Burke United Christian Ministries
305B West Union St Morganton, NC 28680 bucm.net (828)-433-8075 Agency’s Mission Statement To serve the poor among us. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served BUCM provides six major programs: Soup Kitchen Crisis Ministry Food Pantry Clothing Store Work and Ride Program Uplift Agency’s Impact on the Community Since 1975, BUCM has been feeding nutritious meals to every person that walks into the soup kitchen. Listening to stories, sharing hospitality, counseling in times of crisis, and assisting families with food, clothing, and shelter have all been part of the agency’s impact on the community. Volunteer Duties Technical Assistance Organize Food Pantry Clean Food/Produce Help in the Soup Kitchen
North Carolina General Assembly
16 West Jones St Raleigh, NC 27601 www.ncga.state.nc.us/ (919)-733-7928 Agency’s Mission Statement The North Carolina State Legislature is the North Carolina legislative branch of government charged with writing and voting on statutes that will be implemented as state law. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The agency is comprised of elected members, both senators and representatives, tasked with representing their constituents and passing laws favorable to them and the state as a whole. Agency’s Impact on the Community The NCGA, being the highest law making body in the state, has passed all laws affecting our state as a whole. Basically, the NCGA is our state government. Volunteer Duties Organize bill book Run errands Office duties
Watauga Humane Society
Contact Information 200 Casey Lane, P.O. Box 1835 Boone, NC 28607 www.wataugahumanesociety.org Phone: (828)-264-7865 Fax: (828)-264-7996 Agency’s Mission Statement The Watauga Humane Society’s mission is to provide a temporary home for homeless dogs, cats and other domesticated animals; work to get as many of these animals adopted by loving families; provide low-cost opportunities to decrease the number of homeless animals; and educate the public about certain key animal issues. Agency’s Goals and Programs Offered to Clients/People Served The Watauga Humane Society’s main goal is to save abandoned or lost animals by removing them from the street and providing a temporary home. They provide the animals or “clients” with a clean place to stay, food, water and love. They raise money through donations, fundraisers, and they strive to cover the expenses. The Watauga Humane Society also offers a low-cost clinic for animals not in the Humane Society. Impact the Agency Has Made on the Community The Watauga Humane Society has had a prodigious impact on Watauga County by providing a temporary home for over a thousand animals each year. In the past five … Continue reading
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Contact Information 131 S. 17th Street Wilmington, NC 28401 www.nhrhc.org (910)-843-7000 Agency’s Mission Statement New Hanover Regional Medical Center is a team centered, value-focused provider of quality healthcare for all in need of its services. Agency’s Goals and Programs Offered to Clients/People Served N/A Impact the Agency Has Made on the Community It is one of the largest employers and the lead provider of healthcare in Southeastern North Carolina. Duties You Will Perform as a Volunteer Transport patients Assist with general patient tasks Act as an ambassador in the surgical pavilion Act as a liaison between patients, nurses and doctors Greeter
First Health Moore Regional Hospital
Contact Informatin 155 Memorial Drive Pinehurst, NC 28374 www.firsthealth.org (910)-715-1268 Agency’s Mission Statement First Health’s core purpose is to “Care for People.” First Health values include: focus on quality and excellence, integrity, respect for the individual, service to others, and teamwork. First Health Moore Regional Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare. Agency’s Goals and Programs Offered to Clients/People Served First Health Moore Regional Hospital is an acute care, not-for-profit hospital. It has 372 beds and provides healthcare for a 15 county region. The hospital offers healthcare in addition to health and fitness centers, rehab centers, comprehensive cancer center, hospitalist program, robotic surgery and specialty care centers. Impact the Agency Has Made on the Community First Health Moore Regional Hosptial provides medical care to communities and 5 county primary service areas. They provide community health programs and services. Duties You Will Perform as a Volunteer Providing clerical support to three hospital departments-hospitalist, employee health and clinical practice Substituting in areas like discharge, child development center and imaging
Pender County Parks and Recreation
Contact Information P.O. Box 5 Burgaw, NC 26425 www.pendercountync.gov (910)-259-1330 Agency’s Mission Statement The Parks and Recreation Division exists to encourage, promote, provide and protect quality parks and recreation opportunities to enrich the lives of our citizens by utilizing the county’s resources and recreation partners. Agency’s Goals and Programs Offered to Clients/People Served The goal of the Pender County Summer Day Camp Program is to provide a safe, fun, and healthy environment where children can learn new things. Impact the Agency Has Made on the Community The agency has made a positive impact on the community. Parents are at ease knowing their children are getting exercise both physically and mentally. Duties You Will Perform as a Volunteer Assist and monitor the children while they do arts and crafts, write in their journals, play games and play sports
Oxford Baptist Church
Contact Information 147 Main Street Oxford, NC 27565 (919)-693-5181 Agency’s Mission Statement Serving Christ – Meeting Needs. Agency’s Goals and Programs Offered to Clients/People Served Oxford Baptist strives to minister to people in many different ways such as programs (music, youth, disciple) that help people to grow and use their talents and gifts in service to others. We also try to reach out to those in the community and serve those in need. Impact the Agency Has Made on the Community Oxford Baptist is involved in serving our community by partnering with several helping agencies. Duties You Will Perform as a Volunteer Assist in the music & youth offices- cleaning up and organizing equipment that was taken on a summer mission trip/library work/help put together power point presentation form the Youth Mission Trip Assist with Habitat Re-store Work at Area Congregations in Ministry Work at Christian community ministries Assist with various things around the church- office work, other projects Work with children in Summer Vacation Bible School
Habitat for Humanity
Contact Information 772 4th Street SW Hickory, NC www.habitat.org (828)-328-4663 Agency’s Mission Statement Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities with people in need by building and renovating houses so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which every person can experience God’s love and can live and grow into all that God intends. Agency’s Goals and Programs Offered to Clients/People Served Habitat for Humanity tries to provide poor families with quality homes in quality neighborhoods. Impact the Agency Has Made on the Community Since its inception, Habitat for Humanity has built more than 250,000 houses (providing shelter for more than 75 million people) in various countries around the planet. As a result, Habitat has helped unique families and individuals in need by giving them decent homes to live in decent communities. Duties You Will Perform as a Volunteer Aid in the construction of houses in Habitat for Humanity neighborhoods Painting walls Putting together roofs
Urban Ministry Center
Contact Information 945 N. College Street Charlotte, NC 28216 www.urbanministrycenter.org (704)-347-0278 Agency’s Mission Statement The Urban Ministry Center is an interfaith organization that serves that poor and homeless with love, compassion and tangible help by providing basic services-food and shelter. Agency’s Goals and Programs Offered to Clients/People Served Some of the goals include meaningful and direct opportunities for volunteers and education and study opportunities that encourage advocacy for the poor and homeless. Impact the Agency Has Made on the Community The agency serves nearly 100,000 hot, nutritious lunches every year; and provides restrooms, showers, laundry, and healthcare services. Duties You Will Perform as a Volunteer Helping in the mail-room Front desk services Filing forms
Habitat for Humanity of Pitt County, Inc.
Contact Information 210 E. 14th Street Greenville, NC 27858 www.habitatpittco.org (252)-758-2947 Agency’s Mission Statement Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people everywhere from all walks of life to develop communities with people in need by building and renovating houses so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which every person can experience God’s love and live all that God’s intended. Agency’s Goals and Programs Offered to Clients/People Served The agency’s goal is to build and renovate homes for people in need so they can live better lives. Impact the Agency Has Made on the Community Habitat has build over 360,000 homes around the world. Over 50 homes have been build in Pitt County. Duties You Will Perform as a Volunteer Help build homes within the community