Volunteer Program-Juvenile Services

Volunteer Opportunity:
Chesapeake Juvenile Services

Chesapeake Juvenile Services is a professional organization dedicated to the positive development of youth. Volunteers help augment programming and provide new resources to residents.

• Tutors for literacy, writing, and math
• Facilitate social/vocational skill‑building curricula and activities
• Lead arts and crafts sessions
• Coordinate theatrical performances and production
• Develop job and career readiness skills
• Deliver motivational speaking
• Conduct anti‑gang/bullying activities

• Complete the volunteer application in the applicant tracking system.
• Provide three personal or work references (not related to you).
• Notify Chesapeake Juvenile Services when your application is complete.
• Contact Peter Curney, Training Coordinator, at 382‑6135 or
• After HR notification, call 757‑382‑6492 to arrange background checks.
• Submit the following:
  Child Protective Services request for Central Registry search, release of information forms, and background investigation forms covering criminal history, FBI and State Police fingerprints, and the Sex Offender Registry.
• Participate in an interview and/or present the services you intend to deliver to a panel of CJS staff; notify panel for audiovisual accommodations if needed.

• Tuberculosis test completed within 30 days of start date.
• Four‑hour orientation covering resident rights, confidentiality, PREA obligations, organizational structure, facility tour, basic security, and emergency procedures.
• Sign confidentiality agreement and related training documents.

• No educational requirement.
• Handle With Care, CPR, and First Aid certifications within 45 days.
• Minimum six months of related, full‑time equivalent experience.
• Acceptable background check required.

Volunteers are not authorized to be alone with residents at any time; staff will be present at all times.

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs.
• General duties without exposure to hazardous chemicals, electrical, or mechanical hazards.

All volunteer applications must be submitted through the City of Chesapeake online job portal. For additional assistance, contact the Training Coordinator as listed above.