Volunteer: Porch to Pantry DrivePlease join us, Saturday October 11th from 9-1, as we partner with the Food Coalition of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County to Tackle Hunger in our area. Volunteer to leave a non-perishable food donation on your porch and/or to pick up food from porches in our community. Donations can also be dropped off during the event at the SRMH Rockingham Atrium, 2000 Stone Spring Road, Harrisonburg. Click Here by October 4th to make a food and/or monetary donation and to volunteer to be a route driver to pick up food donations.
Last year, 102,746 households in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County received food assistance – a reminder of how many neighbors rely on our support. All donations directly support local pantries serving families in need, and volunteers are essential to making the drive a success. Please help us help others – every contribution makes a difference. Community Partner: The Pantry @ JMU Please join us, Saturday October 11th from 9-1, as we partner with the Food Coalition of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County to Tackle Hunger in our area. Volunteer to leave a non-perishable food donation on your porch and/or to pick up food from porches in our community. Donations can also be dropped off during the event at the SRMH Rockingham Atrium, 2000 Stone Spring Road, Harrisonburg. Click Here by October 4th to make a food and/or monetary donation and to volunteer to be a route driver to pick up food donations.
Last year, 102,746 households in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County received food assistance – a reminder of how many neighbors rely on our support. All donations directly support local pantries serving families in need, and volunteers are essential to making the drive a success. Please help us help others – every contribution makes a difference. Community Partner: The Pantry @ JMU Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 11, 2025 Zip Code: 22801 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Deck The Halls at Virginia Mennonite Retirement CommunityAssist the VMRC team with decorating one of our beautiful auditorium spaces for the holiday season. Detwiler Auditorium is one of our large event spaces used for a wide array of resident programs and special events. We would love to have a student organization, group or club adopt this fun and festive opportunity to help us outfit the auditorium for the holidays so that residents can enjoy the many engaging programs happening in Detwiler over the holidays. Lifting may be required. Supplies and direction/support from VMRC will be provided throughout the experience. Community Partner: Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community * Assist the VMRC team with decorating one of our beautiful auditorium spaces for the holiday season. Detwiler Auditorium is one of our large event spaces used for a wide array of resident programs and special events. We would love to have a student organization, group or club adopt this fun and festive opportunity to help us outfit the auditorium for the holidays so that residents can enjoy the many engaging programs happening in Detwiler over the holidays. Lifting may be required. Supplies and direction/support from VMRC will be provided throughout the experience. Community Partner: Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community * Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Dec 1, 2025 Zip Code: 22802 Allow Groups: Teams only |
Volunteer: October Respite Care for Children with Special NeedsWork 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 am-12:00 pm. We ask all volunteers to be here from 8:30 am-12:30 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 am-12:00 pm. We ask all volunteers to be here from 8:30 am-12:30 pm to help with setup and cleanup, as well. Community Partner: Adagio House Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 4, 2025 Zip Code: 22802 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Sky Meadows State Park: Fauquier County Fall Farm TourOn Saturday October 4th 10am - 4pm immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of local farming and celebrate the harvest season in the picturesque Crooked Run Valley. This annual event in coordination with Fauquier County Agricultural Development offers a unique opportunity to explore working farms, engage with local farmers, and experience the best of Virginia’s agricultural heritage. As a participating agricultural location, Sky Meadows State Park will be joining the fun. Volunteers will work with Sky Meadows Park Rangers to put on the park's portion of the Farm Tour event. If you are interested in volunteering, we are currently looking for: Event Set Up Info/Welcome TableSettles Kettle- Hearth CookingEducation Tables- Pollinator Seed Planting ActivityParking Event Break DownWe are asking Event Set up volunteers to arrive at 9am, and all other volunteers to arrive at 9:30am. Everyone will meet behind the Mt. Bleak Historic house. Community Partner: Sky Meadows State Park* On Saturday October 4th 10am - 4pm immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of local farming and celebrate the harvest season in the picturesque Crooked Run Valley. This annual event in coordination with Fauquier County Agricultural Development offers a unique opportunity to explore working farms, engage with local farmers, and experience the best of Virginia’s agricultural heritage. As a participating agricultural location, Sky Meadows State Park will be joining the fun. Volunteers will work with Sky Meadows Park Rangers to put on the park's portion of the Farm Tour event. If you are interested in volunteering, we are currently looking for: Event Set Up Info/Welcome TableSettles Kettle- Hearth CookingEducation Tables- Pollinator Seed Planting ActivityParking Event Break DownWe are asking Event Set up volunteers to arrive at 9am, and all other volunteers to arrive at 9:30am. Everyone will meet behind the Mt. Bleak Historic house. Community Partner: Sky Meadows State Park* Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 4, 2025 Zip Code: 20144 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Canteen ProgramThe Canteen program is a social program for adults with intellectual disabilities. There is dancing, snack, games, and crafts. Volunteers arrive early to help set up and then hang out with participants through the night. There is then a quick clean up after the program is over. The December Canteen will take place at the Simms Center. We encourage you to wear an ugly holiday sweater Community Partner: Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation The Canteen program is a social program for adults with intellectual disabilities. There is dancing, snack, games, and crafts. Volunteers arrive early to help set up and then hang out with participants through the night. There is then a quick clean up after the program is over. The December Canteen will take place at the Simms Center. We encourage you to wear an ugly holiday sweater Community Partner: Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Dec 5, 2025 Zip Code: 22802 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Canteen ProgramThe Canteen program is a social program for adults with intellectual disabilities. There is dancing, snack, games, and crafts. Volunteers arrive early to help set up and then hang out with participants through the night. There is then a quick clean up after the program is over. Community Partner: Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation The Canteen program is a social program for adults with intellectual disabilities. There is dancing, snack, games, and crafts. Volunteers arrive early to help set up and then hang out with participants through the night. There is then a quick clean up after the program is over. Community Partner: Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Nov 14, 2025 Zip Code: 22801 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Canteen ProgramThe Canteen program is a social program for adults with intellectual disabilities. There is dancing, snack, games, and crafts. Volunteers arrive early to help set up and then hang out with participants through the night. There is then a quick clean up after the program is over. This October Canteen will be Halloween themed and take place at the Community Activities Center. Community Partner: Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation The Canteen program is a social program for adults with intellectual disabilities. There is dancing, snack, games, and crafts. Volunteers arrive early to help set up and then hang out with participants through the night. There is then a quick clean up after the program is over. This October Canteen will be Halloween themed and take place at the Community Activities Center. Community Partner: Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 24, 2025 Zip Code: 22802 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Enrichment Program Assistant - School's Out Let's Play October 24Explore 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 Oct 24, 2025 Zip Code: 22801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Care for Camp Holiday Trails (Fall 2025)Engage in various tasks led by our Facilities Director to help care for our 73 acres of property which includes 16 buildings. Tasks primarily focus on preparing Camp for summer operations and "closing" Camp once summer is completed. Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm 2-3 Hours Please contact one week in advance of service date Community Partner: Camp Holiday Trails Engage in various tasks led by our Facilities Director to help care for our 73 acres of property which includes 16 buildings. Tasks primarily focus on preparing Camp for summer operations and "closing" Camp once summer is completed. Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm 2-3 Hours Please contact one week in advance of service date Community Partner: Camp Holiday Trails Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 5, 2025 Zip Code: 22903-7774 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Harrisonburg, VA Free ClinicRemote Area Medical will be hosting a free medical, dental, and vision clinic at the Rockingham Fairgrounds. This two day clinic will be free to patients and no ID required. We are looking for various translators and general support. Expected patient languages include Kurdish, Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, and Russian. All areas of the clinic are open to volunteer. Friday, October 24 - Setup 10am-5pm Saturday, October 25 - Clinic Day 5:30am-5pm Sunday, October 26 - Clinic Day 5:30am-1pm Sunday, October 26 - Tear Down 11am - 2pm Once you have signed up for this event, you will receive information about specific shift sign-ups. Community Partner: Remote Area Medical (RAMUSA) Remote Area Medical will be hosting a free medical, dental, and vision clinic at the Rockingham Fairgrounds. This two day clinic will be free to patients and no ID required. We are looking for various translators and general support. Expected patient languages include Kurdish, Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, and Russian. All areas of the clinic are open to volunteer. Friday, October 24 - Setup 10am-5pm Saturday, October 25 - Clinic Day 5:30am-5pm Sunday, October 26 - Clinic Day 5:30am-1pm Sunday, October 26 - Tear Down 11am - 2pm Once you have signed up for this event, you will receive information about specific shift sign-ups. Community Partner: Remote Area Medical (RAMUSA) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Oct 24, 2025 through Oct 26, 2025 Zip Code: 22801 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: WWRC Halloween Candy CrusadeThe WWRC Recreation Department is hosting a Halloween Trick-or-Treat/Scavenger Hunt Event for our consumers, and we would like to have volunteers come and assist with the event! Volunteers may help recreation staff with the following tasks: event setup, overseeing candy distribution tables, serving as a "buddy" for a consumer during the event, restocking candy at distribution tables, interacting with consumers and answering any questions about the scavenger hunt, tallying points for the scavenger hunt, gathering event supplies, and assisting with event cleanup! We ask that volunteers arrive early if possible so that they can be provided a quick orientation and tour of the facility! Volunteer Agreement Form There is a Volunteer Application Form/Agreement that prospective volunteers will need to complete, sign, and turn in once they arrive.Parking/Building Entry Volunteers will need to park in Parking Lot G. There is a link to the map of the campus below for visual reference.Parking Lot G is distinguishable by the tennis courts and is visible from the main road (Hornet Rd).Volunteers will need to obtain a visitor's badge from the recreation desk for each visit, or have their JMU badge displayed and visible.Every exterior door in the facility has an automatic lock and requires a keycard to open. Volunteers will be let into the office by recreation staff.The steps for volunteers are as listedArrive at WWRC and park in Parking Lot G.Follow the walkway from Parking Lot G to the Watson Building.Go into the recreation office via the exterior door. The door is next to the exterior pool entrance.Meet in the recreation office.Link to Campus Map Community Partner: Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center The WWRC Recreation Department is hosting a Halloween Trick-or-Treat/Scavenger Hunt Event for our consumers, and we would like to have volunteers come and assist with the event! Volunteers may help recreation staff with the following tasks: event setup, overseeing candy distribution tables, serving as a "buddy" for a consumer during the event, restocking candy at distribution tables, interacting with consumers and answering any questions about the scavenger hunt, tallying points for the scavenger hunt, gathering event supplies, and assisting with event cleanup! We ask that volunteers arrive early if possible so that they can be provided a quick orientation and tour of the facility! Volunteer Agreement Form There is a Volunteer Application Form/Agreement that prospective volunteers will need to complete, sign, and turn in once they arrive.Parking/Building Entry Volunteers will need to park in Parking Lot G. There is a link to the map of the campus below for visual reference.Parking Lot G is distinguishable by the tennis courts and is visible from the main road (Hornet Rd).Volunteers will need to obtain a visitor's badge from the recreation desk for each visit, or have their JMU badge displayed and visible.Every exterior door in the facility has an automatic lock and requires a keycard to open. Volunteers will be let into the office by recreation staff.The steps for volunteers are as listedArrive at WWRC and park in Parking Lot G.Follow the walkway from Parking Lot G to the Watson Building.Go into the recreation office via the exterior door. The door is next to the exterior pool entrance.Meet in the recreation office.Link to Campus Map Community Partner: Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 29, 2025 Zip Code: 22939 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: WWRC Fall FestThe WWRC Recreation Department is hosting a Fall Fest for our consumers, and we would like to have volunteers come and assist with it! Volunteers may assist recreation staff with the following tasks: event setup, food sales, interacting with and engaging consumers in activities, participating in the chili competition, and assisting with event cleanup. We ask that volunteers arrive early if possible so that they can be provided a quick orientation and tour of the facility! Volunteer Agreement Form There is a Volunteer Application Form/Agreement that prospective volunteers will need to complete, sign, and turn in once they arrive.Parking/Building Entry Volunteers will need to park in Parking Lot G. There is a link to the map of the campus below for visual reference.Parking Lot G is distinguishable by the tennis courts and is visible from the main road (Hornet Rd).Volunteers will need to obtain a visitor's badge from the recreation desk for each visit, or have their JMU badge displayed and visible.Every exterior door in the facility has an automatic lock and requires a keycard to open. Volunteers will be let into the office by recreation staff.The steps for volunteers are as listedArrive at WWRC and park in Parking Lot G.Follow the walkway from Parking Lot G to the Watson Building.Go into the recreation office via the exterior door. The door is next to the exterior pool entrance.Meet in the recreation office.Link to Campus Map Community Partner: Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center The WWRC Recreation Department is hosting a Fall Fest for our consumers, and we would like to have volunteers come and assist with it! Volunteers may assist recreation staff with the following tasks: event setup, food sales, interacting with and engaging consumers in activities, participating in the chili competition, and assisting with event cleanup. We ask that volunteers arrive early if possible so that they can be provided a quick orientation and tour of the facility! Volunteer Agreement Form There is a Volunteer Application Form/Agreement that prospective volunteers will need to complete, sign, and turn in once they arrive.Parking/Building Entry Volunteers will need to park in Parking Lot G. There is a link to the map of the campus below for visual reference.Parking Lot G is distinguishable by the tennis courts and is visible from the main road (Hornet Rd).Volunteers will need to obtain a visitor's badge from the recreation desk for each visit, or have their JMU badge displayed and visible.Every exterior door in the facility has an automatic lock and requires a keycard to open. Volunteers will be let into the office by recreation staff.The steps for volunteers are as listedArrive at WWRC and park in Parking Lot G.Follow the walkway from Parking Lot G to the Watson Building.Go into the recreation office via the exterior door. The door is next to the exterior pool entrance.Meet in the recreation office.Link to Campus Map Community Partner: Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 8, 2025 Zip Code: 22939 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Activities for Elementary Students During PTO MeetingsTo 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 PTO meeting, volunteers will help supervise children for 30 minutes . Activities will be provided. The total time will be one hour, 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 PTO meeting, volunteers will help supervise children for 30 minutes . Activities will be provided. The total time will be one hour, to allow 15 min for set-up and clean-up. Community Partner: Spotswood Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 27, 2026 Zip Code: 22801 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: 23rd Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk
To help ensure that all women within our community are provided access to breast cancer screenings, will you join us in our race to beat breast cancer by participating in the run/walk or volunteering with us? Participants: If you are interested in walking or running the 5K, please register here: Race Registration. Those who register by Friday, October 4 are guaranteed an event t-shirt. For JMU clubs, civic organizations, and other campus groups, you are encouraged to establish a Team registration page. Walk-in registrations are welcome the day of the event. Volunteers: All volunteers receive an event t-shirt and do not need to register on the race event site. Instead, please indicate your preferred volunteer opportunities by completing this form. Opportunities include: Packet Pick-up – Friday, October 24, 4:00 – 7:00pm at Westover Park: Assist registrants with collecting their race packets. Course Marshals – Saturday, October 25, 8:30 – 11:00am at Westover Park: Stationed at strategic locations along the course to guide and encourage participants. Cheer Squads – Saturday, October 25, 8:30 – 11:00am: Line the course to cheer participants across the finish line. Bring your voice, spirit, and motivational signs! Thank you for your interest and participation in this impactful community event! Community Partner: RMH Foundation
To help ensure that all women within our community are provided access to breast cancer screenings, will you join us in our race to beat breast cancer by participating in the run/walk or volunteering with us? Participants: If you are interested in walking or running the 5K, please register here: Race Registration. Those who register by Friday, October 4 are guaranteed an event t-shirt. For JMU clubs, civic organizations, and other campus groups, you are encouraged to establish a Team registration page. Walk-in registrations are welcome the day of the event. Volunteers: All volunteers receive an event t-shirt and do not need to register on the race event site. Instead, please indicate your preferred volunteer opportunities by completing this form. Opportunities include: Packet Pick-up – Friday, October 24, 4:00 – 7:00pm at Westover Park: Assist registrants with collecting their race packets. Course Marshals – Saturday, October 25, 8:30 – 11:00am at Westover Park: Stationed at strategic locations along the course to guide and encourage participants. Cheer Squads – Saturday, October 25, 8:30 – 11:00am: Line the course to cheer participants across the finish line. Bring your voice, spirit, and motivational signs! Thank you for your interest and participation in this impactful community event! Community Partner: RMH Foundation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 22801 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Care-A-Thon for HospiceCare-A-Thon is the RMH Foundation’s annual phone-a-thon event where we contact our donors and ask them to renew their support for our local hospice program. The success of this effort depends largely upon whether we have sufficient volunteer support to contact our donors. Would you please consider joining us this year? It will only require an hour or two of your time, and your efforts will help elevate the care we provide for patients facing a terminal illness and their families. Specifically, funds raised during Care-A-Thon enables Sentara RMH Hospice to provide grief support groups to the bereaved, host memorial events, and provide training for its staff.Below are a few things to know about the Care-A-Thon as you consider volunteering with us this year: The “event” will take place Monday, September 29 – Friday, October 3, 2024.The Foundation will hold a brief volunteer training via Zoom on Monday, September 29 at 3:30pm. If you are unable to attend live, we will send the recorded version to your email immediately afterward.At the beginning of the week, volunteers will be provided with a list of 25-30 donors to call. This typically takes an hour or two to complete.This year, we are offering a hybrid volunteer format. You can elect to conduct calls with other volunteers at the hospital (Sentara RMH Medical Center, 2010 Health Campus Drive, Harrisonburg) on Tuesday, September 30 between 5 – 8pm (dinner provided) and/or complete your calls virtually at a time and place most convenient for you.You will have until Noon on Friday, October 3 to complete your phone calls.Volunteers have the option of using a free mobile app to conduct their calls, thereby not sharing their personal phone number for security and callback purposes. One of the nice things about this event is that we send a letter to donors in advance, so they are already expecting our calls. Even better, everyone we call has made a gift to the hospital in the last few years, so we know they are supportive of our work.It would be of great help to our local community if you could dedicate some time to this important effort.Please join us by signing-up to volunteer. Thank you for your consideration!
Community Partner: RMH Foundation Care-A-Thon is the RMH Foundation’s annual phone-a-thon event where we contact our donors and ask them to renew their support for our local hospice program. The success of this effort depends largely upon whether we have sufficient volunteer support to contact our donors. Would you please consider joining us this year? It will only require an hour or two of your time, and your efforts will help elevate the care we provide for patients facing a terminal illness and their families. Specifically, funds raised during Care-A-Thon enables Sentara RMH Hospice to provide grief support groups to the bereaved, host memorial events, and provide training for its staff.Below are a few things to know about the Care-A-Thon as you consider volunteering with us this year: The “event” will take place Monday, September 29 – Friday, October 3, 2024.The Foundation will hold a brief volunteer training via Zoom on Monday, September 29 at 3:30pm. If you are unable to attend live, we will send the recorded version to your email immediately afterward.At the beginning of the week, volunteers will be provided with a list of 25-30 donors to call. This typically takes an hour or two to complete.This year, we are offering a hybrid volunteer format. You can elect to conduct calls with other volunteers at the hospital (Sentara RMH Medical Center, 2010 Health Campus Drive, Harrisonburg) on Tuesday, September 30 between 5 – 8pm (dinner provided) and/or complete your calls virtually at a time and place most convenient for you.You will have until Noon on Friday, October 3 to complete your phone calls.Volunteers have the option of using a free mobile app to conduct their calls, thereby not sharing their personal phone number for security and callback purposes. One of the nice things about this event is that we send a letter to donors in advance, so they are already expecting our calls. Even better, everyone we call has made a gift to the hospital in the last few years, so we know they are supportive of our work.It would be of great help to our local community if you could dedicate some time to this important effort.Please join us by signing-up to volunteer. Thank you for your consideration!
Community Partner: RMH Foundation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Sep 29, 2025 through Oct 3, 2025 Zip Code: 22802 Allow Groups: Yes |