The Volunteer Connection
Fall 2022
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Hello All!
I hope you have been staying cool and safe during these hot summer months! I, for one, cannot wait for these coming cooler temps and fall foliage.
I'm Shivani Patel- HandsOn NWNC's new VISTA for this next year! I can't think of a better place to be as I begin my non-profit journey. Through HandsOn and Wake Forest's Office of Civic and Community Engagement, I'll gain a plethora of experience in this sector that will allow me to serve our community better.
With our combined efforts we can work to foster sustainable and equitable practices in Forsyth County via our community organizations.
Continue reading to learn more about volunteer opportunities in your community!
Yours in service,
Shivani
Shivani Patel
VISTA Member
HandsOn NWNC
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Board Basics is 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.
Our next session will be held on Wednesday, October 26 from 9-12 pm.
Find more information and register here.
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Board members play a critical role in the success of organizations. Strong, knowledgeable boards help organizations gain credibility, build financial resources by providing access to the community, and serve as advocates and ambassadors of the organization. If you are interested in joining a board we encourage you to reach out to these organizations if your passions align with their missions.
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- Legal, HR, or cross-cultural competency expertise
- Lives in Surry, Stokes, Davie, Davidson, or Yadkin counties
- Someone over 50
If you are interested in learning more about joining our board, email our Executive Director, Amy Lytle.
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- Faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements
- Serve as active advocates and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for DPM to advance its mission
- Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action
- Give a meaningful personal financial donation
- Help identify personal connections that can benefit the DPM's fundraising and reputational standing and can influence public policy
- Prepare for, attend, and participate in board meetings (70% attendance is expected)
- Participate fully in one or more committees, programs, and fundraisers
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We encourage and guide at-risk youth and young adults as a community-based alternative through empowerment, enrichment and academic tutoring that results in self-moral maturity.
We place a positive focus on entrepreneurship and moral reasoning to enable youth and young adults to achieve moral maturity. Further resulting in better decision-making regarding education, finances, career options, the entertainment of criminal activities, community engagement and leadership, which lead to better lifestyles.
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We are seeking a board member with
experience coordinating and leading fundraising efforts and community activities. An interest in advocating
for aging adults and serving as a communication bridge between the initiative and the community is a priority.
Our Board of Directors supports governance and fiduciary management, fundraising, strategic planning, and visioning. We are looking for people with experience in community engagement, nonprofit management, marketing, and fundraising.
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The Wells Center Inc serves women offenders/ex-offenders transitioning back into the Forsyth County/Winston-Salem, NC community.
We are seeking board members (ages 30+) with expertise in financial/accounting; fundraising; community awareness; and general knowledge of non-profit boards.
If you are interested in becoming a part of our organization, please respond here.
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Our fundamental focus is based on human resources and the importance of developing healthy neighborhood leadership while acknowledging that both physical and human assets contribute to the vitality of the entire community.
Skill sets we are currently prioritizing:
Legal
Financial Literacy
Community development/Real Estate
Economic Mobility
Community engagement/Grassroots leaders
Health equity
Human resources
Communications/marketing/PR
City/county staff

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Who We Are:
We are a group of emerging leaders and women consisting of both college-age, and younger, students mentored by older adults.
What We Do:
We empower and equip women with tools for service and leadership.
We are seeking actively engaged women who would like to contribute to the emergence of young women leaders facilitating community service, in Forsyth County and the surrounding areas.
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Our mission is to break poverty cycles in deprived rural areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo, through education and community empowerment.
We are in need for advisory board members, who can support our project in the following areas and capacity:
- financing and crowd fundraisings
- grant writing
- recruit and coordinate other volunteers who would be willing to travel in Africa to help the project: teachers, nurses, midwives, doctors, dentists, computer scientists
Overall, we are looking for people with big heart and passion for Africa, people who care about the cause of the poor.
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Here at Virtuous Women in Sisterhood:
we empower, encourage, and restore women, families, and communities facing domestic violence and homelessness issues.
Our decision-making process is informed by comprehensive empirical studies and high-quality data evaluation.
Board members are encouraged to attend the monthly board meeting and to be an advocate for domestic violence. We would like active and engaged members that encourage growth in our organization and the community.
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They are recruiting mentors for the upcoming school year. |
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The Senior Academy Program is sponsored by Greater Winston-Salem Inc in partnership with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Senior Academy is a dropout prevention initiative that provides one-on-one mentoring for 12th-grade students who are in jeopardy of not graduating. High school counselors identify these students who then agree to be a part of the program.
Schools Served
Carver, East Forsyth, Glenn, North Forsyth, Parkland and Reynolds
PROGRAM DETAILS & EXPECTATIONS:
• Volunteers are expected to attend program training and spend at least one hour per week with the student at their school, September through May.
• Volunteers are expected to review graduation guidelines and assist in research for potential career opportunities.
• Participants are encouraged to help students set attainable goals and identify positive problem-solving strategies.
• Mentors receive weekly progress and attendance reports for their students.
• Communicate with the Program Coordinator regarding student progress.
• Keep time logs and other information as requested by the program coordinator.
• Meet with their student during school hours.
• Maintain confidentially of all student records and information.
Please note this is not a tutorial program.
If you would like to become a mentor, contact Tina Long at 336-728-9204.
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