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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: 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.

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:
Contact:
E-mail: fahabitat@earthlink.net
Services Needed: Construction, journalism, marketing, public relations.

Agency: Hoke County Youth and Family Services, Inc.
Purpose of Organization: To serve the youth and families of Hoke County through intervention and prevention strategies.
Address: 128 W. Elwood Ave., Raeford, NC 28376
Phone: (910) 875-8989
Web Address:
Contact: Kendrick Smith - Youth Coordinator
E-mail: lakendrick24@juno.com
Services Needed: Interns - Support staff, supervise volunteers at community service site, call teen court volunteers, support community events hosted by HCY&FS.

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: Kathy Dae Locklear
E-mail: lockleark.iea@robeson.k12.nc.us
Services Needed: Tutors

Agency: Legal Aid of NC (Pembroke)
Purpose of Organization: Provides civil legal services to low-income persons and families.
Address: 93 E. Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: 910-521-2831
Web Address:
Contact: Dale - 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: 910-522-5463
Web Address: www.lumbeetribe.com
Contact: April Bryant
E-mail: abryant@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: 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: 93 E. Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: 910-521-2831
Web Address:
Contact: Dale - 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: 910-522-5463
Web Address: www.lumbeetribe.com
Contact: April Bryant
E-mail: abryant@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: Lumberton Housing Authority
Purpose of Organization: Low income housing
Address: P.O. Drawer 709, 613 King Street, Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: 910-671-7228
Web Address:
Contact: Nan Hayes, Resident Services
E-mail: nhayes@lumbertonhousing.com
Services Needed: Volunteers to help with a resident survey, a Christmas program, toys for the children, communkity service program, and community awareness program.

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: 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: 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@ncrrbiz.com
Services Needed: Mentors and Tutors for after-school program. Possible candidates include education majors in need of field experience.

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: Kim Lewis or Maria Hernandez
E-mail: klewisrcvcc2@nc.rr.com
Services Needed: Answer hotline, respond to emergency room calls, and assist with educational projects.

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: 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 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: 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: 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: Linda J. Miller - EEO & AEP Manager
E-mail: Linda.miller@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: 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.

 

Updated: Monday, August 8, 2011

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