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Volunteer Services

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Interested in volunteering or need volunteer help,

visit 1-800-Volunteer to find out how to connect.

Or use our search feature below to find local volunteer opportunities.

The NCCS Volunteer Resource Center strives to enhance the quality of life in Newaygo County by promoting and supporting volunteerism. We are conveners for the community, catalysts for social action and key local resources for volunteer involvement. We bring people and community needs together through a range of programs and services based upon community needs, and other factors.

GOALS

• Promote consistent, coordinated volunteer services throughout the community.

• Discover, recruit, train and refer volunteers.

• Promote collaboration and shared projects throughout the community by linking resources.

• Link individuals, service providers, volunteers, and resources through a comprehensive database.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Medical Reserve Corps

The mission of the Medical Reserve Corps of Newaygo County is to be the catalyst for trained medical and supportive service volunteers to serve Newaygo County when disasters or emergencies strike.

The MRC consists of medical, health-related and other professionals designed to supplement local emergency plans and resources already in place in Newaygo County.

All members of the community are encouraged to volunteer their skills and training. Volunteers may include, but are not limited to:

• Practicing, Retired, or otherwise Employed Health Professionals
  including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, nursing assistants, veterinarians, respiratory therapists and others

• Public and Mental Health Professionals
  including epidemiologists and health educators

• Others with Essential Emergency Response Skills
  including social workers, interpreters, chaplains and support staff

• Administrative and Support Staff
  including, community members without medical training in order to assist with administrative, transportation, and other essentail support functions

Be a local hero! Join the MRC of Newaygo County -

Call - (231) 924-0641 or 1-800-379-0221

Email - info@nccsweb.org

Web - Sign-up at www.1-800-volunteer.org. You'll receive registration materials and additional information after signing up to volunteer.

Brochure - Download it here! (2.5 mb file)

Project Literacy

Where words have new meaning. Offers free confidential, one-on-one tutoring in basic reading and writing skills for adults.

A trained tutor will meet with the adult on a regular basis in a quiet, convenient location at a time that fits their schedules using Project Literacy support materials or community resources.

The goal of Project Literacy is to ensure that all Newaygo County adults with literacy issues have access to services that will help them gain basic skills necessary for success in the workplace, family and community.

Project Literacy receiving funding from the Fremont Area Community Foundation, through the Amazing X Charitable Fund and a special endowment, local donors and other grants. Download the Project Literacy brochure here! (3.5 mb file)

Citizen Corps of Newaygo County

Volunteer Placement/Support

Volunteer Management Training

Service Learning

                 NCCS - 6308 S. Warner Ave - PO Box 149 - Fremont, MI 49412

                 (231) 924-0641 phone - (231) 924-5594 fax - info@nccsweb.org