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The Volunteer Connection
Fall 2023
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Hey there, incredible volunteers!
As we gear up for a new season and the school season starts buzzing with excitement, it's time for me to wave goodbye to my AmeriCorps VISTA service year with HandsOn NWNC. Can you believe it? A whirlwind of gratitude, pride, and a sprinkle of bittersweet feelings washes over me as I look back on what we've embarked upon over the past year.
From the very first high-five (or virtual fist bump), I knew this was no ordinary adventure. This community's dedication to community and service has been nothing short of heartwarming, and an absolute inspiration. Together, we've faced challenges, rolled up our sleeves, and put in the elbow grease to create ripples of positive change throughout the Northwest North Carolina region.
HandsOn NWNC is a force to be reckoned with, and you, friends, are the stars! Your dedication to crafting a more resilient, robust community is a shining beacon that lights the way for everyone around. Thank you for letting me hop aboard your volunteering journey! 🌟🎉
Continue reading to learn more about volunteer opportunities for the upcoming new season!
Yours in service,
Shivani
Shivani Patel
Former AmeriCorps VISTA Member
HandsOn NWNC
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The Salvation Army of Greater Winston Salem
Mentors and Tutors Needed
Are you a math whiz? Great at writing? A homework expert? Education Major looking for real-world experience?
We are looking for volunteers with a passion for education and compassion for children. Tutors and mentors are needed to help members with homework, reach grade-level reading, improve computer skills and test scores, and be prepared for the next grade. Volunteers must be over the age of 18.
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Love Community Development Corporation
Reading Buddies Needed
Scouting for volunteer Reading Buddies for Kindergarten through 3rd grade students with a focus on reading improvement.
Virtual learning (via Zoom) or In-Person 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Once a week for 45 minutes to 1 hour, but more often if you desire.
In-Person Partner Agency Locations: Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools: Caleb's Creek (Kernersville); Rural Hall and Union Cross (Kernersville)
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Elementary School Tutors Needed
We are currently recruiting volunteer tutors to commit one hour per week in the 2023/24 school year to help students at Bolton Elementary build foundational math skills and enthusiasm for academics.
You may choose to work one-on-one with the same student each week for 30 minutes, or two students back to back for 1 hour. We have two tutoring times, 11:00am or 1:10pm, Monday through Thursday.
We may also have an additional school location available Monday through Thursday at 8am.
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Control Ministry's mission is to aid individuals in crisis by addressing their vital life needs and fostering self-sufficiency.
Crisis Control serves as an emergency assistance organization, offering financial aid to individuals and families facing temporary crises, including an inability to cover mortgage, rent, or utility expenses. Their support extends to a two-week food supply from a client-choice pantry, along with prescription medications from a licensed free pharmacy. They also provide life skills classes such as budgeting and nutrition education.
How to get involved:
Come volunteer with Crisis Control for their Rhythm & Hope Concert in honor of their 50th-year celebration! Volunteers are needed to set up and break down the event, welcome concert attendees, and help with activities for kids such as face painting, bounce house, photo booth, bubbles, and crafts!
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2023-2024 Nonprofit Essentials | |
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Governance
The Governance Class will provide a practical look at nonprofit governance, including organizational life cycles, best practices, legal framework and compliance, general oversight, duties, and building an effective board.
Thursday, September 28th from 1-4 pm.
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Strategic Planning
Learn how to “strategically think” through critical questions in order to have a successful strategic planning process. Using case studies, examine effective strategies, assess the importance of the organization’s position in the external market, select an analytical and organizational approach to strategy formulation and implementation, and, overcome strategic planning myths.
Thursday, October 12th from 1-4 pm.
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Join one of our most seasoned and beloved trainers in this session designed for for individuals serving on the boards of current or emerging nonprofit organizations, boards experiencing difficulties in their effectiveness, and individuals considering joining a nonprofit board for the first time. Topics will include a review of 501(c)(3) laws and regulations, roles and responsibilities of board members, the purpose and content of By Laws, board governance, board/staff relationships, board policies, executive committee structure and responsibilities, attributes of quality boards, key benchmarks for effective boards, and other topics of interest as identified by workshop participants. | |
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Friday, November 17th
9 - 12 pm
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YMCA of NWNC Sports
We are looking for volunteers that have a passion for youth and/or sports to help coach our fall sports teams! Just two hours per week can make a lifetime impact on our youth! Time commitment is just one hour for practice on a weeknight and one hour for a game on Saturday.
The season runs September-October and we have opportunities across basketball, t-ball/baseball, flag football, soccer and/or volleyball. We serve youth in Forsyth, Stokes, Davie, Yadkin, Iredell and Wilkes counties.
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Virtuous Women In Sisterhood
We empower, encourage, and restore women, families, and communities facing domestic violence and homelessness issues. Here at Virtuous Women in Sisterhood, we are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for all. Our decision-making process is informed by comprehensive empirical studies and high-quality data evaluation. We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact through all of our pursuits.
We are looking for volunteers with an accounting background to help get our finical documents ready in order to apply for grants.
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The Bethesda Center for the Homeless
With The Bethesda Center being a 501(c)(3) non-profit that has worked to serve the homeless population of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County since 1987, every dollar matters. We are a 365-day a year day shelter, night shelter and emergency night shelter.
We have always depended on the generosity of those in this city to help us when needed, and at this time we are looking for someone that would volunteer their time and services to cut the grass at our location every other week, estimated 30-minutes to complete the job.
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Joy Prom
Joy Prom is a full-scale community sponsored prom for guests with different abilities and special needs ages 16 and above. Joy Prom is an opportunity to build unity by celebrating the beauty in all our uniqueness and by showing love and support to some of the most special members of our community. Joy Prom is completely FREE for all attendees and therefore depends entirely on the generosity of our donors and volunteers to happen each year.
It takes approximately 2–3 volunteers per special needs guest for us to hold our event each year. There are many different volunteer opportunities available. We hope you will sign up to volunteer for our event so that you can be a part of such a wonderful and rewarding evening that is sure to bless your heart as much as it blesses the guests and caregivers that attend.
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NC Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County
The Forsyth Community Gardening Program supports almost 90 community and school gardens in Forsyth County, and gardens are always in need of volunteers. If you want to volunteer just once or are looking for a long-term opportunity, there is a volunteer opportunity for you!
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Senior Services
Opening Minds Through Arts (OMA) is an intergenerational evidence-based intervention that pairs volunteers with older adults living with dementia. Volunteers work with Senior Services' participants as partners to create abstract art projects that engage the mind and break through cognitive barriers for a new level of expression.
Typically, each OMA cohort runs for 11 weeks. Volunteers participate in one training session for the first week and then spend the next 10 weeks working directly with participants to create art. No art skills required. Training is September 7 from 1 pm-2:30 pm and the following 10 weeks will be each Monday at 10:30 am.
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