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Thursday, June 20, 2024
Volunteer With Your Family
Jun 20 @ 8:00 am
Meals on Wheels- Greenville

 

Summer break is officially here! With many of our regular volunteers heading off on vacation over the next few months, we need help filling their spots.

Choose from…

Meal Delivery | Dedicate one hour to delivering meals and check-ins to 10-15 clients

on a delivery route on either Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.

Meal Packing | Help prep hot, nutritious meals going out that day in our kitchen from

8-10 a.m. any day Monday to Friday.

Meal Distribution | Assemble meal orders for delivery volunteers picking up at our

office on either Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.

Office Assistance | Assist staff members with office administration tasks on Tuesdays and Thursdays—tasks will vary depending on the week each month.

Virtual Teachings | Lead virtual sessions for our Claris Companion tablet clients, like Bingo, an exercise class, book club, etc.

You don’t have to do it alone. Gather your family members and volunteer together!

Questions? Contact Volunteer Services at 864-233-6565 or via email.

True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Jun 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, rants & raves!

The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.

Friday, June 21, 2024
Carl Sandburg Home Volunteer Opportunity: Goat Barn Attendant
Jun 21 all-day
Carl Sandburg Home Historic Site
Goat Barn Attendant: Are you interested in helping our park rangers care for the dairy goats at Connemara Farms? These goats require daily care, including feeding, grooming, and cleaning of their stalls. We also share the story of the Sandburg family and their special herd with thousands of visitors each year.
Anyone 18 and older who has 4 hours a week to dedicate to the park is encouraged to apply for this volunteer opportunity. Applications can be found here (https://forms.office.com/g/LzQweWBSma) Attending a virtual orientation, short phone interview, and in-person training are required. Dates for these events will be sent to qualified applicants.
Carl Sandburg Home Volunteer Opportunity: House Tour Guide
Jun 21 all-day
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
House Tour Guide: Join the park staff in sharing the story of the poet, biographer, journalist, children’s author, and song collector Carl Sandburg. Volunteers provide house tours to the visiting public, assist in special events, and if desired assist with education visits. We provide hands-on experience, training and a sense of satisfaction in sharing our National Park Service treasure.  We supply a uniform shirt and nametag, as well as information and training materials.  In addition, volunteers engage in annual field trips, training sessions, and an annual award banquet. Attending a virtual orientation, short phone interview, and in-person training are required. Dates for these events will be sent to qualified applicants.  Applications can be found here: Sandburg Volunteer Inquiry.
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 828-242-1566 or [email protected].
Volunteer With Your Family
Jun 21 @ 8:00 am
Meals on Wheels- Greenville

 

Summer break is officially here! With many of our regular volunteers heading off on vacation over the next few months, we need help filling their spots.

Choose from…

Meal Delivery | Dedicate one hour to delivering meals and check-ins to 10-15 clients

on a delivery route on either Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.

Meal Packing | Help prep hot, nutritious meals going out that day in our kitchen from

8-10 a.m. any day Monday to Friday.

Meal Distribution | Assemble meal orders for delivery volunteers picking up at our

office on either Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.

Office Assistance | Assist staff members with office administration tasks on Tuesdays and Thursdays—tasks will vary depending on the week each month.

Virtual Teachings | Lead virtual sessions for our Claris Companion tablet clients, like Bingo, an exercise class, book club, etc.

You don’t have to do it alone. Gather your family members and volunteer together!

Questions? Contact Volunteer Services at 864-233-6565 or via email.

Volunteer with Meals on Wheels
Jun 21 @ 9:00 am
Meals on Wheels- Greenville

Bring hope to the homebound.

DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS

INDIVIDUAL
VOLUNTEERS

No matter what your schedule is like, we can find a route for you—whether you want to deliver daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or just occasionally. Ready to deliver? Fill out an application today!

FILL OUT AN APPLICATION

ROUTE
SUBSTITUTES

Sometimes our scheduled volunteers are unable to make their routes due to illness or other commitments. If you are interested in becoming a substitute, sign up for emails to get notifications on open routes!

SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATIONS

ROUTE
PARTNERS

We have nearly 150 Route Partners who deliver meals regularly to our homebound clients. Learn more about this program now!

GET YOUR GROUP INVOLVED

OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Meal Packaging

MEAL PACKAGING

We need volunteers to pack nearly 1,500 meals every Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m. The food is prepared by our kitchen staff and set-up in an assembly line for packaging.

Pet Food Packaging

PET FOOD PACKAGING

Meals on Wheels also strives to help the pets of the homebound in Greenville. We need volunteers to package dog and cat food for monthly distribution and to organize pet food drives.

Greeting

MEAL DISTRIBUTION

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 10:30 until 12 pm to greet in-coming volunteers, hand out route sheets and answer questions.

Special Events

SPECIAL EVENTS

Our annual events are great fundraising opportunities. They’re also a lot of fun, whether you get involved as a participant, committee member, volunteer or corporate sponsor.

Saturday, June 22, 2024
Carl Sandburg Home Volunteer Opportunity: Goat Barn Attendant
Jun 22 all-day
Carl Sandburg Home Historic Site
Goat Barn Attendant: Are you interested in helping our park rangers care for the dairy goats at Connemara Farms? These goats require daily care, including feeding, grooming, and cleaning of their stalls. We also share the story of the Sandburg family and their special herd with thousands of visitors each year.
Anyone 18 and older who has 4 hours a week to dedicate to the park is encouraged to apply for this volunteer opportunity. Applications can be found here (https://forms.office.com/g/LzQweWBSma) Attending a virtual orientation, short phone interview, and in-person training are required. Dates for these events will be sent to qualified applicants.
Carl Sandburg Home Volunteer Opportunity: House Tour Guide
Jun 22 all-day
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
House Tour Guide: Join the park staff in sharing the story of the poet, biographer, journalist, children’s author, and song collector Carl Sandburg. Volunteers provide house tours to the visiting public, assist in special events, and if desired assist with education visits. We provide hands-on experience, training and a sense of satisfaction in sharing our National Park Service treasure.  We supply a uniform shirt and nametag, as well as information and training materials.  In addition, volunteers engage in annual field trips, training sessions, and an annual award banquet. Attending a virtual orientation, short phone interview, and in-person training are required. Dates for these events will be sent to qualified applicants.  Applications can be found here: Sandburg Volunteer Inquiry.
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 828-242-1566 or [email protected].
Volunteer with Meals on Wheels
Jun 22 @ 9:00 am
Meals on Wheels- Greenville

Bring hope to the homebound.

DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS

INDIVIDUAL
VOLUNTEERS

No matter what your schedule is like, we can find a route for you—whether you want to deliver daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or just occasionally. Ready to deliver? Fill out an application today!

FILL OUT AN APPLICATION

ROUTE
SUBSTITUTES

Sometimes our scheduled volunteers are unable to make their routes due to illness or other commitments. If you are interested in becoming a substitute, sign up for emails to get notifications on open routes!

SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATIONS

ROUTE
PARTNERS

We have nearly 150 Route Partners who deliver meals regularly to our homebound clients. Learn more about this program now!

GET YOUR GROUP INVOLVED

OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Meal Packaging

MEAL PACKAGING

We need volunteers to pack nearly 1,500 meals every Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m. The food is prepared by our kitchen staff and set-up in an assembly line for packaging.

Pet Food Packaging

PET FOOD PACKAGING

Meals on Wheels also strives to help the pets of the homebound in Greenville. We need volunteers to package dog and cat food for monthly distribution and to organize pet food drives.

Greeting

MEAL DISTRIBUTION

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 10:30 until 12 pm to greet in-coming volunteers, hand out route sheets and answer questions.

Special Events

SPECIAL EVENTS

Our annual events are great fundraising opportunities. They’re also a lot of fun, whether you get involved as a participant, committee member, volunteer or corporate sponsor.

Event Series: What is Dementia: Signs, Symptoms, and Types of Dementia
Jun 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Pelham Road Library | F.W. Symmes Branch

What is Dementia?

Signs, Symptoms, and Types of Dementia
Sat, Jun 22 • 10:30a–11:45a • Pelham Road

Dementia Diagnosis … Now What?
Sat, Jun 29 • 10:30a–11:45a • Pelham Road

 Ages 18+ | Dorinne Dubois, family caregiver advocate and educator at the Appalachian Council of Governments, leads this two-part series.

Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Jun 22 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Sunday, June 23, 2024
Carl Sandburg Home Volunteer Opportunity: Goat Barn Attendant
Jun 23 all-day
Carl Sandburg Home Historic Site
Goat Barn Attendant: Are you interested in helping our park rangers care for the dairy goats at Connemara Farms? These goats require daily care, including feeding, grooming, and cleaning of their stalls. We also share the story of the Sandburg family and their special herd with thousands of visitors each year.
Anyone 18 and older who has 4 hours a week to dedicate to the park is encouraged to apply for this volunteer opportunity. Applications can be found here (https://forms.office.com/g/LzQweWBSma) Attending a virtual orientation, short phone interview, and in-person training are required. Dates for these events will be sent to qualified applicants.
Carl Sandburg Home Volunteer Opportunity: House Tour Guide
Jun 23 all-day
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
House Tour Guide: Join the park staff in sharing the story of the poet, biographer, journalist, children’s author, and song collector Carl Sandburg. Volunteers provide house tours to the visiting public, assist in special events, and if desired assist with education visits. We provide hands-on experience, training and a sense of satisfaction in sharing our National Park Service treasure.  We supply a uniform shirt and nametag, as well as information and training materials.  In addition, volunteers engage in annual field trips, training sessions, and an annual award banquet. Attending a virtual orientation, short phone interview, and in-person training are required. Dates for these events will be sent to qualified applicants.  Applications can be found here: Sandburg Volunteer Inquiry.
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 828-242-1566 or [email protected].
Volunteer with Meals on Wheels
Jun 23 @ 9:00 am
Meals on Wheels- Greenville

Bring hope to the homebound.

DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS

INDIVIDUAL
VOLUNTEERS

No matter what your schedule is like, we can find a route for you—whether you want to deliver daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or just occasionally. Ready to deliver? Fill out an application today!

FILL OUT AN APPLICATION

ROUTE
SUBSTITUTES

Sometimes our scheduled volunteers are unable to make their routes due to illness or other commitments. If you are interested in becoming a substitute, sign up for emails to get notifications on open routes!

SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATIONS

ROUTE
PARTNERS

We have nearly 150 Route Partners who deliver meals regularly to our homebound clients. Learn more about this program now!

GET YOUR GROUP INVOLVED

OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Meal Packaging

MEAL PACKAGING

We need volunteers to pack nearly 1,500 meals every Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m. The food is prepared by our kitchen staff and set-up in an assembly line for packaging.

Pet Food Packaging

PET FOOD PACKAGING

Meals on Wheels also strives to help the pets of the homebound in Greenville. We need volunteers to package dog and cat food for monthly distribution and to organize pet food drives.

Greeting

MEAL DISTRIBUTION

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 10:30 until 12 pm to greet in-coming volunteers, hand out route sheets and answer questions.

Special Events

SPECIAL EVENTS

Our annual events are great fundraising opportunities. They’re also a lot of fun, whether you get involved as a participant, committee member, volunteer or corporate sponsor.

Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Jun 23 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Monday, June 24, 2024
Carl Sandburg Home Volunteer Opportunity: Goat Barn Attendant
Jun 24 all-day
Carl Sandburg Home Historic Site
Goat Barn Attendant: Are you interested in helping our park rangers care for the dairy goats at Connemara Farms? These goats require daily care, including feeding, grooming, and cleaning of their stalls. We also share the story of the Sandburg family and their special herd with thousands of visitors each year.
Anyone 18 and older who has 4 hours a week to dedicate to the park is encouraged to apply for this volunteer opportunity. Applications can be found here (https://forms.office.com/g/LzQweWBSma) Attending a virtual orientation, short phone interview, and in-person training are required. Dates for these events will be sent to qualified applicants.
Carl Sandburg Home Volunteer Opportunity: House Tour Guide
Jun 24 all-day
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
House Tour Guide: Join the park staff in sharing the story of the poet, biographer, journalist, children’s author, and song collector Carl Sandburg. Volunteers provide house tours to the visiting public, assist in special events, and if desired assist with education visits. We provide hands-on experience, training and a sense of satisfaction in sharing our National Park Service treasure.  We supply a uniform shirt and nametag, as well as information and training materials.  In addition, volunteers engage in annual field trips, training sessions, and an annual award banquet. Attending a virtual orientation, short phone interview, and in-person training are required. Dates for these events will be sent to qualified applicants.  Applications can be found here: Sandburg Volunteer Inquiry.
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 828-242-1566 or [email protected].
Volunteer With Your Family
Jun 24 @ 8:00 am
Meals on Wheels- Greenville

 

Summer break is officially here! With many of our regular volunteers heading off on vacation over the next few months, we need help filling their spots.

Choose from…

Meal Delivery | Dedicate one hour to delivering meals and check-ins to 10-15 clients

on a delivery route on either Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.

Meal Packing | Help prep hot, nutritious meals going out that day in our kitchen from

8-10 a.m. any day Monday to Friday.

Meal Distribution | Assemble meal orders for delivery volunteers picking up at our

office on either Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.

Office Assistance | Assist staff members with office administration tasks on Tuesdays and Thursdays—tasks will vary depending on the week each month.

Virtual Teachings | Lead virtual sessions for our Claris Companion tablet clients, like Bingo, an exercise class, book club, etc.

You don’t have to do it alone. Gather your family members and volunteer together!

Questions? Contact Volunteer Services at 864-233-6565 or via email.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Volunteer With Your Family
Jun 25 @ 8:00 am
Meals on Wheels- Greenville

 

Summer break is officially here! With many of our regular volunteers heading off on vacation over the next few months, we need help filling their spots.

Choose from…

Meal Delivery | Dedicate one hour to delivering meals and check-ins to 10-15 clients

on a delivery route on either Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.

Meal Packing | Help prep hot, nutritious meals going out that day in our kitchen from

8-10 a.m. any day Monday to Friday.

Meal Distribution | Assemble meal orders for delivery volunteers picking up at our

office on either Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.

Office Assistance | Assist staff members with office administration tasks on Tuesdays and Thursdays—tasks will vary depending on the week each month.

Virtual Teachings | Lead virtual sessions for our Claris Companion tablet clients, like Bingo, an exercise class, book club, etc.

You don’t have to do it alone. Gather your family members and volunteer together!

Questions? Contact Volunteer Services at 864-233-6565 or via email.

Children’s Writing Workshop
Jun 25 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Hughes Main Library
 Meeting Rooms A & B

Middle grade author Lis Anna-Langston leads a high-energy writing workshop for ages 9-14. Author’s books will be available for purchase. Registration required; opens May 25