Carteret General Hospital
3500 Arendell Street P.O. Drawer 1619 Morehead City, NC 28557 www.ccgh.org (252) 808-6000 Agency’s Mission Statement: “To Provide an optimal quality , cost effective continuum of healthcare service to all citizens and visitors of Carteret County, ensuring a safe environment of respect, compassion, and dignity.” Agency’s goals and programs offered to clients/people served: The Agency’s goal is to provide their neighbors, families and visitors with optimum healthcare and efficiency in value. Healthcare programs (birthing centre, cancer center, joint and spine center, specialty clinic, etc) are provided to the counties growing population. Impact the agency has made on the community: It is a not-for-profit hospital that is mandates (and does) serve all (regardless of ability to pay) of Carteret County’s more than 63,000 full-time residents. Volunteer Duties: Duties in Patient Access Department: Greet everyone Put out fires Check excessive wait times General converstaion with patients Give directions, escort and take patients to day surgery. Duties for Patient Floors: Visit with patients Answer call box Run errands and transport discharged patients Carry food trays Restock storage closets Take mail to mailroom
NC Aquarium, PKS
P.O. Box 580, 1 Roosevelt Blvd. Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512 www.ncaquariums.com (252) 247-4003 Mission Statement: To inspire appreciation and conservation of North Carolina’s aquatic environments. Agency’s Goals and Programs: The aquarium aims to keep the visitor experience paramount, to have an ongoing commitment to expanding and enhancing facilities, and to have an ongoing commitment to extraordinary customer service. School programs, summer programs, and daily programs are offered to allow citizens to explore, experience, and learn about marine and aquatic life. Agency Impact on Community: The aquarium has educated the public about NC aquatic life and habitats, has promoted and encouraged the conservation of NC aquatic life and habitats, has provided an educational and entertaining venue for visitors to the Crystal Coast, and has done much more for years. Volunteer Duties: Interpreting exhibits for citizens Assisting in the classroom Assisting with horticulture (if needed) Face painting Helping with crowd control Assisting with the operation of Family Night
Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter
100 Wildlife Way Newport, NC 28570 www.owlsonline.org (252) 240-1200 Mission Statement: To rehabilitate and release the hundreds of animals admitted to our clinic each year, and to teach fellow North Carolinians how to happily and peacefully coexist with wildlife. Agency’s Goals and Programs: The shelter offers a free service providing wildlife education on a daily basis assisting the public in all aspects of wildlife topics. Agency Impact on Community: OBWS is the only full service wildlife rescue, rehab center, and clinic in Carteret County for native birds, mammals, and reptiles. Volunteer Duties: Preparing food for and feeding various avian species Assisting staff with various animal husbanding duties Assisting with habitat set-ups Cleaning animal cages