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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NATIONAL INCLUSION PROJECT
Contact: Joanne Monteforte (jtmonteforte@yahoo.com)
This winter the National Inclusion Project is sponsoring “Wrapping for Inclusion” a nationwide holiday fundraiser at Barnes & Noble, Mayfaire Town Center. We are in need of volunteers for 3-4 hr. shifts on the following dates: December 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, and 13. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. In exchange for wrapping gifts, we will collect donations that will benefit children with disabilities across the country.
Monies raised will help fund projects of the National Inclusion Project including its Let’s ALL Play initiative that will bring programs of inclusion to children’s organizations nationwide. Please visit www.inclusionproject.org for more information.
The National Inclusion Project grew out of the relationship between entertainer Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel and Diane’s then 13-year-old son, Mike who had been diagnosed with autism. The bond between them grew strong as they shared a vision of a world where children like Mike could be fully immersed in society. They had both witnessed children with disabilities repeatedly turned away from activities opened to typical children.
The National Inclusion Project serves to bridge the gap that exists between young people with special needs and the world around them. We will support communities with inclusive programs and together create awareness about the possibilities that inclusion can bring. I hope that we can work together this holiday season to enrich the lives of children with disabilities.
Our Children's Place
P.O. Box 1086 Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Melissa Radcliff- (919) 843-2670
Start and/or participate in a crocheting, knitting or other crafting circle that donates hats and scarves (and other handcrafted items) to OCP, Write one or more of the following letters: Letter of endorsement to OCP to be used to show public support, Letter of endorsement to Governor Beverly Perdue and/or North Carolina Department of Correction Secretary Alvin W. Keller, Letter to the editor of your newspaper (Drafts can be provided upon request)
GIRL SCOUTS
Contact: Beth Casey, Volunteer Services Executive (1-800-284-4475, www.nccoastalpines.org)
The Girl Scouts – NC Coastal Pines is currently looking for a multitude of volunteers to fill different types of positions.
- Troop Leadership
- STUDIO 2B Mentor
- Registration Aide
- Recruiter/Organizer
- Day Camp Volunteer
- Fund Development Volunteers
- Special Skills Volunteer
- Trainer
- Latina/Hispanic Outreach
- Event Director
- Event Committee Member
- First Aider
- Event Photographer
- Public Relations Assistant
For more information and position descriptions, please visit The Girl Scouts - NC Coastal Pines website at www.nccoastalpines.org.
CAMERON ART MUSEUM - KIDS @ CAM PROGRAM
Contact: Georgia Mastroieni, Youth Educator at the Cameron Art Museum (910- 395-5999 ext. 1019, georgia@cameronartmuseum.com)
The Cameron Art Museum is seeking volunteers for its new Kids @ CAM program. These days are designed for children and their families to come and explore the museum together and take part in games and art activities. These events take place one Saturday a month and include gallery hunts, child docent tours, and a variety of art projects based off of monthly themes as well as the current exhibitions. We need people who are responsible, enthusiastic, and comfortable working with children to help with the art projects, supervise the galleries during our child docent tours, assist with set up and clean up, as well as help with off site events that offer the museum the opportunity to promote the children programs.
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN NC, CAPE FEAR CHAPTER
Contact: Loralie Grigas (910-794-1722, lgrigas@mhancmail.org)
Healthy Minds, Healthy Chilldren is a program for 6-12 years old intended to teach appropriate strategies for positive emotional expression and social skills. Interactive lessons include book readings, worksheet/activities, and discussions.
This program will be presented as lessons in the classroom in Brunswick and Pender County Schools. The volunteer position includes reimbursement for mileage, training, and materials plus experience with a well respected non-profit advocady organization.
COASTAL THERAPEUDIC RIDING PROGRAM
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality therapeutic horse riding to persons with special needs. For more information please call Jackie 452-2978, Lucy 395-2515, or Lisa 358-5575
YMCA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
-Aquatic Special Pops-the tasks include providing supports during swim lessons for children with special needs. The program runs August- May, Mon.-Fri. 9am-12noon.
-After School Care-August-June, -Mon.-Fri., 3-6pm.
-Summer Day Camp-Starts in June- August, 7am-6pm. Helping staff run the program, helping with camp activities, providing support to campers with special needs.
Contact Dalia Nir at dalia.nir@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org for more information.
ROTARACT
Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. Rotaract clubs are usually community-based or university-based and are sponsored by a local Rotary club making them true "partners in service" and key members of the Rotary family. Through the Rotaract program, young adults not only augment their knowledge and skills, but they also address the physical and social needs of their communities while promoting international understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service. All Rotaract efforts begin at the local grassroots level and all Rotaract clubs have access to the many resources of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation.
For more information about Rotaract in Wilmington, contact your local Rotary club chair – Sean Desmond (910) 790-2163 or sdesmond@informatica.com . Visit the Rotaract Discussion Forum to view or participate in conversations about club projects and activities with Rotaractors from around the world.
VOCES LATINAS
This is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower the Hispanic/Latino community, using education as the tool. We offer various classes, and provide childcare for all classes. We need volunteers for childcare, data entry, and computer assistance. The schedule is as follows. Need for volunteers have asteriks.
Mon:9:00-12:00 & Wed:9:00-11:30 ESOL-BASIC -(English as a second language) (ongoing) Wed:11:30-12:15 - ESOL-BASIC - READING (ongoing)
Mon/Wed: 9:00 - 12:00 ESOL English conversational (ongoing)
Tues/Thurs: 9:00-11:00 Basic Computer (by appointment)**
Tues: 11:00 - 2:00-"MUJERES LATINAS" - women's nutrition/exercise/education (ongoing)** Wed:6:00pm-8:00pm- Prenatal Classes (ongoing)
Wed: 6:00pm-7:30pm - Men's Parenting Classes (by appointment)
Thurs: 11:30am-1:00pm - Women's Parenting Classes (by appointment)**
Thurs: 10:00am - 11:30am - FIRST THURSDAY EVERY MONTH -Car Seat Safety Class**
Contact: Irene Silva Edwards, Director Voces Latinas at voceslatinas@ec.rr.com
