Published: November 14, 2008 06:32 pm            

Volunteer Center listings

The Volunteer Center of Randolph County, a program of The United Way of Randolph County, has the following volunteer opportunities available:



The Volunteer Center of Randolph County, a program of The United Way of Randolph County, has the following volunteer opportunities available:



Randolph Hospital Volunteer Services

Volunteer position: Outpatient Center greeter, escort, transport volunteer

When needed: Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-10 a.m. (high priority to be filled), 7:30 a.m.-noon,10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Description: Greet and assist incoming patients and families to Randolph Hospital.

More info: Call Sylvia Beamer at (336) 633-7749 or by e-mail at sbeamer@randolphhospital.org



Randolph County Senior Adults Association

Volunteer position: Salt/Pepper senior store coordinator

When needed: Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Description: Creatively assist the staff at the Senior Adults Center in the Salt/Pepper box thrift store. The items sold in the Salt/Pepper box are made and/or donated by Randolph County Seniors. The proceeds help to support the programs and services offered by the Randolph County Senior Adults Association.

More info: Contact Amy Byrd at (336) 626-6643 or by e-mail e-mail amy@uwrandolph.org



American Cancer Society

Volunteer position: Road to Recovery

When needed: On as needed basis

Description: This position provides transportation for local cancer patients receiving treatment, to and from, the new Randolph County Cancer Center at Randolph Hospital.

More info: Call Heather Syrylo at (336) 834-0844 or by e-mail e-mail heather.syrylo@cancer.org



4-H/Cooperative Extension Services

Volunteer position: Office Phone Assistant

When needed: On an as needed basis Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and noon to 5 p.m.

Description: This position will be added to a master list kept at the Cooperative Extension Office and will assist the 4-H and Cooperative Extension offices when key personnel are unavailable.

More info: Call Carmen Boswell at (336) 318-6005.



American Red Cross

Volunteer positions: Special event and office helpers to assist with service related office tasks and with fundraisers and public events; health and safety instructors to teach classes such as CPR/FA/AED and babysitting to the community (training will be provided by the ARC); disaster volunteers to help victims of disaster in Randolph County; blood drive greeter to welcome donors to blood drives and distribute reading material prior to registration; and canteen volunteers to provide refreshments for donors who have completed the collection process and observe donors for any possible reactions.

More info: Call (336) 629-2399

Boy Scouts of America

Old North State Council

Randolph District

Volunteer positions: Camping program chair to serve as a member of the district committee, chair to the Camping Program Team, recruit and train volunteers to promote and provide information about seasonal camping opportunities; popcorn sale chair to raise the popcorn sale goal for the district to assist in financing the program of Scouting; and programs chair to serve as a member of the district committee, identify, recruit and oversee members of the district program committee. Other volunteer positions include district advancement chair, district Family Friends of Scouting chair, district finance chair, district membership chair, district training chair and district nominating chair.

More info: Call Volunteer Director Margaret Moose at (336) 554-2123.



Ash-Rand Rescue

Volunteer positions: Rescue team, ambulance assistance, water/dive team, search & rescue team and urban search & rescue team.

Description: Ash-Rand Rescue is a highly trained and state certified organization providing emergency rescue and medical services to all areas of Randolph County. Training will be provided for all volunteer opportunities. Call for age requirements and skill levels. Each volunteer opportunity is unique in its requirements.

More info: Call Larry Pugh, volunteer director, at (336) 625-3354



Communities In Schools

of Randolph County

Volunteer position: Mentor children in Randolph County

Description: Need individuals and/or groups to participate in Back Pack Program by providing food and/or pack backpacks for children in Randolph County schools.

More info: Call Sandi Norman at (336) 434-0008 or visit www.cisnet.org/cisrandolph



Volunteer Center of Randolph County

Volunteer position: To be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for weekday volunteer opportunities

More info: Call Amy Byrd at (336) 626-6643.



Humane Society of Randolph County

Volunteer positions: To schedule pets getting spayed/neutered on Twenty Five Buck Truck

Description: Collect paperwork and money on the mornings of the Twenty Five Buck Truck, make sure pet owners sign the form, help with any questions they have; assist with public education (phone calls/booths/talks), fundraisers and/or errands (picking up/delivering food/supplies) to pet owners to help them keep pets in their homes.

More info: The HSRC meets the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Jaycees Building. For more information about the Humane Society or to volunteer, contact Suzanne Tate at (336) 318-6814.



Listings are provided by Amy Byrd, coordinator of the Volunteer Center of Randolph County, a program of United Way. Her column appears the third Wednesday of each month. A listing of volunteer opportunities in Randolph County appears weekly. If you would like to volunteer, call (336) 626-6643 or send Amy an e-mail at amy@uwrandolph.org.

        

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