P.O. Box 192411 Raleigh, NC 27619 www.hobync.org 919-609-0055 Agency’s Mission Statement: The Hugh O’Brian’s Youth Leadership organization (HOBY) is committed to teaching tomorrow’s leaders today. They achieve this through yearly leadership camps, which occur in every state and several countries. The three-day camp focuses on promoting leadership through hands-on activities and panel sessions with real world leaders. Agency’s goals and programs offered to clients/people served: The agency’s yearly camp is offered to over two-hundred of the state’s top leaders, one from each participating schools. As a part of the camp, ambassadors start their community service by volunteering with triangle-region organizations. Many alumni return to these organizations after the camps to volunteer. Impact agency has made on community: HOBY NC and the affiliate HOBY organizations have made profound impacts on North Carolina and the world. As a part of the camp, ambassadors start their community service by volunteering with triangle-region organizations. Many alumni return to these organizations after camp to volunteer. Volunteer Duties: Lead the ambassadors throughout the weekend Lead reflection sessions which discuss what was learned from a real-world leader … Continue reading →

1001 Blair Drive Raleigh, NC 27603 www.foodshuttle.org (919) 250-0043 Mission Statement: To recover, prepare, and distribute wholesome, perishable food for the area’s poor, hungry, undernourished, and homeless. Agency’s Goals and Programs: Inter-Faith Food Shuttle receives food from over 220 donors, ranging from grocery stores and restaurants to the NC State Farmer’s Market. The Food Shuttle provides food to over 200 agencies. Agency Impact on Community: Inter-Faith Food Shuttle provides low-nutrition soup kitchens with high-quality, ready-to-serve meals frequently. The Food Shuttle has provided families with healthy and balanced meals to eat regardless of poor circumstances since its beginning. Volunteer Duties: Working in the warehouse and on trucks Sorting and repackaging incoming food for redistribution Loading and unloading trucks full of donated food Making compressed recall reports to be sent to recipient agencies

www.laasya.org Agency’s Mission Statement To promote traditional performing arts of India, primarily classical music and dance. The goal is to present many facets of Bharatnatyam by taking an innovative approach while keeping the original techniques intact. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The organization offers dance and music lesson year long.  The agency also trains students for performances in the community and stages shows for various audiences. There are extensive training sessions during spring and summer camps. Agency’s Impact on the Community The agency has trained several students in the Triangle Area in Bharatnatyam and music. The students perform at various community shows and share their knowledge as they move to different places. The agency also stages shows that are open to members of the community. Volunteer Duties Teach dance lessons

8604 Falls of Neuse Rd Raleigh, NC 27615 www.LeeBrother.com/SKF (919)-846-1234 Agency’s Mission Statement The Lee Brothers Sidekick Foundation is a nonprofit organization that seeks to provide and promote educational opportunities which empower our youth and strengthen our community through supporting programs such as annual college scholarships and teacher grants for classroom projects. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served LBSKF’s goal is to provide educational opportunities in all aspects. This is accomplished through annual academic scholarships college bound high school seniors and college students. Our teacher grant programs offer opportunities for local area teachers to apply for grants for either specific projects or necessary supplies for their classroom so that they can focus more on education and less on budget. We also educate our modern women in safety awareness through women self-defense clinics. Funds generated from such clinics are donated to local domestic violence shelters. Agency’s Impact on the Community Since 2003 Lee Brothers Side Kick FOundation was able to support by funding “My Sister’s House,” a shelter for domestic violence victims, so that they can not only take … Continue reading →

8405 Leesville Road Raleigh, NC 27613 http://leesvillems.wcpss.net (919)-870-4141 Agency’s Mission Statement Leesville Road Middle School is a public middle school for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in the Wake County Public School System. The Wake County Public School System’s mission statement is to educate each student to be a responsible and productive citizen who can effectively manage future challenges. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served Wake County Public School System’s goal is to demonstrate high academic growth, and, by 2014, have all students graduating on-time and prepared to compete globally. Leesville Road Middle School educates students academically, hold extra-curricular activities, and provides athletic and fine arts programs. Agency’s Impact on the Community Leesville Road Middle School educates student in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, and encourages student to continue on to high school and to graduate fr0m high school. Volunteer Duties Copy worksheets Organize field trips Organize team binders Create database of students contact information Tutor students

201 East Hargett St Raleigh, NC 27601 www.marbleskidsmuseum.org (919)-834-4040 Agency’s Mission Statement Marbles Kids Museum inspires imagination, discovery, and learning through extraordinary adventures in play and larger-than-life IMAX experience. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served Developing creativity and innovation Building healthy, active families Strengthening foundations for successful learning Introducing children to diverse people and places Growing up green Agency’s Impact on the Community This agency provides a place for children to have fun while learning in an interactive environment. Volunteer Duties Supervise children Chaperon tours Help set up/break down activities

3800 Hillsborough St Raleigh, NC 27607 http://www.meredith.edu/music/string-camps.htm Margaret Garriss at 919-760-2871 Virginia Hudson at 919-760-2895 Agency’s Mission Statement N/A Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served To provide local students with the opportunity to attend a strings clinic, featuring special conductors/guests. To provide local students with the opportunity to learn more about their stringed instruments (includes playing in an orchestra, sectionals, and quartets) Agency’s Impact on the Community Strings students from across the Triangle area attend Lamar for either one or two weeks at the start of summer. They learn techniques and information taught by both local strings teachers and guest instructors. For many young children, this will be their first exposure to an orchestra setting. Overall, Lamar Stringfield String Camp provides an excellent environment for string students of all levels to improve and meet other students enthusiastic about playing their stringed instrument. Volunteer Duties Camp Counselor Prepare for registration Organize papers and music Set up and clean up Help kids with violin skills

3101 Industrial Drive Suite 210 Raleigh, NC 27609 www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/NCT/index.aspx (919) 834-0678 Mission Statement: To drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. Agency’s Goals and Programs: NMSS provides programs and direct services to more than 4,700 people with MS and their families. They provide educational programs, information and referrals, self-help groups, counseling and support, medical equipment loans, and much more to citizens. Agency Impact on Community: NMSS is the largest private sponsor of MS research in the world. They support research and training projects aimed at finding the cause, treatment, and care of MS. Volunteer Duties: Performing research Organizing files Preparing mailings Helping with event preparation

3901 Barrett Drive Suite 300 Raleigh, NC 27609 www.ncabr.org 919.785.1304 Agency Mission Statement: To promote public understanding and support for bioscience research. Agency Goals and Programs: The association has created a program called Science in the Cinema to interest high school students in medical science dilemmas. Workshops that cover related topics are offered to teachers of grades K-12. The main goal of the association is to foster an understanding of bioscience and and to create support for research. Agency Impact: Almost 3,500 teachers from 93 NC counties have participated in the programs offered by the association. Also, almost 1,000 state residents have attended forums to debate issues presented by the association. Volunteer Duties: Sorting files Maintaining the website Researching and obtaining new materials and publications

3136 C. Jordan Hall I Raleigh, NC 27695 www.cnr.ncsu.edu (919)-513-2582 Agency’s Mission Statement To preserve our natural resources and create education and service. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served This agency supports our state’s top industries – forest products, wood and paper products, and tourism. This agency also tests and analyzes our water supply for bacteria and other toxins. It helps provide solutions to make sure we have the natural resources we need in the future. Agency’s Impact on the Community The Center for Applied Aquatic Ecology has done research in cyanobacteria in water reservoirs in North Carolina, and has also done projects that help protect wildlife habitats such as estuaries and rivers. CNR has worked with NC State to install facilities that use less energy, and has also created  a golf course that does not destroy the trees and wildlife habitat. Volunteer Duties Assist with lab work Administrative and office tasks