LEARNING CENTERS
Contact each learning center for changes in hours and services due to COVID-19. A Time for Science is an independent, nonprofit organization that serves as a resource for learning about nature and science. It operates two centers, the Grifton Nature & Science Center and the Greenville Science Center. Executive Director: Emily Jarvis Email: emily@atimeforscience. org, Website: https://atimeforscience.org, Phone: 364-2862 A Time for Science Grifton Nature & Science Center The center at Grifton celebrates science and nature in fun and welcoming settings and provides opportunities for the public to cultivate positive images and attitudes toward STEM and toward nature. By doing so, the center encourages the pursuit of the basic elements of STEM and environmental knowledge as well as the pursuit of science and environmentally related careers. Importantly, it allows everyone to discover what scientists already know, namely that science is fun. Address: 949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, Mailing: P.O Box 425, Ayden, NC 28513 A Time For Science Greenville Science Center The downtown science learning center and museum located in the heart of Greenville offers exhibits, science camps and public programs to ignite eastern North Carolina’s interest in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) in an educational and fun way. The center is now partnering with the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences., Address: 729 Dickinson Ave, Greenville, NC 27834 Walter L. Stasavich Science and Nature Center The center features a 70-seat theater and 10,000-gallon
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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 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. Adopt-a-City Street The City of Greenville is looking for volunteers to participate in the City’s 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. However, due to public safety concerns related to COVID-19, the ride program has been temporarily suspended. Visit www.cancer.org for updates as conditions change or call 800227-2345. 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 3533800 or visit www.redcross. org/local/north-carolina/eastern-north-carolina/volunteer. html.
Living in Pitt County
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 258-9967 or email amexcan@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 resource and educational assistance to those in need. The group manages the regional Toys for Tots campaign and operates JOY Soup Kitchen 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. It offers limited meal service, clothing and other assistance. For information, visit community crossroads center.org, call 7520829 or email vc@greenvillecommunityshelter.org. (Note: Volunteer opportunities at the center have been suspended until North Carolina moves into Stage 3 of the governor’s reopening plan.) 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 Meal on Wheels program which delivers meals to homebound residents. Volunteers are needed for multiple efforts including wellness
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