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.
Allied Home Mortgage
Susan Key
Phone: (336) 633-1111
Speaking Topics: How to Budget, Importance of Saving Money
Time Availability: 45 min to 1 hour
Grade Preference: High School
Asheboro Country Club
Thomas Coffman
Phone: (336) 625-6910
Email:
tcoffman@asheborocc.comSpeaking Topics: Business, Networking, Writing and Communication Skills, Appearance/First Impression, Using Golf as Business Tool, Advanced Education
Time Availability: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Grade Preference: Any
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Career Fair Participant, Senior Projects Judge or Mentor
BB&T
James Gouty
Phone: (336) 626-2196
Speaking Topics: Banking, Budgeting, Career Planning, Importance of Education
Time Availability: 1 hour
Grade Preference: High School
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Student Apprenticeships/Internships
Chandler Concrete Company
Steve Morgan
Phone: (336) 669-5408
Email:
steve.morgan@chandlerconcrete.comSpeaking 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
Email:
janet.henry@myyesbank.comSpeaking 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
Cross Road Retirement Community
David Schwartz
Phone: (336) 629-7811
Email:
development@cross-road.orgSpeaking 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
Email:
joe.fowler@edwardjones.comSpeaking 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
Insurance Associates of the Triad
Matthew Smith
Phone: (336) 629-1785
Email:
mrscpcu@yahoo.comSpeaking Topics: Business Insurance
Time Availability: 20-40 minutes
Grade Preference: Any
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Senior Projects Judge or Mentor
Integrity Mortgage Group
Pamela Vuncannon
Phone: (336) 953-3325
Email:
pvuncannon@integritymtgs.comSpeaking Topics: Banking, Finance Careers, Personal Finance and Credit, Importance of Saving, Value of Education and Life Long Learning
Time Availability: 1-2 hours
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
J.H. Allen, Inc.
Tim Edwards
Phone: (336) 672-1035
Email:
tedwards@jhallen.comSpeaking Topics: Opportunities in Accounting and Financing
Time Availability: 30 min to 1 hour
Grade Preference: High School
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Senior Projects Judge or Mentor
Klaussner Furniture Industries
Karen Shears
Phone: (336) 625-6175
Email:
kshears@klaussner.comSpeaking 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
LG's Herbal Cottage
Linda Gunter
Phone: (336) 879-8149
Email:
llgunter@yahoo.comSpeaking Topics: Working with Electric Utility, Trade Association in Public Relations or US Government
Time Availability: 1 hour
Grade Preference: Middle or High School
Pyramid Services, Inc.
Laura Wilson
Phone: (336) 636-5551
Email:
lwilson@pyramidsvc.comSpeaking Topics: Business, Leadership, Career Path
Time Availability: Flexible
Grade Preference: High School
Randolph Community College
Kim Cassell
Phone: (336) 633-0200
Email:
kpcassell@randolph.eduSpeaking Topics: College, College Dual Enrollment, Huskins Program, Importance of Education
Time Availability: 30 minutes
Grade Preference: High School
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Career Fair Participant, Mentoring/Tutoring, Senior Projects Judge or Mentor
Randolph Community College
Waymon Martin
Phone: (336) 633-0317
Email:
wcmartin@randolph.eduSpeaking 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
Email:
jtallen@randolph.eduSpeaking Topics: Religion, History, Life as a Writer
Time Availability: Flexible
Grade Preference: High School
Randolph County Partnership for Children
Pauline McKee
Phone: (336) 629-2128
Email:
pmckee@randolphkids.orgSpeaking 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
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
Email:
adultdaycare@asheboro.comSpeaking Topics: Information about Senior Adult Day Centers
Time Availability: 30 minutes
Grade Preference: High School
Randolph Hospital
Douglas Aitken
Phone: (336) 633-7755
Email:
daitken@randolphhospital.orgSpeaking Topics: Get a LIFE
Time Availability: 30-60 minutes
Grade Preference: Any
Randolph Hospital
Cindy Leonard
Phone: (336) 633-7727
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
Email:
jredding@triad.rr.comSpeaking 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
Email:
jmcjr@triad.rr.comSpeaking 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
SCORE
Philip Brown
Phone: (336) 857-4656
Email:
philee@triad.rr.comSpeaking Topics: Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management
Time Availability: Flexible
Grade Preference: Any
SCORE
John Lamb
Phone: (336) 672-2449
Time Availability: Flexible
Grade Preference: High School
SCORE
Roger Spoon
Phone: (336) 626-3069
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
SCORE
William Winston
Phone: (336) 857-4159
Speaking Topics: Business Administration, Finance, Management
Time Availability: Flexible
Grade Preference: Any
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Senior Projects Judge or Mentor
Shelly's School of Dance
Shelly LaCoss
Phone: (336) 498-4758
Email:
dancedoc07@gmail.comSpeaking Topics: Starting a Business, Running a Business, Networking, Marketing, Juggling a Career, Family, College
Time Availability: 30-45 minutes
Grade Preference: Any
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Senior Projects Judge or Mentor, Student Apprenticeships/Internships
State Farm Insurance
Katy England
Phone: (336) 629-9393
Speaking Topics: Using Everyday Math Skills in Customer Service or Construction, Public Speaking, Bi-lingual Needs, Importance of Technology, Unplanned Career Paths
Time Availability: 1 hour per month
Grade Preference: 5th - 11th grades
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Career Fair Participant, Senior Projects Judge or Mentor, Student Apprenticeships/Internships
The Wooten Company
John Grey
Phone: (336) 626-5322
Email:
jgrey@thewootencompany.comSpeaking Topics: Civil Engineering
Time Availability: 1 hour
Grade Preference: Any
Tom's Creek Farm & Nursery
Mary Carol Forkner
Phone: (336) 857-2131
Email:
marycarol@tomscreeknursery.comSpeaking Topics: Careers
Time Availability: 30-45 minutes
Grade Preference: Any
Other Volunteer Interest(s): Career Fair Participant, Senior Projects Judge or Mentor, Student Apprenticeships/Internships
