Service-Learning Opportunities

Be sure to read the position description and requirements carefully. Volunteer hours will be kept on a timesheet provided by the Office of Civic Engagement and Service Learning.

Civically engaged students serve as strong candidates for post graduation professional opportunities and graduate school admission. Not only will volunteering assist you professionally but also personally, as you can develop interpersonal skills that assist you in becoming productive citizens of society.

You can also visit Volunteer Services in the Career Services office for additional volunteer opportunities. These service hours may be added to you Co-Curricular Transcript through Bronco Advantage.

What is a Co-Curricular Transcript?

A co-curricular transcript is an official record of leadership accomplishments, involvement in student organizations, community service activities, and professional/education development programs. It is designed as a means of recognizing "out of class" learning, development, and contributions. Official copies of the Co-Curricular Transcript can be used to supplement resumes and academic transcripts when applying to graduate/professional schools and prospective employers.

Please contact the Office of Civic Engagement and Service Learning at 672-2460 or come by our office located in the Bronco Square, Suite 100 if you are interested in any of the following service opportunities.

Airborne and Special Operations Museum

Project #409: Medal of Honor recipient Rudy Hernandez and Battle of Mogadishu

Project info: The project is an exhibit of Medal of Honor recipient Rudy Hernandez for participation in the Korean War. Exhibit will illustrate his act of valor for which he was recognized and awarded the Medal of Honor. The second part of the project is commemorating the Battle of Mogadishu Somalia 20 years ago. The exhibit will encompass several scenarios Task Force Rangers experienced. Volunteers selected for this project must be dedicated.
Dates and Times: Tuesday through Sunday
Requirements: Must know some carpentry on building exhibits and have some basic knowledge of Airborne and Special Operations involved in battle.

Project #410: General Museum Assistance

Volunteers will: Assist in three vital areas which consist of door greeter, front desk, and gallery security.
Dates and Times: Varies based on Museum hours - Tuesday through Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm to 5:00pm

American Heart Association

Project #415: Go Red for Women Luncheon Event

Volunteers will: Assist with setup, registration, silent auction, special draw ticket sales, exhibit, materials distribution, and clean up.
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 9:00am to 3:00pm.

American Red Cross - Highlands

Project #119: Red Cross Disaster Services Volunteer

Volunteers will: Be on call to help do case work with families who have suffered disaster. Most local disasters are house fires. Students would assist with paperwork and Red Cross Assistance with emergency needs of food, clothing, and housing.
Date and Time: Most evenings from 5:00pm to 8:00 am the next morning
Other information: Background check is required. Training is required and provided by Red Cross free of charge.

Project #120: Community Outreach Events

Volunteers will: Attend community events promoting who we are, where we are, and what we do in our Armed Forces Department, Disaster Department, and Health and Safety Department and Recreation Department.
Date and Time: Varies
Other information: Individuals comfortable with meeting new people are wanted.

Project #214: Administrative Support

Volunteers will: Perform duties as front desk receptionist/administrative assistant
Dates and Times: Monday-Friday 1:00pm to 5:00pm 12-15 hours per week
Other information: Telephone etiquette, basic computer skills, people skills are preferred

Project #293: Dorm Storm - ARC Disaster Preparedness Information

Volunteers will: Assist the American Red Cross-Highlands Chapter in a "Dorm Storm" of Disaster Preparedness Information.
Dates and Times: TBD based on student availability and Residence Life

Autism Society of Cumberland County

Project #427: ASCC Parent Support Group - Children's Program Volunteer

Volunteers will: Establish positive relationships with military/civilian children with autism (and their siblings). The relationship will vary according to the child's age and developmental needs. The Child Program volunteer would be responsible for creating opportunities for children to be nurtured as well as enhance their self-esteem and further their social skills. The Children's Program volunteer will support a structure of learning that encourages fun, learning, and the development among children with autism. In addition, the Child Program volunteer will help organize and structure the program, maintain the children's area, plan activities for the children, and monitor snack time with the support of the Director of Programs and Outreach. At the conclusion of each program, the Child Program volunteer will be asked to share positive feedback to parents regarding their experience while under their supervision.
Days and Times: Preschool Parent Support Group Thursdays 9:15am to 11:15 am. ABC Support Group 1st and 3rd Wednesday 9:15am to 11:15am.
Other information:
- Background check and signed confidentiality statement required.
- Volunteers should have experience in working with children with special needs. Volunteers should be nurturing and encouraging with your children.

Better Health

Project #95: Social Networking Nonprofits

Volunteers will: Provide technical help in posting, layout and design of the existing web site and Facebook page, and creating other social networking sites and opportunities.
Date and Time: Hours available Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Bolton Senior/Youth Center

Service Opportunity is located in Bladen County

Project #191: Bolton Senior/Youth Center Assistant

Volunteers will: Assist with programs in an office setting. Students may also assist with the multiple programs that the Center offers such as the Safe Haven After school Program, Senior programs, WIC, and GED programs.
Dates and Times:
- Safe Haven After school program: September - June Monday - Friday 3:00pm to 6:00pm
- Senior Programs: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
- WIC: Tuesdays 1:00pm to 5:00pm
- GED: Tuesday and Thursday 5:00pm and 9:00pm

Boys and Girls Club of Cumberland County

Volunteers over the age of 18 must complete a background check

Project #134: BGC of CC After school Program

Volunteers will: Assist program leaders with national programs, mentoring and tutoring.
Dates and Times: Monday-Friday 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Other information: Student volunteers must complete a volunteer application and background check.

Project #269: Power Hour (Rochester Unit)

Volunteers will: Provide one-on-one homework assistance in areas such as reading comprehension and math to school-aged children.
Dates and Times: Monday - Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm
Other information: Student volunteers must complete a volunteer application and background check.

Project #386: Power Hour (Cumberland Road Unit)

Volunteers will: Assist members with each of study that is targeted in school. Volunteers will also assist with monitoring the progress the members in each area of targeted study.
Days and Times: Monday-Thursday 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Brian Eddie Foundation

Project #417: Dunkfan 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Volunteers will: Assist with registration, merchandise table, raffle, scorekeeping, court monitoring, concessions, set-up and clean up, publicize the event, recruit teams and sponsors. Assistance is also needed to setup the "Puzzle Peaces" display.
Date and Time: Saturday, April 27, 2013 8:00am to 4:00pm

City Alive CDC

Project #230: Freedom 2 Be Tutoring Program

Volunteers will: Provide tutoring to kids in grades K-12 to ensure academic success and mastery skills in various school subjects.
Dates and Times: Monday-Friday 6:00pm to 8:00pm (please arrive no later than 5:45)
Other information: A volunteer application must be completed.

Cumberland County Action Program - Head Start

Project #137: Head Start

Volunteers will: Assist in the Head Start classrooms. Head Start is a comprehensive child development program which serves children from ages 0 to 5 years and their families. It is a child-focused program and has the overall goal of increasing the social competence of young children in low income families.
Dates and Times: August - June Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Other information: Students must have a criminal background qualifying letter from the NCDCD and a TB test. Head Start has 57 classrooms.

Project #412: Head Start's Annual Self-Assessment

Project Info: Annually Head Start must assess all areas of their program to determine areas of strengths and weaknesses. All information gathered from the Self-Assessment is compiled and used for program plannning and is submitted with our yearly grant re-funding application. The Self-Assessment includes surveys, record checks, classroom visits, bus rides, and interviews. It is anticipated that each review will be completed within one week and will consist of approximately two group meetings as well as site visits or interviews. Volunteers may sign up for one or several weeks.
Dates and Times: Dates range from March 18th to August 2 with each week having a difference focus area (see below). Times vary based on student availability.
- April 29 - May 3 Education
- May 6 - May 10 Disabilities
- May 13 - May 17 Planning and Operations
- June 17 - June 21 Community Engagement
- June 24 - June 28 Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance
- July 8 - July 12 Family Engagement
- July 15 - July 19 Governance
- July 22 - July 26 Financial Management
- July 29 - August 2 Human Resources

Cumberland County CommuniCare Inc.

Project #164: Teens Making a Change

Volunteers will: Assist with the peer leadership program geared to assisting youth in developing their leadership among their peer group and as youth advocates in the schools and community. Sessions cover topics such as abstinence, peer pressure, advocacy, community service and planning. Groups are run by the youth. Adults assist the process and discussion topics and help plan activities.
Dates and Times: Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Saturday community service hours as planned.
Other information: A volunteer application and criminal background check must be completed

Project #165: Reclaiming Futures

Volunteers will: Serve as mentors or natural leaders in the youth's life and be a positive role model to help build positive pro-social skills to develop their peer resistance skills and avoid using substances.
Dates and Times: Open
Other information:
- Reclaiming Futures is the model used locally to provide comprehensive adolescent substance abuse treatment. The primary population are youth involved in the juvenile court system.
- A background check and volunteer application must be completed prior to starting service.

Cumberland County Dispute Resolution Center

Project #18: Teen Court

Volunteers will: Work with first time offenders from 11 years to 19 years
Date and time: 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month; 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Project #19: Juvenile House Arrest

Volunteers will: Monitor juveniles placed on House Arrest from court.
Date and Time: Ongoing
Other information:
- Will monitor juveniles throughout the day fro 30 to 60 days.
- Must have a phone.

Department of Sports Medicine at FSU

Project #406: FSU Sports Medicine Assistance

Volunteers will: Gain a better understanding of orthopedic injuries and how to evaluate and assess and treat those injuries through providing assistance to the Sports Medicine Department. The students will also use first aid skills in high stress situations.
Dates and Times: Varies

Easter Seals UCP Dorothy Spainhour Center

Project #71: Classroom Assistant

Volunteers will: Spend time in the classroom interacting with the children and assisting teachers.
Dates and Times: Varies
Other information: Volunteers must sign a confidentiality waiver/agreement and complete 3 required forms for licensing status.

Project #421: Complete Playground Overhaul

Volunteers will: Assist with the complete overhaul of the full playground area including but not limited to painting, rebuilding, replacing sand, clean up, etc.
Dates and Times: Tuesday, May 23, 2013 3:00pm and 8:00pm and Wednesday, May 24 8:30am to 12:30pm

E.O.P.T. Childcare and Preschool Located in Raeford NC

Project #364: Early Childhood Education/Child Development

Volunteers will: Assist staff in providing children age 6 weeks to 12 years a safe and secure environment, individualized attention and affection, teaching and practices that aid in the development of satisfying relationships, self-discipline, and a variety of multicultural experiences.
Dates and Times: Organization hours of operation are Monday - Friday 5:30am to 7:00pm
Volunteer requirements:
- Background check
- Fingerprint card
- Medical physical
- TB Test
- Completed volunteer application

Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority

Project #425: Father's Day Community Event

Volunteers will: Assist with the planning (Planned meetings are held on Tuesdays, May 21, May 28, June 4, and June 11 at 11:00am at Myers Recreation Center). Please confirm dates, times, and location for planning meetings as it may change. Students may also assist with set up on Friday, June 14th afternoon/evening. On Friday, June 15th students can assist with registration, hosting tables, children's activities, serving food, entertainment, providing resources, set up and clean up of the event.
Dates and Times: See above for meeting schedule. Event will be held Saturday, June 15th from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

Fayetteville Police Department

Project #201: Data Dot

Volunteers will: Create a 30-second promo for TV that will serve as a commercial for Data Dots. The commercial should gain the viewer's interest in what Data Dots are and how they can acquire the product. There should also be a 2-minute video for the web that explains in more detail about what data dots are and why every homeowner and business owner should have those on electronics, personal items and valuables.
Dates and Times: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm until completion of the project
Other information:
- Volunteers must possess video knowledge and the ability to make a 30-second spot for TV and radio
- Volunteers must pass a back ground check and sign a confidentiality statement

Project #202: Crime Prevention Specialist Update

Volunteers will: Update andcreate crime prevention literature; assist with research and the creation of articles for Kidsville Magazine; assemble crime prevention packets andletters; assist with the creation of Crime Prevention PowerPoint presentations; andassist with the design of the Crime Prevention display board.
Dates and Times: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm until the completion of the project
Other information:
- Volunteers must possess knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and the ability to conduct research about crime prevention.
- Volunteers must complete a background check and sign a confidentiality statement

Project #203: Translation of Crime Prevention Literature

Volunteers will: Translate the Crime Prevention Literature into Spanish in an electronic format that will be similar to the English literature.
Dates and Times: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm until the completion of the project
Other information:
- Volunteers must possess the ability to translate from Spanish to English using a dialect that is universal to all Spanish speaking individuals
- Volunteers must pass a background check and sign a confidentiality statement.

Project #204: Be the Best, Be the Badge

General Project Information: The FayettevillePolice Department is producing a new recruitment video to show to prospective applicants. There will be several versions of the video to include a 30-second promo, a 2-minute for the web, and a 10-minute F.A.Q. video about BLET.
Volunteers will: Be responsible for writing, story boarding, shooting, and editing the final product
Dates and Times: Flexible. Video will be shot during normal business hours (8:00am to 5:00pm)
Other information:
- Students will need to have a basic understanding of the basics of video production techniques
- Students will be assigned production roles and should be prepared to work as a team to produce the final product
- Volunteers must pass a background check and sign a confidentiality agreement.

Project #205: Fayetteville Police Foundation PR Commercial

Volunteers will: Create several 30-second spots that can be aired on TV that will educate the community about the Fayetteville Police Foundation (FPF). It should include the following information: 1)What is the FayettevillePolice Foundation? 2)How does the FPF benefit citizens of the community? 3)Why does the FPD need FPF? 4)What does the FPF support? 5)Is the FPF a 501c3 6)What do donations fund? and 7) How do citizens make donations?
Dates and Times: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm until completion of the project
Other information:
- Volunteers need knowledge of video and the ability to make a 30-second spot that can be aired on TV
- Volunteers must pass a background check and sign a confidentiality statement

Fayetteville State University Planetarium

Project #361: Planetarium Shows

Volunteers will: Provide assistance on Tuesdays and Thursdays to FSU faculty andstaff who visit the Planetarium during lunch time. Volunteers are also needed to provide assistance with scheduled Planetarium shows to include: directing visitors to available parking and to the Planetarium from the parking lot; collecting admissions fees and submitting them to the department office; and running the projector allowing the director to be among the visitors answering questions, pointing to constellations, planets, etc.
Dates and Times: Tuesday and Thursday 12:00pm to 1:00pm and Scheduled Planetarium shows TBD
Volunteer Requirements: A 3-hour projector training is needed for those who volunteer to run the projector.

Fayetteville Urban Ministry

**Please note all volunteer opportunities with FayettevilleUrban Ministry require a background check and completed volunteer application

Project #374: Community Liaison Assistant

Volunteers will: Assist FUM Community Liaison (CL) in developing, strengthening, and expanding FUM programs; perform general administrative duties to include filing, typing, receiving and making business phone calls, and organizing the physical work area; assist with recruitment, screening, training and interviewing of all current and prospective volunteers and associates of FUM; assist CL in conducting team building and communication trainings with FUM staff;
assist the FUM Community Liaison (CL) in managing and facilitating all large FUM fundraisers (Mardi Gras, Duck Derby, Golf Tournament, Honor Card); assist with volunteer recruitment to include public speaking, workshops, and face to face contact; process andscreen prospective volunteers (job coaches, mentors, tutors, etc.); coordinate with local professionals, businesses, organizations and professional groups to provide funds, volunteers, materials, training, tours and other resources used to serve FUM's clients; assist in the planning and conducting In-service trainings for staff; assist the CL in managing FUM's web presence and electronic mass communications; maintain computer and written documentation of activities and services developing, typing, copying, and filing documents, including correspondence, newsletters, reports, program materials, funding applications, publicity, and others (serving as FUM's historian and marketing professional); make telephone calls as needed for FUM services and activities; mailing and email FUM materials to volunteers, youth participants, community partners, parent/guardians, donors, andfunding sources, etc; assist with marketing, publicizing andnetworking FAF/FUM programs; assist with program meetings and public speaking engagements; build strong relationships andopen communication with referring parties; provide support for daily operations for FAF/FUM services;network andassist other FUM programs when available; attend trainings, workshops, or conferences that strengthen attributes of profession or program; and assist in grant writing.
Days and Times: Monday - Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
Volunteer Requirements:
- Proficiency with phone etiquette
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
- Basic typing skills
- File and organization skills
- Creative thinking and strategic planning

Project #375: Operations and Program Assistant

Volunteers will: Assist the Director of Operations and Programs (DOP) in developing, strengthening, and expanding FUM programs; assist the DOP in the management and optimization of the annual FUM budget; perform general administrative duties to include filing, typing, receiving and making business phone calls, and organizingthe physical work area; assist with recruitment, screening, training, and interviewing of all current and prospective volunteers and associates of FUM; conduct team building andcommunication trainings with FUM staff; assist the DOP in developing professional written communications such as Public Service Announcements, marketing materials, policies, and protocols; assist in the maintenance of computer and written FUM records of activities and services; assist the DOP in overseeing the maintenance of the standards and policies set by outside agencies and entities; and other miscellaneousduties to coordinate with Fayetteville Urban Ministry Executive Director and FUM board.
Days and Times: Monday - Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
Volunteer Requirements:
- Proficiency with phone etiquette
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
- Basic typing skills
- Filing and organizing skills; creative thinking and strategic planning

Project #376: Find-A-Friend Program (FAF) Assistant

Volunteers will: Assist FAF Programs Coordinator withadministration of the Find-A-Friend Program; compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports about program activities, progress, and effectiveness for internal andexternal use; conduct interpersonal skills case management duties; assist in the development of workshop materials for group sessions with youth, parents and volunteers; assist in the facilitation of group sessions andtutoring with youth ages 7 to 18; assist in volunteer recruitment efforts; assist in volunteer training; prepare, type, copy and file documents, including correspondence, newsletters, reports, program materials, funding applications, publicity, and others as needed by FAF staff; answer telephone calls for FAF staff and handle messages to staff members; make telephone calls as needed for FAF services and activities; communicate electronically, verbally and manually with referring parties, youth, parents, volunteers, donors, other FUM staff, and others involved with FAF; maintain computer and written records of activities and services; assist in maintaining client records and confidentiality; assist with volunteer screening; and other duties as assigned by the Find-A-Friend Programs Coordinator.
Days and Times: Monday - Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
Volunteer Requirements:
- Proficiency with phone etiquette
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
- Basic typing skills
- Filing and organization skills
- Creative thinking and strategic planning

Project #377: Adult Literacy Program Assistant

Program Information: The Adult Literacy Program is one of the four programs of the FayettevilleUrban Ministry (FUM). The ALP assists adults with low literacy levels in the areas of reading, writing, math, English, and basic computer skills. The program serves 150-185 adult students each year.
Volunteers will: Record all incoming documents and manage data entry using the LACES LitPro System; support the Literacy Team in the creation of excellent professional development materials for tutors and students; record all incoming documents and manage data entry using the LACES LitPro System; prioritize and manage a high volume of phone calls and emails; assist with the intake and assessment process for all incoming students; assist in developing; organizing and ensuring delivery of the ALP monthly email to tutors and the FUM staff to be sent out to their target list; support students, volunteers, and staff as needed; and attend occasional fundraising and publicity events on the weekends.
Days and Times: Monday - Thursday 9:00am to 8:00pm and Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
Volunteer Requirements:
- Attention to detail
- Basic computer and typing skills
- Customer Service

For the Love of Grandparents, Inc.

Project #200: Website Development

Volunteers will: Develop a new website for "For the Love of Grandparents, Inc."
Dates and Times: Open

Fresh Touch Ministries Inc.

Project #259: Program Development C.A.P. Community Awareness Program

Volunteers will: Assist with development and plans for the Community Awareness Program which focuses on re-entry.
Dates and Times: Open
Other information: Must complete an organization volunteer application.

Project #260: Resource and Funding Research

Volunteers will: Research funding opportunities to support transitional housing, veterans and non-veterans, homeless assistance, "brick and mortar" grants, feeding program, re-entry resources, educational training and liberal arts education programs. Volunteers will also potentially assist with grant writing.
Dates and Times: Open
Other information: Must complete an organization volunteer application.

Project #261: Feeding Program

Volunteers will: Assist with preparing meals, serving meals, and clean up.
Dates and Times: Monday - Friday 10:00am to 2:00pm
Other information: Must complete an organization volunteer application.

Project #263: Radio PSA

Volunteers will: Create a radio PSA for Fresh Touch Ministries highlighting their programs and mission.
Dates and Times: Open
Other information:
- Students with audio production skills desired
- Must complete a volunteer application

Project #264: Promotional Video

Volunteers will: Create a short video about Fresh Touch Ministries for the purpose of informing the public of their mission. Video will be posted on the Fresh Touch Ministries website.
Dates and Times: Open
Other information:
- Students with video production skills desired
- Must complete a volunteer application

Project #265: Update Brochure

Volunteers will: Update the current brochure to highlight Fresh Touch Ministries.
Dates and Times: Open
Other information: Must complete a volunteer application

FSU College Access Programs

Project #348: GEAR UP Office Assistance

Volunteers will support GEAR UP staff; enter data into computer; assist with mailing out correspondence; type correspondence; research college preparation initiatives; maintain college resource library; and create flyers, newsletters, and Powerpoint presentations for middle and high school students.
Dates and Times: Flexible
Volunteer requirements: Ability to work in an office environment (type 40 wpm); be an enthusiastic receptionist; possess good communication skills; be detail oriented; be reliable and mature. Must also be able to provide customer service and follow directions.

Project #349: Talent Search Office Assistant

Volunteers will: Provide assistance to the Educational Talent Search staff by filing, typing, creating flyers and Powerpointpresentations, assist with mailing out correspondence, making follow-up telephone calls to parents and students.
Dates and Times: Monday - Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm
Volunteer Requirements: Ability to work in an office environment (type 40 wpm); be an enthusiastic receptionist, possess good communication skills; be detail oriented; be reliable and mature. Must also provide customer service and follow directions.

Project #356: On-site Tutorial - Westover High School

Volunteers will: Be responsible for providing instruction in math, English, or science for GEAR UP participants at Westover High School. Additional duties include determining students' academic strengths and weaknesses; administering pre-tests and post-tests to evaluate the academic progress of students; keeping records on students' attendance and academic performance and serves as a mentor for students.
Days and Times: Monday - Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm (actual service days and times may vary)
Volunteer Requirements:
- Works well with middle and high school students
- Strong skills in math and/or reading and/or science
- Must have successfully completed course content area with a B or above

Project #359: On-Site Tutorial - E.E. Smith High School

Volunteers will: Be responsible for providing instruction in math, English or science for GEAR UP participants at E.E. High School. Additional duties include determining students' academic strengths and weaknesses; administering pre-tests and post-tests to evaluate the academic progress of students; keeping records on students' attendance and academic performance and serve as a mentor for the students.
Days and Times: Monday - Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm (actual service time may vary)
Volunteer Requirements:
- Efficient in higher level math and/or computer science
- Works well with high school students.
- Strong skills in math and/or reading and/or science.
- Must have successfully completed college course content area with a B or above

Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines

Project #305: Rainbow Troop

Volunteers will: Lead a Rainbow Troop for 6 weeks. As a leader the volunteer will have meetings once a week for 6 weeks in a row (barring holidays and such). The volunteer will lead girls in Girl Scout curriculum that will be provided. The curriculum is on several different subjects including, but not limited to: art, citizenship, athletics, science, and more. The volunteer will do some singing and games.
Dates and Times: Will vary
Other information:
- Must complete a volunteer application and background check.
- Area is located mostly in Hope Mills and Lake Rim.

Great Oak Youth Development Center

Project #224: Great Oak Tutoring Support

Volunteers will: Provide reading and math tutoring to boys age 6 to 16.
Dates and Times: Monday - Thursday 4:00pm to 6:00pm (after school hours)

Guardian ad Litem - Robeson County

Project #238: Guardian ad Litem Program

Volunteer info: Our children are involved in Juvenile Court through no fault of their own. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of children, then the Robeson County Guardian ad Litemprogram is the place for you. You will have the opportunity to show that there are caring adults who are willing to provide them with a voice in court.
Dates and Times: Varies
Other information:
- Students must be 18 years of age or older, cannot have conviction of felony or crime against children, and cannot have a substantiation of abuse or neglect. Must have a sincere desire to make a difference in the lives of children.
- A background check is conducted by the office. After the background check is cleared, the student will complete 30 hours of training and then is sworn in by a judge. After the student is sworn in, they will be assigned a case.

Hispanic/Latino Center, Inc.

Project #177: Mini-classes at Hispanic/Latino Center

Volunteers will: Develop and conduct classes to aid local Hispanics in gaining skills such as writing checks, utilizing the post office, and other daily living skills.
Dates and Times: Open

Project #256: Children's Craft Classes

Volunteers will: Develop an outline for the craft classes, arrange for volunteers to teach them, obtain the needed supplies, and create a flyer to advertise the classes.
Dates andTimes: Beginning in January 2012, craft classes will meet one Saturday per month.

Project #257: Hispanic-Latino Center Fundraising

Volunteers will: Assist withresearching grants to help find grant opportunities as fundraising is a continuing concern for the Hispanic-Latino Center. Volunteers will also assist in grant writing.
Dates and Times: Open

JEMS Project

Project #271: JEMS Project Administrative Support

Volunteers will: Perform administrative duties for JEMS Project
Date and time: Flexible

Margaret Willis Elementary School

Project #225: Fay State Mentoring for MWE School

Volunteers will: Partner one-one-one with MWE school students as mentors.
Dates and Times: Varies throughout school year August through June
Other information: Volunteers must have a desire to be a good role model for students to include good attendance, attitude and dress. Volunteers must complete a volunteer application andpass a background check.

Mary Gran Nursing Center - located in Clinton, NC

Project #146: Activities at Mary Gran Nursing Center

Volunteers will: Provide 1:1 interaction with nursing home residents through visits, conversation, simple projects, and care with nails, cosmetics. Students will also conduct and monitor group activity such as Bingo.
Dates and Times: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

NAACP - Fayetteville Chapter

Project #155: Revising Forms

Volunteers will: Assist with revising and updating current forms with new information.
Dates and Times: Flexible

Project #156: NAACP Website Development

Volunteers will: Develop a website to describe NAACP activities, make announcements, promote membership drive, and issue action alerts.
Dates and Times: Flexible
Other information: Volunteer should possess computer skills.

Project #157: Membership Database Development

Volunteers will: Create a database to track members and annual membership dues.
Dates and Times: Flexible
Other information: Volunteer should possess computer skills.

Pampers, Hugs, & Luvs Properties

Project #283: P, H, & L Enrichment

Volunteers will: Help supervise children and to provide guidance with instructional work. To provide tutoring to school-age students with math, reading, social students, spelling and science.
Dates and Times: Monday-Friday Hours available - 7:00am to 6:00pm
Other information: Volunteers must obtain a criminal background check, complete a volunteer application, and if volunteering over 12 hours, a TB skin test is required.

Salvation Army

Project #400: Salvation Army Family Store

Volunteers will: Learn behind the scenes of how Salvation Army Family store raises money to benefit the many programs it sponsors. Students will learn to sort clothes, shoes, purses, belts for sell and guidelines for ragging out same items. Green culture will be shown on bundling rag out clothes, shoes, purses, belts, etc. Grading of books, tapes - VHS, cassettes, CD's will be taught, along with what is to be discarded. Also volunteers will be taught how to hang clothes using a color-coded flow, ensuring clothes are hung neatly and has eye appeal. Volunteers will assist customers with questions and placing items for sell.
Days and Times: Monday - Saturday 9:00am to 6:00pm
Other information: Upon placement, student will need to complete a volunteer application.

Southeastern NC Radio Reading Service

Project #390: Book Reading

Volunteers will: Record readings of various books
Days and Times: Monday - Saturday 9:00am to 9:50am, Tuesday and Thursday 3:00pm to 4:00pm and Friday 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Other information: Must complete a volunteer application

Project #391: News Reading

Volunteers will: Read selected news articles both live and recorded
Days and Times: Monday - Saturday 9:30am to 12:00 noon; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 12:30pm to 2:00pm; Wednesday 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Other information: Must complete a volunteer application

Project #392: Office Assistance

Volunteers will: Provide assistance with presentations and Excel spreadsheets, graphics and charts based on statistics; scanning documents to create digital files; and other office tasks.
Days and Times: Open
Other information: Must complete a volunteer application

Project #393: Textbook Reading Project available during summer months only

Volunteers will: Record readings of textbooks.
Days and Times: Open
Other information: Must complete a volunteer application

Project #394: Other Projects

Volunteers will: Assist in developing additional shows for the reading service such as sports, news and health. Volunteers may also assist in beginning new programs such as grocery ads and store ads.
Days and Times: Open. Grocery and Store Ads - Wednesdays 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Other information: Must complete a volunteer application

Project #395: Website Development Design

Volunteers will: Assist in the creation of a website for the Southeastern Radio Reading Services
Days and Times: Open
Other information: Must complete a volunteer application

Project #396: Golf Tournament Assistance

Volunteers will: Assist with promotion, development, and conducting the annual golf tournament to be held on May 3, 2013.
Days and Times: Open
Other information: Must complete a volunteer application

Project #397: Marketing Assistance

Volunteers will: Assist with promoting an upcoming talent contest fundraiser to be held on March 16th. In addition, volunteers will provide graphic design services such as logo creation.
Days and Times: Open
Other information:
- Volunteers with design software experience preferred
- Must complete a volunteer application

Stop Hunger Now

Project #331: Stop Hunger Now Packaging -- Group service opportunity

Volunteers will: Provide fundraising and volunteer recruitment for meal packaging event. Volunteers will also assist with setup and clean up for event.
Dates and Times: Open

Trinity Child Care

Project #290: Trinity Community Center

Volunteers will: Tutor students who are performing below grade level.
Dates and Times: The project is available from October to May yearly. Tutoring is during afterschool hours.
Other information: All volunteers must complete a volunteer application. If volunteering long-term, a criminal background check is required.

United Hospice of Eastern North Carolina

Project #389: Hospice Patient Volunteer

Volunteers will: Be assigned one patient to serve. Students will work hand-in-hand with the Hospice Team which includes case managers, nurses, social workers and chaplain. Patient volunteers perform activities designed to help the patient know that he or she is not alone. Activities include but are not limited to providing companionship, engaging in patient's hobbies, reading to the patient, playing music, singing songs and helping with household tasks.
Days and Times: Open
Other information:
- Volunteers must be dependable, compassionate, maturity level of 20+ years old. Interest in healthcare, social work, and counseling is a plus.
- Volunteers must submit to a sanction check, background check, two-step tuberculosis screening, drug screen, medical questionnaire with annual updates, drivers license and auto insurance updates and completion of Hospice volunteers independent student course.

Veterans Empowering Veterans

Project #139: Grant Writing Team

Volunteers will: Assist with grant writing applications for at least two upcoming grants. VEV is interested in applying for a Community Block Grant and a FEMA grant to gain operational funding and funding for a new building
Dates and Times: Flexible

Project #140: Advertising Team

Volunteers will: Assist with marketing of Veterans Empowering Veterans including print materials and radio PSAs. VEV has logos, brochure, and newsletter
Dates and Times: Flexible

Project #141: Teaching Team

Volunteers will: Assist with developing and delivery of training classes for clients. VEV would like to offer training sessions on financial literacy, budgeting, credit management, resume writing, and other topics relevant to their clients.
Dates and Times: Open - Hope to hold classes 1-3 times a week

Project #142: Business Planning and Administrative Support

Volunteers will: Assist with developing a business organizational chart and developing the administrative processes for the Veterans Empowering Veterans Center. Administrative Support for the VEV through on-site service up to three times a week.
Dates and Times: Open

Project #162: Veterans Luncheon

Volunteers will: Provide assistance with weekly veterans luncheon each Thursday
Dates and Times: 9:30am to 2:00pm with 9:30am to 12:00pm being preparation and the lunch 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Other information: Students may volunteer in shifts. Students interested in volunteering must contact the CCJ&SL by Wednesday 12:00 noon each week in order to volunteer for Thursday.

Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab Center

Project #92: Activities at Whispering Pines

Volunteers will: Assist with activities; develop activities; or assist with special events
Date and Time: Monday - Friday 10:00am to 4:30pm
Other information: Must complete a volunteer application, an on-site orientation, and a confidentiality statement

Wisdom Keys Learning Center - Pathways to Success Program

Project #29: Tutoring at Seabrook Recreation Center

Volunteers will: Provide tutoring, homework assistance, character education, and parental training.
Date and Time: Mondays through Thursday; 3:00pm to 5:30pm
Other information: Must attend training and orientation prior to beginning.

Project #31: Saturday Academy at Seabrook Recreation Center

Volunteers will: Provide tutoring, homework assistance, prevention (gangs, pregnancy, drugs) and character education (self-esteem in males)
Date and Time: Third Saturdays of the month; 10:00am to 1:00pm
Other information: The program for males is titled "Achieving the Dream" and the program for females is titled "Fulfilling the Dream"

Project #35: Spanish Tutoring

Volunteers will: Provide Spanish tutoring, homework assistance and character education.
Date and Time: Monday through Thursday 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Other information: Must attend training and orientation before beginning

Project #268: Tutoring of Specials Needs Students

Volunteers will: Work one-on-one with special needs students providing tutoring and homework assistance on various subjects.
Date and Time: Monday - Thursday 3:00pm to 5:30pm

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