Community Service Directory: 2007-2008
PROGRAM AREAS/AGENCIES	CONTACT	PHONE	LOCATION	MISSION/PURPOSE	SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
AGING SERVICES
Alzheimer's Association - Central & Western Virginia Chapter	Wendy DeLawder	437-7444	Harrisonburg	Health agency dedicated to providing support and assistance to afflicted patients and their families and to supporting research for the prevention, cure, and treatment of Alzheimer's.	Fundraising--event coordinating, health fairs. Mailings, computer data entry. Can help with helpline if willing to work more hours.
Bridgewater Retirement Community	Ellie Draper	828-2682	Bridgewater	Christian retirement community that provides quality housing, health care, and services to enhance resident's functioning and quality of life.	Help residents to and from chapel services, assist in reading & writing, Adopt-A-Grandparent, help in the Restorative Care/Physical Dept., & special events.
Caregiver's Community Network	Vickie Landes	568-6682	Harrisonburg	A program to provide services, companionship, and support for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or memory loss frail elders.	Provide respite care, errand running, office support.
Sunnyside Retirement Community	Tammy Steele	568-8241	Harrisonburg	Provides retirement and health services to older adults designed to meet their physical, social, and spiritual needs in a Christian environment.	Activities Aides in Health Care, Assisted Living, and Dementia Care areas- includes regular activities, friendly and therapeutic visiting and special events. In House Transportation Aides (Beauty Shop, Physical Therapy, Chapel, and Vespers).
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community	Fern Nisly	564-3500	Harrisonburg	Provide health services for older adults in a Christian atmosphere.	Adopt-A-Companion, help with outings, Reading and Reminiscing, tea and coffee hour, dining room host / hostess.
CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES
Big Brothers Big Sisters	Mary Rodihan	433-8886	Rockingham County and Harrisonburg	Matches children between the ages of 6 & 14 from primarily singe-parent homes with caring adults who will spend time with them each week. Empower children and improve self-esteem.	4 programs to choose from - depending on number of hours willing to volunteer. Can volunteer in school setting, at Boys & Girls Club, or volunteer through CORE program. We also have a Hispanic Mentoring Program which serves the Hispanic community of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County.
Boy Scouts of America	Les Riley	234-8561	Rockingham County	Train boys in citizenship and develops their moral and physical character.	Assist scouts with merit badge activities in different areas from science to sports. Troop leaders, go on outings, explorers. Open to men and women.
Boys & Girls Club of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County	Blaire Price	434-6060	Harrisonburg	Provides youth with the tools necessary to become productive and responsible citizens that contribute to society in a positive way.	Tutoring, arts & crafts, recreational activities, health & life skills & leadership programs, Kids Café serves dinner. Relationship building is emphasized.
Bridgewater Child Care Center	Kathleen Arndt	828-3828	Bridgewater	Center will care for children K-5 by fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and concern. Cooperation among children is encouraged, and conflicts are resolved by peaceful means.	Tutoring, playing with children, assisting with arts & crafts projects, and supervising indoor and outdoor games.
Bridgewater Preschool Program Inc.	Liz McCammon	828-2570	Bridgewater	Exists to serve the whole child. Our aim is to enable children to learn all they can in every area of their experience.	Assisting teachers with preschool activities.
Kaleidoscope Child & Family Services	Lee Van Orden	433-2171	Harrisonburg	Offers services to children and their families.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church Nursery and After School Care	Lisa Snider	434-2357	Harrisonburg	A preschool program for children ages 3-5 and an after school program for children ages 5-12 is offered.	Call for more information.
Girl Scouts	Dawn Kerns	828-2758	Harrisonburg	Dedicated to helping girls develop to their fullest potential and become responsible, resourceful women.	Assist troop leaders with activities and programs. Help plan and implement programs and camping experiences.
Hand-in-Hand Resource Mothers Program	Debbie Bullis	433-4340	Harrisonburg	Imrove birth outcomes for teens and thier babies.	Monthly Support Group assistance with set-up & clean-up
Harrisonburg Children's Museum	Michelle Horton, Volunteer Coordinator	442-8900	Harrisonburg	HCM engages young minds through interactive, multi-sensory learning experiences that promote greater understanding of themselves and the world.	Students will have an opportunity to work with young children and their families (2-12 year olds). Exhibit planning, technology skills, creativity, interpersonal skills, behind the scenes planning, and direct instruction
Harrisonburg/Rockingham Child Day Care Center	Delores Jameson	434-5268	Harrisonburg	Provides high quality childcare to children of working parents. Emphasizes developmental learning.	Supervise and interact with children, assist teachers, prepare snacks, art, etc.
Plains Area Daycare Center	Melissa Britt	896-4622	Broadway	Provides low cost daycare and preschool services for area residents. Development of the whole child is emphasized.	Help teachers with children, art projects, playground, reading, etc.
One Child At A Time (OCAT)	M.J. Robinson	(540) 942-3938	Waynesboro	Provides academic assistance to area high school students in grades 9-12. Students enrolled in the program may receive help with math, English, science, social studies, reading, and Spanish.	Tutoring students in the mentioned areas, most students need 2 hours per week of tutoring.
Shenandoah Valley Head Start		245-5162	Fishersville, and all of Valley area	A preschool program that provides low-income children with activities that help them to grow mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically.	Call for more information.
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Community Services
Augusta County Historical Society	Barbara Rhoades	(540) 248-4151	Staunton	Promotes interest in the history of the Augusta area.	General office work, collections and archival work, creation of genealogy file, transcription of historical manuscripts, research.
Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department	Kevin Puffenbarger	828-3121	Bridgewater	Volunteers aim to protect lives and property in the event of fire, flood, natural or human disaster.	Fund raising, office work, training to help fight fires.
Bridgewater Volunteer Rescue Squad	Brad Neher	828-3395	Bridgewater	Rescue, emergency medical services, as well as community events.	Office work, data entry, drivers for calls, yard and maintenance work. Six hours a month required for support members.
Community Mediation Center	Pam Jameson	434-0059	Harrisonburg	Mediation for various types of conflicts are offered as an alternative to court action.	Call for more information.
Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation	Ed Steele	433-2474	Harrisonburg	Municipal agency that provides public recreation, and maintains parks for area citizens.	After school activity program - tutor and arts & crafts, assist with athletics, and help with special events throughout the year.
Harrisonburg/Rockingham Historical Society	Faye Witters	879-2616	Dayton	Aims to preserve for present and future generations the rich traditions and historical heritage of the Shenandoah Valley.	Data entry, work in library, xeroxing.
Harrisonburg-Rockingham SPCA	Candy Barnes	434-5270	Harrisonburg	Provide shelter, care, protection, and suitable homes for abandoned and homeless animals.	Socialize with and bathe cats and dogs, maintenance assistant, office help.
Humanitarians of Pet Education (HOPE)	Susan Acord	540-337-7182	Augusta Co.	Provide a low cost spay/neuter program , educate about the pet-overpopulation problem, network to find homes for orphan and stray animals.	Assist at yard and bake sales
Industrial and Commercial Ministries, Inc. (ICM)	Gloria Bachman	432-1919	Harrisonburg	ICM is an ecumenical, not-for-profit chaplaincy program that trains, equips, places, and supports volunteer chaplains in businesses and industries throughout the country.	Office support in National Office Mailings, copying, general clerical, computer assistance.
Rockingham County Fair Association	Dennis Cupp	434-0005	Harrisonburg	Call for more information.	Call for more information.
Rockingham County Recreation Department	Jo Ann Davis	564-3160	Rockingham County	Provides leisure services to all residents of Rockingham County. Ages 3 up to senior citizens.	Coaching, game officials, umpires, scorekeepers, park cleanup, etc. After-school supervisors for elementary schools in the county, Cheerleading, Craft Class, dance classes, exercise, etc.
Shenandoah Valley Folk Art & Heritage Center		879-2616 Ext. 4	Dayton	Home to the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society, an excellent genealogy library, a giftshop and bookstore, and both temporary and permenant exhibit space.	Call for more information.
Ten Thousand Villages	Karen Mast	879-5027	Dayton	Sell fairly traded handicrafts from around the world. fair trade enables artisan to earn a fair wage and provides the opportunity for a better quality of life.	Serve as a sales associate; assist with displaying oriental carpets.
Town of Bridgewater Public Works Coordinator	Jeff Riddleburger	828-3705	Bridgewater	To serve the people of the town of Bridgewater.	Maintain parks, plant shrubs and flowers, paint, golf course maintenance, and other maintenance (good group projects)
WMRA Public Radio	Debbie Reed	568-3817	Harrisonburg	Provide commercial free news and entertainment	Data entry during fundraising.
WVPT Public Television	Barbara Roadcap	437-2462	Harrisonburg	To be a proven asset to the communities we serve be enriching them with impactful programming and branded activities that recognize and encourage community involvement.	Participate with community outreach projects involving children, data entry, Pledge Drives, camera operations, mailings, book labeling, computer research and more!
Social Services
The Collins Center (formerly CASA)	Hanna Foster	432-6430	Harrisonburg	Provides free and confidential services to survivors of sexual violence, as well as to their families and friends through a 24 hour hotline, crisis intervention, support groups, education.	No current on-going opportunites. Volunteers used as needed. Call for more information.
Common Ground	Dale Diaz	433-8212	Harrisonburg	Networking organization that provides support and initiates action in the areas of peace, justice, and environmental issues.	Office support, revise and update affiliate directory and current brochure, public relations.
Concern	Dee Archambault	667-8208	Winchester	Concern Hotline is a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week confidential listening, crisis intervention, and referral service for the entire Lord Fairfax Planning District VII of Northern Virginia.	Telephone Volunteer Aids. Volunteers would answer phone calls forwarded to their home number for one shift of four hours per week.
Elkton Area United Services	Marsha Deavers	298-2900	Elkton	Individuals and civic groups provide various needed social services for residents of Elkton	Call for more information.
First Step	Candy Phillips	434-0295	Harrisonburg	Domestic violence shelter	Child care for toddlers, play and work one on one, or in groups.
Gemeinschaft Home	Crystal Carter	434-1690	Harrisonburg	Transitional home for male ex-offenders that motivates and challenges them to become productive members of society.	Social work, English and Teaching interns, mentors.
Harrisonburg Men's Diversion Center	Larry Taylor	833-2011	Harrisonburg	Residential facility for probationers that offers the opportunity for positive behavioral change. Help is offered to aid the probationers in returning to society as productive citizens.	Call for more information.
Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District	Julie Schrown or Patty Bevington	574-5156 (JS) or 574-5158 (PB)	Harrisonburg	Public social service agency serving the residents of Harrisonburg and Rockingham Co.	Call for more information.
People Helping People	Sandy Kubosh	433-7286	Harrisonburg	A church-sponsored organization that provides emergency services to clients in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.	Opportunities to deal with a variety of clients from all ages and backgrounds who are in need of rent, fuel assistance, medication, food, etc
SV Migrant Education	Kira Cunningham	568-3666	Harrisonburg (JMU)	Provides supplemental educational assistance to children ages 3-21 of migrant farm and poultry laborers.	Tutoring (2X a week for 1 school year), tutors must be available either daytimes 9-3 2x/wk or Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs 4-8pm in 1 hour blocks. Applications and interviews are required, as is attendance at a training.
Trinity Presbyterian Church Clothes Closet	Janet Slough	433-2296	Harrisonburg	A clothes closet is provided for area residents.	The Closet is open on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 and on Saturday mornings from 10-11. Volunteers can help give out clothes at either of those times, or help sort and hang clothes on Wednesday mornings 8:30 - 11am.
United Way of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County	Beth Bland, Director of Development	434-6639	Harrisonburg	Fund-raising organization that provides financial support to 32 area human service programs.	Exhibit prep, Various office activities, Special Events , Help needed with mailings, lunch events
Virginia Council of Churches Refugee Resettlement Program	Judy Bachschmid	433-7942	Harrisonburg	Assist Refugees' transition to American life through employment, language, and support services.	Tutor refugee families in English (basic survival skills). Also provide transportation, translating, and general assistance with new families.
DISABILITY AND HEALTH SERVICES
Disability Services
ARC/OP Shop (Association for Retarded Citizens)	Rose Marshall	433-3314	Harrisonburg	Provides employment, training in pre-vocational and life skills for adults with mental retardation.	Assist with woodworking, ceramics, crafts, communication or social skills, and leisure activities. Work alongside a participant or small group.
Area 4 Special Olympics	Daniel Leake	433-7475	Harrisonburg	Provide sports training and competition for persons with mental retardation.	Coach, "Buddy" to athlete, volunteer with their program in college pool on Mon. nights, administrative help, etc. Can also help with other sporting events.
The Arc/OP Shop (Association for Retarded Citizens)	Courtney Boyd or Mary-Ellen Chewning	437-9214	Harrisonburg	Provides employment, training in pre-vocational and life skills for adults with mental retardation.	Assist with woodworking, crafts, communication or social skills, and leisure activities. Work alongside a participant or small group.
ARC FRIENDS - Association for Retarded Citizens	Deb Keys	434-2469	Harrisonburg	Provides work skills and training for persons with individuals who have a mental illness.	Volunteers spend one hour a week with their "FRIEND" (A minimum commitment of six months is requested).
Compeer	Jeanette Adkins	434-5219	Harrisonburg	To match caring adults in one-on-one, co-equal friendships with people of the same gender who have a mental illness	Friends-For-A-Day Rock-for-Friends, fundraiser in March Gift wrapping for Christmas, fundraiser Nov - Dec
Friendship Industries	Kent Stoneburner	434-9586	Harrisonburg	Employment services organization that allows persons with disabilities to work at their own pace in order to learn skills for supported or competitive employment.	Assist people with disabilities, one-to-one or in groups, as they learn work skills and/or behaviors, in a light production setting.
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Free Clinic	Ellie Swecker	433-5431	Harrisonburg	To provide volunteer outpatient health services to low income, uninsured individuals of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.	Social work: interviewer, greeter Interpreters:Spanish/English Office: filing, mailing, computers, front desk
Pleasant View, INC.	John Garber	896-8006	Broadway	Serves people who have disabilities by providing support services to assist clients in attaining their personal goals.	Assist with community outings - shopping, cleaning. Relief staff needed - assist with direct care of residents.
Seven Stars Therapeutic Center	Debbie Winters	433-8088	Harrisonburg	Therapeutic horseback riding for disabled persons.	Call for more information.
Talking Book Center	Oakley Pearson	(540) 885-6215	Staunton	Provides recorded and Braille reading materials and equipment free of charge to blind and physically handicapped individuals.	Shelving, rewinding, office and clerical work, public relations, visit & assist patrons in nursing homes.
Valley Associates for Independent Living (VAIL)	Holly Prochaska	433-6513	Harrisonburg	Residential, vocational, educational, social and case management services provided to help individuals with disabilities in achieving independence.	Social activities, transportation, office work (answering phones, filing, etc.) and tutoring. Minimum 2hours a week for a whole semester.
Valley Community Services Board (MR services)	Tom Rose	213-7559	Staunton	Serve people with mental retardation in community residential settings.	Direct Care to residents, provide day services to adults with MR.
Valley Voice Radio Reading Service	Terry Ward	568-3811	Harrisonburg	Broadcasts readings of community information (newspaper, books, magazines) to visually-impaired residents.	Read local newspapers and other media over closed-circuit broadcast. Radio board operators (will train), office help. Deliver radios to new listeners.
Health Services
American Cancer Society	Tim Grove	434-3360	Harrisonburg	Dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health issue by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer. Through research, education, advocacy and patient services.	Office assistant - answering phones, working on mass mailings Health Fairs - volunteering to attend health fairs and handing out ACS literature Relay For Life - creating or joining a team to support the BC Relay held every April on the campus mall
American Heart Association	Stacy Hansen	434-2206	Harrisonburg	Reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Work with at-risk families to reduce risk factors.	Develop and teach a health education class in the areas of exercise, stress, smoking cessation, and nutrition.
American Lung Association of Virginia	Dan Sheehan	434-5864	Harrisonburg	Non-Profit organization dedicated to the control and cure of lung disease.	Help with blood drives - registration and refreshment areas of drives, CPR, disaster workers.
American Red Cross	Diana Kiser	434-8891	Harrisonburg	Provides immediate disaster relief, as well as educating the public about safety and health issues.	Help with blood drives - registration and refreshment areas of drives, CPR, disaster workers.
Blue Ridge Area Health Education Center (NGO)	Bonnie Larson-Brogdon	568-3383	Harrisonburg	Assist with health care needs of vulnerable populations (including immigrants and refugees).	Assist with office work. Bi-lingual students (Spanish or Russian) may be trained as interpreters or for other bi-lingually related jobs.
Dental Clinic - Rockingham/Harrisonburg Health Department	Betty Campbell	574-5210	Harrisonburg	Dental clinic for school children.	File, type and prepare forms, insurance billing, and interview patients. Purge dental records. Interpret: Spanish, Russian. Would like a 10 hour commitment
First Choice Home Hospice	Diana Birkshire	434-3916	Harrisonburg	Call for more information.	Call for more information.
Harrisonburg Pregnancy Center	Angela Wheeler	434-0685	Harrisonburg	Life affirming, Christian ministry offering emotional, spiritual, and physical support to those facing unplanned pregnancy, sexual decisions, and post abortion trauma.	Cleaning Center, Clothes Closet (Sept 18th), Receptionist/Special Events, flexible times for all of the above.
Harrisonburg/ Rockingham Free Clinic	Susan Wilkins	433-5431	Harrisonburg	To provide volunteer outpatient health services to the uninsured in a manner that promotes dignity, wholeness, and coordination of services.	Clerical and computer work.
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Health Department	PJ McDonaldson	574-5202	Harrisonburg	Provide health services to Rockingham County and to the City of Harrisonburg	Clerical duties and computer work
H-R HD (Office of Children/Youth)	Amanda Dixon		Harrisonburg
March of Dimes, Piedmont - Shenandoah Valley Divison	Christine Bilbrey	432-6867	Harrisonburg	Aims to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality through health education, advocacy, and medical research.	Fund raising, program development, communications.
Rockingham Memorial Hospital Women's Health Focus	Cindy Falconer	433-4641	Harrisonburg	Provides health education to women in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham Co. area.	Creative child care for toddlers during meetings. Marketing, clerical, and phone help.
Valley AIDS Network	Marlin Kana	564-0448	Harrisonburg	Directly address the needs of valley residents who are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Help prevent the spread of the disease by increasing awareness.	Transportation, delivering food, fund raising, education, buddy system, answering phone.
EDUCATION SERVICES
Adult Learning
Dayton Learning Center	Terri Whetzel	879-2834	Dayton	Adult education and job skills training for the illiterate and those who have not completed high school.	Tutor in the basic reading program. Tutor adults in basic education or in preparation for the GED. Tutor in English as a Second Language classes. would like a semester commitment
Department of Correctional Education	Lisa Mullenex	833-2011 X -5036	Harrisonburg	To help our students become productive citizens	Tutors enhance the individualization of the DCE program
Massanutten Technical Center	Terri Whetzel	879-2834	South end of Harrisonburg	MTC prepares high school students for their chosen careers in its secondary programs.	Tutor high school students in program areas & help set-up labs. Tutor high school ESL students in various program areas.
Skyline Literacy Coalition	Beth Rodgers	879-2933	Dayton	Striving to eliminate illiteracy for adult residents of the Central Shenandoah Valley.	Assist staff with office duties, technical computer problems, mailings and special events such as our annual auction. Become an ESL Group Assistant or conduct literacy activities for children of SLC students during a class.
Primary & Secondary School
Augusta County Public Schools 21st Century Learning Center	Lori Cox	(540) 245-5181	Fishersville	To increase SOL test scores in reading and math, provide homework assistance, allow for enrichment and recreation.	Help students with homework in areas of math, science, reading, social studies, assist site coordinator with supervision of students. After school program Monday-Thursday 3:30-4:30pm
John Wayland Elementary	Christine Simmons	828-6081	Bridgewater	To teach students so that they may obtain their maximum education potential.	Tutor, copy materials, put up bulletin boards, etc. Translate for foreign language speaking students--ex. Spanish, Russian, baby sitting on conference days
Lacey Spring Elementary School	Donna Robinson	433-7819	Lacey Springs	To educate Elementary School Students.	Various opportunities available.
Linville-Edom Elementary School	Karen Thomsen	833-6916	Linville	Establish a safe caring learning environment, teach mutual respect and high expectations to its students.	Mentors, tutors, and assistants to both teachers and students.
McGaheysville Elementary School	Krista Shifflett	289-3004	McGaheysville	To educate Elementary School Students.	Mentor (through Big Brothers/Big Sisters) during school hours, one hour once a week. Tutors needed anytime between 8:30-3:00
Mercy House	Jaynne Kinkead	432-1812	Harrisonburg	A transitional shelter that helps families (with children) in difficult situations to make progress towards self-sufficiency. Food and clothing assistance are provided as well. Mercy house aims to establish hope and independence among its residents.	Office Assistant (answer phones, file, social work office exposure) Children's tutoring (Mon - Thurs, 3:30 - 5, once per week), maintenance and cleaning, assist with weekly community dinners.
Ottobine Elementary School	Darlene Young	879-2091	Dayton	To meet the educational, emotional, and social needs of the students.	Mentor (through Big Brothers/Big Sisters) during school hours, one hour once a week. Tutors needed to assist in reading, math, etc from 8:30-2:30.
Peak View Elementary School	Mary Lanoue	289-7510	Penn Laird	To meet the educational, emotional, and social needs of the students.	Help with festivals and special events, assist teachers, tutoring, etc.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School	Anne Frazier	434-4557	Harrisonburg	To instruct, guide, and care for students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School.	Teachers assistant for grades Pre-K to 5th, Teachers assistant for special education classes, clerical help for the library and speech dept., Occasional need for help with big projects such as Colonial Day, Field Day, etc.
Rockingham County Public Schools	Dick Harper	828-3000	Harrisonburg	K-12 Education	Volunteering, Mentoring, tutoring, student teacher teacher assistance
South River Elementary School	Gladys Remnant	249-4001	Grottoes	To provide a positive educational environment in which each child, as a unique and worthwhile individual, becomes a lifelong learner.	Working with K-5 children and assisting teachers with language arts, math, science or social studies activities.
Turner Ashby High School	John McNaught	828-2008	Bridgewater	Link students, teachers, and staff with volunteer assistance in several areas such as tutoring, the classroom, etc.	Tutoring, clerical, classroom assistant, special events, clubs, sports, music, art, drama, alternative ed, and other areas of special interest.
Wilbur S. Pence Middle School	Jill May	879-2535	Dayton	Student Mentoring Program- To match Pence students with adult mentors. Student Tutoring Program - especially for ESL students	To spend one hour each week for a minimum of one school year (up to three school years) with a middle school student who would benefit from a positive adult role model.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Adopt-A-Highway	Angela Jewell	434-2586	Harrisonburg	Volunteers keeping Virginia clean	Clean and care for a section of highway by planting wild flowers or other vegetation 4 times a year. Commitment to a 2 mile stretch of road for 2 years (Cleanup 4 times each year)
Friends of Blacks Run Greenway	Todd Hedinger	820-7788	Harrisonburg	Environmental clean up of Blacks Run River.	Clean up and gardening along Blacks Run River the 1st Saturday every month.
Blue Ridge Community College Arboretum	Joseph Murray	Please email: brmurrj@br.cc.va.us	Blue Ridge Community College	1. Collect and maintain native and naturalized tree species. 2. Promote knowledge, enjoyment, use and conservation of Virginia's native plants.	Mulching, pruning, weeding, etc.
USDA Forest Service - Dry River Ranger District	Bob Tennyson	828-2591	Bridgewater	Natural resource management in 230,000 acres of National Forest Land.	One day events in recreation area maintenance. Trail construction and maintenance for community service hours.
Wildlife Center of Virginia	Amanda Nicholson	(540) 942-9453	Waynesboro	A non-profit hospital for native wildlife with a full time veterinary staff.	Animal care takers, education docents, tour leaders, office work, maintenance, etc.
HUNGER & HOUSING SERVICES
Hunger
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church		434-3441	Harrisonburg	Food pantry and soup kitchen provided to area residents.	Soup kitchen open Wed. at 4:30. Food pantry is open Mon-Fri from 9-3. Shifts for food pantry generally run for 3 hours.
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Network	Theresa Yates	(540) 248-FOOD	Verona	Food bank serves as a clearinghouse for churches and nonprofit organizations. The bank solicits, collects, stores, and distributes food to qualified groups for their distribution.	Nutrition - Special Projects - Clerical - Packaging, grocery salvage, sorting, evaluating, warehouse work, etc.
Bridgewater Area Inter-Church Food Pantry	Donald Hilbert	828-4237	Bridgewater	Prepare and serve food supplies to needy families within a 5 mile radius of Bridgewater.	Packing, grocery salvage, sorting, evaluating, warehouse work, etc.
East Rockingham Ministerial Association	Nancy Layne	249-5893	Rockingham Co.	Distributes food to residents of eastern Rockingham County, Weyers Cave, and Harriston.	Call for more information.
First Presbyterian Church Soup Kitchen	Kobi Lloyd	433-5335	Harrisonburg	Soup kitchen provided to needy area residents.	Open Tuesdays 4-6 p.m. Help is needed in serving, setting up, and cleaning up. Please call ahead--needs volunteers by ones or twos.
Free Food for All Soup Kitchen/Our Community Place	Ron Copeland & Jonathan Schrag	434-3594	Harrisonburg	A soup kitchen is operated out of this restaurant (The Little Grill) every Monday, 10-2.	Soup kitchen is open Mon. at noon. Volunteers can come early to help cook, serve & clean up. Atmosphere is very laid back. Our Community Place is an idea in the works.
Harrisonburg Baptist Church Bag Lunch	Debbie Sprouse	433-2456	Harrisonburg	Provides food to underprivileged people.	Saturdays from 11-1 p.m. bag lunches, serve meals, converse with those being served.
Otterbein United Methodist Church Soup Kitchen	Susan Pollard	828-4562	Harrisonburg	Provides a hot meal to underprivileged people.	Volunteers needed Mondays 4-6 p.m. Help is needed in setup, serving, and cleanup.
Volunteer Farm	Chrissy Jenkins	540-459-3478	Woodstock	Help feed the hungry in our community with fresh fruits and vegetables.	Planting, tending, and harvesting vegetables and fruits; weighing crops; loading trucks; helping maintain fields; data entry, filing and other office work.
Housing
Central Valley Habitat for Humanity	Claire Martindale	828-6288	Bridgewater	Builds homes for low income residents in the area.	Construction of houses, fund raising, writing and editing articles for newsletters and mailings, office assistance.
Mercy House	Amanda Mitchell	432-1812	Harrisonburg	A transitional shelter that provides for families with children and are in difficult situations to make progress towards self-sufficiency. Food and clothing assistance are provided as well. Mercy House aims to establish hope and independence among its residents.	Office assistant (answer phones, file, social work office exposure), Children's tutoring (Mon - Thurs, 3:30 - 5, once per week), maintenance and cleaning, assist with weekly community dinners
Rebuilding Together Greater Augusta	Lee Warren	885-7894	Staunton	Provide critical home repairs to low income or disadvantaged homeowners in Augusta County	Particiapte on home repair work teams.
The Salvation Army	Matthew Vandenberg	434-4854	Harrisonburg	An international movement whose mission is to preach the gospel and meet human needs without discrimination.	In the fall: Program for underprivileged kids to help with back-to-school costs Thanksgiving: Turkey and school drives Christmas: Gift programs for children and the elderly. Desk top publishing, correspondence, General office duties, some data entry.