Consistant with the Bristol Organizations Mission, Goals and Objectives, this section of our web site is intended to provide a central networking location and an opportunity to create inter-organization partnerships.
If your organization is looking for staff, volunteers, specific skills, project oriented support personnel, items or equipment this site may be the only central non profit location with access to our entire membership and the non profit at large.
You are invited to submit your requirements, job descriptions, requests and/or concerns to Bristol Organiztions via email at info@bristolorganizations.org . We will confirm receipt of your request/posting and contact you if we have any questions or concerns.
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For Volunteers
Here you will find information on finding the right volunteer opportunity. Making the most out of your volunteer activities can be crucial to making a real difference and having a rewarding experience. Many of these resources are written by internationally-recognized volunteerism and volunteer management expert Susan Ellis. (Click on the topic)
Advice for Volunteers
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Independent Living Advocate
Help Wanted
Center for Independent Living seeks two individuals with direct experience with disabilities and an awareness of and interest in disability issues to assist people with disabilities to live independently, for a full-time position in Abingdon, VA, and a part-time position in Bristol, VA. Duties include intakes, peer counseling, advocacy, case management, and community education about disabilities. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Excellent benefits.
Send cover letter and resume to:
AIC, Attn: ILP, 230 Charwood Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210.
For more information about AIC, please visit our website www.aicadvocates.org
Deadline: Friday, August 8, 2008, at 4:30 PM. EOE/Drug-free workplace.
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CASA for Kids, Inc:
new website, new classes forming!
CASA for Kids, Inc. in Bristol, TN has a new site for you to check out:
www.casaforkidsbristol.wordpress.com
We are now forming advocate classes for winter and spring-please visit our website, e-mail us at amycasa@embarqmail.com, or call us at 423-652-1171 if you want to make a powerful difference in a child's life!
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Volunteers Needed
Relay for Life
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature event, bringing communities together in hope, celebration and memory. It is a unique event that offers everyone in the community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. The overnight event remembers those who have lost the fight against cancer and honors those who have survived.
The Relay For Life of Sullivan County is looking for passionate people who would like the opportunity to fight back against a disease that touches everyone in some way. We are looking for dedicated volunteers to serve on the committee that plans the Relay For Life event to take place on June 27 & 28, 2008 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Various positions are available and every person can make a difference in the lives of survivors, patients and their families right here in our area.
For More information about opportunities available and how you can make a difference, please call Amy Hopson at 423.975.0635.
Will you take up the fight?
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Have you always wanted to be a hero?
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Have you always wondered how you could make a difference in your world?
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Do you have approximately ten hours a month to spare?
If so, you can be a hero and make a difference in a child’s life. Every year, more than a million children are abused and neglected. And every year, these children’s futures are put at risk. By standing up for these children and speaking on their behalf, you’ll help ensure that these children find safe, permanent homes – something every child deserves.
Be a hero. Volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and change the world…one child at a time. Call (276) 645-3523. Training classes are forming now.
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Small Miracles Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center, Inc.
1026 Rock Springs Drive,
Kingsport, TN
Small Miracles is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance physical, emotional and cognitive growth of persons with disabilities by means of horseback riding, is looking for volunteers to work with student lessons! No horse experience is necessary. Lessons are Monday through Thursday afternoons and evenings; and Saturday mornings. All lesson volunteers must be 14 years of age or older, not afraid of horses, and able to walk for at least 30 minutes to an hour. Training sessions are on various Saturday mornings and last for approximately two hours. For more information on volunteering, please call the barn at (423) 349-1111 and ask for Mike. Other available volunteer opportunities are barn work and board committees such as funding, PR, etc.
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Would you like to become more involved in the community and learn of resources in the area all at the same time? If so, become a volunteer for Abuse Alternatives Inc. Abuse Alternatives is a domestic violence intervention program in the Bristol area, specializing in assistance, advocacy, counseling, and shelter for survivors of relationship abuse. There are many volunteer opportunities available such as:
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Shelter Monitoring
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Hotline Services
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Children’s Program Support
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Administrative Office Assistance
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Donation Collection
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Grocery and General Shopping
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Client Advocates
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Client Moving Help
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Community Education / Event Coverage
Abuse Alternatives offers volunteer opportunities for groups and individuals. One day or long term projects are available. All necessary training is provided.
If you would like to help survivors of domestic / family violence, contact
Crystal Hutton, Volunteer Coordinator (423) 652-9098
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The YWCA is looking for qualified computer lab instructors. These positions are part time, on an as-needed basis, to include instruction for Windows XP and all Office XP products. Requirements include proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access w/ excellent training/instructor skills, strong presentation skills, classroom delivery, w/ verbal and written communication skills.
Please send your resume to:
YWCA
106 State Street
Bristol, TN 37620
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Healing Hands Health Center, a free clinic providing healthcare to the working uninsured of our community, is looking for volunteers for our dental clinics. We are in need of volunteer dentists, dental assistants and individuals to clean dental instruments.
Dental clinics are held during the day and at night. For more information, please contact Helen Scott, Executive Director, at 423-652-2516.
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District Three Senior Services offers a variety of opportunities for senior citizens who want to remain active in their communities. One of their programs offers both volunteer and paid opportunites to people age 55 and older. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) includes nearly 1,000 members providing valuable commuinty serices in hospotals, libraries, senior centers and other public facilities.
For detailed information about the RSVP program contact Ms. Margaret Roberson, 4453 Lee Hwy, Marion, VA 1-800-541-0933 or email: msroberson@naxs.net
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Free, paid workers for your organization ?? Yep!!
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Employs qualified older workers in part-time, on-the-job training positions , and assigns them to government or private, non-profit organiztions serving the commuinty (501c3 organizations).
Wages and other costs of employing SCSEP participants are paid or by federal grand funds. There is no cost to a participating organization for having and employee assigned to their organization.
The purpose of the program is to offer a "Stepping Stone" back into the workforce. Postions are not meant to be permanent employment. Orgaizations chosen to be "Training Sites" are expected to provide meaningful job skills training to the program participant assigned to them. They are also expected to help and encourage the participant's job search efforts.
Participants undergo assessment, testing and counseling while on in the program. Every effort is made to match the participatant and the organizatioin as closely as possible. The Senior Employment Program covers: Bristol, Galax, Abingdon, Marion, Wytheville and Grayson, Carroll, Washington, Bland, Smyth adn Wythe counties.
To find out more about this program, contact Ms. Judy Rhea, Personal Manager, District-Three Government Cooperative, 4453 Lee highway, Marion, VA 24354, 1-800-541-0933 or email jrhea@smyth.net
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