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Browse Opportunities – Fall 2024 (August 19 – December 13)

*Registration for the Fall 2024 term opens on July 29. Hours can be completed when the term begins on August 19*

Looking to help an organization with a present need while getting CSER credit? Consider these local and remote CSER opportunities where organizations are actively looking for help right now.

Altar City Church (In Person)

Anchor Church (In Person)

The Baton Exchange (Remote)

Beautiful Tomorrow (Remote)

Campbell Avenue Baptist Church (In Person)

Camp Piankatank (In Person)

Come To The Altar Ministry (In Person)

Compassion Church of the Nazarene (In Person)

Core Apologetics (In Person and Remote)

Energize Ministries (In Person)

Exposed Life Change Ministries (In Person and Remote)

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Lynchburg (In Person)

Generations and Greatness (G&G) (In Person)

Global Partners in Peace and Development (In Person and Remote)

Hope Bible Church (In Person)

HumanKind (In Person)

IRPG Mission (In Person)

Liberty Meadows Farm Sanctuary (In Person)

Live Move Be Center (In Person)

LU Grounds Recycling Champions (On Campus)

LU ONE (On Campus)

LU Play Production Staff (On Campus)

LU School of Engineering (On Campus)

Lynchburg Patriots (In Person)

Supervisor

Wendy Vranes – Girls Basketball (Email or 254-459-1259)
Kari Saunders – Boys Basketball (Email or 434-316-3649)

Address

219 Breezewood Drive
Lynchburg, Virginia 24502

Webpage

https://lynchburgpatriots.com/

Description

Girls Basketball

Opportunity to assist in training and coaching Girls basketball on several different age levels – Developmental (4th-6th grade), Middle School, Junior Varsity, and Varsity. Practices vary based on the age level of players and gym availability, but take place after 4 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Games and tournaments also take place, most within an hour of Lynchburg, though tournaments may be further away. Travel expenses would be covered provided one travels with coaches and/or team members. Season begins in October and the final tournament is in mid-March

Boys Basketball

DEVELOPMENTAL COACH
– Volunteer as the Assistant Coach for the boys’ developmental basketball team. Team is made up of boys in 4th-6th grades. Help the head coach execute practices 1-2 times per week beginning in early November. Practices are in the evenings, never Wednesdays.
Coach at games on Saturday mornings starting in January and running through early March.
Attend coaches’ meeting(s) and other required events. No out of town travel required.

PHOTOGRAPHER
– Take photos at home/local boys’ basketball games, events, fundraisers, etc. for Lynchburg Patriots teams. Post photos on social media platforms. Create a slideshow of photos from throughout the season to be shared at end of year events. Volunteer must provide their own equipment.

HOME/LOCAL GAME DAY DUTIES
– Admissions: Collect admission fees at home boys’ basketball games. Volunteer will need to arrive 30 minutes prior to game start and remain until at least half-time. Some days may have multiple games scheduled.
– Scorebook: Volunteer will keep scorebook records during home/local boys’ basketball games. The schedule varies, but you can expect 2-4 games per week (some days will have multiple games). Games begin in November and run through February. Training provided if needed.
-Scoreboard: Volunteer will manage scoreboard/clock during home/local boys’ basketball games. The schedule varies, but you can expect 2-5 games per week (some days will have multiple games). Games begin in November and run through February. Training provided if needed.
– Half-time activities: Volunteer will manage half-time activities during home boys’ basketball games. Plan and prep games and activities for fun half-time events with crowd participation as a goal. Attend home games and execute planned activities. A small budget for supplies will be provided. Prizes for winners will be provided. The schedule varies, but you can expect 2-5 games per week (some days will have multiple games). Games begin in November and run through February.