Position Details
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position Volunteer Program-Juvenile Services Job Type Seasonal/Substitute Posting Type Volunteer Number of Vacancies Varies Department HUMAN SVCS Division HS JUVENILE SERVICES Requisition Number 202614 Number of hours worked per week various Work Schedule
Monday - Friday
Flexible Hours
Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement N - Never Pay Grade N/A Pay Basis Unpaid Advertised Salary
Volunteer opportunity - No pay
Job Description
Chesapeake Juvenile Services is an organization of well trained professionals; dedicated to the positive development of youth, while simultaneously modeling positive behaviors and teaching them to value themselves, their families and their communities which will assist them in experiencing success in life by making appropriate decisions.
In order to completely fulfill this vision, developing services within the community is a vital component. With this in mind, Chesapeake Juvenile Services developed an active Virtual Mentoring program for our Residents. Although Mentors are never relied upon to provide basic services to our residents, their services are utilized to augment existing programming with normally unavailable resources. These serve to expose our residents to new horizon of thought, culture recreation, and spiritual matters which they previously may not have experienced nor subsequently would.
Many people volunteer with the City of Chesapeake for a myriad of different reasons.
Many people feel a distinct calling to give back to their community and take great pride in the City of Chesapeake. These individuals give of their time unselfishly to make their city a better place for their family and future generations.
Many volunteer as a way to better their community, while others view volunteerism as a way to better themselves. There are many who opt to volunteer in a certain capacity to explore future career goals or possible changes, while others look for on-the-job experience.
Whatever your motivation, the City of Chesapeake has a wonderful Volunteer opportunity just waiting for you!
We invite you to join our team and partner with us to work towards making Chesapeake "The City that Cares."
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
none
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires Handle With Care, CPR, and First Aid certifications within 45 days of hire.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
This volunteer assignment requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Requires an acceptable background check.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 07/13/2026 Job Close Date 07/27/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants
CJS may have a wonderful volunteer opportunity waiting for you!
In order to completely fulfill our mission, we need and welcome youth/family-focused individuals, businesses, agencies and service providers to assist us in the delivery of quality services to our residents.
Although non-inclusive, we need volunteers to serve in the following capacities:
Contributing just a few hours a week or month will help us tremendously in reaching our goal to provide structure, enrichment, and connection in the lives of the residents we serve. Thank you for your commitment to volunteer and we hope that you will become a part of our CJS team.
Thank you for your interest in a career with the City of Chesapeake! We are an exceptional place to live, learn, work, farm and play. Please read the following instructions to ensure successful submittal of your application.
Applications are only accepted through the online job portal.
CJS VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
Paperwork:
Complete the Volunteer Application within this applicant tracking system
Provide three (3) personal or work references. ( Not related to you)
Inform Chesapeake Juvenile Services that you have completed your application.
You may call: Peter Curney, Training Coordinator at 382-6135 or email him at pcurney@cityofchesapeake.net
Once HR has been notified that you are a volunteer candidate, please call: 757-382-6492 to set up our background checks. Complete the following items with the City of Chesapeake Human Resources: (a) Child Protective Services Request for Search of the Central Registry and the Release of Information Form (b) Background investigations with Release of Information Forms to include all of the following: Criminal history, FBI and State Police fingerprints, Sex Offender Registry
Complete interview and/or provide a presentation of the services you would like to provide to a panel of CJS staff. If you require audiovisual aids for your presentation, please notify one of the individuals listed in #3 above in advance for accommodations.
Other
Once HR has notified Chesapeake Juvenile Services that all background results are favorable, CJS will contact you to coordinate the on-boarding process to include:
Note: A volunteer is not authorized to be alone with residents at any time. A well-trained staff will be present with you at all times while you are in the facility.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Sitting Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs Carrying Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crouching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Bending Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Twisting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Climbing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Foot Controls Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Protective Equipment Required
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases N = Never Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never Other N = Never If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust S = Seasonally Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally Noise and Vibration N = Never Fumes and Odors N = Never Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never Primary Work Location Office Environment
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime N = Never Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Noisy/Distracting Environment Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Other N = Never If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
No
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