Speeding ticket? Other life circumstances requiring you to perform community service? No worries. The Volunteer Center can assist in finding you the right opportunity to meet your requirements.
This listing is of agencies that are prepared to write the letter you need for the judge or probation officer after you have completed your service with them. This listing is updating regularly so if you do not see something that you like or if you have a unique skill set that you would like to use, just call our Volunteer Specialist at 373-1633 or write to info@volunteergso.org. We’ll also be glad to e-mail you a listing.
Adult Center for Enrichment needs volunteers for the following positions:
Please note ACFE opportunities are open to persons with Speeding Violations only.
(D) Expressions of Life Volunteer to facilitate creative expressions for frail and impaired adults in one of the agency’s adult day care programs. Training provided.
(D) Program Assistant to provide assistance and companionship to disabled adults at our day program at River Landing at Sandy Ridge Community in Colfax.
(D) Program assistant to provide companionship and support to frail and impaired adults at our group respite at First Baptist Church on Fridays or at Muirs Chapel United Methodist Church on Thursdays.
(F) Care Partner volunteers to give the gift of friendship to someone caring for a loved one in his or her home. Volunteer individually or as a team. Minimum age 18 unless volunteering with an adult. Training provided.
Marketta Williams, 274-3559, mwilliams@acecare.org
Bringing Out the Best is looking for volunteers to assist with a group of small children (ages 0-5) on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10am – 12:30pm. Volunteers may be asked to watch children indoors and out, server or prepare snacks and possibly plan activities.
Joy Herrera, 420-9738, j_herrer@uncg.edu
Barnabas Network needs these volunteers:
Donor Coordinator: We need several volunteers who can take calls from furniture donors, and schedule pick up times. Hours: 8am-12pm Mon-Fri
Shopper Assistants: We need several volunteers who can accompany clients to the warehouse and assist then as they chose their furniture. We have an active office and need someone who can learn quickly, and who is flexible and reliable. Must have the ability to complete forms and work with many different types of people. Open heart and kind soul required! Hours 8am-12pm Mon-Fri
Warehouse Assistants: We need several volunteers who can be a part of the team to help move and organize furniture in the warehouse. MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT 50 LBS and have no physical limitations that prohibit from lifting and moving furniture! Hours: 8am-12pm Mon-Fri
Contact Darnel Brame or Erin Stratford at 370-4002
The City of Greensboro needs volunteers to help in the following areas:
- Administrative Support: Data Entry (basic), return phone calls, copies, filing, etc.
- Working with youth: Coaches, tutors, keeping score at sporting events, field supervisors, mentors
- Landscaping
- Park Clean up
- Special Events
Jenny Caviness, 373-2733, jenny.caviness@greensboro-nc.gov
Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers to work at ReStore, a retail center accepting donations of new and used building materials, fixtures, furniture, tools, and other surplus items open Tuesdays through Saturdays. Volunteers will pick up, fix, and clean donated items, operate the cash register, assist customers, answer phones, and work in the warehouse.
Build houses for low-income homeowners. Volunteers are needed on weekdays and on Saturdays. Construction projects including framing, roofing, painting, and siding. Individuals, churches, and civic groups
are invited to participate.
Alison Jehlika, 851-2929, ajehlika2@hhgg.org
Happy Hills Animal Foundation needs volunteers for the following duties:
Recruit new volunteers and contact current volunteers by e-mail and phone to staff adoption fairs and other events.
Plan and execute fundraising projects and events
Coordinate health checks for animals at the agency.
This agency is located in Staley NC, a short drive from Greensboro. Training is provided for most volunteer positions. Minimum age 18.
Cheryl Routh, 622-3620, info@hhaf.org, www.hhaf.org
Horsepower TLC needs volunteer horse leaders, sidewalkers, and mentors for its youth and therapeutic riding programs. Leaders groom, tack, and handle horses before, during, and after therapeutic riding sessions. Sidewalkers walk beside the horse during lessons to ensure the rider’s safety. Mentors serve as positive role models. Training provided. Volunteers also needed to work in the barns cleaning stalls and caring for horses. Minimum age 14.
Volunteer Coordinator, 931-1424, volunteer@horsepower.org, www.horsepower.org
(D) Interactive Resource Center needs volunteers in the following areas:
Intakes – Interview new clients, fill-out and maintain forms especially during busy times.
Front desk Greeter- Greet guests and volunteers with a positive attitude. Make a list of different services that guests may need (i.e nurse, social worker, housing, disability services, etc)
Administrative Assistant – answer phones, fax documents, organize/file papers, make copies, set appointments and order lunch when necessary. Minimum age 21. Training will be provided.
Hall Monitor – Answer the hallway phone and make sure the hallway stays clear at all times. This person will also post signs as needed.
Computer Lab Assistant – Supervise and monitor the computer lab.
Tiffany Dumas, 332-0824
KopperTop Life Learning Center needs volunteers to feed animals, clean cages, and help with gardening.
Deborah Meridith, 565-9723, deborah@koppertop.org, www.koppertop.org
Leslie’s House needs female volunteers for the following tasks. All volunteers must have their own transportation. Minimum age 21.
Night Assistants from 8pm – 11pm to be responsible for assisting with in-take and helping guests get settled. Volunteer must ensure that guests abide by shelter rules. Once the guests are asleep and settled, the volunteer is allowed to leave.
Morning Assistants from 7am – 9am to help guests exit the shelter by 8am. The morning volunteer can do light cleaning and organizing of the shelter until staff arrives.
Inclement Weather Assistants to help when the weather is below freezing, icing or snowing so the shelter can extend hours so the guests can stay in.
Peer Helpers for the guests. There are some guests who need a support person who may help them in times of loneliness or just for general support.
Pick Up Person to pick up groceries from grocery stores who donate food.
884-1039, leslieshouse@gmail.com
(D) Muscular Dystrophy Association volunteers needed to assist with photocopying and mailings on a regular basis. Other clerical duties (such as answering phones) on as needed basis. Training provided. Minimum age 18.
Martha Story, 856-1591, mstory@mdausa.org
Project B.A.R.K (Bringing Animals Relief and Kindness)
(F)Volunteers go out to neighborhoods in search of animals that are chained and provide the home owner with free dog shelters. We need volunteers to help with both canvassing neighborhoods and building the shelters. Anyone with experience using drills/band saws will find this to be an easy and rewarding experience.
Libby Scandale, 706-7172, scandal@gcsnc.com or Bob Slone, 317-9684
Project Linus, Guilford County NC Chapter. Group members make new, washable blankets for children who have been traumatized or are otherwise in need. Blankets may be crocheted, knitted, quilted, or from fleece using a “no-sew” technique. Special events benefit community facilities that care for children.
Vicki Joyner, 323-0200, coversforkids@yahoo.com, www.projectlinus.com
(D, F,W) Proximity Mill Cemetery – needs volunteers for its Cemetery Restoration Project. Volunteers are needed for grounds maintenance. Activities include raking, mowing, weed eating, paper pickup, tree trimming, filling sunken holes and stone cleaning. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to bring rakes and shovels if available.
Carolyn Connor, 944-7912 or John Sweeper, 312-2594
Salvation Army needs volunteers to help in the Thrift Store and food pantry.
Christy Hardy, 235-0349, Christy.hardy@uss.salvationarmy.org
Triad Reading Information Services needs volunteers to read local newspapers on air for visually impaired individuals. Newspapers provided. Must have good speaking voice and transportation to Winston-Salem recording studio on the campus of Wake Forest University. Two shifts available seven days a week: 8-10 am and 7-9 pm.
Linda Sparks or Connie Usry, 758-6011, 11sparks@triad.rr.com or connieusry619@hotmail.com, http://tirs.wfu.edu