Cape Fear Community College

Community Service Organizations

Serving Children and Youth

Description:

College prep program offered at select middle and high schools within New Hanover County Schools. The focus of AVID is to serve students who are "typically underserved by colleges and universities."

Contact:

Jessica Eliot, Coordinator

Phone:

910.254.4304                                         

Location:

New Hanover County Middle and High Schools

Instructions: 

Contact agency for volunteer opportunities and guidelines.

Description:

Contact:

Andrew Zeldin, District Executive

Phone:

910.395.1100, ext. 21

Fax:

910.395.0895

Location:

110 Longstreet Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412

Description:

Contact:

Courtney Young Hickman

Phone:

910.392.0747                                      

Location:

2759 Vance Street, Wilmington, NC 28409

Instructions: 

Contact agency for volunteer opportunities and guidelines.

Description:

The Cameron Art Museum "provides a cultural gathering place which enriches the lives of museum visitors and our community through high quality exhibitions, dynamic public programs, unique events and educational opportunities in the visual and performing arts."

Contact:

Georgia Mastroieni

Phone:

910.395.5999

Fax:

910.395.5030

Location:

3201 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28412

Description:

Program that " offers enrichment opportunities to approximately 500 abused, neglected and dependent children who find themselves in the foster care system in New Hanover and Pender Counties, and supports the 150 Guardians ad Litem (GAL) who advocate in court for these children."

Contact:

Phone:

910.251.2733 ext. 241 or 148.

Location:

320 Chestnut St. Suite 405, Wilmington, NC 28401

Description:

"Oldest history museum in North Carolina . . . [that] collects images and artifacts that help us understand the history, science and cultures of the region."

Contact:

Phone:

910.798.4366

Fax:

910.798.4382

Location:

814 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Description:

"Cape Fear Soccer Association (CFSA) is a non-profit (501(c)3) North Carolina Corporation organized to promote and administer the operation of a participation youth recreational soccer division, challenge soccer division, classic soccer division, and an adult amateur soccer division."

Contact:

Tara Richardson, Director of Recreation

Phone:

910.392.0306

Fax:

910.392.0306

Location:

Office: 6726 Netherlands Drive #1200 Wilmington, NC 28405 (Dutch Square Industrial Park)

Description:

"On-campus child development center to be used for the care of young children (infants to preschoolers) and training of quality early childhood professionals. It is a lab school and a model. It is owned and operated by Cape Fear Community College. The primary goal of this center is to provide an environment that fosters the growth of the whole child in all areas of development including social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative with the ultimate result that children reach their maximum potential."

Contacts:

Leslie King, Administrator

Stacy Douglas, Assistant Administrator

Phone:

910.362.7336

Location:

CFCC Downtown Campus--L Building

Description:

Organization designed to be a "regional community resource for parents, families and children through nurturing, education, mentoring, advocacy, empowerment, and child abuse prevention." 

Contact:

Karin Mackinnon, Agency Director

Phone:

910.791.1057

Fax:

910.791.2441

Location:

1401 39th Street, Wilmington, NC 28403

Description:

Interactive, play-based museum for children that "provides magical and playful experiences for children ages 1-8. Children and the adults who bring them find ample opportunities to explore and better understand the arts, sciences, culture and more, through engaging exhibits and programs."

Contact:

Mary Ellen Boylan, Art and Early Childhood Educator

Phone:

910.254.3534, ext. 103 

Fax:

910.254.3565            

Location:

116 Orange St., Wilmington

Description:

Program that offers children with disabilities the opportunity to participate in therapeutic horseback riding sessions.

Contact:

Phone:

910.470.0490                                    

Location:

3507 N. Kerr Ave., Wilmington  28401

Description:

"After school and summer programs designed to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens."

Contact:

Kristin Zachary, Program Director

Phone:

910.762.1252

Fax:

910.251.7933

Locations:

Wilmington: 901 Nixon Street Wilmington, NC 28401

Southport: 705 North Lord Street Southport, NC 28461

Application:

Description:

Local affiliate the nation's largest dropout-prevention program. CIS is "dedicated to facilitating the connection between community resources and the public schools of New Hanover and Pender Counties for the purposes of helping young people learn, stay in school and prepare for life. . . . CISCF offers programs in area schools and brings community resources, services, parents and volunteers together to help meet students' needs. With mentoring and tutoring support, students can concentrate on learning and educators can concentrate on teaching."

Contact:

Phone:

910.343.1901

Fax:

910.343.8566

Location:

20 N. Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Description:

"Offering a wide range of free services, CUE has since helped more than 8,700 families in what is often the most confusing and desperate times of their lives. In addition to providing services for the missing and their families, CUE offers college internships and youth mentoring programs."

Contact:

Phone:

910.343.1131

Location:

Wilmington, NC

Online Application:

Description:

Non-profit dance studio that is "committed to nurturing the dance community by providing affordable classes, rehearsal space, and performance opportunities to those underserved artistically, culturally, and economically in the Greater Wilmington Area."

Contact:

Anne Firmender, School Director

Phone:

910.763.4995

Location:

118 S. 17th St., Wilmington, NC 28401

Description:

"A community based, non-profit, non residential program that provides free services to persons with disabilities. dRC is dedicated to assisting all persons regardless of disability in making choices about their own lives and in experiencing success as active participants in society."

Contact:

Gloria Garton, Executive Director

Phone:

910.815.6618

Fax:

910.815.6658

Location:

140 A Cinema Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403

Description:

Non-profit organization that "provides shelter and direct services for victims and their children in New Hanover County. Other areas are served as needed."

Contact:

Bonnie Iler, Executive Director

Phone:

910.343.0703

Fax:

910.343.9388

Location:

Office Location: 2901 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403

Description:

Non-profit organization that is "dedicated to building character and self-esteem in young people through involvement in the arts. DREAMS was established because a group of visual and performing artists, child therapists, and concerned citizens believed that all children should have the opportunity to do what comes naturally…create! DREAMS offers programs for children at15 sites throughout the Wilmington area. Through dance, music, painting, and much more, we strive to transcend cultural barriers and emphasize self-discipline and teamwork."

Contact:

Emily Prabhaker, Volunteer Coordinator

Phone:

910.772.1501

Fax:

910.772.1504

Location:

515 Ann Street, Wilmington NC 28402

Description:

"Non-profit organization that . . . serves a broad range of people with disabilities, such as people with cerebral palsy, autism, Spinal Bifida, mental retardation, muscular dystrophy, stroke, spinal cord injuries, head injuries, hearing and visual impairments, and mental health diagnoses."

Contact:

Phone:

910.790.5921

Location:

33 Darlington Ave., Wilmington,  NC 28403

 

Description:

Girls, Inc offers affordable, developmentally appropriate after school, weekend, and summer camp programs designed to teach girls, age 6-18, to be "Strong, Smart and Bold."

Contact:

Debra Cuevas, Volunteer Coordinator

Phone:

910.763.6674

Fax:

910.772.9528

Location:

1502 Castle Street, Wilmington, NC 20401

Instructions:

See the Volunteer Handbook for volunteer guidelines and applications: 

www.girlsincofwilmington.com/Parent_VolunteerHandbook2008.pdf

Description:

Nonprofit organization designed to "teach girls, ages 5-17, the importance of personal responsibility, the value of goal setting, the spirit of teamwork, and the thrill of accomplishment."

Good Shepherd Ministries

Description:

The Outreach Learn to Surf Program provides "charity surf camps for medically fragile and at risk children including those infected with HIV, Autism, and Cerebral Palsy to name but a few." 

Contacts:

Jack Viorel, Wrightsville Beach Camps Director

Kevin Murphy, Carolina Beach Camps Director     

Phone:

910.274.3565 or 910.247.1630

Location:

Wrightsville and Carolina Beaches

 

Description:

Local affiliate of a national award-winning program that teaches at-risk youth advanced carpentry skills. The mission is to help youth "transcend their challenges and grow into responsible, employed, law-abiding citizens."

Contact:

Jeff Citrin, Associate Director 

Phone:

910.763.6001

Location: 

15 South Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

 

Description:

Public school system serving all of New Hanover County

Contact:

Please see the Public School Directory for contact information for individual schools.

Description:

Law enforcement agency of New Hanover County that "patrols the county, investigates crimes, apprehends criminals, and provides custody or control for arrested defendants, both pre-trial and sentenced. The Sheriff is responsible for courtroom security, service of civil process, transportation of prisoners and mental patients, and service of criminal papers."

Contact:

1st Sgt. Fuss

Phone:

910.798.4156

Fax:

910.798.4257

Location:

3950 Juvenile Center Road, Castle Hayne, NC  28429

Description:

One of three North Carolina State Aquariums. 

Contact:

Suzanne Holtzclaw, Volunteer Coordinator

Phone:

910.458.8257, ext. 232

Fax:

910.458.6812

Location:

900 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC 28449

Online Application:

www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=1884663901

Description:

Public school system serving all of Pender County

Contact:

Please see the Public School Directory for contact information for individual schools.

Description:

Contact:

Jonathan Batts, Recreation Supervisor

Phone:

910.341.5876

Fax:

910.341.7854

Location:

302 Willard Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Description:

Program that provides guidance and mentoring to adolescent students. Mission: "To promote measurable success in the urban community thereby enhancing their quality of life and breaking the cycle of social and academic failure.

Contact:

Brandon Hickman, CEO

Phone:

910.228.7381                                

Fax:

910.794.1824

Description:

After school program offered at Wesley Memorial Church.

Contact:

Mae Spencer or Regina Steigerwald

Phone:

910.791.4002

Location:

1401 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403

Description:

Contact:

Phone:

Fax:

Location:

 

Description:

After school program that offers a variety of programs including "after school services that promote self-reliance and healthy lifestyles, through education, mentoring, and advocacy. The mission of WRAAP is to bridge the educational and social gaps that exist amongst our youth, families, and communities." 

Contact:

Joshua Bellamy, Program Director

Phone:

Location:

Description:

Middle and high school mentoring program through CIS (Communities in Schools).

Contacts:

Aaron Williams or Megan Toothman

Phone:

Location