Contact Information 1501 Yanceyville Street P.O. Box 14710 Greensboro, NC 27415 Agency’s Mission Statement The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief of victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Agency’s Goals and Programs Offered to Clients/People Served The Red Cross strives to create a safe community by providing disaster and safety preparedness workshops to community members of all ages. In addition, the Red Cross helps those in need when faced with an emergency such as a fire, flood, or relief after severe weather, such as a tornado or hurricane, providing food, shelter, and occasionally monetary support. Also, the Red Cross is the community chief resource for blood donations. Impact the Agency Has Made on the Community The Red Cross has saved many lives during emergency situations by providing support when disasters strike a person’s home and teaching basic safety to children and adults. In addition, the Red Cross provides aid to those in need across the world, particularly in the … Continue reading →

Contact Information 21-A Oak Branch Drive Greensboro, NC 27407 www.theclubsofgreensboro.com (336)-851-1890 Agency’s Mission Statement The Club at Green Valley & Oak Branch’s mission is to help all members of our community find their reason to live better through individual results based programming. Agency’s Goals and Programs Offered to Clients/People Served The goal of this agency is to provide members and guests with Paring Tan (a Revolutionary approach to Customer Service) instruction and service and to help members achieve their maximum potential in wellness. They offer exercise, pool, sauna, salon, and healthy food facilities. They offer daycare, summer programs for children, and exercise classes such as belly dancing. Impact the Agency Has Made on the Community The agency offers a high class facility that is affordable to the community. Not only can adults utilize the various facilities during the day, they are also able to put their children in daycare while they do so. The summer camps are available for any child. Duties You Will Perform as a Volunteer Day camp counselor Facilitate activities

2301 West Vandalia Road Greensboro, NC 27407 www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/library 336.373.2925 Agency Mission Statement: To create an environment that stimulates and enriches our diverse community, to encourage lifelong learning, to nurture the joys of reading, and to celebrate the connection between the arts and literature. Agency Goals and Programs: The library enables people to borrow books, and provides a place where the advancement of knowledge can occur. An art gallery is also located at the Hemphill Branch. Free knitting classes and a chess club are available for children to have wholesome fun. Agency Impact: The library has created opportunities for those less fortunate. It has opened a path for people of all ages to learn more about the world. Volunteer Duties: Helping with the chess club Shelving books Helping kids with arts and crafts

305 West Lee St Greensboro, NC 27406 www.greensborourbanministry.org (336)-271-5959 Agency’s Mission Statement Mission: “To express the love of God to people in need through practical action in the Greater Greensboro area.” Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served Goals: Help those in need by offereing ‘love, shelter, emergency financial assistance, utility assistance, food, and clothing.’ Programs: Emergency Assistance Clothing Bank Weaver House (shelter for homeless individuals) Potter’s House (community kitchen) Food Bank Agency’s Impact on the Community This agency has reduced poverty and hunger in the Greensboro area by providing food and support for people in the community in need. They also provide shelter for homeless individuals and families, providing a safe place to stay and support while people look for jobs. Volunteer Duties Collecting and organizing food items Receiving clothing donations Help clients find items at Clothing Bank

617 B N Elm St. Greensboro, NC 27406 www.hhgg.org (336) 275-4663 Agency’s Mission Statement: Habitat for Humanity works with God and people everywhere to develop communities for people in need by building, renovating, and rebuilding houses so that everyone in the community that doesn’t have a home may live in peace in God’s love. Agency’s goals and programs offered to clients/people served: They offer homes at affordable prices to people in need. The clients are also involved in the building of the house. Impact the agency has made on the community: The agency has built over 300 homes in Greensboro, and has built an average of 10-15 houses per year. Volunteer Duties: Work at the construction site Help build homes in the community.

2134 Lawndale Dr. Suite B Greensboro, NC 27408 www.handycapable.org (336)-209-7360 Agency’s Mission Statement The Handy Capable Network promotes self-sufficiency and enriches the lives of people with disabilities or people who are otherwise socially and economically challenged by providing training in and access to computer technology. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served Their goal is to place “a mouse in every house” through grant distribution of computers and through our referral program for computers. They also want to provide enrichment to the lives of persons with physical and mental challenges in a program that teaches computer refurbishing. The agency serves people in the Triad all ages and adults with mental and physical disabilities. Agency’s Impact on the Community Just last year, 221 computers were placed in the homes of 7th graders at a local middle school – the number of people served by these computers was 894, a huge impact. A total of over 500 computers were distributed in 2008. Nine volunteers with various disabilities are learning to refurbish computers; two have found employment at HCN. Volunteer Duties Computer … Continue reading →

Contact Information 1200 N. Elm Street Greensboro, NC 27401 http://www.mosescone.com/ (336)-832-7000 Agency’s Mission Statement To serve the community by preventing illness, restoring health, and providing comfort through exceptional people delivering exceptional care. Agency’s Goals and Programs Offered to Clients/People Served The agency strives to provide compassionate care and service to all in need, superior healthcare value, employee professional development, professional and public education and integrating health services across the region. The agency provides rehabilitation, orthopedics, heart services and much more. Impact the Agency Has Made on the Community Moses Cone Health System provides jobs for over 7,400 men and women. It offers a seamless continuum of lifesaving and life-enhancing care. Duties You Will Perform as a Volunteer Data collection Clinical research Work on clinical system to help implement new processes Shadow clinical physicists

Contact Information 4301 Lawndale Drive Greensboro, NC 27455 www.natsci.org (336)-288-3769 Agency’s Mission Statement The Natural Science Center is committed to excellence in science education by providing the community with a dynamic, experiential and family-focues attraction designed to inspire scientific curiosity and encourage personal discovery about life and the natural world. Agency’s Goals and Programs Offered to Clients/People Served The Natural Science Center offers an interactive, learning museum for young children. The main focus of the museum is science, but there are many different exhibits. They have a zoological park and a theater that plays educational 3-D movies. They have summer day camps for preschoolers to seventh graders. During the school year, they encourage field trips to the museum. Impact the Agency Has Made on the Community The Natural Science Center encourages learning and exposes kids to science. The center also gives kids a hands-on learning experience during summer camps. Though aimed towards kids, the museum benefits people of all ages in the community. Duties You Will Perform as a Volunteer Assist teachers in summer camps Helping children (i.e. crafts, reading … Continue reading →

4301 Lawndale Dr Greensboro, NC 27455 www.natsci.org (336)-288-3769 Agency’s Mission Statement The Center is committed to excellence in science education by providing the community with a dynamic, experimental, and family-focused attraction designed to inspired scientific curiosity and encourage personal discovery about life and the natural world. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The agency’s goal is to educate the public about science through their museum, planetarium, nature center, and zoo. They offer sumer classes for children that teach them chemistry, biology, and physics. Agency’s Impact on the Community Last year alone 26,000 people visited the Natural Science Center. The Natural Science Center acts as a community resource by being an accredited zoo and museum while also having a planetarium. It impacts every age group by providing scientific information to its customers. Volunteer Duties Exhibit guide Classroom assistant