Since August 2009, Communities In Schools of Brunswick County (CIS) volunteers have logged over 4,000 hours of one-on-one time with more than 1,200 students through the Adopt A School and Volunteer Program. CIS works with Brunswick County Schools to enhance the quality of education by bring the community and its resources directly to the student.

CIS is looking for more members of the community to get involved, volunteer their time and share their talents. The first step to becoming a volunteer is to attend one of CIS’s two-hour volunteer orientations, which are offered at various schools throughout the coming weeks.

During orientation, potential volunteers will learn more about specific ways of volunteering, communication skills, school rules and policies for volunteers. Each potential volunteer is also required to complete an application and a criminal background check.

Upcoming orientations:

• Southport Elementary, Monday January 11, 8:30
• Union Elementary, Thursday, January 14, 8:45
• Belville Elementary, Thursday, January 21, 9:30
• Bolivia Elementary, Tuesday, January 26, 8:30
• Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary, Thursday, January 28, 9:30
• Virginia Williamson Elementary, Tuesday, February 2, 8:30
• Town Creek Elementary, Wednesday, February 10, 9:30

For more information call Linda Rumsey, CIS Adopt A School and Volunteer Director, at 754-9536.