Governor's One-on-One Volunteer Program Governor's One-on-One Volunteer Program is part of a State-wide initiative that has promoted the development of adult volunteer programs in this county since 1984.
We create friendships. Friendships between adult volunteers and youth who want and need an adult's caring, teaching, and sharing. We match a caring and supportive adult friend with a troubled youth who needs encouragement and special direction while growing up. The overall goals of our program are to help youth become responsible, contributing members of the community, to help them better cope with negative situations, and give them a sense of belonging, self-esteem and love!
WHO ARE THE YOUTH?
Boys and girls ages 6-17. Youth who may be experiencing difficulties at home, in school, or in the community. Referrals are from juvenile court, law enforcement, schools, or community agencies.
WHO ARE THE VOLUNTEERS?
Men and women 18 years and older. They are patient, mature, and dependable adults desiring to help a youth redirect his/her life. They are to commit to spending 2 hours of quality time per week with the youth for 1 year. Volunteers must fill out an applications, provide references, and a criminal background check will be done.
Other assistances that may be needed is: providing transportation, tutoring, teaching a skill or hobby, fundraising, professional services, tickets and/or discounts for youth activities and their volunteers.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call (910) 893-3101 to request a application. | 
