Listing of volunteer possibilities at NCBC

1. WEST HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL - West Harrison High School is in need of five volunteers to assist in proctoring and monitoring
the hallways during the next administration of the Mississippi SATP tests March 19, 20, 21, 22 and 25. Volunteers are asked to report
to West Harrison High School, 10399 County Farm Road, Gulfport at 7:15 am each day. Testing will be complete no later than 3 p.m.
Please contact Julie Hadley, jhadley@harrison.k12.ms.us if you can support this request.
PASS CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades K-5), 270 West Second Street, Pass Christian is asking for five volunteers to
help out with Field Day, March 22, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Volunteers will be asked to reorganize/refill stations between class visits If you
are interested in volunteering, please contact Stacy S. Necaise, School Counselor, 228-452-5200 or email snecaise@pc.k12.ms.us
ELTON JOHN CONCERT - The Seabee Ball Committee is looking for 40 volunteers to support the Elton John Concert March 30 at
the Coast Coliseum. If you are interested, please contact LTJG Matt Catanese, at matthew.catanese@navy.mil or 228-822-5439.
ART IN THE PASS - Approximately 25 volunteers are needed for Art in the Pass April 5 - 7 at the War Memorial Park. Art in the
Pass is a not-for-profit organization; made possible through the hard work and dedication of volunteers. Volunteers are asked to
work two hour shifts. Work includes setting up booths, carrying sound equipment, setting up tables/chairs/displays, park
maintenance, handing out program pamphlets, working with food vendors, and selling tickets for water and other beverages.
Volunteers are needed April 5 from 11 am - 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you are interested,
please contact Ernestine Allison, 228-216-5741.
2013 ZOMBIE RUN - Ten volunteers are needed for the 2013 Zombie Run April 6, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Harrison County
Fairgrounds. All proceeds raised during the race will help cover the cost of surgery for 15 children in need of cleft lip and palate
repairs. The Zombie Run is new to the coast, but has been held in numerous cities throughout the United States. Although there is a
lot of fun and play throughout the race/obstacle course, the benefits are life changing. If you are interested in volunteering, please
contact kirsty_cullumber@navyfederal.org, or stop by the Orange Grove Navy Federal Credit Union branch located in the Crossroads
Shopping Plaza to sign up.
GULFPORT CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, 1310 42nd Ave, Gulfport is asking for 10 proctor/hall monitors April 10, from 7:30 - 11:30
a.m. If you can help, please contact Erwin Gilliam, Guidance Counselor, 228-870-1020
SMOKIN’ THE SOUND & SMOKIN’ THE LAKE - Smokin’ the Sound, April 26 - 28 and Smokin’ the Lake, May 4 - 5, are returning to
the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Race organizers are asking for volunteers to sell and attach wrist bands to event spectators, director
spectators to viewing areas and perform other volunteer services. Volunteers will be provided with a meal. If you would like to
volunteer, please contact Chief Ryan Wilber at ryan.wilber@navy.mil or stop by the NCBC Public Affairs Office, building 1, room 205,
no later than March 30 to sign up for a shift.
ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY - Orange Grove Elementary, 11391 Old Highway 49, Gulfport is in need of six volunteers May 1, to
serve as test proctors and 35 volunteers, May 14, 15 and 16 to serve as proctors. Volunteers are asked to report to the school by
7:30 a.m. If you are interested, please contact Stephanie Schepens, 228-365-0204 for more information.
LONG BEACH ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL SEEKS MENTORS - Long Beach Alternative School on Old Pass Road in Long Beach is
looking for mentors for three high school girls and four high school boys. Mentor duties will include providing direction on
assignments, increasing personal accountability and other life skills. Please call Michelle Harrison at 228-865-1956 if you are
interested.
WOOLMARKET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEEKS MENTORS – Woolmarket Elementary School on John Lee Road in Biloxi is looking
for mentors for their male students as they prepare for middle school. Please contact Shirley Hardman at 228-392-5640 for more
information or to volunteer.
COAST SALVATION ARMY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS - Volunteers are need for various projects throughout the year. Contact Shawna
Tatge for info, Shawna_Tatge@uss.salvationarmy.org
DRIFTWOOD NURSING HOME – Want to make a difference in the life of the elderly then volunteer with Driftwood Nursing Home
located right outside the Broad Avenue gate. The contact for this volunteer opportunity is Christina at 228-243-3421.
USO GULF COAST - Get involved with USO Gulf Coast. Thanks to dedicated volunteers, our USO Gulf Coast Centers operate to
provide a place to unwind, to connect to families back home or whatever else is needed to ease the burden. Even if you are not able
to volunteer on a regular basis, our local USO Gulf Coast Centers often have programs and events that need your support. Interested
in becoming a USO volunteer? Simply visit usovolunteer.org to submit a volunteer interest form.