Court Appointed Volunteers
D=Weekdays during business hours
E=Evenings
W=Weekends
F=Flexible times
These agencies may accept people who are requested to perform community service. Well be updating this list regularly.
Please tell the agency coordinator when you call that you are required to perform community service. The Volunteer Center does not guarantee that these agencies will allow you to complete your designated hours.
If you cannot find a match after calling these groups, please check our complete listing of volunteer opportunities on our website or call us at 373-1633. We may not know if certain agencies accept court referrals. You may also call local churches to volunteer your time.
Triad Alternatives for Change
Back Together Again, a nonprofit agency in Greensboro, is offering Triad Alternatives for Change, a program that allows first-time offenders an opportunity to evaluate themselves and their needs in the community and to build confidence and self-esteem.
Subjects include communication and social skills, anger management and conflict resolution, and exploratory/journal writing. Classes are limitd to 15-20 people.
For more information, call Wayne Coleman, 370-9689,
Adult Center for Enrichment. Pick up and return lunch trays from the cafeterias at its adult day center and socialize with seniors. Training provided. Minimum age 16.
Nancy Gore, 274-3559, , www.acecare.org
Animal Rescue & Foster Program. Vaious volunteer duties including:
Assist rescue and adoption teams by returning phone calls and screening callers.
Bring pets area nursing and retirement homes to visit residents four times a month.
Hold puppies and dogs at adoption events.
Write for the newsletter.
Serve as foster homes for animals.
Play with and clean up after kittens housed temporarily at the agency.
Lyn Koonce, 323-0850, , www.greensboro.com/arfp
Back Together Again. Helps low-income families become more self-sufficient.
Answer the telephone, filing, and making phone calls.
Staff the Greensboro Coliseum food concession stand during special events. Part of proceeds from concessions benefits agency. No heavy lifting, No more than five hours per event.
Angel Coleman, 370-9659,
(F) City of Greensboro needs volunteers to help in the Drain Marker Program to keep streams and lakes clean. Volunteers will glue drain markers on the concrete covers of storm drains and on curbsides using a caulk gun. Must be comfortable working outdoors in all kinds of weather, have own transportation, and sign liability form. Good project for groups. One volunteer in each group must be an adult. Training provided. Minimum age 12.
LaVelle Donnell, 333-2812, , www.ci.greensboro.nc.us/stormwater/education/volunteer.html
Court Watch of NC. Attend domestic violence court trials and monitor proceedings. Volunteers needed in Greensboro, High Point, Asheboro, Lexington, and Wentworth. Training provided. Parking and out-of-town mileage reimbursed. Minimum age 18.
Carolyn Ford, 271-0840,
Eastside Park Community Center. Help support the Eastside Park community by improving the lives of all residents. Various positions in the computer lab including instructors, assistants, and technical support.
Maybelle Williams, 574-0833,
Gate City CDC. Various office jobs including computer work with Microsoft Excel and Word, answering phones, and doing research.
Tamara Dix, 691-0092, ext 302,
Goodwill Industries. Various volunteer jobs including:
Assist with day-to-day operations in retail stores and in the transportation department. Duties include greeting customers, receiving goods, and processing donations. Requires light to moderate lifting and friendly communication. On the job training provided as necessary.
Assist the transportation department as truck helper and Attended Donation Site attendant. Duties include assisting the driver in handling materials and loading and unloading trucks. ADC attendant will greet customers, collect donations, and issue receipts.
Assist in the production department/contributed goods. Duties include sorting and inspecting goods for sale in retail stores and determining those for salvage sites.
Assist in employment works area. Duties include working on the computer and helping Goodwill clients write resumes and polish interviewing skills. Requires basic computer skills, good communication, and experience in resume writing.
Chris Gorham, 275-9801,
Greensboro Public Library. Volunteer as a reading tutor or work in computer lab helping people use the Internet and various software programs.
TJ Grant, 373-2925,
Greyhound Friends of NC. Care for animals by cleaning cages, washing blankets, and bathing dogs.
Blanche Fedor, 852-9739, ,
www.greyhoundfriends.com
Guilford County Department of Public Health. Various positions; call for details.
Sara White, 641-3163,
Habitat for Humanity.
Volunteer att ReStore, a recycling center accepting donations of new and used building materials, fixtures, furniture, tools, and other surplus items. ReStore is open Tuesdays through Saturdays. Volunteers will pick up, fix, and clean donated items, operate the cash register, assist customers, answer phones, and work in the warehouse.
Help build low-income houses. Volunteers are needed on weekdays and on Saturdays. Construction projects including framing, roofing, painting, and siding. Individuals, churches, and civic groups are invited to participate.
Roland Russoli, 275-4663, , www.hhgg.org
Happy Hills Animal Foundation. Various positions including maintaining the agencys database, coordinating volunteers, and recognizing volunteers.
Linda Ledbetter, 336-622-3620, , www.hhaf.org
NOTE: Happy Hills is located in Staley, NC, approximately 20 minutes from Greensboro.
High Point Regional Health System. Various positions including:
Information Desk. Volunteers needed to staff entrance desks, answer phones, transfer calls, direct customers, and greet patients and families. Training provided.
Emergency Department. Volunteers needed to help minimize the anxiety of waiting families by providing regular patient updates. Training provided.
Patient Discharge. Volunteers needed to discharge patients via wheelchairs. Training provided.
Annie Riddick, 878-6000 ext 2117,
Horsepower Therapeutic Learning Center. Serve as volunteer horse leaders and sidewakers for its youth and therapeutic riding programs. Leaders are responsible for controlling the horse during sessions. Sidewalkers are responsible for riders.Training provided.
Emily Mann, 931-1424,
KopperTop Life Learning Center. Feed animals, clean cages, garden Aso help as sidewalkers and horse leaders in classes for disabled youth. Training provided.
Deborah Meridith, 449-7865,
Mental Health Association in Greensboro needs:
Volunteers to befriend an adult receiving mental and emotional health services. Volunteers who choose one-on-one friendships must be at least 18 and make a minimum commitment of four hours a month for a year. Volunteers who choose to be matched with group residents must make a commitment of two hours week for one semester.
People to join the agencys speakers bureau, provide general office assistance, or help with special projects including the agencys free information and referral service.
Blair Benson, 373-1402 x 206,
Oakhurst Rest Home. Area retirement home needing people to visit and provide friendship for seniors, call bingo, provide entertainment, and do general office work.
Patricia Rankin, 292-1349
Project Linus - Guilford County Chapter. Group members make new, washable blankets for children who have been traumatized or are otherwise in need. Blankets may be crocheted, knitted, quilted, or fleece no-sews. Special events benefit community facilities that care for children.
Darlene Glover, 323-0200, , www.projectlinus.com
Reading Connections. Tutor adults in small groups in the computer lab and help adults prepare for the GED. Training provided. Minimum age 18.
Wanda Parker, 230-2223,
Salvation Army. Work in the Thrift Store warehouse. Also help in food pantry by keeping an inventory, discarding outdated or spoiled food, preparing grocery bags for clients.
Monica Wilkins, 235-0349,
United Arts Council. Various office jobs including stuffing envelopes, labeling newsletters, and answering phones.
Marion Whitt or Kate Shugart, 373-7523, ext 246 or 244
Win-Win Resolutions. Various volunteer positions including;
Assist Win-Win staff counselors in teaching students conflict resolution training at Guilford County high schools. School hours.
Assist elementary theater instructors during the school day and in after-school workshops.
Assist in researching and writing grants and coordinating fundraising events.
Help with clerical duties, including data entry.
Follow up with program evaluation and data collection for elementary and middle school workshops
Debra Vigliano, 230-1232, www.winwinresolutions.org
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