Opportunities From: James Madison University Community Engagement & Volunteer Center

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: 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