Needs From: The Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center

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

Do you have a background in fundraising or marketing? Would you like to help a nonprofit directly increase their mission's reach through increasing fundraising? We have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.

For many nonprofits, there may not be enough time or resources to devote to donation management. RSVP volunteers will be placed at partner organizations to assist in donation management. Activities will depend on the partner agency's needs but may include data analysis of current donations, developing a prospective donor list, and ensuring donors are thanked and retained.

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

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

Do you have a background in program development or consulting? Would you like to help a nonprofit directly increase their mission's reach through increasing stakeholder stewardship or communication? We have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.

For many nonprofits, there may not be enough time or resources to devote to resource development and community member connections. RSVP volunteers will be placed at partner organizations to assist in resource acquisition based on the nonprofit's needs. Activities will depend on the partner agency's needs but may include grant writing, in-kind donation procurement, or updating databases with relevant community resources. 

Sound interesting to you?  If interested, Contact RSVP Program Manager Lauren Holloway at 919-321-6932.

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

Do you have a background in volunteer management or systems optimization? Would you like to help a nonprofit directly effectively train new volunteers to sustain a solid volunteer base? We have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.

Many organizations do not have enough time or resources to invest in developing robust volunteer on-boarding and tracking systems to increase volunteer retention and organizational effectiveness.  Activities will depend on the partner agency's needs but may include creating or updating a Volunteer Handbook, formalizing a volunteer orientation process, updating or digitizing a volunteer scheduling process, updating or digitizing a volunteer intake process, and updating or digitizing a volunteer hour tracking process.

Sound interesting to you?  If interested, Contact RSVP Program Manager Lauren Holloway at 919-321-6932.

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

Transitions LifeCare, a hospice and palliative care organization serving patients in the Triangle and surrounding counties, supports our patients and their families with a circle of physical, emotional, and spiritual care.

Transitions LifeCare's volunteers are an important part of this care and can provide support by:
-providing companionship to the patient.
-sitting with the patient so the caregiver can run errands.
-holding a Veteran's Recognition Ceremony.
-performing other tasks to help our patients and staff.
-providing transportation, opportunities for respite, and specialty services like music, massage and pet therapy.

If you would like more information or are interested in
how you can become a volunteer, reach out to Leah at https://www.transitionslifecare.org/volunteer/ or call 919.828.0890.

Position Overview: 

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our organization as a volunteer to assist with website management. As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that information on our website is accurate and up to date.  

This position reports to TNVLC’s Marketing & Community Engagement Manager and offers a unique opportunity to enhance your technical skills and make a meaningful impact on our online presence. 

Responsibilities: 

Qualifications: 

Benefits: 

Apply now and become an integral part of our team! 

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter outlining interest and relevant skills/experience to hannah@tnvlc.onmicrosoft.com   

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking an individual with teaching and/or writing experience to volunteer as an Oral History Program Advisor. As a volunteer, you will help train a group of high school students in question writing and interview techniques, as well as edit and revise their written narratives. This volunteer will also be responsible for layout and design of booklets using Canva. This position reports to our Marketing & Community Engagement Manager, and offers a unique opportunity to preserve and share valuable personal narratives and contribute to the preservation of collective memory while developing leadership, editing, and graphic design skills.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Benefits:

Join us as a volunteer for the Oral History Program Manager position and help us capture and share the stories that shape our collective memory. To apply, please email your resume and brief statement outlining interest and relevant skills/experience to Hannah@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 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.

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.

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 Saturdays throughout the year from 10am-12 and 12-2pm.  Sign up for more information!

All volunteers must have a background check.

Looking for someone to help create flyers on Canva

Ready to lend a hand and make a difference? Look no further than the Durham Rescue Mission Thrift Stores! Whether you're an individual looking to volunteer or part of a group eager to give back, we have an opportunity at our Durham store. Volunteers will work on the floor of the store  (meaning the main store space), sorting clothing by sizes, putting out new merchandise, helping to tidy and organize the clothing sections. This role does require standing, but not lifting anything heavy. 

The hours available for volunteering are Monday through Saturday between 9 am and 7 pm. 

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 your experience to help train our learners about Service Enterprise curriculum. Most presentations and trainings are done virtually. 

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

Serve up smiles and dish out hope by volunteering to serve a meal at Good Samaritan Inn, our Women and Children's Campus! Its an opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. Whether its lunch or dinner, your time and effort are greatly appreciated.

Monday through Saturday Lunch 11:15 am - 1:45 pm, Dinner 4:15 pm- 6:45 pm.  Sunday 12:15 pm - 3:45 pm.

Join us in spreading warmth and kindness through a shared meal. Your presence not only fills bellies but also lifts spirits and brings comfort to those in need. Let's come together to serve love and compassion--- sign up to volunteer today! 

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

*Volunteers 13-15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.  The adult and teen must each register individually as volunteers and sign up for a volunteer slot.*  Volunteers 16 and older may volunteer unaccompanied.

*Volunteers 13-15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.  The adult and teen must each register individually as volunteers and sign up for a volunteer slot.*  Volunteers 16 and older may volunteer unaccompanied.

Do you love helping kids succeed on their homework? Are you excited about helping to combat the learning loss caused by the pandemic? Then tutoring could be for you! Students to Scholars is seeking Academic Coaches to work with our students. Academic Coaches work in-person with an assigned 3rd-5th grader at least once per week to study math and/or reading. Each coaching session is one-on-one, lasts about an hour, and takes place at one of the Durham Boys and Girls Clubs between 3:30pm and 5:30pm. 

Do you love helping kids succeed on their homework? Are you excited about helping to combat the learning loss caused by the pandemic? Then tutoring could be for you! Students to Scholars is seeking academic tutors to work with our students. Tutors work in-person with an assigned 3rd-5th grader at least once per week to study math and/or reading. Each coaching session is one-on-one, lasts about an hour, and takes place at one of the Durham Boys and Girls Clubs between 3:30pm and 6pm. Training for tutors will be provided.

  If interested, Contact AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Program Manager Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 or amanda@tnvlc.onmicrosoft.com.

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

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.

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.

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 Amanda Stoen at 919-321-6932 or email amanda@thevolunteercenter.org.

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.

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 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.***

This need is to log any hours related to training.  This includes veteran/pup teams, trainers and any volunteer who assists with the training.

This need is for logging in volunteer hours

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.

The CommUNITY Scholars program provides after-school tutoring for K-7th graders, Monday through Friday. The program matches an adult to each child to provide one-on-one tutoring in reading and math and assistance with homework.

Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge and experience with children?

If so, WE NEED YOUR HELP for the remainder of this school year.

We are looking for adults (over 18) that enjoy working closely with children and have an understanding of one or more subject areas (subject and grade level) to work with children from now through the end of the school year. 

You can create your own schedule. Volunteers can choose to come one day, multiple days, or everyday, Monday through Friday -- whatever works best for you. 

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

The West End Community Foundation is looking for a "Volunteer" Volunteer Coordinator to assist in managing their volunteers. This vital volunteer position would include:

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

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps RSVP? Before responding to this need, visit our website and enroll here! The Program Manager will be in touch within 2 business days.

The Miracle League of the Triangle has been connecting the special needs community to yours for the past 17 years! With over 550 athletes & three fields within the Triangle we need over 4,000 volunteers every season to makes sure our players are supported! 

You will help our athletes play baseball to the best of their ability; no baseball experience is required! we train you to be GREAT buddies!

Each volunteer shift is three hours long where you will be paired 1-1 with one of our athletes. You will help them bat, run the bases, and make a new friend! 

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 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 will pick up produce bags from Uncle Harry's General Store (1925 Yearby Ave, Durham, NC 27705) on Saturdays between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM at their chosen time and deliver these items to participant homes. Driving may be up to a 2-hour commitment (eg, someone who picks up at 10:00 AM should plan to finish by 12:00 PM at the latest).

We routinely need 15-20 drivers to serve ~175 households each week. In order for us to generate driving routes based on an accurate headcount of drivers for the week, we ask that you sign up no later than 5 PM the day before distribution. Once routes are generated, an email with instructions will be sent to all volunteers within a few hours of their pick-up time. The more people who sign up, the quicker the routes are for everyone! We encourage you to bring along a friend for this role! Driving is much more fun with a buddy, who can help call participants to let them know that their delivery is on the way. HIPAA training required! Please see the google sheet below for more information on HIPPA. 

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! 

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:

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:

The Elna B. Spaulding Conflict Resolution Center is looking for a bookkeeper. This position would require approximately 3-4 hours a month. We could really use your attention to detail and focus to assist the organization with Bank Reconciliation, Financial Statements, and Payroll.

For Bank Reconciliation, every month we receive bank statements and reconcile it with the checkbook. There is a system to create reports. As for Financial Statements, the bookkeeper will assist with profit and loss, balance sheets, and cashflow. Payroll includes preparation for Full Time employee payment and Part Time biweekly payment.

Conflict Resolution Center is located in the Durham County Courthouse. The logistics of this volunteer placement require you to come through security, have your bag checked, go through the x-ray and come up the elevator.

Because we use Quickbooks, the Desktop version, it may be possible for you to have remote access and work remotely once you are oriented to the job. 

Come put your financial skills to use and help an important non-profit agency in our community. 

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

The Elna B. Spaulding Conflict Resolution Center (CRC) is a 501(c)(3) in Durham, North Carolina established in 2005. Our mission is to provide the community with a different way to experience conflict and find a common ground through communication, cooperation, and understanding.

The CRC is looking for passionate leaders to join our Board of Directors and help drive impactful change in the community. Membership in our Board of Directors is a meaningful way to commit your talents and energy to furthering our vision and mission.

The Board Responsibilities

Our board meets remotely every third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm. In addition to standard meetings there may be special projects that we will have to meet and/or need of your assistance such as planning for events, review policies, special projects, etc.

If you’re driven to make a difference and possess skills in financial management, fundraising, or advocacy, along with a strong commitment to peace-building, we want to hear from you!

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@tnvlc.onmicrosoft.com.

The Durham VA Healthcare System has the following volunteer positions available:

Red Coat Ambassador Greeter/Helper: Red Coat Ambassadors are stationed at the entrances and will help with locating appointments and providing customer service.

Nursing Home (Community Living Center): 1) Recreation Volunteers – Facilitate recreation and leisure activities under the direction of a Recreation Therapist. 2) Administration- Assist residents filling out surveys and reporting it back to staff.

Nutrition and Food Service: Helping patients select menus, patient surveys, and calling patients.

Chaplain Service: Escort wheelchair patients to and from Sunday morning services. (Sundays 9:30am-11: 30am)

Hospice Unit Volunteer: Provide visits with our hospice veterans and assist with stocking hospice snack room.

Administrative: Several clinical and admin areas need assistance. Basic administrative support.

Logistics Distribution: Assist with stocking of supplies. Must be able to lift and stand in this position. Great position for all ages and great need.

Nursing UNIT Ambassador: Volunteers are scheduled Monday-Friday 8-noon or noon-4:00pm shift to serve as the Volunteer Ambassador on the Nursing Unit assisting with escorting, putting away stock, run errands and other important duties that arise.

Pharmacy: Assist Pharmacy staff and serve as the Pharmacy Ambassador assisting Veterans in the Pharmacy waiting area.

Raleigh Vet Center: Assist Vet Center with meeting and greeting Veterans, clerical assistance.

Short Stay Unit Family Waiting Room Liaison: Serve as liaison with family and surgical staff. Maintain the Surgical waiting area by making coffee, assisting veterans and guests before and after same day surgery.

Short Stay/4B Greeter/Helper: Greet patients admitted to the Short Stay 4B for same day surgery. Escort patient to their bed, provide instructions on use of bed, bed gown, call bell, pass out snacks to postoperative patients, and provide items requested by veteran patient.

Voluntary Service: Assist with organizing of clothing items and maintain expiration dates of all items in the Food Pantry. This can be a once-a-month assignment.

Public Affairs (Reproduction or My Life My Story: 1) Reproduction assist with delivery of printed jobs. 2) My Life My Story write stories and reproduce them in Veterans words (use computer and voice recording devices).

Volunteer Drivers are needed for the following areas: Burlington, Morehead City, Eden, Roxboro, Smithfield/, Wilson Fayetteville, Greensboro, Jacksonville, New Bern, Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Greenville are in great need. Please contact Voluntary Service for more information on the qualifications.

*Additional placement areas can be identified if you do not see one of interest on this list.

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.

Do you get excited by new school supplies? Want to support K-12 students and educators in Durham? Crayons2Calculators is a program under the DPS Foundation committed to getting Durham Public Schools teachers and students the (free!) school supplies they deserve! Teachers submit their supply orders, and dedicated School Supply Drivers will deliver to the schools.

Pick up and Deliver school teacher orders on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12pm - 1pm.

Basic Duties:

Skills and Physical Requirements:

This role is flexible, but we recommend volunteers commit to serve at least once per week.

Crayons 2 Calculators address: 808 Bacon St, Durham, NC 27703

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.

The Durham Visitor Center Volunteer plays a vital role in the visitor's introduction to Durham as a whole. This position helps to ensure visitors leave with an educated, positive, and fulfilling experience.

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.  

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!    

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.

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.

Serve up smiles and dish out hope by volunteering to serve a meal at our Men's Campus! Its an opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. Whether its lunch or dinner, your time and effort are greatly appreciated.

Monday through Saturday Lunch 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Dinner 4 pm- 6 pm.  Sunday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.

Join us in spreading warmth and kindness through a shared meal. Your presence not only fills bellies but also lifts spirits and brings comfort to those in need. Let's come together to serve love and compassion--- sign up to volunteer today! 

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

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.

For experienced crisis line volunteers, DCRC is also seeking volunteers for hospital accompaniment of survivors of sexual assault. As a crisis line volunteer, you may also volunteer for weekend or night shift(s) to meet survivors at the hospital after an assault. This is a critical compassionate support role, to help survivors navigate the decisions of completing a rape kit, pressing charges, and working with a forensic nurse. Bilingual Spanish speakers are needed also!

Perks:

·Choose your 6- or 12-hour shift to operate and provide on-call client support at Duke Emergency working with a SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner)

·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.

Volunteer from the comfort of your home, only go in if there is a call

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.

DCRC is seeking compassionate and empowering volunteers to join our team providing services to victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking who call our crisis line. As a volunteer Crisis Line Advocate, you will play a pivotal role in assessing needs, offering essential information, formulating safety plans and making referrals to clients and their families. Your support through compassionate listening and identifying and addressing client needs will make a daily impact on survivors of abuse and assault.

You will receive over 20 hours of training and role playing of crisis calls prior to answering a phone. No volunteer is put to work until they are confident and comfortable. Bi-lingual Spanish speakers are needed also!

Perks:

·Choose your 4-hour shift to operate and provide support for the 24-Hour Crisis Line.

·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 with every phone call.

·Weekends and evenings, volunteer from the comfort of your home

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

Provide childcare for kids age 6 months - 5 years old while their parents are attending programming workshops. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Prefer weekly commitments for at least 3 months. Registration and background check required prior to volunteering.

Families Moving Forward is seeking an individual volunteer to help run the Kidz Store every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 4:00-5:00pm. The Kidz Store is a collection of donated toys that our kids can purchase using the "decision dollars" they earn from attending programming. The shopkeeper is responsible for welcoming the kids, completing transactions and upholding the integrity of the store by maintaining the fixed prices and store hours. This is a great way to meet and interact with the kids from FMF and help spread some joy!

Families Moving Forward is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our Study Buddy tutoring program. Each week, Monday-Thursday from 5:00pm until 6:00pm we provide an hour of one-on-one academic support for the school-aged children in shelter at FMF. Volunteers are asked to help with reading, writing, mathmatics and other skills to help our kiddos maintain their grades and build acdemic confidence! 

Volunteers must be at least 18 years or older and pass a background check before coming on-site. If interested, please reach out to FMF Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Maryn Leonard at maryn@fmfnc.org

18+ opportunity. The FMF Parent Store is a collection of in-kind donations available for the guests to purchase with "decision dollars" earned from participating in programming. Parent Store Shopkeepers are responsible for operating the store for one hour, completing transactions, ensuring guests find the items they are looking for and upholding store guidelines. This role combines light retail tasks with meaningful community support.

If interested, please email Maryn Leonard at maryn@fmfnc.org

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.

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.

Role Summary
We are seeking a friendly, reliable volunteer to support the Durham Center for Senior Life’s
Development team by capturing event photos, helping collect member testimonials, and
organizing digital image files. This role helps us preserve stories, celebrate our members, and
share the impact of our work with the wider community.

Key Responsibilities
● Take clear, well-lit photos of members, staff, and activities, using basic photography best
practices
● Capture short, simple member testimonials using provided questions (photo and/or short
video clips)
● Upload and organize photo and video files into folders by event and date
- Compare event dates with file dates and label folders/files accordingly

Requirements
● Basic understanding of lighting and composition
(for example: positioning subjects facing light, avoiding strong backlighting, encouraging
natural smiles)
● Comfortable interacting with older adults and giving light direction for photos
● Comfortable using computers and organizing digital files and folders
● Available to attend pre-scheduled events with advance notice

Time Commitment
Flexible, event-based schedule with advance notice whenever possible.

Impact of This Role
Your work will help showcase member stories, strengthen community support, and highlight the
real-life impact of our programs.

Please reach out to Elena Shapiro-Albert at eshapiro-albert@dcslnc.org for more information.

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

RSVP SEEDS Garden Helpers Needed! Join SEEDS in nurturing our garden oasis by volunteering as a Garden Helper. We're in search of enthusiastic individuals willing to lend a hand with various gardening tasks to ensure our space thrives. 

Tasks Include:

Volunteer Schedule: Volunteer days typically fall on Tuesday mornings, Friday, and/or Saturday mornings. Additionally we're looking for volunteers who can independently assist in our garden at their convenience. 

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

Join SEEDS in maintaining our beautiful garden landscape by volunteering as a Garden Maintenance Assistant. We are seeking dedicated individuals to assist with biweekly mowing and weed-eating tasks. 

Tasks Include:

Volunteer Schedule: 

Volunteer days typically occur on Tuesday mornings, Friday, and/or Saturday mornings. However, we are flexible and willing to accommodate alternative schedules if needed. 

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

Join SEEDS in maintaining an organized and efficient workspace by volunteering as a Closet and Shelf Organizer. We're seeking individuals with a knack for tidiness to help us optimize various areas within our facility. Volunteer days are flexible and can be arranged based on your availability and our organizational needs. 

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

Are you available Mid-April and over the summer?

Join Welcome Baby and support the Giving Closet!

Read on...

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!  

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) 

Build your resume while supporting your community as a Community Advocate! If you love working with people and have an interest in gardening, this opportunity may be for you. Availability through October 2026 is required. Check out the flyer for more details.

Bike Durham relies on volunteers to deliver quality programming and events as we support our community to better understand issues around sustainable transportation.  We are creating a small team of folks to create and support a strong volunteer program so that our volunteers have a positive and enjoyable experience.  

This is a great position if you enjoy chatting with prospective volunteers to find the perfect first placement among our volunteer opportunities.  If you love to organize who is doing what and when and ensuring that volunteers have the materials and information they need then you will love being part of this team.  Excited to see a volunteer grow their responsibility within the organization, especially teens and college students who are looking to deepen their skills and make connections in the community - this position is your gig!

Volunteer management is a wonderful career, generally found within larger nonprofits - being part of the team could be just the experience you need to to determine if this might be a good career choice for you.

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.

Welcome Baby serves about 70 families each week distributing clothing, diapers and equipment. 

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.

Help water plants and keep the greenspace and gardens at El Futuro looking lovely! This opportunity is low commitment, high impact-- if you love yardwork and maintenance, this would be the perfect opportunity for you!

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

El Futuro is a community-based nonprofit organization that seeks to transform Latino-serving mental health care in North Carolina and beyond. They provide bilingual and culturally-responsive mental health services including therapy, psychiatry, substance use treatment, and case management in a welcoming environment of healing and hope. 

Individuals and families can receive mental health services from practitioners. El Futuro is looking for Spanish-speaking volunteers to conduct Client Satisfaction Surveys post-appointments to ensure clients' needs are being met. This opportunity is very relational, front-facing, and rewarding. 

Additionally, El Futuro needs conversational Spanish-speakers for health fairs and outreach events to answer questions about the mission and services offered! This role would also be forward-facing, working with staff and potential clients.

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

Group mentors hold weekly office hours sessions for small groups of 5-7 students. During these sessions, mentors review the week’s concepts, answer students' questions, or demonstrate how to approach assignments through pair programming.

BAO Mentors are available for scheduled 1:1 meetings with students to answer specific questions or resolve blockers. They also review student assignments and provide feedback to students.

Practicum Leads help coordinate a small group of 5 students as they create and deploy a project in our 8-week practicum. This role is great for developers who want to work with more advanced students.

Coffee Conversationalists offer career guidance to former refugees enrolled in our new (CARE) program established to support refugees toward their educational and employment goals.

Volunteers are matched with clients with an interest in the volunteer's area of expertise and meet with the client for a one-time conversation to share more about their field of work.

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps RSVP? Before responding to this need, visit our website and enroll here! The Program Manager will be in touch within 2 business days.

CWS Durham has worked to make refugee families feel at home in Durham for 20 years. Check out more of their ongoing opportunities and events here!

These volunteers support the Fresh Produce Program by calling and texting between 5-10 participants between Monday and Wednesday each week to confirm their upcoming Saturday deliveries. An email with instructions is sent to all volunteers at the beginning of each week. 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/places, and helping us stay in touch with the households we serve. Relationship building is encouraged!

We ask that volunteers sign up for one semester or summer of delivery confirmation calling at a time. It is not required that callers sign up to volunteer as a Delivery Confirmation Caller every week during that period, but at least once every 2-3 weeks is encouraged.

IMPORTANT: We manage volunteer sign-ups outside of HandsOn Triangle.  If you would like to sign up to be a Delivery Confirmation Caller, and are prepared to do so for a full semester or summer, please email Elliot at elliot.yoon@duke.edu. One-hour caller training, as well as a short online HIPAA training, is required.

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

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.

The Durham Cooperative Extension’s Juntos Program is seeking in-person tutors to support students at Southern High School in Durham.

✨ Volunteers will help students strengthen their skills, build confidence, and reach their academic goals.

The Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs is seeking skill-based volunteers (18+) to support important research and program development efforts that strengthen services for immigrant and refugee communities.

We’re looking for volunteers who have:

Schedule & Commitment:

Why Volunteer?
Your skills will help inform programs, improve services, and support meaningful initiatives that make our community more welcoming and inclusive.

If you’re ready to use your talents to make an impact, we’d love to connect with you!

Join fellow RSVP volunteers to sort and bundle children's clothes at Welcome Baby. The group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 10am-12pm. Welcome Baby serves about 70 families each week distributing clothing, diapers and equipment. The address is 721 Foster Street, Durham 27701. Sign up here to join us!

For more information, please contact Amanda Stoen, RSVP Program Manager at 919-321-6932 or amanda@thevolunteercenter.org. To learn more about the RSVP program, please visit our website.

Session Dates:

Thursday, April 9th

Thursday, April 16th

Tuesday, April 21st

Thursday, April 30th

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 looking for volunteers to help us prepare for our biggest event of the year! On every Tuesday between now and mid May, from 5:30 to 7:30pm, come to Liberty Arts to participate in Iron Breaking.

Liberty Arts' 10th Annual Iron Pour is coming up on November 14th, 2026. In order to run an Iron Pour, our organization needs dozens of buckets of potato-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 and poured, creating iron sculptures during our 10th Annual Iron Pour.

This volunteer opportunity is a physical activity. You'll be smashing metal scrap using sledgehammers! We provide safety gear (glasses, face shields, and shoe coverings), but YOU MUST wear denim pants 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! 

Email ironpour@libertyartsnc.org if you have any questions

Set up, put boxes of food in seniors' cars, and break down after distribution.  Distribution is every 3rd Tuesday of the month

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.

Serve with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC's Durham Branch!

Projects vary based on what is in the warehouse at the time. Generally, you will be determining whether food is safe or unsafe and then putting it in family-sized containers. Projects typically include building food boxes, sorting and repackaging of produce, groceries, bulk dry items like pasta or rice, or labeling food containers.

Requirements:

Not yet enrolled in AmeriCorps RSVP? Before responding to this need, visit our website and enroll here! The Program Manager will be in touch within 2 business days.

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

Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is a North Carolina based non-profit organization, and partner with the Feeding America Network. Our Learning Gardens fall under our "GROW" initiative - helping to combat food insecurity by bringing neighbors together to promote local food production.

The Geer Street Learning Garden is a flourishing urban green space located between one of the most vulnerable census tracts and one of the most prosperous business districts in Durham. The garden has twelve vegetable beds, community garden beds, fruit trees, an outdoor kitchen, a small greenhouse, a vermicompost system, a perennial rain garden, a pollinator garden and areas for community gatherings...all on only a quarter-acre lot!  Conveniently located in Durham’s urban food corridor, the garden neighbors include Reinvestment Partners, Farmer Foodshare, and an urban demonstration apiary managed by Bee Downtown. The heart of the Geer Street Learning Garden is the countless community partnerships we have built in Durham.

During a shift, volunteers will assist with general gardening tasks such as seasonal harvesting, packing, planting, weeding, pruning, mulching, and greenhouse work. Come prepared to bend, kneel, and lift medium to heavy items to complete our daily tasks.

If you are interested in volunteering, please make sure to sign upon our website!

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.

Not 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.