Our community partners have shared their needs and projects below the Volunteer NOW button. These opportunities can be linked to a specific academic course, or they can be done independently. All of them, however, are only open to students wanting to make a minimum of weekly 1 hour semester-long commitment, to a specific community partner.

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Other ways to get involved:

• Dukes Making A Difference (DMAD) — DMAD brings 100 incoming first-years and transfer students together before Weeks of Welcome to volunteer with a non-profit partner.
• Alternative Break Program (ABP) — JMU offers student-led service breaks to locations across the United States and abroad.
• Madison Community Scholars — Strengthen your leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills while assisting local community organizations.

Employment opportunities:

• Federal Work Study Opportunities — Work with a local nonprofit or public school while attending school through the FWS program.