Equality North Carolina
P.O. Box 28768 Raleigh, NC 27611 http://www.equalitync.org (919) 829-0343 Agency’s Mission Statement “Equality NC is a statewide group dedicated to securing equal rights and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. We work toward that goal by effectively lobbying the North Carolina General Assembly, executive branch, and local governments on issues like inclusive anti-bullying policies, employment discrimination, hate violence, privacy rights, sexuality education, adoption, domestic partnership, HIV/AIDS, and more. We also work to engage North Carolinians with educational programming and outreach efforts.” Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served Agency’s Goals: Equal rights and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. Programs offered: Lobbying government, education and outreach. Agency’s Impact on the Community During my first week full week there, I was able to see firsthand Equality NC’s impact by watching as the North Carolina House of Representatives passed an important anti-bullying bill that enumerated reasons children are often bullied and required teachers and administrators to keep an eye on those students. Two of the categories were “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.” When Governor Perdue … Continue reading
Elon Academy
100 Campus Drive Elon, NC 27244 www.elon.edu/elonacademy (336)-278-6109 Agency’s Mission Statement The mission of Elon Academy is to inspire academically oriented students who are often underrepresented on college and university campuses to pursue higher education, build leadership skills, and develop an acute sense of social responsibility. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served Elon Academy aims to engage students in a challenging curricular, co-curricular, and cultural experiences to ensure that they get the essential resources they need to lead productive, fulfilling lives. Elon Academy provides a four week summer camp to talented high school students, giving important lessons in many subjects and also gives important tips in college planning. Agency’s Impact on the Community Elon Academy has helped the ‘College for Every Student’ organization in its goals in North Carolina. It has given many student living in undeveloped areas a chance to go to college and improve their lives. Volunteer Duties Produce a college-theme coloring book for grade-school students Lead Elon Academy students
Wake County Public Libraries
400 E Holding Ave Wake Forest, NC 27587 http://www.wakegov.com/libraries/default.htm 919-554-8498 Agency’s Mission Statement To promote the love of reading and to foster the pursuit of knowledge in the residents of Wake County. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The agency’s goals include providing services to children, encouraging lifelong learning, providing a community center, and bridging the technology gap. They offer reading programs, public internet access, and research material to accomplish these goals. Agency’s Impact on the Community They provide literary materials for research and recreation to the community, providing educational opportunities to the public. Volunteer Duties Replace books on shelves
NC Museum of Life and Science Summer Camps
433 Murray Avenue Durham, NC 27704 www.ncmls.org (919)220-5429 Agency’s Mission Statement To create a place of lifelong learning where people, from young children to senior citizen, embrace science as a way of knowing about themselves, their community, and their world. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/ People Served Specifically in the summer camp I’m volunteering in: To create a place where children will enjoy a unique summer camp experience, catered to each child’s needs. Agency’s Impact on the Community Serves over 300,00 annual visitors and defines the community as one committed to learning and innovation Provide environmental-based learning with engaging outdoor experiences for children Volunteer Duties Supervise campers ages 4 through grade K and grades 6 through 8 for 8 hours a day during assigned activities Assist summer camp teacher in setting up and cleaning up for various lessons Assist campers in camp activities
All Saints Church
Contact Information: 4310 Garrett Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27515 http://www.allsaints-chd.org/index.php 919-942-4855 Agency’s Mission Statement To worship God, to grow together, and to serve the community in which the Lord has called us. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The church plans to help both the local community of Chapel Hill/Durham, missionaries throughout the world and their sister parish, in Butare, Rwanda. They do this through building houses, sending missions teams to talk with the people and evaluate their needs, selling coffee and other drives which help them give whatever these areas need to them as much as the church can. Agency’s Impact on the Community They value their community and the people who live in it, and they pray for their community and its leaders. They seek to serve their community by meeting real needs in the lives of people and living as people of grace, mercy, justice and truth. Volunteer Duties Pack boxes Help with worship services
Clare Bridge of Cary – Brookdale Senior Living
7870 Chapel Hill Rd Cary, NC 27513 Agency’s Mission Statement Clare Bridge specializes in taking care of Alzheimer’s and Dementia seniors. The goal is “enriching the lives of those we serve with compassion, respect, excellence and integrity.” The Clare Bridge facilities and surroundings are all built with its seniors in mind, and it has hired experts who best understand and can take care of Alzheimer’s and Dementia seniors. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served Clare Bridge of Cary is center for Alzheimer’s or Dementia patients. They take care of the seniors who live there, while maintaining programs that are both good for their health and enjoyable. For example, one day I visited, the staff was playing Bingo with the seniors. They have also structured schedules each day with include dances, and special holiday dinners with the resident seniors. The ultimate goal is to let the residents enjoy themselves while providing specialized care for their Alzheimer’s or Dementia needs. Volunteer Duties Office duties Talk with seniors Help at events
Students in Training
112 B Main Street Salisbury, NC 28144 sitorg.org (704)-637-8915 Agency’s Mission Statement To provide: Free upgraded computers for those in need. Low cost technology services and computers to benefit the community. Environmentally sound solution for technological waste. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served Students in Training offers free computers to low income members of the community that would not normally afford a computer. This helps advance society, and also helps the community. Another program that Students in Training offer is repairs of computers, as well as making web pages for local companies. Students in Training also provides a way for the community to dispose of technological waste safely. Agency’s Impact on the Community Students in Training has left a positive impact on the community. We have given out hundreds of computers to members of the community and helped out local companies with technological problems. Also, it has left a positive impact by letting the community dispose of technological waste instead of putting it in the landfill, which makes the community a cleaner place. Volunteer Duties Repair computers Organize … Continue reading
Wilson Work Camp
100 Green St NE Wilson, NC 27894 http://www.fumcwilson.org/ 252-237-6121 Agency’s Mission Statement ‘Serve the community with the hands that God gave us.’ Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The goals of the agency are to help the community by fixing houses in disrepair, and to help families in my town get back on their feet. Agency’s Impact on the Community This agency has helped dozens of families around town and has saved thousands of dollars of repairs for each family. Volunteer Duties Clean up duties Wood repair Paint
Office of State Archaeology Research Center
215 W Lane St Raleigh, NC 27699 www.archaeology.ncdcr.gov (919)-715-5599 Agency’s Mission Statement The office of State Archaeology Research Center is a state agency under the NC Office of Archives and History whose mission statement is: “The mission of the NC Office of Archive and Research is to collect, preserve, and utilize the state’s historic resources so that present and future residents may better understand their history.” Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The Office of State Archaeology (OSA) is a section of the Division of Historical Resources, Office of Archives and History, NC Dept. of Cultural Resources and coordinates the statewide program of archaeology. The Research Center of the OSA is an archaeological laboratory where all artifacts procured from state archaeological endeavors are identified, processed, and cataloged. The goals of the agency center around preserving the historical integrity of North Carolina and serve the people of NC by their efforts to instruct the public on historical preservation. Agency’s Impact on the Community This agency has impacted the community by preserving the historical integrity of North Carolina. This is achieved through their … Continue reading
Gaston Memorial Hospital/CaroMont Health
2525 Court Dr Gastonia, NC 28056 www.gmh.org (704)-834-2000 Agency’s Mission Statement “Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities we serve.” Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served “The CaroMont Heart Center provides a full range of life-saving cardiac care including open heart surgery. And, the Comprehensive Cancer Center provides advanced 3-D radiation treatment planning and chemotherapy. An expansive, surgical suite offers the latest advancements such as stereotactic technology, a procedure using computer simulation, microscopic surgery and x-ray images for pinpoint accuracy. A neonatal intensive care unit for high risk infants and a pre-adolescent psychiatric center are among the latest services aimed at improving the health status of our community.” (from their website). Other services provided include the emergency room, birth place, advanced spine care, surgical services, and special care units. Agency’s Impact on the Community The hospital has over 300 physicians to serve the Gaston County area. It has 435 beds and all rooms are private. When the hospital first opened, it was a memorial for soldiers who had died in WWII. The hospital still serves … Continue reading