Needs From: Campbell Serve

The SwingPals Vision is a world where every child feels valued and respected, free to pursue their passion and fulfill their mission..

Our mission is to build a foundation of health and strong character in children facing adversity. SwingPals uses golf as a medium through which students develop mindfulness and self-regulation skills, empowering them to pursue their passion and fulfill their potential to create positive change in their community. This holistic approach empowers students to step outside their comfort zones, challenge their status quo, and give them the self-efficacy to pursue their goals.

We are currently seeking passionate volunteers to join our team as golf coaches for in-school and afterschool programming. As a SwingPals coach, you are a guide for the students from the process of THINKING to DOING while swinging the golf club, helping them let go of control, explore their potential, and enjoy their golf game. You will support students to develop their social and emotional skills and be able to focus their mind in the moment to make purposeful, intentional choices. Beginner golfers are welcome and often make the best coaches!

Becoming a volunteer coach with SwingPals is about mentorship, empowerment, and creating meaningful connections. Our program helps students develop confidence, resilience, and mindfulness through the game, and your role as a coach is essential to that journey.

If you're ready to contribute to a brighter future for our children and our community, we invite you to get involved. Your support and coaching will make a significant difference in the lives of our students.

To increase digital literacy among older adults in the Triangle community in conjunction with local nonprofit partners and work towards digital equity.

Session 1: Tuesday 9/9, Tuesday 9/16

Session 2: Thursday 9/11, Thursday 9/18

Session 3: Tuesday 9/23, Tuesday 9/30

Session 4: Thursday 9/25, Thursday 10/2

Location: Durham Center for Senior Life - 406 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Preferred Skill Set

An ideal volunteer will possess the following skills:

Familiarity with technology- Any past experience with technology is highly recommended. 

Communication Skills- Volunteers should be able to provide clear explanations on subjects that may be unfamiliar to others. 

Ability to help others- Volunteers should have past experiences assisting others in some form. 

Problem solving- Volunteers should possess strong problem-solving skills and be able to approach issues from multiple angles

Additional Competencies

A successful volunteer will also exhibit these characteristics:

Empathy

Flexibility & Adaptability

Patience

Active Listening

Creativity

Reliability

Respect

We are partnering with Triangle Music Alliance to host River Park Concert Series- we will need volunteers to help promote our radio station, accept donations, sell merch, and promote our upcoming events for fundraising. 

Program Objective

To increase digital literacy among older adults and work towards digital equity among Durham residents.

Volunteer Position Description

The Digital Navigator will provide technological assistance to older adult members of the community. In this role, they will guide older adults on the use of essential online resources (i.e. email, social media, video communication, telehealth) and teach them how to identify and prevent online scams. The Digital Navigator will also assist with mobile phone or smartphone use.

As a volunteer of this program, you are expected to commit to helping older adults with their technological needs for a minimum of 4 hours (2 two-hour sessions).

A specialized digital curriculum has been developed. Before starting Digital Navigator sessions with older adults, The Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center will have its own brief virtual training for trainers.

Training sessions between trainers and senior adults will be held in-person in Durham.

The session breakdown is as follows:

Cohort 1

1) Tuesday, September 9th and September 16th

2) Thursday, September 11th and September 18th

Cohort 2

3) Tuesday, September 23rd and September 30th

4) Thursday, September 25th and October 2nd

Each session, labeled 1-4, will have a different group of senior adults. While not required, attending 1 (or more) complete session(s) is ideal. This would mean two consecutive Tuesdays OR two consecutive Thursdays (e.g. September 9th and 16th, rather than September 9th and 30th).

Preferred Skill Set

An ideal volunteer will possess the following skills:

Additional Competencies

A successful volunteer will also exhibit these characteristics:

To volunteer, please fill out the following Intake Form and Volunteer Waiver!

We offer several types of volunteer opportunities at our Thrift:

Cleaning the Stores + Tidying The Yard

Take our handy dandy cleaning cart and make the stores sparkle! This cart comes with a checklist that includes all the possible cleaning tasks for each store along with a duster, wet wipes, and several cleaning products. Great for folks who like a clean space and have attention to detail! This shift also includes picking up trash from the yard and lot, tidying the front bed and entrance area, and making sure we look good on the outside as well as the inside!

Clothes + Accessories Processing

This shift involves fixing clothes around the store, collecting hangers, tidying the floor, and processing clothes and accessories donations.

Frames + Housewares Processing

This shift involves processing our picture frames and housewares in our Thrift Store. Housewares includes kitchen items, decor, linens, and more.


We offer several types of volunteer opportunities at our Reuse Arts Center:

Bag + Box Processing 

For detail-oriented folks who love sorting, organizing, and supporting some of the grittier aspects of our mission of reuse! This shift involves sorting through bags we have accumulated over the week, and separating them into different usable and unusable categories. Additionally, you will break down cardboard boxes for recycling.

Cleaning the Stores + Tidying The Yard

Take our handy dandy cleaning cart and make the stores sparkle! This cart comes with a checklist that includes all the possible cleaning tasks for each store along with a duster, wet wipes, and several cleaning products. Great for folks who like a clean space and have attention to detail! This shift also includes picking up trash from the yard and lot, tidying the front bed and entrance area, and making sure we look good on the outside as well as the inside!

Craft + Art Processing

For all of our crafty crafters! This involves packaging crafting material, testing supplies, sorting items, and tidying the sales floor.

Fabric + Upholstery Processing

For fabulous fabric fans! This includes cutting, measuring, and rolling fabric. From upholstery to quilting to apparel fabric, help us get it ready to put on the floor to sell.

Paper + Office Processing

This is a great opportunity for anyone with a real passion for ~school and office supplies~! Extra points if you have some skills and knowledge around paper and scrapbooking and of course like to tidy. This involves organizing binders, sorting paper and other items, and placing and pricing supplies.

Scrap + Barrel Item Processing (Wednesday + Friday PM only)

This shift involves sorting the barrel items and preloved materials we receive in bulk, such as pill bottles, medals, egg cartons, and more. This shift involves blue barrel section maintenance, packaging bulk items, and sorting items by color and size.

Tile, Wood, + Hardware Processing

This shift involves processing our hardware donations such as tools, paint, nails and screws, garden items, and more. It also involves culling and organizing our tile and wood section.

Toy + Costume Processing

This shift involves tidying our toy department, cleaning our toy trough, hanging costumes, and sorting costume accessories.

Yarn + Notions Processing

This involves bagging elastic, wrapping seam binding, pairing knitting needles, and packaging shoelaces.

Please sign up here: https://www.scrapexchange.org/community-volunteers

***Please note that we are closed on Mondays, and Volunteer shifts are available Tuesday through Saturday.***

We offer several types of volunteer opportunities at our Thrift:

Cleaning the Stores + Tidying The Yard

Take our handy dandy cleaning cart and make the stores sparkle! This cart comes with a checklist that includes all the possible cleaning tasks for each store along with a duster, wet wipes, and several cleaning products. Great for folks who like a clean space and have attention to detail! This shift also includes picking up trash from the yard and lot, tidying the front bed and entrance area, and making sure we look good on the outside as well as the inside!

Clothes + Accessories Processing

This shift involves fixing clothes around the store, collecting hangers, tidying the floor, and processing clothes and accessories donations.

Frames + Housewares Processing

This shift involves processing our picture frames and housewares in our Thrift Store. Housewares includes kitchen items, decor, linens, and more.


We offer several types of volunteer opportunities at our Reuse Arts Center:

Bag + Box Processing 

For detail-oriented folks who love sorting, organizing, and supporting some of the grittier aspects of our mission of reuse! This shift involves sorting through bags we have accumulated over the week, and separating them into different usable and unusable categories. Additionally, you will break down cardboard boxes for recycling.

Cleaning the Stores + Tidying The Yard

Take our handy dandy cleaning cart and make the stores sparkle! This cart comes with a checklist that includes all the possible cleaning tasks for each store along with a duster, wet wipes, and several cleaning products. Great for folks who like a clean space and have attention to detail! This shift also includes picking up trash from the yard and lot, tidying the front bed and entrance area, and making sure we look good on the outside as well as the inside!

Craft + Art Processing

For all of our crafty crafters! This involves packaging crafting material, testing supplies, sorting items, and tidying the sales floor.

Fabric + Upholstery

Processing For fabulous fabric fans! This includes cutting, measuring, and rolling fabric. From upholstery to quilting to apparel fabric, help us get it ready to put on the floor to sell.

Paper + Office Processing

This is a great opportunity for anyone with a real passion for ~school and office supplies~! Extra points if you have some skills and knowledge around paper and scrapbooking and of course like to tidy. This involves organizing binders, sorting paper and other items, and placing and pricing supplies.

Scrap + Barrel Item Processing 

This shift involves sorting the barrel items and preloved materials we receive in bulk, such as pill bottles, medals, egg cartons, and more. This shift involves blue barrel section maintenance, packaging bulk items, and sorting items by color and size.

Tile, Wood, + Hardware Processing

This shift involves processing our hardware donations such as tools, paint, nails and screws, garden items, and more. It also involves culling and organizing our tile and wood section.

Toy + Costume Processing 

This shift involves tidying our toy department, cleaning our toy trough, hanging costumes, and sorting costume accessories.

Yarn + Notions Processing

This involves bagging elastic, wrapping seam binding, pairing knitting needles, and packaging shoelaces.

Please sign up here: https://www.scrapexchange.org/community-volunteers

***Please note that we are closed on Mondays, and Volunteer shifts are available Tuesday through Saturday.***

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP? Before responding to this need, visit our website and enroll here!  Contact RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 with questions.

We are looking for volunteers to help us prepare for our biggest event of the year! On Tuesdays, from 5:30 to 8:30pm, come to Liberty Arts to participate in Iron Breaking.

Liberty Arts' 9th Annual Iron Pour is coming up on November 15th, 2025. In order to run an Iron Pour, our organization needs dozens of buckets of chip-sized pieces of iron. We receive larger pieces of iron through donations (radiators, bathtubs, etc) and these need to be broken down into small pieces. These small pieces of iron will be melted to create metal sculptures during our 9th Annual Iron Pour.

This volunteer opportunity is a physical activity. You'll be smashing metal scrap using hammers! We provide safety gear (glasses, face shields, and shoe coverings), but ask that you wear thicker clothing like denim, and closed-toe shoes/boots. 

This opportunity is a great stress reliever. Take out some of your frustrations and support the arts all at once! 

Our 2nd Annual Golf Classic at Governor's Club Proceeds from this event directly support healing retreats for women across North Carolina who are in or recovering from cancer treatment — offering space to rest, reconnect, and heal in mind, body, and spirit.

We are seeking an individual to assist us with our CRM Little Green Light for donor data. Ideally this would be a few hours to assist us with utilizing the platform in the most effective way. 

We are seeking an event photographer for our 2025 Healing Pines Respite Golf Classic. The event will be 8am-330pm. It is possible to come for a short time to gather footage or to stay all day. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. We are seeking to put together an event video and a marketing video highlighting the work of our organization. 

Donate a 1 items-breakfast Items, pop tarts, breakfast bars, cereal

Donate a canned good like tuna, chicken, fruits, ramen

On Sunday, October 19th, from 1-5pm, the NC Down Syndrome Alliance is hosting our largest event and fundraiser of the year at Sugg Farm in Holly Springs. Roughly 2,000 people attend the annual NCDSA Buddy Walk Celebration, often as a "family reunion" for NCDSA families. There is something for everyone: tent gating, picnicking, food, activities for all ages, resource information, and more!

We need help in a variety of areas, from setting up t-shirt tents to monitoring the inflatables to assisting with our sensory tents... and much more. Find more info about the NCDSA Buddy Walk here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/NCDSABuddyWalk

To view details about the volunteer opportunities and sign up, go here: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=5n1gxei6ztmjxp

Questions? Email Assistant Director Christy Cooper at christy@ncdsalliance.org

Let's see how much waste we can keep out of our landfills! Our Compost Kitchen diverts thousands of pounds of food waste to create rich, nutrient dense compost for the Camden Street Learning Garden and its neighbors. Flip compost with us to help us close the loop of sustainability and nutrient-dense transform kitchen scraps back into food for our soil! No experience is necessary. Please review our Garden Policies and Procedures to review inclement weather plans and other site-specific information.

Garden Policies and Procedures

Location: 807 E Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601  

*Parking is Free and located behind Revelation Missionary Baptist Church

Working Conditions

Dress Code: Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. We also recommend bringing a sun hat to combat the heat and sun rays!

Items to Bring: Please do not forget to bring a water bottle! We will supply gloves and all other necessary garden equipment, but feel free to bring your gloves if you have them

Allergies: Please bring any allergy medications for ants, bees, plants, etc. There are active bee colonies and red ants in the garden, and we ask volunteers to bring any appropriate medication such as an EpiPen. 

Contact

Please contact Taylor at Taylor@FoodShuttle.org or call 919.390.1968, if you have any questions about volunteering or would to volunteer as a group! We welcome corporate teams, social circles, church groups, etc. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP

The Climate Impact on Lung Cancer via Exposure to Radon (CLOVER) Study is a statewide research project led by Duke University that examines how radon exposure and climate change impact lung cancer outcomes across North Carolina. The study includes two parts for participants: completing a brief survey and using a free radon test kit to measure radon levels in their home.

We are seeking volunteers from across the state to help connect community members with the CLOVER Study. Volunteers will play a vital role in sharing study information, encouraging participation, and helping distribute free radon test kits to residents.

What You’ll Do:

Share CLOVER Study materials in your community (flyers, brochures, or social media posts).

Connect with local organizations, churches, and community groups to spread awareness. Assist participants with completing the survey and radon test for full participation.

No research experience is needed—just an interest in public health and a willingness to engage your community. All training, materials, and ongoing support will be provided. By volunteering, you’ll help advance lung cancer prevention and environmental health research while protecting communities from harmful radon exposure.

Serve in the Nourish Market Open Hours helping shoppers!

The Campbell University Nourish Market is a space for students and staff in need to shop for food. 

The Nourish Market is open weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12:00PM-2:00PM and Monday 5-6:30PM at the Wallace Center.  Please stop by if you have a need! Bring your Campbell ID.

For more information or additional hours contact Morgan Pajak at pajak@campbell.edu  

Check us out on Instagram @cu_nourish

A VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteer helps low- to moderate-income individuals and families—often including seniors, people with disabilities, and those with limited English proficiency—prepare and file their federal and state income tax returns for free.

Here’s a breakdown of role options:

1. Tax Preparation and Filing

Use IRS-provided software to prepare accurate returns.

Ensure all eligible credits and deductions (like Earned Income Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit) are claimed.

E-file returns securely for clients.

2. Client Assistance and Education

Interview taxpayers to gather necessary information and documents.

Explain the return to the client in plain language before filing.

Answer basic tax questions and provide general financial literacy tips.

3. Compliance and Confidentiality

Follow IRS standards of conduct and maintain strict confidentiality with client information.

Complete required IRS training and certification each tax season.

4. Team Collaboration

Work with other volunteers, site coordinators, and quality reviewers to ensure returns are correct.

Refer clients to other community resources when appropriate.

5. Optional Specializations

Some VITA volunteers focus on appointment setting, intake, translation, greeter duties, or quality review instead of tax prep itself.

In short, a VITA volunteer isn’t just crunching numbers—they’re empowering people by helping them meet their tax obligations, potentially increase their refunds, and better understand their finances.

Social Media Support – Keep our facebook page updated, share rescue stories, and grow our online community Community Outreach – Represent the rescue at local events, connect with schools, and build public awareness Volunteer Coordinator – Recruit, schedule, and welcome new volunteers

Partnership Development – Work with partners like to expand resources and impact

Fundraising & Grants – Research and write grant applications, connect with sponsors, and organize donation drives Event Planning – Help coordinate community events like the Halloween Hike and Nature Goat Walks Donor Relations – Thank donors, share updates, and keep them engaged in our mission

Maintenance & Nature Crew Leader – Oversee habitat upkeep and facility projects

Immediate Needs: Fence repairs

Improve parking area

Maintain and enhance nature trails

Build winter shelters for animals

The Nonprofit Training Program Coordinator/Manager helps to leads the delivery of The Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center (TNVLC) training programs. This includes the ongoing monthly training programs as well as the Service Enterprise program and other training opportunities.

We are looking for someone who has program management experience and a desire to help support area nonprofits. Most of our training programs are help via Zoom. To learn more about our training programs please visit our website: https://thevolunteercenter.org/nonprofits/

This opportunity is approximately 10-15 hours per week.  This position can be done in-office or remotely--though occasionally there may be a need for some meetings/project coordination to be in-person.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DCRC is seeking thoughtful and empowering volunteers to join our team providing services to victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking who come to the office for legal or crisis services. This volunteer is the "Director of First Impressions" and welcomes survivors in, creating a sense of safety and peace when they come through the door or call the administrative line. Volunteers will also help in the office complete light administrative duties such as: Organizing supplies, creating volunteer notebooks, creating folders, etc.

You will receive 10 hours of training prior to starting independent shifts. No volunteer is put to work until they are confident and comfortable.

Perks:

·Friendly atmosphere and a great place to start if you want exposure prior to volunteering as advocate

·Comprehensive training, with continuous training over time

·Volunteer and paid staff that are excited to serve the community as your colleagues

·Knowledge that you make a difference for survivors when they walk in the door.

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps RSVP? Before responding to this need, visit our website and enroll here!

Questions?  If interested, Contact RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 or by email at amanda@tnvlc.onmicrosoft.com.

We need people, one or two days a year, to help rotate our displays across the Triangle.  You would drive to our director's home in North Durham and then spend several hours riding in his van, helping him remove and install display cases that the children love to activate with the press of a button.  Your volunteering, even for a day, helps our frugal charity save money in not having to pay a contractor to help us.   

Most of the time is spent being a passenger, just chatting.  The work is not overly strenuous does require the ability to lift around 30 pounds for about 10 seconds. And you'll get to see lots of children enjoying the displays.

Purpose: Guide and supervise students working in the wood shop and provide assistance on their projects. Model appropriate social behavior and shop safety.

Expectations and Responsibilities: Play an active role in the development of each student’s social and woodworking skills. Provide opportunities for the students to grow by doing things such as suggesting a new type of project to work on. Maintain a safe and clean environment in the shop. General tool maintenance as needed. Supply inventory as needed

Skills and Qualifications: Comfortable working with students in grades 3-12. Willing to, over time, become familiar with the many introductory projects we have our new students work on so that you may assist with all steps of production.

Requirements: Must be 21 years of age or older and consent to a background check.

Training: Complete training plan as outlined in the volunteer training checklist: Stop The Bleed, module training, orientation, and shadowing. Participate in mandatory ongoing training offered by the BCW. Participate in recommended ongoing training offered by the BCW as able.

Time Requirement: Two-hour blocks (4-6pm M-F; 1-3 M, T, Th), Preferably 1-3 days a week during our after school program, depending on availability.

Reporting Requirement: Regularly discuss ideas, suggestions, or concerns you have for the program.

Benefits:  Provide support and safety for Durham youth. Gain experience in woodworking and instructing students. Gain certification in Stop the Bleed

Job Location:  1912 E. Pettigrew St., Durham, NC 27703

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP? Before responding to this need, visit our website and enroll here! 

Questions?  If interested, contact RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 or by email at amanda@thevolunteercenter.org.

The Bull City Woodshop is piloting a program where people from the community can come into the shop and use the tools and space for their personal projects. We are working to create staffed hours where open shop members can receive supervision and support while on the tools. The volunteer's responsibility for this time would be to: Be present at their open shop hours shift, be available to address general safety/usability concerns for open shop members, report any incidents or tool maintenance needs, and ensure that members have cleaned up before leaving the shop. 

This program is CURRENTLY RUNNING, and we need your help to keep it going!

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP? Before responding to this need, visit our website and enroll here! 

Questions?  If interested, contact RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 or by email at amanda@thevolunteercenter.org

Purpose: Represent the Bull City Woodshop at events such as volunteer fairs and community events

Expectations and Responsibilities: Set-up, tear-down and/or tend the BCW booth at assigned events. Accurately and enthusiastically communicate the work we do and explain how others may get involved. Transport supplies to and from the event as you're able. Shifts can include set-up, tend the booth (no physical labor required), or tear-down the supplies at each event.

Skills and Qualifications: Strong knowledge of the mission of the Bull City Woodshop, the work that we do, and an enthusiasm for communicating it to others.

Requirements: Familiarity with our program and services we provide. If helping with set-up and tear-down, ability to lift 20 lbs. Helpful, but not required is a vehicle to help transport supplies to events.

Training: Brief review of materials used including our information binder, table decorations, forms, and brochures. Review of shop tools and projects so that you may respond to questions. Understanding of possible hands-on activities the BCW provides at these events.

Time Requirement: 2-4 hours per event; 6-12 events per year depending on availability.

Reporting Requirement: Report to the Community Outreach Director about attendance of the event, success of the activity (if performed), and any improvements that could be made at the next event. Submit sign-up sheet to the Community Outreach Director.

Benefits:  Opportunity to share your story and experiences working at the Bull City Woodshop with members of the community and other local organizations.

Job Location:  Varies with each event.

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP? Before responding to this need, visit our website and enroll here! 

Questions?  If interested, contact RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 or by email at amanda@thevolunteercenter.org.

Connecting with Threads is sponsoring a Learn to Sew series for youth at the Southwest Durham Library. We are looking for teaching assistants to help us. You should enjoy working with children but we can teach you all you need to know about sewing for this simple curriculum.

The series will be held on the following dates: 9/27, 10/25, 11/8, 11/29 and 12/6. The series will be offered again after the holidays as well.

All volunteers must have a background check.

Connecting with Threads will be teaching sewing lessons twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6pm) to youth grades K-5.  We are looking for volunteers to help us staff the program -- if you don't know how to sew, we will teach you what you need to know!

The projects we will be teaching are simple and the students will progress through the curriculum at their own pace with our support.  We will be teaching them both sewing by machine as well as hand sewing.

The students will be making projects for themselves to keep as well as items to be donated to their elementary school.

This program is part of a broader after school program providing underpriveledged youth access to additional educational opportunities aimed at improving their scholastic abilities.

Visit our website for more information on our organization.  http://www.connectingwiththreads.org

We are looking for volunteers who want to learn to sew - or already have a love of sewing - who are also interested in giving back to their community by donating the items they make to people in the Triangle area.  Our diverse group is interested in learning, growing, helping others, and building friendships along the way. We make quilts, bags, fidget blankets, and much more that are then donated to those they would benefit. Our group provides education, sewing machines, and supplies for the items that are made.

You can sew at home or join our Sew with Us! events.

We are always looking for people who can help with our youth education programs.

Our website provides a lot of information about our programs and how you can help!

The Friends of the Lee County Libraries have an on-going book sale at the main library. Volunteers are needed to sort donations, fill the book sale shelves with selected materials, and straighten/organize as needed. 

A volunteer application and release form must be filled out for the county. The volunteer application packet can be found on the Lee County Government website  at: https://leecountync.gov/how_do_i/apply_for___obtain/volunteering/index.php

Muddy Sneakers Outdoor Classroom is a nonprofit environmental education organization serving school students across North Carolina. Through a curriculum aligned with the NC Essential Science Standards, we take students out of the classroom and into nature—transforming nearby public lands into living classrooms. Since our founding in 2007, we’ve introduced tens of thousands of students to hands-on science learning rooted in the local ecosystems they call home. In the 2025–2026 school year, we will serve more than 4,000 students across half the state—from the Mountains to the Piedmont and beyond. 

As we expand our programs from the 50 counties we serve toward the Coastal Plains, we seek new Board Members in the Triangle region to support our continued growth. We welcome individuals passionate about environmental education, schools, and connecting youth to the natural world. 

Board Member Expectations: 

If you're interested in helping more students discover the wonders of science and nature, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Casey Therrien, Director of Development, with any questions or interest.

These volunteers help us manage the Fresh Produce Program's distribution of free food items to members of the community who arrive at Uncle Harry's General Store (1925 Yearby Ave, Durham) during our Saturday distribution days as walk-ups. This includes 1) table set up, 2) management of our “take-a-number system” to facilitate food distribution on a first-come, first-served basis, 3) sharing handouts with local food bank information and information about the walk-up table process that folks may share with other members of the community, and 4) re-packing table contents for storage. Spanish proficiency is highly recommended.

IMPORTANT: We manage volunteer sign-ups on a Google Sheet outside of HandsOn Triangle. Please click here for instructions and to sign up! If the volunteer opportunity you are interested in has no open slots left, please consider signing up for a different day or role! 

These volunteers support the Fresh Produce Program by assisting our distribution leaders with quality-controlling produce items, packing produce into bags, and loading bags into delivery drivers' cars on Saturday distribution days between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM.

IMPORTANT: We manage volunteer sign-ups on a Google Sheet outside of HandsOn Triangle. Please click here for instructions and to sign up! If the volunteer opportunity you are interested in has no open slots left, please consider signing up for a different day or role! 

This volunteer will support the Fresh Produce Program by picking up food scraps at the end of Saturday's distribution (between 10-10:30am) and bringing it to the Duke Gardens for composting – about a 1-hour commitment.

The driver should have a vehicle with capacity to fit the week's compost – approximately three 27-gallon bins and/or trash bags with additional compost. A tarp will be provided to keep your vehicle clean and a cart is available to assist with transporting the compost once at the gardens. After transport, the bins, tarp, and cart  will be returned. 

We highly encourage volunteers in this role to be physically able and/or to bring a friend along, as the compost bins can be heavy (~25-70 lbs each). If you are interested in this position, please read this document that outlines the roles and responsibilities of the compost volunteer in more detail. If you have any questions, please contact Spencer Hao (spencer.hao@duke.edu, 415-608-6567).

IMPORTANT: We manage volunteer sign-ups on a Google Sheet outside of HandsOn Triangle. Please click here for instructions and to sign up! If the volunteer opportunity you are interested in has no open slots left, please consider signing up for a different day or role! 

These volunteers support the Fresh Produce Program by calling and texting up to 8 participants between Tuesday and Thursday each week to confirm their upcoming deliveries. Volunteers have the assistance of a script and FAQ document to successfully complete calls. This role is KEY for making sure deliveries get to the right people/addresses, and helping us stay in touch with the households we serve. Relationship building is encouraged!

IMPORTANT: We manage volunteer sign-ups on a Google Sheet outside of HandsOn Triangle. Please click here for instructions and to sign up! If the volunteer opportunity you are interested in has no open slots left, please consider signing up for a different day or role! 

These volunteers support the Fresh Produce Program by picking up food bags from Uncle Harry's General Store (1925 Yearby Ave, Durham) at a time of their choosing on Saturdays between 9:30 AM and 10:45 AM, and delivering these items to participants' homes. 

Delivery driving is up to 2 hour commitment (e.g. someone who picks up at 9:00 AM should plan for finishing by 11:00 AM, a 10:45 AM pickup finishing by 12:45 PM at the latest). We routinely need 15-20 drivers since we serve ~170 households a week. The more people who sign up, the quicker the routes are for everyone!

IMPORTANT: We manage volunteer sign-ups on a Google Sheet outside of HandsOn Triangle. Please click here for instructions and to sign up! If the volunteer opportunity you are interested in has no open slots left, please consider signing up for a different day or role!

This exciting volunteer opportunity will put your communication skills to work by contacting local businesses to ask for their support by donating a raffle prize to our fundraiser event (taking place on Saturday, October 2025)  Contacts can be made in person, by email, and via online form requests. 

Looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join our team of Nonprofit Program Consultants and support Triangle-area nonprofits in building stronger, more effective organizations.

This volunteer opportunity includes several project areas. Based on your skills and interests, you may help by:

Coaching and advising nonprofits on program development or organizational growth

Leading or supporting trainings for nonprofit staff and volunteers

Connecting nonprofits with tools, resources, or referrals that boost their effectiveness

Volunteers will receive training and orientation before beginning their work. Time commitment is flexible—some volunteers contribute 10–12 hours per month, while others engage for several hours each week, depending on availability and project scope.

It’s a valuable way to use your experience to strengthen local nonprofits and support the broader community.

Interested? Contact Kim at kim@thevolunteercenter.org to learn more.

Prisoner Visitation and Support (PVS) is the only organization authorized by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the Department of Defense to visit any prisoner in the Federal and Military prison systems. The primary focus is on seeing those prisoners with an acute need for human contact -- those prisoners without regular visits, those serving long sentences who are far from home, those in solitary confinement and on death row, and those who are frequently transferred from prison to prison. PVS visitors let the prisoners set the agenda for what they discuss.

This listing is for volunteers that are interested in visiting at FCC Butner in Butner, North Carolina. The Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) is comprised of 5 separate facilities with a total population of over 4,700 prisoners.

Instructors will teach 2nd grade Durham School students basic water safety and swimming skills. Each 2nd grade student has 8 lessons over a 2-week period. Instructors are given a detailed handbook and go through a training session. Laminated teaching aids are available poolside during the lessons. Instructor requirements are the ability to do a front to back float, a basic (elementary) backstroke, front crawl (freestyle) stroke, and tread water. Instructors should have a desire to teach elementary school children, be patient and kind. Instructors will need to complete a free online Durham Public Schools background check. This is a very rewarding experience for both the 2nd grade students and the instructors.

Instructors will teach 2nd grade Durham School students basic water safety and swimming skills. Each 2nd grade student has 8 lessons over a 2-week period. Instructors are given a detailed handbook and go through a training session. Laminated teaching aids are available poolside during the lessons. Instructor requirements are the ability to do a front to back float, a basic (elementary) backstroke, front crawl (freestyle) stroke, and tread water. Instructors should have a desire to teach elementary school children, be patient and kind. Instructors will need to complete a free online Durham Public Schools background check. This is a very rewarding experience for both the 2nd grade students and the instructors.

Instructors will teach 2nd grade Durham School students basic water safety and swimming skills. Each 2nd grade student has 8 lessons over a 2-week period. Instructors are given a detailed handbook and go through a training session. Laminated teaching aids are available poolside during the lessons. Instructor requirements are the ability to do a front to back float, a basic (elementary) backstroke, front crawl (freestyle) stroke, and tread water. Instructors should have a desire to teach elementary school children, be patient and kind. Instructors will need to complete a free online Durham Public Schools background check. This is a very rewarding experience for both the 2nd grade students and the instructors.

Instructors will teach 2nd grade Durham School students basic water safety and swimming skills. Each 2nd grade student has 8 lessons over a 2-week period. Instructors are given a detailed handbook and go through a training session. Laminated teaching aids are available poolside during the lessons. Instructor requirements are the ability to do a front to back float, a basic (elementary) backstroke, front crawl (freestyle) stroke, and tread water. Instructors should have a desire to teach elementary school children, be patient and kind. Instructors will need to complete a free online Durham Public Schools background check. This is a very rewarding experience for both the 2nd grade students and the instructors.

This person would be responsible for organizing the Vets To Vets United 5K9 Dog Jog for 2025

"Market set up" would include tasks such as: carrying boxes / pushing a cart full of boxes of food from outside to inside, moving boxes of food around to organize (ranging from 10-50 pounds), sorting for food quality, packing delivery boxes.

"During market" would include restocking, supporting market members navigate market, breaking down boxes, helping market members carry items to their transportation.

"Close market" would include the break down and clean up of the market space and getting leftover food to their secondary location - Part & Parcel / Community Fridge

Set up, put boxes of food in seniors' cars, and break down after distribution.  Distribution is every 4th Saturday of the month 

Join us as a Front Desk Volunteer at SECU Family House in Chapel Hill.  We are seeking individuals with moderate computer skills and excellent phone etiquette to serve as the welcome face of our house.  Candidates must commit to at least six months of once-a-week volunteering (a 2-3 hours shift), either on weekday evenings from 6-8pm or on weekends.  Don't worry if you are new to this role, training will be provided to make sure you feel comfortable.  Join the front desk team; the most popular volunteer opportunity in the house:).  Great swag, snacks and friendships included!!

Covid-19 brought to light the heartbreaking extent of food insecurity in our community. Iglesia Emanuel, together with a large group of dedicated volunteers, has responded to this challenge with a weekly food pantry, providing large boxes and bags of nutritious and culturally appropriate food. Volunteers work in 2-hour shifts, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, making it possible for us to serve over 600 families a week. Students aged 14 and up are welcome to volunteer on their own. Children aged 10 and up are welcome to volunteer under the supervision of a parent or other accompanying adult. Volunteers need to be over 18 for traffic control positions.

In addition to volunteering on site, you can help support this ministry by donating shelf stable food or bags of rice and beans. We always need more protein items (canned chicken, tuna, or peanut butter), cereal, and other nutritious food to complement the fresh produce that we give. 

Sign Up to volunteer here

To learn more about our food pantry, or to make a financial donation, see our webpage - emanuelfoodpantry.org

If interested volunteering with this opportunity be sure go to the Geer Street Learning Garden’s volunteer page, https://foodshuttle.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=93790

Regular focuses will be on tasks such as weeding, planting and other jobs necessary for our garden to thrive! Please wear closed toed shoes and clothes that you do not mind getting dirty. We will supply gloves and all other necessary garden equipment. 

*Mulching will be an activity for the beginning of September* Regular Volunteer Hours are Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-11 am.

Please be sure to review our Geer Street Learning Garden Policies and Procedures especially if this will be the first time volunteering with us, have questions about what to wear or bring, or volunteering with youth. 

Address:

110 E Geer Street,

Durham 27701

Parking:

*FREE street parking is available on N Mangum and N Roxboro St. Please, DO NOT park at Reinvestment Partners. For a detailed map CLICK HERE 

Red- Where to park  Yellow- Where to enter the garden on foot 

If interested volunteering with this opportunity be sure go to the Geer Street Learning Garden’s volunteer page, https://foodshuttle.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=93790

Garden is open from the first weekend in March until the weekend before Thanksgiving in November. 

Available workday shifts for new volunteers:

Friday and Saturday each week

March through May 9am-12pm

June through August 8am-11am

September through the weekend before Thanksgiving 9am-12pm

Groups are welcome! Please contact Cindy @ 919-5607319 or ckriley@dconc.gov to schedule your group.

Briggs Ave Community Garden is an agriculture education space owned by the North Carolina Agriculture Foundation at NCSU. We are an Extension program offering applied food and nutrition education with a seed to table approach. We teach families how to grow food for themselves and others using USDA Organic methods following food safety from the garden to the table. 30% of the food we grow is donated to Durham Technical Community College pantry. 

Are you ready to make a difference and reach out to others that have a passion to ENDALZ? Our Community Engagement Committee is looking for enthusiastic volunteer leaders to join us. Under the guidance of our Committee Chair and alongside a staff partner, you'll help ensure our Walk to End Alzheimer’s events are a huge success. As part of this team, you'll connect with new groups from service and faith-based organizations, schools, universities, and other community groups. Plus, you'll get to celebrate and cheer on our amazing existing participants and teams! Don't miss out on this opportunity! Fill out the online interest form today, and one of our staff members will be in touch with you soon. Let's make a difference together!

Alzheimer's Association Care & Support Volunteers provide direct, hands-on assistance with those living with Alzheimer's and related dementia, caregivers, and the general public.

Community Representatives are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services. Community Representatives represent the Association in the community at outreach events, such as health fairs, third-party fundraising events, and other outreach opportunities. They serve as liaisons between the Alzheimer's Association and local groups such as neighborhoods, rural counties, business and civic organizations or faith communities.

Alzheimer's Association Care & Support Volunteers provide direct, hands-on assistance with those living with Alzheimer's and related dementia, caregivers, and the general public.

Community Representatives are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services. Community Representatives represent the Association in the community at outreach events, such as health fairs, third-party fundraising events, and other outreach opportunities. They serve as liaisons between the Alzheimer's Association and local groups such as neighborhoods, rural counties, business and civic organizations or faith communities.

Alzheimer's Association Care & Support Volunteers provide direct, hands-on assistance with those living with Alzheimer's and related dementia, caregivers, and the general public.

Community Representatives are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services. Community Representatives represent the Association in the community at outreach events, such as health fairs, third-party fundraising events, and other outreach opportunities. They serve as liaisons between the Alzheimer's Association and local groups such as neighborhoods, rural counties, business and civic organizations or faith communities.

Alzheimer's Association Care & Support Volunteers provide direct, hands-on assistance with those living with Alzheimer's and related dementia, caregivers, and the general public.

Are you a natural born leader? Do you love to teach? Do you have that knack for organizing programs? Are you fueled by the desire to raise awareness and understanding of Alzheimer's and related dementia diseases to make a difference in our communities? Then you are an Alzheimer's Association Community Educator! Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are representatives of the Alzheimer's Association who cultivate opportunities and then deliver Association educational programs. Educators work in their professional, civic, and personal spaces to raise awareness of Alzheimer's and provide education and information to constituents. Educators are empowered to identify gaps, areas of need, and areas of interest and fill those through education.

Alzheimer's Association Care & Support Volunteers provide direct, hands-on assistance with those living with Alzheimer's and related dementia, caregivers, and the general public.

Are you a natural born leader? Do you love to teach? Do you have that knack for organizing programs? Are you fueled by the desire to raise awareness and understanding of Alzheimer's and related dementia diseases to make a difference in our communities? Then you are an Alzheimer's Association Community Educator! Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are representatives of the Alzheimer's Association who cultivate opportunities and then deliver Association educational programs. Educators work in their professional, civic, and personal spaces to raise awareness of Alzheimer's and provide education and information to constituents. Educators are empowered to identify gaps, areas of need, and areas of interest and fill those through education.

Alzheimer's Association Care & Support Volunteers provide direct, hands-on assistance with those living with Alzheimer's and related dementia, caregivers, and the general public.

Are you a natural born leader? Do you love to teach? Do you have that knack for organizing programs? Are you fueled by the desire to raise awareness and understanding of Alzheimer's and related dementia diseases to make a difference in our communities? Then you are an Alzheimer's Association Community Educator! Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are representatives of the Alzheimer's Association who cultivate opportunities and then deliver Association educational programs. Educators work in their professional, civic, and personal spaces to raise awareness of Alzheimer's and provide education and information to constituents. Educators are empowered to identify gaps, areas of need, and areas of interest and fill those through education.

Advocacy Volunteers help improve the quality of care and quality of life for people living with Alzheimer's disease and their families by carrying our message to elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels. Our volunteers share their unique stories to improve the lives of everyone affected by this disease! Are you ready to make your voice heard? Find out more information about our volunteer opportunities online.

Political experience is not required, and your level of commitment is completely flexible to fit your schedule, style, and skills.

Advocacy Volunteers help improve the quality of care and quality of life for people living with Alzheimer's disease and their families by carrying our message to elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels. Our volunteers share their unique stories to improve the lives of everyone affected by this disease! Are you ready to make your voice heard? Find out more information about our volunteer opportunities online.

Political experience is not required, and your level of commitment is completely flexible to fit your schedule, style, and skills.

Advocacy Volunteers help improve the quality of care and quality of life for people living with Alzheimer's disease and their families by carrying our message to elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels. Our volunteers share their unique stories to improve the lives of everyone affected by this disease! Are you ready to make your voice heard? Find out more information about our volunteer opportunities online.

Political experience is not required, and your level of commitment is completely flexible to fit your schedule, style, and skills.

The Longest Day is the day with the most light - the summer solstice. And it’s the day the Alzheimer’s Association calls on everyone to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through an activity of their choice. The Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina is searching for community leaders to bring in volunteers across the state. The Longest Day Volunteer Committee is a fun group of volunteers focused on bringing out the creativity in our fundraisers and teams. Learn more about what interests you can bring to this committee!

The Longest Day is the day with the most light - the summer solstice. And it’s the day the Alzheimer’s Association calls on everyone to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through an activity of their choice. The Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina is searching for community leaders to bring in volunteers across the state. The Longest Day Volunteer Committee is a fun group of volunteers focused on bringing out the creativity in our fundraisers and teams. Learn more about what interests you can bring to this committee!

The Longest Day is the day with the most light - the summer solstice. And it’s the day the Alzheimer’s Association calls on everyone to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through an activity of their choice. The Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina is searching for community leaders to bring in volunteers across the state. The Longest Day Volunteer Committee is a fun group of volunteers focused on bringing out the creativity in our fundraisers and teams. Learn more about what interests you can bring to this committee!

Making Walk to End Alzheimer's(r) successful requires a great deal of time and dedication from volunteers. Sign up to help the day of the walk to volunteer as an individual or with your family or group. Volunteer assignments are available for all ability and age levels. Help us make Walk to End Alzheimer's(r) a memorable and inspiring event for all those who attend. Day of walk opportunities consists of set-up, registration, promise garden support, programs and advocacy, route support and breakdown, you choose! A manager will reach out to you prior to the event date! Together we can move the mission forward!

Do you believe every family deserves a place to call home? Are you passionate about strengthening your community? Families Together, a 45-year-old Raleigh nonprofit organization, is actively seeking dynamic and dedicated volunteer board members to help guide our mission of ending family homelessness. 

We’re looking for: 

People who align with our mission, vision, and values (https://familiestogethernc.org/our-missionvisionvalues) 

Community connectors who can open doors and share our story 

Thoughtful leaders who want to serve witha trusted nonprofit leader in tackling family homelessness  

We're seeking passionate board members from all backgrounds. Additionally, we welcome interest from attorneys, especially those with experience in housing or development (helpful, but not required). 

As a board member, you’ll join a skilled, governance-focused board to contribute your voice, skills, and network to help families move from crisis to stability and stay there. Visit https://familiestogethernc.org/our-team to see our current board members. 

To learn more, contact Jennifer Paul, Executive Director, at jennifer@familiestogethernc.org.  

Families Together is a 45-year-old, Raleigh-based nonprofit that works to end family homelessness by helping children and their families with emergency shelter, affordable housing solutions, and wrap-around support services. The Development Committee plays a key role in building community support for this mission.  

Families Together is seeking volunteers to join this impact-focused and collaborative committee focused on fundraising, communications, outreach, and volunteer engagement. 

Commitment: 

One virtual meeting per month (2nd Friday at noon) 

Light project-based work between meetings 

We’re looking for: 

Community connectors 

People interested or experienced in nonprofit fundraising and marketing 

Volunteers who want to use their voice and network for good 

This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while collaborating with a passionate team working to make housing stability a reality for more families. 

Interested? Contact Kelly Nutty, Director of Development and Communications, at kelly@FamiliesTogetherNC.org to learn more. 

To see the full opportunity description and sign up please click here

https://foodshuttle.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=116465

When

Where

locations vary in Durham, Wake, Orange, Chatham, Johnston, Edgecombe and Nash Counties.

Please Wear/Bring

To see the full opportunity description and sign up please click here

https://foodshuttle.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=116465 

If you are willing to work hard and get a little dirty along the way, we encourage you to volunteer! Do not worry about being an expert in building, you will learn everything you need to know by working with staff and experienced volunteers. Volunteers should be comfortable using the tools and lumber needed to make a raised garden bed and must be willing to meet staff at a recipient’s home. 

To make the program accessible to all, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle has a pay-what-you-can policy with a minimum contribution from individuals and families receiving boxes.  This means that as a volunteer you MIGHT assist with a build for someone who is able to pay which means that you are supporting an effort that extends the reach of the program to someone who cannot pay.

Volunteers must be 16 or older to volunteer with a required ratio of 1 adult to 4 youth. 

We are starting a Community Kitchen Garden and need your help. From pulling weeds to planting seedlings, your green thumb is essential in creating a beautiful garden.

Do you have a passion for the people in the community? Well, this may be a great opportunity for you to spread the gospel and make life-changing connections with those in our community who need us. 

The Museum of Durham History will be attending the Durham Farmers' Market and Black Farmers' Market this spring, summer and fall! We need volunteers to help represent the Museum, including talking about the Museum, programming and our current and future exhibits. Information to share will be provided. The Museum staff will set up and take down the booth and traveling exhibit. We are looking for two volunteers to serve each week.

The Museum will be at the Farmers Markets the following dates: 

Durham Farmers Market - volunteer shift 8:30am-12:30pm

Black Farmers Market - volunteer shift 11:30am-4:30pm

Please contact Clay Harrison at manager@modh.org with questions or to sign up.

Meals on Wheels Durham offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to make lasting impacts on older adults in the community. You can delivers meals—and smiles—to clients each weekday, help pack and load meals onto delivery vehicles, or even check in on seniors in the comfort of your own home. We have something for everybody!

Meals on Wheels of Durham is seeking volunteers to make phone calls to our home-bound senior clients.

Call our seniors in Durham. You can call from anyplace you have access to the internet and a computer.

Calls are made on Wednesdays and/or Fridays from your remote location. You will receive that day's wellness call spreadsheet via email at 8am. Calls can be made between 9am and noon. Each route averages 60 minutes (10-14 clients). Sign up for up to 3 routes per day. 

Soon after registering for this opportunity through AmeriCorps RSVP, you will receive an email from Meals on Wheels Durham inviting you to register in our system. Once you have registered you will receive an email with the link to sign up for a shift in our Scheduler program.

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps RSVP? Before responding to this need, visit our website and enroll here! 

If interested, contact RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 or amanda@thevolunteercenter.org. 

As a Durham Community Food Pantry volunteer, you are part of a collaborative effort to end food insecurity in Durham and Orange counties. Roles vary day-by-day, as described below:

Monday: Building non-perishable boxes of food for distribution [standing, lifting is optional]

Tuesday: Sorting produce, food drive materials, deli, dessert, break, and other items for distribution [standing, sorting]

Wednesday/Thursday: Servicing clients with food distribution: car loader, runner, warehouse organization [walking, light lifting, car loading involves 15lbs lifting'

Wednesday: Sorting boxes, recycling, warehouse cleanup and produce box-making [standing]

 If interested, Contact RSVP Program Manager Lauren Holloway at 919-321-6932.

Overview

Every weekday from 10am-3pm, Reality Ministries welcomes between 25-35 adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities into our community center for a day of programs and activities: exercise, games, arts & crafts, lunch, Bible study, field trips, and more. We also ask Volunteers to join us in our evening groups Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8. Reality sends about four mailings a year. When we send these we need volunteers to help label, stuff, and seal. We generally have a three hour block of time to complete each of these mailings. Volunteers are a crucial presence at Reality through their commitment to building lasting friendships with participants. The hope of these weekly gatherings is to create a meaningful and fun atmosphere for people of all abilities to come together in friendship. It is important to note: Reality Ministries is not a place where volunteers come to do for people with disabilities, rather, it is a place where volunteers come alongside participants to be with them in relationship.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps RSVP? Before responding to this need, visit our website and enroll here! 

Questions?  If interested, contact RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 or amanda@thevolunteercenter.org.

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Position Overview: To effectively connect with all Nonprofit Organizations throughout North Carolina.

Job Description: 

Qualifications: 

The Secretary plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effectiveness of various administrative and governance-related tasks associated with the board of directors.

Responsibilities:

Term: all Directors serve a term of 3 years.

Meeting attendance: all Directors are expected to attend all monthly Board meetings (11 to 12 per year) at StepUp Durham's office, and serve on two Committees. Officers are expected to attend monthly Executive Committee Meetings.

The Museum of Durham History will be attending the Durham Farmers' Market and Black Farmers' Market this spring, summer and fall! We need volunteers to help represent the Museum, including talking about the Museum, programming and our current and future exhibits. Information to share will be provided. The Museum staff will set up and take down the booth and traveling exhibit. We are looking for two volunteers to serve each week.

The Museum will be at the Farmers Markets the following dates: 

Durham Farmers Market - volunteer shift 8:30am-12:30pm

Black Farmers Market - volunteer shift 11:30am-4:30pm

Please contact Clay Harrison at manager@modh.org with questions or to sign up.

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP? Before responding to this need, visit our website and enroll here! 

Questions?  If interested, contact RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 or by email at amanda@thevolunteercenter.org.  

Volunteers are crucial to the operation of the Museum of Durham History as we provide programs and experiences to Durham residents and visitors. Our commitment to volunteers is to provide meaningful volunteer experience and effective direction in an environment that is friendly, comfortable, educational, and fun.

We are specifically looking for long-term volunteers who are able to help on-site twice per month on average. Available shifts include Tuesday through Friday, 10 am - 1 pm, 1-5 pm; Saturday 10am-1pm, 1pm-3pm, and 3pm-5pm; Sunday, 12-2:30 pm, 2:30-5 pm; monthly 3rd Friday 5pm-8pm.

**Free downtown Durham parking!**

Key Responsibilities:

 Skills to be Enhanced or Developed on the Job:

Qualifications and Skills Preferred:

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP? Before responding to this need, visit our website and enroll here! 

Questions?  If interested, contact RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 or by email at amanda@thevolunteercenter.org.  

Purchase an item form the Nourish Market Wish List or serve for 4 hours with a Campbell Serve Affiliate and have up to $25 in fees waived. 

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Come on out to the Urban Community AgroNomics's (UCAN) Catawba Trail Farm and lend a hand and get a whole lot of inspiration in return! UCAN is a nonprofit whose mission is to engage the community of Northern Durham with skills based in agriculture and providing a place for those in the community to have access to fresh fruits and vegetables. We have a lot of opportunities to get hands-on experience and make a big difference. 

Specific needs

1) We need people to come and help us to spread compost and mulch around the completion of the Hugelkultur Garden, this will be supervised. 

2) We need assistance with identifying Native plants which can be done by downloading an app called iNaturalist to your phone. 

3) We need volunteers to spread mulch around the Youth Green House. 

4) We need volunteers who will help to add soil to the raised beds. 

5) We need volunteers to help assist building additional garden beds in the Children's Garden. 

This job is outdoors and physical. It requires standing, lifting, and bending. Its a great chance to keep moving! 

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP? Before responding to this need, visit our website and enroll here! 

If interested, contact RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 or by email amanda@thevolunteercenter.org.

National Emergency Child Care Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity in Durham, North Carolina that provides free child care services to families who are experiencing an crisis or disaster. Our mission is to ensure every family has equal opportunity to access and utilize free emergency child care during a crisis or disaster. 

We are recruiting Durham-based SENIOR volunteers to help local families who are in crisis or disasters. We've already helped (3) families in Durham with over 20 hours of free child care, families that desperately needed help and support. NEXT STEP: Please let us know which training you want to attend. All trainings are listed on our website under Volunteer Now: https://emergencychildcare.org/contact-2/

In only 5 months since the program was activated during Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, 115 Emergency Child Care Volunteers across 2 states (North Carolina and California) have provided 713 hours and 74 days of free emergency child care to 82 children and 50 families (96% in North Carolina). We now have over 400 volunteers registered to become active volunteers. All volunteers undergo trauma-informed training in Psychological First Aid, extensive vetting, and nationwide background checks to ensure they are qualified and screened to care for children. On average, our volunteers are activated 1-3 times per week to help families requesting emergency child care in North Carolina and California.

Our families really need you!! Please join our amazing group of volunteers. 

We will provide volunteers with trauma training for children in disasters. We also provide you with a backpack of fun toys, reading books, coloring books and puzzles to play with the children. This is one-on-one child care so volunteers will need to be 18 and older and have reliable transportation. Skilled and trained volunteers are dispatched immediately after the family calls the crisis line for emergency child care services.

Volunteer child care providers will meet families at a disaster shelter, at the family's home, or where the disaster has occurred to ensure the safety and well-being of the children. While children are safe with a child care provider, the family has the time to deal with the crisis. This support, in result, reduces high levels of stress for the family, as well as the potential for violence, abuse, or neglect to the child during a crisis.

Child care after a disaster is a critical part of response and recovery. Studies have shown that children who have experienced trauma from disasters need extra time with caregivers to ask questions to understand the crisis, to talk about their experience, be listened to, have their feelings accepted, provided with a space to cry and express feelings, have special one-on-one playtime and extra attention, do something relaxing or fun, and feel safe, cared for, and loved (Helping Children and Youth Cope in the Aftermath of Disasters, SAMHSA). WHY THIS IS SO IMPORTANT Disasters are upsetting experiences for everyone involved, but especially for children. Disasters can leave children feeling frightened, confused, and insecure. Children may respond to disaster by demonstrating fears, sadness, or behavioral problems. Younger children may return to earlier behavior patterns, such as bedwetting, sleep problems and separation anxiety. Older children may also display anger, aggression, school problems or withdrawal. With so many natural disasters occurring today, and now the increase in school shootings, children are seeing and experiencing things they should not have to - being evacuated, seeing injured or dying people or animals, losing their home and belongings, losing immediate access to basic needs, being injured themselves, and feeling that their own lives are threatened. Children and families also suffer from post-disaster ongoing stress which includes transitional housing, living in shelters or hotels, losing contact with their friends and neighbors, losing things that are important to them, parental job loss, and the financial costs of reestablishing their previous living conditions. Children’s ability to cope with disaster or emergencies is often tied to the way parents cope. And, when parents are overwhelmed, sad, depressed, emotional, stressed and panicked, the children will not have the emotional care they need to heal. We can help children and families better cope when we provide them with social support systems such as free immediate child care when they need it most. Our program also brings incredible value to the volunteer care givers.

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps RSVP? Before responding to this need, visit our website and enroll here! 

Questions?  If interested, Contact RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 or by email at amanda@tnvlc.onmicrosoft.com.

National Emergency Child Care Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity in Durham, North Carolina that provides free child care services to families who are experiencing an crisis or disaster. Our mission is to ensure every family has equal opportunity to access and utilize free emergency child care during a crisis or disaster. 

We are recruiting Durham-based volunteers to help local families who are in crisis or disasters. We've already helped (3) families in Durham with over 20 hours of free child care, families that desperately needed help and support. NEXT STEP: Please let us know which training you want to attend. All trainings are listed on our website under Volunteer Now: https://emergencychildcare.org/contact-2/

In only 5 months since the program was activated during Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, 115 Emergency Child Care Volunteers across 2 states (North Carolina and California) have provided 713 hours and 74 days of free emergency child care to 82 children and 50 families (96% in North Carolina). We now have over 400 volunteers registered to become active volunteers. All volunteers undergo trauma-informed training in Psychological First Aid, extensive vetting, and nationwide background checks to ensure they are qualified and screened to care for children. On average, our volunteers are activated 1-3 times per week to help families requesting emergency child care in North Carolina and California.

Our families really need you!! Please join our amazing group of volunteers. 

We will provide volunteers with trauma training for children in disasters. We also provide you with a backpack of fun toys, reading books, coloring books and puzzles to play with the children. This is one-on-one child care so volunteers will need to be 18 and older and have reliable transportation. Skilled and trained volunteers are dispatched immediately after the family calls the crisis line for emergency child care services.

Volunteer child care providers will meet families at a disaster shelter, at the family's home, or where the disaster has occurred to ensure the safety and well-being of the children. While children are safe with a child care provider, the family has the time to deal with the crisis. This support, in result, reduces high levels of stress for the family, as well as the potential for violence, abuse, or neglect to the child during a crisis.

Child care after a disaster is a critical part of response and recovery. Studies have shown that children who have experienced trauma from disasters need extra time with caregivers to ask questions to understand the crisis, to talk about their experience, be listened to, have their feelings accepted, provided with a space to cry and express feelings, have special one-on-one playtime and extra attention, do something relaxing or fun, and feel safe, cared for, and loved (Helping Children and Youth Cope in the Aftermath of Disasters, SAMHSA). WHY THIS IS SO IMPORTANT Disasters are upsetting experiences for everyone involved, but especially for children. Disasters can leave children feeling frightened, confused, and insecure. Children may respond to disaster by demonstrating fears, sadness, or behavioral problems. Younger children may return to earlier behavior patterns, such as bedwetting, sleep problems and separation anxiety. Older children may also display anger, aggression, school problems or withdrawal. With so many natural disasters occurring today, and now the increase in school shootings, children are seeing and experiencing things they should not have to - being evacuated, seeing injured or dying people or animals, losing their home and belongings, losing immediate access to basic needs, being injured themselves, and feeling that their own lives are threatened. Children and families also suffer from post-disaster ongoing stress which includes transitional housing, living in shelters or hotels, losing contact with their friends and neighbors, losing things that are important to them, parental job loss, and the financial costs of reestablishing their previous living conditions. Children’s ability to cope with disaster or emergencies is often tied to the way parents cope. And, when parents are overwhelmed, sad, depressed, emotional, stressed and panicked, the children will not have the emotional care they need to heal. We can help children and families better cope when we provide them with social support systems such as free immediate child care when they need it most. Our program also brings incredible value to the volunteer care givers.

The Lee County Libraries offers opportunities for teens to volunteer for school community service requirements. The volunteer application packet can be found on the Lee County Government website https://leecountync.gov/how_do_i/apply_for___obtain/volunteering/index.php

*Please do not wait until a few days before your service is due to your supervisor! Background checks are required for all volunteers and approval can take up to two weeks. 

Our general volunteers assist in several aspects of maintaining the library collection including shelf reading, shifting materials, and overall presentation of materials in displays and on shelves. Special projects may pop up including: creating craft material bags for programs, cutting/prepping for program needs, and more.  

A volunteer application and release form must be filled out for the county. The packet can be found on the Lee County Government website at:https://leecountync.gov/how_do_i/apply_for___obtain/volunteering/index.php

Work with the Durham Center for Senior Life and use skills and talents to connect with other seniors! From exercise classes to tech workshops, DCSL has got a lot. 

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP? Before responding to this need, please visit our website and enroll here! Or contact RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 or amanda@thevolunteercenter.org.

Liberty Hospice, a wonderful organization that offers a wide range of care options for patients and their families, is in need of volunteers offering direct, client-facing support. These tasks can include, but are not limited to:

- Sitting with patients

- Pet therapy

- Talking to people who need encouragement or support

- Leading bereavement groups

- Bringing craft kits to patients and families

Liberty wanted to honor volunteers' skills and use whatever gifts an interested volunteer possesses. The possibilities are endless!

Some positions require additional training and yearly continuing education.

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP? Before responding to this need, please visit our website and enroll here! Or contact RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 or amanda@thevolunteercenter.org.

Liberty Hospice, a wonderful organization that offers a wide range of care options for patients and their families, is in need of volunteers offering support services for patients, their loved ones, and medical professionals. These tasks can include, but are not limited to:

Work from home doing tuck in calls with families or sending greeting cards.

Work from home providing bereavement and spiritual support by assisting with phone calls to families, providing prayers, or

Assisting in office with clerical duties such as answering the phone, filing, etc. 

Liberty wants to honor volunteers' skills and use whatever gifts an interested volunteer possesses. The possibilities are endless!

Some positions require additional training and yearly continuing education.

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP? Before responding to this need, please visit our website and enroll here! Or contact RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 or amanda@thevolunteercenter.org.

If you are available mid-April and over the summer, READ ON!

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to the community? Join Welcome Baby as a Volunteer Office Assistant at the Durham Cooperative Extension!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized volunteer to support our administrative tasks. Your efforts will help ensure the smooth operation of programs that serve local families.

Tasks: Assist with filing, data entry, copying, and organizing materials. 

Friendly, dependable, and professional comfortable with basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) 

Are you available Mid-April and over the summer?

Join Welcome Baby and support the Giving Closet!

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How cute are baby clothes? Soooo cute! And you can help us get them into the hands of families who need them! Join us at Welcome Baby’s Giving Closet and help bundle, tag, and size clothes, shoes, socks, maternity wear, and more! Your support will help us serve over 70 families every week—our busiest and most impactful program! Make a difference in the lives of local families!  

The Durham Rescue Mission offers a safe haven to women, children, and families at our Good Samaritan Inn. Through generous donations and loving volunteers we are able to provide a day care facility for the children of single mothers and families who attend classes or vocational training.

Our Student Ambassadors are a critical link in helping our organization get PORCH neighborhoods started in their home or college towns. Their role is to help bring awareness of food insecurity to the local community, mobilize local food drives, and identify potential neighborhood coordinators to help create a sustainable hunger relief program. The program is open to all high school or college students who are passionate about fighting hunger.

PORCH provides students with the knowledge, tools, and support needed - from food insecurity education, to how-to playbooks, to marketing materials, to a program advisor - to help ensure success.

Looking to make a difference in your neighborhood? PORCH is activly recruting volunteer nieghborhood coordinators. 

It is easier than you think to fight hunger in your community. At PORCH, our proven model is simple. Each month our volunteers collect bags of food from porches in their neighborhoods and deliver them to local food pantries. By working at the local level, they know exactly what is needed most in their community.

We'd be happy to have you on the team as a neighborhood coordinator, food or financial donor, or an enlightened supporter. Come see what a difference neighbors helping neighbors can make in your community.

Duke Regional Hospital is looking for support in the Pharmacy on Wednesdays from 8am-12pm. 

The position would entail:

To volunteer, please fill out this application

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP? Before responding to this need, visit our website and enroll here! 

Questions?  If interested, contact RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 or by email at amanda@tnvlc.onmicrosoft.com.

Duke Regional Hospital is looking for support at the Information Desk. Monday - Friday 8am - 5 pm (4 hour shifts) 

The position would entail:

To volunteer, please fill out this application

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP? Before responding to this need, visit our website and enroll here! 

Questions?  If interested, contact RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 or by email at amanda@tnvlc.onmicrosoft.com.

Duke Regional Hospital is looking for support in their gift store on Tuesdays from 10am - 2 pm. 

The position would entail:

To volunteer, please fill out this application

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP? Before responding to this need, visit our website and enroll here! 

Questions?  If interested, contact RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 or by email at amanda@tnvlc.onmicrosoft.com.

Be A Literacy Tutor

Enjoy working with kids?

Want to make a difference in your community?

Be a LEAP Tutor!

In-person opportunities every Monday and Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 pm at the downtown Durham County Library (300 N. Roxboro St).

Training, all materials and ongoing support are provided. Visit Durham Leap to learn more!

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP? Before responding to this need, visit our website and enroll here! 

Questions?  If interested, contact RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 or by email at amanda@tnvlc.onmicrosoft.com

Start early teaching the 4-5 year old Pre-K students to love everything about all kinds of Art.

Encourage children to use their hands to manipulate clay, finger paint, weave, paint, and draw. This helps build fine motor skills - the same skills that children need to learn how to write letters and words.

Just like our Reading Program, the Art Program is run by Volunteers.  The Art Program will entice and create the artist in every student.

We are looking for one to two volunteers to create and continue teaching an Art program for 140 PreK students.  

Volunteer in Pre-Kindergarten classroom to help learn fun, developmentally appropriate Pre-K activities.  The Classroom volunteer is most helpful during school-wide activities like the 100th day of school, our Field Days in Spring, and our Holiday parties.

We look forward to meeting you!

Click Respond, and we will be in touch to talk about scheduling and the necessary paperwork. Thanks!

Warren Williams is a very busy and fun school, housing over 140 Pre-K students.  Each classroom has a Teacher and a Teacher's Assistant.  These teachers spend all day with the students, with no real "down" time to help with the upkeep of the grounds.  

We are looking for 1-3 people to take on the task of helping out with our school's appearance and safety on the outside.

Our "grounds keepers" would rake the rubber mulch that is on the playgrounds, on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, to keep the base even for the safety of the children.  Also, the mulch around our plants and trees need some repair/care.  Also, we need someone to water plants, inside and outside.  One other task would be to sweep the walls and posts under the breezeway for webs, nests, dirt.  Finally, someone to wash our windows outside - throughout both buildings, probably once a year.  And, of course, anything else you see that needs some love and care!

We can work with you for your supplies and tools.  

Thank you for donating your time to one of Lee County's most fun schools!

We look forward to meeting and working with you. 

Volunteers work in 2-hour shifts to help bag, box, or distribute food.

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps RSVP? Before responding to this need, visit our website and enroll here! 

Questions?  If interested, Contact RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932.

Covid-19 brought to light the heartbreaking extent of food insecurity in our community. Iglesia Emanuel, together with a large group of dedicated volunteers, has responded to this challenge with a weekly food pantry, providing large boxes and bags of nutritious and culturally appropriate food. Volunteers work in 2-hour shifts, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, making it possible for us to serve over 600 families a week. Students aged 14 and up are welcome to volunteer on their own. Children aged 10 and up are welcome to volunteer under the supervision of a parent or other accompanying adult. Volunteers need to be over 18 for traffic control positions.

In addition to volunteering on site, you can help support this ministry by donating shelf stable food or bags of rice and beans. We always need more protein items (canned chicken, tuna, or peanut butter), cereal, and other nutritious food to complement the fresh produce that we give. 

See sign-up genius for volunteer dates and times.

To learn more about our food pantry, or to make a financial donation, see our webpage - emanuelfoodpantry.org

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP? Before responding to this need, visit our website and enroll here! 

Questions?  If interested, contact RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 or by email at amanda@tnvlc.onmicrosoft.com