Lead by Serving · Curated by Michael “Mike” Matzinger
Local Service Opportunities in Greensboro & Guilford County
Scout troops, a Sea Scout ship, and nonprofit boards in Greensboro and Oak Ridge, North Carolina, where you can give your time, talent, or treasure close to home.
Each organization below welcomes people who want to invest their time, talent, or treasure. New to the idea? Start with what servant leadership is, or browse opportunities at every level, from local and regional to national and international.
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Right here in Greensboro and Guilford County, North Carolina.
Scouts BSA Troop 219
A Scouts BSA troop of 64 girls, founded in 2019, meeting in Oak Ridge, NC. Its Scouts camp, backpack, paddle, sail, and serve their community.
Ways to serve
- Youth ages 11–17: join as a Scout
- Adults: serve as an assistant Scoutmaster, committee member, or merit badge counselor
- Support the troop with gear, transportation, or a donation
My role · Founding Scoutmaster
Scouts BSA Troop 600
A Scout-led troop of 84 boys meeting Monday evenings in Oak Ridge, NC, with a high-adventure program that includes backpacking, whitewater, SCUBA, caving, and climbing.
Ways to serve
- Youth ages 11–17: join as a Scout
- Adults: serve as an assistant Scoutmaster, committee member, or merit badge counselor
- Share a skill or career on a merit badge night
My role · Founding Scoutmaster
Sea Scout Ship 3
Sea Scouts is Scouting America’s program for young adults built around sailing, boating, and seamanship. Ship 3 is one of the oldest Sea Scout Ships, operating from Hagan Sea Base, one of the oldest Sea Scout bases.
Ways to serve
- Young people ages 14–20: join the crew
- Adults: serve as a mate or committee member, or share boating and maritime skills
- Help maintain and equip the ship’s vessels
My role · Skipper
Black Suit Initiative
Helps middle and high school young men in Greensboro grow into confident leaders through mentoring, life skills, career exposure, and civic engagement.
Ways to serve
- Mentor a young man in the program
- Share your career or teach a life-skills session
- Give to help provide suits, programming, and scholarships
My role · Board Chair
Guilford County Partnership for Children
Works with families, educators, and the community so that Guilford County children from before birth through age five thrive in school and life.
Ways to serve
- Volunteer at community events and early literacy programs
- Give to support health, literacy, and early education
- Advocate for young children and families
My role · Board Member
About me
Mike Matzinger
I am a scientist, business leader, and lifelong volunteer based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Since 2009 I have served as President of Burlington Chemical Company, and I am the primary inventor on 32 patents. I hold a B.S. in Chemistry from NC State, a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Emory, and an MBA in Finance from the University of South Carolina.
Service has been part of my life since I joined Cub Scouts in 1969. I earned Eagle at 14, both of my sons are Eagle Scouts, and I have founded seven Scouting units. I built this page because the most rewarding thing I can do is help others find their own place to serve.
Ready to serve?
Follow any of the links above to learn more, or email me at mike@scoutdude.com and I’ll help you find the right fit for your time, talents, and interests.