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Topsail Senior Center
- Sharing life-long skills to improve life for all. Providing services to Pender's adult
citizens allows us the opportunity to observe the many skills and talents that older
adults have to offer their community. Pender Adult Services hosts the Pender Volunteer
Center in conjunction with volunteer and public service organizations. We match volunteers
with organizations that need them. Call Karen Shepard at 270-0707 or  Email
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Topsail Township Friends of the
Library - The Friends of the Library support the library by raising funds for
additional materials (such as books, audiotapes, videotapes) and equipment (such as
computers). They also fund special programs such as Quiz Bowl and our spectacular Summer
Performance Series for children. They welcome your participation. Stop by to visit
the library at 17135 US 17 North in Hampstead. |
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Volunteers In Pender Schools
- Volunteers are needed all the time, as reading tutors and events participants - ticket
sales and gate workers, etc. Call Patti Longo at Topsail High School: 270-2755 |
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The Greater Hampstead Chamber of Commerce
- volunteers help with the execution of the key local community events the
Chamber sponsors. We need a variety of skills, from cooking hot dogs, setting up tables for events,
greeting local residents at these events, etc. Our bigger events are once a quarter, we have smaller events that we only need
several folks for approximately once a month. If you are interested in volunteering in an area that really does not require
a large commitment of your time this is it. You can contact the Chamber office
at 270-9642 or
e-mail Rothie Morgan
to get further information on this opportunity. |
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Pender County Head Start
- Head Start is a federal program for preschool children from low-income families that
helps all children succeed. Children participate in a variety of education activities,
have healthy meals and snacks and enjoy playing indoors and outdoors in a safe setting.
Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions. Call the Head Start Office at 270-4442. |
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Hospice
of the Lower Cape Fear - Throughout the history of hospice, volunteers have
been the heart of hospice. They are involved in all facets of hospice care and services.
People of all ages and from all walks of life volunteer with hospice. Eighty-five percent
of our volunteers have personally seen the value of hospice services. Most are concerned
about end-of-life care issues and have a desire to help others. |
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Poplar Grove
Plantation - Just down the road in Scotts Hill, Poplar Grove Plantation
preserves the homestead of a successful farming family, and the outbuildings and crafts
typical of an 1800s era working community. Poplar Grove is preserved through the efforts
of the non-profit Poplar Grove Foundation, and needs many volunteers with a wide variety
of skills. |
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Twice Goods Thrift Shop
- Safe Haven of Pender County needs volunteers to staff the thrift shop in Hampstead. The North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault
is an inclusive statewide alliance working to end sexual violence through education,
advocacy, and legislation. Call (910) 259-8989 to find out how you can help. |
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Topsail Island Museum
- located within the Assembly Building in the town of Topsail Beach. The Museum -
Missiles and More - is operated with help from the Historical Society of Topsail Island.
The Historical Society meets the second Thursday of the month at 11:30 am at the Assembly
Building. Meetings are held from September through May. Please call
(910) 328-8663 for more information. |
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Southeast Public Interest
Network of North Carolina - SpinNC wants to make it easy for citizens to
participate in the activities of their community and to encourage and promote the
development of partnerships that help both the community and its citizens. |