HeartLine Continued
Speaker's Bureau
Be a part of a multi-tied Speaker's Bureau.
Opportunities include: speaking at health fairs,
or working behind the scenes arranging speaking
engagements. Subjects could include:
volunteerism, victim testimonials, domestic
violence, sexual assult, etc.
Activity Leader/Assistant
Provide a safe and accepting environment and
positive role model for children. Design and
implement activities such as games, art projects,
story time, or assist teacher/group leader at Head
Start or the shelter.
Shelter
- needs are mostly at night.
Minimum
time committment is 30 hours!
Head Start
- needs are primarily during the
daytime hours.
Minimum commitment is
15 hours - more is preferred!
Please contact the Parent Involvement
Specialist at Heart Start: 727-0617.
Child Care
Provide Child Care for children whose parent(s) are
in group or meetings. Times vary.
Family Circle
Training: 1/2 HOUR + (depends on assignment)
Minimum Time Committment: 10 - 15 hours.
Be on a team of volunteers to help with specialized
or on-going projects on as "as needed" basis. The
projects may be at
Head Start
, OR THE
Shelter
, or
other agency sites.
Team Leaders for each area are also needed
. The Family Circle's volunteer
teams include:
Language translation:
translate written
materials, serve as an "on-call" interpreter
for Spanish-speaking clients, or teach
conversational Spanish to staff.
Publications Development/Distribution:
Help write and design website, posters or
brochures. Graphic design skills a plus.
Help distribute posters around Winston-
Salem - Spring & Fall
Landscaping/Maintenance:
Help keep
Family Services' sites beautiful and in good
repair, or be a part of a team to do yard
work or small repairs to a client's home.
Research Assistance:
Research subject
matters for various programs. It is
helpful if you have access to college
resources/libraries where scholarly
journals can be found.
Donations Management:
Help keep
donated items organized.
Head Start child testing:
Help with school
testing and screening needs.
Phone Support/Clerical:
Help cover
phones while staff are in meetings or
training sessions. Coverage is needed
periodically for several hours at a time.
Work on a regular basis in office
completing small clerical tasks for
different agency departments.
