Community Partnerships

Jacob’s Village is establishing a growing network of community partners, including educators, businesses, churches, human-service professionals and other interested volunteers.

Whether it’s Eagle Scouts beautifying our grounds or church representatives leading our residents in devotions and a sing-along, Jacob’s Village is blessed to have a wealth of individuals and groups dedicated to enriching our residents’ lives. Through these partnerships, we are better able to achieve our aim of helping adults with developmental disabilities develop life skills, interests and independence.

If you are looking to spend one-on-one time with individuals who are caring, joyful, and an encouragement to everyone they meet, the residents at Jacob’s Village offer exactly that kind of volunteer opportunity.

Our organization also needs volunteers to help with an assortment of clerical and grounds-keeping tasks. Below you will find a list of volunteer options that will offer you either direct contact with our residents or other avenues by which you can support our work. Let us know if any of the listed opportunities interest you.

If you have a skill or talent not included on our list but would like to volunteer, please get in touch. Jacob’s Village will be delighted to discuss whatever volunteer efforts you are willing to share.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Serve as a pen pal or TLC – Trusted Loyal Companion
• Teach residents to: bake; dance; do arts, crafts or music; use a computer; play board games
• Plan and implement holiday or birthday celebrations
• Lead residents in simple sports (e.g. bowling, croquet, swimming) or outdoor adventures
• Host volunteer “giveback” experiences for residents
• Send a resident greeting cards on holidays and birthdays
• Lead devotional activities
• Organize special events
• Shoot high-quality photographs of residents’ activities, for use on our Web site or in newsletters
• Plan and/or participate in fundraising activities
• Distribute information about Jacob's Village and its services to members of your clubs, congregations, service groups, etc.
• Serve as an intern
• Landscape our grounds or construct nature walks
• Help in the office