Opportunities From: James Madison University Community Engagement & Volunteer Center

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: Harrisonburg FIRST LEGO League Explore Festival

Join us as children, grades 2-4 showcase their LEGO robotics journey through the FIRST LEGO League Explore season.  We have opportunities for volunteers to serve as Reviewers, Activities Helpers, and more!  No experience is needed and training is provided.

Community Partner: Virginia DC FIRST LEGO League

Join us as children, grades 2-4 showcase their LEGO robotics journey through the FIRST LEGO League Explore season.  We have opportunities for volunteers to serve as Reviewers, Activities Helpers, and more!  No experience is needed and training is provided.

Community Partner: Virginia DC FIRST LEGO League

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Mar 26, 2026

Zip Code: 22801

Allow Groups: Yes


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 - March 27

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, March 27 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Simms Center

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, March 27 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Simms Center

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 Mar 27, 2026

Zip Code: 22802

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