212 Gamble Street Davidson, NC http://www.adajenkins.org Phone: (704)896-0471 Agency’s Mission Statement Opening the Doors to Opportunity: Our mission is to improve the quality of life for the residents of our communities through the integrated delivery of health, education, and human services. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The Goals of the Ada Jenkins Center is to meet the needs of the community members from North Mecklenburg and South Iredell, while “serving as a catalyst that brings people and organizations together” to build a stronger and healthier community overall. Basically, the Ada Jenkins Center is a collective effort to meet the basic needs of locals who are in need of assistance. Ada Jenkins hosts a variety of programs and services, which include free medical assistance through the weekly Free Clinic, free Dental Care, Food Assistance, Social Services/Case Workers, a Clothing Loft, Financial Counseling, Crisis Relief, Transportation, an After-School program, and various free courses for certification (for senior citizens and the unemployed) among many others. Agency’s Impact on the Community In 2005, more than 14,000 volunteer hours were given by … Continue reading →

Contact Information 119 S. Main Street Davidson, NC 28036 www.cmlibrary.org (701)-416-4000 Agency’s Mission Statement Charlotte Mecklenburg Library expands minds, empowers individuals, and enriches the community. Agency’s Goals and Programs Offered to Clients/People Served In aspiring to be America’s best public library, we create opportunities for personal success in reading and learning for everyone, facilities, services and websites. We provide opportunities for staff to find value in contributions. Programs include book clubs for teens, story time for young kids, movies for kids of all ages, summer reading programs, and more. Impact the Agency Has Made on the Community Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has made it easier for people to read the books they want to read. They have consistently expanded the number of people served yearly. The library has become a place for friends to hang out and have fun. The library offers many oppurtunties for people to get involved. Duties You Will Perform as a Volunteer Working at the desk Checking books in and out Helping out with children’s programs

Box 7017 Watson Building Rm 202 Davidson, NC 28035 www.davidson.edu/academic/psychology/ramirezside/ (704)-894-2888 Agency’s Mission Statement To contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge while maintaining the most humane and gentle care to animal subjects. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The agency wishes to improve understanding of the human brain using animal models. Tours are offered to the public. Agency’s Impact on the Community The agency contributes better understanding of the human brain to better treat diseases like Alzheimer’s, Autism, etc. as well as education to the public about the brain. Volunteer Duties Routine housekeeping Run test rat through cognitive test Set up cognitive tests/mazes