View currently active volunteer opportunities here. If there are no available opportunities please reach out to an organization from the list below.

*If you are a volunteer coordinator and would like your organization to be added to this list please email CaseyCapstick@HandsOnNWNC.org*

Forsyth County Organizations:

For Forsyth County cases you can connect with the Forsyth County Department of Adult Corrections & Community Service Work Program for community service opportunities. Please reach out to Corrussal Gee, Corrussal.gee@dac.nc.gov or Kristi Lewis, Kristi.lewis@dac.nc.gov for assistance. 

Forsyth Humane Society

Forsyth Humane Society’s mission is to promote and provide for the humane treatment of cats and dogs in Forsyth County, North Carolina.

The Community Service Program is open to community service members Monday – Saturday, from 8am-1pm; 2pm-6pm, All you need to do is apply! For more information or questions email volunteer@forsythhumane.org

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, rooted in Christian principles, brings together community partners and volunteers from all faiths to help qualified Partner Families construct and purchase well-built, affordable homes and become successful homeowners.

Sign up to volunteer here or reach out to Debbie Cesta at 336-306-8419 or debbie.cesta@habitatforsyth.org.

Second Harvest Food Bank

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC is the regional food bank and Feeding America affiliate for 18 counties in Northwest North Carolina.  We partner with farmers, food manufacturers, retail grocers, and the community (food drives) to serve as the primary source of food for a network of nearly 500 local food assistance programs (pantries, community kitchens, shelters, and meals programs for children and seniors)

For additional information or questions email volunteers@secondharvestnwnc.org or call  336-784-5770. Sign up for volunteer shifts here

Guilford County Organizations:

HORSEPOWER:

HORSEPOWER Therapeutic Learning Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the Piedmont Triad community since 1995. HORSEPOWER is premier PATH International center and provides therapeutic equine activities for over 300 individuals with disabilities each year. 

To complete community service at HORSEPOWER, please Complete Community Service Application and Background Check Screening Form, email volunteer@horsepower.org, or CLICK HERE 

City of Greensboro – Parks and Recreation

Community Service hours can be earned at various parks and recreation locations which will be determined by the Volunteer Coordinator. Community Service volunteers must complete an online volunteer application and background check prior to receiving placement. The City of Greensboro does not accept volunteers who have been convicted of, pled guilty or no contest to all sexual offenses and violent felonies (regardless of the amount of time since offense).

Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@greensboro-nc.gov for additional information.

Here are the links for the application and background checks: 

• Volunteer application: https://cerv.is/0391×32

• Background check: www.bit.ly/gsovolunteer

One Step Further:

One Step Further needs help with janitorial work/office cleaning, answering the phone and grocery assistance (loading, unloading, packing,etc.) Please contact Susan Ayers by emailing sayers@onestepfurther.com or calling 336-275-3699 to set up an interview.

The Community Support and Nutrition Program needs volunteers to help in the food pantry. Duties include: loading and unloading, sorting food donations, packing boxes, etc. To help out, please contact Susan Cox at scox@onestepfurther.com 

Tiny House Community Development:
Duties include: cleaning the warehouse and office, helping builders with building chicken coops and storage buildings.

Laura Baker, Volunteer Coordinator
1310 West Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27403 336-897-1001
To sign-up, email: Baker.thcd@gmail.com 

Triad Goodwill:
Retail Store Volunteers: Triad Goodwill’s Mission is to Improve Lives and Enrich Communities Through the Power of Work. Volunteers are always needed in our 23 Retail Stores Monday-Friday between 10am and 7pm, Saturdays between 10am and 7pm and on Sundays between 1pm and 6pm.

Responsibilities may include:

Assisting donation attendants with accepting, handling, and sorting donations Hanging and sorting garments
Inspecting and merchandising housewares
Cleaning and sanitizing carts and baskets 

Email volunteer@triadgoodwill.org or apply online

Other

The Salvation Army of Alamance County

The Salvation Army of Alamance County works with and supports the community through our Church, Boys and Girls Club, Family Thrift Store, Food Pantry, and Social Service Program.

Lawyer-Recommended or Court Ordered Community Service volunteers are required to work a minimum of 4 hours each day for credit to be received.