Volunteer Opportunities
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Many volunteer opportunities are available in our local area. Students who complete 100 hours or more of "approved agency" community service hours can automatically win a $1,500 scholarship through the Sponsors for Academic Talent (SAT) Scholarship program (see SAT Scholarship Information page for details)
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Please refer to the Approved Agencies document below for a list of community service agencies in our area.
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Upcoming Local Volunteer Events
(unless specified otherwise, all opportunities listed below will count toward the $1,500 SAT Scholarship)
Volunteer POC Name: Scott Smith
Volunteer POC Contact Number: 423-595-9421 (cell)
Volunteer POC Email Address: scott@josc-nc.com
Event Names: Beat The Bridge 10K/5K & Fit4U Fitness Expo
Event Date: Saturday, January 13, 2024
Time for Volunteers: 6:30AM
# of Volunteer(s) Needed: 60
Shift times: 6:30-11:00am (most will be done before 11:00)
When: February 3, 2024
Arrival Time: 6:15am
Finish time: No Later than 11:00am
Where: 2950 Island Drive, N Topsail Beach, NC US 28460
Food: Water and Snacks will be provided before the race.
Responsibilities: Volunteer responsibilities will consist of course marshals, set-up, tear-down, etc.
LOA: Letters of Appreciation will be sent out by the Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission the week following the event (within 5 business days).
SWANSBORO BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
WANT TO HELP A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW TO WORK A CONCESSION STAND / FOOD SERVICE
OR PERFORM BASEBALL / SOFTBALL FIELD MAINTENANCE AND HAVE FUN WHILE LEARNING
SBSA IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS (ages 16 or older) TO ASSIST US WITH UP COMING SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS AT SANDERS PARK. WE ARE IN NEED OF ANY AND ALL HELP YOU CAN PROVIDE FROM CONCESSION STAND TO FIELD MAINTENACE. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED ON SITE TRAINING PROVIDED. WE OFFER A FUN ATMOSPHERE AND YOU SET YOUR HOURS.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT
JENNIFER VEGA 910-650-3323
JENNIFER KEENEY 910-381-1077
Onslow County Parks & Recreation
Swansboro Basketball Association is looking for volunteers. You can find the application below. Complete and return the application to:
Onslow County Parks & Recreation Department
1244 Onslow Pines Rd. Jacksonville, NC 28540
Phone: (910) 347-5332 Fax: (910) 347-4492
Anna Stanley
Wendy or 910-340-6823 (Cell)
Onslow County Parks and Recreation hosts five summer camps throughout the county during summer break. We offer a Counselor in Training (CIT) program for high school students, and they can earn SAT hours. The CIT’s are an essential part of our program and gives students an opportunity to learn skills that are transferable to the workforce. Onslow County Parks and Recreation is asking for your assistance in recruiting counselors. Interested students will need a letter of reference from a teacher or counselor, and to complete and send in the application by email.
More information here.
Interested in the Health Care profession? Here’s the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!
Onslow Memorial Hospital Auxiliary sponsors a teen volunteer program each summer for students 14 – 18 years of age. TheVolunteens Program selects students based on an application and interview process. Students must attend an orientation program and are required to work at least 4 hours per week during the summer. For more information or to apply go to Volunteer at Onslow Memorial Hospital
