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AUTISM S.T.A.R. SUMMER PROGRAM
Contact: Brittany Holt, STAR Coordinator at 336-687-5490, BrittanyMHolt@yahoo.com.
Applications are due no later than April 30th, 2008.
We need your help implementing the Autism S.T.A.R. Summer Program. The Autism S.T.A.R. Program provides a positive, fun outlet, filled with activities to maintain and develop new social skills for children with autism. One major goal is the retention of social skills and the transition back into the school setting in the Fall. This is where children with autism struggle the most when returning to school.
As a volunteer, your help is very valuable. You will be working with a community needing your help and we hope you gain personal satisfaction from being part of this project in our community. In addition, especially if you have interest in education and/or special education or any other field impacting the lives of children, a child with autism will undoubtedly be something you will encounter. Through this experience you will be better equipped to support this special-needs population.
The program will cover Pitt and surrounding counties. The program will be 6 consecutive weeks (June 16 – July 25, 2008). Depending on the number of children, we may have concurrent sessions at two different locations (i.e., Greenville and Kinston). We are looking for volunteers to fill time slots as followed; Mondays and Wednesdays; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and/or 1-4 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and/or 1 – 4 p.m. This totals approximately 60, 3-hours time slots available!! There is no required maximum number of time slots per volunteer, however, research shows the more time an individual providing support with continuity to an individual with autism, the better the results. So the more you can do the better!!!
We will provide specialized training on children with autism, free of charge to you from Greenville TEACCH, a local program specializing in providing support to individuals with autism. This training will also look great on your resume for community involvement!!!
Without the volunteer support, we will not be able to run the program!!
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION (MDA) SUMMER CAMP
Contact: Amy Pollack (910-791-8585, apollack@mdausa.org)
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is in search of fun and enthusiastic volunteer summer camp nurses. The MDA's 2008 summer camp will be held the weeks of August 2-8, 2008 and August 9-15, 2008 at Camp Carefree in Stokesdale, NC.
Camp medical staff must be licensed in the state of North Carolina and must be physically able to lift a young person between the ages of 6 and 21. The primary responsibility of Volunteer Medical Staff is to make camp a safe experience for all. This is done by attending group activities, administering medications, and taking care of minor bumps and bruises.
Kids with progressive neuromuscular diseases look forward to the MDA summer camp year-round. Campers get to experience a world in which all indoor adn outdoor activities are specially adapted to their abilities. Many counselors come back to camp year after year. MDA Summer Camp is an experience not to be missed.
To obtain a volunteer application or learn about other ways to support MDA's summer camp program, please contact Amy Pollack at the phone number or email listed above.
GIRL SCOUTS
Contact: Beth Casey, Volunteer Services Executive (1-800-284-4475, www.nccoastalpines.org)
The Girl Scouts – NC Coastal Pines is currently looking for a multitude of volunteers to fill different types of positions.
- Troop Leadership
- STUDIO 2B Mentor
- Registration Aide
- Recruiter/Organizer
- Day Camp Volunteer
- Fund Development Volunteers
- Special Skills Volunteer
- Trainer
- Latina/Hispanic Outreach
- Event Director
- Event Committee Member
- First Aider
- Event Photographer
- Public Relations Assistant
For more information and position descriptions, please visit The Girl Scouts - NC Coastal Pines website at www.nccoastalpines.org.
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
Contact: Terri Nunley (910-762-4488, VOATN@bellsouth.net)
Volunteers of American is a 24 month transitional housing program for women and children that have suffered homelessness due to domestic violence. We house, provide support services and case management to 11 families.
Volunteers are needed to help provide office support, childcare, cleaning, painting, and handy work.
CAMERON ART MUSEUM - KIDS @ CAM PROGRAM
Contact: Georgia Mastroieni, Youth Educator at the Cameron Art Museum (910- 395-5999 ext. 1019, georgia@cameronartmuseum.com)
The Cameron Art Museum is seeking volunteers for its new Kids @ CAM program. These days are designed for children and their families to come and explore the museum together and take part in games and art activities. These events take place one Saturday a month and include gallery hunts, child docent tours, and a variety of art projects based off of monthly themes as well as the current exhibitions. We need people who are responsible, enthusiastic, and comfortable working with children to help with the art projects, supervise the galleries during our child docent tours, assist with set up and clean up, as well as help with off site events that offer the museum the opportunity to promote the children programs.
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN NC, CAPE FEAR CHAPTER
Contact: Loralie Grigas (910-794-1722, lgrigas@mhancmail.org)
Healthy Minds, Healthy Chilldren is a program for 6-12 years old intended to teach appropriate strategies for positive emotional expression and social skills. Interactive lessons include book readings, worksheet/activities, and discussions.
This program will be presented as lessons in the classroom in Brunswick and Pender County Schools. The volunteer position includes reimbursement for mileage, training, and materials plus experience with a well respected non-profit advocady organization.
COASTAL THERAPEUDIC RIDING PROGRAM
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality therapeutic horse riding to persons with special needs. For more information please call Jackie 452-2978, Lucy 395-2515, or Lisa 358-5575
YMCA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
-Aquatic Special Pops-the tasks include providing supports during swim lessons for children with special needs. The program runs August- May, Mon.-Fri. 9am-12noon.
-After School Care-August-June, -Mon.-Fri., 3-6pm.
-Summer Day Camp-Starts in June- August, 7am-6pm. Helping staff run the program, helping with camp activities, providing support to campers with special needs.
Contact Dalia Nir at dalia.nir@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org for more information.
ROTARACT
Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. Rotaract clubs are usually community-based or university-based and are sponsored by a local Rotary club making them true "partners in service" and key members of the Rotary family. Through the Rotaract program, young adults not only augment their knowledge and skills, but they also address the physical and social needs of their communities while promoting international understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service. All Rotaract efforts begin at the local grassroots level and all Rotaract clubs have access to the many resources of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation.
For more information about Rotaract in Wilmington, contact your local Rotary club chair – Sean Desmond (910) 790-2163 or sdesmond@informatica.com . Visit the Rotaract Discussion Forum to view or participate in conversations about club projects and activities with Rotaractors from around the world.
VOCES LATINAS
This is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower the Hispanic/Latino community, using education as the tool. We offer various classes, and provide childcare for all classes. We need volunteers for childcare, data entry, and computer assistance. The schedule is as follows. Need for volunteers have asteriks.
Mon:9:00-12:00 & Wed:9:00-11:30 ESOL-BASIC -(English as a second language) (ongoing) Wed:11:30-12:15 - ESOL-BASIC - READING (ongoing)
Mon/Wed: 9:00 - 12:00 ESOL English conversational (ongoing)
Tues/Thurs: 9:00-11:00 Basic Computer (by appointment)**
Tues: 11:00 - 2:00-"MUJERES LATINAS" - women's nutrition/exercise/education (ongoing)** Wed:6:00pm-8:00pm- Prenatal Classes (ongoing)
Wed: 6:00pm-7:30pm - Men's Parenting Classes (by appointment)
Thurs: 11:30am-1:00pm - Women's Parenting Classes (by appointment)**
Thurs: 10:00am - 11:30am - FIRST THURSDAY EVERY MONTH -Car Seat Safety Class**
Contact: Irene Silva Edwards, Director Voces Latinas at voceslatinas@ec.rr.com
