All Saints Church
Contact Information: 4310 Garrett Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27515 http://www.allsaints-chd.org/index.php 919-942-4855 Agency’s Mission Statement To worship God, to grow together, and to serve the community in which the Lord has called us. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The church plans to help both the local community of Chapel Hill/Durham, missionaries throughout the world and their sister parish, in Butare, Rwanda. They do this through building houses, sending missions teams to talk with the people and evaluate their needs, selling coffee and other drives which help them give whatever these areas need to them as much as the church can. Agency’s Impact on the Community They value their community and the people who live in it, and they pray for their community and its leaders. They seek to serve their community by meeting real needs in the lives of people and living as people of grace, mercy, justice and truth. Volunteer Duties Pack boxes Help with worship services
Alliance Medical Ministry
101 Donald Ross Dr Raleigh, NC 27610 http://alliancemedicalministry.org (919)-250-3320 Agency’s Mission Statement To provide primary medical care services to the uninsured, working poor of Wake County, and enhance utilization of free/reduced-cost health care resources in community via referral process and promoting self-empowerment. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served 1) Provide acute and chronic medical care, as well as preventative care. 2) To maintain quality services that include laboratory and pharmacy services as well as specialty services such as high-risk eye clinic, ENT, GYN, and cardiovascular. Agency’s Impact on the Community Drastic improvement in overall chronic health status and a decrease in visitations to surrounding emergency room/urgent care sites are included in the agency’s impact. Volunteer Duties Assist with interpretation with Spanish-speaking clients Assist with greeting and checking patients in
Ambassador Camp
119 West Lewis St. Whiteville, NC 28472 www.ambassadorcamp.org (910)-646-3909 Agency’s Mission Statement To lead children to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ as Savior in a camp setting. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served Goals include: Growth of spirituality and social skills for living Develop students into disciples of Jesus Christ Agency’s Impact on the Community This agency has served children in this for spiritual growth and development of skills. Volunteer Duties Work with kitchen staff and waterfront activities.
American Dialysis Center
Contact Information: 1406 N. Marine Corps Drive Upper Tumon, Guam 96913 (671) 646-3773 Mission Statement: To take care of end-stage renal disease patients and improve their quality of life. Agency’s Goals and Programs: The dialysis center offers hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis to patients who have kidney problems and renal failure. Dialysis removes waste and excess water from the blood. Agency Impact on Community: The center has provided quality care to many dialysis patients in Guam and improved the comfort level of the patients while they are being treated. It has also created new spaces for patients because there is a large number of people who need dialysis. Volunteer Duties: Making technical kits Filing patient records
American Heart Association
Contact Information 3131 RDU Center Drive, Suite 100 Morrisville, NC27560 www.heart.org (919)-463-8348 Agency’s Mission Statement Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Agency’s Goals and Programs Offered to Clients/People Served The agency’s goals are to reduce the rate of coronary heart disease and stroke by 25%, reduce the prevalence of smoking, high blood cholestrerol, and physical inactivity by 25%, and eliminate the growth of obesity and diabetes. Programs include various educational programs and a series of fundraising walks. Impact the Agency Has Made on the Community The agency has started the Go Red program, as well as Go Red for Women, designed to teach the public how to make healthy lifestyle hcoices. They also started Start!, a nationwide series of walks attempting to increase activity. Duties You Will Perform as a Volunteer Stuff walker envelopes File papers in the AHA office
American Red Cross
Contact Information 200 Overhill Drive Suite A Mooresville, NC 28117 www.redcrosshelps.org (704)-664-4908 Agency’s Mission Statement A humanitarian organization, led by volutneers that provide relief to 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 works to keep their communities healthy and provide for the needy. They do this by providing volutneer opportunities for disasters, local disasters, office assistants, mental health, and the donation of blood. They offer CPR lessons and classes and financial aid to the poor. Everyone deserves an opportunity to live life. Impact the Agency Has Made on the Community The agency has brought knowledge and support to the community. They provide housing for families after fires . They also give support during disaster situations. They help with search/rescue and search/recovery for people in need. They provide educational sessions for children, teaching responsibility, common sense, dangerous situations, and basic aid training. Duties You Will Perform as a Volunteer File papers and help keep organization in the office Help with fundraisers including bicycle racer Teach … Continue reading
American Red Cross
100 Edgewood Rd Asheville, NC 28806 redcrosswnc.org (828)258-3888 Agency’s Mission Statement The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served Health and Safety instruction in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), first aid, wilderness training, babysitting, and water safety. Disaster Relief training and teams to assist victims of disasters such as home fires and severe weather. Blood Services to collect and supply hospitals with an adequate supply of human blood and platelets for surgery and patient treatment. Service to members of the military and their families including vital communications links and emergency financial assistance. Volunteer Duties Greeter/Canteen Helper for Blood Center Misc. Duties on Blood Drives Disaster Relief work
American Red Cross of Fort Bragg/Pope AFB
Contact Information P.O. Box 70150 Building 1-1139 Macomb and Hamilton Streets Fort Bragg, NC 28310 www.redcross.org (910)-907-7124 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, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help peoople prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Agency’s Goals and Programs Offered to Clients/People Served The Red Cross serves as the nation’s premier emergency response organization. It is part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to victims of war. The American Red Cross also offers community services that help the needy, support and comfort for military members and their families, educational programs that promote health and safety, international relief and development programs and collects, processes and distributes blood and blood products. Impact the Agency Has Made on the Community The Red Cross gives people the opportunity to gain the information they need to prepare for and respond to emergencies. It also helps U.S. service members and their families stay connected while they are separated. … Continue reading
The American Red Cross
100 North Peartree Lane Raleigh, NC 27610 http://www.trianglearc.org (919)-231-1602 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 to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.” Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The Red Cross helps victims of disasters, providing food and shelter and helping to rebuild their lives. It collects blood for necessary medical transfusions and platelets for cancer patients. It assists those serving in the US Military through communication, counseling, and financial aid. It also offers health and safety training to the public and strives. Agency’s Impact on the Community It has offered advice/given classes in relevant matters pertaining to health and safety, responded to emergency situations to save lives, assisted those in need to improve quality of life, and has collected blood to help patients in hospitals. Volunteer Duties Assist with office paperwork Assist with blood drives
The American Red Cross: Greensboro Chapter
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