LEARNING CENTERS
Contact each learning center for changes in hours and services due to COVID-19. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Greenville and Contentnea Creek The NCMNS, in partnership with A Time for Science, has established two new branches in Pitt County: Greenville and Contentnea Creek. NCNMS at Greenville 729 Dickinson Avenue, Greenville, N.C. 27834 The NCMNS at Greenville opened Sept. 18 with new, exceptional exhibits, mind-opening programs and educational events that reflect the relevant needs of audiences in northeastern North Carolina. NCMNS at Contentnea Creek 949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton NC 28530 The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences at Contentnea Creek is a 400-acre outdoor learning center in Grifton that features hiking and paddling trails through a variety of habitats, as well as an observatory and a planetarium. Phone: 252-364-2862 emily.jarvis@naturalsciences. org www.atimeforscience.org Walter L. Stasavich Science and Nature Center The center features a 70-seat theater and 10,000-gallon freshwater aquarium, live turtles and snakes, wildlife dioramas, and a “Shells Are Everywhere” exhibit, along with several hands-on exhibits. Admission is $3 for ages 12 and older and $1.50 for children, with a discount for Greenville residents. Address: 1000 Mumford Road, Greenville Phone: 329-4560 Greenville Learning Center GLC is a private, nonprofit center for students with learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorder in eastern North Carolina. It is a replication site of The Hill Center in Durham and has been serving area students since 2002. Instructors work
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with students with learning disabilities to achieve their full potential and to become confident, independent learners. Address: 2426 Charles Blvd., Greenville, NC 27858 Phone: 756-8248 Website: http://greenvillelearningcenter.org/ Huntington Learning Center Huntington is a private tutoring center that works with students of all ages and at all skill levels in all subjects. Instructors also help students prepare for the SAT and ACT and middle and high school courses like algebra, pre-calculus, chemistry, Spanish, English and Biology. Address: 619 Red Banks Road in Arlington Village Phone: 321-9898 Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/greenville-nc Sylvan Learning Center Sylvan is a private service that offers personalized tutoring for students of all ages as well as academic coaching, advancement and test preparation and STEM programs. Instructors use a personal approach and interactive technology to help kids with math, reading, writing and more. Address: 204 W. Arlington Blvd. Phone: 565-4817 Website: https://locations. sylvanlearning.com/us/greenville-nc/contact-us
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
community by adopting a city street through this litter-removal initiative. To learn more, call 329-4048 or visit https://www. greenvillenc.gov/government/ public-works/adopt-a-citystreet-program/. American Cancer Society Road to Recovery The Cancer Society regularly seeks volunteers to help provide patients with rides to treatment centers. Volunteers must have a safe and reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, a good driving record and attend A Road to Recovery volunteer training. Visit https://www. cancer.org/involved/volunteer/ road-to-recovery.html. American Red Cross The Northeast North Carolina Chapter, 700-A Cromwell Drive, is based in Greenville and provides relief to families who have suffered fires and natural disasters, operates emergency shelters, provides life saving education and more. The organization also operates a nationwide blood donation network. Efforts rely on volunteers. Call 3553800 or 931-8657 or visit https://www.redcross.org/ local/north-carolina/eastern-north-carolina.html.
Numerous volunteer opportunities are available at a variety of organizations in Greenville and Pitt County. Here is a sampling. Some volunteer opportunities may be modified due to Covid-19. Check with each organization.
AMEXCAN The Association of Mexicans in North Carolina needs volunteers for a variety of events and outreach efforts. The organization spreads cultural awareness in the Latino community, bettering education and leadership and helping provide health information to Latinos living in eastern North Carolina. Call 329-0593, email amexcan@amexcannc.org or visit www.amexcannc.org.
Adopt-a-City Street The City of Greenville is looking for volunteers to participate in the Adopt-a-City Street program. Neighborhoods, businesses, families, and individuals can make a difference in the
Churches Outreach Network Churches Outreach is a Greenville-based mission that works with area churches and clergy to help feed the hungry and provide resources and educational assistance to those in need. The
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group manages the regional Toys for Tots campaign, among other efforts. Learn more at www.con2007.org Community Crossroads Center The center operates a night-only emergency shelter for homeless people in the area and offers transitional services to help people secure permanent housing. The shelter has 58 beds for men and 24 for women, as well as four family rooms in non-pandemic times. However, because of COVID-19, the shelter is currently operating at half-capacity. It offers meal service, clothing and other assistance. Volunteers are now being accepted on a limited basis; opportunities for volunteering may vary depending on COVID-19 protocols. Call 752-0829, visit www.communitycrossroadscenter.org, or email vc@greenvillecommunityshelter. org. Council on Aging/Meals on Wheels The Pitt County Council on Aging, 4551 County Home Road, operates senior centers and services for seniors across Pitt County including the Meals on Wheels program which delivers meals to homebound residents. Volunteers are needed for multiple efforts including wellness programs and Meals on Wheels. Call 752-1717, Ext. 204. Visit www.pittcoa.com/volunteer. Habitat for Humanity of Pitt County Habitat works with community partners to build affordable housing and promote home ownership. It utilizes volunteers to assist in building homes and to operate its ReStore Shop at 210 E. 14th St. Visit www. habitatpittco.org. Make-A-Wish Eastern N.C. Wish-granting volunteers are needed for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina. Wish-granters visit
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