteers each. They are all education related. Dinner will be provided afterwards. 

Project Goal: Provide a fun activity for families focusing on overall health.

Community Partner: Community Engagement & Volunteer Center

Supervisor: AnnaGrace Lambert, (540) 430-9923, lambe2ax@dukes.jmu.edu

Program Date: Wednesday, April 22nd 

Meeting Days and Times
: 5 hours, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Description: Family-Fun Field Day with Stanley Elementary School After-School Program. We have an hour for the event, then prep and takedown will be before and afterwards. We have six stations that need 3-4 volunteers each. They are all education related. Dinner will be provided afterwards. 

Project Goal: Provide a fun activity for families focusing on overall health.

Community Partner: Community Engagement & Volunteer Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 22, 2026

Zip Code: 22851

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Stone Spring Elementary School Trail Work

This Saturday, April 11th from 9-noon, Public Works will be hosting their arbor day tree planting at Stone Spring Elementary's Nature Trail. We will be in need of help with trail work and planting. Tasks will include delivering and spreading mulch, using hand saws and pruners to trim back overgrowth and establish a trail, digging up to remove invasive plants, and planting shrubs and trees. Please come with closed toes shoes and long pants. You will be getting your hands dirty!


*Please park in the front parking lot and walk to the right of the school, past the playground and up the forested hill near the gravel road to the right. We will be meeting in the trails up the hill.

Community Partner: HCPS Outdoor Learning

This Saturday, April 11th from 9-noon, Public Works will be hosting their arbor day tree planting at Stone Spring Elementary's Nature Trail. We will be in need of help with trail work and planting. Tasks will include delivering and spreading mulch, using hand saws and pruners to trim back overgrowth and establish a trail, digging up to remove invasive plants, and planting shrubs and trees. Please come with closed toes shoes and long pants. You will be getting your hands dirty!


*Please park in the front parking lot and walk to the right of the school, past the playground and up the forested hill near the gravel road to the right. We will be meeting in the trails up the hill.

Community Partner: HCPS Outdoor Learning

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 11, 2026

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Enrichment Program Assistant - School's Out Let's Play May 1

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 May 1, 2026

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 2026 Chocolate Walk - Event Volunteer

The Chocolate Walk is one of our most beloved community fundraising events, and we need enthusiastic volunteers to help make it a success! As a Chocolate Walk volunteer, you'll help with tasks such as setting up and breaking down event spaces, welcoming and directing attendees, and supporting participating downtown businesses throughout the event. This is a fun way to get involved with the Collins Center while enjoying the energy of a community celebration in the heart of downtown Harrisonburg. No prior experience is needed — just a friendly attitude and a passion for supporting survivors of sexual violence and child abuse in our community!

Community Partner: Collins Center and Child Advocacy Center

The Chocolate Walk is one of our most beloved community fundraising events, and we need enthusiastic volunteers to help make it a success! As a Chocolate Walk volunteer, you'll help with tasks such as setting up and breaking down event spaces, welcoming and directing attendees, and supporting participating downtown businesses throughout the event. This is a fun way to get involved with the Collins Center while enjoying the energy of a community celebration in the heart of downtown Harrisonburg. No prior experience is needed — just a friendly attitude and a passion for supporting survivors of sexual violence and child abuse in our community!

Community Partner: Collins Center and Child Advocacy Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 24, 2026

Zip Code: 22801-3674

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