Get Involved

Companion – Spend time with individuals supported one-on-one during mealtime or classes, providing companionship and socialization. No experience is required, but interaction with individuals who have disabilities is preferred. Hours are scheduled based on availability.

Special Interest Activities – These are some examples of activities that may be of interest to the individuals supported by Monarch: arts and crafts, balloon artistry, baking and food preparation, light exercise, face painting, health and nutrition, music, needlepoint, sewing, story-telling and yoga. One-time and on-going volunteer opportunities are available.

Art Gallery Attendant – Help organize the art gallery by placing price tags and artist biography tags on pottery pieces, assisting customers with purchases, and bagging items. You may also support individuals in completing these tasks. No experience is required, though interaction with individuals who have disabilities is preferred.

Exercise Class Leader – Plan and lead a group exercise class, adjusting the intensity to suit participants’ abilities and providing encouragement throughout. Experience in leading exercise classes is preferred, along with interaction with individuals who have disabilities. Hours are scheduled based on availability.

Art Class Leader – Plan and lead an art class of your choice, encouraging creativity and uniqueness in the individuals supported. Coordinate with the Team Lead on necessary supplies. Art class leading experience is preferred, and interaction with individuals who have disabilities is advantageous. Hours are scheduled based on availability.

Monarch’s Board of Directors – Leaders from all sectors and from across the state and region are needed to help guide Monarch’s strategic direction as a leading provider of behavioral health services. The Board meets quarterly and member are engaged in activities throughout the year.

Human Rights Committees – Monarch has four Human Rights Committees made up of families and community volunteers with an interest in the rights of persons with disabilities. The committees, based in Winston-Salem, Rockingham, New Bern and Albemarle, meet virtually each quarter to review all practices that may restrict personal freedoms including the use of behavioral programming, use of medications, violations of rights and the use of restrictive interventions.