Group / Family Opportunities

D=Weekdays during business hours
E=Evenings
W=Weekends
F=Flexible times


 (F) Adult Center for Enrichment needs volunteers to wrap gifts at Friendly Shopping Center Through December 23. Wrapping is free, but the public tips benefit services of Adult Center for Enrichment, which provides adult day care and respite care. Good opportunity for groups.
Nancy Gore, 274-3559, , www.acecare.org

(D) Adult Center for Enrichment needs volunteers to bring children to interact with older adults at any of its four day adult day programs. Adult supervision and activity planning required. No minimum age for children.
Nancy Gore, 274-3559, www.acecare.org

(F) Busy Bee Crafters needs volunteers to knit, crochet, or sew baby items for Womens Hospital and afghans for Hospice. Volunteers supply their own materials. No meeting requirements. Crochet lessons are available. Good project for groups.
Shannon Roesler, 852-4177

(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, 373-2812, www.ci.greensboro.nc.us/stormwater/education/volunteer.html

Girl Scouts of Tarheel Triad Council needs volunteers for these projects. Good opportunity for groups up to 20 people.

(F) Volunteers to paint interior of a bath house. Materials provided.

(F) Volunteers to trim trees and undergrowth from campsites. Must be able to handle handsaws. Would appreciate adult volunteers with chain saws.

Paul Hoffman, 861-1202,

(F) Goodwill Industries needs volunteers to renovate selected retail stores. Help with painting, sheetrock, and other construction projects.
Chris Gorham, 275-9-801,

(E, W) Greensboro Urban Ministry needs volunteers to:

Provide evening meals or weekend brunches to resident families and single adults at Partnership Village.Offer special events such as aHalloween party or outings to the zoo, water park, or childrens museum. Good opportunity for groups to offer a meal and activities to allow a parents night out.

 Prepare and serve weekday and weekend morning meals to guests at Potter's House Community Kitchen. May serve up to 350 guests.

Evelyn Parks, 271-5959, ext 304, or Gail Gore-Lewis, 271-5959, ext 305, , www.greensboro.com/gum

(D,W) Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers to 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. Minimum age 14 with parental consent.
Roland Russoli, 275-4663,
Website: www.hhgg.org

(F) Mental Health Association in Greensboro needs volunteers wishing 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.
Blair Benson, 373-1402 x 206,

Oakhurst Rest Home needs the following volunteers. Training provided for all duties. Minimum age 18 except where indicated.

(D, W) Help with craft projects. Thursdays at 11 a.m. and Saturdays at 3 p.m.

(F) Call bingo one hour a day either Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.

(F) Visit residents and provide friendship.

(F) Bring friendly pets to visit residents once a month.

(F) Visits from groups to sing, visit, or host special parties. Would welcome visits from choirs, boys and girls clubs. No minimum age; adult supervision.

Patricia Rankin, 292-1349

(F) Project Linus - Guilford County needs volunteers to make or donate new, washable blankets for children who have been traumatized by a crisis or are otherwise in need. Blankets may be crocheted, knitted, fleece no-sew, or quilted. Quarterly general meetings. Special events throughout the year benefiting community agencies that care for children. Training provided. No minimum age.
Darlene Glover, 323-0200 or
National website: www.projectlinus.org

(F) Skenes Chapel needs volunteers for general maintenance work including painting, replacing windows, and some renovation. Minimum age 16.
Charles White, 274-9693,