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Robeson County Partners:

lumberton

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: Baird's Animal Hospital
Purpose of Organization:
Address: 3169 Elizabethtown Road, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-739-4998
Web Address:
Contact: Mrs. 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:
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 (B.A.R.T.)
Purpose of Organization: HIV/AIDS case management service for HIV clients; food distribution.
Address: P.O. Box 945, 3147 W 5th St., Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: 910-739-6167
Web Address:
Contact: Vicky Sampson
E-mail: border.belt@yahoo.com
Services Needed: Would transport clients. Assist with case management duties after confidentiality and training workshop

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: Center for Community Action
Purpose of Organization:
Address: 123 W 4th St., Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-739-7851 or 910-739-7854
Web Address:
Contact: Mac Legerton
E-mail:
Services Needed:

Agency: Child Care Directions
Purpose of Organization: We are a childcare resource and referral service. We advocate for quality childcare.
Address: P.O. Box 3265, Lumberton NC, 28359
Phone: 910-671-8335
Web Address:
Contact: Cynthia Barnes, Provider Specialist
E-mail: cbarnes@carolina.net
Services Needed: Updating database and making referrals

Agency: Child Service Coordination Robeson County Health Department
Purpose of Organization:
Address: 460Country 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: 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 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 28358
Phone: 910-738-1734
Web Address: www.cisnc.org
Contact: Denice Lambdin
E-mail: dlambdin@bellsouth.net
Services Needed: Work with at-risk children - be a reliable and dependable presence in an at-risk child's life.

Agency: Community Home Care and Hospice
Purpose of Organization: To provide palliative care to terminally ill individuals.
Address: 2402 N. Roberts Ave., Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-618-9866
Web Address: communityhch.com
Contact: Joanna Kinlaw Cole, Volunteer Coordinator
E-mail: jkinlaw@communityhch.com
Services Needed: Volunteers are needed in all areas of the county to serve in many capacities. Some provide telephone support to patients and families; others sit and visit with patients in the absence of a family member. Clerical and bereavement volunteers are also needed. Volunteers work around their own schedule and perform only the tasks they accept. Group volunteers are welcome also to visit nursing facilities in their area. Great opportunity for nursing, religion, or social work students to learn more about these fields.

Agency: Exploration Station
Purpose of Organization: Children's Hands-on Learning Center.
Address: 104 N. Chestnut St., Lumberton NC, 28358
Phone: 910-738-1114
Web Address: 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: 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: Lumberton Children's Clinic
Purpose of Organization: Provide quality and compassionate medical care for all children of Robeson and surrounding counties.
Address: 400 Liberty Hill Rd., Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: (901) 738-8060 ext. 303
Web Address:
Contact: Fordham Britt, Patient Education & Child Advocacy
E-mail: fbritt@carolinakids.net
Services Needed: Conduct children's activities in the reception area, such as reading and quiet games, act as a greeter, welcoming families and helping parents with young children during the registration process.

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: Parents as Teachers
Purpose of Organization:
Address: 460 Country Club Rd., Lumberton, NC 28360
Phone: 910-738-6767 ext. 245
Web Address:
Contact: Lana L. Oxendine
E-mail:
Services Needed: Activities with children

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: 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 Community College
Purpose of Organization:
Address: P.O. Box 1420, Lumberton NC, 28359; 5160 Fayetteville Rd., Lumberton NC, 28359
Phone: 910-618-5680 ext.282
Web Address: www.robeson.cc.nc.us
Contact: Gwendolyn L. Chavis, Early Childhood Chairperson
E-mail: gchavis@robeson.cc.nc.us
Services Needed: Assist with data management, computer data input, filing, phone contacts to child care centers/homes

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 Co. Health Dept
Purpose of Organization: Public health
Address: 460 Country Club Rd., Lumberton, NC 28360
Phone: 910-671-3444
Web Address: publichealth.southernregionalahec.org/robeson/index.htm
Contact: Kay Speer, Adm. Officer
E-mail: kay.speer@hth.co.robeson.nc.us
Services Needed: Answer phone, public contact, filing, retrieving records, assembling records, copying and any other clerical duties.

Agency: Robeson County Health Dept. Child Services Coordination
Purpose of Organization: Provide service coordination to special needs children.
Address: 460 Country Club Rd., Lumberton, NC 28360
Phone: 910-671-3754
Web Address:
Contact: Yvonne McMillian, Program Manager
E-mail:
Services Needed: Clerical support: xeroxing, data entry,
Filing, Spanish interpreters

Agency: Robeson County Health Department
Purpose of Organization: To provide a home assessment to postpartum mothers and their infants within a 6 week period from date of delivery.
Address: 460 Country Club Rd., Lumberton NC, 28360
Phone: 910-671-3412
Web Address:
Contact: Tina Oxendine, RN
E-mail: tina.oxendine@hth.co.robeson.nc.us
Services Needed: Spanish interpreter/ assistance in preparing bags for visits.

Agency: Lumberton Housing Authority
Purpose of Organization: Low income housing
Address: P.O. Box Drawer 709, 613 King Street, Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: 910-671-7228
Web Address: www.co.robeson.nc.us/housauth
Contact: Nan Hayes
E-mail: nhayes@lumbertonhousing.com
Services Needed: Reading and math tutors needed for Middle School students.

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: Public Schools of Robeson County,Youth Opportunity Grant Mentoring Program
Purpose of Organization:
Address: P.O. Drawer 2909, Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: 910-671-6000 ext. 268
Web Address:
Contact: Dr. Brenda Deese
E-mail:
Services Needed: 1:1 mentoring

Agency: Robeson County Partnership for Children
Purpose of Organization: To increase collaboration, provide program support, and enhance resources that benefit all children.
Address: 318 East 5th Street, P.O. Box 1619, Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: 910-738-6767
Web Address: www.robeson parternship.org
Contact: Amy Cox, Program Coordinator
E-mail: progmgr@rc.partnership4children.org
Services Needed: Clerical and administrative support, data entry.

Agency: Robeson County Sheriff's Office
Purpose of Organization: Law enforcement
Address: 120 Legend Rd., Lumberton NC, 28358
Phone: 910-671-3107
Web Address:
Contact: Robert Ivey
E-mail: rdiveyjr@carolina.net
Services Needed: Record-keeping, computer data entry and other related tasks.

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: Melody COle
E-mail:sfvc@ncrrbiz.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: www.srmc.org
Contact: Beth Ivey
E-mail: ivey08@srmc.org
Services Needed: Interns - will consider interested students as they request their areas of interest

Agency: Southeastern Regional Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services
Purpose of Organization: To obtain positive consumer outcomes for persons living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse.
Address: 207 West 29th Street, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-738-5261 ext. 46
Web Address: srmhc.org
Contact: Manuel Jacobs
E-mail: mbjacobs@srmhc.org
Services Needed: Social workers, substance abuse individuals, Psych Majors: individual will work 1-on-1 with persons of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse illness while being supervised by a professional from our program

Agency: United Way of Robeson County
Purpose of Organization: Community builder and fundraiser for non-profit health and human service 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: W. H. Knuckles Elem. School
Purpose of Organization: Public school
Address: 1520 Martin Luther King Dr., Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-671-6020
Web Address:
Contact:Debra Jackson
E-mail: debra.jackson@robeson.kid.nc.us
Services Needed: Applicants will be tutors, mentors, classroom volunteers

Agency: WBTW News 13
Purpose of Organization: News agency.
Address: 4910 Fayetteville Rd, Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: 910-738-1301
Web Address: wbtw.com
Contact: Tasha Oxendine, Reporter
E-mail: toxendine@wbtw.com
Services Needed: Broadcasting interns, volunteers for community events.

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: Wednesday, May 23, 2012

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