Bonner Service Sites

In their first year, Bonner Scholars are asked to make a weekly commitment to one of Guilford's committed sites. These are sites with trained student leaders, regular weekly times, and carpool transportation. They include  African Services Coalition, Glenwood Library, Montagnard-Dega Association, Pathways Family Shelter, McCleansville Prison, Project Home, the Servant Center, and YWCA Teen Families in Need. Many Bonner Scholars choose to continue volunteering at these sites, and some go on to become student leaders.

The Bonner Program also allows and encourages students to seek out volunteer sites that speak particularly to their interests and talents. Greensboro is home to many non-profit organizations, and many Bonners have found placements in these agencies. The following are just a few:

  • YWCA
  • YMCA
  • Elementary Schools
  • Correctional Facilities
  • Homeless Shelters
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters
  • Animal Shelters
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Hospitals
  • Retirement homes
  • Art Galleries
  • After-School Programs
  • Libraries
  • Environmental Centers
  • Museums

Many Bonner Scholars also choose to do service while abroad during the school year, and in the summers. Two summers of service are required by the Bonner Foundation. Summer service placements may be with any approved non-profit organization, and may be paid or volunteer. Students can find help locating summer placements through Career and Community Learning. A database of opportunities is also available on the Bonner Foundation's website.

Students may also choose to receive internship credit for their service placements, both during the summer and the school year.