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MAYBE YOU DIDN'T KNOW... Rise Against Hunger (riseagainsthunger.org) has fed millions of high-nutrition meals to hungry people around the globe by utilizing the efforts of over 400,000 volunteers. At these events, held at local churches, colleges and other places, volunteers work in assembly-line fashion to package nutritionally complete meals consisting of rice, soy, dried vegetables, vitamins and nutrients. My church, First Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville, has packaged over 800,000 of those meals. At these events, there is a job for everyone from the small child to the great-grandparent. – Bill McFadyen ONE OF THE BEST WAYS to feel at home in a community is to help others. Churches and schools welcome volunteers. Here is a selection of other organizations that thrive on volunteer help. d American Red Cross-Sandhills Chapter, 807 Carol Street, 910 -867-8151 "Volunteers carry out 90 percent of the humanitarian work of the Red Cross." redcross.org d Be er Health of Cumberland County, Inc., a variety of volunteer opportunities are available, including serving as a committee member, as an office volunteer or helping with fundraisers and educational activities, 1422 Bragg Blvd., 910 -483-7534. betterhealthcc.org d Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County, Inc., 3475 Cumberland Rd., 910 -484-2639, volunteer opportunities for adults to work directly with youth as mentors and tutors, and by providing career guidance, internships and college preparation support. wwwncclubs.org d Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., 910 -486- 0221, "Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Garden and include retirees, seniors, full-time working adults, high school and college students."capefearbg.org d Cape Fear Regional Theatre, 1209 Hay St., 910 -323-4234, volunteers help with productions and special events. cfrt.org d Cape Fear Valley Medical Founda on, Inc., a variety of services that help Cape Fear Valley Medical Center patients. 101 Robeson St., Suite 106, 910 -615-1435. cfvfoundation. org d Connec ons of Cumberland County, Inc., 910 -630 - 0106, volunteer opportunities in various areas, including technology, mentoring, life coaching, fundraising and day resource center operations. connectionsofcc.org d Cumberland County CommuniCare, Inc., 109 Bradford Ave., 910 -829-9017, a variety of volunteer opportunities. cccommunicare. org d Cumberland County Coordina ng Council on Older Adults, Inc.,339 Devers St., 910 -484- 0111, offers services, including Meals on Wheels at no cost to seniors age 60 and above living in Cumberland County through "wonderful volunteers, staff, generous monetary support, and various funding sources." ccccooa.org d Faye eville Animal Protec on Society, 910 -864-2077, no-kill shelter for homeless dogs and cats. fapspet.org d Faye eville Area Habitat for Humanity, opportunities to help build homes for those in need. 910 -483- 0952. fayettevillenchabitat. org d Faye eville Area Opera on Inasmuch, 531 Hillsboro St., 910 -433-2161, primary areas for volunteers include reception, medical, maintenance (plumbing, electrical, etc.), landscaping (flower planting, weeding, mowing), haircuts, special events, tutoring and newsletter assembly. faoiam.org d Faye eville Police Founda on, 467 Hay St., 910 -433-1746, opportunities exist for volunteers to help with mailings, mail lists, phone calls and event preparations. fayettevillepolicefoundation.org d Faye eville Symphony Orchestra, Inc., 910 -433-4690, volunteers can help with concerts, events and office work. Those who are musically inclined can help children learn about musical instruments. fayettevillesymphony.org d Faye eville Urban Ministry, Inc., 701 Whitfield St., 910 -483-5944, "Become a volunteer in one of Fayetteville Urban Ministry's four life-changing programs and start building your community today!" fayurbmin.org d Friendship Community Gardens, Inc., 910 -624-4692, an all-volunteer group that uses gardening "to build relationships among divergent neighborhoods and to grow fresh, nutritious vegetables." Community members of any age, background and ability are welcome to volunteer. fcgfaync.org d His Outreach Worldwide, Inc., offers faith- related volunteer opportunities. 2770 Breezewood Ave., 910 -864-3991. hisoutreachworldwide.org d Opera on Blessing of Faye eville, Inc., 1337 Ramsey St., 910 -483-1119, many volunteer opportunities, including helping with clothing closet, food pantry, special events, crisis pregnancy center, office help. operationblessingfayetteville.com d Partnership for Children of Cumberland County, Inc., 351 Wagoner Dr., Suite 200, 910 -826-3102, "Volunteers supplement and enhance our daily work, assist with planning and strategic direction, and help out at special events. We aim to match each volunteer's unique set of skills and interests with opportunities that best meet their needs and desires." ccpfc.org d Rape Crisis Volunteers of Cumberland County, 910 -485-7273, volunteers answer the 24-hour crisis line after office hours, respond to emergency room calls, assist victims during the legal process, participate in community awareness and assist with support groups. rapecrisisonline.org d Second Harvest Food Bank Southeast North Carolina, 910 -485-8809, "Volunteers are vital to ensuring nutritious food reaches the individuals living in food-insecure households each year across our seven-county service area." hungercantwait.org d The CARE Clinic, 910 -485- 0555, clinic that meets the medical and dental needs of the uninsured or under-insured, many medical and nonmedical volunteers are needed. thecareclinic.org d The Gilbert Theater, 910 -678-7816, volunteers are needed for technical support, administrative support, fundraising, pre-production construction and tech. gilberttheater.com d The Salva on Army-Faye eville, 910 -483- 0119, many volunteer opportunities are available. salvationarmycarolinas.org/ fayetteville d United Way of Cumberland County, Inc., 222 Maiden Lane, 910 -483-1179, many volunteer opportunities are available with nearly 10,000 volunteer hours recorded in 2019-2020, unitedway-cc.org d Vision Resource Center, 2736 Cedar Creek Rd., 910 -483-2719, "Volunteer your time by lending a helping hand for our family members in any of our monthly activities or by sharing your talents and experience in presentations and seminars." visionresourcecentercc.org 71 DestinationFAY 2021-2022

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