The Chamber of Commerce is in the process of compiling a Get a L.I.F.E. Volunteer/Speakers Bureau as a resource for educators of the Asheboro City and Randolph County Schools. These speakers would be asked to come into the classroom to help present on certain topics to help connect learning to real world experiences. Those participating will decide how much time they want to commit to this so there is no time expectations. At the bottom of this page is a form to sign up as a Get a L.I.F.E. Volunteer/Speaker. There are also several other opportunities for volunteering in the schools that you can mark your interest.

These companies and individuals have already signed up to participate.

BB&T

James Gouty
Phone: (336) 626-2196
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Speaking Topics: Banking, Budgeting, Career Planning, Importance of Education
Time Availability: 1 hour
Grade Preference: High School
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Student Apprenticeships/Internships

Carolina Bank

John Walters
Phone: (336) 318-1381
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Speaking Topics: Banking, Real Estate, Savings, Balancing Statements, General Business, Lending, Elder Care, Sales
Time Availability: 30+ minutes
Grade Preference: Middle School
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Mentoring/Tutoring

Chandler Concrete Company

Steve Morgan
Phone: (336) 669-5408
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Speaking Topics: Communications, Volunteering in Organizations, Concrete Cost, Importance of Education, Career Planning
Time Availability: 1 hour
Grade Preference: High School

CommunityOne

Janet Henry
Phone: (336) 626-8313
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Speaking Topics: Finance
Time Availability: 1 hour
Grade Preference: Any
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Career Fair Participant, Lunch Buddy, Mentoring/Tutoring, Senior Projects Judge or Mentor, Testing Proctor/Facilitator

Cricket Communications

Lynn Parks
Phone: (336) 988-0008
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Grade Preference: Middle or High School
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Career Fair Participant, Senior Projects Judge or Mentor, Testing Proctor/Facilitator

Cross Road Retirement Community

David Schwartz
Phone: (336) 629-7811
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Speaking Topics: Memory Loss and Aging, Careers in Assisted Living, Alzheimer's Education
Time Availability: 1 hour
Grade Preference: Any
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Career Fair Participant, Lunch Buddy, Mentoring/Tutoring, Senior Projects Judge or Mentor, Student Apprenticeships/Internships, Testing Proctor/Facilitator

Edward Jones Investments

Joe Fowler
Phone: (336) 629-6224
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Speaking Topics: Budgeting, Financial Planning, Building Wealth Over Time, Careers, Importance of Education
Time Availability: 1 hour
Grade Preference: High School
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Career Fair Participant, Senior Projects Judge or Mentor

Goodwill Industries

Benny Jernigan
Phone: (336) 610-0400
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Speaking Topics: Choosing a Career for the Future, Job Search and Interviewing Tips, Stress Management
Time Availability: 1 hour
Grade Preference: High School
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Career Fair Participant, Senior Projects Judge/Mentor

Insurance Associates of the Triad

Matthew Smith
Phone: (336) 629-1785
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Speaking Topics: Business Insurance
Time Availability: 20-40 minutes
Grade Preference: Any
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Senior Projects Judge or Mentor

Klaussner Home Furnishings

Karen Shears
Phone: (336) 625-6175
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Speaking Topics: Keys to Success in the Job Market, Interviewing Skills
Time Availability: 45 minutes
Grade Preference: Middle or High School
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Career Fair Participant, Student Apprenticeships/Internships

NC Cooperative Extension

Barbara Dunn Swanson
Phone: (336) 318-6000
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Speaking Topics: Developing Life Skills, Positive Youth Development, Career Planning, Communication Skills
Time Availability: 1 hour
Grade Preference: Any
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Career Fair Participant, Senior Projects Judge/Mentor, Student Apprenticeships/Internships

Pyramid Services, Inc.

Laura Wilson
Phone: (336) 636-5551
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Speaking Topics: Business, Leadership, Career Path
Time Availability: Flexible
Grade Preference: High School

Randolph Community College

Waymon Martin
Phone: (336) 633-0317
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Speaking Topics: Business, Marketing, Finance, Management, Human Resource Management, Globalization, Entrepreneurship
Time Availability: 1.5 hours
Grade Preference: High School

Randolph Community College

Dr. Tim Allen
Phone: (336) 633-0368
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Speaking Topics: Religion, History, Life as a Writer
Time Availability: Flexible
Grade Preference: High School

Randolph County Emergency Services

Donovan Davis
Phone: (336) 318-6943
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Speaking Topics: 911, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management, Disaster Planning/Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation, Business Continuation Planning
Time Availability: Flexible
Grade Preference: Any
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Career Fair Participant, Senior Projects Judge or Mentor and Student Apprenticeships/Internships

Randolph County Partnership for Children

Pauline McKee
Phone: (336) 629-2128
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Speaking Topics: How to Interview for a Position, Careers Working With Children
Time Availability: 1 hour
Grade Preference: Any

Randolph County Schools

Donald Andrews
Phone: (336) 318-6140
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Speaking Topics: Any Relevant Topic
Time Availability: 30-45 minutes
Grade Preference: Any
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Senior Projects Judge or Mentor and Student Apprenticeships/Internships

Randolph County Senior Adults Association

Deborah Whetzel
Phone: (336) 629-3787
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Speaking Topics: Information about Senior Adult Day Centers
Time Availability: 30 minutes
Grade Preference: High School

Randolph Hospital

Cindy Leonard
Phone: (336) 633-7727
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Speaking Topics: Careers in Healthcare, Interviewing Skills, Completing a Job Application, Resume Writing, Teen Volunteer Opportunities, Job Shadowing, Scholarship Opportunities
Time Availability: 30-60 minutes
Grade Preference: Any
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Career Fair Participant, Lunch Buddy, Mentoring/Tutoring, Senior Projects Judge or Mentor, Student Apprenticeships/Internships

Redding & Redding

Jane Redding
Phone: (336) 626-2640
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Speaking Topics: Careers in Law, Scholarship and College Opportunities, Owning a Small Business
Time Availability: 1 hour
Grade Preference: Any
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Career Fair Participant, Senior Projects Judge or Mentor  

Retired 

James Culberson
Phone: (336) 629-5477
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Speaking Topics: Commercial Banking, Lobbying in DC, Testifying Before Congress, Value of National Trade Associations
Time Availability: 1 hour
Grade Preference: Middle or High School
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Senior Projects Judge or Mentor, Testing Proctor/Facilitator

Safe-T-Works, Inc.

Kim Price
Phone: (336) 736-8038
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Speaking Topics: Drug Use and Abuse, Drug and Alcohol Testing, Getting Started in Business, Entrepreneurship, Career Choices, Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, Job Shadowing
Time Availability: 1 hour
Grade Preference: Any
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Career Fair Participant, Senior Projects Judge or Mentor, Student Apprenticeships/Internships,

SCORE

Philip Brown
Phone: (336) 857-4656
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Speaking Topics: Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management
Time Availability: Flexible
Grade Preference: Any

SCORE

John Lamb
Phone: (336) 672-2449
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Speaking Topics: Business Management/Marketing
Time Availability: Flexible
Grade Preference: High School

SCORE

Roger Spoon
Phone: (336) 626-3069
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Speaking Topics: Financial Markets, Taxes, Economics
Time Availability: Flexible
Grade Preference: Any
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Career Fair Participant, Senior Projects Judge or Mentor, Student Apprenticeships/Internships, Testing Proctor/Facilitator

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP

Lisa Garrison
Phone: (336) 378-5432
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Speaking Topics: Careers in Law
Time Availability: 1 hour
Grade Preference: Middle or High School
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Career Fair Participant

The Millhouse at Richland Creek

Linda Gunter
Phone: (336) 879-8149
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Speaking Topics: Working with Electric Utility, Trade Association in Public Relations or US Government
Time Availability: 1 hour
Grade Preference: Middle or High School

The Timken Company

Kurt Sullivan
Phone: (336) 495-2602
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Speaking Topics: Careers in Manufacturing, Preparing for Careers in Manufacturing, The Importance of Staying in School, Job Application Process and Interviewing Skills, Life Skills: Organization, Timeliness, Finances, and Successful Attitudes, Preparing for Success at College
Time Availability: 60-90 minutes
Grade Preference: Any
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Career Fair Participant, Senior Projects Judge or Mentor

The Wooten Company

John Grey
Phone: (336) 626-5322
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Speaking Topics: Civil Engineering
Time Availability: 1 hour
Grade Preference: Any