Lewisville Branch Library
6490 Shallowford Road Lewisville, NC 27023 www.forsyth.cc/library/lewisville 336.703.2941 Agency Mission Statement: To provide free and equal access to expertly chosen resources and reliable information, and to foster lifelong learning and the joys of reading. Agency Goals and Programs: The library aims to be a leader and an integral partner in the community’s vision for the future, to increase public awareness of library services and programs, and to improve, expand, and update library collections so that they are relevant to the needs of its growing and increasingly diverse population. Agency Impact: The library has united the people of Forsyth County with the information they need to succeed for years, and has been a public library that people can visit and be proud of since its founding. Volunteer Duties: Shelving books Putting books in order Checking in and out books Creating a powerpoint to teach the community and staff about the self-checkout machine
Triad BioSummer
1153 Oakencroft Court Lewisville, NC 27023 www.triadbiosummer.org (336) 978-3941 Mission Statement: To encourage students of all cultural backgrounds to explore career options in the field of biotechnology. Agency’s Goals and Programs: Triad BioSummer aims to provide a free camp that allows students to explore different careers in biotechnology and perform related experiments for students who might not be able to otherwise explore this field. Agency Impact on Community: Triad BioSummer has opened the door for underprivileged students to enable them to explore biotechnology and possible career opportunities for free for years. Annually, 25 high school students and 20 middle school students are given this opportunity. Volunteer Duties: Assisting with all aspects of the camp Helping with lab set-ups Helping students with learning the material Assisting the directors during field trips Running errands for the directors Assisting students with their final projects
