Volunteer Opportunities

For County Volunteer Opportunities, see listings below (for more information, contact Carol Schenk at (757) 253-6660 or E-mail cschenk@james-city.va.us:

Cooperative Extension

4-H Club Leader - Organize, manage, and/or lead hands-on educational activities for youth once or twice a month. Training, curriculum, and start-up supplies are provided. Leaders are needed for existing clubs and to start new clubs.
School 4-H Club Science Leader - Teach hands-on lessons supporting science SOLs to 4th graders at one school, once a month. Good basic knowledge of science required. Training, lesson plans, and materials are provided.
Master Gardener Volunteers - Virginia Cooperative Extension trains Master Gardener volunteers in environmentally sound horticultural techniques to disseminate to the community. Community programs reach a wide audience from youth, senior citizens, homeowners, and the mentally and physically impaired. Training takes place from January - March twice a week. A small fee is charged for this training which includes a manual filled with the latest research from Virginia Tech. Call 564-2170 for more information.

Parks and Recreation

Recreation Leader (Elementary School) - Recreation leaders for elementary after-school programs, Monday - Friday, 2:30 - 6:00 p.m. at Matthew Whaley, Clara Byrd Baker, D. J. Montague, James River, Rawls Byrd, Stonehouse and Norge Elementary Schools.
Recreation Leader (Middle) - Recreation leaders are needed for middle after-school programs, 2:30 - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday at Berkeley, James Blair, and Toano Middle Schools.
SAM – Success and Achievement through Mentors - Provide mentoring services to youth ages 11-high school graduation who need guidance and support and a positive adult role model who can provide exposure to new experiences and opportunities.
Academic Tutors – STRIVE Program - Help at-risk middle school aged youth (grades 6, 7, 8 and 11-14 years of age) with science, social sciences, mathematics, language arts, world languages (French, German, Latin & Spanish), etc.
Teens Toward Success – Ages 14-17 - Volunteer at one of the James City County/Williamsburg Community Centers, James City County Parks & Recreation or at the Before and After School Programs. Daily schedule will be arranged to fit your schedule. Learn how to be a future leader and gain job skills. If you are interested, write a letter describing why you want to work, where you want to work, how you can help make the program a better one and any training and/or experience you have.
Therapeutic Recreation Aide - Assist in implementing planned programs for inclusion participants based on individual needs ranging from assistance as needed (on-site for any participant with disability) to one-on-one assistance (individualized). Placement would be at Before/After School sites, camps and any program or classes offered by JCC Parks & Recreation.
Water Safety Instructor - Teach a variety of swimming and water safety classes at the indoor pool at the JCC/Williamsburg Community Center. American Red Cross WSI certification preferred.
Teen Activities Assistant - Assist Parks & Recreation staff with setting up activities and equipment and monitoring youth at the Teen Center at the JCC/Williamsburg Community Center on Friday evenings from 8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m
Youth Soccer Coach - Coaches are needed for all age ranges from K-9th grade for youth soccer.
Beyond the Bell Tutor - Assist students’ grades 6 though 8 at middle school sites and James City County/Williamsburg and James River Community Centers as homework tutors.

Olde Towne Medical Center

Physicians, nurses, dentists and dental assistants are needed to serve in primary care medical clinic for Un- and under-insured local residents.
Office Assistant - answer phones and schedule appointments; assist with immunization clinic check-in; make appointment reminder phone calls; data entry; file medical charts; and provide clerical help to staff. Training provided.

Police

Auxiliary Police Officer - Auxiliary Officers serve as fully trained volunteers who help provide comprehensive law enforcement services. Interested volunteers must be a United States citizen; 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license. Submit a James City County Employment application for consideration.

Social Services

Eligibility Worker - Assist Eligibility Worker with completing reviews, following-up on correspondence, answering phones and filing. Flexible schedule.
Social Work Assistant - Learn about Social Services by assisting in the Child Care program interviewing customers, data entry, completing purchase orders and filing.

Fire

Auxiliary Fire/EMS Technician - Auxiliary members serve as fully trained volunteers who help provide comprehensive Fire/EMS services. Interested volunteers must be a United States citizen; 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license. Submit a James City County Employment application for consideration

Communications

Get involved with your local cable channel. Positions available are for

Camera operator; Production crew volunteer Audio technician.

Requires a one year commitment and training is provided. Upcoming training dates are:

October 1 and October 15

November 5 and November 19

December 3 and December 17

January 7 and January 21

General registrar

Election Officials - If you are a registered voter (18 years or older) and currently reside in James City County and interested in your political process this may be the volunteer opportunity for you. Election Officials work at polling locations on election days. Hours are from 5:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. or until the results have been reported. Training is provided.