Spring 2018 by Davidson Serves

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES SPRING 2018

Table of Contents A CHILD’S PLACE

ADA JENKINS CENTER

ANGELS AND SPARROWS SOUP KITCHEN

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTER OF CENTRAL CAROLINAS

BEDS FOR KIDS

CAROLINA RAPTOR CENTER

CAROLINA THREAD TRAIL AND CATAWBA LANDS CONSERVANCY

CATERPILLAR MINISTRIES

CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS

CHARLOTTE RESCUE MISSION

COMMUNITY FREE CLINIC

COMMUNITY LINK

COMMUNITY PREGNANCY CENTER OF LAKE NORMAN

COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

DAVIDSON FARMER’S MARKET

DAVIDSON GREEN SCHOOL

DAVIDSON HOUSING COALITION

DAVIDSON LANDS CONSERVANCY

DAVIDSON VILLAGE NETWORK

DAVIDSON YOUTH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DYBA

DAVIDSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

DCPC PRESCHOOL

FAITH HOPE & LOVE MENTORING

FREEDOM SCHOOL PARTNERS

HEART MATH TUTORING

HOPE HAVEN, INC.

HOPE HOUSE FOUNDATION

HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE OF LAKE NORMAN

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL CAROLINAS

LA ESCUELITA SAN ALBAN

LAKE NORMAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC

LATIN AMERICAN COALITION

LITTLE SMILES

LOAVES & FISHES

MOORESVILLE/LAKE NORMAN CHRISTIAN MISSION

MOORESVILLE SOUP KITCHEN

MUSICALMINDS NC

NEIGHBORHOOD CARE CENTER

THE ODD SOCK

OUR TOWNS OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

REFUGEE SUPPORT SERVICES

RIVERLIFE WELLNESS CENTER

SAFE ALLIANCE

SAMARITANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FEET

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF METROLINA

STUDENTS FOR EDUCATION REFORM

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING COMMUNITIES

TOWN OF DAVIDSON

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL CAROLINAS

YOUNG ELITES

A Child’s Place (http://www.achildsplace.org/ )

Mission: To erase the impact of homelessness on children and their education. Opportunity: •

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Lunch Buddy: Provide a mentoring friendship for a child. Each volunteer is assigned a student to be their “buddy.” The volunteer comes to school once a week to have lunch with their buddy, talk, play games or read. Tutor: Assist students with homework, study for a test or develop their reading and/or math skills. Each tutor visits their assigned student weekly, witnessing the effect their participation has on the student’s educational progress. Classroom Assistant: Come to an assigned class once a week for two hours (9:00 – 11:00 or 1:00 – 3:00) and assist the teacher in facilitating classroom activities. Responsibilities include individual tutoring, leading small group learning activities, art projects, checking papers and other helpful tasks.

Contact: John Milline, jmilline@achildsplace.org

Ada Jenkins Center (https://www.adajenkins.org/)

Mission: The mission of the Ada Jenkins Center is to empower the people of our communities to break the cycle of poverty through the integration of health, education, and human services. Opportunity: Volunteers are needed in the areas of human services, adult and early childhood education, medical and dental, special events and fundraising, and administrative support. Volunteer hours vary between 9-5pm, when the center is open, however we also need support on the weekends and evenings during clinics and special events. Bi-lingual individuals are encouraged to apply. Contact: Emilie Boyes, emilie.boyes@adajenkins.org

Angels and Sparrows Soup Kitchen (www.angelsandsparrows.org) Mission: To help fight hunger in Huntersville and adjacent towns of Cornelius and Davidson as well as in the North Mecklenburg County unincorporated areas. Opportunity: Kitchen Volunteer: hours per day 5 ½, Huntersville, NC; Prepare food to be served at lunch, clean up, serve drinks • Dining Room Volunteer: hour per day 3 ½, Huntersville, NC; Serve plates of food, bus plates from tables, serve drinks and desserts, clean up Visit our website and complete volunteer application. •

Contact: Sandy Tilley, angelsandsparrows@gmail.com

Big Brothers Big Sister of Central Carolinas (http://bbbscentralcarolinas.org)

Mission: Our Mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Our Vision is that all children achieve success in life. Opportunity: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas needs volunteers who can spend a lunch hour with a student at Cornelius Elementary School. Volunteers can share lunch with their ‘Little”, go to the school library and do homework, or play a board game. What does it take to be a “BIG BROTHER” or “BIG SISTER”? • Have a passion for helping children • Be available for one lunch hour per week during the school day only • Mentor at Cornelius Elementary School for one calendar year, but no in-person meetings during summer, winter and spring breaks Contact: Maria Dozier, maria.dozier@bbbscentralcarolinas.org

Beds for Kids (http://bedsforkids.org/) Mission: To provide beds and essential furniture to children and their families in need. Opportunity: Volunteers are needed throughout the year to assist in picking up beds and furniture from donors, cleaning and organizing furniture in our warehouse and delivering beds and furniture to clients in need. Volunteer opportunities are available from 9-11:30 am and 1-3:30 pm Tuesday through Friday and 9-12 pm for volunteer groups on Saturday morning. The Beds for Kids Lake Norman warehouse is located at 11020 Bailey Road, Suite D in Cornelius. Contact: Bruce McDonald, bmcdonald@bedsforkids.org

Carolina Raptor Center (http://www.carolinaraptorcenter.org/) Mission: Carolina Raptor Center is dedicated to the conservation of raptors. Opportunity: •

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Docents: Educate visitors outside on the trail about raptors and raptor conservation. We are looking for friendly, outgoing people that are passionate about wildlife. Time requirement is a minimum of 6 hours per month with a minimum of 6 months of service. Student Service Days: Help outside with landscaping. Great for students looking for community service hours. Time commitment of 4 hours with a minimum of 1 day of service.

Contact: Audrey Blackburn, Ablackburn@carolinaraptorcenter.org

Carolina Thread Trail and Catawba Lands Conservancy (http://catawbalands.org/) Mission: Carolina Thread Trail is this region’s developing connected network of 1,590 miles of planned natural surface trail, greenway and blueway that reaches 2.3 million people in 15 counties in North and South Carolina. Currently, over 260 miles of trail and 170 miles of blueway are open to the public. The Thread Trail partners with 88 municipalities and six land trusts to implement the vision. The Thread Trail is a non-profit organization led by the Catawba Lands Conservancy and supported by the Foundation for the Carolinas. Opportunity: We have regular workdays to maintain our trails and help preserve our local environment. The location of workdays varies but we provide all tools and no prior experience is needed. Workdays are usually a 3-hour commitment on a weekend. Please see our Volunteer page for more information: http://www.carolinathreadtrail.org/getinvolved/volunteer/ Contact: Caitlin Reilly, caitlin@carolinathreadtrail.org

Caterpillar Ministries (http://www.caterpillarministries.org/) Mission: That low-income families in the Lake Norman area will have a relationship with Jesus that enables them to become all that God has created them to be. Opportunity: •

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Middle & High School Tutoring: 2 hours per week, 11401 McCoy Road in Huntersville, volunteer. About 45 students from Huntington Green receive a snack, computer access and help with homework, studying, and projects each week. We also assist students and their families who are English Language Learners in the public school system through advocacy and additional support. Middle & High School Boys Soccer & Bible Study: 2 hours per week, 11401 McCoy Road in Huntersville, volunteer. Come play soccer with our guys in fellowship, and then stay to invest in their lives. Elementary Tutoring: 2 hours per week, Blythe Elementary School, volunteer. Come tutor one of our elementary school aged students after school in math and language arts to help close the achievement gap for our young learners! Preschool Home Visits: 2 hours per week, 11624 Frontier Place in Huntersville, volunteer. Come help with our early childhood literacy home visit program by visiting our littlest kids in their homes and working on early literacy with their moms.

Contact: Blair Carpenter, blair@caterpillarministries.org

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/) Mission: The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school. Opportunity: Volunteer opportunities for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools include mentoring students in a variety of ways such as monthly lunch buddies, classroom visits, reading a book together and/or sharing an activity. Volunteers are also needed to support our North Star reading initiative. Reading buddies read with students in grades 3rd, 7th and 9th weekly for one hour. Lastly, proctors for end-of-grade/end-of-course testing are needed twice a year, in January and May. Proctors are trained and support licensed teachers who administer the test. Volunteers are urgently needed at the following schools: Blythe Elementary, Bradley Middle School, Barnette Elementary, Alexander Middle School, Stoney Creek Elementary, Croft Community School, David Cox Elementary, Hornetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest Elementary, Winding Springs Elementary and Mallard Creek Elementary. Contact: Reneisha Black, Reneisha.black@cms.k12.nc.us

Charlotte Rescue Mission (http://charlotterescuemission.org/) Mission: Charlotte Rescue Mission is transforming lives in the name of Christ by serving people struggling with addiction, poverty, or hopelessness with the goal of returning them to society as productive, self-sufficient citizens. Opportunity: Charlotte Rescue Missions offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups to get involved. Regular opportunities include serving meals, spending time with residents, administrative tasks, and organizing donation drives. Additionally, building, painting, and refurbishing projects often fall into the hands of our dedicated volunteer groups. These opportunities are available year-round. At the Rebound Learning Center, there is a great need for volunteers to work one-on-one with residents in tutoring and mentoring capacities as they work towards vocational and educational goals while going through our recovery program. Volunteer opportunities usually range from 1.5 to 2 hours and are located on our Rebound Men's and Dove's Nest Women's campuses. Regular volunteer opportunities that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require special skills, like serving meals and assisting in the Learning Center, are posted on our website and we use an online registration process (http://charlotterescuemission.org/volunteer/). Contact: Brittany Jenkins, brittany.jenkins@charlotterescuemission.org

Community Free Clinic (https://communityfreeclinic.org/) Mission: To help Cabarrus County adults move toward wellness by providing comprehensive healthcare and pharmacy services. Opportunity: •

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Administrative support for clinical services to include patient check-in, record management tasks, translation for patients, follow-up/reminder calls for clinic and pharmacy services, other administrative support as needed. Clinic services: Tuesday 9-5:00pm and evenings 6-8:30 pm 2nd & 3rd week each month; Wednesday and Thursday 9-5:00 pm. Eligibility & enrollment services for HealthNet to include intake with applicants, follow-up/reminder calls, translation for patients, program administration support. Intake is Tuesday & Thursday 9-11:00 am and Wednesday 1-3:00 pm; administrative support is Monday-Thursday 9-5:00 am. Other administrative, marketing and outreach support, brochure development, social media support/strategy development, community out reach such as fairs, special events, public speaking, research on patient needs, health trends, program growth and development to address unmet health needs for our adult uninsured population. Monday-Thursday 9-5:00 am.

Contact: Nancy Litton, nancylitton@cfclinic.org

Community Link (http://communitylinknc.org/) Mission: The mission of Community Link is to empower individuals and families to obtain and sustain safe, decent, and affordable housing. This is accomplished through two primary service lines: Housing to Homeless and Asset Building (Financial Empowerment) for people with low- to moderate-incomes. Opportunity: •

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Social Media Enthusiast(s): Work with the Chief Advancement Officer to expand Community Link's social media presence with consistent relevant posts about the work of the agency, the needs of people with limited wealth, housing and homeless issues, partnerships with community agencies, and corporate investors, etc. o Hours per week: approximately 2 hours weekly and prefer annual commitment through the school year; extend through summer too if this is your preference o Location: your choice! work at Community Link office in Uptown Charlotte and/or remotely after thorough orientation o Skills: creative out of the box thinker, social media expertise, research skills, expert writing for engaging content Videographer(s)/Producer/Editor: Storytelling is paramount for sharing the impact of Community Link with donors, funders, collaborative partners, and emerging philanthropists. Our goal is to produce consistent inspiring mini-videos of satisfied

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customers (our clients) and post these on YouTube and our website. Build your portfolio of work while making a difference for others. o Hours per week/month: estimate five hours a month o Location: at Community Link and/or at customer's preferred location o Skills: basic videography and editing skills, ability to post on YouTube, compassion and relatedness Marketing/Communications Specialist(s): Work with the Chief Development Officer and local agency to rebrand Community Link and to create and execute an updated MarComm and PR plan.Community Link celebrates 90 years of exemplary service in April 2019. o Hours per week: flexible, estimated three to five hours a week o Skills required: desire to create anew, capacity to stick with project through 2019, marketing, communications, advertising, and/or public relations skills, excellent content development/writing skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Graphic Designer(s): Consistent with current branding standards, work with Chief Advancement Officer to design monthly materials for annual fundraising activities. Design new postcard campaign materials, direct mail inserts, annual report in Fall 2017, graphics for social media posts, t-shirts and tchotchkes, etc. o Hours per week: varies depending on campaign; estimate 2 hours week o Location: work at Community Link and/or remotely o Skills needed: creativity and curiosity, graphic design skills, effective communicator, ability to meet deadlines, and willingness to accept feedback and make changes, if/when necessary Front Desk/Intake Specialist(s): Get your foot in the door! Work with Community Link's housing coordinators who seek a consistent front desk Intake Specialist to manage incoming calls, screen and redirect calls to appropriate staff or community partner, welcome drop-ins and guests, etc. o Hours per week: desk needs to be covered 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday; can share this position with other(s); 2 primary shifts 8am - 1pm or 1pm - 5pm. o Skills required: interest in serving others, customer-friendly and expert communication skills required, strong administrative/clerical skills, etc. Special Events Coordinator(s): Community Link sponsors one main fundraising event each April. "Sweet Escapes" is a chocolate fest complete with appetizers and desserts, libations, silent and live auctions, donor appeals, corporate sponsors/underwriters, and mission moments with our customers. Work with the Chief Advancement Officer, a professional event planner and an experienced events committee to ensure this event reaches its potential. A variety of opportunities to grow your skills and networks (soliciting auction items, recruiting volunteers, managing the event's data, thanking sponsors & donors, logistics/decor, event technology, etc.). o Hours per week: at least 5 hours, now through April/May 2018 o Skills: seeking a go-getter; Jack or Jill of all trades interested and/or experienced in fundraising and events planning

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o Location: flexible, at Community Link and/or work remotely; weekly reporting to Chief Advancement Officer required Grant Writer/Researcher: Interested in learning the fine-art of writing grants and proposals? Work with Community Link's experienced grant writer(s) to vision, design, write and submit proposals for funding to local & regional foundations, corporations and faith community. o Hours per week: flexible, estimate 2-5 hours week; each grant takes at least 20 hours from beginning to end o Skills required: seeking a visionary who sees the big picture and the details, basic budgeting skills, expert writing and editing, research skills, strong organizational skills, expert time management skills, active listening & basic phone skills (yes, you will connect with potential funders to vet an idea), etc. Faith Liaison(s)/Ambassador(s): If your "calling" is to serve others through your personal faith walk, then Community Link has an opportunity for you! Under the direction of the Chief Advancement Officer, liaise with the faith and civic communities to share our mission and program offerings. Connect congregations and club members in activities that meet their interests and schedules. Share opportunities for Welcome Basket Drives (collecting toiletries and household items for the homeless who are being permanently housed), coordinate Service Day activities at Community Link or off-site at houses of faith, send weekly/monthly messages via Constant Contact for bulletins and newsletters, maintain accurate spreadsheet, etc. o Hours per week: estimate 2-4 hours weekly depending on successful connections o Skills required: compassion, people skills, comfort in sharing personal faith walk, strong organizational skills, clerical/administrative and hone skills, capacity to participate in faith activities scheduled for nights and weekends (on occasion), etc.

Contact: Steffi Travis, STravis@CommunityLinkNC.org

Community Pregnancy Center of Lake Norman (http://lakenormancpc.org/) Opportunity: The volunteer opportunities may vary from working in office on administrative duties to working directly with clients as a client advocate. Volunteers are trained in office. We have volunteer opportunities in our Mooresville and Huntersville locations anytime during our regular office hours (Mon-Thur 9-4). Contact: Jean Mims, contactus@lakenormancpc.org

Community School of the Arts (http://www.csarts.org) Mission: Transforming lives and inspiring community through outstanding and accessible arts education. Opportunity: Community School of the Arts is seeking a Development and Communications Intern for the summer of 2018. This part-time intern will work roughly 15 hours per week (flexible scheduling). The Development and Communications Intern will assist Development Manager and VP of Institutional Advancement with all activities of the Development Office, especially communications activities, including but not limited to: annual fund, donor stewardship, donor research, database management, social media, corporate sponsorship and administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have a passion for accessible arts education and a desire to pursue a career in the nonprofit sector/development field. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • • • • • • •

Assists with appeals, grants, corporate solicitations and events. Assists with donor communications and stewardship activities including writing funding updates, impact reports, and web stories. Develops social media plans related to relevant campaigns and donor stewardship. Researches individuals, foundations and corporate prospects to identify new funding sources. Attends various programs providing general support. Interacts with board members, donors, faculty, and staff. Other duties as assigned.

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Bachelor’s degree or currently working towards one, preference given to graduate students Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), including writing, editing, and content development Commitment to teamwork, accuracy, initiative, and critical thinking Must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize work flow Effective working both independently and collaboratively Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, Word and Publisher Preference given for familiarity with relational databases and experience in nonprofit development with knowledge of basic fundraising concepts

Contact: Please email cover letter and resume with the subject header, Development and Communications Intern to: csajobs@csarts.org. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Davidson Farmer’s Market (https://www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org/) Mission: The mission of Davidson Farmer’s Market is to sponsor a weekly farmer’s Market in Davidson which provides locally grown food, educates the public about nutrition and the importance of eating locally grown foods and offers musical entertainment, special events and cooking and other demonstrations to create a community festival for the Town. Opportunity: We are in need of volunteers to assist with market set-up on Saturday mornings as well as being present around the market to help shoppers with any market related questions they may have. This is an unpaid opportunity but we do have a paid summer internship if you enjoy volunteering throughout the year. Contact: Abby Wyatt, manager@davidsonfarmersmarket.org

Davidson Green School (http://www.davidsongreenschool.org/)

Mission: Davidson Green School’s mission is to create a more sustainable future through education. Through hands on and experiential curriculum, students learn how to put the social, economical, and environmental aspects of sustainability into action, creating a more compassionate and regenerative world. Opportunity: •

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Resource Generation: Identifying grant and funding sources as well as writing grants. Specific funding needs include natural playscape for study and connecting children to nature as well as additional funding for our aquaponics and community giving program. All projects will be used for education within the school and community. Program Development for Students: o Technology program development for students K-6. Simple coding, video editing, and other technology interests a Davidson student would enjoy teaching. Minimum time commitment: 2 times a month o Visual arts program development: lead programs with children K-6. Minimum time commitment: Once a month o Develop or assist with theatrical productions (example: musical, variety show) Time commitment: spring production, beginning in January once a week Landscaping: General trail maintenance, landscape maintenance and gardening. Time commitment: 2-5 hours per month

Contact: Kathleen McIntyre, kathleen@davidsongreenschool.org

Davidson Housing Coalition (https://davidsonhousing.org/)

Mission: Davidson Housing Coalition believes that Davidson’s traditional mix of people in all income levels is fundamental to our community and distinguishes us as a town. The mission of Davidson Housing Coalition is to work with the larger community to preserve and create affordable housing options, and to prepare families and individuals for financial stability and home-ownership. Opportunity: Davidson Housing Coalition (DHC) has a variety of tasks that volunteers can help with. Below are some of the most pressing volunteer needs. •

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Assist with social media and marketing: Creating content for social media and engage with followers; create client success stories to share DHC’s impact with the community; assist with e-mail marketing; Implement a DHC website overhaul (WordPress platform) and assist with increasing the functionality and visual appeal of the site; Organize/support fundraising events: DHC holds two main fundraisers, Holidays for Hope and Housing and Souper Bowl, in December and February. Volunteers will help with planning at our office (and possibly on campus) and can also help with events on the day of; Identify and apply for grants; Maintain donor database; Perform administrative tasks

The ideal volunteer would be organized, flexible, and able to work independently. All positions have flexible hours but most require the volunteer to be at the DHC office (walkable from campus). DHC is located at 220-A Sloan Street (next to the Ada Jenkins Center). DHC is open from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday; the anticipated time commitment is 5-12 hours a week. Contact: Livesey Pack, livesey@davidsonhousing.org

Davidson Lands Conservancy (http://www.davidsonlands.org/) Mission: DLC's mission is to save land in and around Davidson. Opportunity: The DLC hosts the paid, part-time Roy Alexander Internship every summer for a Davidson College student. We also have a host of volunteer opportunities for students during the school year--unpaid internship opportunities, volunteer opportunities with our Run for Green event, children's education at the Farmers Market, assisting staff with stewardship responsibilities on our properties, as well as social media and communications assistance. Contact: Autumn Rierson Michael, autumn@davidsonlands.org

Davidson Village Network (https://davidsonvillagenetwork.wordpress.com/) Mission: We will enrich lives of older adults empowering them to thrive in home and community by providing a network of trusted resources, caring support and social connectedness. Opportunity: • •

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Data Management Administrator: to assist Project Facilitator. General IT skills and knowledge necessary. 2-4 hours per week Newsletter assistant Editor: Previous newsletter editing and publishing experience required. Knowledge of Constant Contact and email marketing helpful. 2-4 hours per week Website assistant Developer/Manager: Participate in website design to ensure website functionality. 2-4 hours per week Facebook Page Administrator: coordinate with the DVN Marketing Committee Chair to monitor and update the DVN Facebook page as required. 2-3 hours per week Photographer: attend DVN functions and meetings and photograph participants. Professional level skills desired. 2-8 hours per month.

Contact: Mary Anne Hammond, maryannehammo@gmail.com

Davidson Youth Baseball Association – DYBA (http://www.davidsonyouthbaseball.com/) Mission: DYBA's goal is to provide an environment that enhances a player's self-esteem and embodies the spirit of teamwork, sportsmanship, and community. Our goal every year is to create a fun baseball experience for all kids and families and to teach the fundamentals of the game. We measure our success every season by the number of kids that are excited to come back and play baseball with us again the following season. Opportunity: DYBA is looking for an intern to drive social media and marketing opportunities in our community. The social media intern will work directly with the Board and the Coaches to report on and promote the successes of the different teams in the league. We currently use tools offered from Blue Sombrero and GameChanger to capture relevant information. With the use of the GameChanger app, the stories and the game summaries come pre-written so the investment is mostly in fin- tuning and distributing to the member list. We are looking for an intern who has an understanding of the game as well as a passion for creating a buzz and promoting the successes of the kids. The ultimate goal of the intern role is help increase awareness and increase family participation in DYBA. We estimate that the weekly time commitment will be approx 2-3 hours per week for the fall season (September - October) and the same for the spring season (March-May). Contact: Pete Seeber, pjseeber@gmail.com

Davidson United Methodist Church (http://www.davidsonumc.org) Mission: We will be the body of Christ in our Community through worship, education, fellowship and service. Opportunity: Davidson United Methodist Church has implemented a program called "Getting Ahead in a Just Gettin' By World" for low income working people who are seeking to gain skills and build resources to improve their and their children's stability in life. Almost all the participants are single mothers who have been referred by agencies such as Ada Jenkins, Habitat for Humanity, Davidson Housing Coalition, Hope House and by past participants. The class meets for 16 weeks on Wednesday nights from 6:00 - 8:00 pm October - February. Once participants graduate, they can elect to enter into Phase II, which we are calling Bridge Builders. This program also meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 pm from September through June, and involves continuing education classes related to things like emotional health, finances, job readiness, parenting, etc as well as team meetings with other GA grads and trained church members who will walk along side them and support them in achieving their goals. We have at least one and maybe two Latino participants who need an English/Spanish translator. The translator would sit with the participant in whatever meeting they are in and assist them as needed to explain in Spanish what is being discussed in English. Our goal is to develop a small team of translators who can then be assigned on Wednesday nights as their schedule permits, so that no one has to commit to every Wednesday night on the schedule. We would have one, maybe two people scheduled each Wednesday night. Contact: Susan Cavasinni, scavasinni@davidsonumc.org

DCPC Preschool (http://www.dcpc.org/preschool) Mission: The school's purpose is to meet the emotional, social, physical, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the early childhood years. Opportunity: DCPC Preschool is looking for volunteers for their Wednesday night program, specifically in their homework room. The Wednesday schedule will look like the below: • • • • •

4:00-4:30pm: Snack/play 4:30-5:00pm: Handbells and Way of the Child Class 5:00-6:00pm: Choir practice and homework room 5:45-6:30pm: dinner in the congregation house 6:30pm: Devotion

If interested in volunteering during the 5:00-6:00pm homework room, please contact us! Contact: Jenny Alexander, jalexander@dcpc.org

Faith Hope & Love Mentoring (http://fhlmentoring.com/)

Mission: The Faith Hope & Love program makes positive changes in the family unit and the student, successfully through a collaboration with teachers, the Faith Community, parents and the mentors. Our goal is academic achievement, spiritual growth, and emotional wellbeing for families of children who live in fragile circumstances. Opportunity: Faith Hope & Love works with inner city children that are behind grade level and have no support at home. With one-on-one trained mentors provided 4 days a week children are able to be successful academically, obtain character and emotional stability. Our goal is for students to finish high school, attend a trade school or college. Volunteers are needed one hour a week from 5-6:00, Monday-Thursday. Volunteers will work with students homework, and whatever they are behind in. Training provided. Contact: Kristy Davis, kdavisfhl@gmail.com

Freedom School Partners (https://freedomschoolpartners.org/) Mission: Freedom School Partners promotes the long-term success of children by preventing summer learning loss through igniting a passion for reading and inspiring a love of learning. Opportunity: The Servant Leader Intern (SLI) serves as a classroom teacher in a Freedom School literacy based summer enrichment program. The SLI helps to serve breakfast and lunch, leads a literacy rich curriculum during the morning, and attends/chaperones field trips or activities in the afternoon. The Servant Leader Intern should be experienced in working with groups of children, responsible, energetic, and able to think of his/her feet, a good leader and a strong role model. The Site Administrative Intern (SAI) is responsible for managing, organizing and performing administrative duties for the site and, along with the Site Coordinator, serves as the primary liaison between the site and Freedom School Partnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; main office staff. Contact: Alexis Mann, alexis@freedomschoolpartners.org

Heart Math Tutoring (http://hearttutoring.org/) Mission: Heart's mission is to ensure that all elementary students develop the strong foundation in math and enthusiasm for academics needed for long-term success, by helping schools use volunteers as tutors. Opportunity: Heart is a Charlotte nonprofit that connects volunteers to students in highpoverty elementary schools as one-on-one math tutors. With on-site support and a userfriendly hands-on curriculum, over 60% of Heart tutors are able to volunteer while working full time. 41% of our 750 volunteers in 2016/17 were young professionals, and 13% were college students. For the 2017/18 school year, Heart will need over 1,000 volunteers to commit to tutor either for 30 minutes (one student) or one hour (two students back-to-back) per week at any of Heartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school sites. Times are typically offered as early as 7:45AM or 8:00AM, with other options at lunchtime or early afternoon, Monday through Thursday. No prior

expertise is needed. In 2016/17, 100% of volunteers rated the experience positive, and 99% said they would recommend tutoring to others. 98% of over 1,500 students to date have met program growth goals in math, set with guidance from elementary math specialists at UNC Charlotte and CMS. Contact: Connie Barcelo, connie.cann@hearttutoring.org

Hope Haven, Inc. (http://www.hopehaveninc.org/) Mission: Hope Haven Inc., a foundation of recovery, provides life skills for chemically dependent adults and families within a supportive residential environment leading to independence. Opportunity: • Activities: Lead and facilitate an activity, such as crafts, crochet, games, cooking class, birthday parties etc, while providing companionship for Hope Haven residents. Volunteers coordinate ideas and activity plan with staff, lead the activity and provide general friendship and interaction with Hope Haven residents. • Childcare / Babysitter: Provide childcare for infant or child on-site in the residential Families Program, while mom/dad attends classes/activities or runs errands. Flexible schedule: 1-4 hour shifts on evenings, holidays and weekends. • Critical Needs Drive: We are ALWAYS in need of the following items: solid deodorant (no sprays), bar soap, tampons/pads, shampoo/conditioner, towels, twin sheet sets and sturdy comforters/blankets, pillows, seasonal clothing, games for all ages. Contact Hope Haven to see what’s needed and run donation drives for items on our wish list to help meet residential needs. This can be done by youth groups, churches, offices or a group of friends. • Grounds Beautification: Work on our grounds by clipping hedges, weeding, picking up debris and trash, spreading mulch, sweeping, washing windows or planting flowers. This helps the appearance of grounds and facility! • Meal Servers: Roll your sleeves up and coordinate with staff to serve breakfast, lunch or dinner. Contact: Kristi DeMeritte, kdemeritte@hopehaveninc.org

Hope House Foundation (http://www.hope-house.org/)

Mission: To provide transitional housing and supportive services to women and children who are experiencing homelessness in the Lake Norman area in order for them to procure long-term housing and self-sufficiency. Opportunity: House Volunteers: Serve a 3-hour shift answering the phone and door at the house and be willing to assist guests when they are home. Contact: Jen Grenier, jgrenier@hopehousefoundation.org

Hospice and Palliative Care of Lake Norman (https://www.hpccr.org/location-info/lake-norman) Mission: To relieve suffering and improve the quality and dignity of life through compassionate hospice care for those at the end of life, palliative care for those with advanced illness and through community education. Opportunity: Volunteers are essential to hospice care and provide support for patients and families. Volunteers are needed to visit with patients, provide caregiver relief, run errands, or provide special services like pet therapy, haircuts, massage therapy and music therapy. Due to the sensitive nature of patient care, volunteers must successfully complete a volunteer application with references, an interview, criminal background check, tuberculosis screenings and volunteer training. Volunteers may give as much time as they would like, however we suggest two to four hours a week, with a one-year commitment. Contact: Stephania Sykes-Burns, Sykes-BurnsS@hpccr.org

International House (http://www.ihclt.org/)

Mission: Our mission is to promote international understanding and help immigrants integrate fully into our community. Opportunity: â&#x20AC;˘ Citizen Diplomacy Interns work 15 hours a week at International House. They will work with International Visitors from around the world, helping build bridges between the Charlotte community and these visitors. Individuals interested in working in International affairs or relations, diplomacy, public policy, human rights, grassroots advocacy, or politics will benefit the most from this experience. Interns will gain skills in program planning, proposal development, marketing, public relations, social media, information management, and research. â&#x20AC;˘ Client Services: Interns will work 10-15 hours a week with the Director of Client Services. Individuals that are interested in working with immigrants and refugees will find this experience beneficial. Interns will work directly with International House's education clients and legal clients. They will gain experience in management, project development, immigration law, social media, information management, and nonprofit business. Contact: Samantha Williams, swilliams@ihclt.org

Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas (https://www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-carolinas)

Mission: Junior Achievement inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy. Opportunity: By being a JA volunteer and sharing your personal and professional experiences and skills with students from your community, you help them make the

connection between what they are learning in school and what they will need to succeed in work and life. Contact: Hannah Heidenreich, HHeidenreich@jacarolinas.org

La Escuelita San Alban (http://escuelitasanalban.org/en/home/)

Mission: La Escuelita San Alban provides bilingual preschool to Spanish-speaking children and prepares them for entrance into the Charlotte-Mecklenburg public school system. Opportunities: • Playground supervisors: Oversees playground activities M-F from 11:15 to 11:45 (does not have to do all five days); Must be willing to lead sports, teach games, and supervise activities to 3 and 4 year olds; Needs to be able to commit to a couple a days a week; Would like two people per shift preferably; Will be required to attend a brief (30 minute) orientation meeting • Play Center Coordinator: Changes out center activities one day a week; Makes sure centers are neat and up-to-date; Must be able to come at least once a week from either 8:30-9:30 a.m. or from 11:30 -12:30 a.m.; Can be combined with Curriculum preparation assistant position; Required to attend brief (30 minute) orientation session • Curriculum preparation assistant: (Can be combined with Center Coordinator position); Comes in two to three days a week from 8:30-9:30; Works closely with the teachers to make sure the classroom is ready before students arrive; Helps set up educational centers and special activities; Helps prep science and craft activities; Must attend brief (30 minute) orientation session • Learning Center Specialist: Comes in several times a week from 9:30-10:30; Helps children learn and play within a specific center; Guides children through the center and the vocabulary used with that activity; Must be willing and able to work with 3 and 4 year-olds; Must be able to attend a brief (30 minute) orientation session • Special guest leader: Comes in a several times a month from 9:30-10:30 to teach children special planned activities; Must be able to work with 3 and 4 year-olds; Looking for people to teach dance, sports, music or movement; Must come prepared with the activities; Must be willing to plan activities around the themes of the week or month in coordination with the teachers; Must be willing to attend a brief (30 minute) orientation session • Web presence coordinator: Needs to be able to update and maintain the La Escuelita website; Needs to be able to add information, a calendar, registration forms and donations; Needs to create a web presence on Facebook; Needs to develop a system or employ a platform for parents to be able to receive photos from the school on their phones; Needs to be willing to work with platforms that meet the parents' access points (most rely on phones and do not have access to computers) Contact: Carol Higham, highamc704@aol.com

Lake Norman Community Health Clinic (http://lnchc.org/)

Mission: Our mission is to create a medical home for uninsured families and individuals in the communities that we serve. Opportunity: This is a 3 year unpaid internship for sophomore pre-med students. It requires a 4 hour per week commitment. Students will be exposed to both the business and the clinical side of a medical practice. Students will work with patient care teams to improve health outcomes for chronic disease patients. All students will be required to take EPIC training, which is our electronic medical records system. Data will be collected from medical records, analyzed and presented in care team meetings to improve patient outcomes. Students in their senior year will be shadowing and transcribing for physicians as well as working up patients by taking vitals and medical histories. Contact: Lynn McRae, lmcrae@lnchc.org

Latin American Coalition (http://www.latinamericancoalition.org/)

Mission: Promote full and equal participation of all people in the civic, economic and cultural life in NC through education, celebration and advocacy. Opportunity: The volunteer at the Latin American Coalition will • support the Immigrant Welcome Center, The Immigration Law Clinic, the Job Bank, the Advocacy department personnel by staffing the front desk, answering phones, greeting clients, conducting intake, assisting clients with basic tasks such as phone calls, site translations, and making copies • assist with the intake on intake days, file management, phone calls, translations/interpretations • support the LAC's Workforce Development AmeriCorps member with all aspects of the Workforce Development program including organizing and updating materials, updating presentations on labor rights and other topics, client follow-up and service tracking, assisting clients with resumes and job applications • help by inputting client data, and working on projects such as updating resource lists, conducting research, etc. This position is great for students interested in Health & Human Services, Social Work, or case management. • Required Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft applications, Detail Orientated, Ability to direct the flow of clients, Patience with individuals experiencing crisis, English/Spanish language skills required (Speaking/Reading/Writing). Strong communication skills, Resume writing, Sight Translation • Time commitment: 6 hrs./week minimum Must be available during business hours (9 AM - 5 PM) on weekdays. Fall Semester 10-15 hrs./week (Wednesdays 9-2 and occasional Saturday availability once a month). Contact: Yisel Pomier Maren, ymaren@latinamericancoalition.org

Little Smiles (https://littlesmilesnc.org/)

Mission: Giving kids the chance to be kids during difficult times- to put a smile on their sweet little faces. Opportunity: Volunteers will work with the nurses and Margi to fill the requests that come in on a daily basis, shop for the items requested, keep track of their spending and take the request to the children in the hospitals. The hours vary from week to week but about 20 hours a week at least. There are 2 applications to be filled out and have a background check. Contact: Margi Kyle, Mkyle@littlesmiles.org

Loaves & Fishes (https://loavesandfishes.org/) Mission: It is our vision for all people in our community to meet their basic hunger needs by having access to nutritious food. Our mission is to provide a week’s worth of nutritious groceries to people within our community facing economic hardships. Opportunity: Loaves & Fishes operates 23 client choice food pantries around Mecklenburg County. Volunteers help us sort, inspect and pack food in our warehouse, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings 9-11:30am and Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons 1-3:30pm. Volunteers may also assist during various hours throughout the week with pantry deliveries, assisting clients, administrative duties and special events. Contact: Shay Merritt, shay@loavesandfishes.org

Mooresville/Lake Norman Christian Mission (http://mooresvillelakenormanchristianmission.org/)

Mission: The Mission is a catalyst which empowers the community to become advocates and serve those in need to achieve an improved quality of life. Through collaboration with the community, the Mission provides resources, skills, education, and services to individuals and families to alleviate suffering and become independent. Opportunity: • Reception: Answer phones, greet and check-in clients, copying, filing (2 hr min) • Food Pantry: Assist families during shopping, stock shelves, sort food products • Food Pick-up: Pick up food from local grocery stores each morning • Food Drives: Conduct food drives for families Contact: Suzanne Dewosky, volunteer@ourchristianmission.org

Mooresville Soup Kitchen (https://www.mooresvillesoupkitchen.com/) Mission: Our mission is to provide nourishing meals, fellowship, and encouragement to those in need. At the Mooresville Soup Kitchen and out in the greater community, we serve veterans, at-risk youth, the homeless, victims of domestic violence, senior citizens, and the working poor. Opportunity: Mooresville Soup Kitchen has a small staff, and we are so grateful for the faithful army of volunteers – superstars! – who cook, clean, pickup and sort food donations, tend our garden, or assist in marketing and fundraising. It’s a joyful, productive, very active place, and we are eager to welcome you. Have two hours to spare? Looking for a great way to help the community with your family, friends, church group, or co-workers? We have different positions and times to accommodate a variety of schedules! Contact: Ty Hollins, volunteer@mooresvillesoupkitchen.com

MusicalMinds NC (http://www.musicalmindsnc.org/)

Mission: MusicalMinds NC seeks to inspire social change through classical music to underserved youth in the greater Charlotte area. Opportunity: • Unpaid Internship Classroom Music Assistants: 3 hours each day (3pm-6pm), 1 school day a week (exact days TBD) at David Cox Elementary School located at 4215 David Cox Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269. Responsibilities include aiding the Classroom Teaching Artist with children needs/instrument needs including private/small group lessons for those children struggling with concept(s), tuning of violins/cellos. Skills needed: A college level student musician with an open heart for helping underserved elementary aged children learn basic music skills to include proper instrument care, scales and performance music. Strings musicians are preferred, but not required. Background check & random drug testing is required. • Performance Assistants: Volunteer. Small to large ensemble groups of elementary aged children perform around Mecklenburg County over 20 times from November 2017 through June 11, 2018. Internship requires excellent organization, written/verbal communication skills and ability to multitask. Responsibilities include corralling children, stage set ups, stage hand, communication with venue partner as needed, parents checking children out with you. Hours: varies depending on the prearranged performance schedule. You sign up for the performance that fits your schedule. Transportation to and from performance venues is provided with departures and returns to David Cox Elementary School located at 4215 David Cox Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269. Typical performance commitment is about 3 to 4 hours per event. Upcoming performance schedule will be posted at www.MusicalMindsNC.org the week of August 28, 2017. Background check & random drug testing is required. Contact: Mary Lynn Baldwin, marylynn@musicalmindsnc.org

Neighborhood CARE Center (http://neighborhoodcc.org/venue/neighborhood-c-a-r-ecenter/)

Mission: Provide under-resourced families and youth relation-based and faith-based programs which strengthen an individual's capacity and character. Opportunity: Located in the heart of Cornelius, volunteers with a heart for community development and transformation may serve in a myriad of ways: • Tutoring elementary and middle school students (M/W afternoons; 2 hour shifts) • Mentoring youth in Gear UP Bike Shop: an earn-a-bike program on Tu/Th from 46:30 pm • Volunteer coordination (4 hrs/wk) contacting volunteers and managing our sign up system • Website management (3 hrs/wk) Contact: Michelle Hoverson, Director, director@neighborhoodcc.org

The ODD Sock (http://www.the-odd-sock.org/)

Mission: The ODD Sock Mission: Provide socks, hats, scarves, gloves/mittens, boots and other humanitarian aid to non-profits worldwide, so that, they may bring hope to heart's, warmth and protection to feet, heads and hands. Opportunity: • Sorting coordinator: This unpaid intern/volunteer position will be responsible for recruiting volunteer groups; (ie, churches, schools, scouting groups, assisted living facilities, and so on) to sort socks. In addition they responsible for the orientation and leading of the groups. Some travel may be involved. Hours vary per sort location. • Fundraising coordinator: This unpaid intern/volunteer position will be responsible for the organizing, set up and facilitation of fundraising events on behalf of The ODD Sock. Skills dealing with people and handling money plus travel will be involved. Time involved will vary with location and complexity. • Web site and Social Media coordinator: This unpaid intern/volunteer position will be responsible for marketing events (ie; sock sorts, fundraisers, sock collection drives) on social media, web site and print (newsletters, etc). Computer skills with google, Facebook, Instagram. Familiarity with video production desirable. Time will vary with projects. Some travel may be involved. Contact: Ted Stevenson, infotheoddsock@gmail.com

Our Towns of Habitat for Humanity (https://www.ourtownshabitat.org/) Mission: Seeking to put Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Opportunity: At Our Towns Habitat, we help to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. On Saturdays, our volunteers work from 7:45 AM-1 PM alongside future homeowners performing varied tasks: framing, flooring, painting, landscaping, and everything in between. NO experience is required. Our Towns builds homes across Statesville, Mooresville, Davidson, Cornelius and Huntersville. Our volunteers have a great time while making a difference in our community! Contact: Amy Freeze, amy@ourtownshabitat.org

Refugee Support Services (https://www.refugeesupportservices.org/)

Mission: The mission of Refugee Support Services of the Carolinas, Inc. is to facilitate programs and intercultural relationships that promote refugee self-sufficiency and enrich our community. Opportunity: Semester-long OR year-long Internship opportunity available for a student wishing to learn about nonprofit administration. Students should have good computer skills, research skills, and an interest in and willingness to learn about working with multicultural individuals -- refugees recently resettled in Charlotte. Applicants should write a letter of introduction to RSS Director, Rachel Humphries, explaining their interest in our organization, what they are interested in learning more about, and what they can offer to the agency. Contact: Rachel Humphries, rachelhumphries@refugeesupportservices.org

RiverLife Wellness Center (https://www.rlwellness.org/) Mission: The overall mission of RiverLife Wellness Center (RLWC) is to establish, develop, and maintain a broad-based health center that reflects the Father-love of God through high quality compassionate health care, individualized and grace-based Christian counseling, and Holy Spirit guided ministry. Opportunity: The RiverLife Wellness Center maintains a facebook page and website - both need redesign or updating. We would need someone with skills in website development and design, as well as insight for optimizing our presence in social media. Time line would ideally be within the next 3 months, but flexible. Contact: wellness@riverlifefellowship.com

Safe Alliance (http://www.safealliance.org/)

Mission: To provide hope and healing to those impacted by domestic and sexual violence. Opportunity: •

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Kitchen Help: We are looking for help in the kitchen to prepare, serve and clean up from meals. We serve three meals a day to our residents, so lots of teams are needed! We can accommodate up to 6 volunteers in the kitchen per shift (no exceptions can be made). Lunch and dinner shifts are available every day, and breakfast shifts are available on the weekends. Please see the documents on our site www.safealliance.org for additional information. Court Advocacy Program Mecklenburg/Uptown Charlotte Area: Advocates accompany survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to civil and criminal court in order to provide moral support and information. Requires daytime availability. Qualifications: Ability to relate to and advocate for a variety of clients; ability to grasp the complexities of the civil and criminal courtroom situation; ability to maintain an appropriately supportive and informative role throughout court proceedings; ability to provide own transportation; ability to actively listen and support while allowing decisions to be made by client. Requirements include accurate completion of application and background check. The courtroom environment is extremely intense and can be disturbing. To prevent re-victimization of Domestic Violence survivors and assist with appropriate boundary setting, survivors must have been out of the relationship for a minimum of 3 years. o Length of Commitment: 2 sessions per month o Training: Two formal sessions (15 hours) o Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-4:30pm.

Contact: Brittney Bogues, brittney.bogues@safealliance.org

Samaritan’s Feet (https://www.samaritansfeet.org/)

Mission: Samaritan’s Feet serves and inspires hope in children by providing shoes as the foundation to a spiritual and healthy life resulting in the advancement of education and economic opportunities. Opportunity: Warehouse volunteer, Shoe Distribution Volunteer, Shoe Drive coordinator, Intern, Special Events Volunteer. Each opportunity varies widely in time, day, opportunity and location. Contact: Katherine Babinski, kbabinski@samaritansfeet.org

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (https://www.secondharvestmetrolina.org/)

Mission: The mission of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina is to feed hungry people by soliciting and distributing food and household items through partner agencies. Second

Harvest works to educate people in the community about the nature of and solutions to the problem of hunger. Opportunity: Second Harvest Food Bank volunteers help us by inspecting, sorting and packing our food or non-food donations which will then get distributed to our 700+ partner agencies. For more information, please visit our website at www.secondharvestmetrolina.org and click on "Donate Time". Our volunteer page includes a link to our online calendar where you can see what dates/shifts are available and easily sign up for a 2 or 3 hour shift! We are located at 500-B Spratt Street, Charlotte. Contact: Nancy Hagerman, nhagerman@secondharvest.org

Students for Education Reform (http://www.studentsforedreform.org/) Mission: To build a diverse and powerful pipeline of student leaders who will act radically to create an education system that respects the dignity of all young people, and prepares them for college and career. Opportunity: Student Organizer: 10-20hrs per week, volunteer or unpaid internship, location is flexible. •

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Role description: Student Organizers will work to increase civic engagement on local political issues and elections especially as it pertains to education. They will serve as advocates to help increase voter turnout for the upcoming election by working with their team on direct voter outreach. Job Duties: § Door to door canvassing in Charlotte to speak with voters about the upcoming School Board election and issues at stake and to increase turnout in local elections § Identifying supporters through community outreach. Fellows will be able to strongly identify how to effectively engage voters and determine their primary concerns § Data entry and analysis to ensure effective field program, individual and team goal attainment and support voter outreach efforts § Participate in regular team meetings and activities to continue to develop leadership skills and learn about local political arena Qualifications: § Strong communication and self-motivational skills, work ethic, and passion for local politics § Candidates must be able to work within a team in a fast pace, demanding work environment § Ability to stand on your feet for periods of time § Ability to communicate with diverse communities and leaders. § Experience meeting deadlines, metrics and multitasking ability § Previous canvassing experience, either in a paid or unpaid capacity, is a plus

Contact: Kayla Romero, kayla@studentsforedreform.org

Supportive Housing Communities (http://supportivehousingcommunities.org/)

Mission: The mission of Supportive Housing Communities is to provide affordable housing to alleviate homelessness and human suffering. Opportunity: Community Engagement Opportunity at Supportive Housing Communities (SHC). Provide a Life Skills Class once a week starting in September through December 2017 (Day and time to be determined depending on student schedule and resident schedule). The classes would be decided by students, staff and residents, such as: Art Class, Book Club, Music Appreciation, etc. You do not need a degree in these subjects to share your talents. We can discuss obtaining the materials needed for these classes. Contact: Linda Miller, linda@aplacetoliveagain.org

Town of Davidson (http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/) Mission: Davidsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s government exists to help citizens in maintaining the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique qualities and to provide superior services to every resident Opportunity: To learn more about all Town of Davidson volunteer opportunities, email James Adams for complete dates and times. Volunteer opportunities include the Lake Davidson Clean Up, Christmas in Davidson, the Adopt-A-Park program, the Adopt-AGrandparent program, the Lake Norman Teen Council, and more. Contact: James Adams, jadams@townofdavidson.org

United Way of Central Carolinas (https://uwcentralcarolinas.org/)

Mission: United Way fights for the education, health, and financial stability of every person in our community. Opportunity: Days of Caring September 13-16, 2017 United Way of Central Carolinas at Mooresville/Lake Norman invites you to be a part of a community changing event! Sign up to volunteer for one of our many projects and make a positive, lasting impact on neighbors in the community. Half day volunteer opportunities are available in Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, Statesville and Troutman. Celebration Breakfast will be held in the foyer at The Cove Church Mooresville Campus on Saturday, September 16th. Email invitations will be sent to all volunteers after they register. bit.ly/MLNDaysofCaring Contact: Keri Taylor, ktaylor@uwcentralcarolinas.org

Young Elites (https://www.youngelites.org/)

Mission: To provide expert programming for high school girls to inspire their intellectual, physical, and social growth while preparing them for a lifestyle of leadership Opportunity: Young Elites Interns lead and assist with various in-office tasks and serve as Mentors/Volunteers for our high school girls throughout the year. Hours are flexible and dependent upon Intern availability, as long as within our office hours (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) and some Saturdays 12-2pm. Duties include but are not limited to e-newsletter creation, social media marketing, connecting with YE high school club leaders & YE Ambassadors for upcoming events, data entry & survey data analysis, photography/videography, etc. Contact: Niya Johnson, niya@youngelites.org

YWCA Central Carolinas (http://www.ywcacentralcarolinas.org/)

Mission: We are on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Opportunity: YWCA Central Carolinas has 10 Youth Learning Centers spread throughout Charlotte. Our program has a literacy focus: YWCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Youth Programs work to eliminate generational poverty and increase economic mobility for children living in low-income areas by providing a high quality Literacy Focused After school and Summer Program. Literacy strategies include i-Ready â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Diagnostic & Instruction, an innovative adaptive assessment and engaging personalized instruction program for reading. We are always looking for volunteers to help the students in this program. We serve around 350 students a day. Contact: Nancy Danuser, ndanuser@ywcacentralcarolinas.org