Service Opportunities Guide
Volunteer and Service-Learning Center 1605 Old Cafeteria Complex • East Carolina University Telephone 252-328-2735 • Fax 252-328-0139 vslc@ecu.edu • www.ecu.edu/vslc
Table of Contents VSLC Mission .......................................................................................................................................... 3 VSLC Objectives ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Benefits of Service.................................................................................................................................... 3 VSLC Location ......................................................................................................................................... 3 On-line VSLC Registration ................................................................................................................. 4 VSLC Programs ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Distance Education and Service ........................................................................................................ 5 Service-Learning Cut Off Dates ....................................................................................................... 6 Service Opportunities at the NEW Vidant Medical Center................................................... 6 Agency Descriptions and Opportunities ....................................................................................... 7 Animals ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Arts/Sciences ..................................................................................................................................... 7 Campus ................................................................................................................................................. 8 Elderly ................................................................................................................................................... 8 Environment ....................................................................................................................................... 10 Health ................................................................................................................................................... 10 Homelessness/Hunger ................................................................................................................... 13 Human Services ................................................................................................................................ 14 Miscellaneous .................................................................................................................................... 15 National Agencies ............................................................................................................................ 17 Special Population ........................................................................................................................... 18 Youth .................................................................................................................................................... 19
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Our Mission The mission of the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center is to engage students in effective volunteer and service-learning activities in order to strengthen communities, promote an enduring commitment to social responsibility, and enhance the academic experience.
Our Objectives The VSLC believes that service offers a great learning opportunity. We hope that after participating in service activities students will gain: • awareness of community and social issues • respect for diversity in all its forms • personal growth and self-leadership
Benefits of Service The Health Benefits of Volunteering: A Review of Recent Research has found a significant connection between volunteering and good health. The report shows that volunteers have greater longevity, higher functional ability, lower rates of depression and less incidence of heart disease. The report is available by clicking here.
Corporation for National and Community Service, Initials. (2007, May 07). Volunteering produces health benefits. Retrieved from www.nationalservice.gov/
Jenkins Fine Arts Center
Where Is the VSLC? 1605 Old Cafeteria Complex Jarvis Bloxton House
Spilman Erwin
Mamie Jenkins
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Documentation of Service Hours ................................................................................................... 23 The Volunteer and Service-Learning Center is very excited to bring you the first on-line version of the Service Opportunities Guide. Please note that light blue text represents hot links to emails, web sites, maps, and other important information. The symbols are used in the Guide and indicate Walking distance from campus and on an ECU bus route .
Taylor-Slaugh Alumni Cente
Mendenhall Student Center Joyner Library
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VSLC On-line Registration ECU students must register with the VSLC before beginning service activities. Registering covers students under the VSLC’s free liability insurance while doing service. It’s quick and easy to register. 1.
Log into OneStop.
2. Click on Tools and look for Academic Planning.
Distance Education (DE) Students Students participating in distance education service-learning courses must also register with the VSLC before beginning service activities as well as adhere to the service-learning cut off date. See page 3 for more information on these topics. For additional resources and more information on service-learning and
distance education, visit the VSLC website.
3. Under Academic Planning, click on the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center link. 4. Fill out the form.
What is service-learning?
5. Click submit ONCE. A confirmation will appear at the top of the screen when the process is complete.
For more information on service-learning, please visit the Service-Learning Orientation presented by VSLC staff.
Where can DE students serve?
VSLC Programs The VSLC sponsors a number of student and staff led programs that impact the community. For more information on these programs, contact the VSLC or go to www.ecu.edu/vslc.
Adopt-A-Grandparent - A student-led program designed to foster meaningful relationships between ECU students and residents of a local retirement community through one-on-one interaction. For more information, please email ECU.AAG@gmail.com.
The VSLC staff suggests using a number of resources to find your service site. Contacting the agency and scheduling your service hours is your responsibility, but the VSLC staff will provide additional support if needed.
DE Service Sites DE students are encouraged to consult their local newspapers and networks to assist in the search for a service site. Below are links to national organizations with local affiliates. If you are having difficulty finding a site, please VSLC for assistance.
Blood Drives - 1 in 4 people will need blood in their lifetime. Give the gift of life by donating at one of the many oncampus blood drives listed at www.ecu.edu/vslc. Help ECU reach its goal of 3000 units for 2011-2012!
Break Trips - Organized by student leaders, these hands-on service trips coincide with ECU’s Fall Break and Spring Break. Contact Austin Robey at robeyr@ecu.edu for more information.
Campus Kitchen at ECU - An on-campus program that recovers food from campus dining halls, turns it into balanced, nourishing meals, and delivers those meals to the people in our community who need it most. ECU was the first public school in North Carolina to have a Campus Kitchen!
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United Way of America Volunteer Match Idealist Serve.gov Feeding America American Red Cross Boys & Girls Clubs of America
ECU~WRITES - ECU~READS/COUNTS is a tutorial program for emerging readers and counters (K-2), and ECU~WRITES is a pen pal program at two local elementary schools. See page 20 for more details. Fairytale Boutique - A program designed to help young women in Pitt County attend the prom regardless of their financial circumstances. The VSLC collects new and gently used prom and formal gowns, shoes, and accessories that are distributed at no cost to young women in need so they can be the Belle of the Ball.
Give & Go - A campus-wide program to encourage and provide a means for students to donate clothing, household items, and food to be redistributed to those in need. Each year in April, Give & Go boxes are placed in residence halls to collect items for the community. National Day of Service - MLK Day of Service (January 16, 2012). Celebrate service by participating in this large, one-time event. Registration and information coming soon to www.ecu.edu/vslc. Pirate Playtime - A student-led service initiative that places volunteers at various after school programs in the Greenville community to facilitate games and activities for children in attendance. Friday afternoons from 3 pm until 6 pm. For more information, please email pirateplaytime@gmail.com. Holocaust Awareness Day - Holocaust Awareness Day, includes recitation of Holocaust victims’ names from 6 am 6 pm, followed by a remembrance luminary. Students, staff, faculty, and community members are welcome to participate in the reading. Luminaries, baring the names of Holocaust victims, are assembled and placed throughout the University Mall, and lit at dusk by volunteers.
Documenting Service Hours Document your service hours on a service time sheet. You are responsible for documenting your service hours and completing all areas of the sheet. Remember to have the person supervising you at the agency sign your time sheet. Return your service time sheet to the VSLC via fax or as as attached document. It is very important to return your completed time sheets to the VSLC. This way, the VSLC staff can track you service hours and provide you verification letters for employment purposes, scholarships, and graduate or professional school.
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Service-Learning Cut Off Dates...
Agency Descriptions and Opportunities
The VSLC will NOT place service-learners at community partner sites on or after:
• Fall semester - October 15, 2012
• Spring semester - March 22, 2013
BY CATEGORY
Animals
partners and the people and animals they serve. Students who do not begin service-learning hours prior to the cut off
Help Them L.A.S.T. - Love A Sea Turtle New!
Arts/Sciences
dates will have limited options for community partnerships and may be unable to complete their hours.
Kay Sokolovic, 355-7486
John and Nancy Bray, 252-746-4470 5345 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, 28530 atfs@atimeforscience.org · www.atimeforscience.org
The VSLC encourages students to begin service-learning hours early in the semester, prior to fall or spring breaks. Students who begin hours late have fewer learning opportunities, and can cause unnecessary hardship for our community
105 Bishop Dr., Winterville, 28590 loveaseaturtle@suddenlink.net · www.loveaseaturtle.com
New! Service at Vidant Medical Center (formerly Pitt County Memorial Hospital) Serving at Vidant Medical Center is a great opportunity for students to get exposure to careers in health care, build networks with health care providers, and accumulate hours required for admittance to professional schools. Students may volunteer year- round. There are two ways to serve at Vidant Medical Center: 1.
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Volunteers Services - This office is for general volunteering at the hospital. A 50-hour commitment is required per semester. College volunteer application deadlines: Fall – September 15, 2012 and Spring – February 1, 2013. Tje last fall orientation is scheduled for September 26. See page 12 for more information. Center for Learning and Performance - This office works with students in an academic course requiring learning experiences (service-learning, clinical, practicums, internships, etc.). For information regarding requirements and expectations for clinical learning experiences, please visit the Clinical Student Website at www.uhseast.com. You may also submit questions, course information, and learning outcomes as stated in your course syllabus to the following address: ah.student@uhseast.com.
Description: A nonprofit organization dedicated to perserving the world’s sea turtle population, inspiring young people to get involved and providing free hands-on outdoor environmental educational summer camps for local Boys & Girls Clubs students. Service Opportunities: Summer camp mentor/counselors, event planning, grant writing, and one-time events.
A Time for Science
Description: A nature and science learning center dedicated to advancing science literacy and competency by encouraging and supporting student participation in science, engineering, and math competitions. Service Opportunities: Community events, fundraising, property maintenance, camps, and workshops.
How do I serve with this agency? Email Mrs. Sokolovic.
How do I serve with this agency? Email Dr. Bray or Mrs. Bray. Must complete an application and have own transportation.
Humane Society of Eastern Carolina
GO-Science
Katie Benson, 413-7247
3520 Tupper Rd., Greenville 27834 hsecvolunteer@gmail.com · www.HSECarolina.org Description: A nonprofit organization that promotes animal adoptions and responsible pet ownership. Service Opportunities: Exercise and socialize cats and dogs, facilitate adoptions, and assist with marketing/fundraising/special events (planning and implementing). How do I serve with this agency? Email Mrs. Benson. Must complete an application and orientation*. Groups may email for special appointments. *Orientation each month - 2nd Saturday at 1 pm and 3 pm and 3rd Wednesday at 3:30 pm.
Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park Claudia Harrell, 826-3186 1829 Lees Meadow Rd., Scotland Neck, 27874 claudia@shwpark.com · www.shwpark.com Description: A center dedicated to the survival of the world’s waterfowl species in both the wild and in zoological and private collections through conservation, education, research, and planning. Service Opportunities: Clerical, data entry, marketing, landscaping, gift shop attendant, grounds keeping. Must be 18 years of age, enjoy working with animals and outdoors, and be able to lift 50 lbs. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Ms. Harrell, 9 am - 5 pm, M-F. Must complete an application; training with staff required.
Roger Conner, 1-800-919-0824 319 S. Cotanche St., Greenville 27858 volunteer@go-science.org · www.go-science.org Description: A science and technology museum formed to provide a place where children and adults of all ages and abilities are encouraged to develop their full potential through interactive, informal science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities, events, and programming. Service Opportunities: Community programming, special events, fundraising, technology and web development, communications and public relations. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Mr. Conner. Must complete an application at http://www. go-science.org/volunteer and attend an orientation session.
Music Academy of Eastern Carolina Cheryl Stephenson, 353-6232
1400 Red Banks Rd., Greenville, 27858 musicacademyec@gmail.com · www.musicacademyec.org Description: Music Academy is a non-profit community music school offering music instruction and music therapy. Service Opportunities: Event assistance, after school program, clerical, landscaping. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Ms. Stephenson, 10 am - 6 pm, M-F.
Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge Heather White, 551-6947 404 S. Evans Street in Greenville, 27858 heather@pittcountyarts.org · www.pittcountyarts.org
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Service Opportunities: Tutors must have a minimum GPA of a 3.00, successfully completed a min. of 30 semester hours at ECU, must be a full-time ECU student enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of coursework, and earned at least an A in the courses identified for tutoring, and taken those courses at ECU. Tutors must have excellent communication skills and be able to work with students from diverse backgrounds. Previous tutoring experience is valued but not required.
Description: An adult day program for people over the age of 18. Service hours are 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, M-F.
How do I service with this agency? Email tutoring@ecu.edu.
How do I serve with this agency? Contact Ms. Czyz between 9 am - 4 pm, M-F.
Kathryen Carrow, 756-2242/902-4043 2920 Williams Rd., Greenville 27834
Cypress Glen Retirement Community
Description: Assisted living facility whose mission is better quality of life for residents.
Elderly
Carolina House, The
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Campus Kitchen at ECU Elizabeth Corney, 737-1670 1611 Old Cafeteria Complex, Campus corneye@ecu.edu · www.ecu.edu/vslc/campuskitchenECU.cfm Description: A food recovery program that empowers students to recycle food from dining halls, turn those donations into nourishing meals, and deliver those meals to those who need it most. Service Opportunities: Cooking and delivery shifts, food drives, and leadership roles. How do I serve with this agency? Sign-up for shifts at www.ecu.edu/cs-studentlife/volunteer/ campuskitchenECUshifts.cfm. Contact Miss Corney to discuss food drives and leadership opportunities, M-F 9 am - 5 pm.
Campus Recreation and Wellness Mark Parker, 328-6387 128 Student Recreation Center parkerma@ecu.edu www.ecu.edu/cs-studentaffairs/crw/programs/volunteer/index. cfm Description: Diverse service options within a number of recreational activities and program areas. A great place to gain valuable experience and insight into various facets of recreation administration in an energetic, fun, and active setting. Service Opportunities: Special events, exercise partner, intramural sports, wellness, youth activities, and clerical/office work. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Mr. Parker. Must complete an application and attend an orientation session.
Pirate Tutoring Center Elizabeth Coghill, 737-3009 1015Joyner Library, Campus tutoring@ecu.edu · www.ecu.edu/piratetutoringcenter Description: PTC offers ECU students academic skills, assistance, individual study skills assessment and coaching, specialized workshops, and peer tutoring services.
Crystal White, 353-2400 ext. 108 2715 Dickinson Ave., Greenville, 27834 crwhite@brookdale.com www.brookdaleliving.com/carolina-house-of-greenville.aspx Description: Assisted living and memory care community that focuses on intergenerational activities, community outreach, resident satisfaction, and advocacy for the senior population. Service Opportunities: Games, socials, special events, recreational activities, dining services, health informationals, and cultural performances. How do I serve with this agency? Call Ms. White, 9 am - 3 pm, M-F. Must complete an application, self-scheduled orientation session, and have TB skin test within last 90 days.
Council on Aging, Pitt County Gus Benson, 752-1717 ext. 4 4551 County Home Rd., Greenville 27858 gwbenson@pittcoa.com · www.pittcoa.com Description: The Council on Aging strives to improve the quality of life for older Americans through advocacy, services, life enrichment activities, and friendship. Service Opportunities: Deliver Meals on Wheels (1 hr. shifts M-F), Spanish interpretation, home repair, yard work, senior center activities, and administrative. How do I serve with this agency? Call Mr. Benson, 8 am - 5 pm, M-F. Must complete an application and orientation.
Creative Living Center
Suzanne Czyz, 757-3344 901 Staton Rd. Greenville, 27834 creativelivingnc@gmail.com · www.creativelivingc.org
Need 5 hours of Service for Class? Check out the VSLC’s One-Time Calendar of Events!
Service Opportunities: Assist with therapeutic interventions including physical and mental stimulation, arts and crafts, and community integration.
How do I serve with this agency? Call Ms. Staton.
Red Oak Assisted Living
Lauren Harrell, 830-7079 Service Opportunities: 100 Hickory St., Greenville, 27858 Friendly visitation, arts & crafts, recreational activities, evening lwalters@umrh.org and weekend bingo and other activities, fundraising. Service hours: 9-11:30 am and 2-5 pm. Evening or weekend service Description: opportunities available upon request. A multi-phase facility that serves seniors (independent living, assisted living, or Alzheimer’s cottage). Service hours: M-F, 8:45 am - 12 pm & 2 pm -5 pm. Some evening and weekend events. How do I serve with this agency? Call Ms. Carrow, M-F, 8:30 am - 5 pm. Service Opportunities: Friendly visitation, calendar of events, special events, holiday decorating. Senior Games, Pitt County
How do I serve with this agency? Contact Mrs. Harrell. Must complete an application and 45 minute orientation session. 10 hour commitment required (exceptions for groups). On ECU Transit Route - Brown.
Description: Athletic and recreational competition for adults age 55 and over.
Golden Living Center Terry Edwards or Lisa Thomas, 758-4121 2910 MacGregor Downs Rd., Greenville, 27858 terry.edwards@goldenliving.com elizabeth.thomas@goldenliving.com
Rita Roy, 902-1975 4561 County Home Rd., Greenville, 27858 raroy@pittcountync.gov
Service Opportunities: Special events (3 on 3 Basketball Tournament- Oct., SportsFestFebruary, Local Games-April), team practices, clerical.
How do I serve with this agency? Email Ms. Roy, 8 am - 12 noon, M-F. Must complete an application. Description: A skilled nursing facility with focus on short term rehabilitation Service Opportunities: Assist with activities: group programs (bingo, etc.), cooking groups, socials, art, music, and crafts. One-on-one and small group activities (discussions, games, pet-therapy, manicures), Wii program. Special events and seasonal decorating. Weekend service opportunities upon request. Great opportunities for Rehab Shaddowing, OT, PT, Speech and Social Work majors. Will take students needing any number of hours. Great experience with interaction in group events as well as 1:1 interactions. Great expereince for all types of classes. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Ms. Edwards. Must complete and return application prior to attending orientation session and signing confidentiality agreement. Please allot one hour for orientation, which must be completed prior to beginning service hours. Must have TB skin test. Photos with residents are permitted by contacting Ms Edwards. We pride ourselves in being very student friendly. Let us show you the GOLDEN DIFFERENCE. See it, Own it, Solve it and Do it.
Oak Haven Assisted Living Stacy Staton, 752-9210 506 Mattox Rd., Greenville, 27834 Description: An assisted living facility and Alzheimer’s special care unit that empowers its residents to strive for a good life. Service hours: M-F, 10 am - 12 noon and 2 - 4 pm. Service Opportunities: Friendly visitation, exercise, games, arts/crafts, discussion groups
Spring Arbor Walldine McGarvey, 355-7003/830-8800 2097 W. Arlington Blvd., Greenville, 27834 Description: A 24-hour residential assisted living house. Spring Arbor also operates an Alzheimer’s special care cottage. Service Opportunities: Friendly visitation, arts & crafts, recreational activities, special events. No evening or weekend service opportunities. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Ms. McGarvey to schedule any service hours, 10 am - 12 noon or 2-5 pm, M-F and leave name and phone number.
_ Sterling House of Greenville Jessica Ashe, 758-9155 2105 W. Arlington Blvd., Greenville, 27834 jashe@brookdaleliving.com www.brookdaleliving.com/sterling-house-of-greenville-nc.aspx Description: An assisted living and residential care community. Service Opportunities: Friendly visitation, arts & crafts, recreational activities, special events, decorating, bingo, and reading. Weekly shopping and dining outings.
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Looking for Leaders
A hospice care company that provides services throughout eastern and central North Carolina through a network of local offices in Greenville, Goldsboro, Kinston, Rocky Mount, Washington, and Wilson.
Seeking creative, energetic, self-motivated students....
Service Opportunities: Friendly visitation, respite care, home visits, programs at facilities in Greenville (Carolina House, Oak Haven Assisted Living, Red Oak Assisted Living, Sterling House, and Spring Arbor), community events, monthly craft nights and activities, and wish granting.
Programs like Campus Kitchen, Pirate Playtime, and T.R.I.P.S. wouldn’t exist without leadership from students like you! If you’re looking to build your resume and gain valuable experience, talk to the VSLC staff about one of our student-led programs today.
How do I serve with this agency? Email or call Mrs. Graham, 8 am - 5 pm, M-F. Must complete an application, TB skin test, 12 hour training, and criminal background check. Must have own transportation.
Eastern Carolina Injury Prevention Program
Environment
Friends of Greenville Greenways (FROGGS) Volunteer Coordinator froggsgreenville@gmail.com · www.froggs.org Description: FROGGS prepares and distributes information about the benefits of sidewalks, bike trails, parks, and other green corridors throughout the city of Greenville. The group also plans and hosts Greenway Fun Day and other events each year. Service Opportunities: Marketing, fundraising, event planning, special events, graphic and website design.
Description: Program that devises and implements projects to alleviate injury in eastern North Carolina including new services for Hispanic families. Go to www.uhseast.com and search for ECIPP.
Claudia Harrell, 826-3186 1829 Lees Meadow Rd., Scotland Neck, 27874 claudia@shwpark.com · www.shwpark.com Description: A center dedicated to the survival of the world’s waterfowl species in both the wild and in zoological and private collections through conservation, education, research, and planning. Service Opportunities: Clerical, data entry, marketing, landscaping, gift shop attendant, grounds keeping. Must be 18 years of age, enjoy working with animals and outdoors, and be able to lift 50 lbs. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Ms. Harrell, 9 am - 5 pm, M-F. Must complete an application; training with staff required.
How do I serve with this agency? Email. Must be an independent and product driven individual.
Health Pamlico Tar River Foundation Kelly Jochim, 946-7211 108 Gladden St., Washington, 27889 kelly@ptrf.org · www.ptrf.org Description: The Pamlico Tar River Foundation (PTRF) continues a 30+ year tradition of monitoring and protecting the river through education of individuals and groups, advocacy for enforcement of existing laws and the development of new legislation, and conducting research that monitors and evaluates the health of the river while promoting environmental justice. Service Opportunities: River clean ups, monthly water quality testing, special events, fundraising, mailings, distribution of educational information How do I serve with this agency? Contact Ms. Jochim.
Carolina Pregnancy Center Kathy Kucera, 757-0003
1012 Charles Blvd., Greenville, 27858 (next to Sheetz) cpc@carolinapregnancycenter.org www.carolinapregnancycenter.org Description: This agency reaches out to young women and men who find themselves in an unplanned pregnancy situation by providing peer support, referrals, limited medical support, and baby and maternity items. Service Opportunities: Bulk mailings, clerical, basic office maintenance and assistance. How do I serve with this agency? Email Ms. Kucera. Office hours-8:30 am 4:30 pm, M-F.
Community Home Care and Hospice
Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park
Kelley Graham 321-1528 3740 S. Evans St., Greenville, 27834 kelley.graham@community-companies.com www.communityhch.com
Service Opportunities: Child safety programs: child passenger safety, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety and fire prevention.
Service Opportunities: Website management, PR/marketing, graphic design, health screenings, health and safety education, special event preparation, English to Spanish translation, database construction and management. How do I serve with this agency? Email Ms. Tutor
Health Campaign
Rovanda Bradford, 919-689-2320, 919-394-7556 rbradford@marchofdimes.com · www.getfolic.com
Description: Organization’s objective is to reduce birth defects in eastern NC through education measures encouraging Preconception Health Care for women of childbearing age.
How do I serve with this agency? Email Mrs. Walston, 8 am - 5 pm, M-F.
Service Opportunities: Small group presentations and other special events. This is a wonderful experience for those interested in a health-related career.
Family Support Network - Eastern North Carolina
How do I serve with this agency? Email Ms. Bradford. Must complete 1 hour training.
Brenda Boberg, 328-9332 2780-B Dickinson Ave., Greenville, 27834 fsnenc@gmail.com · www.fsnenc.org
Description: A parent-to-parent support program designed to provide emotional support and resource information for families of children with developmental, physical or medical needs and families who have experienced the death of a child. Service Opportunities: Special projects based around the Festival of Trees as well as clerical. How do I serve with this agency? Contact FSN-ENC at 328-9332.
J.D.R.F. (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) Kelly Fleming or Bradford Brady 7721 Six Forks Rd., Suite 136 Raleigh, NC 27615 Kfleming@jdrf.org · bbrady@jdrf.org www.jdrf.org/triangle
Description: NCAI works to identify and address the health and safety risks of farmers, foresters, fishers, their families, and communities. An inter-institutional UNC institute, located at ECU’s West Research Campus. Our collaborative partnership includes the agricultural community, universities, business, health care organizations, governmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations.
Ellen Walston, 847-8688 Doctor’s Park #2, Greenville, 27835 ewalston@pcmh.com North Carolina Preconception (March of Dimes)
Read about our programs at ecu.edu/vslc.
How do I serve with this agency? Contact Ms. Duncan 9 am - 5 pm, M-F. Must complete orientation checklist and session (schedule between 9 am - 4 pm M-F), have a TB skin test, and background check. Modest dress required (no short shorts, low cut shirts, form fitting clothing).
Robin Tutor 1157 VOA Site C Rd. Greenville, 27834 tutorr@ecu.edu · www.ncagromedicine.org
Palliative Care Susan Redding, 847-0868 Doctor’s Park #5, Greenville, 27835 sredding@vidanthealth.com Description: Working with patients with advanced disease and their loved ones witha focus on providing holistic care. Address goal setting, symptom management and the challenges of identifying and addressing spiritual, emotional and psychosocial burdens of disease. Service hours: 9 am - 5pm M-F, some evenings until 9:30 pm as well as some weekends. Service Opportunities: Music therapy, arts/crafts, graphic arts, comfort cart, events, patient visitation, general clerical. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Mrs. Redding. Must complete application and orientation at Vidant Medical Center..
Description: The Walk to Cure Diabetes is the major fundraiser for JDRF with 85% of funds going directly toward research to cure type 1 diabetes. Service Opportunities: Assistance with large fundraisers in the Spring 2012 and the Walk to Cure Diabetes (March, 2012).
Pitt County Coalition on Substance Abuse
Margaret Blackman, 321-1481 107 Louis St., Greenville, 27858 acall2action@gmail.com · www.pcsacweb.org Description: To build a community in which youth reject tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs, and anyone can find help
How do I serve with this agency? Email Ms. Fleming or Mr.. Brady.
Service Opportunities: Assist with prevention programs, creating videos for cable TV related to substance abuse prevention, collect data, lead focus groups, marketing.
North Carolina Agromedicine Institute
How do I serve with this agency?
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REAL Crisis Center
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Tracy Kennedy or Niekie Simo, 758-4357 1011 Anderson St., Greenville, 27858 tskennedy@embarqmail.com or niekierealcrisis@yahoo.com www.realcrisis.org Description: The Center operates on a 24-hour basis to accommodate the need for free, confidential counseling. The Center also provides referral services and assistance programs including Crisis Intervention, Dial-A-Teen, Rape Crisis and Suicide Intervention Service Opportunities: Crisis Counselors, fundraising assistance, special events. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Ms. Kennedy 8 am - 5 pm, M-F. Must complete application and training class for Crisis Counselors only (check website for times (6-8 pm) and dates - usually begin 3 weeks after the start of each semester).
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ReStart, Inc. Eric Foushee 2602 Courtier Dr., Greenville, 27834 e.foushee@restartcare.com · www.restarthumanservices.com Description: ReStart provides comprehensive substance abuse and behavioral health services to eastern North Carolina. Service Opportunities: Tutors and special events. How do I serve with this agency? Email Mr. Foushee, M-F.
Stroke ID Program Terry Congleton, 847-0162 Doctor’s Park #5, Greenville, 27835 tconglet@vidanthealth.com · www.stroke.pcmh.com Description: The Stroke Risk Identification Program is a stroke prevention program that focuses on risk identification through stroke screening, community education and awareness of stroke warning signs, symptoms, and response to the onset of stroke symptoms. Service Opportunities: 20 hour minimum required. Assist with screening in Pitt County and UHS areas. Stations include: registration, health assessment, lab/clinical, blood pressure, and counseling. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Ms. Congleton. Professional attire, no jeans. Travel required.
3HC Home Health and Hospice Wanda Smiley, 910-385-8605 1880 W. Arlington Blvd., Greenville, 27834 wsmiley@3hc.org · www.3hc.org Description: A community-based, not-for-profit agency treating hospice patients with compassionate care.
Fall Blood Drives:
Sept. 6- Bloodmobile Sept. 12- Jarvis Hall Sept. 14- Bloodmobile Sept. 18- VSLC Lobby Sept. 25- Health 1000 Sept. 27- TBD Oct. 2- MSC Social Room Oct. 4- Brody School of Med. Oct. 10- Bloodmobile Oct. 11- Jones Hall Oct. 24- The Murphy Center Oct. 30- VSLC Lobby Nov. 7- Jarvis Hall Nov. 8- Greene Hall Nov. 14- Tau Kappa Epsilon Nov. 27- MSC Social Room Nov. 29- White Hall Dec. 11- Brody School of Med.
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Contact Ms. Rutan. Must complete an application (on-line) and orientation (fall and spring, Friday at 2 pm; varies with summer camp sessions).
How do I serve with this agency? Email or call Ms. Smiley. Application, training, drug testing, TB skin test, and background check required.
Homelessness/Hunger
Vidant Medical Center
(formerly Pitt Co. Memorial Hosptial)
Red line Bus
Jennifer Congleton or Jennifer Peak, 847-4491 2100 Stantonsburg Rd., Greenville, 27834 jconglet@vidanthealth.com or jpeak@vidanthealth.com www.vidanthealth.com/pittcounty/dynamic-detail.aspx?id=397 Description: A volunteer at Vidant Medical Center explores the healthcare field as a career choice while receiving work experience and job skills. All volunteers receive: free parking, a free meal per 4 hour shift, discounted wellness programs, letter of recommendation after completion of program and more! 50 hour commitment. is required. Students interested in volunteering at the Vidant Wellness Center must apply through Volunteer Services. Service Opportunities: Healthcare, transport patients, clerical - especially during holiday breaks. How do I serve with this agency? Email Ms. Congleton or Ms. Peak. Must complete an application, criminal background check, immunization verification, and orientation session, (usually twice a month - times/days vary). Sept., 30, 2012 deadline for applications for Fall 2012 and Jan. 31, 2013 deadline for applications for Spring 2013.
United Hospice - Farmville
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina at Greenville, The Angel Ray, 752-4996 ext.2302 497 W. 9th St., Greenville, 27834 raya@foodbankcenc.org · www.foodbankcenc.org Description: A nonprofit organization that provides food to people at risk of hunger in 34 counties in central and eastern North Carolina. In 2009-2010, the Food Bank of Centeral & Eastern NC at Greenville distributed more than 7,767,259 pounds of food to a network of 152 partner agencies including food pantries, shelters, soup kitchens, and group homes. Volunteers at the Greenville branch donated 22,057 hours during the fiscal year 2009-2010. This is equivalent to approximately 10 full-time employees. Service Opportunities: Warehouse assistant, Kids Day volunteer, food drive host, speakers bureau, and much more. Must wear close toed shoes and clothing appropriate for warehouse work. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Mrs. Ray, 8 am - 4 pm, T-F and complete an application. Student may utilize SafeRide for after hours transportation.
Food Education & Distribution Center Rudy Burdett,754-2222 1301 Cotanche St., Greenville, 27834
Pam Adams, 272-753-7741 3723 W. Wilson St., Farmville, 27828 Description: PAdams@UHS-Pruitt.com www.uhs-pruitt.com The Food Education and Distribution Center provides food to low income families and individuals to supplement their grocery needs, and meets the special needs of the elderly by distributing Description: food on a monthly basis. To provide compassionate care to terminally ill patients and their families. Service Opportunities: Food pantry - stocking shelves, packing boxes, and some delivery. Service Opportunities: First Saturday of each month from 11 am - 1 pm. Groups also Phone calls/letters, arts and crafts, direct patient care visits, and encouraged to adopt-a-family and conduct food drives. bereavement care. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Ms. Adams. Must complete application, orientation, and 8 hour training as well as submit to a background check, drug screen, and TB skin test.
How do I serve with this agency? Contact Mr. Burdett, 8 am - 3 pm, M-F.
Victory Junction Camp, The
Corey Emerson, 252-758-2947 210 E. 14th St., Greenville, NC 27858 coreye@habitatpittco.org · www.habitatpittco.org
Claire Rutan, 336-498-9055 4500 Adam’s Way, Randleman, NC 27317 crutan@victoryjunction.org · www.victoryjunction.org Description: The Victory Junction Gang Camp enriches the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun, and empowering in a safe, medically sound environment. Randleman is located 178 miles (3 hours) from Greenville. Service Opportunities: Cabin counselor (summer - week long commitment; fall and spring - weekend commitment), kitchen staff and support staff (maintenance, office, housekeeping). How do I serve with this agency?
Habitat for Humanity
DESCRIPTION: A Christian-based home building ministry that provides homes for and with the help of approved low-income families who are in need of simple, decent, and affordable housing. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: Construction opportunities and ReStore opportunities available-ReStore includes: assisting customers, sorting merchandise, loading/unloading merchandise, some light cleaning. HOW DO I SERVE WITH THIS AGENCY? Contact Ms. Emerson to schedule a brief orientation.
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15 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church - Food Pantry Ann Harrison, 752-3482 401 E. 4th St., Greenville, 27858 www.stpaulsepiscopal.com/communityoutreach/foodpantry.html Description: To provide food for those in need on a weekly basis. Service Opportunities: Packing bags, distributing food, moving boxes, organizing donated items. Every TH (1-3 pm and 3-5 pm). How do I serve with this agency? Call Ms. Harrison.
www. pittliteracy.org Description: To improve the reading, writing, and English speaking skills of Pitt County adults through trained volunteer tutors in one-on-one and small group settings. Service Opportunities: Tutors (Basic Literacy and ESL) - minimum 1.5 hours per week commitment, office assistant, computer facilitators. How do I serve with this agency? Email Miss Matthews, 9 am - 5 pm, M-F. Tutors must successfully complete 8 hour training and background check. Business casual attire.
Mediation Center of Eastern Carolina
Human Services
Center for Family Violence Prevention Sara Munzer, 758-4400 Ms. Thomas, 754-2495 (My Sister’s Closet, only) 823 S. Evans St., Greenville, 27834 smunzer@c4fvp.org Description: Organization that provides comprehensive domestic violence services to individuals and families. Service Opportunities: Clerical, special events/projects, retail (My Sister’s Closet), community education, children’s services, and independent projects. How do I serve with this agency? Service-learners contact Mrs. Munzer, 8:30 am - 5 pm, M-F. For volunteers wishing to work with My Sister’s Closet, contact Ms. Thomas, 10 am - 6 pm, M-F.
Literacy Volunteers - Pitt County Theresa Barefield or Mandi Matthews, 353-6578 105-A E. Arlington Blvd., Greenville, 27858 theresa@pittliteracy.org · amanda@pittliteracy.org
Casey Ryan, 758-0268 ext. 110 400 W. 5th St., Greenville, 27834 cryan@mceconline.org · www.mceconline.org Description: A nonprofit organization offering mediation and conflict resolution services. Service Opportunities: Mediators, Teen Court Program, jury monitoring, special events. How do I serve with this agency? Call Ms. Ryan, 8:30 am - 5 pm, M-F. Must complete an application, background check, and training.
8am-5pm). Floating volunteers to help with warehouse sorting of food, packing food boxes, and miscellaneous needs. Food drive volunteers. Disaster relief as needed. Christmas Season: Volunteer bell ringers Nov-Dec. (M-F 10am8pm). Christmas Distrubution of toys (Mid December). Christmas Toy and Food Drives.
Mandi Stewart, 756-3388 2337 Dickenson Ave., Greenville 27834 mandi_9_20@yahoo.com · www.salvationarmycarolinas.org Description: A faith-based international movement, based on the message of the Bible, motivated by the love of God, and in missions to meet practical and spritual human needs without discrimination of any population. Service Opportunities: Year Round: Store volunteers to sort and distribute clothes( M-F
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Travel with T.R.I.P.S. over spring break and you could restore a white sand beach by day, and watch the sunset from a kayak by night. You could plant trees in the morning, and hike on the Appalachian Trail in the evening. No matter which trip you take, you’ll explore new places, meet new people, build your resume, and help a community in need. Learn more at ecu.edu/vslc.
Give2theTroops - NEW LOCATION!
How do I serve with this agency? Contact Mrs. Stewart at 252-756-3388.
Barbara Whitehead, 321-8227 249 E. 3rd. Street, Ayden, 28513 (beside the Maxway) barbara@give2thetroops.org · www.give2thetroops.org
United Way of Pitt County
Description: Organization collects items to pack into care packages and send to deployed troops around the world in every branch of the service. Operating hours: M & TH, 2:30 - 6:00 pm , Sat., 9 am - 12 noon. Special hours available for groups.
Leona Weissman, 758-1604 ext. 212 Adrian Cox, 758-1604 ext. 201 226 W. 8th St., Suite B., Greenville, 27835 lweissman@uwpcnc.org or acox@uwpcnc.org · www.uwpcnc.org Description: United Way of Pitt County is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization that seeks to advance the common good by focusing on the keys to a good life – education, income, health, and neighbors helping neighbors. Service Opportunities: Coordinating and assisting with outreach programs and events as well as providing assistance for our annual campaign. How do I serve with this agency? Complete an application (on-line) and email Ms. Cox.
Salvation Army
How do I serve this agency? Email Mrs. Strickland. Looking for students with an interest or passion for cause.
Miscellaneous
District Attorney’s Office - Beaufort County Ruth Spruill, 940-4061 111 W. 2nd St., Washington, 27889 ruth.m.spruill@nccourts.org Description: The DA’s Office provides volunteers with real courtroom and legalrelated experience. Hours 8:30 am - 5 pm, M-F. Service Opportunities: Clerk for DA, clerical, errands, and filing. Professional dress code (jacket and tie) strickly enforced. How do I serve with this agency? Email Ms. Spruill.
Eastern NC Stop Human Trafficking Now Pam Strickland encstophumantrafficking@gmail.com www.encstophumantrafficking.org Description: We empower our community to reduce Human Trafficking by: *Educating citizens about the reality of Sex Trafficking and Labor Trafficking in Eastern North Carolina and around the world. *Expanding local markets for Fairly Traded items produced without coerced of exploitative labor practices. *Encouraging legislators, law enforcement, and the public to contribute to the fight to end Human trafficking. Service Opportunities: Special events (5K/Walk to Stop Human Trafficking Sept 8, ECU campus walk in April 2013), speakers bureau, tables on campus, planning events on campus, start a campus anti-Human Trafficking group, visit/call/write/email legislators about Human Trafficking legislation.
Service Opportunities: Fundraising, packing boxes, letter writing, collection drives. How do I serve this agency? Email Ms. Whitehead at Barbwh72@aol.com.
Joseph Provision Janice Tyson Wolf or Sherry Garris, 917-2967 2111-H Dickinson Ave., Greenville, 27834 jtysonwolf@suddenlink.net or sherry_garris@yahoo.com www.josephprovisions.org/ Description: A humanitarian organization dedicated to bringing help and hope to those in need by providing food, clothing, donated furniture and cars. Service Opportunities: Working with clients on Saturdays from 10 am - 4 pm; clerical, data entry, inventorying; shopping for, stocking, and bagging food; merchandising of clothing; designing health and nutrition programs; website maintenance; working in the “Common Ground” community garden; working with our outreach program “Adopt-a-Block” to organize community captains and to deliver food to seniors; working to get financial donations and/or donations of goods or services. How do I serve this agency? Contact Ms. Tyson Wolf or Ms. Garris, after 1 pm, M-F. Please leave a message and they will contact you.
McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge David Roscoe, 252-695-6143 930-A Wellness Dr., Greenville, 27834 david.roscoe@cancer.org · www.cancer.org Description: The American Cancer Society McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge offers lodging at no cost for cancer patients being treated in the Greenville area. Service Opportunities: Receptionist, general cleaning, arts & crafts, gardening, hosting game nights, special events, groups preparing evening meals, and fundraising. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Mr. Roscoe. Must complete an application.
O’Pharros Foundation, The Syvera O’Pharrow, 919-641-1905 Greenville, 27834 sopharrow@opharrosfoundation.org
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OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
kendra.windley@heart.org · www.americanheart.org
Description: The O’Pharros Foundation is dedicated to offering a variety of programs and services designed to facilitate economic growth, inpsire and empower young lives, and enhance the quality of life of economically challeged people living in rural areas, small towns, and emerging communities.
HOW DO I SERVE WITH THIS AGENCY? Contact Mrs Brittle or Mrs. Leggett to sign-up for a meal.
Description: A non-profit, voluntary health organization that participates in year-round activities to educate the public and raise funds.
How do I serve with this agency? Email Ms. O’Pharrow. Must complete an application and orientation.
_______ Pitt County Sheriff’s Office - Project Safe Neighborhoods Desha Lane, 902-2776 PO Box 528, Greenville, 27835 dnlane@pittcountync.gov
MATH
Service Opportunities: On-going programs, one-time events, grant writing, event planning, tutoring, nutrition, arts/crafts, and recreation.
HELPING KIDS LEARN AND LANGUAGE SKILLS
SINCE 2006
ECU
READS. WRITES. COUNTS.
Uptown Greenville Bianca Shoneman, 551-8400 301 S. Evans St., Ste. 101 Greenville, 27858 bianca@uptowngreenville.com · www.uptowngreenville.com Description: Est. 1995 to develop plans and implement actions necessary to revitalize and restore economic stability to the uptown Greenville Business district, organize and sponsor events that bring people to the Uptown are, promote the district through and and work with the city and ECU to revitalize the area. Service Opportunities: Freeboot Friday (fall 2011) and Umbrella market (until Sept. 2011), data collection, data entry, special events such as holiday events, First Friday Art Walks.
How do I serve this agency? Email Mrs. Shonmen, M-TH, 9 am - 2 pm.
Description: To educate the community regarding Project Safe Neighborhoods and gun possession laws and also encourage reporting of gun crimes. Hoops & Hope Basketball program is designed to targeted, at-risk youth in Pitt County.
Washington County Chamber of Commerce Jennifer Arnold, 252-793-4804 701 Washington St., Plymouth, 27962 chamber@washconc.org · www.chamberofwashingtoncounty.com
Service Opportunities: Clerical, special projects, and officiating, coaching or statistician for youth basketball (April-July). How do I serve with this agency? Call Ms. Lane.
DESCRIPTION: An organization that supports, represents, and presents its membership to enhance commerce and the quality of life for all in and around Washington County.
TRiO Program at Pitt Community College
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: Event planning, clerical/receptionist, fundraising.
_______ Nicholas Vick or Jamelle Moore Warren Building, Suite 1306, 1986 Pitt Tech Rd., Winterville, 27590 nvick@email.pittcc.edu or jamore@email.pittcc.edu Description: Tutoring at-risk community college students
HOW DO I SERVCE WITH THIS AGENCY? Email Ms. Arnold.
National Agencies
Service Opportunities: Tutoting in subjects of English (composition and literature) , math (MATH 1065 and pre-calculus), and basic physics, chemistry, biology, anatomy, sociology, accounting, and psychology. Tutors must have a 3.0+ overall GPA and “B” or better average in the class tutoring. Clerical help also needed. How do I serve with this agency? Email Mr. Vick or Mrs. Moore. Must complete application and interview as well as provide unofficial transcript. Tutoring scheduled by appointment M-F, primarily 10 am to 2 pm.
The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice and UHS Hospice Services Angelina Brittle or Nancy Leggett, 847-1230 920 Wellness Drive, Greenville, 27834 angelina.brittle@pcmh.com or nancy.leggett@pcmh.com dESCRIPTION: The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice provides a home away from home, where patients and their families can be together as hospice staff work to stabilize a patient’s symptoms while providing comfort and support. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: Bring home-cooked meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) to the facility for patients and families or provide donations of snacks and goodies to the patients and their families. THERE ARE NO HOSPICE VOLUNTEER
American Cancer Society
Join ECU~READS. WRITES or COUNTS and in as little as 30 minutes a week, you could help local youth develop the reading and math skills they need for a brighter future.
Service Opportunities: Clerical, desktop publishing, errands, event preparations (September and February are heavy event prep times). How do I serve with this agency? Contact Ms. Windley, 8:30 am - 5 pm, M-F.
American Red Cross Blood Services Kaitlyn Bailey, 758-1140, 252-375-5757 cell 700 Cromwell Dr., Greenville, 27858 baileyk@usa.redcross.org · www.weneedblood.org Description: Blood Service Division of the American Red Cross. Eastern North Carolina Donor Center hours of operation: Tues. and Thurs. 1-7 pm, Wed. and Sat., 9 am-3 pm. Service Opportunities: Blood drive sponsorship opportunities available (for individuals or group), donate blood, blood drive assistants (registration and serve refreshments) or Donor Center receptionist. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Mrs. Bailey for on-campus blood drives and other service opportunities 8 am - 5 pm, M-F.
American Red Cross - Pitt County Chapter Summer Woodard, 355-3800 312 E.10th St., Greenville, 27858 Description: A national agency dedicated to helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies through community education, health and safety services, and disaster training. Service Opportunities: Become a First Aid, CPR, or Disaster Instructor, assist in training youth in the BAT/FACT programs, presentations for the Red Cross, special events, fundraising, and clerical.
Amy Foss, 695-9028 930-B Wellness Dr., Greenville, 27834 amy.foss@cancer.org · www.cancer.org
How do I serve with this agency? Contact Mrs. Woodard, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, M-TH. Must complete an application, training, and background check prior to service.
Description: Nonprofit community based organization dedicated to fighting cancer by funding research, providing education, and serving cancer patients and their families.
Ronald McDonald House
Service Opportunities: Clerical/administrative tasks including bulk mailings, putting together packets, data entry, sorting and organizing donations, preparing for/assisting with local Relay For Life fundraising events. Assistance needed most January-April How do I serve with this agency? Email Ms. Foss, 8 am - 5 pm, M-F. Must complete an application and be able to work independently. No hands-on contact with cancer patients available.
American Heart Association Kendra Windley 3219 Landmark St., Unit 9, Greenville, 27834
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Cathy Ahlschlager, 847-9127 529 Moye Blvd., Greenville, 27834 rmhcathy@suddenlinkmail.com · www.rmhenc.com Description: RMH provides a temporary home for families with children recieving medical treatment. Service Opportunities: Fundraising, cooking meals, and housekeeping. How do I serve with this agency? Email Mrs. Ahlschlager. For on-going volunteers, there is a 10 hour minimum service requirement. Must complete an application, orientation and background check before service can begin. This process may take two weeks. For cooking meals, please visit our website and sign-up for a day to cook a meal as well as recipe suggestions. Students may utilize SafeRide for after hours transportation.
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19 The Blind Center’s mission is to assist blind and visually impaired individuals to remain as independent as possible. Please call prior to visiting.
The Dream Factory Laurel Cook, 910-526-5756 PO Box 3557 Greenville, 27836 laurelmiriyah@gmail.com · www.dreamfactoryincncg.org
How do I serve with this agency? Email Mrs. Waters, 10 am - 4 pm, M-TH. Must schedule an appointment to complete an application and orientation.
Lara Brickhouse, 756-4181 or 919-389-2723 PCSAdaptedPE@gmail.com · www.PCSAdaptedPE.weebly.com Description: Work collaboratively with physical education teachers and exceptional children’s teachers to provide quality specially designed physical education to students with cognitive and/or physical disabilities throughout Pitt County Schools.
Special Populations ARC of Pitt County
Greg Rubel, 756-1056 2408 S. Charles Blvd Suite 1, Greenville, 27858 arcpitt@embarqmail.com · www.arcpittnc.org
Service Opportunities: Work one-on-one with students with special needs during physical education class at elementary, middle, and high schools throughout Pitt County. Some schools within walking distance.
Description: To “assure through advocacy, support, and education that people with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to pursue the best possible quality of life.”
How do I serve this agency? Call or text Ms. Brickhouse. Must be reliable, enthusiastic, and have an open mind.
RHA Howell Center - Group Homes
Service Opportunities: Clerical, special projects and events, website management.
Jill Liles, 327-2062 jliles@rhanet.org
How do I serve this agency? Contact Mr. Rubel.
1913 Forest Hill Dr., Greenville, 27858 - Boys’ home 323 King George Dr., Greenville, 27858 - Girls’ home
Boy’s Home
A Small Miracle
Julie Brinson, 439-0431 2406 Charles Blvd., Greenville, 27858 julie.brinson@asmallmiracleinc.com www.asmallmiracleinc.com · www.myecbl.com
Description: An agency dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with developmental, cognitive, and intellectual disabilities and their families by providing support, services, education, and compassion as we assist them to build and maintain happy, fulfilling, and productive lives. Service Opportunities: Exceptional Community Baseball team assistants needed for each game (one per player - Fall, Sept - Oct and Spring, April - June), scrapbooking projects, newsletter, special events, programming art/craft lessons, music therapy, and fitness/exercise. Volunteer opportunities, other than baseball, does not include working oneon-one with individuals with special needs. How do I serve this agency? Email Ms. Brinson.
Service Opportunities: One-on-one assistance, clerical.
Service Opportunities: Summer and/or semester commitments assisting riders or leading horses in lessons, general barn or ground maintenance, special events, and horse care. Horse experience not required for sidewalkers. How do I serve this agency? Contact Ms. Moran. Must complete an application and training session. Check website for training session dates.
Special Olympics Deirtra Crandol or Scott Lineberger, 329-4541 Jaycee Park Office, 2000 Cedar Ln., Greenville, 27858 dcrandol@greenvillenc.gov or slineberger@greenvillenc.gov Description: Athletic and recreational events for individuals with disabilities. Service Opportunities: Special events, coaches, and fitness programs. How do I serve this agency? Email Ms. Crandol, 8 am - 5 pm, M-F. Must complete a Special Olympics NC volunteer screening form and training.
Description: Group Homes provide residential services as well as a safe environment to learn independent living skills to six girls and six boys with mental and developmental issues.
United Cerebral Palsy CopyMatic
Service Opportunities: Available after 4 pm M-F, holidays, and weekends basic interaction and leisure activities with the girls and boys (games, sports, nail painting, etc), general maintenance, fundraising. Great for Psyc, OT, Rehab, and Special Ed majors.
Description:
How do I serve with this agency? Email Ms. Liles, M-F. Must complete and return application prior to orientation, wear appropriate attire, and serve a minimum of 20 hours before time sheets signed. TB skin test and criminal back ground check required.
RHA Howell Center - Tar River Crystal Garman, 758-1101 500 Sean Dr., Greenville, 27834 cgarman@rhanet.org
Blind Center, The
Description: The Center was designed to create a warm, homelike environment for children while providing necessary medical and habitative services. Children are medically fragile. Hours: M-Sun, 9 am - 9 pm.
Deborah Waters, 946-6208 219-221 Harvey St., Washington, 27889 theblindcenter@aol.com · www.theblindcenter.org
Service Opportunities: Special events (birthday & holiday parties), reading to children, and activities throughout the week. Bilingual opportunities.
Description:
How do I serve with this agency?
How do I serve this agency? Call Ms. Chandler, 8 am - 4 pm, M-F. Speak with Ms. Chandler regarding privacy policies of employees.
Description: Therapeutic riding for physically, emotionally, and mentally handicapped children and adults.
Pitt Co. Schools Specially Designed P.E.
How do I serve with this agency? Email or call Miss Cook for a volunteer application.
Rocking Horse Ranch Therapeutic Riding
Linda Moran, 752-0153 1721 Blue Banks Farm Rd., Greenville, 27834 info@rhrnc.com · www.rhrnc.com
Service Opportunities: Assistance needed to help plan, organize, and fulfill dreams as well as with fundraising activities and events.
A nonprofit supportive employment program operated by United Cerebral Palsy. Individuals with disabilities are employed in the Quick Copy Shop, a printing and copying center serving the needs of businesses and individuals. Hours of operation M-F, 8 am - 4 pm.
Service Opportunities: Arts & crafts, games, special events, reading (M-TH, 10 am - 4 pm).
Description: A national non-profit charity that grants dreams to children with critical and chronic illness.
Not Accepting Volunteers Until March 1, 2012. Contact Mrs. Garman, 9 am - 4 pm, M-F. Must complete and return application prior to orientation, wear appropriate attire, and serve a minimum of 20 hours before time sheets signed. TB skin test required.
Nancy Chandler, 695-6155 200 W. 4th St., Greenville, 27834
Youth
Boys & Girls Club of Pitt County - Ayden
Robert Ellis, 746-6001 108 2nd St., Ayden, 28513 robert@bgcpitt.org · www.bgcpitt.org/our-clubs/ayden-unit.html Description: Nonprofit organization that serves youth ages 6-18. Hours: M-F, 2:30 - 6 pm. Service Opportunities: Tutors, mentors, computer instruction, recreational activities, special projects. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Mr. Ellis. Must complete an application and orientation.
Boys & Girls Club of Pitt County - Farmville
Trisha Bland, 753-8792 3443 Park St., Farmville, 27828 trisha@bgcpitt.org www.bgcpitt.org/our-clubs/farmville-unit.html
One, two, three, play! Pirate Playtime provides local youth with fun, safe, organized opportunities to play. Each Friday, Pirate Playtime volunteers go to a different after school program to facilitate activities that teach teamwork and problem solving, and help children release energy and build self-esteem. Email pirateplaytime@gmail.com to learn more.
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Boys & Girls Club of Pitt County - Jarvis
Heather Joyner 252-752-3101 ext. 322 501 S. Washington Street, Greenville, N.C. 27858 heather@bgcpitt.org · www.bgcpitt.org/our-clubs/jarvis-unit.html Description: Nonprofit organization that serves youth ages 6-18. Hours: M-F 2:30 - 6:00 pm Summer Hours 9 am - 6 pm. Service Opportunities: Tutors, mentors, computer instruction, arts & crafts, recreational activities, guest speakers, special projects. How do I serve with this agency? Email Ms. Joyner M-F and make an appointment. Must complete an application, background check and volunteer orientation training before beginning service.
Boys & Girls Club of Pitt County Grady White Boats/E.R. Lewis Family Unit Sandra Tripp, 752-0721 475 Old Belvoir Hwy., Greenville, 27834 stripp@bgcpitt.org www.bgcpitt.org/our-clubs/north-greenville-unit.html Description: Nonprofit organization that serves youth ages 6-18. Operating hours - M-F, 2 - 6:30 pm. Summer hours 9 am - 6 pm.
309 W. 9th St., Greenville, 27834 lgrandy@bhclc.org · www.buildinghopenc.org Description: Building Hope is a faith-based after school program designed to help young children and families become successful by developing the spiritual and educational skills to overcome economic and cultural hardships and hindrances of life. Service hours: M-F, after school program in Greenville, 2:30 - 5:30 pm. After school program in Farmville, 3:30 - 6 pm. ReCycle, job training program, Saturday morning 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. Service Opportunities: Mentors, recreational activities, tutors (math and reading), special events. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Mrs. Grandy, 8 am -5 pm, M-F. Must complete an application and submit to a background check. Students may utilize SafeRide for after hours transportation for the Greenville location.www.buildinghopene.org
Service Opportunities: Tutoring (M-F, 2:45 -5:15), grant writing, arts/crafts, web design, event planning/fundraising. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Mr. Washington. Must complete application, interview and orientation.
Cornerstone Youth Ministries Leadership Academy
How do I serve with this agency? Email Ms. Tripp, M-F, 9 am - 2 pm. Must complete an application and orientation.
Description: A co-curricular program designed to provide youth with worldclass, out of the classroom academic support and hands on experiences.
Volunteer coordinator, 355-2345 621 W. Firetower Rd., Winterville, 28590 www.bgcpitt.org/our-clubs/minges-unit.html Description: Nonprofit organization that serves over 1, 200 youth ages 6-18. Operating hours - M-F, 2:30 - 6:30 pm. Summer hours 9 am - 6 pm. Service Opportunities: Tutors, computer lab assistants, arts & crafts, recreational activities (peak time: 4 - 6:30 pm; summer all day). How do I serve with this agency? Contact Ms. Albertine, 9:30 am - 2 pm, M-F. Must complete an application and orientation (held the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 6 pm or by appointment).
Building Hope Community Life Center Lesli Grandy, 757-1927
Description: Program provides a safe and healthy environment for latchkey and at-risk youth 3 -17 years of age during after school hours.
ECU~WRITES
Maegan Gourley, Marissa Johnson, and Lauren Reynolds, 328-2735 1612 Old Cafeteria Complex ECUWRITES@gmail.com · www. ecu.edu/vlsc
Description: Pen pal program that partners ECU students with local elementary students to improve their reading and writing skills.
How do I serve with this agency? Email Miss Gourley, Miss Johnson, or Miss Reynolds. Must complete an application and training.
Dr. Garrie Moore, 752-4156 1095 Allen Rd., Greenville, 27834 garriemr@yahoo.com
Boys and Girls Club of Pitt County - Minges
Jerry Washington, 947-1593 1918 W. 5th St., Washington, 27889 cornerstone21cclc@embarqmail.com Description: To promote good study habits, test taking skills, positive peer relations, and course recovery for core subjects taken during the school year.
Service Opportunity: Tutoring (reading and math – algebra specifically), mentoring, and recreational activities for youth in 6th-12th grade. Hours - M-TH, 4-6 pm, F, 6-9 pm, and Saturday.
Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines Deborah Brady, 717-6527 PO Box 20565, Greenville, 27858 dbrady@nccoastalpines.org · www.nccoastalpines.org Description: Girl Scouts of Pitt County is part of Girl Scouts-North Carolina Coastal Pines. We serve 1,370 girls in Pitt County with program activities that help girls build courage, confidence and character to make their world a better place. All while participating in exciting, engaging activites that teach them to recycle, help their communities and explore the opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Service Opportunities: hare your skills, talents or interest with girls in a group setting around your busy schedule and earn community service hours or service learning credit at the same time. We are looking for students in all degree programs to help inspire girls to go to college, learn new things and explore their own potential. You get to choose the age level and size of the group you want to work with. Opportunities available in the afternoon, evenings or weekends. How do I serve with this agency? Email or call Ms. Brady. There is an application process that can be completed online at www,nccoastalpines.org Training is available.
Darden Enlightment Center Darren Darden, 753-2165 address darrendarden@dardenenlightenmentcenter.org www.dardenenlightenmentcenter.org
Description: A non-profit organization that serves under-priviledged youth ages 4-21.
Service Opportunities: Tutors, mentors, special events, outreach services, and recreational activities. Service hours M-F, 2:30-6:30 pm How do I serve with this agency? Call Ms. Alston, 1-7 pm. M-F and leave a name and a phone number. Must complete an application and orientation prior to service.
Los Puentes Stephanie Cain, 747-8113 ext.498 502 SE 2nd St., Snow Hill, 28580 stephaniecain@greene.k12.nc.us http://shp.gcsedu.org Description: Los Puentes is an English/Spanish dual language immersion and multicultural education program at Snow Hill Primary, West Greene Elementary, and Greene County Middle School. The program provides an opportunity for children to learn a second language beginning in kindergarten. Students in the program learn to read, write and speak both English and Spanish while developing an understanding of other cultures. (Aug. 2012-June 2013) Services Opportunities: Tutors (English and Spanish), fundraising, special events. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Ms. Cain 8 am - 3:45 pm, M-F.
Operation Sunshine Barbara Ormond Davis, 758-5315 1328 Chesnut St., Greenville, 27834 operationsunshineinc03 @hotmail.com www.operationsunshinenc.org
Description: Operation Sunshine is a program designed to benefit disadvantaged girls ages 5-13. The girls learn social skills, selfesteem building tools, and stress management techniques, in addition to receiving academic tutoring (M-F, 3 - 6 pm).
Koinonia Christian Center Church
How do I serve with this agency? Email Dr. Moore. Must complete application, interview, and background check. Looking for students with good character and some tutoring experience.
Red line Bus
How do I serve with this agency? Call or email Mr. Darden.
Cornerstone Community Learning Center
Little Willie Center Melissa Alston, 531-8759 807 W. 5th St., Greenville, 27834 www.littlewilliecenter.org
Service Opportunities: Write one letter per week to matched child to help improve his/ her writing skills. This is a semester or year long commitment.
Service Opportunities: Tutors, recreational activities and arts & crafts assistants, Spanish speakers, special events. M-F, 2 - 6:30 pm. 9 am -6 pm on out of school days, 12 noon - 6:30 pm on early release days.
Service Opportunities: Tutors, mentors, recreational activities, skills training, programming, special projects.
Angela King, 752-1898 ext. 271 1405 SW Greenville Blvd., Greenville, 27835 aking@kccfamily.com · www.kccfamily.com Description: After school program at local Christian Center. Service Opportunities: After school and summer youth programs, tutoring one-on-one, and special activities. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Ms. King, M-F.
Service Opportunities: Special projects, field trips, arts & crafts, tutor, homework assistance, summer camp counselors (late June to Aug. 7:30 am 5:30 pm, M-F). How do I serve with this agency? Contact Ms. Ormond Davis, 10 am - 6 pm, M-F in the fall and 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, M-F in the summer. Must complete an application. Call for entrance to the parking area.
Pitt County Community Schools and Recreation Contact Person: Rita Roy, 902-1975 4561 County Home Rd., Greenville, 27858 raroy@pittcountync.gov · www.pittcountync.gov/csandrecreation Description: Program within Pitt County Schools that serves the total community by using school facilities, interagency collaboration,
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competitions, special events, tutoring/reading programs, website development.
Service Opportunities: Tutors, recreational activities, arts and crafts from 2-6 pm, M-F needed at selected Pitt County elementary schools. Mentors, media assistants, special projects, coaches (games Sat. morning) are also needed. Coaches - youth soccer, volleyball, and basketball.
How do I serve with this agency? Email Mr. Masis. One hour child neglect and abuse workshop needed. Call for a schedule.
How do I serve with this agency? Email Ms. Roy, 8 am - 12 noon, M-F to find out which school/age group is best suited for you. Must complete an application and one day of observation. Those wishing to coach must also attend a training session.
Pitt County Youth Lacrosse
Steve Sullivan, 737-2220 SSullivan35@yahoo.com · www.pittlax.com Description: A volunteer organization dedicated to building both boys and girls youth lacrosse in Pitt County by organizing and coaching teams from age U-9 through U-19 (boys and girls) and running entry level clinics for players 6 years and up. Service OpportunitieS: Teaching basic skills, moves, sportsmanship, etc. to various age groups. Male and female volunteers who have played high school level lacrosse needed. Beginning in January 2012, practices will be Mon, Tues. & Thurs. with games on Saturday. How do I serve with this agency? Email Mr. Sullivan, M-F.
Police Athletic League (PAL) - Three locations Megan Butler, 329-4384 mbutler@greenvillenc.gov www.greenvillenc.gov/departments/police_dept/information/ default.aspx?id=7566 Eppes Rec. Center - 400 Nash St., Greenville, 27834 South Greenville - 851 Howell St., Greenville, 27834 Wellcome Middle School - 3101 N. Memorial Dr., Greenville, 27834 Description: With three locations in Greenville, the Police Athletic League strives to reach youth to interact with police officers and build a positive relationship through participation in cultural development, character development, and athletic activities. M-F, 2:30-6:30 pm. Service Opportunities: Arts & crafts, tutoring, recreational activities. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Ms. Butler to receive an application. Applications take at least one week to process. You will be contacted when you can serve. Close toed shoes and loose casual clothing required. No low cut clothing or short shorts allowed.
St. Peter’s Catholic School Carlos Masis, 752-3529 2606 East 5th St., Greenville, 27858 cmasis@stpeterscatholicschool.com www.stpeterscatholicschool.com
Description: To strive to develop an instructional program responsive to school and community needs and to various abilities and talents of our students in order that development of the whole child takes place. Service Opportunities: Assistance needed with science and art projects, sports
Doing service with children in a school setting?
Success After School Program
Remember to adhere to the Pitt County School Dress Code!
Tangi Williams, 353-9054 ext. 202 4051 S. Memorial Dr. Ste. C, Winterville, 28590 destineecdc@live.com · www.successafterschoolprogram.com Description: After school program for children in K-8th grade.
Click here, then click Employee Dress Code.
Service Opportunities: Organizing/implementing recreational and art/crafts activities, create/engage students in science, technology, engineering and math programs, program evaluation, and website development. Also reading, mentoring, projects, writing, fundraising, public affairs/marketing, and communication. CPR/First Aid a plus. How do I serve with this agency? Contact Mrs. Williams. Must complete application and criminal background check.
TRAC Enrichment Center, Inc. Necia Boston, 355-3855 154-A Beacon Dr., Greenville, 27834 tracenrich@earthlink.net · www.tracenrich.org Description: An after school and summer program providing academic tutoring for identified at-risk students, grades K-8, that are below grade level reading and math. Service Opportunities: 20 hour minimum requirement. Tutoring (3-6 pm), arts & crafts, nutrition/exercise, event planning. Operating hours - 11 am - 6 pm, M-TH. Summer hours vary.
Completing a VSLC Time Sheet... While serving at an agency, please remember to record your time after each visit and have the agency supervisor sign as verification. Bring completed time sheets to the VSLC ; service hours submitted to the VSLC will be documented on your service record. Service records may be viewed by logging into OneStop and clicking on the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center link. If you need to turn time sheets in to your instructor or organization’s service chair, please come by the VSLC so that a copy can be made and your hours documented. If you have any questions regarding the documentation process, please contact the VSLC. The VSLC will not accept incomplete time sheets or signatures of relatives! Please take the time to fill in all pertinent information.
How do I serve with this agency? Contact Ms. Boston, 11 am - 6 pm, M-TH. Must complete application and training.
Correct time sheet Volunteer and Service-Learning Center Time Sheet Name (print –first, middle, last): Joe Aaron Smith Course & instructor: Dr. Jones, ENGL 1200
Banner ID: B00000000 or Student Organization: ______________________________
Each time you serve the community, record the agency, date, number of hours and service code affiliated with the activities you performed. Please round the total number of hours to the nearest quarter hour (15, 30, 45 minutes). Also, have the agency supervisor verify your hours with a signature. Return your completed time sheet to the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center, unless you are enrolled in a service-learning course, in which case you should follow your instructor’s directions for submitting hours. Service Codes: AC Activities involving cultural education, exploration and awareness Ed Service in schools and learning programs at all levels En Environmental protection, enhancement or education and awareness He Service providing physical or mental health HN Service to the elderly, persons with special needs, community recreation, hunger and homelessness SJ Service promoting equity or justice among diverse groups Please note that activities for which you are paid, proselytize, or perform job shadowing should not be recorded on this time sheet.
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