Volunteer Opportunities

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 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

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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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the family and help determine the wish of the child with a life-threatening medical condition while explaining wish procedures. For more information, contact volunteers@eastnc. wish.org or 919-821-7111.

Threads of Love

Threads of Love, a group that sews, knits and crochets items for cancer patients, preemies and sick babies staying in local hospitals is looking for new members. The group meets at 9 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Council on Aging, 4551 County Home Road. Participants are asked to bring yarn, fabric or notions the group can use. Other donations of these items are also welcome. Contact Jennifer Wells at 746-4077.

Soup kitchens

JOY Soup Kitchen, 700 Albemarle Ave., Greenville, serves dine-in and take-out meals between 10:30 a.m.-noon Mondays-Fridays. Evening takeout meals are served from 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays. For information call 561-7519. The Community Outreach Soup Kitchen at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 3492 S. Walnut St., Farmville, serve hot meals from noon until 1 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. To volunteer or for more info, call Janet Heath at 917-4563.

Foster families

The Methodist Home for Children is recruiting therapeutic foster families for children age 10 and older. The agency provides on-call support, free training and compensation. For more information, call 919833-2834, ext. 6, or visit www. mhfc.org.

Drivers for Veterans

The Volunteer Transportation Network (VTN) and local Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Chapters need help getting veterans in the Greenville area to medical appointments in the Durham VA Health Care System. To obtain information about qualifying as a VTN Driver, call the CDCE (Voluntary Service Office) at the Greenville VA Health Care Center at 8302149, ext. 14-3228. Other volunteer opportunities, such as VA Red Coat Ambassadors, window greeters, phones and faxes (reminder calls) are also available, as well as opportunities to provide donations to support local veterans.

Salvation Army

Pitt County’s Salvation Army unit, 2718 S. Memorial Drive, provides food, clothing and social services to people in need. It provides disaster assistance and operates a food pantry, breakfast service, rent and utility assistance, youth programs and Christmas assistance among other services. It relies on contributions and volunteer assistance. Call 756-3388 and visit www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/greenvillenc.

United Way of Pitt County

The United Way of Pitt County offers multiple volunteer opportunities and works with numerous human service agencies in the county that need volunteers. Anyone interested in volunteering for the United Way of Pitt County may visit https:// www.uwpcnc.org/volunteer or contact Dwain Cooper at dcooper@uwpcnc.org or Susan Tidd at stidd@uwpcnc.org for more information.

Vidant Medical Center

Vidant offers multiple volunteer opportunities for people who are at least 15 years of age and who have completed the ninth grade. High school students can join the VolunTEEN program and other volunteers can become part of college and adult programs. A 60-hour commitment is required, but an extended commitment is encouraged. For more information, call 8474491, email volunteer@vidanthealth.com or visit https://www. vidanthealth.com/Team-Members/Volunteers.

JOY Soup Kitchen