Opportunities From: James Madison University Community Engagement & Volunteer 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

Recreational Therapists and/or the Recreation Department at WWRC facilitate a cooking/baking group with consumers once a week to improve culinary competence and promote leisure independence. They would like external volunteers to come and assist with the group!

Participants in the group have varying diagnoses including intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or physical disabilities.

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