Civic volunteers are a vital part of the life of the state's towns and cities. Don Edwards (Greenville) and Donald Skinner (Ayden) are examples of individuals whose contributions of time and service enhance their communities.
More than 500 residents of Beaufort County have been enlisted to help with the Albemarle/Pamlico Estuarine Study. In addition, they have finally begun work on the study after much deliberation.
During the Pamlico-Tar River Foundation’s annual Oyster roast, several volunteers were honored for their distinguished service in their efforts on behalf of the PTRF.
Big Sweep is an annual volunteer event in North Carolina that will be held on September 21, 1991. Volunteers pick up trash at locations across the state, and help raise awareness about litter and recycling.
The Federation of Woman’s Exchanges was established in 1934 to promote the art of handicrafts and to provide a marketplace for women. The exchanges were formed based on a self-help ideology and women’s volunteerism, and continue to operate today. Saints Creations in New Bern is a member of the Exchange, and offers opportunity to exchange local handmade items.
Amber Smith is the winner of a 2010 Indy Citizen Award for her positive contribution to society in the Triangle area. Amber Smith is the founder of ME3 which matches people with volunteering opportunities. ME3 also fosters the spirit of volunteerism in high school, offering a Community Leadership and Service course. The course helps students work on projects which benefit their local communities.
More than six thousand pastors have signed a letter to President Donald Trump supporting the country’s refugee resettlement program, including almost twenty from North Carolina. Supporters say that loving one’s neighbor and welcoming the stranger are key tenets of Christianity. Durham’s Hope Valley Baptist Church and other volunteers have converted spaces into short-term housing and become mentors for refugees.
Profiled was an Ashe County resident who, according to Sue Spirit, wears many hats: experienced gardener and global-sojourning volunteer, instructor for an eco-friendly course for college student interns, and physician’s assistant at a local clinic that offers free services.
East Carolina University: known for its Latin verb derived motto and teacher’s training school roots. From it are expectations for ECU to keep living up to the century-old traditions. Helping to keep the promises of education and service were off-campus facilities, the Building Hope Community Life Center and Lucille Gorham Intergenerational Center, and on-campus Volunteer and Service Learning Center.
Among ECU’s accomplishments can be added Aramark and the Volunteer and Service Learning Center’s collaborative creation of Campus Kitchen. It was the first among institutions in the UNC system. As for other ECU students’ food-related endeavors, mentioned was their packing of care packages for military members serving overseas.
Employment benefits offered by the profiled thirty four companies, ranged from small to large, included mentorships, child and pet friendly policies, free dental care, flexible work scheduling, tuition reimbursement up to $5,000, paid volunteer days, and all-expense paid trips for top performers. Profiled companies included Hill, Chesson, and Woody; N2 Publishing; Practicon; CCS Construction Staffing; Insperity; Williams Mullen; Alston and Bird LLP; and CPI Security.