Needs From: HandsOn NWNC

One of our favorite meetings at Love Out Loud is our monthly citywide leader meetings - we welcome leaders from local nonprofits,  churches, businesses, or community members to join us for a time of connecting about recent initiatives and ways to connect with whomever is present - as well as hearing what's going on with Love Out Loud!

Locations for meetings - sign up to attend and we'll let you know!

Jan. 20 - Aster Park Community Center (1620 Hope Lane)

Feb. 17 - Hispanic League (114 30th St)

March 17 - United Way of Forsyth County (301 N Main St #1700)

April 21 - World Relief Triad (2634 Reynolda Rd)

May 19 - Fostering Families Resource Center (1001 Reynolda Rd NW)

June 16 - Bridges to Hope (725 N. Highland Ave)

July 21 - Mazie S. Woodruff Center (4905 Lansing Drive)

August 18 - The Shalom Project (726 N. Cherry St)

September 15 - Location TBA

October 20 - Goodwill Career Center (2760 Peters Creek Pkwy)

November 17 - Location TBA

December 15 - Restoration Center (4692 Brownsboro Road)

Interested in hosting a citywide leader meeting in your space? Contact us

Joy Prom Winston-Salem is a full-scale, annual prom for the special needs individuals and those with disabilities in our community. Established in 2015, we welcome guests ages 16+, with any physical, developmental, or intellectual "different ability!"

Help set up and prepare a wonderful prom experience for our guests!

Volunteers may help with General Set Up, Dining Room Set Up, Set Up Glitz & Glamour, Decorations, Hanging Signage, Parking Signage, Etc.

To See all Volunteer Opportunities for Joy Prom: CLICK HERE.  

Joy Prom Winston-Salem is a full-scale, annual prom for the special needs individuals and those with disabilities in our community. Established in 2015, we welcome guests ages 16+, with any physical, developmental, or intellectual "different ability!"

We'd love an army of volunteers to help us after Joy Prom to clean up the space and help load the truck.  

Tear down will promptly begin at 8:30 and will finish upon completion (hopefully by 11:00 PM)

To See all Volunteer Opportunities for Joy Prom: CLICK HERE

Joy Prom Winston-Salem is a full-scale, annual prom for the special needs individuals and those with disabilities in our community. Established in 2015, we welcome guests ages 16+, with any physical, developmental, or intellectual "different ability!"

Help set up and prepare a wonderful prom experience for our guests!

Volunteers may help with General Set Up, Dining Room Set Up, Set Up Glitz & Glamour, Decorations, Hanging Signage, Parking Signage, Etc.

To See all Volunteer Opportunities for Joy Prom: CLICK HERE.  

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Art SHAC! Volunteers help weigh, sort, and price donations, keep the store organized and welcoming, and assist staff with day-to-day operations. Please note that all volunteers must complete a volunteer training before signing up for shifts. At this time, we are unable to accommodate court-ordered community service volunteers.

Positions include: Front desk, Development suite, Teacher Aid, ABA Therapy, Facilities and Special Events 

All positions are eligible for school intern credit/hours. 

Flexible Scheduling.

Contact us for more information!

How to Get Started for New Volunteers

First fill out this volunteer interest form: volunteer form

You can sign-up for a volunteer training shift below. For more information or to schedule a training session reach out to Leslie Smith at volunteer@theartshac.org

We do not have the capacity to accommodate required or court-ordered community service at this time, but you can find organizations that can support you here: Court-Ordered Community Service Opportunities

Join us in celebrating creativity, sustainability, and community! 

On retail days, volunteers play a vital role in supporting our mission as a Creative Reuse Center—making art more accessible and diverting materials from the waste stream! At the shop, you will be sorting and pricing donations, assisting with shop upkeep, and preparing for classes. ♻️

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Art SHAC! Volunteers help weigh, sort, and price donations, keep the store organized and welcoming, and assist staff with day-to-day operations. Please note that all volunteers must complete a volunteer training before signing up for shifts. At this time, we are unable to accommodate court-ordered community service volunteers.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Art SHAC! Volunteers help weigh, sort, and price donations, keep the store organized and welcoming, and assist staff with day-to-day operations. Please note that all volunteers must complete a volunteer training before signing up for shifts. At this time, we are unable to accommodate court-ordered community service volunteers.

Dining Room & Food Service

Joy Prom Piedmont-Triad is an annual prom created especially for individuals in our community with different abilities and disabilities. Established in 2015, Joy Prom welcomes guests ages 16 and older with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities for an evening of celebration, friendship, and fun.

Our Dining Room & Food Prep volunteers help create a welcoming dining experience by ensuring food and beverages are prepared, stocked, and readily available throughout the evening. Volunteers may assist with serving food at guest stations, refilling drinks, monitoring beverage and water stations, clearing and resetting tables, replenishing supplies, and helping keep the dining area clean and organized so guests can enjoy their meal without interruption.

PLEASE PLAN TO STAY UNTIL 10:00 PM.   Volunteers are asked to remain in their assigned area until they are released by the Food Service Director to assist with cleanup and packing supplies at the conclusion of the event. 

Attire: Black pants or skirt with a black shirt.

To See all Volunteer Opportunities for Joy Prom: CLICK HERE

It is hard to put into words how valuable volunteers are to the day-to-day operations of our Connections - A Memory Club programs. Volunteers are an integral part of the services we provides to the participants attending our centers and to their caregivers.

Our Connections volunteers visit with our members, help serve lunch, encourage the group, and join in on the laughter! Volunteers may want to help facilitate fun cognitive games, join in listening to music, encourage members to exercise, assist with art projects, or help with some other stimulating activities that boost memory fitness. Some volunteers may want to share a special skill or talent they have. Sharing your time and stories adds so much joy to our members day.

Our programs need volunteers Monday through Friday from 9:30am - 2:30 pm. VOlunteer hours are flexible within the framework of the program. If you are interested in this fun and valuable opportunity, we can create a schedule that works for you!

ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST BE APPROVED THROUGH GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS' VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION. EMAIL RCARPENTER@CISOFHIGHPOINT.ORG YOUR PROOF OF REGISTRY

Get Approved Here: http://www.gcsvolunteers.com/

What is a Lunch Buddy?

Lunch Buddy is a volunteer opportunity that gives caring adults the chance to share a meal and meaningful conversation with K–12 students during lunch. By offering a friendly, positive presence, Lunch Buddies help students feel connected, encouraged, and supported.

ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST BE APPROVED THROUGH GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS' VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION. EMAIL RCARPENTER@CISOFHIGHPOINT.ORG YOUR PROOF OF REGISTRY

Get Approved Here: http://www.gcsvolunteers.com/

What is a Community Reader?

A Community Reader is a volunteer role that shares the joy of reading with K–5 students by visiting classrooms to read aloud and engage students in stories. By reading to our K-5 students, Community Reader Volunteers help build students' reading confidence, spark imagination, and foster a positive connection between schools and the community.

Our Elementary Schools

Please specify if there is a specific school you would like to volunteer in

ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST BE APPROVED THROUGH GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS' VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION. EMAIL RCARPENTER@CISOFHIGHPOINT.ORG YOUR PROOF OF REGISTRY

Get Approved Here: http://www.gcsvolunteers.com/

What is a Classroom Helper?

Classroom Helpers support K–12 students and teachers by assisting with everyday classroom activities and helping create a positive learning environment. Volunteers may help prepare materials, organize classroom resources, work with small groups or individual students under teacher direction, and provide encouragement throughout the school day.

Please specify which school/grade you would like to volunteer in

ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST BE APPROVED THROUGH GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS' VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION. EMAIL RCARPENTER@CISOFHIGHPOINT.ORG YOUR PROOF OF REGISTRY
Get Approved Here: http://www.gcsvolunteers.com/

What is the School Resource Room?

The School Resource Room (SRR) is a resource available to school counselors, social workers and CISHP site coordinators working in High Point Guilford County Schools, to help them support their students.

What is its purpose?

The SRR aims to provide essential items to students and their families that could hinder school attendance. By offering these resources, the SRR seeks to tackle chronic absenteeism and eliminate obstacles to consistent school participation.

ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST BE APPROVED THROUGH GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS' VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION. EMAIL RCARPENTER@CISOFHIGHPOINT.ORG YOUR PROOF OF REGISTRY

Get Approved Here: http://www.gcsvolunteers.com/

What is a Breakfast Buddy?

A Breakfast Buddy Volunteer is a fun and welcoming morning program for K–5 students where children enjoy a healthy breakfast while connecting with caring adults and friends before the school day begins. Assist students with preparing for the day and represent that #BeingPresentMatters

Our Elementary Schools

Please specify if there is a specific school you would like to volunteer in

Host/Hostess (Guest Companion)

Joy Prom Piedmont-Triad is an annual prom created especially for individuals in our community with different abilities and disabilities. Established in 2015, Joy Prom welcomes guests ages 16 and older with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities for an evening of celebration, friendship, and fun.

Serving as a Host or Hostess is our most important—and most rewarding—volunteer role. Each volunteer is paired one-on-one with a guest and serves as their companion throughout the evening. Hosts and Hostesses escort their guest to activities, encourage participation, help them navigate the event, and most importantly, build genuine connections while ensuring their guest feels welcomed, included, and celebrated.

This role requires a full-evening commitment. Hosts and Hostesses must remain with their assigned guest at all times and may never leave a guest unattended or transfer responsibility to another volunteer without approval from the Joy Prom leadership team. Volunteers are required to remain at Joy Prom until 10:00 PM or until their guest has been reunited with and picked up by their parent or caregiver, whichever is later. Because guest safety is our highest priority, volunteers who leave before their guest has been properly checked out and reunited with their caregiver will not be eligible to volunteer with Joy Prom in the future.

Background Check Requirement (Ages 18+)

After registering, you will receive an email with instructions for completing a background check through Sterling Volunteers. All Hosts and Hostesses who are 18 years of age or older must have a Sterling Volunteers background check completed within the past 12 months.

YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL ONCE YOUR BACKGROUND CHECK HAS BEEN MARKED AS CLEAR.   

AFTER RECEIVING THIS EMAIL, YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE YOUR VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION VIA THE LOVE OUT LOUD/BASE PLATFORM (where you are now).

REGISTRATION DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY UPDATE ONCE YOUR BACKGROUND CHECK IS CLEARED. 

YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS STEP IN ORDER TO BE FULLY REGISTERED AS A VOLUNTEER. 

The background check costs approximately $18, and we ask volunteers to cover this expense whenever possible to help ensure Joy Prom remains a safe environment for both our guests and volunteers. Joy Prom is a volunteer-led organization, and the event is made possible entirely through the generosity of donors.

If the cost of the background check presents a financial hardship, please email info@joyprompiedmonttriad.org. We never want cost to prevent someone from serving, and financial assistance is available. Simply select the option to decline payment when completing your background check, and we will gladly cover the cost.

Attire

Volunteers are welcome to wear cocktail or formal attire but are not required to.

Suggested attire:

Please do not wear jeans or T-shirts.

All volunteers must wear their volunteer name badge during the event.

If you are between the ages of 14-17 and would like to serve as a host or hostess, please CLICK HERE to sign up.

To See all Volunteer Opportunities for Joy Prom: CLICK HERE

Joy Prom Piedmont-Triad is an annual prom created especially for individuals in our community with different abilities and disabilities. Established in 2015, Joy Prom welcomes guests ages 16 and older with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities for an evening of celebration, friendship, and fun.

Serving as a Host or Hostess is our most important—and most rewarding—volunteer role. Each volunteer is paired one-on-one with a guest and serves as their companion throughout the evening. Hosts and Hostesses escort their guest to activities, encourage participation, help them navigate the event, and most importantly, help create an evening filled with joy, friendship, and unforgettable memories.

Hosts and Hostesses are expected to remain with their assigned guest at all times. Guests may never be left alone or transferred to another volunteer without the approval of the Joy Prom Leadership Team.

This role requires a full-evening commitment. Hosts and Hostesses must remain at Joy Prom until 10:00 PM or until their guest has been reunited with and picked up by their parent or caregiver, whichever is later. Because guest safety is our highest priority, volunteers who leave before their guest has been properly checked out will not be eligible to volunteer with Joy Prom in the future.

This registration is for volunteers ages 15–17 only. If you are 18 years of age or older, please register using the Host/Hostess (18+) volunteer opportunity.

Attire

Volunteers are welcome to wear cocktail or formal attire but are not required to.

Suggested attire:

Please do not wear jeans or T-shirts.

All volunteers must wear their volunteer name badge during the event.

To See all Volunteer Opportunities for Joy Prom: CLICK HERE

This is one of our favorite family friendly volunteer opportunities!

Joy Prom Piedmont-Triad is an annual prom created especially for individuals in our community with different abilities and disabilities. Established in 2015, Joy Prom welcomes guests ages 16 and older with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities for an evening of celebration, friendship, and fun.

One of the most memorable moments of the evening is when each guest walks the red carpet. As a member of the Red Carpet Cheering Crowd, your job is simple—but incredibly meaningful. You'll line the red carpet, clap, wave, and cheer as each guest is announced, making them feel like the star they truly are. Some guests request a silent cheer, in which case you'll simply wave and smile without clapping or shouting.

Arrival: 4:45 PM (to allow time for volunteer check-in)

Be in Position: No later than 5:30 PM

Volunteer Shift Ends: Once the final guest has walked the red carpet (approximately 7:00PM - 7:30PM)

Please note: The red carpet has historically opened 5–10 minutes earlier than the published start time when possible so all volunteers must be in place no later than 5:30 PM in order to receive instructions/guidance.

If you are volunteering with your family or a group, please select "Respond as Team" when registering. You may use your last name or any team name you'd like. Register yourself first, then add each additional volunteer so we can prepare a name badge for everyone attending.

Children ages 5–13 are welcome to volunteer for this opportunity only.

To ensure our guests remain the focus of the evening:

Children and any volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while on-site.

Children must be able to follow directions, stay OFF of the red carpet in areas where there are no ropes, and participate appropriately throughout the event in order to participate

Because our guests are the stars of the evening, children should not require constant supervision that would distract from the event.

Children who are prone to running away, frequent outbursts, or behaviors that may disrupt the experience for our guests should NOT participate in this volunteer opportunity.

Any volunteer, adult or child, whose behavior distracts from our guests or is otherwise inappropriate may be asked to leave by any Joy Prom Leadership Team member.

After the final guest has walked the red carpet, families with children are asked to depart the stadium immediately.

Red Carpet Volunteers are not permitted to walk through the prom area after the prom has begun.   This is for crowd control/safety purposes.   If you are wanting to volunteer at Joy Prom for the entirety of the event, please sign up to volunteer for a different volunteer opportunity,

Children are not permitted on the dance floor or to walk through the event venue during the remainder of the prom.

This area is often featured in photos and has historically been livestreamed by local media, so appropriate attire is important.

Volunteers are welcome to wear cocktail or formal attire but are not required to.

Suggested attire:

Women and girls: Dress or dress pants with a nice blouse

Men and boys: Collared shirt with slacks (ties are optional)

*** Please do not wear jeans or T-shirts.

All volunteers must wear their volunteer name badge during the event.

Additional event details and instructions will be emailed during the week leading up to Joy Prom. Area leaders will also provide a brief orientation before guests begin arriving.

Questions? Contact Shelley Hundley at 803-238-5431.

Thank you for helping us create an unforgettable welcome for every guest. Your smiles, applause, and encouragement help make each person feel celebrated, valued, and loved from the moment they step onto the red carpet.

To See all Volunteer Opportunities for Joy Prom: CLICK HERE

What do I need to wear when volunteering?  Please wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. NO OPEN TOE OR HEEL SHOES WILL BE ALLOWED! (ie: flipflops, sandals, etc).

What is the ReStore?  The Habitat ReStore sells gently-used furniture, appliances, fixtures, surplus building materials, and other items at 25-75% off their regular retail prices.  All proceeds are used to build affordable Habitat homes in our community.

What will I do when volunteering in the ReStore?  When volunteering in the ReStore, you might help with accepting, moving and preparing donations for the sales floor while also assisting the ReStore staff and customers.

Age 16/17 need parent to sign a waiver.  Contact debbie.cesta@habitatforstyth.org to get a youth waiver.

Minimum age is 16. Those 16/17 need a parent/guardian to work with them for their entire shift. Both individuals and groups are welcome. Email debbie.cesta@habitatforsyth.org to set up a group volunteer event.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER:  https://habitatforsyth.volunteerhub.com

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Be a Contributor: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Be a Fact Checker: Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations.

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Flexible commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering easier for everyone.

This program is seeking volunteers who can work various afternoon or evening shifts as listed as available. The responsibilities of this volunteer assignment include answering Weaver House desk telephone calls, handling the Weaver House entrance doors, letting Weaver House residents (only) in to the building during afternoon shifts, assisting with meal service at night (as or when needed) for the evening shifts and other tasks as assigned. All volunteers must be able to work their entire shift that is accepted on a weekly/permanent basis. This opening includes both standing and sitting during the shift.

For more info and to review current openings, access: www.greensborourbanministry.org/volunteer.

This program seeks volunteers who can respond to phone calls and handle the front lobby desk area for clients/in-person inquiries.

These involve some standing and some sitting during the entire volunteer shift. All volunteers must be able to work weekly/permanently and work the entire shift accepted.

For volunteer opportunities, the available shifts are: 

Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays/Fridays  

8:30am to 1:30pm

1:00pm to 5:00pm

For current volunteer openings and more info., access: www.greensborourbanministry.org/volunteer. 

Volunteers must be flexible to help in whichever area is needed during their volunteer shift: door monitoring, bagging, produce or dry goods sorting, client choice assistance, etc. Volunteers must be available to work the volunteer opening that they choose during the entire shift and every week/permanently on a consistent basis. These opportunities involve 100% standing during the entire volunteer shift.  All Go to www.greensborourbanministry.org/volunteer for current days/shifts that are available and more info.

Volunteers in this lunchtime program must be flexible to assist wherever needed: rolling up eating utensils, preparing "to-go" boxes, helping distribute meals/water at the take- out window, making sandwiches for week end lunches, etc. These opportunities involve 100% standing during the entire volunteer shift. All volunteers must be able to work weekly/permanently and work the entire shift accepted. For current opportunities and info., access: www.greensborourbanministry.org/volunteer.     

Senior Resources of Guilford is seeking volunteers willing to deliver meals to homebound seniors throughout Guilford County.  Routes generally take approximately 90 minutes to complete and consist of 12-16 stops.  Meals are picked up in the morning (Monday through Friday) at either the Greensboro office location or outside of the Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center at 921 Eastchester Dr, High Point.  Pick-up point and time depends upon route shift selected.  All routes are completed in the morning.  Volunteers use their own vehicles to deliver the meals.  Training is provided.  To fill out a volunteer application and 

Help us with upkeep of our raised garden beds to make My Sister Susan's house a beautiful and lively place for our mothers and their little ones. Garden maintenance can include weeding, watering, pruning, and removing debris from the beds. Bringing your own garden tools is recommended! For more information, please contact Maggie Cook mcook@youthfocus.org

Lend a hand at our maternity home by helping sort through and organize our donation/supply storage! This opportunity is ideal for a small group. For more information, please contact Maggie Cook mcook@youthfocus.org

Are you looking for an easy and meaningful way to make a difference in your community?

PORCH Communities is seeking a volunteer to lead a neighborhood-based food drive in Saxapahaw. As a Neighborhood Coordinator, you'll organize a simple monthly collection of nonperishable food items from neighbors and help support local families experiencing food insecurity.

No fundraising experience is required. PORCH provides training, tools, templates, and ongoing support to make the process easy and manageable. Most coordinators spend just a few hours each month coordinating collections and connecting with neighbors.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys community building and wants to make a lasting impact on local hunger.

Join us in bringing neighbors together to support families in need right here in Saxapahaw!

Are you looking for an easy and meaningful way to make a difference in your community?

PORCH Communities is seeking a volunteer to lead a neighborhood-based food drive in Haw River. As a Neighborhood Coordinator, you'll organize a simple monthly collection of nonperishable food items from neighbors and help support local families experiencing food insecurity.

No fundraising experience is required. PORCH provides training, tools, templates, and ongoing support to make the process easy and manageable. Most coordinators spend just a few hours each month coordinating collections and connecting with neighbors.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys community building and wants to make a lasting impact on local hunger.

Join us in bringing neighbors together to support families in need right here in Haw River!

Are you looking for an easy and meaningful way to make a difference in your community?

PORCH Communities is seeking a volunteer to lead a neighborhood-based food drive in Graham. As a Neighborhood Coordinator, you'll organize a simple monthly collection of nonperishable food items from neighbors and help support local families experiencing food insecurity.

No fundraising experience is required. PORCH provides training, tools, templates, and ongoing support to make the process easy and manageable. Most coordinators spend just a few hours each month coordinating collections and connecting with neighbors.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys community building and wants to make a lasting impact on local hunger.

Join us in bringing neighbors together to support families in need right here in Graham!

Are you looking for an easy and meaningful way to make a difference in your community?

PORCH Communities is seeking a volunteer to lead a neighborhood-based food drive in Burlington. As a Neighborhood Coordinator, you'll organize a simple monthly collection of nonperishable food items from neighbors and help support local families experiencing food insecurity.

No fundraising experience is required. PORCH provides training, tools, templates, and ongoing support to make the process easy and manageable. Most coordinators spend just a few hours each month coordinating collections and connecting with neighbors.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys community building and wants to make a lasting impact on local hunger.

Join us in bringing neighbors together to support families in need right here in Burlington!

Help us keep our spaces spotless with volunteer cleaning support. Volunteer cleaners may help clean and organize shared living spaces or bedroom suites/apartments in between clients to help get them move-in ready. Ages 12 and up. Visit our Bookings Page to sign up for a date and time: https://outlook.office.com/book/YouthFocusOutingsandActivitiesBookingPage@AlexanderYouthNetwork.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled

Create a fun bulletin board to brighten up our shelter! Bulletin board themes can be educational, seasonal/holiday, or about a specific topics that is relevant to our teens (coping skills, positive affirmations, goal setting, etc.). **Please note that you will need to bring your own board building supplies, including background, borders, and all board elements.** Visit our Bookings Page to sign up for a date and time: https://outlook.office.com/book/YouthFocusOutingsandActivitiesBookingPage@AlexanderYouthNetwork.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled

Help Youth Focus drive fundraising efforts and build partnerships that sustain our mission. Virtual meetings held 1-2x held per month from August to April. 

Help support our administrative office team! Activities may include preparing items for mailing, writing 'Thank You' notes, seasonal holiday support (especially for November and December!), organize/inventory donation closet, and more! Please check out our Bookings Page to sign up for a date and time: https://outlook.office.com/book/YouthFocusOutingsandActivitiesBookingPage@AlexanderYouthNetwork.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled

Be the Difference. Become a Big.

A few hours a month can change a child's life—and yours.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Piedmont is looking for caring adults to become mentors ("Bigs") for local youth. By simply showing up, listening, and encouraging a young person, you can help them build confidence, reach goals, and realize their potential.

✔ One-year commitment
✔ Flexible mentoring opportunities
✔ Ongoing support from professional staff
✔ Comprehensive screening and training provided

All volunteers complete an enrollment process that includes an interview, references, background checks, and volunteer training to ensure safe and successful mentoring relationships.

You don't have to be perfect. You just have to be present.

Start your mentoring journey today and help ignite the power and promise of youth.

Help create meaningful fundraising and stewardship events that raise awareness and support our supportive housing programs. Committee meets virtually 1-2 times per month from August through April.

The Fund Development Committee is one of the Board of Directors (BOD) committees serving GCCN. Led by a GCCN Board member, the committee includes several GCCN BOD members, GCCN staff, and community volunteers to support GCCN in fundraising efforts—primarily major donor relations, annual appeals, quarterly newsletters, and other related topics. This committee meets at least quarterly (up to 6 times annually). We welcome current or retired fundraising, marketing, and/or communication professionals, students, community members, and any interested party that is passionate about our mission!

Ethnoir is seeking mission-aligned professionals to serve as founding members of our Advisory Board.

About Ethnoir

Ethnoir is a North Carolina-based entrepreneurship support organization dedicated to helping early-stage founders build the clarity, systems, and partnerships needed to achieve sustainable growth and access future funding opportunities.

Our work focuses on strengthening business readiness, supporting founder development, and expanding access to resources for entrepreneurs who are often overlooked by traditional support systems.

About the Advisory Board

As Ethnoir grows, we are building a diverse group of advisors who can provide strategic guidance, industry expertise, community connections, and thoughtful feedback.

Advisory Board members will help strengthen our impact, expand partnerships, and support the development of programs that serve entrepreneurs throughout North Carolina and beyond.

Areas of expertise we are particularly seeking include:

• Banking and small business lending
• Philanthropy and foundations
• Economic development
• Entrepreneurship and business ownership
• Higher education
• Healthcare systems
• Community development
• Marketing and communications
• Legal and compliance
• Finance and accounting
• Technology and operations

Responsibilities

• Attend quarterly advisory meetings
• Provide strategic guidance and feedback
• Make introductions to potential partners and supporters when appropriate
• Serve as a thought partner on program development and growth opportunities
• Advocate for entrepreneurship and economic mobility initiatives

Time Commitment

Approximately 2–4 hours per quarter.

Who Should Apply

We welcome professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and subject matter experts who are passionate about strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems and creating pathways to opportunity for underserved founders.

This is a volunteer advisory role and does not carry fiduciary or governance responsibilities.

To express interest, please contact:

Olajumoke Michael
omichael@ethnoirconsulting.com
Founder & CEO, Ethnoir

We would love to learn more about your experience and explore how you might contribute to our mission.

You can make a meaningful difference on your schedule by driving cancer patients who lack reliable transportation.

As a Road To Recovery volunteer driver, you'll provide safe transportation so patients can keep their treatment schedules and focus on healing. Rides are typically Monday–Friday during the day.

Volunteers are encouraged to drive the patient to and from the appointment, but rides are listed as one-way segments. When you drive both legs, the time during the appointment is yours (run errands, grab coffee, read, or wait in a main lobby).

Volunteer drivers must:

The pick-up and drop-off addresses for each one-way ride are shown in the ride scheduling tool for drivers.

We need more drivers and would love your help!

Check out more info at cancer.org/drive. Drivers needed in Greensboro plus several surrounding areas. (Forsyth, Guilford, Davidson, Davie, Stokes, Rockingham, Alamance, Iredell, Watuaga, Ashe)

(Please include your residential county in the response notes.)

We utilize volunteers to sort incoming donations, restock the Family Market, unpacking/organizing donated food, assembling food bags, etc. 

To sign up for available volunteers shifts, please visit our website: www.backpackbeginnings.org/volunteer

Guilford Dental Access Program (GDAP) offers essential dental services—including examinations, extractions, fillings, and pain management—at a flat rate of $40.

Currently, the dental team includes a 0.8FTE dental assistant (32 hours per week), a 0.6FTE bilingual registered hygienist (24 hours per week), and a contract/volunteer dentist (24 hours per week). The clinic sees patients Monday-Wednesday while Thursday is an administrative day.

GDAP rents two operatories within Chandler Dental Clinic. During the day, the hygienist sees up to 8 patients in one day. Our dentist and dental assistant typically see around 6 patients.

Key Activities

You must register through CERVIS (hyperlinked) and select the Greensboro Opportunities opportunity in order to sign up. We post through Love Out Loud / Get Connected to share our opportunities with our neighbors and do not use it as a scheduling tool.

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to join us in the warehouse! Our Greensboro Team is looking for enthusiastic individuals to work alongside them.

Serving in our food sorting operation gives you a unique opportunity to directly impact the lives of our neighbors. You will help ensure that our partner agencies receive safe, healthy products to distribute to our neighbors who may need a little extra support these days. Over our 18 county service area we have over 500 partner agencies which include organizations like pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.

Activity Summary:

Volunteers will help sort and pack donated foods. These donations are received from grocery partners, food drives, and more. This food is then made available to our neighbors through our network of food assistance programs. Work may include assembling, lifting up to 30 pounds, standing, bending, stooping, reading small print, working in a high-speed environment.

Requirements:

Volunteer Shifts:

Shifts are scheduled by demand for groups of 10-12, with open shifts posted as available. If you will need proof of your hours, you must let the front desk know. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your start time to allow time to sign in. Please ring buzzer if the front door is locked. Check in at the lobby desk. We may not be able to accommodate late arrivals; please check in with staff if you have questions about timing.

Again, you must register through CERVIS (hyperlinked)and select the Greensboro Opportunities opportunity in order to sign up.

We can't wait to serve with you!

You must register through CERVIS (hyperlinked) and select the Community Meals opportunity in order to sign up. We post through Love Out Loud / Get Connected to share our opportunities with our neighbors and do not use it as a scheduling tool.

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to join us in the kitchen! Our Community Meals Program is looking for enthusiastic individuals to work alongside our Culinary Team as we prepare nutritious meals for neighbors experiencing hunger.

Serving in our Community Meals kitchen gives you a unique opportunity to directly impact the lives of our neighbors. As part of this program, you will help package healthy, well-balanced meals that will be delivered that same day to children, seniors, and neighbors living with disabilities. Currently, our Community Meals team, with the help of volunteers, is packaging 12,000+ meals per week, which goes up to 30,000 meals during summer weeks.

You will help prep, scoop, and box up meals. Tasks vary during and between shifts. No kitchen experience or expertise required. Work may include assembling, lifting up to 10 pounds, standing, bending, stooping, using kitchen utensils, working in a high-speed environment.

Requirements:

Shift Details:

Shifts are Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm or 2pm-4pm, except when the organization is closed. You must arrive 15 minutes prior to your shift to check in with the front desk; we cannot accommodate late arrivals. If you will need proof of your hours, you must let the front desk know.

Again, you must register through CERVIS (hyperlinked) and select the Community Meals opportunity in order to sign up.

We can't wait to serve with you!

You must register through CERVIS (hyperlinked) and select the Fitzgerald Teaching Garden opportunity in order to sign up. We use Love Out Loud / Get Connected to share opportunities with our neighbors, not as a scheduling tool. 

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to join us in the Clyde Fitzgerald Teaching Garden! Our Community Garden Manager is looking for enthusiastic individuals to work alongside her as we keep our garden healthy.

Serving in our Teaching Garden gives you a unique opportunity to directly impact the lives of our neighbors. As part of this program, you will help our Community Garden Manager with maintenance, which will allow community members to learn about sustainable gardening practices and growing healthy foods at home. Much of the produce grown in this garden can be utilized by our Providence Culinary Training Program. Our Providence Culinary Training Program is a unique workforce development program designed to help our neighbors master new skills to advance their careers and help put food on the table for their families. 

Tasks may include helping to weed, water, prune, plant, and harvest. Volunteers may also assist in preparing educational programs. Tasks vary during and between shifts. Work may include assembling, lifting up to 10 pounds, standing, bending, stooping, exposure to the elements, utilizing tools. No gardening experience necessary.

Requirements:

Shift Details:

Shifts are available as needed from late Fall through early Spring. If you will need proof of your hours, you must let the front desk know. 

Again, you must register through CERVIS (hyperlinked) and select the Fitzgerald Teaching Garden opportunity in order to sign up. 

We can't wait to serve with you!

You must register through CERVIS (hyperlinked) and select the Food Sorting opportunity in order to sign up. We post through Love Out Loud / Get Connected to share our opportunities with our neighbors and do not use it as a scheduling tool. 

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to join us in the warehouse! Our Food Sorting Team is looking for enthusiastic individuals to work alongside them as we sort through donated products from retail stores and food drives.

Serving in our food sorting operation gives you a unique opportunity to directly impact the lives of our neighbors. You will help ensure that our partner agencies receive safe, healthy products to distribute to our neighbors who may need a little extra support these days. Across our 18-county service area, we have over 500 partner agencies, which are organizations like pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters. Our warehouse moves about 35-40 tons of food per day, and we need volunteers like you to ensure that movement!

Activity Summary:

Volunteers will help inspect, sort, and pack donated foods. These donations are received from grocery partners, food drives, and more. This food is then made available to our neighbors through our network of food assistance programs. Work may include assembling, lifting up to 30 pounds, standing, bending, stooping, reading small print, working in a high-speed environment.

There is also an opportunity to sort and inspect donated eggs. This opportunity allows for volunteers to be seated in all but the two packaging positions. This does not require lifting more than 5lbs at once. If we do not have eggs to work with, you will assist with the rest of the food sorting operations.

Requirements:

Volunteer Shifts:

Shifts are Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm or 2pm-4pm, except when the organization is closed. You must arrive 15 minutes prior to your shift to check in with the front desk; we cannot accommodate late arrivals. If you will need proof of your hours, you must let the front desk know.

Again, you must register through CERVIS (hyperlinked) and select the Food Sorting opportunity in order to sign up.

We can't wait to serve with you!

You must register through CERVIS (hyperlinked) and select the Greensboro Opportunities opportunity in order to sign up. We post through HandsOn NWNC to share our opportunities with our neighbors and do not use it as a scheduling tool.

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to join us in the warehouse! Our Greensboro Team is looking for enthusiastic individuals to work alongside them.

Serving in our food sorting operation gives you a unique opportunity to directly impact the lives of our neighbors. You will help ensure that our partner agencies receive safe, healthy products to distribute to our neighbors who may need a little extra support these days. Over our 18 county service area we have over 500 partner agencies which include organizations like pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.

Activity Summary:

Volunteers will help sort and pack donated foods. These donations are received from grocery partners, food drives, and more. This food is then made available to our neighbors through our network of food assistance programs. Work may include assembling, lifting up to 30 pounds, standing, bending, stooping, reading small print, working in a high-speed environment.

Requirements:

Volunteer Shifts:

Shifts are scheduled by demand for groups of 10-12, with open shifts posted as available. If you will need proof of your hours, you must let the front desk know. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your start time to allow time to sign in. Please ring buzzer if the front door is locked. Check in at the lobby desk. We may not be able to accommodate late arrivals; please check in with staff if you have questions about timing.

Again, you must register through CERVIS (hyperlinked) and select the Greensboro Opportunities opportunity in order to sign up.

We can't wait to serve with you!

You must register through CERVIS (hyperlinked) and select the Food Sorting opportunity in order to sign up. We post through HandsOn NWNC to share our opportunities with our neighbors and do not use it as a scheduling tool.

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to join us in the warehouse! Our Food Sorting Team is looking for enthusiastic individuals to work alongside them as we sort through donated products from retail stores and food drives.

Serving in our food sorting operation gives you a unique opportunity to directly impact the lives of our neighbors. You will help ensure that our partner agencies receive safe, healthy products to distribute to our neighbors who may need a little extra support these days. Across our 18-county service area, we have over 500 partner agencies, which are organizations like pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters. Our warehouse moves about 35-40 tons of food per day, and we need volunteers like you to ensure that movement!

Activity Summary:

Volunteers will help inspect, sort, and pack donated foods. These donations are received from grocery partners, food drives, and more. This food is then made available to our neighbors through our network of food assistance programs. Work may include assembling, lifting up to 30 pounds, standing, bending, stooping, reading small print, working in a high-speed environment.

Requirements:

Volunteer Shifts:

Shifts are Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm or 2pm-4pm, except when the organization is closed. You must arrive 15 minutes prior to your shift to check in with the front desk; we cannot accommodate late arrivals. If you will need proof of your hours, you must let the front desk know.

Again, you must register through CERVIS (hyperlinked) and select the Food Sorting opportunity in order to sign up.

We can't wait to serve with you!

You must register through CERVIS (hyperlinked) and select the Community Meals opportunity in order to sign up. We post through HandsOn NWNC to share our opportunities with our neighbors and do not use it as a scheduling tool.

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to join us in the kitchen! Our Community Meals Program is looking for enthusiastic individuals to work alongside our Culinary Team as we prepare nutritious meals for neighbors experiencing hunger.

Serving in our Community Meals kitchen gives you a unique opportunity to directly impact the lives of our neighbors. As part of this program, you will help package healthy, well-balanced meals that will be delivered that same day to children, seniors, and neighbors living with disabilities. Currently, our Community Meals team, with the help of volunteers, is packaging 12,000+ meals per week, which goes up to 30,000 meals during summer weeks.

You will help prep, scoop, and box up meals. Tasks vary during and between shifts. No kitchen experience or expertise required. Work may include prepping ingredients, assembling, lifting up to 10 pounds, standing, bending, stooping, using kitchen utensils, working in a high-speed environment.

Requirements:

Shift Details:

Shifts are Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm or 2pm-4pm, except when the organization is closed. You must arrive 15 minutes prior to your shift to check in with the front desk; we cannot accommodate late arrivals. If you will need proof of your hours, you must let the front desk know.

Again, you must register through CERVIS (hyperlinked) and select the Community Meals opportunity in order to sign up.

We can't wait to serve with you!

You must register through CERVIS (hyperlinked) and select the Fitzgerald Teaching Garden opportunity in order to sign up. We use HandsOn NWNC to share opportunities with our neighbors, not as a scheduling tool. 

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to join us in the Clyde Fitzgerald Teaching Garden! Our Community Garden Manager is looking for enthusiastic individuals to work alongside her as we keep our garden healthy.

Serving in our Teaching Garden gives you a unique opportunity to directly impact the lives of our neighbors. As part of this program, you will help our Community Garden Manager with maintenance, which will allow community members to learn about sustainable gardening practices and growing healthy foods at home. Much of the produce grown in this garden can be utilized by our Providence Culinary Training Program. Our Providence Culinary Training Program is a unique workforce development program designed to help our neighbors master new skills to advance their careers and help put food on the table for their families. 

Tasks may include helping to weed, water, prune, plant, and harvest. Volunteers may also assist in preparing educational programs. Tasks vary during and between shifts. Work may include assembling, lifting up to 10 pounds, standing, bending, stooping, exposure to the elements, utilizing tools. No gardening experience necessary.

Requirements:

Shift Details:

Shifts are available as needed from late Fall through early Spring. If you will need proof of your hours, you must let the front desk know. 

Again, you must register through CERVIS (hyperlinked) and select the Fitzgerald Teaching Garden opportunity in order to sign up. 

We can't wait to serve with you!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering! Our summer camp provides a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each session serves participants ages 8-13, 13-21, 22+, and volunteers play a key role in making this experience meaningful.

Please sign up here. 

What to Expect:

Volunteer Roles:

Important Information:

We appreciate your time and support in helping us create a safe, inclusive, and memorable camp experience for all participants.

The Greensboro History Museum needs help running our Summer Program in 2026!  The Summer Program is a history adventure for students ages 5-14, running from mid-June to mid-August.  High school volunteers (VolunTeens) help set up and break down the Summer Program and run different history activity stations.  This year, VolunTeens will help educate children of the Triad about America250th, learning about what life was like in the 18th Century, and assist with fun hands-on activities like writing with quill pens.  

VolunTeens will need to be interviewed and attend an orientation before beginning.  VolunTeens can accrue large amounts of volunteer hours and possible service hours for the Summer.   VolunTeens can expect to pick up 2.5 hours per Summer Program.

We are looking for volunteers to help with moving and organizing at the HP Site and in Stokesdale. We also need help with a move from SUMC to Oak Springs.

Volunteer Dates:

What We Need Help With:

No volunteer training required.

This is a simple “one and done” volunteer opportunity — come help for a day or a shift when you can!

If you are willing to lend a hand, we would greatly appreciate your support.

Leading us in the right direction.  

From our Executive Team to our Board of Directors, Big Brothers Big Sisters has a compassionate and dedicated group of individuals on our side who are willing to do whatever it takes to help change children’s lives for the better.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for new Board Members! If you or someone you know is interested in supporting an organization that helps children realize their potential through mentoring, please consider joining us.

Email inquiries to Cheryl D. Moore, Interim President and CEO, at cheryl@bbbsnc.org.

Position Title: Member, Board of Directors
Appointed By: Board Executive Committee
Elected By: Board Membership

Responsibilities:

● Required to attend a new board member orientation
● Required to attend bi-monthly board meetings (typically the 4th Monday of the month at Noon)
● Encouraged to attend all regularly scheduled committee meetings.
● Contribute financially to the agency through personal donations, fundraising events, in-kind service, and/or donations. Board members are encouraged to give or get at least $1,000 each year of service.
● Serve on at least one Board committee (Program, Public Relations, and Philanthropy).
● Have an understanding of the purpose and overall scope of the programs and a conviction of their importance; have a basic understanding of the agency’s clientele and is able to see the agency objectively in relation to changing community needs and be receptive to changes necessary to meet such needs.

Qualifications:

● Recognized member of the community with proven leadership skills and outstanding community contacts.
● Able to provide the time necessary to fulfill their obligation to the BOD and the agency.
● Willing to support the agency verbally and financially.
● Willing to be committed and dedicated to the agency and its programs.

Join us in making a difference—because it really does take just a Little to be BIG.

Hosting a Littles In Waiting activity is a meaningful and fun way for volunteer groups to get involved!
Our Littles In Waiting mentoring program provides quarterly, staff-supervised activities at the BBBS Mentoring Center for children who are waiting to be matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister.

Volunteers can lead activities that are informational and skill-based (like life skills, job readiness, or sharing about your career) or simply fun and engaging (such as cooking, crafting, or sharing your favorite hobby).

This program helps build resilience, encourages goal-setting, teaches life skills, and surrounds youth who are waiting to be matched with a caring, supportive community.

To learn more, email us at office@bbbsnc.org

Join Samaritan Ministries in serving dinner to our guests staying in our emergency men’s shelter and recovery program. Open every evening, we rely on volunteers to assist with meal service, dishwashing, supporting our guests, and sharing kindness with our neighbors in need.

Join Samaritan Ministries in serving lunch to our guests in our community Soup Kitchen. Open seven days a week, we rely on volunteers to assist with food preparation, dishwashing, welcoming and tending to our guests, and sharing kindness with our neighbors in need.

Camp Jubilee offers you the unique opportunity for those age 16+ to serve God by being a counselor for individuals with special needs. The Christ-centered 5-day, 4-night camp is the highlight of our campers’ year. At Camp Jubilee you will experience:

- A one-on-one relationship with an amazing camper;

- Bible lessons and worship twice daily;

- All YMCA Camp Hanes has to offer including art, crafts, talent shows, and campfires.

- The opportunity to foster physical, spiritual, emotional, and social growth with your camper. 

For more information, contact us at chughes@mountjubilee.org or visit www.mountjubilee.org/camp2025 TO BECOME A MISSIONARY FOR GOD IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD!

Meals offer much-needed hospitality at the end of a long day at the hospital. You can show support by providing a meal for 45-50 people. Use our online calendar to learn more and sign up. 

You’ll receive confirmation and reminders from the Family House.

For more information and the link to the calendar to sign up, please visit our website: https://www.familyhousews.org/serve-a-meal/

This opportunity is for established volunteers, who have volunteered already at least once as a Retail Day Volunteer. 

We are not able to accommodate court-ordered community service at this time, but you can find organizations that can support you here: Court-Ordered Community Service Opportunities

Join us in promoting creativity, sustainability, and community at The Art SHAC booth for Art Crush!

ART CRUSH is held on the Third Friday of May, July, September, and November from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM on Trade St. and 6th St. in the heart of the Arts District of Winston-Salem, NC. Every month, established members of the community curate the Visual Artists and Performers of Winston-Salem to provide you with a night of creative expression, exploration and celebration! This event is FREE to the public! Arts District of Winston Salem is a non-profit organization whose mission is that art is a universal language and a source of connection that knows no boundaries. The Arts District of Winston-Salem connects with and amplifies diverse voices and visions, bringing them together at the heart of our city. This event is a sponsored project of Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County funded by ARPA and supported by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners!