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Volunteer Opportunities from
A-Z
Association for Learning, Disabled and
Handicapped (ALDH)
Assisting certified LD teacher (s) in tutoring students (mostly
elementary students). The teachers will instruct the volunteers on what
to do and how (helping with homework, listening to the students read,
helping with math or other reading projects). The location is
Baskerville Elementary School. Volunteers are needed twice a week
for 45 min. to 1 hour. ALDH needs volunteers through the traditional
school year (August thru May) and also during the Summer School session
from 8:30am-12:30pm for 3 weeks in July. Volunteer fundraisers are
needed throughout the year. For more information contact CAROLYN
HOWELL (252) 972-9896.
American Red Cross
There is an immediate need for volunteers for data entry in their office located at 516 N. Church Street, for more information on this opportunity contact Jennifer Crumley (252) 977-1720. There are also an unlimited number of positions open to learn First Aid and CPR in order to go to local area
businesses to teach the courses. This position may offer some type of payment. For more information contact Lynwood Roberson (252) 977-1720. Volunteers are needed for: June blood drives, and disaster relief contact the Red Cross at (252) 977-1720.
Autumn Care
Autumn Care is a skilled nursing facility located between Rocky
Mount and Nashville on Sunset Road/Eastern Ave. They need volunteers to
do activities with the residents (after school, work, or on the
weekends). You can do this as much or as little as you like. For more
information contact (252) 462-0070.
Bassett Center-House the Children
This transitional home has an urgent and immediate need for childcare
providers at various times. Volunteers will play with the resident
children, do arts and crafts, or help with homework while parents are in
classes. UCM is asking that each individual, church, or
organization to sign up for at least 1 night a year. The Bassett
Center also has these opportunities available:
· Chapel Services and Bible Studies for
all ages at the availability of the volunteer.
· Kitchen help on Fridays 8:30am-10:00am
for Senior Breakfast.
· Tutoring desperately needed in ALL
subjects for school age children at the availability of the
volunteer.
· General maintenance/landscaping:
Assisting with window washing, trash disposal, sweeping, mopping,
grass cutting, raking leaves, etc.
· General Office Work: Answering
telephones, making copies, stuffing envelopes, etc.
· Computer Lab Attendant: Oversee computer
lab
For more information contact CHRIS BATTLE at
(252) 985-0078.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Nash/Edgecombe
Counties
Is currently seeking Tutors/Mentors. These individuals will be
responsible for assisting after school children with their homework. For
more information contact Misty Miller at (252) 977-9924.
Braswell Memorial Library
Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
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Circulation Assistants- helps shelve and
organize books. You can work out the scheduling with the organization.
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Daytime Computer Lab Assistant- helps in
monitoring the use of the computers in the lab.
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Children's Room Assistants-Helps to shelve books
and perform miscellaneous duties as needed.
For more information contact JANE BLACKBURN at (252)
442-1951 ext. 227.
City Hall
City Hall needs volunteers to help out with the information booth on
the first floor. Volunteers assist citizens by giving them directions
for city hall. Training is provided and volunteers work two to four
hours per week. For more information contact ARCHIE JONES
at (252) 972-1180 or email jonesam@ci.rocky-mount.nc.us
City of Rocky Mount Habitat for Humanity
This organization is always in need of all ages to help build, paint,
and clean at the home building sites in and around Rocky Mount.
Community Enrichment Organization
The Community Enrichment Organization is a volunteer-driven organization in Princeville, NC , that relies on participation from the entire community. This organization was founded by volunteers with a common desire to improve the overall status of children
and adults through a Family Resource center that provides several intervention programs to assist families and the community. The following volunteer opportunities are available:
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The after-school program catering to students grade three through eight, is in need of tutors and mentors from 3:00pm-6:00pm, Monday through Friday.
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Special Events: Volunteers are needed to help with decorating, set-up, clean-up, registration, refreshments and /or light meals for the following special events.
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Senior Prom for Senior Citizens
Saturday, June 11, 2005.
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Unity Breakfast
The unity breakfast is held on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
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The Summer Program
The Summer Program is offered to children ages 8-15 Monday through Friday from June 13, 2005 through July 29, 2005. Volunteers are needed to help with registration, meals and activities.
For more information on how you can help your community and enrich the lives of yourself and others, please contact Doris Suth at 252-823-1733.
Communities in Schools (CIS)
CIS needs mentors/tutors to help students in grades 9-12. Tutors are
needed for all subjects and throughout the school year. Volunteers are
encouraged to meet with the students one day a week during the school
day. If volunteers have a full-time job, CIS can work with them to get a
work release for the time spent volunteering. Scheduled volunteers and
needed approximately one hour per week. All volunteering occurs at
a s school site in the Nash-Rocky Mount School district and training is
provided by the CIS office. Ideal hours are first
thing in the morning from 8-8:45 before workday begins. Volunteers must be
at least 18 years old and there volunteer opportunities at four
middle schools (grades 7 and 8), three high schools (grades 9-12), and
the Williford Family Resource Center (pre-K through grade
5).
For more information contact LORETTA
AVENT at (252) 442-9991.
Crossworks
Crossworks is a non-profit organization that
fights hunger and promotes health and nutrition for families in
need. Volunteers are needed to make phone calls, request donations
and facilitate surveys over the phone.
For more in formation call DEBRA LONG at (252)
446-6964
Downeast Partnership for Children (DEPC)
A non-profit organization dedicated to helping build a community
where every child and family can reach their full potential. DEPC
directly provides or funds more than 30 local programs in the areas of:
· Child Care
· Family Resources
· Information/Education
· Community Collaboration
DEPC is in need of several volunteers to serve a seat on at least one
of 10 different program committees. Committee meetings usually take
place once a month during the lunch hour (12-1).
For more information
contact GALE PARKER at (252) 985-4300.
Girl Scouts
Do
Something You Can Believe In
Are
you ready for a positive change in your life? Do you wish you could really
make a difference in a young girl's life? Then work with Girl Scouts of Nash
County where you can help today's girls become tomorrow's leaders.
Without
adults playing many pivotal roles, Girl Scouting couldn't happen. Whether
you're a leader/advisor, parent or guardian, volunteer, or mentor, you
awaken in girls their promise to develop their full potential. Research
shows that the influence one caring adult has on a child will last a
lifetime.
Helping
girls grow strong is a fulfilling and inspiring challenge. Being involved
means something different to everyone. You can tailor your participation so
that it fits right into your life. What do adults in Girl Scouts do? Expand
horizons, build values, create a better future and make a difference. Find
out more about volunteer opportunities in Girl Scouting at www.gscoastalnc.org
For more information contact
Dawn Byers at 1-800-558-9297 x 106
Gregg Court Apartments
Gregg Court Apartments an independent living facility supported by the National Church Residences offers inviting and private apartment homes for elderly or disabled adults.
Volunteers are currently needed to assist residents with light housekeeping, gardening, shopping and special events. The community Center is in need of a volunteer to act as an activities director, duties would consist of scheduling outings, craft days and special events. The residents
while independent could always use a little help with day-to-day activities. These residents would also be interested in having Bible study groups or just someone to visit with them. Volunteers with computer abilities are needed to schedule computer training with the residents who wish to learn. Whether your special talent is
housekeeping, gardening, organizing, talking, or just listening, Gregg Court can offer a wonderful volunteer opportunity for individuals or groups. For more information, contact Carlette Lewis at (252) 446-5353.
Keep America Beautiful (Great Group Project)
This is an ideal opportunity for a group or club to help keep our
community clean. All three programs ask for quarterly
cleanup
not much time or effort, but lots of results.
For information more on Adopt-a-Street program, contact CASS WIGENT at (252)
972-1327.
Make A Wish Foundation of Eastern North
Carolina
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina exists to grant
the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions who
reside in the 49 counties East of Wake County to the Outer Banks.
Founded in 1986, the chapter recently celebrated its 1,000th
wish. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina is currently
recruiting volunteers in the following areas:
Fundraising Volunteers: Seeking individuals who are interested
in helping with fund raising in any capacity, whether it is through the
referral of potential prospects, or actively participating in the
solicitation process.
Special Event Volunteers: Our three events each year are the Golf
Tournament, Pennies from Heaven, and Adopt-An-Angel (which takes place
in Wilmington). In addition, there are several external events
sponsored by outside vendors taking place throughout the year that need
volunteer support. Volunteers are needed to assist in the planning
of these events, in addition to helping the day of the event.
Wish Granting Volunteers: The role of the wish grantor is to make the
dreams of our wish children come true through creativity and
imagination. Wish Granters visit the family and interview the wish
child. The objective is to determine the child's wish and explain
our required paperwork to the parents/guardians. This position
requires excellent people skills, sensitivity and dependability.
Wish grantors have the privilege of seeing first-hand a child's most
cherished dream become a reality. Volunteers must complete volunteer
Orientation and Wish Granter Training.
For more information, please contact TAMMY SOPP at the chapter
office at 1-800-432-9474 or (919) 821-7111 x203 or via email
tsopp@eastncwish.org 985-3792.
Meals on Wheels
Volunteers are needed to help serve Senior, homebound citizens a
nutritious noonday meal. In addition, volunteers help supervise their
well-being and provide them with a human contact. This is a great
opportunity when you have a day off from school/work. It is also ideal
for a pair of community members who have their own vehicle (one to drive
and one to read directions). Volunteers arrive at Lakeside Baptist at
approx. 10:30 a.m. and are given the food and a route. The route
consists of approx. eight stops and generally takes an hour and 15
minutes of your time. *Volunteers are needed on an on-going basis.
However, there tends to be a shortage of volunteers during certain 5
week months and on the 3rd
Friday of each month.
For more information contact DEBBY KORNEGAY
at (252) 446-4336.
Mediation Center of Eastern Carolina
The Mediation Center of Eastern Carolina is seeking volunteers to
serve as mediators. Volunteer mediators must complete 20 hours of
training (fee of $175.00 is reimbursed at first volunteer mediation),
and conduct mediation with co-mediator according to the standards of the
mediation network of NC (minimum of 4 per year). Volunteers must
provide their own transportation. Furthermore, volunteers must be
committed to helping people resolve disputes while having respect for
one another. For more information contact (252) 985-3792.
My Sisters House
MSH provides outreach and shelter services for survivors of domestic
violence and sexual assault. There are various volunteer opportunities
at MSH. They include:
· Participating in activities with the
children in the shelter, on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. to
9 p.m. Activities may include: crafts, coloring, or playing games.
· Monday evenings volunteers can participate
in our reading hour at the shelter from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. with children
ages 2 and up.
· Help out in the resale shop, "A
Second Season." Responsibilities include sorting, folding,
hanging, and steaming clothes. Volunteers also assist customers.
· Being "on call" which consists
of receiving domestic violence and sexual assault crisis calls and
responding with emergency services. Help in this area is needed on
Monday-Thursday evenings from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Approximately 30
hours of training is required and provided my MSH.
· Providing court accompaniment and support
to women obtaining exparte orders and protection orders, as well as
criminal action. Approximately 30 hours of training is required and
provided by MSH.
For more information contact DONNA ALLRED at (252) 462-0366.
The Nash
The Nash is a county senior center that is open Monday thru Friday
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information contact JAMIE WILSON
at (252) 459-7681 or email jamie.wilson@ncmail.net
They are in need of volunteers to help with the following:
· Companion Care: Volunteers are needed to
call senior citizens who live by themselves to check in on them and
make sure they are doing well. Volunteers make the phone calls from
their residence.
· Library:
Putting cards in the books and shelving the books.
· Newsletter:
Printing and sorting the newsletter for mailing purposes.
· Home Delivered Meals:
Volunteers are needed to help deliver a noonday meal to senior
citizens in the Middlesex, Bailey, and Castalia areas. Volunteers
start around 11:30 a.m. and the routes take approximately one hour to
complete. Volunteers not only provide a warm meal, but more
importantly a human contact with a smiling face.
For more information
contact PAT DOUGHTIE at (252) 459-1367 or email pat.doughtie@ncmail.net
Nash Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Nash Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
of Rocky Mount has various activities scheduled each month for the
residents. Volunteers can play games, eat lunch, read, walk the
residents, etc. Bingo takes place every Saturday at 2:00pm.
For more information please contact MELISSA HOLLAND
at (252) 443-0867.
Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce
The Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for about 40 volunteers to donate 2 or more hours a month working at the reception desk to welcome visitors, answer the phone transfer calls and take messages. For more information, please call Judy at (252) 937-5463 or Julia at (252) 973-1210.
Somerset Court
Somerset Court, an assisted living facility located in Rocky Mount,
needs volunteers to engage in activities with residents. Activities
include: bingo, bowling, sending note cards to residents, making crafts
or small gifts for residents, going fishing, or to ballgames. Ideally
they would like someone to come in one time a week to read from a book to
the residents, call bingo in the evening or on Saturday mornings, play
games, cook for residents, or donate fruit baskets to residents.
Volunteers are needed after school, work, or on the weekends. You can go
as much or as little as you like. For more information contact SHERRY
COOPER at (252) 443-5592.
Support Our Students
This non-profit organization is dedicated to fostering the
development of students through their after schools programs. Volunteers
are needed to mentor/tutor students after school. The program operates
at the following schools:
· Williford Elementary School (801 Williford
Street) Please contact Jeffery Dornfeld or Amy Carter (252) 446-5113.
· Edwards Middle School (720 Edwards Street)
Please contact Mrs. Wiggins or Derek Rocks (252) 977-3328.
· Pope Elementary School (226 Coleman
Avenue) Please contact Linda Cooper (252) 977-3487.
· Parker Middle School (1500 E. Virginia
Street) Please contact Rachel Mills or Cindy Peck (252) 977-3486.
For more information concerning Support Our Students please contact DORIS
FUNCHESS at (252) 446-7468.
S.W.I.M Network Inc. (Single Women In Mission)
The S.W.I.M Network needs volunteers to aid in mentoring single women
facing various issues. Volunteers go through an eight-hour training
session (the training session is broken into two four-hour periods
generally on Saturdays). Upon completion of the training program
volunteers are needed once a week with a two-hour commitment. Volunteers
are required to submit a one-page write-up outlining the mentoring
session.
For more information contact TILDA HOWARD at (252)
442-3079 (work number), (252) 266-2291(mobile number), or swimnetworkinc@email.com
Tarboro Community Outreach
This non-profit organization is the only facility in Tarboro that focuses primarily on the needs of the homeless and/or impoverished individuals and families. Tarboro Community Outreach offers food, shelter, and counseling for the homeless. The agency also provides a food pantry and emergency
financial assistance for fuel, utilities, rent and medicine. The Blessed House focuses on the needs of single women and families with children providing food, shelter and the opportunity to move toward stable and permanent housing. The following volunteer opportunities are available:
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TCO has a great need for volunteers with computer experience to surf the web in search of grants that can allow this wonderful agency to continue their good work and offer their services to so many more. This volunteer opportunity is wonderful for those who would love to volunteer, but need to
do their volunteer work from the privacy of their own home.
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Food Pantry Shoppers: Volunteers will assist shoppers at the pantry to insure food is distributed fairly. Shoppers are needed Thursday and Fridays from 9:00am to 11:30am. Volunteers are welcome anytime to stock the pantry.
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The Soup Kitchen: Volunteers can assist with food preparation, serving and recycling of vegetables. The soup kitchen serves 100 to 200 homeless per day and volunteers are needed from 8:00 am until serving is completed. The hours of service are 11:00am-1:00pm, Monday through Friday
and 5:00pm-6:00pm Monday through Friday.
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The Shelter: Volunteers are welcome anytime for simple repairs, maintenance and painting. There is also a great need for motivational speakers, alcohol and drug abuse counseling, bible study groups, and activity groups for the homeless.
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The Blessed House: Volunteers are needed to schedule outings for the children (movies, skating, bowling, etc.) Assistance is also needed in tutoring, mentoring, and on-sight activities for the children and shared children and shared activities for the families. This is a wonderful
opportunity for a group project.
For more information on how you can volunteer and offer much needed assistance at this agency contact Sister Mary Ann at (252) 823-8801.
Tar River Mental Health Association
Volunteers are needed to facilitate support
group meetings, help with project Santa Claus in December, go into the
schools to aid in educating youth on problems concerning mental
health. Also, needed are individuals to help with Bingo games and
issues facing the senior population. Volunteers are also needed to
set up public education booths in our community to promote awareness of
mental health issues.
Please contact Ginny Mohrbutter at (252) 937-8820 for
more information.
TCI
Volunteer/Internship opportunities are available for those who enjoy
working with adults who have disabilities. For more information contact JANIS
JOYNER at (252) 977-3800 or via email jjoyner@tciwork.com
United Community Ministries
Only area agency that focuses primarily on the needs of homeless and
nearly homeless families and individuals by helping them move toward
stable, permanent housing. UCM can always use volunteers to fill a
variety of roles in the Soup Kitchen and the shelters. UCM is also
recruiting volunteer tax assistors: The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free tax
help to people who cannot afford paid professional assistance.
Volunteers are trained to help prepare basic tax returns for taxpayers
with special needs, including persons with disabilities, non-English
speaking persons and elderly taxpayers. Assistance is provided at
community and neighborhood locations. Qualifications: Basic tax
knowledge (Form 1040, Form 1040A and Form 1040EZ). Basic tax training
will be provided as needed. Volunteers should also be dependable,
friendly and flexible. Length of project: February 1-April 15 and is
renewable upon agreement with volunteer.
For more information contact Janis Cummings at (252) 985-1650.
The Wrights Center
The Wright's Center provides a supervised program of activities
designed to benefit older and/or disabled adults who, because of
physical impairments or other ailments, should not be left alone during
the day. Volunteers are needed to assist with programs such as
arts and crafts, games, recreational and social activities, and
answering the telephone. Ideal hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. Monday thru Friday.
For more information contact DORIS HOWINGTON
(252) 442-8363.
YMCA & Y-PALS
(Formerly Big Brothers/Big Sisters)
Local agency dedicated to improving the quality of life in the
community with programs and services that strengthen the spirit, mind
and body. Volunteers are needed in the area's) of childcare,
marketing/communications, membership services, and sports &
recreation. This agency also has a mentoring program called Y-PALS
that is in need of volunteers ages 18+ who can serve as role models and
friends for young people. These volunteers are responsible for
making a positive impact on every aspect of the child's social,
emotional, intellectual, and physical lives. This volunteer would need
to make at least a 1-year commitment, have own transportation, be
flexible and tolerable to children, and have the ability to make good
life choices. All YMCA volunteers must fill out an application,
have their references checked, consent to criminal background checks,
and complete a drug screening.
For more information
contact JACKIE ESULE at (252) 972-9622
United Way
The Rocky Mount Area United Way needs volunteers to help answer the
phone, file papers, make copies, and other light secretarial jobs.
Volunteers are needed on Monday thru Thursday from 2:00-5:00 p.m. For more
information please contact Carla Paulk at (252)
937-2213.
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