Braswell Memorial Library
727 North Grace St Rocky Mount, NC 27804 www.braswell-library.org 252-442-1951 Agency’s Mission Statement: The mission of Braswell Memorial Public Library is to nurture life-long reading and learning, provide access to information, and promote community enrichment and achievement. Agency’s goals and programs offered to clients/people served: Braswell Memorial Library offers many summer reading programs from the “Read-to-me” age group to the adult group. They also have many programs to help tutor school kids and help them with research. Braswell is also connected to the Tar River Connections Genealogical Society. Impact Agency has made on Community: This agency has provided the community with not only books, but programs to encourage reading, research, and learning at all ages. This empowers people to take the words that they read and to incorporate then into the actions of their lives. Volunteer Duties: Aid various summer reading programs Re-shelving books Other tasks supervisor assigns
City of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation
311 Hill St Rocky Mount, NC 27802 www.rockymountnc.gov/parks/ (252)-972-1162 Agency’s Mission Statement Advancing community well-being, safety, and quality of life by delivering exceptional public service. “Creating community through people, parks, and programs.” Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The City of Rocky Mount offers parks, pools, art centers, cemeteries, children’s museums and science centers, imperial center, walking trails, senior centers, and summer camps. The entire city is offered these programs. Agency’s Impact on the Community The agency has created sports leagues for youth and adults to join. The agency has also given kids a place to go instead of staying on the streets all the time. Volunteer Duties Clean up four of the city’s parks by picking up trash and loose tree limbs.
Grace Covenant Church
500 Peachtree St Rocky Mount, NC 27804 http://www.gccrm.org/ 252-972-7700 What is the agency’s mission statement? We have all been commissioned to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and build His Kingdom as stated in Matthew 28:18-20. What are the agency’s goals and programs offered to clients/ people served? The agency’s goals and programs include: Touching people’s lives through Jesus Christ Building a city of God Reaching nations and spreading The Word of God Serving God Youth outreach Building family bonds Worshiping God What is the impact the agency has made on the community? The agency has done the following: Youth outreach to lead children to God Volunteers in prison ministry Volunteers in homeless shelters and soup kitchens What are the duties you will perform as a volunteer? Yard work Cleaning Working the sound booth Community Outreach Programs Helping with Church Service
Nash General Hospital
2460 Curtis Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 www.nhcs.org (252)-443-8000 Agency’s Mission Statement The agency’s mission is to provide health care services and to improve the health of the community in a caring, efficient, and financially sound manner. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The primary goal is a cured patient, but the hospital strives to give all patients the best treatment possible. It also tries to use the best technology and resources for the patients. Agency’s Impact on the Community Opened in 1971, Nash General Hospital has served many citizens. It has brought resources and technology that were previously unavailable to the county. It has been expanding over the years, bringing in a new heart catheter lab, a new emergency care center, and a women’s center. These are only a few of the opportunities that Nash General Hospital has brought to the community. Nash tries to identify problems that are occurring in the community and then provide a solution. Volunteer Duties Clerical duties Escort patients Deliver flowers
