PEOPLE CONNECTING TO PEOPLE FOR THE GOOD OF ALL.

Mission Statement: The mission of the Stokes Volunteer Center is to mobilize people and resources that provide for the development, organization and promotion of volunteerism in Stokes County, NC. The goal of the Stokes Volunteer Center is to match community members with service opportunities to enhance the quality of life in Stokes County.

Urgent Volunteer needs:

COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT: Healthy Carolinians is sponsoring a county survey to assess the health needs and  health status of Stokes County.  On August 21, 22 and 23 -they need 10 teams of 2 people per team (20) to go door to door and take the survey.  If you can help with this, please let us know ASAP!   posted 5/15/08 contact Angie Cullen or Becky Wood 593-5370.

DAN RIVER ART MARKET   of Stokes Arts Council  needs volunteers from 10am-2pm to help "run the store".  Please contact Sharon Williams @ 593-8159 . updated 5/15/08

 IMPORTANT NEWS & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES can be found for the Stokes Arts Council by finding their newsletter on line ....www.stokesarts@co.stokes.nc.us

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Be sure to check out the "news" section- Dan River  Mommies & Stokes Mental Health Coordinator

The Stokes County Arts Council will sponsor Summer Art Camps for students (ages 7-18) July 14-18 and again

July 21-25.  Both camps will be held at MountOliveElementary School in King.  Registrations are now being taken. Space is limited, so call now to reserve a space for your student.  For more detailed information and to make reservations call The Stokes County Arts Council 593-8159.

                                    $55.00 per student per week – Visual Art Camp

                                    $75.00 per student per week – Drama Camp

LADYBUGS & ALL ABOUT RESPECT YOUTH PROJECT: JUNE 25, 9-4, KING FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH - FUN, RECREATION, FOOD, SPECIAL EVENTS, THINGS TO THINK ABOUT - CONTACT SUSAN MAXEY FOR MORE INFO  983-8643

 

For other current needs see Volunteer Opportunities.

Coming Up 

Stokes Partnership for Children

Community Information

June 26: 

KidSource Child Care Resource and Referral, a program of Stokes Partnership for Children is offering training on “Every Child Ready to Read: Early Literacy for Early Talkers (Newborn to 2 year olds)”. This training will provide parents and child care professionals with activities and strategies to improve literacy and language skills in children.  Harriett Childress, Literacy Outreach Specialist and Gretchen Parker, assistant Librarian from King Public Library will be presenting from 6:30 until 8:30pm at Stokes Partnership for Children. There is no charge for parents, families, grandparents and foster parents for attending the training.   There is a five dollar fee for child care providers.  Division of Child Development (DCD) credits will be given.  A meal will be provided, but Child care will not be available during this training.  Registration is required!  Contact KidSource Child Care Resource and Referral staff at 336-985-2676 or 800-559-5606 or www.stokespfc.com for more information. 

 

July10:

KidSource Child Care Resource and Referral, a program of Stokes Partnership for Children is offering training on “Helping Child Care Professionals understand Autism”.   Sheryl Grace, Forsyth Technical Community College Instructor will be presenting from 6:30 until 8:30pm at Stokes partnership for Children. This training will provide strategies and activities to assist with daily routines and transitions in the classroom. There is no charge for parents, families, grandparents and foster parents for attending the training.   There is a five dollar fee for child care providers.  Division of Child Development (DCD) credits will be given.  A meal will be provided, but Child care will not be available during this training.  Registration is required!  Contact KidSource Child Care Resource and Referral staff at 336-985-2676 or 800-559-5606 or www.stokespfc.com for more information. 

July 24: Kid Source Child Care Resource and Referral, a program of Stokes Partnership for Children is offering training on “Every Child Ready to Read: Early Literacy for Pre-Readers (4 & 5 year olds)” This training will provide parents and child care professionals with activities and strategies to improve literacy and language skills in children.  Harriett Childress, Literacy Outreach Specialist and Gretchen Parker, assistant Librarian from King Public Library will be presenting from 6:30 until 8:30pm at Stokes Partnership for Children.  There is no charge for parents, families, grandparents and foster parents for attending the training.   There is a five dollar fee for child care providers.  Division of Child Development (DCD) credits will be given.  A meal will be provided, but Child care will not be available during this training.  Registration is required!  Contact KidSource Child Care Resource and Referral staff at 336-985-2676 or 800-559-5606 or www.stokespfc.com for more information.  

KidSource Child Care Resource and Referral, a program of Stokes Partnership for Children is offering training on “Helping Child Care Professionals understand Autism”.   Sheryl Grace, Forsyth Technical Community College Instructor will be presenting from 6:30 until 8:30pm at Stokes partnership for Children. This training will provide strategies and activities to assist with daily routines and transitions in the classroom. There is no charge for parents, families, grandparents and foster parents for attending the training.   There is a five dollar fee for child care providers.  Division of Child Development (DCD) credits will be given.  A meal will be provided, but Child care will not be available during this training.  Registration is required!  Contact KidSource Child Care Resource and Referral staff at 336-985-2676 or 800-559-5606 or www.stokespfc.com for more information. 

Ongoing:

NOW ENROLLING for 2008-2009 School Year:  FREE Preschool for 4 year olds- Stokes  Partnership for Children collaborates with community agencies to administer the More at Four Program designed to give 4 year old children a high quality early childhood education at no cost to the parents.  Eligible children must turn 4 years old on or before August 31st.  Priority is given to children not presently in childcare, children from low-income families, children with special needs, children who are limited or non English speaking and children whose parent/legal guardian is an active duty member of the military or National Guard or a Reserve Unit of the armed forces.  Call Shannon Cox at 336-985-2676 or 800-559-5606 or www.stokespfc.com for more information.

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Ongoing:

NOW ENROLLING for 2008-2009 School Year:  FREE Preschool for 4 year olds- Stokes  Partnership for Children collaborates with community agencies to administer the More at Four Program designed to give 4 year old children a high quality early childhood education at no cost to the parents.  Eligible children must turn 4 years old on or before August 31st.  Priority is given to children not presently in childcare, children from low-income families, children with special needs, children who are limited or non English speaking and children whose parent/legal guardian is an active duty member of the military or National Guard or a Reserve Unit of the armed forces.  Call Shannon Cox at 336-985-2676 or 800-559-5606 or www.stokespfc.com for more information.