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cumberland county partners

Agency: American Red Cross, Highlands Chapter
Purpose of Organization: To provide relief to victims of disaster and to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Address: 807 Carol Street, Fayetteville, NC 28303-0045
Phone: 910-867-8151
Web Address: highlands.redcross.org
Contact: Martha Sullivan or Kendra Gomlak
E-mail: gomlakk@usa.redcross.org
Services Needed: Volunteer Coordinator, Vidi-Connect Operator, Event Coordinator, Community Event Volunteer, Office Receptionist, Health and Safety Office Assistant, AFES Assistant Case Worker, Blood Drive Coordinator, Blood Drive Assistant, Workplace Coordinator, Disaster Services Office Assistant. All volunteer positions require commitments that range from as little as 4 hours per month to 10-15 hours per week. Contact the Leadership & Service Opportunities Program in the Student Activities office or American Red Cross, Highland Chapter for more details.

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: 3625 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone: 910-867-2141
Web Address: www.disabilityresourcecenter.net
Contact: Kelli Howle
E-mail: kellihatthearc@aol.com
Services Needed: Parent's Time Out (childcare), Kids on the Block puppeteers, seasonal activities.

Agency: The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
Purpose of Organization: The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County strives to support and nurture the arts and artists of our community and improve the community through the arts.
Address: 301 Hay Street, P.O. Box 318, Fayetteville, NC 28302
Phone: 910-323-1776
Web Address: www.theartscouncil.com
Contact: Liz Vasser
E-mail: lizv@theartscouncil.com
Services Needed: Volunteer services are needed for festivals, outdoor movies, physical labor, and office work.

Agency: The Autism Society of Cumberland County
Purpose of Organization: The Autism Society of Cumberland County is committed to providing support and promoting opportunities which enhance the lives of individuals within the autism spectrum and their families.
Address: 351 Wagoner Drive, Suite 200, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone: 910-826-9100 ext. 266
Web Address: www.autismcc.org
Contact: Jackie Pfuntner
E-mail: autismcc@ccpfc.org
Services Needed: Copying, sorting, stuffing envelopes, Camp Sunshine volunteers and other administrative duties.

Agency: Better Health of Cumberland County, Inc.
Purpose of Organization: To provide for unmet health needs of low-income Cumberland County residents.
Address: 1422 Bragg Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: 910-483-7534
Web Address: www.betterhealthcc.org
Contact: Judy Klinck, Executive Director
E-mail: director@betterhealthcc.org
Services Needed: professionals (RN, PA, MD, etc.) for community stroke screening on May 8, (can also use a few lay persons), and also for diabetic management classes (experienced in diabetic education).

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: 910-609-6947 or 910-609-6783
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: CARE Clinic
Purpose of Organization: The CARE Clinic provides free quality health care to eligible uninsured/low-income residents of Cumberland County.
Address: 239 Robeson Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: 910-485-0555
Web Address: thecareclinic.org
Contact: Cathy Ory
E-mail: director@thecareclinic.org
Services Needed: Doctors, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dentists, dental assistants, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, phlebotomists, chiropractors, receptionists, clerical help, occasional help with fundraising..

Agency: Contact of Fayetteville, Inc.
Purpose of Organization: To provide a telephone help center staffed by volunteers who respond confidentially and without judgement to human need 24 hours a day.
Address: 509 Person Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: 910-485-4134
Web Address: www.contactoffayetteville.org
Contact: Danette Barowsky
E-mail: danettebarowsky@nc.rr.com
Services Needed: Board of Directors, telephone workers, committee members (fundraising, publicity, volunteer), trainers to train the telephone workers, support workers (back up professionals).

Agency: Cumberland County Association for Indian People
Purpose of Organization: The purpose of the Cumberland County Association for Indian People shall be to enhance the self-determination and self-sufficiency as it relates to the socio-economic development, legal, political and well-being of the Indian people of Cumberland County. The CCAIP also, shall support the planning and the delivery of services by utilizing local, state and national networking resources in the following areas: (1) Education, (2) Native American Arts and Crafts, (3) Cultural Enrichment, (4) Job Referral Services, (5) Employment and Training, (6) Economic Development, and (7) The Housing and Health needs of the Indian Community. The CCAIP is a non-profit corporation of the State of North Carolina. The headquarters shall be located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Address: 2173 Downing Road, Fayetteville, NC 28312
Phone: 910-483-8442
Web Address:
Contact: Gladys Hunt
E-mail: ccaip@netzero.com
Services Needed:

Agency: Clerk of Superior Court, Cumberland County
Purpose of Organization:
Address: P.O. Box 363, Fayetteville, NC 28302-0363
Phone: 910-678-2902
Web Address: www.aoc.state.nc.us/District12
Contact: Tonia Clifton
E-mail: Tonia.J.Clifton@nccourts.org
Services Needed: File clerks.

Agency: Cumberland County Association for Indian People
Purpose of Organization: The purpose of the Cumberland County Association for Indian People shall be to enhance the self-determination and self-sufficiency as it relates to the socio-economic development, legal, political and well-being of the Indian people of Cumberland County. The CCAIP also, shall support the planning and the delivery of services by utilizing local, state and national networking resources in the following areas: (1) Education, (2) Native American Arts and Crafts, (3) Cultural Enrichment, (4) Job Referral Services, (5) Employment and Training, (6) Economic Development, and (7) The Housing and Health needs of the Indian Community. The CCAIP is a non-profit corporation of the State of North Carolina. The headquarters shall be located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Address: 2173 Downing Road, Fayetteville, NC 28312
Phone: 910-483-8442
Web Address:
Contact: Gladys Hunt
E-mail: ccaip@netzero.com
Services Needed:

Agency: Cumberland County Medication Access Program
Purpose of Organization: To provide free medication to the indigent Cumberland County residents.
Address: 227 Fountainhead Lane, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: 910-433-3602 (program); 910-433-3702 (manager)
Web Address: publichealth.southernregionalahec.org/Cumberland/ccmap.html
Contact: Donna Cosentino, CCMAP Pharmacy Manager
E-mail: dcosentino@capefearvalley.com
Services Needed: telephone calls, filing, copying, and general office work.

Agency: Cumberland Co. Public Library and Information Center
Purpose of Organization: Provides the information needs and recreational reading interests for the citizens of Cumberland County through a variety of formats. The library provides professional assistance in locating information for its citizens.
Address: 300 Maiden Lane, Fayetteville, NC 28301-5000
Phone: 910-483-1580 ext 104
Web Address: www.cumberland.lib.nc.us
Contact: Jody Risacher, Deputy Library Director
E-mail: jrisache@cumberland.lib.nc.us
Services Needed: Assist in shelving materials, general clerical duties, assist in Community Relations department, assist in Children's Services.

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 Friends of Down Syndrome
Purpose of Organization: Support for families with children with Down Syndrome.
Address: 606 Westmont Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28305-4552
Phone: 910-484-9478
Web Address:
Contact: Louise Hall
E-mail: fasolt1@earthlink.net
Services Needed: Childcare during meetings one Saturday a month.

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: fahabitat@earthlink.net
Services Needed: Construction, journalism, marketing, public relations.

Agency: City of Fayetteville, Fire and Emergency Management Department
Purpose of Organization:
Address: 433 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: 910-433-1729
Web Address:
Contact: John R. Harold, Assistant Chief
E-mail: jharold@ci.fay.nc.us
Services Needed: Internship; working with city government fire/emergency management.

Agency: The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival
Purpose of Organization: Plans and implements annual Spring festival the 4th weekend in April and other fundraising events throughout the year.
Address: 301 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: 910-323-1934
Web Address: www.fayettevilledogwoodfestival.com
Contact: Sharon Caughey, Executive Director
E-mail: dogwoodfestival@aol.com
Services Needed: Volunteers are needed during the festival and the October fundraiser as well as during the rest of the year to help with administrative duties.

Agency: Fayetteville Museum of Art
Purpose of Organization: To collect, conserve, display art and present a program of art education that enhances the appreciation of visual arts.
Address: P.O. Box 35134, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone: 910-485-5121
Web Address: www.fmoa.org
Contact: Joyce Turner, Education Coordinator
E-mail: fmastar@infi.net
Services Needed: Volunteers in a variety of areas including education, library, exhibitions, office work, and special events.

Agency: Fayetteville Urban Ministry
Purpose of Organization: Social service needs provider.
Address: 701 Whitfield Street, Fayetteville, NC 28306
Phone: 910-483-5944
Web Address: fayurbmin.org
Contact: Rusty Long
E-mail: rlong@fayurbmin.org
Services Needed: Marketing, newsletter publication, social worker, criminal justice, literacy.

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: Highland House of Fayetteville
Purpose of Organization: Assistance living & nursing home; healthcare
Address: 1700 Pamalee Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone: (910) 488-2295
Web Address:
Contact: Elgie Behagg, Activity Director
E-mail:
Services Needed: CNA, Receptionist, Dietary and Activities

Agency: Home Health Services of Cumberland County
Purpose of Organization: To ensure the provision of quality volunteer service in compliance with state and federal regulation.
Address: 235 N McPherson Church Road, Suite 210, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone: 910-860-7178
Web Address: homecareplus.com
Contact: Mary Ann Harris
E-mail: EMcLambhhscc@aol.com
Services Needed: Patient care volunteer, fundraiser volunteers and special event volunteers.

Agency: Le Leche League International
Purpose of Organization: To help mothers who want to breast feed with education and support.
Address: 2101 Woods End Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28312
Phone: 910-485-3425
Web Address: www.lllusa.org/web/FayettevilleNC.html
Contact: Carroll Beckham
E-mail: cbeckham@nc.rr.com
Services Needed: Put flyers out where pregnant women are - clinic and doctors' offices, churches, work places. Teach classes - must have personal experience breastfeeding.

Agency: March of Dimes
Purpose of Organization: Mission Statement: The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies and in 2003 launched a five-year campaign to address the increasing rate of premature birth.
Address: 3013 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone: 910-483-3691
Web Address: www.marchofdimes.com/northcarolina
Contact: Natalie MacLeod, Division Director
E-mail: nmacleod@march ofdimes.com
Services Needed: Office work - stuffing envelopes. Need volunteers for the day of WalkAmerica and other special events.

Agency: New Life Mission Church
Purpose of Organization: Outreach to community, helping homeless people to find better situations, encouraging spiritual growth.
Address: 303 Maloney, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: 910-864-4678
Web Address:
Contact: Grace Kim
E-mail: newlifemission44@aol.com
Services Needed: Secretary, help with computer work, readership supervisor, yard (landscaping), kitchen, monitor for people, set up web page.

Agency: Pines of Carolina Girl Scout Council
Purpose of Organization: Work with 5-17 year old girls to build confident, responsible, contributing members of society.
Address: 2110 Ft. Bragg Rd., Suite 116, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone: 910-437-9900 ext. 21
Web Address: www.pinesofcarolina.org
Contact: Leslie Flood, Director of Field Services
E-mail: lflood@pinesofcarolina.org
Services Needed: Work with girls in underrepresented communities; work with staff to develop programs/activities for girls; work with volunteers to support or train them; work as advisors or mentors for teen girls; speakers/public relations work.

Agency: Pope School Age Program
Purpose of Organization:
Address: 51 Skytrain Drive, Bldg 1525, Pope AFB, NC
Phone: 910-394-2636
Web Address:
Contact: Marjorie Egger, Youth Director
E-mail: Marjorie.egger@pope.af.mil
Services Needed: School-age Program Assistant: assist in planning, coordinating, and conducting educational and recreational activities for youth enrolled ages 5-12 years.

Agency: Pope Youth and Teen Center
Purpose of Organization:
Address: 51 Skytrain Drive, Bldg 1525, Pope AFB, NC
Phone: 910-394-2636
Web Address:
Contact: Marjorie Egger
E-mail: Marjorie.egger@pope.af.mil
Services Needed: Recreational Aid: assist in planning and coordinating and conducting educational and recreational activities for youth enrolled ages 9-18 years.

Agency: Rape Crisis Volunteers of Cumberland County
Purpose of Organization: To assist victims of sexual assault.
Address: 515 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301 / PO Box 58332, Fayetteville, NC 28305
Phone: 910-485-7273
Web Address: www.rapecrisisonline.org
Contact: Ze Surratt ll
E-mail: zesurratt@rapecrisisonline.org
Services Needed: Answer hotline, respond to emergency room calls, and assist with educational projects.

Agency: Seniors Call to Action Team (SCAT)
Purpose of Organization: Supports seniors through art classes, special events, volunteer opportunities and other activities.
Address: 301 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: 910-486-5580
Web Address:
Contact: Bob White, Vice President
E-mail: scatvision@aol.com
Services Needed: Volunteers are needed to assist with marketing, planning events, researching grants, and other activities.

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.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: Vision Resource Center
Purpose of Organization: To provide programs for the visually impaired.
Address: 725 W Rowan Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: 910-483-2719
Web Address:
Contact: Elyse Arthur
E-mail: earthur@nc.rr.com
Services Needed: Computer instructor, yoga, exercise, healthy cooking, Braille.

 

 

Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012

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