LUMBEE TRIBE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Mission Statement:

The mission of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina VOLUNTEER PROGRAM is to enhance the lives of our fellow tribal members, through various programs such as:  Tribal Boys & Girls Clubs, Elder Services, Enrollment, Veterans Affairs, Energy Assistance, Housing, Research and Compliance and Vocational Rehabilitation.  We will strive to help develop integrity, dependability and a lasting relationship through community outreach.

Final Goal:

The final goal of the Tribal Volunteer Program is to provide an opportunity for Tribal members to contribute to the betterment of their community creating a sense of ownership and enhanced Tribal pride and participation.

Lumbee Tribe Volunteer Program

Requirements

• Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age
• All applicants must submit an application, complete with personal references to be verified by the volunteer coordinator. 
• All applicants must participate in an initial interview with the volunteer coordinator.
• All volunteers are subject to a criminal background check.
• All applicants are required to complete volunteer training/orientation as required before site placement and sign a job description.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Tribal Boys & Girls Clubs
• Elder Services
• Enrollment
• Veterans Affairs
• Energy Assistance
• Housing
• Research and Compliance
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Tribal Events
• Tribal Advocacy

Your Talents and Skills Are Needed
 Become a Tribal Volunteer. Your experience can have a meaningful impact on our program and the lives of Tribal members.

 Reasons to join the Tribal Volunteer Team

• Make a difference in your Community
• Positively impact others lives
• Develop and share professional skills
• Improve communication and interpersonal skills
• Educate the public
• Meet new people
• Develop a greater knowledge and understanding of Tribal programs
• Be part of a DYNAMIC TEAM.

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School is almost in session, how can you help disadvantaged youth?

            (July 2010) The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Volunteer Program has begun its 1st Annual School Supply Drive at various drop-off sites continuing until 5 p.m. on Monday, August 23, 2010.
            Throughout the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s four-county service area there are tribal students within the public school system that are economically disadvantaged. They do not have the necessary school supplies required for learning to ensure a successful school year. According to the Tribal Volunteer Program, the average cost of school supplies per child is about $50.00, which does not include the cost of replacing supplies throughout the year or the advanced high tech calculators required by most high schools.
            Items needed for each student include: clear or mesh back packs, #2 pencils, pens, loose-leaf paper, five subject spiral notebooks, pocket folders, crayons, color pencils, composition notebooks, highlighters, hand sanitizer, Kleenex and 2-inch three-ring binders. “I am asking for churches to get involved as well by gathering supplies and assisting in identifying tribal youth in need,” stated Tribal Volunteer Program Coordinator Morgan Hunt-Warriax.
            The following locations have been designated as drop-off sites: the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Housing Complex, First Nation Boys & Girls Club, Pembroke Boys & Girls Club, Hoke County Boys & Girls Club, Fuller’s BBQ in Lumberton, Cyna’s Jewelry, First Bank and New Century Bank in Pembroke. “If someone is willing to donate school items, I am more than willing to pick-up if they cannot travel to a drop-off site,” said Hunt-Warriax. These sites are identifiable by the event posters attached to bins and baskets inside the locations.
            At the conclusion of the School Supply Drive the Tribal Volunteer Program will be distributing the donated items to the children who have been identified with the greatest need within the tribal territory. If you have any questions or need more information on this function please contact, Morgan Hunt Warriax at 910-522-5463.

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Worthy of a Wish (WOW) Project

Mission statement
The mission of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Worthy of a Wish Project is to honor and enrich the lives of deserving tribal members through good deeds and wish granting celebrations that unite generations. Our vision is to make our tribal community a nicer place to live.

Wish Recipient Requirements

• Member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina
• Demonstrate financial need
• Documented history of giving back to the community
• Must be cognitively, emotionally and physically capable of communicating and experiencing the wish

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All requirements must be met. Proof of age and tribal membership are conditions of this application and must be forwarded with the completed wish application. Other documentation will be requested if needed. ***Special cases may be waivered. 

Restrictions on Types of Wishes

WOW Project grants qualify wishes as funding and resources are available. LTNC reserves the right to deny requests for any purpose in conflict with the
project mission. LTNC will deny the following types of wishes:

• political or legal in nature
• housing
• bill payments or requests for  cash
• medical items including surgery or pharmaceutical items
• physical assets including houses, autos, boats, planes, etc.
• dangerous in nature

Make a difference.
Make a donation. Volunteer.

 Your donations will be used for basic needs, comfort items, living life to the fullest, veterans’ wishes or last wishes. Or you may specifically indicate how you want your contributions used. -Application(.pdf)- *Adobe Reader maybe required to view and print .To download the free software, click here.

Reasons to Volunteer or Donate

• Make a difference in your Community
• Positively impact others lives
• Self-Satisfaction
• Build resume and/or for Scholarship purposes
• Educate the public
• Meet new people
• Be part of a DYNAMIC TEAM. 

The final goal of the Tribal Volunteer Program is to provide an opportunity for Tribal members to contribute to the betterment of their community creating a sense of ownership and enhanced Tribal pride and participation. -Application(.pdf)- *Adobe Reader maybe required to view and print .To download the free software, click here.

We are celebrating the lives of deserving tribal
members and making their dreams come true.

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Lumbee Tribe WOW Overview

Lumbee Volunteer describes WOW Project

Teen IMPACT….Community Service Club for Teenagers

Mission Statement
Teen IMPACT promotes personal development through youth volunteerism. Our non-school based volunteer club, engages tribal youth ages 13-18 in meaningful community services, while enriching the understanding through peer support, mentoring, and service learning. 

Plan & Description
Teen Impact is a tribal based community service club for teenage members of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.  The Volunteer Program of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina assists and mentors the teen volunteer as he/she donates service hours to a community cause of their choice.

Teen Impact is not for all teens who want to volunteer.  It is for all teens who want to make a difference through volunteering.  To truly make a difference, volunteers need to be committed to their volunteer service, and be willing to invest their time to make a change in the lives of people who need their help. 

The Volunteer Program of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will expand, develop and maintain strong relationships with community organizations that need volunteers and especially like to include teenagers in their important work.  Teen Impact 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 transportation is available.

How to Join
Joining Teen Impact will take some thought.  The teens of the Club will be committed to the motto...Deeds Not Words.  They put kind thoughts and concerns for others into actions that truly make a difference.  If you are a person that is ready to sacrifice time for a good cause then Teen Impact wants to talk to you.  Teen Impact is limited to teens age 13-18. 

We recognize that many teens are asked to perform community service work to qualify for grades, credit, National Honor Society, and better positioning for college acceptances and scholarships.  Being a part of Teen Impact goes far beyond "getting hours".  Teens that join the Club have a driving passion to help others that is not limited by an hour requirement.  They are the best and most dedicated of teen volunteers.  Does this describe you?  Do you have the right stuff to belong?

The first step to being part of Teen Impact is to check it out.  The Tribal Volunteer Coordinator can schedule an interview for you (parent welcome), which will help you gather information about the club and learn about different types of volunteer opportunities that might be available near you.  Each teen selects an area where they would like to donate their time.  Some of the teens volunteer with tribal government & organizations, disabled teens, abandoned animals, senior citizens, hospitals, medically fragile children, disadvantaged youth, homeless shelter, food banks, women support groups, and many others.

Funding
There is no fee for joining and he/she is not obligated to stay with the club if they determine that it is not for them.
It is funded totally by individuals, foundations, companies and organizations that believe in the importance of youth volunteerism. 

It is the hope of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina that Teen Impact Alumni will go on to make a lifelong commitment to volunteerism, philanthropy and making a difference in our tribal community.  Teen Impact is a youth volunteer movement that is teen driven, meaning that the teens make all the decisions regarding policies, procedures and traditions of the club. 

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Tribal Volunteer Coordinator
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina
P.O. Box 2709
6984 NC Hwy. 711 West
Pembroke, NC 28372
910-522-5463