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NCADD’s involvement in the community frequently requires the services of volunteers. Whether providing coverage at a health fair, awareness exhibit or assisting with material in our Resource Center, volunteers are an integral part of the services we provide to the community.
Why Volunteer
Are you looking for new experiences? Do you want to meet new people? Are you looking for a way to spend your spare time? Are you looking to make a difference in your comunity? Then Friends of NCADD is for you!
The Friends of NCADD help out in a fun and relaxed atmosphere … and their work never goes unrecognized! Opportunities are flexible to an individual's schedules and abilities. Volunteers work side-by-side with staff that cares about them and the community. Make a worthwhile commitment, change your community, and have fun while you're at it.
If you would like to make a difference in your community, volunteer with NCADD Middlesex.
Volunteer Opportunities
What would you like to do?
- Work at health fairs and exhibits
- Prepare literature for distribution
- Act as a librarian in our Resource Center
- Deliver materials to our satellite sites
- Data entry
- Participate on committees
- Stuff and stamp envelopes for mailings
- Write articles for our newsletters
- Assist in set up and clean up at special events
- Take photographs at agency events
- Implement public relations efforts
- Participate in presentations
- Collect drug and alcohol related articles from local newspapers and the web for distribution to staff
- Provide transportation to and from events
- And more!!!
Rights and Responsibilities
Friends of NCADD are of all ages and from all walks of life. As a volunteer, you will meet new people, make a difference in your community, and feel a sense of accomplishment while having fun. NCADD volunteers can choose from a number of tasks that best fit their interests, capabilities, and schedule. When choosing a volunteer opportunity, you have the right to receive:
- A description of the volunteer responsibilities, time commitment, training, and supervision
- Information about the organization, its mission, and program plans
- Placement in an assignment suitable to your interests and abilities
When choosing a volunteer opportunity, you have the responsibility to:
- Be open about your preferences, skills, and availability
- Share relevant medical or physical information about yourself
- Understand the volunteer opportunity and organization prior to beginning in the position
- Share your expectations of the opportunity and also understand the organization's expectations of you
If you would like to make a difference in your community, volunteer with NCADD Middlesex.
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