Office for Community and Civic Engagement

Office for Community and Civic Engagement
PO Box 1510
Pembroke, NC 28372

Phone: 910.521.6163
Fax: 910.521.6742
Email: cce@uncp.edu

Location: Old Main, Rm 121 (Multicultural Center)
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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: Chris Liles
E-mail: cvliles@dot.state.nc.us
Services Needed: Clean-up programs

Agency: Advantage Hospice & Home Care
Purpose of Organization: Volunteer Services and Hospice Services
Address: 405 North Elm St., Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-345-0030
Web Address: www.AdvantageHCH.com
Contact: Laurie Jacobs
E-mail: lbj002@uncp.edu
Services Needed: Volunteers are needed in Pembroke, Red Springs, Lumberton and most other towns. Volunteers would be asked to visit the home of a hospice patient and/or make regular phone calls with that person. Volunteers may be asked to read, run errands, etc.

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 Team (BART)
Purpose of Organization: HIV/AIDS Case Management
Address: P.O. Box 945, Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: 910-739-6167
Web Address:
Contact: Vincent Clark
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: Jenny Teague
E-mail: jennyt@carolina.net
Services Needed: Mentors to help youth succeed.

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: 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: Jean Crouch, Librarian or Angela Sumner, Director
E-mail: ccd@carolina.net
Services Needed: Need volunteers to help in the lending library

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: 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 morals, happiness, and welfare.
Address: P.O. 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 or Linda Williams
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: Brenda Pope
E-mail: thetarheel@carolina.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 and Hospice
Purpose of Organization: To provide hospice care to terminally ill patients and their families.
Address: 2402 N. Roberts Ave., Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-618-9866
Web Address: www.communityhch.com
Contact: John Blackman, Jr.
E-mail:
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- 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: 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: 910-321-3828
Web Address: nccourts.org/citizens/GAL
Contact: Valerie Haynes
E-mail: Valerie.Haynes@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: 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: LaJoan Addison, Volunteer Coordinator/Teacher
E-mail: addisonl.knuckles@robeson.kid.nc.us
Services Needed: Applicants will be tutors, mentors, classroom volunteers

Agency: Lumber River Council of Governments (Youth Opportunity Project)
Purpose of Organization:
Address: 4721 Fayetteville Rd., Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: (910) 618-5533
Web Address:
Contact: Alice Jackson
E-mail:
Services Needed: Tutors at 5 youth centers in Robeson County. Serve youth ages 14-21 both in and out of school.

Agency: Lumberton Christian Academy
Purpose of Organization: To train the student in the knowledge of God and the Christian way of life and to give the student an excellent education.
Address: 950 Linkhaw Road, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-739-6207
Web Address:
Contact: Matilda Whitfield, Cindy Brewer
E-mail:
Services Needed: Will develop and implement Spanish activities for students in pre-k through grade 6. Activities will develop the students' basic Spanish vocabulary, conversational Spanish and cultural awareness utilizing the A Beka Curriculum and support material as approved by the school administrator. Volunteer must have strong Spanish skills and be willing to support the purpose of the organization at all times.

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, community service program, and community awareness program.

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: Wendell Staton, Director
E-mail: wstaton@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: Iris Herring
E-mail:
Services Needed: Assist in the service needs of juveniles, with reading, writing and math.

Agency: Palmer Prevention, Inc.
Purpose of Organization: Provide drug education, treatment, and alternative activities for youth.
Address: P.O Box 8, Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: (910) 618-1135
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 Rd., 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: rapecrisis@infostar.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 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 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 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: Public Schools of Robeson County
Purpose of Organization:
Address: P.O. Drawer 2909, Lumberton, NC 28359
Phone: (910) 671-6000 ext. 320
Web Address:
Contact: Linda G. Locklear, Community Services Coordinator
E-mail: locklearl.psrd@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: Robeson County SAFE KIDS Coalition
Purpose of Organization: Develop, initiate, and evaluate programs, activities, and events aimed at reducing the risks of childhood injury or death to the children of Robeson County.
Address: 460 Country Club Road, Lumberton, NC 28360
Phone: 910-737-5008
Web Address:
Contact: Linda Hughes, Robeson County SAFE KIDS Coordinator
E-mail: Linda.Hughes@hth.co.robeson.nc.us
Services Needed: The coalition depends on volunteer participation. Persons willing to develop, manage, and evaluate activities such as bicycles rodeos, ATV safety classes. Also, a team of to write grants, develop proposals, prepares written apps. and submit grants.

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:
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: Betty Ivey
E-mail: Ivey08@srmc.org
Services Needed: Interns - will consider interested students as they request their areas of interest

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: 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: Thursday, August 4, 2011

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