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Volunteer Opportunities

To help faculty, staff, and students, easily access volunteer opportunities, RCC has listed volunteer opportunities in our service area. Please check back regularly for upcoming events with these organizations, but also keep in mind that they have continual needs for volunteers beyond these special events. Don’t be shy about contacting them directly.

(Updated 6/6/12)

Special Event Volunteer Opportunities

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Special Event Volunteer Opportunities

New Opportunities

Please contact The Volunteer Center to get more information on new opportunities, 1-336-626-6643, e-mail:grouth@uwrandolph.org.

Project Linus

Arlene Phillips participated in Project Linus at the Seagrove Public Library in March. They created blankets for needy children, which are designed to be distributed to seriously ill or traumatized children in hospitals, shelters, social service agencies, or anywhere a child might need a big hug. If you are interested in forming a group at RCC to do this, go to the Project Linus website for more details: www.projectlinus.org.

Additional special volunteer opportunities will be posted here throughout the year. Check back often for new ways to serve your community!

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Agency Name: AARP Tax-Aide
City, State, Zip: Randleman, NC 27317
Time commitment: Be committed throughout training and tax season
Volunteer Job: Tax Preparer
Location: Randolph County
Minimum Age: 21
Agency Contact Name: Steve Graf
E-mail: sgraf@triad.rr.com
Website: www.aarp.org/taxaide
Telephone Number: (336) 495-2510
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity:
Training will start in September. Contact Agency director for schedule.
Brief description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Helping others by answering questions and preparing tax returns. Working four or more hours per week during the tax season February through April. Training and certification is held on the January Saturdays in the Senior Adults Center (Saltbox) in Asheboro.
Qualifications/Skills: Enjoys helping others. Familiar with computers. Good with numbers i.e. taxes, bookkeeping or accounting.

Agency Name: American Red Cross
Address: 1501 Yanceyville St
City, State, Zip: Greensboro, NC 27405
Volunteer Job: (1) Greeter and Canteen volunteers for Blood Drives in Randolph County
(2) Disaster Action Team members for local disaster response in Randolph County
(3) Volunteer who will coordinate other volunteers in Randolph County.
(4) CPR Instructor
(5) Office Support
Location: Randolph County
Minimum Age: 21
Agency Contact Name: Anne Vestal
E-mail: vestala@usa.redcross.org
Telephone Number: (336) 629-2399 or (336) 332-6916
Any other requirements for Volunteers: Volunteers must complete an Application and background check. Visit http://gso.redcross.org and click on the Volunteer Tab for all information related to volunteering
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Days and hours vary.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Volunteers are needed to help respond to local disasters and serve on Disaster Action Teams.
Volunteers are needed to help at local blood drives as the Greeter and Canteen volunteers. Volunteer Coordinator will help recruit volunteers in Randolph County. All Training is provided.
CPR instructor volunteers should be able to teach CPR to the public.
Office volunteers will provide support in the Red Cross office by answering the phone, greeting the public, filing, and computer work.
Qualifications/Skills: Volunteers should be friendly and willing to talk to the public. Computer and telephone skills needed. You must attend a Red Cross Volunteer Orientation and complete a background check.
Training Provided: Red Cross will provide the training to become an instructor. You will need 50 hours of training, teaching, and observation. Volunteers must attend a Red Cross Orientation and complete a background check.

Agency Name: Ash Rand Rescue Squad
Address: 805 South Cox Street
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Volunteer Job Titles: Search and Rescue, Water Dive Rescue, USAR Rescue
Location: Where needed
Minimum Age: 21
Agency Contact Name: Melody Martinez
E-mail: N/A
Telephone Number: (336) 625-3354
Any other requirements for Volunteers: Some volunteer positions require 300-400 hours of training.
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: When needed.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Must have knowledge be trained or certified in hiking/hunting, water rescue - experienced/certified scuba divers are needed.
Qualifications/Skills: be certified or willing to be certified in scuba diving, take training and work well in emergencies.

Agency Name: Big Brothers Big Sisters
Address: 200 North Main Street, 3rd Floor
City, State, Zip: High Point, NC 27261
Volunteer Job Title: Biggs Mentor
Location: Randolph County
Agency Contact Name: Kendra Britto
E-mail: amy@bbbscp.org
Telephone Number: (336) 882-4167
Fax Number: (336) 882-2043
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 18
Requirements for Volunteers: Fill out application and have a home visit.
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Set on schedule, but must be 2-5 hours a week for 1 year.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Must have reliable transportation and be able to pick children up from their homes, take them out in the community and spend time in activities, games, visiting local establishments, doing homework, etc. Couples can also be matched with a Little Brother or Sister.
Qualifications/Skills: Must enjoy being around children, taking them out in the community and just being a friend, mentor to these children.
Additional Information: Big Brothers Big Sisters work with youth between the ages of 5-18 years of age. Our children are from primarily lower-income, single-parent households, but can be from any situation and just be in need of a positive role model.

Agency Name: Carolina House of Asheboro
Address: 514 Vision Drive
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Minimum Age: 18
Agency Contact Name: Michele Martino
E-mail: mmartino@brookdaleliving.com
Telephone Number: (336) 672-6600

Volunteer Job Title: Art Teacher
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Flexible schedule
Qualifications/Skills: artistic, creative, friendly, able to teach

Volunteer Job Title: Bingo Caller
Days of Week and Timesneeded to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Saturday afternoons
Qualifications/Skills: loud voice, friendly, dependable

Volunteer Job Title: Musicans/bands/performers
Days of Week and Timesneeded to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Tuesday/Wednesday evenings, Saturday/Sunday days and/or evenings
Qualifications/Skills: good musical ability, dependable, friendly

Volunteer Job Title: Exercise Instructor
Days of Week and Timesneeded to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Weekly during the day, specific days and times are flexible
Qualifications/Skills: general knowledge of exercise for elderly

Agency Name: Central Boys & Girls
Address: 621 Franks Street
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Time commitment: 2 times a week for 1 year
Volunteer Job Title: Mentor
Location: Randolph County
Agency Contact Name:Thomas Falgout
E-mail: thomas@hpclubs.org
Telephone Number: (336) 882-2582
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 18
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Monday - Friday during operating hours
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Mentors to work with children own homework, (Math and Reading), assist with EOG Prep and other daily academic needs. May be asked to accompany your Mentee to different club outings such as (Bowling, Swimming, Fishing, Camping) and other club scheduled activities as a Mentor schedule will permit. (Weekend groups for activities are welcomed).
Qualifications/Skills: must like being around children

Agency Name: Christians United Outreach Center
Address: 135 Sunset Avenue
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Volunteer Job Title: Financial Literacy Instructor
Location: 135 Sunset Ave.
Agency Contact Name: Debbie Cole
Telephone Number: (336) 625-1500
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 21
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Volunteers are needed to 2-3 hours a week for up to 12 hrs. a week when class in session.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
The facilitator will work with materials that are provided by Financial Peace University and provide feedback, accountability and support to families and individuals who desire to take charge of their finances. The actual instructions is provided by video instructor.
Qualifications/Skills: Must enjoy working with people, and be able to support our Vision statement.

Agency Name: Christians United Outreach Center
Address: 135 Sunset Avenue
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Volunteer Job Title: Receptionist
Location: 135 Sunset Ave.
Agency Contact Name: Debbie Cole
Telephone Number: (336) 625-1500
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 21
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity:
Office volunteers work from 9-1 or 1-5, Monday - Wednesday and 9-1:30 or
1:30-6 on Thursday. Minimum of 4 hours a week with a commitment of 1 year or longer.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity: Office volunteers handle incoming calls to center, provide assistance and direction to those making calls, prepare client folders for new clients, locate files for individuals that have been to the center before and other basic office work. After client services hours, office volunteers file, and make copies of documents needed for the next day.
Qualifications/Skills: Will need to enjoy working with people and will need to be able to support our Vision statement. Ability to multi-task is very helpful.
Support/Training provided: Training and support is provided

Agency Name: Christians United Outreach Center
Address: 135 Sunset Avenue
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Volunteer Job Title: Pantry Helper
Location: 135 Sunset Ave.
Agency Contact Name: Debbie Cole
Telephone Number: (336) 625-1500
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 15 yrs. without parental supervision
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity:
Flexible days and hours are available; 4 hours per week with a 6 month comittment.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Food pick-up, at the present time only alternates are needed for the Monday-Saturday morning. Grocery store food pick-up, alternates are needed. Volunteers are needed to pick up food on Tuesday and Thursday between 1:30 and 2 p.m. at a local restaurant. In the area of food distribution, volunteers are needed in all time slots as we are converting our pantry to a client choice pantry. Hours will be schooled from 9:15 until 3 Monday – Thursday into 4 hour slots based on volunteers availability.
Qualifications/Skills: Will need to enjoy working with people and will need to be able to support our Vision statement. Ability to multi-task is very helpful.
Support/Training provided: Training/support is provided

Agency Name: Christians United Outreach Center
Address: 135 Sunset Avenue
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Volunteer Job Title: Special Events Volunteer
Location: 135 Sunset Ave.
Agency Contact Name: Debbie Cole
Telephone Number: (336) 625-1500
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 15 yrs. without parental supervision
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity:
Varies depending on event (Events and Months: Human Race (March), Feinstein Foundation- March and April, Randolph Runners Club Event – April, Postal Workers Food Drive – May, Gray’s Chapel Golf Tournament –May, Fall Festival – October, Christmas On Sunset – December, Brunswick Stew event – Preparation December, Meal and sale date December.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Special Events volunteers work on projects that are designed to help raise awareness of the agency or generate funds for our programs.
Qualifications/Skills: Will need to enjoy working with people and will need to be able to support our Vision statement. Ability to multi-task is very helpful.
Support/Training provided: Training/support is provided.

Agency Name: Christians United Outreach Center
Address: 135 Sunset Avenue
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Volunteer Job Title: Thrift Store Associates
Location: 1530 E. Dixie Drive
Agency Contact Name: Patti Benedict
Telephone Number: (336) 625-1500
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 15 yrs. without parental supervision
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Minimum of 4 hours per week, or one Saturday per month. We use volunteers in 4 hour shifts Monday – Saturday. Some volunteers like to work more than one shift. We need volunteers for all time slots Monday – Friday 9:45-2 or 2-6, Saturday 9:45 – 1:30 or 1:30-5.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers are important to our ministry and assist with sorting, displays, loading or unloading donations, light cleaning, assisting customers and clients. We also use volunteers to help with minor repairs and cleaning donations. The area and type or work would be determined after the interview and reassignment is possible if our volunteers are not matched with something they enjoy.
Qualifications/Skills: Most important qualification is to be able to support our Vision statement while representing us as a volunteer. Thrift Store skills can be taught however previous retail experience is always a plus.
Support/Training provided: Training/support is provided.

Agency Name: Communities In Schools
Address: 1011 Sunset Street
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Volunteer Job Title: Mentor
Location: Randolph County
Agency Contact Name: Sandi Norman
E-mail: cisrc@randolph.k12.nc.us
Telephone Number: (336) 625-0008
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 18
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: One hour per week during school hours.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Volunteers will be mentoring students in the school setting. Exact description would depend on the needs of the student. You need to be able to listen and encourage students to do their best. Sometimes they need help with reading and math, or catching up with assignments that they’ve missed.
Qualifications/Skills: No particular skills are needed except the willingness to work with a child who needs attention and encouragement to achieve. Before mentoring a child, the volunteer must complete an application, sign a confidential form, and undergo a background check (paid for by CIS of Randolph County).
Support/Training provided: A one hour orientation and training is scheduled with the volunteer.

Agency Name: Families First
Location: Randolph County
Agency Contact Name: Cherri Mercer
E-mail: arcmoorecm@embarqmail.com
Telephone Number: (910) 692-8272
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Volunteers are needed as jobs come available.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity: Randolph County resident needs their driveway scraped and an area needing paving for wheelchair access.
Skills and Requirements: Must have access to a tractor to do the grading and have knowledge of concrete materials and know how to pave a small area for wheelchair mobility

Agency Name: Family Crisis Center (Red Door Bargain Boutique) & (Red Door Home Store)
Address: 115 E. Taft Street
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Volunteer Director: Karen Garner
Telephone Number: 629-4159
Job Title: Sales Associate
Minimum Age: 18
Agency Contact Name: Linda Erba
E-mail: erbafcc@yahoo.com
Telephone Number: (336) 626-4159
Any other requirements for Volunteers: Volunteers should enjoy meeting new people and working with the public. Must be dependable and customer service oriented.
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity:
Monday - Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - hours flexible: 2-4 hour time periods
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity: Greet customers and help if needed, sort and hang merchandise to be put on sales floor, operate cash register, display merchandise and educate customers about the mission of the Family Crisis Center.
Qualifications/Skills: will train, retail experience helpful, not necessary. Dependable, patient, enjoy helping people.

Agency Name: Family Crisis Center
Address: P O Box 2161
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27204
Volunteer Job: Child mentor/"buddy"
Agency Contact Name: Courtney Chavis
Telephone Number: (336) 626-5040 (applications are also available at the Red Door Bargain Boutique
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 18
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Flexible schedule
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
First, volunteers attend a training class. Then, each volunteer will be matched with a child or "buddy." Next, they set a time to get together for at least an hour a week. The activities they do can be educational, supportive, and lots of fun. A walk in the park, a trip to the library for homework, a dinner at a local restaurant, a visit to the Zoo, or a swim at the Y.M.C.A Lastly, all buddies (volunteers and kids) participate in scheduled group activities, like pizza parties and field trips.
Qualifications/Skills: Enjoy spending time with children between the ages of 8-12.

Agency Name: Family Crisis Center
Address: P O Box 2161
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27204
Location: Randolph County
Agency Contact Name: Karen Garner
Telephone Number: (336) 626-5040
E-mail: garnerfcc@yahoo.com
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 16
Position/Training: Rape Companion (3 hours)
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Days and times vary.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Rape Companion
Answer phones
Court Advocate
Transportation for the ladies who do not have a car.
Yard work
Maintenance

Agency Name: Girl Scouts Keyauwee Program Center
Address: 2574 Sweet Briar Rd.
City, State, Zip: Sophia, NC 27350
Agency Contact Name: Paul Hoffman
E-mail: rangerpaulhoff@aol.com
Telephone Number: 302-3097.
Minimum Age of Volunteer: None.
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Any day. 9-5
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Assist camp ranger with camp maintenance duties
Training: None

Agency Name: Girl Scouts
Address: 275 Wedgewood Forest Drive
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27205
Location: Randolph County
Agency Contact Name: Anita Harrison
E-mail: aharrison@girlscoutsp2p.org
Telephone Number: 328-0404.
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 18
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Varies
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Display Set-Up: Must be able to set up folding table, chair and display materials.
Public Speaking: Be able to speak to groups. Share knowledge with Girl Scouts.
Girl Scout Leaders: To work with Girl Scout troops.
Skills and Requirements: Must be 18 yrs of age, and complete an application and background check. You must register as a Girl Scout adult, and be able to lift and carry 25 pounds to be a Girl Scout Leader. Volunteers must have their own transportation.
Training: Training will be provided

Agency Name: Guardian Ad Litem
Location: Randolph County
Agency Contact Name: Lynn Dodge
E-mail: lynn.dodge@nccourts.org
Telephone Number: (336) 328-3170 Minimum Age: 21
Time commitment: (1-2 years [life of case])
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: As needed through life of case
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
GAL's will represent the best interest of children in the court system. When the Department of Social Services files a petition to ask that custody be removed from parents, due to abuse or neglect, a GAL is appointed by the judge. The GAL independently evaluates the situation and reports findings and recommendations to the court. Thus the Guardian ad Litem insures that the child's voice is heard, and the child's rights are protected.
Skills and Requirements: Be of good moral character and care about children. Attending training, observe in court and promise to keep what you learn about the children confidential.
Training: Twenty-four hours of training - will prepare a volunteer for this critical role as a child advocate. Learn child abuse and neglect laws, how the court system operates, what the DSS responsibility is, child development issues, the effect of separation and loss of children, and how to conduct an investigation. Make a difference in a child's life. Criminal background check performed.

Agency Name: Habitat For Humanity
Address: S. Fayetteville Street
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27205
Location: Randolph County
Agency Contact Name: Wanda Pegg
E-mail: habitatrc@embarqmail.com
Telephone Number: (336) 625-1429
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 14
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity:
Construction sites: Tuesday and Saturday from 8:30 to 3:30 with lunch provided
ReStore associates: Monday –Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Habitat builds affordable, energy-efficient houses for low-income families. As a part of that, we operate a Restore that sells household items and building materials.
Construction Sites: framing, setting trusses, building porches, decks & stairs, installing windows, doors siding, cabinets, trim work, flooring, painting, landscraping, prepare lunch for site workers
The Restore: need volunteers to load and unload the donation truck, clean the store, put out merchandise, and work on displays. Monday –Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Boards: we need volunteers to serve on local boards.
Family Support: mentors to help families through the new home owners process.
Qualifications/Skills: Children 14 yrs. old can work, but with restrictions. Everyone must be at least 18 yrs. old to climb a ladder or use electrical tools.

Agency Name: Hospice Of Randolph County
Address: 416 Vision Dr.
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Time Commitment: 6 month commitment preferred
Location: Randolph County
Agency Contact Name: Kathy Wright
E-mail: kathyw@hospiceofrandolph.org
Telephone Number: (336) 672-9300 Ext. 259
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 19
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Days and times vary.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Office Tasks: shredding paper, filing, copying, typing, etc.
Working with patients: provide support, companionship, and listening ear.
Practical Work: handyman work on campus or a patient’s home, or grounds maintenance.
Events: help with coordinating, planning and fundraising
Qualifications/Skills: 12 hour training session is required and will be broken up in two half day increments.

Agency Name: MERCE Health Care Center & MERCE Dental Center
Address: 1831 N. Fayetteville Street (Medical); 308 Brewer Street (Dental)
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Location: Asheboro
Agency Contact Name: Brian Jarrell
E-mail: bjarrell@mercemedical.com
Telephone Number: (336) 672-1300 ext. 203
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 18 / groups or individuals welcome
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Various hours and days.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
One time painting and landscaping projects at MERCE Health Care.
Front office help at MERCE Dental (apx. 4-8 hours per week) .
Qualifications/Skills: Varied depending on duties.

Agency Name: North Carolina Zoo
Address: 4401 Zoo Parkway
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27205
Location: Asheboro
Volunteer Jobs: Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteers; Gift Shop Volunteers; Exhibit Interpreter; Zoo Host Volunteers
Time Commitment: Varied.
Qualifications/Skills: Varied.
Go to the Zoo's website for more details and a volunteer application: http://www.nczoo.org/volunteer/index.html.

Agency Name: North Point of Archdale
Address: 303 Aldridge Road
City, State, Zip: Archdale, NC 27263
Location: Archdale
Agency Contact Name: Cheryl Todd
Telephone Number: (336) 862-7205
E-mail: cherylt@myvschome.com
Minimum Age of Volunteer: Just mainly needs to be reliable and call if something comes up and they can not make it.
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity:
We are in need of any volunteers and on Thursday we have Bingo @ 2 p.m. and would like a volunteer that would like to call. Also I would like to set a craft day once a week so if someone could commit to the same day hopefully a Saturday that would be good. I would have all the supplies and directions for each project.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Help needed with Birthday Parties, Cake donations, Crafts (materials supplied), devotions read and prayer groups

Agency Name: North Carolina Visitor Centers in Randolph County
Address: 4390 US Hwy. 220 Bypass (south)
4393 US Hwy. 220 Bypass (north)
City, State, Zip: Seagrove, NC 27341
Commitment: 6 mo. requirement (8 hrs. per week)
Volunteer Job: Volunteer Travel Concierge
Location: NC Visitor Centers (Seagrove) Hwy. 220 Bypass (south and north)
Agency Contact Name: Myra Hoover (south) & Debbie Lewis (north)
E-mail: mhoover@stcs.biz; dlewis@stcs.biz
Telephone Number: (336) 873-1015 (s) and (336) 873-1002 (n)
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity:
Must be able to work a 4 hour shift 2 days a week between the hours of 11:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday-Monday options (includes weekends)
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Greet visitors, know local surroundings, distribute brochures, cleaning/straightening, able to stand for long periods of time, knowledge of computers (Google Maps, internet, VisitNC.com), knowledge on reading maps.
Qualifications/Skills: must have knowledge of computers, (Google Maps, VisitNC.com, and internet), map reading, mobility and standing for periods of time.
Volunteers should be friendly and willing to talk to the public.
Training will be provided by Visitor Center staff

Agency Name: Randleman Senior Center
Address: 144 W. Academy Street
City, State, Zip: Randleman, NC 27317
Volunteer Job: Playing games with seniors
Location: Randolph County
Minimum Age: 12
Agency Contact Name: Joy Branning
E-mail: randcenter@northstate.net
Telephone Number: (336) 498-4332
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m.-12 noon.
Brief description of this Volunteer Opportunity: Play Wii game with seniors, board games, card games.
Qualifications/Skills: Willingness to have fun and make a difference in someone's life.

Agency Name: Randolph County 4-H
Address: 112 West Walker St.
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Volunteer Job Title: 4-H Club Leader
Location: Randolph County
Agency Contact Name: Barbara Dunn Swanson
E-mail: barbara_swanson@ncsu.edu
Telephone Number: (336) 318-6000
Fax: (336) 318-6011
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 20
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Days and times vary, but at least 3 hrs. per month
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Volunteers work with their club president to develop an agenda for the meeting and assist the club members in conducting the club meeting. They help youth identify projects of interest. They keep records of club members and work with County Extension Office to maintain enrollment in 4-H. They also attend leader training meetings to assist them in coordinating the club.
Qualifications/Skills: 4-H Leaders fill out a volunteer form. All leaders are screened and upon positive screening they meet with the parents of each youth along with other leaders to form a successful club. Leaders enjoy working with youth understand the developmental needs of growing adolescents and are able to assist youth in club work.

Agency Name: Randolph Animal Shelter
Address: 1370 County Land Rd.
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27205
Volunteer Job: Care For Animals
Location: Randolph Animal Shelter
Agency Contact Name: Leigh Casaus
E-mail: lacasaus@co.randolph.nc.us
Telephone Number: (336) 683-8232
Minimum Age of Volunteers: 18
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Anytime Tuesday—Thursday 10-2 p.m.
Under the age of 18 must be present with a parent/guardian.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Volunteers must be able to interact with the cats and dogs in the facility by walking, bathing, or feeding them.
Qualifications/Skills: Must be kind to animals. We will teach the volunteers how duties should be carried out.

Agency Name: Randolph Arts Guild
Address: PO Box 1033
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Volunteer Job: Art Class Assistants
Location: Randolph County
Agency Contact Name: Les Caison
Telephone Number: (336) 629-0399
E-mail: lcaison@asheboro.com
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 14
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Monday-Friday, June 18-22, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27; July 30-Aug. 3; Aug. 6-10
Qualifications/Skills: Must enjoy art, be it visual, craft, literary or vocal; No training necessary, but grade school art classes are a plus.

Agency Name: Randolph County Partnership for Children
Address: 349 Sunset Avenue
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Volunteer Job: Reading Buddies
Location: Local Class or Center
Agency Contact Name: Pauline McKee
E-mail: pmckee@randolphkids.org
Telephone Number: (336) 629-2128
Minimum Age of Volunteers: 18
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Monday - Friday, during school hours; 1-2 hrs per week for 1 school year.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers are needed to read to children in the classroom and centers.
Qualifications/Skills: Must be have an interest in children. Be able to read well and use good pronunciation.

Agency Name: RCSAA
Address: PO Box 1852
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27204
Volunteer Job: ADC assistant/volunteer
Agency Contact Name: Deborah Freeman
Telephone Number: (336) 629-3787
E-Mail: adultdaycare@asheboro.com
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 18
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: M-F, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Qualifications/Skills: Caring with Seniors
Training: On the job.

Agency Name: Randolph County Senior Adults Association
Address: 108 Park Drive, Archdale and 144 W. Academy St., Randleman
Volunteer Opportunities: Meals On Wheels Deliverer
Location: Archdale, Randleman
Agency Contact Name: Crystal Barnhill (Archdale) or Joy Branning (Randleman)
E-mail: archcenter@senioradults.org or randcenter@northstate.net
Telephone Number: 431-1938 (Archdale); 498-4332 (Randleman)
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 18
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity: - Deliver Meals On Wheels
Qualifications/Skills/ Training: Must be able to follow instructions for delivery of meals; must have a valid driver's license and access to an automobile; must be willing to work with older and/or disabled persons; on-the-job supervision provided by the Senior Center director and/or the Nutrition & Outreach director.

Agency Name: Randolph County Senior Adults Association
Address: 133 West Wainman Avenue
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer Salt Box Worker
Location: Asheboro, Archdale, Liberty, Randleman
Agency Contact Name: Julie Owens
E-mail: ashcenter@senioradults.org
Telephone Number: (336) 625-3389
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 18
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Agency:
- Randolph County Senior Adults Association Board of Directors
- Salt & Pepper Box
- Senior Ms. Randolph County Pageant Committee
Senior Centers:
- Asheboro Senior Center Advisory Committee
- Archdale Senior Center Advisory Committee
- Liberty Senior Center Advisory Committee
- Randleman Senior Center Advisory Committee
- Annual and Special Events (Christmas Parade Floats, Fall Festivals, etc.)
- Decorate senior centers and bulletin boards in seasonal motif
- Cultivate flower garden areas
- Write and submit articles for the Senior Advisor
- Assist in fundraisers and special events (Sr. Ms. Pageant, Human Race, etc.)
- Instruct craft projects (scrap-booking, creative writing, basket weaving, etc.)
- Lead activities (card games, exercises, bingo, etc.)
- Carry out educational and informative programs
- Take photos and maintain photo albums and scrapbooks
- Assist in serving meals and cleaning nutrition site
- Deliver Meals On Wheels
- Provide monthly and seasonal tray favors for homebound seniors
(I&A) Information and Assistance Department:
- SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program)
- Rise ‘N Shine (Telephone Reassurance Program for homebound seniors)
- S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together offers advocacy opportunities and education for seniors in areas of safety and crime prevention)
- Caregiver Advisory Committee
Outreach Program:
- Outreach Advisory Committee
- Annual and Special Events ( Merry Christmas Breakfast)
- Fundraisers (Annual Yard Sale, Human Race, Cookbook Sales, etc.)
Our Place (Adult Day Care):
- Our Place-Adult Day Care Advisory Committee
- Annual and Special Events (Annual Luau, Christmas Party, etc.)
- Instruct and assist clients in craft projects
- Lead activities and programs (card games, exercises, bingo, etc.)
RCATS (Regional Coordinated Area Transportation System:
- RCATS-Randolph County Advisory Committee
- RCATS-Montgomery County Advisory Committee

Agency Name: Randolph Hospital
Address: 364 White Oak Street
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Volunteer Job: Mental Health Advocate
Location: Randolph Hospital
Agency Contact Name: Sylvia Beamer
Telephone Number: (336) 629-8886
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 21
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Days and times vary, but volunteer will be needed while patient is in Randolph Hospital waiting to be transferred to an appropriate psychiatric facility.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Volunteers must be able to support and are empowered to act on the behalf of a mental health patient in communication with the state and with the local management entity charged with ensuring that they get the timely care they need and deserve.
Qualifications/Skills: We are actively recruiting volunteers in our community who are deeply moved by the plight of mental health treatment in Randolph County, and who would be willing to serve as a designated representative for mental health patients only while they are at Randolph Hospital.

Agency Name: Randolph Hospital
Address: 364 White Oak Street
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Volunteer Job: Several
Outpatient Center
Welcome Center
Service Excellence
Surgical Waiting
Gift Shop
Rehab Services
Diagnostic Imaging
Cancer Center
Emergency Department Liaison
Coffee Cart
Various Clerical Positions
Living History
Location: Randolph Hospital
Agency Contact Name: Sylvia Beamer
Telephone Number: (336) 629-8886
Minimum Age of Volunteers: 21
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: 6 month commitment at 4 hours per week. Hours vary between service areas. Most shifts are M-F, approximately 4 hours. One shift per week.
Qualifications/Skills: If you are outgoing, friendly and wanting to make a difference, then any of the above volunteer opportunities might be right for you. Our Volunteers improve patient satisfaction and make a difference each time they volunteer. Volunteers may escort and transport patients, organize treatment areas, visit with patients or work in our gift shops. Give us a call to find the volunteer role that is right for you.

Agency Name: Randolph Pregnancy Care Center
Address: 530 South Cox Street
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Volunteer Opportunities: Several
Time Commitment: 4 hrs. each week
Location: Randolph County
Agency Contact Name: Patti McCutchen
E-mail: info@randolphpcc.org
Telephone Number: (336) 629-9988
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 21
Position/Training: No special skills
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Peer Counselor: meet with clients coming for pregnancy test.
Bilingual Counselor: same as above, but with bilingual skills
Earn While You Learn Mentor: must be a parent and have the willingness to enter into an ongoing relationship with small group of clients while teaching them the curriculum.
General Maintenance: minor household repairs, monthly interior cleaning, garden weeding,
Church Ambassador: Willingness to promote RPCC in your church and be our contact person for special events.
Committee Member: serve in hospitality or fund raising events.
Skills and Requirements: Peer Counselor: 21 years old; Mentor: 25 years old and a parent. You must also be of Christian faith and go through the interview and training process.

Agency Name: Regional Consolidated Services
Address: 221 S. Fayetteville St.
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Volunteer Opportunities: Several
Location: Randolph County
Agency Contact Name: Janice Scarborough
Telephone Number: (336) 629-5141
E-mail: janices@regionalcs.org
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 21
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Days and times vary.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Home Health: This program is design to provide elderly adults with homemaker/home care services that enable them to remain in their homes rather than face confinement in a nursing facility. Home Care needs may involve some or all of the following: Planning nutritious meals, food preparation, basic personal care, assistance with household budget, household duties such as light housekeeping, washing dishes, vacuuming, bed or tub baths, general skin care, toileting positing/turning, and washing, drying, and folding cloths.
Home Improvement: This program is designed to improve the efficiency and safety of an older adult’s home while maintaining their independence in the home. Services provided are: minor plumbing repairs, minor electrical repairs, installation of locks and security features, home modification (wheel chair ramps, hand rails, grab bars). This program could also provide basic household furnishings and appliances.
Qualifications/Skills: Volunteers must fill out an application. RCS maintains the right to acquire a criminal history check, driving record or other information in order to ensure the safety of the clients, staff, and integrity of the agency.
Training: Training will be provided by RCS, but any experience is helpful.

Agency Name: The Salvation Army
Address: 345 North Church Street
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Volunteer Opportunities: Thrift Store and Social Service Center/Corps
Location: Randolph County
Agency Contact Name: Captain Curtis Kratz
Telephone Number: (336) 625-0551
E-mail: curtis_kratz@uss.salvationarmy.org
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 18 yrs. for Thrift Store and 15 yrs. for Social Service Center/Corps
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity:
Social Service Center/Corps: Mondays thru Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thrift Store: Mondays thru Saturdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Volunteers at the Thrift Store are needed to sort donations, hang clothes, place items out on floor, and do some light cleaning. Volunteers at the social service center/corps are needed to sort and bag food, answer the phone, and other related office duties. Volunteers are also needed to pick up donated food from local grocery stores. We also need seasonal volunteers during Christmas for bell ringing and to help with our Angel Tree program.
Qualifications/Skills: Volunteers must be friendly and able to communicate with the public in a professional manner.
Training: A brief training video is used for training purposes.

Agency Name: Society of St. Andrew
Address: PO Box 25081
City, State, Zip: Durham, NC 27702
Volunteer Opportunities: Downtown Asheboro Famers Market Volunteer at 134 S. Church St.
Location: Randolph County
Agency Contact Name: Anna MacDonald Dobbs
Telephone Number: (919) 683-3011
E-mail: sosanc@endhunger.org
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 18; children can volunteer with adults
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity:
Saturdays from May 5 - Oct. 27; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Set up SoSA table and staff booth until 1 p.m.; be available to answer questions; ask for donations from farmers; record donations; deliver produce; submit report.
Qualifications/Skills: Passion for feeding the hungry; ability to keep good records.
Training: SoSA will offer brief training.

Agency Name: Victory Junction Camp
Address: 4500 Adams Way
City, State, Zip: Randleman, NC 27317
Volunteer Opportunities: Crew and Program Chiefs
Location: Randolph County
Agency Contact Name: Claire Rutan
Telephone Number: (336) 495-2016
E-mail: crutan@victoryjunction.org
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 19 yrs.
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Days and hours needed are Friday 2 p.m.-Sunday noon.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity:
Crew Chiefs: During the spring and fall family weekends crew chiefs serve as ambassadors of Victory Junction for each of the families we host for the session. That means welcoming them to camp, escorting them throughout their camp experience, providing information about the program, and interacting with all members of the family in a positive, appropriate, and caring fashion.
Program Chiefs: Volunteers are needed during our fall and spring weekends to help prepare, supervise, and facilitate one of the areas listed below. In addition, each program chief is expected to join the family he or she is assigned to for meals, evening programs, and any other time they are not needed in their program area.
Qualifications/Skills: Application, References, Interview, and background check. Volunteers must be friendly, committed, compassionate, energetic, responsible, have a sense of humor, and be a team player.
Training: Training will be provided by Victory Junction staff.

Agency Name: YMCA
Address: 343 NC Highway 42
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27203
Volunteer Opportunities: Score Keepers and Announcers
Location: YMCA
Agency Contact Name: Joe Taureck
Telephone Number: (336) 625-1976
E-mail: jtaureck@ahseboroymca.com
Minimum Age of Volunteer: 16
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-10 p.m.
Description of this Volunteer Opportunity: Running the score clock.
Qualifications/Skills: Basic math.

Agency Name: Zoo City Young Life
Address: PO Box 1182
City, State, Zip: Asheboro, NC 27204
Time commitment:  2 year commitment
Volunteer Job: Volunteer Leader
Location: Randolph County
Minimum Age: 19
Agency Contact Name: Ashley Hart
E-mail: hartak5@gmail.com
Telephone Number: (336) 629-7323
Days of Week and Times needed to fulfill this volunteer opportunity: Depends on the leader's schedule
Qualifications/Skills: Must have a relationship with Christ and a heart for reaching teenagers.
Training: Will train potential leaders