Description: The Oakwood Forest Community Center is a program of the UNCG Center for New North Carolinians. Our mission is: to foster a safe and supportive learning environment for immigrants and refugees living in North Carolina through the collaborative efforts of families, colleges/universities, volunteers, and partner agencies that promote the cultural strengths of families while providing the tools and resources needed to live successfully and sustainably. At Oakwood Forest we value: * Reciprocal learning * Community ownership and empowerment * Respect and trust * Diversity of thought Our mission is accomplished through: serving as a liaison between immigrants and refugees and the various service providers in the community. We offer health education, basic and intermediate ESOL classes, computer and employment assistance, a women's group, youth tutoring and enrichment programs,and a community garden. Additionally, we provide on-going opportunities for students and interns to grow personally and professionally through internships and volunteer opportunities.

Primary Contact: Natacha Nikokeza

Mailing Address:

915 W. Gate City Blvd Greensboro, NC 27401

Phone #: 336-334-5466

Website: http://cnnc.uncg.edu/

On BioBus route: No

Office Hours: 9:00-5:00 pm

Best Times for Volunteers: Monday-Friday 3:00-5:30pm

Notes: We ask that volunteers attend a required orientation/training session and then commit to at minimum, once a week for the majority of the academic semester.

Directions to Service Location: Oakwood Forest Community Center