Annual Optimist fund-raisers allow the clubs to donate money to such helping organizations as the Horry County Shelter Home for children, the Boys and Girls Club and the Big Brother program. Taking time to have some fun with children is a wonderful way to volunteer. Yes, the Grand Strand has a complete emergency ambulance service run solely by volunteers. Not one paid employee works at any of the area rescue squads. They operate from 7 PM to 7 AM, seven days a week, responding to emergency 911 calls dispatched from police departments.
Volunteers serve as drivers, crews and trained medical assistants.
You must be 18 or older to volunteer. This national community-assistance organization needs people to teach CPR courses, assist with Bloodmobiles, work in hurricane shelters, train for emergency disaster relief and help to coordinate the annual Community Christmas Dinner. Contact Rick McDow for more information. If you want to get right in the thick of things, consider volunteering for the city. Take surveys, coach a youth sports team or perform a number of office duties.