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(June 2010) The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Volunteer Program is expanding to develop and maintain strong relationships with community organizations that need volunteers and especially like to include teenagers in their important work.
Teen IMPACT, the newly organized program for youth ages 13 through 18, will be gearing up to recruit not only youth but organizations and business as well. It will help each teen member to connect with a good cause, while taking into consideration the time and location of the community service, in order that it fits their schedule and to ensure that transportation is available. “This program will be funded totally by individuals, foundations, companies and organizations that believe in the importance of youth volunteerism,” commented Volunteer Program Director Morgan Hunt Warriax.
Each teen selects an area where they would like to donate their time; some will volunteer with the tribal government, local companies, disabled teens, abandoned animals, senior citizens, hospitals, medically fragile children, disadvantaged youth, homeless shelter, food banks, women support groups, and many others. According to the Volunteer Program, Teen IMPACT is a youth volunteer movement that is teen driven, meaning that the teens make all of the decisions regarding policies, procedures and traditions of the club. “Community service is important during these years because of grades, credit, better positioning for college acceptances and scholarships,” continued Hunt Warriax.
There is no deadline required for joining and interested individuals may come by the office to speak with Morgan Hunt Warriax Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. “I think it is a wonderful opportunity for organizations, companies or individuals to give to our youth in a way that doesn't cost a dime,” responded Hunt Warriax. If you are a person that is ready to sacrifice time for a good cause then Teen Impact wants to talk to you. For more information please call Morgan Hunt Warriax at 910-522-5463 or email her at mhunt@lumbeetribe.com.
CONTACT:
Kendra Danielle Chavis, Public Affairs Specialist
Office: 910.522.2187
Email: kdchavis@lumbeetribe.com |
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