Volunteer Opportunities
Guilford County nonprofits welcome volunteers in a variety of roles. The Volunteer Center has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities - to find out where you can make a difference, you can review their listings at the Volunteer Center site or contact the Center at (336) 373-1633.
Members of the Consortium also have volunteer opportunities listed below. Contact the individual organization if you are interested in being a part of their program.
Food Assistance, Inc. - Delivery volunteers
Volunteers to donation one hour a month to pickup food and make delivery to their assigned participants. Spend a few minutes with each participant
Contact Name: Jane Carlson
Contact Phone: 336-988-8899
End Date:
Website: Food Assistance, Inc.
Girls Incorporated of Guilford County - Program Facilitator
Women needed to work with girls in workshop sessions. Curriculum and activities will be provided, however we are looking for creative people who can deliver programming in an exciting and energetic fashion. The volunteers need to be available one evening from 5:30 to 7:30 or on Saturday from 9:30 to 12:30 pm. Volunteers need to commit to duration of each 8 to 12 week session. Please contact Brenda Mewborn for more information. 336.790.4214
Contact Name: Brenda Mewborn
Contact Phone: 336-790-4214
End Date: 01-01-2015
Girls Incorporated of Guilford County - Data Management
Volunteers, male or female need to be proficient in Word and Excel and MS Publisher. Microsoft Access would be a plus. This position requires that the volunteer enter data, maintain the GIGC newsletter, type letters, labels and other mailing documents.
Contact Name: Brenda Mewborn
Contact Phone: 336-790-4214
End Date: 06-02-2007
HandyCapable Network - Accounting
Need someone to help set up and teach staff in the use of Quickbooks for non-profits
Contact Name: Barbara Davis
Contact Phone: 336-209-7360
End Date: 06-02-2006
Website: HandyCapable Network
North Carolina Zoological Society - Exhibit Interpreters:NC ZOO
Interpreters provide informal programs aimed at inspiring visitors to demonstrate wise use of the Earth and its natural resources. Exhibit areas currently being interpreted are Rocky Coast, Streamside, Sonora Desert and R.J. Reynolds Forest Aviary, Africa Plaza, Australian Walkabout and Chimpanzee Interpreter.
Contact Name: Kathy Bull
Contact Phone: --
End Date: 09-30-2006
Website: North Carolina Zoological Society
North Carolina Zoological Society - Wildlife Rehab Center: NCZOO
Volunteers provide the routine daily care for injured and orphaned native wildlife until they are ready for release. Volunteers conduct medical tasks such as administering medications, physical therapy, assisting with ex-rays and surgeries, as well as performing treatments as ordered by the veterinary staff. Volunteer duties also include preparation of diets, cleaning cages, admitting patients, feeding animals, answering phones and record keeping. In addition, volunteers may participate in educational programming, cage building and animal rescues. Volunteers may work a flexible schedule and but due to the nature of this position each work shift is a four-hour minimum. Volunteers who will be handling mammals for ANY reason MUST have rabies immunizations.
Contact Name: Kathy Bull
Contact Phone: --
End Date: Ongoing
Website: North Carolina Zoological Society
North Carolina Zoological Society - Animal Watch: NC ZOO
Volunteers may be needed to observe animals for any of the following reasons: • To observe animal behaviors during introductions to a new exhibit • Initiation of a new animal into an established animal grouping • Following a medical procedure
Contact Name: Kathy Bull
Contact Phone: --
End Date: Ongoing
Website: North Carolina Zoological Society
North Carolina Zoological Society - Gift Shop Volunteer: NC ZOO
Gift Shop Volunteers greet customers, stock shelves, organize sales floor, assist with bagging and various other duties as needed. Volunteers work in a controlled climate and are asked to commit to one day a week but no less than 2 times per month.
Contact Name: Kathy Bull
Contact Phone: --
End Date: Ongoing
Website: North Carolina Zoological Society
North Carolina Zoological Society - Zoo Host: NC ZOO
Zoo Host Volunteers answer visitor questions and provide information on how to best see the Zoo, use the transportation system and find necessary services. A time commitment of one day per week but no less than 2 times per month is requested.
Contact Name: Kathy Bull
Contact Phone: --
End Date: Ongoing
Website: North Carolina Zoological Society
Reading Connections - Literacy Tutor
Volunteer Tutor Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week, 6-month minimum Duties: Assist an adult to improve their literacy skills by providing individual or small group tutoring Locations: Throughout Guilford County. Tutor and student select most convenient public location.
Contact Name: Jenny Gore
Contact Phone: 336-230 2223
End Date: Ongoing
Website: Reading Connections
Senior Resources of Guilford - Meal Deliverer
Purpose: To deliver nutritious noon time meals and offer friendly social contact and wellness check to older homebound adults. Duties: Arrive on time at designated meal pick-up site. Notify day chair coordinator and/or Mobile Meals staff at least 24 hours in advance if you are unable to deliver meals on your assigned day. Report any food discrepancies, delivery problems or any additional services the client may need to Mobile Meals staff in writing on the route sheet or by phone. Follow Senior Resources of Guilford’s Guidelines for delivering Mobile Meals Provide assistance in helping the client open their meal as needed. Understand and follow delivery regulations and emergency guidelines.
Contact Name: Jo Ann Woodcock
Contact Phone: 373-4816 260
End Date: Ongoing
Website: Senior Resources of Guilford
Senior Resources of Guilford - Handy Helper
Purpose: To help senior homeowners remain independent by assisting them with minor home maintenance and/or yard work Duties: Assess home project as assigned by Senior Resources Provide information regarding needed repairs, supplies, and labor Commit to completion of the project after consultation with Volunteer Coordinator Protect confidentiality of all clients. Report volunteer hours following the completion of the project. Provide necessary tools and equipment to complete project.
Contact Name: Jo Ann Woodcock
Contact Phone: 373-4816 260
End Date: Ongoing
Website: Senior Resources of Guilford
Sportsdreams - Mentor for Girls in the Game participants
Active, articulate women needed to impact girls participating in \"Girls in the Game\" project. The volunteers need to be available during after school hours: 4:00-6:00pm two to three times a week. Volunteers need to commit to duration of session, sessions last from 6-12 weeks. Please contact Miche Franken for more information.
Contact Name: Miche Franken
Contact Phone: 336-202-2303
End Date: Ongoing
Website: Sportsdreams
Volunteer Center of Greensboro - Volunteer opportunities in the community
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Contact Name: Hollie Rose
Contact Phone: 373-1633
End Date: Ongoing
Website: Volunteer Center of Greensboro
Win-Win Resolutions, Inc. - Young Peacemaker Award Banquet Assistants
Win Win Resolutions is looking for people to act as Greeters and Ushers for our Young Peacemaker Award Banquet on September 11th, 2007. We are celebrating 6 Guilford County Youth for their peacemaking efforts in schools. This is a commitment only for the event scheduled from 5pm-9pm at the Airport Marriott. If interested in volunteering in other capacities, please see our website for more information (www.winwinresolutions.org)
Contact Name: Debra Vilgliano
Contact Phone: --
End Date: Ongoing
Website: Win-Win Resolutions, Inc.