Animal Lovers Assist League
204 Airport Rd. Maple, NC 27929 427-0011 Agency’s Mission Statement This agency’s mission is to house and take care of strays and adopt them to new homes. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served School children do projects for senior year, and there are 4-H programs, Adoptathons, volunteer and community service programs. Agency’s Impact on the Community The agency has taken strays off of the streets, taken in animals that are no longer taken care of, and spayed and neutered animals. Volunteer Duties Help take care of animals Cleans cages Give food and water to animals Walk and bathe dogs Help keep shelter running
Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County
P.O. Box 13 Wentworth, NC 27375 www.apsrc.org (336)-791-4606 Agency’s Mission Statement A.P.S.R.C is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of companion animals within the Rockingham County area through humane education, pet assistance activities, advocacy, and homeless animal care, rehabilitation, and adoption services. A.P.S.R.C works cooperatively with other animal welfare groups and employees to achieve this objective. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served Goals: To reduce animal neglect/abuse To promote animal welfare and humane care of companion animals To educate the public about proper pet care To reduce the unwanted pet population through spay/neuter programs To promote the establishment and maintenance of a modern, humane animal shelter Programs: Behavioral Rehabilitation and Obedience Outreach – Helping dog owners train their pets Pet Care Assistance Program – Provides pet food, medical care, spay/neuter services, housing, transportation, etc. for pets whose owners are experiencing financial need Heroes Club – Educational programs provided to local schools consisting of humane education and training Shelter Support – volunteers work to help care for animals in current shelters and help raise funds for … Continue reading
Anson County Schools
320 Camden Road Wadesboro, NC 28170 www.ansonschools.org (704) 694-4417 Mission Statement: To ensure that all students acquire skills and knowledge necessary to be successful and responsible citizens. Agency’s Goals and Programs: The goals of Anson County Schools are to offer courses that meet individual student needs so that they will graduate from high school competent in 21st century skills. They want students to acquire a responsible adult skill set but to also possess the background needed to have a successful experience after high school. Programs specifically offered at the high school include one-to-one laptop initiatives, online courses, honors, AP, and standard classes, and those required by the disability act. Agency Impact on Community: Anson County Schools are the center of the community. The school system is responsible for the teaching and education of all students, the center for the arts, the gymnasiums for any county athletic activities, and the auditorium for various other programs. Volunteer Duties: Assisting students in online computer lab Helping students with computer issues Working on hardware problems Teaching students computer skills Tutoring math students Assisting ESL … Continue reading
Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center
176 Chimney Ridge Burnsville, NC 28714 www.atrcriding.com 828.675.5814 Agency Mission Statement: To provide therapeutic horseback riding for persons with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities in a safe, structured environment. Agency Goals and Programs: ATRC enables up to 45 handicapped children to ride horses every year. This therapy has been shown to increase physical coordination, mental attentiveness, general confidence, and quality of life for disabled people. Agency Impact: ATRC provides disabled children with the uniquely therapeutic experience of horseback riding. Since 1986, the organization has worked to improve the quality of life for physically, mentally, and emotionally challenged children in the mountains of Western NC. Volunteer Duties: Cleaning stables Maintaining the riding track Working with disabled children Revamping the organization’s aging website
Area Christians Together in Service
305 S. Chestnut Street Henderson, NC 27536 (252) 492-8231 Mission Statement: To help those who are without food by providing food and moral support for those who have been abused. Agency’s Goals and Programs: The goal of ACTS is to provide shelter for those who have suffered from domestic violence. ACTS also offers a food donation program to help with a personal soup kitchen warehouse and to help with other community food supplies. Agency Impact on Community: ACTS has made a big impact on the community by always being ready to help those who are in need. They provide hundreds of meals per month, and these meals help to keep the less fortunate fed and give them hope. Volunteer Duties: Organizing food supplies Helping with food preparation Serving food Cleaning and maintaining the ACTS facility
Area Congregations in Ministry
634 Roxboro Road Oxford, NC 27565 www.acimgranville.org (919) 690-0961 Mission Statement: To meet the basic needs of individuals. Agency’s Goals and Programs: ACIM aims to help people in need by providing food, shelter, and other forms of aid. Agency Impact on Community: In 2009, ACIM gave over $88,000 in cash disbursements, including lodging, rent, and medical assistance. It also gave over $30,000 in support services like utilities and supplies. Volunteer Duties: Working with technological and organizational services Enhancing ACIM’s efficiency Augmenting ACIM’s ability to serve
Arts Together
114 St. Mary’s St Raleigh, NC 27605 www.artstogether.org (919)-828-1713 Agency’s Mission Statement Arts Together is a non-profit community arts school dedicated to bringing opportunities in creative arts education to the broadest segment of the local community. Arts Together’s mission also includes providing avenues of creative expression through the development of individuality, self-esteem, and artistic technique. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served Arts Together offers classes in art, dance, drama, voice, pilates, and yoga for ages 3 to 18 and adults. They also have a multi-arts preschool and various summer camps. Agency’s Impact on the Community The agency provides a venue for creativity and artistic expression. It offers many classes and programs that people would not have anywhere else. Volunteer Duties Teacher’s Assistant
Asheville Buncombe Youth Summer Association
410 Swannanoa River Road Asheville, NC 28805 www.abysa.org (828) 299-7277 Mission Statement: To empower children, strengthen families, and enrich our community through soccer, the world’s game. Agency’s Goals and Programs: The Association provides an organized soccer league to all of its players and participants. ABYSA offers soccer for children as young as 5 all the way through the high school level. They also provide valuable exercise and a physical outlet in a safe environment. Participants can compete at the recreational level, challenge level, or state-wide classic level. Summer camps are also available to participants. Agency Impact on Community: Currently, over 4,000 kids are enrolled in ABYSA. The program teaches children about sportsmanship, teamwork, and the importance of exercise in a safe environment. ABYSA also offers programs to help underprivileged children in the community. With programs like “Project Kick Start” and “Go to Goal,” ABYSA is able to reach out to a broader span of children and is helping them learn about important life skills though participation in the soccer program. Volunteer Duties: Volunteering at the ABYSA fundamentals soccer camp as … Continue reading
ATEC Wake Technical Community College
9101 Fayetteville Rd Raleigh, NC 27603 www.waketech.edu 919.866.5500 Agency Mission Statement: To help improve and enrich lives by meeting the lifelong educational, training, and service needs of its diverse community. Agency Goals and Programs: ATEC provides a dynamic learning environment to ensure successful achievement of students’ goals by administering sound policies, curricula, instruction, and support services. ATEC offers credit programs leading to associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates designed for immediate entry into employment, an associate degree in general education, and associate degrees designed to transfer to four-year institutions. Agency Impact: ATEC has been a college that exceeds the expectations of its stakeholders for effective lifelong education and workforce training by providing world-class programs, services, and resources through an approach which models and teaches the core values of respect, responsibility, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. Volunteer Duties: Performing assistance to students in the ATEC program Assisting in soldering and circuit building for an electronic organ kit Helping students create their own cars built from small motors and switches and Lego RCX challenges
Baileywick YMCA
9216 Baileywick Road Raleigh, NC 27615 www.ymcatriangle.org (919) 848-9622 Mission Statement: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Agency’s Goals and Programs: Baileywick YMCA offers programs such as Nursery, Pre-School, Youth Teens, Adult Fitness, Aquatics, Training, and Family & Fellowship. It aims to strengthen the ties within the family, to allow children to make new friends, and to help everyone grow in spirit, mind, and body by offering a variety of programs, including swimming lessons, sports programs, teen leadership programs, and much more. Agency Impact on Community: Baileywick YMCA gives teens a productive outlet where they can play freely and make new friends in a safe environment. It also serves as a place of education, teaching kids fundamental skills they will need throughout life. They have also kept kids off the streets. Volunteer Duties: Acting as an administrative assistant Performing desk work