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, childcare during afterschool drop in, and assisting in the community garden. Monday through Thursday, 2:30pm-5:30pm.
• Incredible Years*: A 14 week program designed to teach parenting skills. Volunteers are needed to assist with childcare while parents are attending class.
• National Family Week: A community dinner with games and activities held at the FFRC each November. Volunteers are needed to help set-up, serve food, manage the serving lines, assist with activities and clean-up. Total event time is 4 hours, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
• Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Event: This event, held each April, places an emphasis on helping families enjoy positive family activities. A hot dog dinner and activities for children and parents are provided. Volunteers are needed to help set-up, serve food, manage serving lines, assist with activities, and clean-up. Total event time is 3 hours, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

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

* The Incredible Years is a registered trademark of The Incredible Years, Inc.

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 Community Outreach Team Coordinator, Christian Moorer, at christian.moorer@fspcares.org.

• Intern Application
• Volunteer Application

Consumer Credit Counseling

Consumer Credit Counseling Service helps individuals and families with money worries to reduce debt, avoid bankruptcy or foreclosure, achieve financial goals, and regain a sense of financial well-being.

• Volunteers are needed to assist with community workshops. Volunteers will assist with preparation of workshop materials, grading quizzes and contacting speakers for the workshops.

For more information about volunteering with Consumer Credit Counseling, please contact Sarah Hutchinson, Program Manager at sarah.hutchinson@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.