Volunteer
Are you part of a church or civic group or a corporate workgroup that is interested in volunteering with Monarch? Are you an individual with an interest in helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities or mental illness? Would you like to serve on Monarch’s Board of Directors? We’d love to talk with you. For information on volunteering at Monarch, complete the Volunteer Interest Form and a member of our team will contact you.
Volunteers Needed!
Do you have a special talent or skill that you would like to teach to others? Monarch needs you!
Monarch has 14 day programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across North Carolina and we are actively seeking people who have skills to share.
These are some examples of classes of interest to the individuals supported by Monarch that would translate well to workshops: 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. Complete the Volunteer Interest Form above to learn more!
Volunteer at MCACC
Monarch Creative Arts and Community Center (MCACC) in Southern Pines is seeking volunteers to join the day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Monarch Creative Arts and Community Center offers a nurturing environment that fosters creative expression, community engagement, and relationship development through a wide variety of classes and activities.
Opportunities:
- Companion – Spend time with individuals supported by MCACC 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.
- 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. Available hours are Thursday and Friday from 10 AM – 2 PM.
- 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.
Contact Community Engagement Team Leader, Meagan Maziarski, at [email protected] or (757) 651-2133 to learn more.
Serve on 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. If you have an interest in serving as a member of Monarch’s Board of Directors, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form above or email [email protected] and a member of Board’s membership committee will contact you.
(Pictured are several members of Monarch’s 2023 Board of Directors.)
For information about internship opportunities and academic course credit, email [email protected] or call (704) 986-1505.