Current Organizations Seeking Volunteers 2021
Beyond Fences
– build free fences and doghouses to dogs living on chains
– Barktober Fest! Oct 23rd 3pm – 6pm
CASA Esperanza School ” This Is How We Role” after school visit program sponsored through Purdue University
alcanned@ncsu.edu
– Thursday 9th from 4:15 – 5:00 20 K-4th grade kids in the program are excited we were there to visit them
-You will each be compensated $25.00 per visit for participating in this program
Homework Haven
jflevine@ncsu.edu or NCHomeworkhaven@yahoo.com
-An after-school program that provides a quiet place for students to complete their homework with the assistance of adult tutors. We strive to help each child realize their full potential by encouraging the development of strong reading comprehension and math skills.
Wake County Animal Center (shelter)
http://www.wakegov.com/pets/volunteer/Pages/default.aspx ; ricci.kearney@wakegov.org
– walk dogs, cuddle cats and more after completing 1-2 short training sessions at the Wake County Animal Center
– 8:30a-6p weekdays; 12-6p weekends
Blind Spot Animal Sanctuary
– Typical volunteer activities include mucking the barn or the coop, raking, and pasture cleaning. Many of the animals will come visit you while you complete your tasks but please remember that some tasks may include minimal animal interaction. Volunteering is physically intensive, so expect to get a good workout! If you rather just visit the sanctuary and want to interact with the animals, we offer a short tour where you can feed the horses, pigs, and resident birds.
Habitat for Humanity of Durham
https://habitatdurham.volunteerconnect.com
– Each year, 7,000 to 8,000 volunteers provide more than 25,000 hours of service to build and renovate 40+ homes
Lake Clean Up
– Jordan
– Falls
Free the Girls
https://freethegirls.org/bradrive
– Bra Donation Drive on campus 9/7 – 9/21
InterAct of Raleigh/Durham Crisis Response Center
https://thedcrc.org
– Fundraising for pet supplies/gift cards
Hope Reins
-Tasks may include minimal animal interaction with the horses. Volunteering is physically intensive, so expect to get a good workout!
US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
https://volunteer@uscrinc.org
-refugee organization overwhelmed by Afghan refugees coming to the area
-supply drive for household items
-volunteer for ESL/tutoring/supporting new community members to the area
-help set up housing and deliver food
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