Needs From: The Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center

We are seeking volunteers for our 3rd Annual September 28, 2026, Healing Pines Respite Golf Classic Event. We are creating our 2026 Event Planning Team. This includes various people and positions on this team, including a committee lead person.  We welcome the following skills - project managment, fundraising support (items for silent auction, assisting with business sponsorships), assisting with Qgiv golf registration system, marketing outreach, news outlets, press releases. No golf experience needed!

Review completed bible study lessons from prisoners by adding encouragement and scripture.

Respond to letters written by prisoners requesting prayer, Bible studies, books, etc. from home.

Helping input forms into databases, envelope stuffing, opening and sorting mail, letter correspondence, general office administrative help. Can be done in person at the Raleigh office or remotely.

Volunteering as a group for a serve day in the warehouse helping to stamp, pack, and ship books and Bibles to prisons.

Do a book donation drive to collect new or gently used books and Bibles, then drop them off or ship them to Prison Alliance so they can be distributed to incarcerated men and women.

Visit prisons around the world and bring the hope of Christ through an international trip with Prison Alliance.

Doing chaplain outreach for new connections, tabling and sharing with churches about our ministry and how to get involved.

Duties include stamping, packing, and shipping books and Bibles to prisons.

*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.

Join us for the monthly Teen Board meeting! 

Each meeting will be held from 2:00-3:30pm at Note in the Pocket's office at 4730 Hargrove Road, Raleigh NC. 

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.

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.

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 Administrative Assistant supports Grace Resource Ministries with key administrative and coordination tasks. Responsibilities may include handling phone calls, managing emails, scheduling and organizing online meetings, maintaining records, and assisting with the planning and coordination of both online and community events.

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 Food Bank Learning Garden is a vibrant example of urban gardening and of the collaboration between sister Feeding America Food Banks. Once operated by the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, the garden is now under the care of Inter-Faith Food Shuttle due to state and federal budget cuts that have impacted hunger relief organizations state-wide. We are honored to take on this responsibility, and to continue the legacy that this garden has made for the local community.

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!

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. 

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!

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.

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.

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.

Need help tabling at special events such as Move-A-Bull City

As a Hospice Companionship Volunteer, you will provide emotional support and companionship to patients facing end-of-life care. Your presence offers comfort through conversation, reading, listening, or simply sitting quietly with patients. Volunteers may also provide respite for caregivers, helping to ease their burden. This role requires compassion, reliability, and respect for the dignity and privacy of each individual and their family. Training is provided—no medical experience necessary.

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.

Camden Street Learning Garden is more than a green space in the middle of a city. It's where kids, families, and individuals can be in nature, connect with one another, and grow fruits and vegetables that nourish their lives.  The garden is situated on an acre of land in downtown Raleigh and features over twenty raised beds, a 400-sq.ft. production garden, a food forest, a 5,200 gallon rainwater catchment system, two beehives, a greenhouse, a composting facility, and a covered outdoor classroom. It is a space that provides community members with the opportunity to cultivate new relationships as they find out where their food comes from, how to grow it, and how to turn it into healthy and affordable meals.

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 up on our website! 

Do you have a passion for making a positive impact in your community? Are you a financial whiz looking to make a difference? We have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!

Seed Art Share is a non-profit organization that uses unique spaces such as community gardens, historical homes, and parks to showcase performances such as "Moving Pieces", "The Miracle Worker", and "The Many Adventures of Peter Rabbit". We also provide affordable theatre and arts education programs to our community, including workshops, camps, weekly classes, and drama workshops that reinforce academic content. Our mission is to create community through interactive theatre productions, arts education, and parent-artist support programs.

As our organization continues to grow, we are seeking a passionate Treasurer (Chief Financial Officer) to join our team of dedicated volunteers. As Treasurer, you will be responsible for overseeing our financial record keeping, controls and budgeting, ensuring all funds are deposited and disbursed as directed by the Board of Directors, and providing regular reports on the financial condition of the organization. Ideally, you will have experience in finance or business, preferably as a CPA.

If you share our passion for theatre and believe in our mission of creating community, we would love to have you as our Treasurer. Help us continue to make theatre accessible to all and contribute to the vibrant arts community in Raleigh!

Special Olympics NC is looking for one or two people who would like to volunteer weekly to assist in maintaining the organization of the warehouse. Special Olympics NC provides sports and other equipment for multiple events throughout the year and we need dedicated volunteers to oversee this process.

The Agriculture Education Intern will assist in implementing educational programs focused on sustainable agriculture, food security, and community engagement. The intern will work closely with the Agriculture Education Coordinator to ensure successful delivery of programs such as the Growing School Gardens (GSG) Program, field trips, workshops, and community activities. This role provides hands-on learning and community involvement opportunities, with a laptop provided for computer work.

Internships are for 3 – 4 months, based on the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters (Jan – May, May – August, August – December). 

Apply: See full job descriptions and requirements here.

Volunteer participation directly helps our organization distribute hundreds, even thousands, of pounds of food and resources to our community. Volunteers can tag along with our Food Shuttle drivers to learn the behind-the-scenes work of a food bank! They will act as the driver's right-hand for the day.

As our drivers make their way on their route, volunteers will help them load/unload food donations and record food weight. Volunteers should feel comfortable lifting approx. 40 lbs. (a medium bag of dog food).

This opportunity is perfect for active retirees, individuals seeking service hours, and more!

If you are interested, please follow the link below to be directed to the Food Shuttle's volunteer platform to complete registration! You will see that Driver's Assistant shifts are organized by the day of the week.

For questions, please email the Volunteer Team at volunteers@foodshuttle.org or call our office at (919) 390-1968.

Join our Durham team to help us pack BackPack Buddies! We are looking for volunteers to assemble BPB for our monthly school distributions. 

This is a great opportunity for individuals or a group of up to 14 members.

Shifts are typically 9:30-11:30 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  Some afternoon shifts also available.

Sign up here!

BackPack Buddies are designed to provide children experiencing food insecurity with nutritious, kid-friendly, pre-packed meals on the weekends—a period when they do not have access to a free school lunch and breakfast. The Food Shuttle works with school guidance counselors and social workers across our seven-county service area to help identify students with the greatest risk of food insecurity to receive BackPack Buddies.

If you are interested in learning more information, please contact Emily at Emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968 to discuss this more in detail.

Sign up here!

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.

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers of all biking abilities and gender identities to lead our easy-to-follow curriculum. Groups meet once a week across Raleigh, Durham, Cary and the surrounding area. Email info@girlsingear.org for more information about specific locations.

Neither coaching nor biking experience is required. All you need to bring is your most joyful and dynamic self - we'll provide the rest. All coaches receive training and are supported by staff throughout their volunteer experience. We supply all lesson plans and coaching materials.

We teach life skills through bike skills for girls ages 5+. We find bikes to be an extraordinary tool for change in ourselves and our communities as a conduit for lessons on kindness, compassion, and inner strength. We do this through age-appropriate comprehensive curriculums that weave together social-emotional learning (SEL) with bike handling skills. Our no-questions-asked scholarship policy means that everyone can ride with us.

Each lesson has a theme that ties together the opening conversation, connections to biking, and a skill-building section. In this environment, conversations on asking for help lead to understanding how to change gears on a bicycle; resilience and grit are framed around what to do if you fall off your bicycle; and assertive communication opens up a lesson on hand-signaling while riding.

Learn more about getting involved in your community at: girlsingear.org/northcarolina.

We’re looking for committed leaders who believe in youth empowerment and want to help shape the future of Camp S.W.A.G. Board members will provide strategic direction, lend professional expertise, and help strengthen our programs and partnerships. Ideal candidates have experience in education, youth engagement, program development, or community leadership.

Teen Ambassadors
Our Teen Ambassador Program empowers high school students to take an active role in their communities. Ambassadors represent Camp S.W.A.G., assist with events and outreach, and contribute fresh ideas to support peer development and youth-focused initiatives. This is a great opportunity to build leadership skills, earn community service hours, and make a meaningful difference.

If you’re passionate about supporting youth growth and leadership, we’d love to connect!

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 help deliver hot meals to home-bound senior clients.

Deliver hot meals to seniors in Durham. We have delivery routes throughout the county. You can deliver by yourself, with a friend, with your pet, or with a group.

Available Tuesday to Friday. Arrive to MOWD facilities (2522 Ross Rd Durham) to pick up meals between 9:30 am - 10:30 am and allow 1.5 - 2 hours for delivery. Volunteers can get scheduled to come just once, once a week, once a month, or as often as they would like. Must use or have access to a vehicle and gas to make deliveries. Must also be able to download and use our Mobile Meals app to navigate your routes.

Soon after registering for this opportunity through VolunteerMatch, 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@tnvlc.onmicrosoft.com. 

Serve with Meals on Wheels!

Unloaders will arrive at the MOWD office at 8am prior to our delivery truck arriving. Unloaders will be grouped together to unload 500-700 boxes weighing 5-15lbs. Unloaders work together to unload the vehicle in a timely, safe and fun manner. While boxes are being unloaded, unloaders continue to work together to stage boxes for the day’s delivery. This is a more labor intensive volunteer opportunity that will replace your gym session for the day! This position requires determination and strong communication skills to work with a highly diverse group of people! Unloaders needed on Mondays.

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@tnvlc.onmicrosoft.com. 

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 help facilitate the distribution of meals and other items to our drivers delivering to our clients.

Inside helpers assist with various operational tasks during meal distribution. The opportunity is available Monday-Friday from 8am-11am.

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@tnvlc.onmicrosoft.com.  

Are you a natural leader or looking to further your professional and personal development?  MOWD offers leadership opportunities through the Floor

As a Floor Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in managing seamless in-house meal delivery operations, ensuring inside helpers provide volunteer drives with the necessary meals and items to provide excellent service to our senior clients.!

To be eligible for this volunteer position, we kindly request a commitment to serving as Floor Lead for recurring shifts on Mondays and/or Tuesdays over a 90-day period.

In addition, all prospective Floor Leads are required to complete the following onboarding task prior to scheduling their Floor Lead shift.

Completion of Shifts:

Completing the onboarding requirements will enable you to familiarize yourself with the organization and better support other volunteers in your role as a Floor Lead.

This position is perfect for individuals who are organized, compassionate, and thrive in a dynamic environment. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or looking to make a difference for the first time, we welcome you to join our team and help us continue serving our community with love and care

We provide moms with 90-minute “time-ins” designed to ease the demands of daily life. Through trusted volunteers, we offer three essential services: light cleaning, meal support, and child care. Moms can select the service that will help them most, and volunteers step in to provide it with reliability, care, and compassion—just like a trusted friend or family member would. By giving moms space to breathe and refocus, we help strengthen families and build a stronger, more connected community.

www.timeinmoms.org

Time-In Moms is a growing nonprofit serving moms in the Triangle by providing essential support—light cleaning, child care support, and meal support—so families can breathe, reset, and thrive. We launched in August 2025 and operate primarily on Saturdays and Sundays. Every act of service strengthens families, supports kids, and helps our community flourish.

We are seeking a Volunteer Event Planner to help bring our mission to life through meaningful, organized, and community-building events. This role will support both service day events for moms and community engagement events that help us recruit volunteers, raise awareness, and strengthen partnerships.

Assist with organizing fundraising events, and service day events 

Communicate with volunteers, moms, and partners to ensure smooth logistics

Create simple run-of-show schedules and checklists for each event

Manage event timelines, locations, and supplies

Ensure events reflect the warmth, empathy, and excellence of Time-In Moms

Who We’re Looking For

Someone who:

Loves organization and bringing people together

Has experience planning events OR strong natural planning skills

Communicates clearly and confidently

Can work independently and meet deadlines

Has a heart for supporting moms and building community

Is reliable, warm, and detail-oriented

Every event planned allows moms to receive support that impacts their kids, their home, and their emotional well-being. Your work helps:

Families feel seen and supported

Volunteers stay informed and engaged

Donors understand the deep impact they make

Our young nonprofit continue to grow and serve more moms

~3–5 hours per week, flexible

Leadership and event management experience

A chance to directly impact families in need

Resume-building nonprofit experience

A supportive, mission-driven team

The joy of helping moms breathe again

Learn more at www.timeinmoms.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. 

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.  

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

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.

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.

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!

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

We are looking for volunteer tutors who can support our children and teens (ages 6–18) in subjects like math, reading, and general homework help. Tutors will be placed on a list and may be scheduled 1–2 times per week based on the needs of our program families.

Tutoring sessions will take place in public locations such as the library or Barnes & Noble, where families can comfortably meet. A background check will be required to ensure the safety of our youth and families.

If you enjoy helping young people build confidence in their academic skills and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

These volunteers should feel comfortable tapping into their playful and creative side. The children come to our program right after school, so it’s important that the sessions do not feel like more classroom time. Presenters should design activities that are fun, expressive, relatable, and relevant to what the children are experiencing in their lives, especially as many of them are navigating the challenges of transitional housing.

The goal is to create a safe and inspiring space where children can open up, connect with one another, and explore new ideas and skills that help them imagine possibilities beyond their current circumstances. I am absolutely happy to support volunteers as they get comfortable, but it is important that they bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a genuine willingness to engage with the youth.

Volunteers may participate every Thursday or twice a month based on their schedule, and can work with the 6–12 group, the 13–18 group, or both.

As a member of the storage team, you will be responsible for transporting donations received at the office to our storage location. Also, assisting our lead organizer as needed in sorting and organizing donations primarily in our kitchen section of the storage room.  A team member needs to be able to lift heavy boxes at times.

As a member of labor team, you will be called upon, maybe about once a month, when there is a need to move furniture, receive or pick-up donations or any other physical assistance need.  It would be a plus if you had a truck to help move items. 

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 Center for Volunteer Caregiving is a nonprofit organization serving Wake County. Our mission is to engage the diverse Wake County community by providing volunteer service solutions in an inclusive and welcoming environment to improve the lives of seniors, family caregivers and adults with disabilities. All of our services are provided at no charge by volunteers. We have three different programs that we use to assist seniors and adults with disabilities: transportation, in-home connections, and caregiver respite.

In-Home Connections volunteers visit seniors and adults with disabilities in their homes and on the phone who are isolated, offering support and friendship. Volunteers also can help around the house with some household chores and paperwork assistance. Volunteers are matched one-on-one with a care receiver. Volunteers set their own schedule and typically serve 4-6 hours a month.

Bull City YouthBuild:  a community-based pre-apprenticeship program that provides job training and educational opportunities for at-risk youth ages 16-24 who have dropped out of high school. Staff (instructors, case managers, job developers) assist participants in their goals to learn skills, earn GED’s, engage in community service, and prepare for postsecondary training and education opportunities including college, apprenticeships, and employment.

Prior to beginning tutoring, you will be asked to complete a short online training course to introduce you to our training materials and share the basics of lesson planning for our student population. During your time volunteering with the JLC, you will be asked to create and execute lesson plans with your student. You will be given access to an online database of lesson plans and educational materials that can serve as tools for creating these plans. Each month, you will be asked to submit a detailed report of both the work you are doing and the student’s academic progress. Tutors are asked to keep records of attempted academic interventions and student attendance. 

ESL tutors provide English language instruction either one-on-one or in small groups of students who are at a similar level of English proficiency. These students come to us from all over the world and speak many different first (and often second and third) languages. Our classes are therefore full-English immersion, and we do not expect our tutors to be fluent in any language other than English. 

Once 12 hours of training is completed, this position will provide English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to adults.  Sessions can be one-on-one or small group, in-person or virtual.  

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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.

Tutoring for School Aged Children levels kindergarten through high school