Shepherd's Center

Greensboro, North Carolina

Older adults helping each other pursue independent and active lives of quality, enriched and supported by learning and service activities in caring fellowship.

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Phone: 336-378-0766

Shepherd's Center
302 W Market St
Room 103
Greensboro
NC 27401

 

 
 

SERVICES

Shepherd's Wheels

Non-medical transportation provided by volunteers
Over 45 volunteers provide trips to over 130 individuals
Assistance provided in Greensboro only
rips must be no more than 2 hours
3-day notice required
trip allowed per week

Tax Counselors

In partnership with IRS and AARP, 7 tax counselors are trained by the IRS to provide free income tax assistance in completion of simple tax forms
Filing can be done electronically
Appointments are scheduled at the Shepherd's Center office Monday through Thursday, beginning the first of February and continuing until April 15

VCR-DVD Tutor

Volunteer assistance is provided for operation of VCR and DVD
In-home instruction

Home Handymen

Volunteer assistance with minor home repairs
Materials provided by home owner
Repairs can range from rewiring a light fixture to replacing the plunger in the toilet to adjusting a door for locks and closures
No outside work done

CarePartners

Partnership with Adult Center for Enrichment
Trained volunteers provide 3 hrs. weekly of respite for caregivers
Care teams help in spreading the volunteer responsibilities
Congregational designs can be created to meet individual care needs

Leadership Volunteers

Assist in all administrative and programmatic work - office staff and program/service coordinators
Assist in the quarterly newsletter mailing
Assist with fund raising and the golf tournament
Serve as sponsor representatives to over 35 congregations
Trustees - have primary responsibility for all aspects of the organization

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