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
Merry Mall
Winter Day Enrichment Programs
3G - Guys, Gals, and Games
Fall Pickleball Season
Open Gym Basketball
December Teen Scene​
December Adult Hangouts
Winter Basketball Season
Merry Mall
Help our participants knock out all of their holiday shopping in one stop! Volunteers can register as an "elf" buddy to help participants shop and enjoy the event, or volunteer to run one of our stations!
This is how the event will work:
1) Volunteers dressed as elves will escort shoppers through Santa's workshop and help them select a gift for each of the loved ones on their list! Other volunteers will be at various stations assisting the event! Station assignments will be sent as we get closer to the event!
2) The gifts they choose will be collected and delivered to the gift wrapping station.
3) While the gifts are being wrapped, elf buddies will guide participants through the event with a visit to the Reindeer cafe for pizza and other tasty treats, help them complete a Christmas craft, and sing along as you both listen to festive music! We might even get a visit from a few special guests!
Date: Saturday, December 7th
Event Time: 3-5pm
Volunteer Commitment Time: 2-5pm
Location: J.R. Tucker High School (2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294)
Participant Ages: 5-40
Volunteer Ages: 12+
Winter 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 January 13th and run through the week of March 3rd
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Schedule:​​
Monday
3:00pm-4:00pm | Culinary Arts: Fun in the Kitchen
4:30pm-5:30pm | Culinary Arts: Advanced Recipes & Practical Skills ​
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Tuesday
10:00am-11:15am | Helping Hands
1:30pm-2:30pm | Improv with Bridge 9 Theater
2:45pm-4:00pm | Art from the Heart with Art on Wheels
Wednesday
3:45pm-4:45pm | Music with Andrew
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Thursday
1:30pm-2:30pm | Book Buddies with Kasie
2:45pm-4:00pm | Art from the Heart with Art on Wheels
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Friday
10:00am-11:00am | STEAM with Carol
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Locations:​
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Culinary Arts with The Breaking Bread Company
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Edible Education (13566 Waterford Pl, Midlothian, VA 23112)
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Helping Hands
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Field trip based program. Meeting locations will vary around the metro-Richmond area. Schedules and locations will be sent the week prior to the start of the program.
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Improv with Bridge 9 Theater
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Village Green RVA (1501 S Providence Rd, Richmond, VA 23236)​
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Art from the Heart with Art on Wheels
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Tuesday & Thursday Classes: Village Green RVA (1501 S Providence Rd, Richmond, VA 23236)​
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Music with Andrew
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Belmont Rec Center (​1600 Hilliard Rd, Richmond, VA 23228)
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Book Buddies with Kasie
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Village Green RVA (1501 S Providence Rd, Richmond, VA 23236)​
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STEAM with Carol​
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Tuckahoe Family YMCA (9211 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23229
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