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Agency: Adopt-A-Highway Program NC Dept. of Transportation
Purpose of Organization: Encourage public, civic and religious groups to become involved in their community. To encourage them to take pride and help to keep our roadsides clean.
Address: 872 NC 711, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-618-5546
Web Address: www.ncdot.org
Contact: Pam Smith
E-mail: prsmith@ncdot.gov
Services Needed: Clean-up programs

Agency: American Indian Mothers
Purpose of Organization:
Address: P.O. Box 425, Shannon, NC 28386
Phone: 910-843-9911
Web Address:
Contact: Beverly Collins-Hall - AIM Director
E-mail: windinherhairaim@yahoo.com
Services Needed: Multicultural youth activities

Agency: The Arc of Cumberland County
Purpose of Organization: Working on behalf of children and adults with disabilities to improve their quality of life.
Address: 2565 Ravenhill Dr, Fayettevile, NC 28303
Phone: 910-867-2141
Web Address: www.disabilityresourcecenter.net
Contact:
E-mail:
Services Needed: Parent’s Time Out (childcare).  Kids on the Block puppeteers, seasonal activities.

Agency: Baird's Animal Hospital
Purpose of Organization:
Address: 3169 Elizabethtown Road, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-739-4998
Web Address: www.bairdsanilmalhospital.com
Contact: Shirlene Deese
E-mail:
Services Needed: Must love animals and clean up behind them. Must be able to lift 40 lbs or more. Must have own transportation. Will be responsible for general daily up-keep of hospital. Needs to get along with other people

Agency: Beverly Healthcare of Lumberton (Nursing & Rehabilitation)
Purpose of Organization: To provide ongoing recreational needs for residents.
Address: P.O. Box 1675, 1555 Willis Avenue, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-739-6048
Web Address:
Contact: Judy Floyd - Recreation Services Director
E-mail: judy.floyd@goldenliving.com
Services Needed: Someone to provide help with programs and activities such as Games, Exercise, Food Socials, Gardening, Music, Education Programs, etc.

Agency: Borderbelt AIDS Resources Team (BART)
Purpose of Organization: HIV/AIDS Case Management
Address: P.O. Box 945, Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: 910-739-6167
Web Address:
Contact: Vicky Sampsom
E-mail: border_belt@yahoo.com
Services Needed: Volunteers for fundraising and community education.

Agency: Boys & Girls Club of Lumberton
Purpose of Organization: Provide educational and recreational programs for youth (ages 6-18).
Address: 1310 N. Seneca St., Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: 910-738-8474
Web Address:
Contact: Ryan Ross
E-mail:
Services Needed: Mentors to help youth succeed.

Agency: Cape Fear Valley Health System - Volunteer Services
Purpose of Organization: To meet the needs of Cape Fear Valley Health System for volunteer services and assure the competency of volunteers to carry out those needs is kept at a quality level.
Address: P.O. Box 2000, 1638 Owen Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28302-2000
Phone: 910-615-6747
Web Address: www.capefearvalley.com
Contact:Susan Lock
E-mail: slock@capefearvalley.com
Services Needed: Patient/visitor/escort, emergency room liaison, patient floor assistant, assistance with web page maintenance, SRRC volunteer opportunities, medical records.

Agency: Center for Community Action
Purpose of Organization: Non-profit, community-based organization focused on the 4 E's (Equity, Education, Environment and Economy) of sustainable development.
Address: P.O. Box 723, Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: 910-739-7851
Web Address:
Contact: Mac Legerton or Rhiannon Chavis-Wanson
E-mail: mac_cca@bellsouth.net or rhiannon_cca@bellsouth.com
Services Needed: Volunteers for outdoor service projects, program recruitment, etc.

Purpose of Organization: Child Service Coordination Robeson County Health Department
Address: 460 Country Club Rd., Lumberton, NC 28360
Phone: 910-671-3754
Web Address:
Contact: Yvonne McMillian
E-mail:
Services Needed: Perform clerical support. Copying, data entry, filing, etc.

Agency: CIS Academy
Purpose of Organization: School for academically at-risk youth.
Address: P.O. Box 3718, Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: 910-521-1669
Web Address:
Contact: Janet Howell - Assistant Principal
E-mail: jhowell@cisacademy.org
Services Needed: Tutor kids in the Middle Grades (6-8) in Math and Reading

Agency: City of Lumberton Recreation Department
Purpose of Organization: To provide, operate, supervise and maintain a system of parks, playgrounds, facilities, and programs as a public service for the benefit of community mo Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Box 758, Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: 910-671-3869
Web Address: www.ci.lumberton.nc.us
Contact: Scott Graham
E-mail: sgraham@ci.lumberton.nc.us
Services Needed: Volunteers needed for senior activities, special events and athletics. Volunteer coaches are much needed for athletic programs.

Agency: ComForCare Senior Services
Purpose of Organization: To improve the quality of life and level of independence for every client and family receiving services. Provide personal care services in the home.
Address: 2003 N. Pine St., Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-272-0121
Web Address: www.comforcarenc.com
Contact: Diane Surgeon
E-mail: lumbertonnc@comforcare.com
Services Needed: Volunteers to help with activities programs for seniors in senior living communities. As well as office projects, including design and publishing of company newsletter.

Agency: Communities in Schools (CIS) of Robeson County
Purpose of Organization: To champion the connection of needed community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school, and prepare for life.
Address: 2006 North Pine Street, Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: 910-738-1734 or 910-733-6521
Web Address:
Contact: Denice Lambdin
E-mail: dlambdin@bellsouth.net
Services Needed: Need volunteers to go into the schools to volunteer a few hours a week during school or after school. Volunteers don't have to have special training. Help students with reading by using flashcards and other resources from the teachers.

Agency: Community Home Care & Hospice
Purpose of Organization: To provide personal care for persons with a limited life expectancy.
Address:  P.O. Box 1035, Whiteville, NC 28472
Phone: 910-862-9928
Web Address: Bladen@communityhc.com
Contact: Amy Dudley- Volunteer Coordinator
E-mail: amy.dudley@communityhc.com
Services Needed: Social worker, interns, patient care volunteers & nursing home care volunteers

Agency: Deep Branch Elementary School
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: 4045 Deep Branch Road, Lumberton, NC 28360
Phone: 910-272-3613 (Angela Locklear)
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/deepbr/site/default.asp
Contact: Rosa Locklear
E-mail: rosa.locklear@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutors are needed after 2:00pm to go to Deep Branch Elementary School.

Agency: DVRCCSC - Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Center of Scotland County
Purpose of Organization: To end domestic violence and all forms of sexual assault.
Address: P.O. Box 2130 Laurinburg, NC 28353
Phone: 910-276-5505
Web Address: www.dvrcc.org
Contact: Beth Taylor- Executive Director
E-mail: info@dvrcc.org/director@dvrcc.org
Services Needed: Volunteer victim advocate, court advocate volunteer, childcare volunteer, office duties volunteer, public relations volunteer.

Agency: Exploration Station- Children's Hands on Learning Center
Purpose of Organization: To provide experience and opportunities for children to learn through creative and imaginative play.
Address: 104 N. Chestnut St., Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-738-1114
Web Address: www.explorationkids.com
Contact: Brooke Hardee
E-mail: bbhardee@live.com
Services Needed: Volunteers needed for educational programs, creative (drama & music) programs, day-to-day maintenance (cleaning), reception, monthly mailings correspondence. Summer camps- Kids Kamp on 2nd Friday of month from 6pm-9pm. Halloween Carnival, Easter EggStravaganza, Tea Party, Breakfast with Santa, etc.

Agency: Fairgrove Middle School
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: 1953 Fairgrove Rd., Fairmont, NC 28340
Phone: 910-628-8290
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/fairgrove/site/default.asp
Contact: Fannie Oxendine
E-mail: fannie.oxendine@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutors

Agency: Fairmont High School
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: 5419 Old Stage Road, Fairmont, NC 28340
Phone: 910-628-6727
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/fhs/site/default.asp
Contact: Zavery McDougald
E-mail: zavery.mcdougald@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutors

Agency: Fairmont Housing Authority
Purpose of Organization: Public housing agency.
Address: P.O. Box 661, Fairmont, NC 28340
Phone: 910-628-7467
Web Address:
Contact: Jennie Lee - Administrative Assistant
E-mail: fha@carolina.net
Services Needed: Tutoring students after school, help plan and supervise recreational activities, and working with multicultural groups.

Agency: Fairmont Middle School
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: 402 Iona Street, Fairmont, NC 28372
Phone: 910-628-4363
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/fms/site/default.asp
Contact: Sarah Lewis Walters
E-mail: sarah.walters@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutors

Agency: Falcon Children’s Home
Purpose of Organization:  Falcon Children’s HO,e provides a home for abused, neglected, and indigent children, ages 2-19.
Address: Hwy 82 E. Falcon, NC 28342-0039
Phone:  910-980-1064
Web Address: www.falconchildrenshome.com
Contact: William C. Daniels – Director of Social Services
E-mail: falconchildrenhome@hotmail.com
Services Needed: Tutoring, social work interns

Agency: Fascinate-U Children's Museum
Purpose of Organization: Provide hands-on learning to school-aged children.
Address: P.O. box 2671, Fayetteville, NC 28302
Phone: 910-433-1573
Web Address: www.fascinate-u.com
Contact: Julie Hagy
E-mail: julie@fascinate-u.com
Services Needed: Art teachers for summer camps, special programs and events, fundraising everyday operation.

Agency: Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity
Purpose of Organization: To build affordable homes for low-income families.
Address: P.O. Box 3166, Fayetteville, NC 28302
Phone: 910-483-0952
Web Address: www.fayettevillenchabitat.org
Contact: Mark Hammond
E-mail: office.fayhabitat@embarqmail.com
Services Needed: Construction, journalism, marketing, public relations.

Agency: Green Grove Elementary School
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: 1850 School Road, Fairmont, NC 28340
Phone: 910-628-7433
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/greengr/site/default.asp
Contact: Norma Blue/Barbara Oxendine
E-mail: barbara.oxendine@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutors are needed.

Agency: Guardian Ad Litem Program
Purpose of Organization: Advocacy for abused and neglected children in juvenile court.
Address: Box 363, Cumberland County Courthouse, Fayetteville, NC 28302
Phone: 910-475-3286
Web Address: nccourts.org/citizens/GAL
Contact: Sharon Scott
E-mail: Sharon.p.scott@nccourts.org
Services Needed: The Guardian ad Litem Program seeks community volunteers who can advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children. There is a 30-hour training required. Online training is available.

Agency: Guardian Ad Litem Program
Purpose of Organization: To advocate for abused and neglected children.
Address: 108 W. 8th Street, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-671-3077
Web Address: RobesonCountyGAL.freeservers.com
Contact: Tulisha Pridgen
E-Mail: tulisha.j.pridgen@nccourts.org
Services Needed: Will make contact with children in foster care or relative placements, determine child's needs by contact with others. Needs will be presented in report to judge.

Agency: Habitat for Humanity of Moore & Richmond Counties
Purpose of Organization: Build houses WITH low income families. The mission is to end sub-standard housing by providing a hand up, not a hand out.
Address: 2268 NC 5 Hwy, Aberdeen, NC 28315
Phone: 910-295-1934
Web Address: www.moorehabitat.org
Contact: Janel Lowry
E-mail: familyservices@sandhillshabitat.org
Services Needed: Volunteers for the construction site. NO EXPERIENCE is required. Groups and individuals welcome. Duties include: building, insulating, roofing, landscaping, painting. AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA positions also available.

Agency: Habitat for Humanity of Scotland County
Purpose of Organization: Building houses for families in need.
Address: 114 Roper Street, Laurinburg, NC 28352
Phone: 910-276-3337
Web Address:
Contact: Susan Covington
E-mail: homes@habitatscotlandcounty.org
Services Needed: Volunteers needed! at the build sites, to work in the home store, in the office, serve on committees, and to prepare lunches for workers at the build sites.

Agency: Haven-Friends For Life
Purpose of Organization: Animal Rescue & Shelter
Address: 400 Fulford McMillan Road, Raeford, NC 28376
Phone: 910-875-6768
Web Address: www.thehaven-friendsforlife.org
Contact: Linden Spear
E-mail: thehavennc@gmail.com
Services Needed: Volunteers are needed for fundraising, fostering animals, grant writing, working in the adoption center, carpentry, painting, repairs, landscaping and gardening.

Agency: Healthy Start Corps.
Purpose of Organization: To decrease the rate of infant mortality in Richmond, Robeson, and Scotland counties.
Address: P.O. Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372 (UNCP)
Phone: 910-521-6181
Web Address: www.uncp.edu/healthy_start
Contact: Veronica Kay Freeman
E-mail: veronica.freeman@uncp.edu
Services Needed: Students from computer sciences, social work, or community health to work on community projects for Healthy Start Corps.

Agency: Hoke County Schools
Purpose of Organization: To provide excellence and equity in meeting the educational needs of all students.
Address: 310 Wooley Street, Raeford, NC 28376
Phone: 910-875-4106
Web Address: www.hcs.k12.nc.us
Contact: Beth Lee - Support Personnel Coordinator
E-mail: elee@hcs.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Student teaching, small group tutoring, student mentoring, clerical assistance, field trip chaperones, instructional assistance, project supervisors, classroom helpers, etc.

Agency: Indian Education Resource Center
Purpose of Organization:
Address: 818 West 3rd St., Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: 910-521-2054
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/iea/site/default.asp
Contact: Rita Locklear
E-mail: rita.locklear@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutors

Agency: J.W. McLauchlin Elementary School
Purpose of Organization: Public school - serve children
Address: 326 N. Main Street, Raeford, NC 28376
Phone: 910-875-8721
Web Address:
Contact: Ginger Johnson or Robyn Branch
E-mail: gjohnson@hcs.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Volunteers can be useful in the class with small group reading groups or math. They can listen to children read, read to children, help with class activities. Also, volunteers can help with clerical jobs, such as filing, getting materials ready, etc. . .

Agency: Lauringburg Housing Authority- Learning Center
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: 420 Stewartsville Rd., Laurinburg, NC
Phone: (910)277-0667
Web Address:
Contact: Alvina Boyd - Learning Center Director
E-mail: learning@lburgha.org
Services Needed: Reading and math tutors needed for Middle School students.

Agency: Legal Aid of NC (Pembroke)
Purpose of Organization: Provides civil legal services to low-income persons and families.
Address: 101 E. Second St, Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: 910-521-2831
Web Address:
Contact: Dale Deese- Senior Managing Attorney
E-mail: daled@legalaidnc.org
Services Needed: Intern must have good interpersonal skills and computer knowledge is a plus. They also must be prompt, efficient and self-motivated.

Agency: Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina
Purpose of Organization: The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is the governing body of the Lumbee people. It is the policy of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to provide a broad range of services for enrolled Lumbee members. These include assisting in home rehabilitation, low income energy assistance, elders program and tobacco awareness.
Address: P.O. Box 2709, Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: 910-522-5461
Web Address: www.lumbeetribe.com
Contact: Natascha Tilson
E-mail: ntilson@lumbeetribe.com
Services Needed: Volunteer's/intern's duties would consist of recording the minutes of the meetings, typing opinions by the justices, mailing correspondence, and any other duties as assigned by the Supreme Court of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.

Agency: Lumber River Council of Governments
Purpose of Organization:
Address: 30 CJ Walker Rd, Pembroke, NC  COMTech Park
Phone: 910-618-5533
Web Address:  www.lumberrivercog.org
Contact: Twilla Chavis
E-mail: tca@lrog.org
Services Needed: Tutors at 5 youth centers in Robeson County. Serve youth ages 14-21 both in and out of school.

Agency: Lumber River Council Work Force Development
Purpose of Organization:
Address: 30 CJ Walker Rd, Pembroke, NC  COMTech Park
Phone: 910-618-5533
Web Address: www.lumberrivercog.org
Contact:  Blondell McIntyre
E-mail: lrcog@lumberrivercog.org
Services Needed: Tutors at 5 youth centers in Robeson County. Serve youth ages 14-21 both in and out of school.

Agency: Lumberton High School
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: 3901 Fayetteville Road, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-671-6050
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/lshs/site/default.asp
Contact: Bertha McMillian
E-mail: bertha.mcmillian@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutors

Agency: Lumberton Junior High School
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: 82 Marion Road, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-735-2108
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/ljhs/site/default.asp
Contact: Joyce Maynor
E-mail: joyce.maynor@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutors

Agency: Lumberton Recreation and Parks Department
Purpose of Organization: Provide recreational opportunities
Address: 1100 North Cedar Street, P.O. Box 758, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-671-3869
Web Address:
Contact: Tim Taylor - Director
E-mail: ttaylor@ci.lumberton.nc.us
Services Needed: Wide variety of possibilities from assisting with Little League as a coach, official, scorekeeper, floor sweeper, to helping with registration, teaching piano, aerobics, ceramics, arts and crafts, tutoring, swim lessons, canoeing, camping, Frisbee, golf, fishing, etc. We serve kids from age 4 through senior citizens.

Agency: Methodist Home for Children
Purpose of Organization: Multipurpose juvenile home.
Address: 210 Legend Rd, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-618-0210
Web Address:
Contact: Lisa Lesane
E-mail: robesonpm@mhfc.org
Services Needed: Assist in the service needs of juveniles, with reading, writing and math.

Agency: Moore County Schools
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: P.O. Box 1180, Carthage, NC 28327
Phone: 910-947-2976
Web Address: www.mcs.k12.nc.us
Contact: Linda Hubbard - Volunteer Coordinator
E-mail: lhubbard@mcs.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutor, medial center support, mentor, activity volunteer, classroom tutor, lunch buddy, reading buddy, classroom support, career coach, clerical support, campus beautification.

Agency: Moore Youth Services
Purpose of Organization: To provide community service placement services as well as supervision for juvenile delinquents.
Address: P.O. Drawer 639, Pinehurst, NC 28370
Phone: 910-947-1549
Web Address: mooreyouthservices.org
Contact: Mark Burdette - Program Coordinator
E-mail: mburdette@moorecountync.gov
Services Needed: To provide one-on-one and group supervision for youth working in community services. To assist with educational seminars and teen court.

Agency: Native American Interfaith Ministries (Healing Lodge)
Purpose of Organization: To provide crisis and wellness ministry to those in need.
Address: 450 Prospect Road, Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: 1-910-522-0900
Web Address:
Contact: Tony Locklear
E-mail: nativeelderassist@yahoo.com
Services Needed: Volunteers needed to assist with community outreach to educate public about subsance and tobacco abuse, STD and HIV/AIDS screenings and overall wellness.

Agency: Oxendine Elementary School
Purpose of Organization: Education
Phone: 910-843-4243
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/oxendine/site/default.asp
Contact:Lisa Hunt
E-mail: lisa.hunt@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed:

Agency: Palmer Prevention, Inc.
Purpose of Organization: Provide drug education, treatment, and alternative activities for youth.
Address: 208 N. Main Street, Pembroke, NC 28372 and P.O. Box 8, Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: 910-522-0421 (Pembroke) 910-618-1135 (Lumberton)
Web Address:
Contact: Doug Caison - Coordinator
E-mail: dougcaison@yahoo.com
Services Needed: Communication skills, mentoring, typing, dependable.

Agency: Parents as Teachers (Robeson County Health Department
Purpose of Organization: Serves children 0-5 at group meetings.
Address: 460 Country Club Road, Lumberton, NC 28360
Phone: 910-738-6767 ext 245
Web Address:
Contact: Lana L. Oxendine - Parent Educator
E-mail: lana.oxendine@hth.co.robeson.nc.us
Services Needed: Activities with children.

Agency: Pembroke Housing Authority
Purpose of Organization: Provide affordable housing assistance designed to enhance the lives of residents.
Address: P.O. Box 910, Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: (910) 521-1030
Web Address:
Contact: Sandy Jacobs- Director of Resident Services
E-mail: sjacobs@raleigh.tucbc.com
Services Needed: Mentors and Tutors for after-school program. Possible candidates include education majors in need of field experience.

Agency: Pembroke Elementary School
Purpose of Organization: Education.
Address: 505 S. Jones St., Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: 910-521-4204
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/pembroke/site/default.asp
Contact: Peggy Oxendine
E-mail: peggy.oxendine@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutors

Agency: Pembroke Middle School
Purpose of Organization: Education of students.
Address: 8910 Deep Branch Road, Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: 910-522-5013
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/pms/site/default.asp
Contact: Kathy Hunt
E-mail: kathy.hunt@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutoring students in academic areas.

Agency: Peterson Elementary School
Purpose of Organization: Education.
Address: 102 Phillips Avenue, Red Springs, NC 28377
Phone: 910-843-4125
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/peterson/site/default.asp
Contact: Tara Hair
E-mail: tara.hair@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutors

Agency: Prospect Elementary School
Purpose of Organization: Education.
Address: 4024 Missouri Road, Maxton, NC 28364
Phone: 910-521-4766
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/prospect/site/default.asp
Contact: Cathy Hammonds
E-mail:
Services Needed: Tutors.

Agency: Public Schools of Robeson County
Purpose of Organization:
Address: P.O. Drawer 2909, Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: 910-735-2179
Web Address:
Contact: Sophia Oxendine - Community Services Coordinator
E-mail: sophia.oxendine@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Volunteers needed for the After School Care Program. Volunteers needed at all levels; elementary, middle, and high schools.

Agency: Purnell Swett High School
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: 11344 Deep Branch Road/P.O. box 1210, Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: 910-521-3253
Web Address: https/robeson.schoolwires.com/swett/site/default.asp
Contact:Jessie McCormick
E-mail: jessie.mccormick@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Student teachers are welcomed. Offer training experience for prospective teachers.

Agency: Rape Crisis Volunteers of Cumberland County
Purpose of Organization: To assist victims of sexual assault.
Address: 1327 Morganton Road, Fayetteville, NC 28305-4731
Phone: 910-485-7273
Web Address: rapecrisisonline.com
Contact: Ze Surratt ll
E-mail: zesurratt@rapecrisisonline.org
Services Needed: Answer hotline, respond to emergency room calls, and assist with educational projects.

Agency: R. B. Dean Elementary School
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: 202 S. Hooper St., Maxton, NC 28364
Phone: 910-844-5982
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/rbdean/site/default.asp
Contact: Jerri Melissa Chavis
E-mail: jerri.chavis@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutors

Agency: Rape Crisis Center of Robeson County
Purpose of Organization: Provide services to victims; prevent future victimization.
Address: P.O. Box 1564, Lumberton, NC 28359-1564; 212 N. Chestnut St., Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-739-6278
Web Address:
Contact: Margaret Crites - Executive Director
E-mail: rapecrisiscenter@bellsouth.net
Services Needed: Direct service volunteers/interns provide services to victims in our office or through the crisis line; a new court advocate internship is available.

Agency: Red Springs High School
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: 509 N. Vance St., Red Springs, NC 28377
Phone: 910-843-4211
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/rshs/site/default.asp
Contact: Tianda Gay
E-mail: tianda.gay@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutors

Agency: Red Springs Middle School
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: 302 W. 2nd Ave., Red Springs, NC 28377
Phone: 910-843-3883
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/rsms/site/default.asp
Contact: Judy Arrington
E-mail:
Services Needed: Tutors

Agency: Rex-Rennert Elementary School
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: 11780 rennert Road, Shannon, NC 28386
Phone: 910-843-5298
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/rennert/site/default.asp
Contact: Catherine Deese
E-mail: catherine.deese@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutors

Agency: Robeson County Church & Community Center
Purpose of Organization: The RCCC works to reach out to meet their neighbor's needs. The RCCC seeks to involve people across cultural, racial, class, and denominational barriers in partnerships with each other to address social needs and to move towards a solution.
Address: 210 E. 15th St., Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-738-5204
Web Address: www.ncumc.org/robesoncounty
Contact: Darlene Jacobs
E-mail: rccccdir@ncrrbiz.com
Services Needed: Volunteer tutors, retail volunteers at home store, volunteers to help with housing repairs, help distribute food, donations, etc.

Agency: Robeson County Community Development Corporation
Purpose of Organization: The primary focus of services provided by the RCCDC is to provide opportunities to build healthier financial futures through financial counseling and successful homeownership through home buyer education as wells as the prevention of foreclosure and loss mitigation counseling.
Phone: 910-422-2003
Web Address:
Contact: Gayle Fernandez
E-mail: gayle_fernandez2003@yahoo.com
Services Needed: Varies depending on interests

Agency: Robeson County Department of Social Services
Purpose of Organization: Child protective services/Foster care unit.
Address: 435 Canton Road, Lumberton, NC 28360
Phone: 910-671-3781
Web Address:
Contact: Anthony Maynor - Social Work Supervisor
E-mail: anthony.maynor@dss.co.robeson.nc.us
Services Needed: Students need to have a basic knowledge of the social work profession and a basic overall understanding of the services provided at DSS.

Agency: Robeson County Partnership for Children
Purpose of Organization: To ensure Robeson County's young children will have the resources to succeed in school to become productive and contributing members of their communities as adults.
Address: 210 E. 2nd St., Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-738-6767
Web Address: www.robesonparternship.org
Contact: Amy Cox
E-mail: progdir@rcpartnership.org
Services Needed: There are many volunteer opportunities available. Positions will vary depending on interest.

Agency: Rockingham District Native American Cooperative Ministry of the United Methodist Church (RDNACM)
Purpose of Organization: To help the Native American United Methodist Churches (14) in Robeson, Sampson, Cumberland, and Orange Counties. Church growth, leadership development, mission coordination, outreach.
Address: P.O. Box 1059, Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: 910-522-0670
Web Address:
Contact: Rev. Sylvia Collins or Gary Locklear or Louisa Locklear
E-mail: rdnacm@bellsouth.net
Services Needed: Computer skills, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, Access), Building databases, webpages, grant writing and formatting, newsletter publication, communicating with local church leadership. Pianist on Sundays. Assist children and youth workers. Help with Mission Projects.

Agency: Sacred Pathways
Purpose of Organization: Home for the aged and handicapped
Address: P.O. Box 2895, Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: 910-521-2685
Web Address:
Contact: Ruth Dial Woods
E-mail: sacredpathways@bellsouth.net
Services Needed: Must be able to work one on one with residents and provide conversation, companionship, activities, etc.

Agency: Scotland County Schools
Purpose of Organization: Pre K-12th grade school system.
Address: 322 South Main Street, Laurinburg, NC 28352
Phone: 910-276-1138
Web Address: www.scsnc.org
Contact: Andy Cagle
E-mail: acagle@scsnc.org
Services Needed: Classroom volunteers, tutors for all grades, school office assistants.

Agency: Scots for Youth
Purpose of Organization: To match adult volunteers with at-risk youth in order to increase the child's self-esteem and help to develop positive relationship skills.
Address: 140-B North Main St., Laurinburg, NC 28352
Phone: 910-276-5477
Web Address:
Contact: Stephanie Monroe
E-mail: smonroe65@att.net
Services Needed: The volunteer would be a friend and role model for the youth. A caring, committed and dependable individual at least 18 years of age. Must be broad-minded and able to cope with a variety of problem situations specific to youth. Serve at least 2 hours per week, or 8 hours per month (phone and emails are also acceptable since face-to-face contact is not always possible).

Agency: Shining Stars Preschool
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: Lumberton Site: 430 Caton Road, Lumberton, N.C. 28358 and Pembroke Site: 818 W. 3rd. St., Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: 910.671-4343 (Lumberton) and 910-521-0559 (Pembroke)
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/sts/site/default.asp
Contact: Mary Shultz - Principal
E-mail: schultzm.sts@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutors

Agency: Southeastern Family Violence Center
Purpose of Organization: To shelter, advocate, and empower victims of domestic violence to educate and break the cycle of violence.
Address: P.O. box 642, Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: 910-739-8622
Web Address:
Contact:
E-mail: sfvc@nc.rr.com
Services Needed: Hotline volunteer, court advocate volunteer, shelter relief volunteer, childcare volunteer, office/clerical, fundraising volunteer, therapeutic counseling aide volunteer.

Agency: Southeastern Regional Medical Center
Purpose of Organization: Healthcare.
Address: 4895 Fayetteville Rd, P.O. Box 1408, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-671-5093
Web Address:
Contact: Beth Ivey
E-mail: ivey08@srmc.org
Services Needed: Interns - will consider interested students as they request their areas of interest

Agency: South Robeson High School
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: 3268 S. Robeson Road, Rowland, NC 28383
Phone: 910-422-3987
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/srhs/site/default.asp
Contact: Twanna Hunt
E-mail: twanna.hunt@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutors

Agency: Special Olympics of Robeson County
Purpose of Organization: Sports program for mentally handicapped children and adults.
Address: P.O. Box 707, Rowland, NC 28383
Phone: 910-671-8990
Web Address:
Contact: Betty Bridgers - Coordinator
E-mail:
Services Needed: Assist with fundraising; help publish a quarterly newsletter; help recruit volunteers for local basketball tournament at UNCP; other areas as needed if intern/volunteer has a flexible schedule.

Agency: St. Pauls High School
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: 648 Old Stage Road, St. Pauls, NC 28384
Phone: 910-865-4177
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/sphs/site/default.asp
Contact: Marjorie Edge
E-mail: marjorie.edge@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutors

Agency: Townsend Middle School
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: 105 Carolina St., Maxton, NC 28364
Phone: 910-844-5086
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/townsend/site/default.asp
Contact: Tonya Williamsl
E-mail: tonya.williams@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutors

Agency: Union Chapel Elementary School
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: 4271 Union Chapel Road, Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: 910-521-4456
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/uces/site/default.asp
Contact: Willie Ann Locklear
E-mail: willie.locklear@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutors

Agency: Union Elementary School
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: 2457 NC 710 Hwy S., Rowland, NC 28383
Phone: 910-521-4272
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/union/site/default.asp
Contact: Belinda Harris/Amanda Blue
E-mail: belinda.harris@robeson.k12.nc.us / Amanda.blue@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutors

Agency: United Way of Robeson County
Purpose of Organization: Community builder and fundraiser for non-profit health and human services agencies.
Address: 202 North Chestnut Street, P.O. Box 2652, Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: 910-739-4249
Web Address:
Contact: Sandra Oliver
E-mail: ounitedwayofr@nc.rr.com
Services Needed: Help with data entry, campaign, delivery of campaign materials, need volunteers for "Day of Caring".

Agency: Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Purpose of Organization: To serve our nation's veterans.
Address: 2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: 910-822-7923
Web Address:
Contact: Otha Kimbrugh- EEO & AEP Manager
E-mail: otha.kimbrough@va.med.gov
Services Needed: Seeking interns with majors in Biology to work in our Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service; majors in Accounting to work in our Business Office; majors in Computer Science to work in our Information Resources Management Service; majors in Human Resources to work in the Human Resources Management Service; majors in business Administration to work in the Director's Office.

Agency: W. H. Knuckles Elem. School
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: 1520 Martin Luther King Dr., Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-671-6020
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/knuckles/site/default.asp
Contact: Debra Jackson
E-mail: debra.jackson@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Applicants will be tutors, mentors, classroom volunteers

Agency: Wesley Pines Retirement Community
Purpose of Organization: Provide care for retired/assisted living and health care residents.
Address: 1000 Wesley Pines Road, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-738-9691
Web Address:
Contact: Pamela Collins - Director of Activities
E-mail: Pcollins@umrh
Services Needed: Will read to residents, spend 1-on-1 time with residents, strolling wheelchair bound residents, playing games, helping with craft classes, taking residents to & from meals, folding newsletters, among many other duties.

Agency: West Hoke Middle School
Purpose of Organization: Increase the number of students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education.
Address: 200 NC HWY 211, Raeford, NC 28376
Phone: 910-875-3411
Web Address: hcs.k12.nc.us
Contact: Mary McLeod- Gear Up Coordinator
E-mail: marymcleod@hcs.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Mentors, tutors, chaperones, class
Assistants, and academic support.

Agency: West Lumberton Elementary School
Purpose of Organization: Education
Address: 451 School St., Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-671-6045
Web Address: http://robeson.schoolwires.com/wles/site/default.asp
Contact: Faith Canadyl
E-mail:
Services Needed: Tutors

 

 

Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012

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