Non-profit work eventually pays for itself. After a few months or years of volunteer work, job applicants can truthfully say they “have experience.” To an employer, non-profit work also means that an applicant has a heart.

What follows is a list of charitable organizations in Greenville, divided up into focus areas. Choose an area that looks particularly interesting, and research the non-profit groups within it.

Children and Youth Services
These organizations focus on families, offering services like counseling for children and parents, foster care placement and youth activities.

     Big Brothers Big Sisters: http://www.bbbs.org
     Boy Scouts of America, Blue Ridge Council: http://www.blueridgecouncil.org

Education
Educational non-profit groups often tutor children, teach adults to read and write, and teach English as a second language to immigrants. Some groups offer vocational training to enable people to find meaningful employment. Non-profit educational museums are listed here.

     The Center for Scholarship Administration: https://www.scholarshipprograms.org
     Communities in Schools of Pitt County: http://www.cispittcounty.org

This is just a sample of what you'll find in the complete Greenville guide.