Volunteerism & Internships

Fairview Family Resource Center

The Fairview Family Resource Center (FFRC), located in High Point, is designed to provide community-based programs and services for families, children and individuals living in the Fairview Elementary School district. The FFRC conducts a full range of educational programs and activities for parents and children. Volunteers are needed in the following areas:

Youth Programs: Volunteer needs include assisting with homework, crafts and childcare during afterschool drop in. Monday through Thursday, 2:30pm-5:00pm (please note- youth attendance, school holidays/events and teacher workdays may affect schedule).
National Family Week: A community event that provides educational resources and a family fun environment free to the community. The event offers community vendors, Thanksgiving meal kits, fall crafts, games, raffles, free books and literature on the importance of the five protective factors. The event is hosted each November. Volunteers are needed to help set-up, serve meal kits, and assist with activities and clean-up. Total event time is 2.5 hours, 4:00-6:30 p.m.
Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Event: This event, held each April, places an emphasis on helping families enjoy positive family activities, while bringing awareness to Child abuse prevention. Volunteers are needed to help set-up, assist with activities, and clean-up. Total event time is 2 hours, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

For more information about volunteering at the Fairview Family Resource Center, please email Alexus Prince, Program Manager at alexus.prince@fspcares.org.

Healthy Start

Healthy Start is a home-based program that works with pregnant women and new parents (children ages 0-2 years) with stress factors. Case Workers help parents nurture their children’s development by helping to create a positive, safe living environment for their families.

Volunteers are needed to assist with four educational workshops (two in Greensboro, two in High Point) each year (dates and times TBD). Volunteers will help with preparing food, set-up, clean-up, and providing child care for approximately one hour during the workshop.

For more information about volunteering with Healthy Start, please contact Kristy Shoffner, Program Manager at kristy.shoffner@fspcares.org.

Advocacy and Support

Our victim services team has two types of volunteer opportunities: direct service and project-based.

Direct Service
Direct Service interns and volunteers work in our facilities. Experience can include:

Administrative functions
Accompanying clients to court
Providing resources and referrals to clients
Assisting clients with safety planning

Project-Based
Individuals or groups looking for a one-time volunteer opportunity can participate in a project like:

Donation drives
Fundraising
On-site donation sorting
On-site storage space organizing

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or intern in victim services, please complete one of the following applications and email it to Satta Sedi-Johnson, at satta.sedi-johnson@fspcares.org.

If you are a student seeking a clinical internship, please send your resume and details on when you would like to intern to Justin Krick, Administrative Director of Family Counseling at justin.krick@fspcares.org.