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Volunteers Make it all Possible!
Jacob's Chance believes in the power of volunteerism, and that involving volunteers in our programs promotes disability acceptance and a more inclusive community. Young people can begin to volunteer independently at age 12, and new volunteers will be mentored by more experienced volunteers. Volunteers younger than 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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If you're over the age of 18 and new to volunteering with Jacob's Chance, you must have a background check before volunteering. Contact us at programs@jacobschance.org to get started with your background check.
Current Volunteer
Opportunities
Summer Camps
Baseball Season
Pickleball Season
Teen Scene April Event
Young Adult Hangout April Event
Spring Day Enrichment Programs
Teen & Adult 3G - Guys, Gals, & Games
Summer Fun for Everyone Summer Camps
in partnership with
Summer Fun for Everyone is a multiple-week series of summer camps offered by Jacob's Chance for campers ages 8-40 with developmental, intellectual, and/or physical disabilities. Through one week of outdoor camp, one week of culinary arts camp, another week of sports camp, and a fourth week of arts camp, campers participate in a variety of enriching activities that are focused on positive self-image, socialization, and wellness. Jacob's Chance utilizes the buddy system to ensure each camper is able to participate to their maximum potential.
We welcome volunteers ages 12+ to work individually or in small groups with campers to provide companionship, provide any assistance they may need, and ensure the campers have successful experiences.
Volunteer for both AM and PM sessions, or choose just one! Volunteers who wish to do both sessions can bring a lunch and stay onsite in between camps. Jacob's Chance ALWAYS welcomes and encourages college-aged and adult volunteers to volunteer for PM sessions especially, so our campers can have peer buddies!
Outdoor Camp
Date: June 24-27th (Monday-Thursday)
Time: 9:30-12pm (campers of all ages)
Location: Dorey Park (2999 Darbytown Road Henrico, VA 23231)
Culinary Arts Camp
Date: July 8-11th (Monday-Thursday)
Times:
9:30-12pm (younger campers)
1:30-4pm (adult campers)
Location: Hope Church RVA (12445 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23238)
Sports Camp
Date: July 15-18th (Monday-Thursday)
Times:
9:30-12pm (younger campers)
1:30-4pm (adult campers)
Location: Tuckahoe Middle School (9000 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA 23229)
Arts Camp
Date: July 22-25th (Monday-Thursday)
Times:
9:30-12pm (younger campers)
1:30-4pm (adult campers)
Location: Tuckahoe Middle School (9000 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA 23229)
RCBB Baseball Season
Help our friends with disabilities have THE BEST time playing baseball! This is our founding sport where the fun began all those years ago. All ages and abilities are welcome to join us on the ball field.
Your role is to help the games run smoothly, make sure players feel supported on the field, and help facilitate conversations and fun social interaction!
Dates: Saturdays, April 13th - May 18th (6 weeks)
Player Game Time:
9:15-10:15am (Ages 5-19)
10:30-11:30am (Ages 20-40)
Volunteer commitment time:
9-11:30am
Locations:
4/13, 4/20, 4/27, & 5/11 - RF&P Park (3400 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060)
5/4 & 5/18 - Tucker High School (2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294)
RCBB Pickleball Season with ASCV
We're partnering up with the Autism Society of Central Virginia to bring you a 6-week season of pickleball. Help our friends with disabilities have THE BEST time playing pickleball! All ages and abilities are welcome to join us on the court.
Your role is to help the games run smoothly, make sure players feel supported on the court, and help facilitate conversations and fun social interaction!
Dates: Wednesdays, May 1st - June 5th (6 weeks)
Player Game Time:
5-6pm (Ages 12-19)
6-7pm (Ages 20-40)
Volunteer commitment time:
4:45-7pm
Location: Pole Green Park (8996 Pole Green Park Ln, Mechanicsville, VA 23116)
April Teen Scene | Baseball Game!
Join your teen scene friends for a firework-night baseball game at The Diamond! Be sure to wear RED and BLACK! Go Squirrels!
Your role as a volunteer is to provide socialization and support to participants throughout the event!
**Teen Scene events are geared towards volunteers ages 13 through high school! These events are planned and led by our High School Board of Directors.**
Date: Saturday, April 27th
Event Time: 5:30-8:45pm (game starts at 6:05pm)
Volunteer Commitment Time: 5:15-8:45pm
Location: The Diamond
(3001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230)
April Hangout | Draftcade
Support our young adult friends during some gaming fun at Draftcade with over 75 classic video games!
*Draftcade is located right next door to the Funny Bone comedy club.Food/drinks will be available onsite for purchase.
Your role will be to provide companionship and socialization to our friends during the event, and make sure everyone's needs are attended to.
Date: Thursday, April 4th
Event Time: 4:30 - 6:30pm
Volunteer Commitment Time: 4:15-6:30pm
Location: Draftcade
(11800 W Broad St #1090 Richmond, VA 23233)
Ages: Volunteers 18+ are welcome!
Spring Day Enrichment Programs
Day enrichment programs provide opportunities for young adults with disabilities out of high school to continue learning and growing through offering enrichment experiences within a variety of topics and subjects. Help us create a supportive space for young adults to explore new interests by providing socialization and assistance where needed!
Dates: 8-week programs begin the week of March 11th and run through May 3rd
Locations: See program page HERE for locations!
Current Schedule
Mondays
10-11am | The Wonders of Wildlife
Tuesdays
10-11:15am | Helping Hands
2-3:15pm | Art from the Heart with Art on Wheels
3:30-5:00pm | Culinary Arts with Friends
Wednesdays
3:45-4:45pm | Music with Andrew
Thursdays
1-2pm | Book Buddies
Fridays
10-11am | Movie Making with Chuck
Teen & Adult
3G - Guys, Gals, & Games
3G is a weekly social group focused on providing opportunities for socializing, relationship building, and disability acceptance. We come together each week to play card games, board games, build Legos, draw, color, or just hang out!
We have two sections of 3G, one for teens 13 through high school, and one for young adults out of high school through age 40!
Dates: Wednesdays, March 13th - May 1st (8 weeks)
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Belmont Recreation Center
(1600 Hilliard Rd, Richmond, VA 23228)
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