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When we look in Revelations 21, which tells us about things that are yet to come, we see the New Jerusalem, and we discover something
strange. God's future redeemed world and universe is depicted as a city! In the midst of the city is a crystal river, and on each side
of the river is the Tree of Life, bearing fruit and leaves which heal the nations of all their wounds and the effects of sin. This city is
the Garden of Eden, remade. The City is the fulfilment of the purposes of the Eden of God. We began in a garden but will end in a city;
God's purpose for humanity is urban!
This is why at 1.21 Church we love the city. We moved to the heart of the downtown in order to live our life as a church amidst the life
of the city! We desire to see positive change in the people of Winston-Salem both spiritually and physically. This is why we work
alongside the following organizations that are already making a difference here.
We encourage you to contact these groups and offer your time and strength as part of the way we love our city.
To set up a group to volunteer together, contact community@121church.org.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
is looking for caring adult mentors to work with the more than 100 youngsters from single-parent homes who are on a
waiting list for a Big Brother or Big Sister.
Contact (336) 724-7993
- The Children's Home
needs volunteers to mentor youth and families, to help children with homework, take teens on outings, and help parent with household
management. Volunteers must be willing to work with difficult behavioral and emotional issues. Training is provided.
Contact Linda Coleman (336) 721-7699
www.tchome.org
- Children's Museum of Winston-Salem
is looking for volunteers to assist in various functions within the museum. Flexible weekday and weekend hours. Volunteer trainings
are held at 4pm the second Friday of each month.
Contact Director of Guest Services (336) 723-9111 x205
- The Children's Theater of Winston-Salem
is looking for volunteers to help usher morning, noon, and evening performances on weekdays and some weekends. Volunteers are welcome
to bring their children, seat availability permitting. A good activity for home-schooling families.
Contact Karen McHugh (336) 725-4531
- The Special Children's School
needs volunteers to assist teachers in the classroom with typical and special-needs children. The children range from 8 weeks to 5
years of age. The school is open from 7:30am until 6:00pm Monday through Friday. Volunteers must be at least 13.
Contact Fran Harrington (336) 924-9309
specialchildrensschool.org
- The Aging Resources Dept. of Senior Services, Inc.
needs SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) Support Partners. All SHIIP volunteers are trained by the NC Dept
of Insurance, and assist Medicare beneficiaries with questions related to Medicare benefits.
Contact Sally McLeod (336) 721-6910
www.seniorservicesinc.org
- The Shepherd's Center of Kernersville
needs volunteers for office transportation, drivers to take seniors to medical appointments, and help wiht minor home repairs and
maintenance.
Contact (336) 996-7051 or (336) 996-6696
- Southfork
is a non-profit senior-living community, and needs volunteers to help with resident activities and daily living.
Contact Ann Slater (336) 768-8828
- Adopt a Flower Bed
is looking for volunteers to adopt city right-of-way flower and plant beds. The group must commit to helping plant flowers, spreading
mulch, weeding, and keeping the bed clean. All supplies will be provided, as well as a sign with the group's name.
Contact George Stilphen (336) 727-8013
- Adopt a Park
is looking for volunteers to adopt parks in Winston-Salem and clean them up on a regular basis. All supplies will be provided and a
sign with the group's name will be installed.
Contact George Stilphen or Kittie Mattox (336) 727-8013
- Adopt a Stream
is looking for volunteers to commit to two stream clean-ups per year, for two years. All supplies including bags, gloves, reports,
safety vests, and educational materials will be provided.
Contact (336) 747-6960
- Adopt a Street
is looking for volunteers to adopt a stretch of city street or streets. The group must commit to cleaning up their street at least
every two months. All supplies will be provided, as well as a sign with the group's name.
Contact George Stilphen (336) 727-8013
- Bethesda Center for the Homeless
coordinates programs for homeless persons and provides services including basic needs, individual case management, education,
spiritual guidance, information, and referral. Services include need assessment, goal development, referral, and follow-up.
Contact (336) 722-9951
- Family Services Shelter
PO Box 604 Winston-Salem, NC 27102
Contact (910) 724-3979 or Hotline/Crisis (910) 723-8125
- Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County
Contact Laurie Williams (336) 765-8854
- Rescue Mission
needs help with the following:
1) Sorting Donated Food Items All the food items must be sorted and stored in barrels. We can take groups of up to 10-12 people
at a time to complete this.
2) Serving Holiday Meals Special meals are served to our residents on Thanksgiving and Christmas day. We can use 10 people to
help with each of these meals each year.
3) Pick up Food Donations We could use help to pick up donations from various locations and deliver them back to the Mission. Up
to 10-12 people divided into several groups may be used to help pick up donated food.
Contact Chris Hill (336) 723-1848
www.wsrescue.org
- Samaritan Ministries
needs volunteers for the following:
1) Shelter Teams Church groups provide our major source of overnight shelter teams throughout the year. Civic, social, and
corporate groups are encouraged to sign up teams of 6 overnight volunteers to staff the shelter. This is a great team building exercise
while helping others.
2) Special Projects The Soup Kitchen and Inn always need extra helping hands to keep the building and surrounding area clean.
Special Project teams help with the "deep cleaning" that we're unable to tackle during the week.
Contact volunteer@triadbiz.rr.com (336) 748-1962
- Triad Information Reading Services
needs volunteers to read newspapers, magazines, and books to people who are unable to read. Volunteers are also needed to help with
mailings, fundraising, and other administrative duties.
Contact (336) 758-6011
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