Volunteer Up!
Volunteer Up is an initiative to create a one-stop location centralized at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ for community members interested in .
WHY?
Local organizations are in dire need of local volunteers but there is no coordinated place for volunteer requests within ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ and Scotland counties. PLUS volunteers will gain valuable work experience and professional references.
WHERE?
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ now serves as a centralized hub for connecting volunteers with community partners. These partners include:
- Senior Centers
- Local Schools
- Hospice
- Humane Society/Animal Shelters
- Hospitals
- Habitat for Humanity
- United Way
- Transitional Housing Programs
- 4-H Programs
- After-school Programs
- Food Pantries
- Parks & Recreation
- American Red Cross
- Other Non-profits
HOW?
Through ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½CC's online platform, agencies can create volunteer listings. Volunteers can or inquire through ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½CC's Career & Transfer Advising Center located at the Hamlet and Scotland County Campus.
NEED HELP?
If you need help navigating the Career Coach platform, contact ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ at (910) 410-1700.
Benefits of Volunteering
- Boost resumes and improve job prospects for our students and others seeking employment.
- Develop skills that can only be acquired through work experience.
- Make connections with potential employers or those who can offer professional references.
- Improve mental health and well-being.
- Provide a solution to a local need.