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
Winter Day Enrichment Programs
3G - Guys, Gals, and Games
February Teen Scene​
February Adult Hangout
Winter Basketball Season
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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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!
Volunteers will assist participants throughout the program as needed, providing opportunities for socializing, playing games, and making sure they have the BEST time! Be sure to bring your game face!
Dates: Wednesdays, January 15th - March 5th (8 weeks)
Time: 5-6pm
Volunteer Commitment Time: 4:45-6pm
Location: Belmont Rec Center
(1600 Hilliard Rd, Richmond, VA 23228)
Participant Ages: 13-40
Volunteer Ages: 12+
January Teen Scene
The Teen Scene provides inclusive monthly social events for teens ages 13 through high school. The gatherings are planned by a group of peers that belong to the Teen Board of Directors. Monthly gatherings are held at various locations around the metro Richmond area. Participation costs are minimal and financial assistance is always available. ​
January Teen Scene - Bowling at Bowl America Short Pump!
Whether this is your first time bowling or you're a seasoned bowler, we hope you can join us for a fun afternoon filled with strikes, spares, and friendship. You can pay to bowl alongside participants as a volunteer, or just sign up to offer support without bowling. We're grateful for your time either way!
Your role as a volunteer is to make sure participants feel supported throughout the event, help facilitate conversations and fun social interaction, and participate in activities alongside them! You may oversee a group, or be paired with a participant 1:1.
Date: Sunday, January 12th
Event Time: 4-5:30pm
Volunteer Commitment Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Location: Bowl America Short Pump
(4400 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060)
Cost if Bowling: $15
Volunteer Ages: 12 through high school​​
February Adult Hangout
The Adult Hangout is a young adult social group that encourages relationship building, independence, and socialization between high school graduates up to age 40 with intellectual, developmental, and/or physical disabilities. Monthly gatherings are held at various locations around the metro Richmond area.
February Adult Hangout - Sensory Friendly Improv Show!
Help our friends with disabilities have the BEST time watching a hilarious improv show! Special thanks to Bridge 9 Theater for creating an opportunity for everyone to enjoy improv shows!
Your role is to make sure participants feel supported throughout the event, help facilitate conversations and fun social interaction, and participate in activities alongside them! You may oversee a group, or be paired with a participant 1:1.
Date: Saturday, February 8th
Event Time: 4:45-6:15pm
Volunteer Commitment Time: 4:30-6:15pm
Location: Coalition Theater
(8 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220)
Volunteer Ages: High school grads and up​​​
Winter Basketball Season
Join us in supporting friends with disabilities on the courts for 7 weeks of basketball! Your role is to help the games run smoothly, make sure players feel supported, and help facilitate conversations and fun social interaction!
Interested in the competitive league? Friends in this time slot can expect a faster-paced game than our typical non-competitive sports, including score keepers and stricter game play.
Dates: Saturday, January 11th - February 22nd (7 weeks)
Athlete Time Slots:
9:30-10:30am (athletes ages 5-19)
10:45-11:45am (athletes ages 20-40) *competitive league*
12-1pm (athletes ages 20-40)
Volunteer Time Slots:
9:15-10:30am (athletes ages 5-19)
10:30-11:45am (athletes ages 16-40 - competitive)
11:45-1pm (athletes ages 20-40)
Location: Collegiate School Main Campus (103 N Mooreland Rd, Richmond, VA 23229)
