Wake County Public Libraries | Become an ambassador for library programming or donate gently-used books to your nearest WCPL.
Read and Feed | Participate in child literacy programs as a tutor, mobile classroom driver, or material delivery.
If you want to stay at home
Make-A-Wish | Donate airline miles (and other gifts) to children participating in Eastern NC’s Make-A-Wish program.
The Salvation Army | Arrange for a contactless pick-up of donated items like clothes, furniture, and household goods.
SAFEChild | Get crafty and knit a newborn cap or make a no-sew double-sided fleece blanket for children fleeing from abuse + neglect.
If you’re an animal lover
PIPs Rescue | Support this rescue center that takes in dogs with special needs and urgent medical cases by fostering.
SPCA of Wake County | Sign up to help homeless animals feel loved by becoming a dog walker, assisting with grooming, and much more.
Wake County Animal Center | Nurture less fortunate pets with countless opportunities to help out around the shelter.
SAFE Haven for Cats | More of a feline friend? Donate your time by becoming part of the litter box team, fostering a kitten, or helping with events.
Outdoorsy type
Clean Jordan Lake | Get your hands dirty for a good cause and participate in shore sweeps for this community-driven organization.
Bee Downtown | As a corporate leader, sign your team up for the Bee Downtown Corporate Hive Program to learn what all the buzz is about with saving bees.
Preservation NC | Donate or volunteer to help save places in NC with significance. Volunteer opportunities include taking pictures + helping with special events.
Raleigh Cleanup | Help our city stay litter-free by signing up for a cleanup.
Dix Park Conservancy | Lend a hand at community events or participate in stewardship opportunities at one of Raleigh’s largest parks.
Adopt-a-Highway | Help keep our roads clean by picking up litter through Keep NC Beautiful.
If you’re a social butterfly
Junior League of Raleigh | Find the volunteer opportunity that fits you through this organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism.
Activate Good | Get matched with a people-powered project in the community.
LGBT Center of Raleigh | Participate in outreach for Raleigh’s LGBTQ+ community or volunteer at special events.
The Artsy type
Artspace | Share your time + talents by assisting with event support and classes at this nonprofit visual arts center.
NCMA | Instill the love + appreciation of art in others by becoming a park guide or by leading workshops at this art museum with 168 acres of park and open spaces.
Artsplosure | Support art and culture by assisting with pre-festival or event day prep at events like Artsplosure + WRAL First Night.
Humanitarian
Note in the Pocket | Volunteer as a group or individual to sort and fold clothes at this nonprofit providing quality clothing to homeless and impoverished children + families.
Oak City Cares | Provide food for upcoming holiday dinners or become a weekend host for neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Green Chair Project | Transform the living spaces of those in need by dropping off or scheduling a furniture pick up.
Family Promise | Help families experiencing temporary homelessness achieve safe, affordable housing by assisting with maintenance projects and proving emergency shelter as a host.
Mental health advocate
InterACT | Donate goods for women escaping domestic violence situations or volunteer.
New Leaf Behavioral Health | Volunteer to support with administrative, educational, and outreach projects at this mental health organization.
