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A Helping Hand
1777 Fordham Blvd, Suite 202-2
Chapel Hill, NC
http://www.ahelpinghandnc.org
About the agency: The mission of A Helping Hand is to serve older adults and individuals with disabilities so they may maintain their independence as long as possible. A Helping Hand addresses the increasing needs of older adults who need escorted transportation to appointments, help with errands, meal preparation, medication reminders, and light housekeeping.
Internship Description: Projects include volunteer recruitment, nurturing, and special event planning, including:
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learning more about the needs of older adults by providing direct care
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gaining an understanding of a non-profit organization
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assisting with coordination of Valentine “Delivery and Serenade”
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expanding organizational capacity by recruiting more volunteers
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growing personally and professionally.
Skills Needed: Computer literacy. Willingness to learn aspects of non-profit work, including grant research and writing.
Majors of Interest: Human Services, Health Care, Public Relations, Business
Transportation Needed: Car and clean driving record [past 3 years]
To obtain contact information for the current Internships Chair, please refer to the APPLES' Organizers directory.
Questions, comments? Email us at apples@unc.edu
