On an average January night, hundreds of people in Wake County sleep in shelters, transitional housing or outside. You can help make sure they’re seen, heard and supported. Wake County, in partnership with the Wake County Continuum of Care, is seeking volunteers to join the 2025 Point-in-Time Count, a critical effort to document homelessness and guide the […]
One of the ways residents can have a positive impact on the future of Orange County is to serve on a volunteer board or commission. The Orange County Board of Commissioners is currently recruiting applicants for the following boards and commissions: Agricultural Preservation Board – The Agricultural Preservation Board is charged to promote the economic and cultural […]
One of the ways residents can have a positive impact on the future of Orange County is to serve on a volunteer board or commission. The Orange County Board of Commissioners is currently recruiting applicants for the following boards and commissions: Agricultural Preservation Board – The Agricultural Preservation Board is charged to promote the economic and cultural […]
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, join Keep Durham Beautiful and our partners at NC Wildlife Federation, Bull City Trailblazers, and Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association to help beautify Durham and protect the health of our watersheds by removing litter from park grounds, creeks, and streets. MORE DETAILS HERE We will have several […]
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with EAT NC! Right now, volunteers will help shuttle school meals from DPS school nutrition sites to students’ homes. What does volunteering look like? You, the volunteer, work with our team to identify a certain number of home deliveries based on your availability and schedule. Then on your […]
If you’ve been looking to do some volunteer work during the pandemic, this is the perfect opportunity in Durham. The COVID-19 crisis has worsened food access to people already struggling to be fed and added new people to the population in need. Durham County Government and community partners have an opportunity to work together to […]
Marketing and media maven Karen Civil traveled to Haiti over the weekend to open the doors of the Live Civil Computer Lab at the House of Hope Orphanage in Titanyen.
If you are looking to help in the recovery efforts around the Carolinas here are a few good resources:
After Hurricane Matthew made its way through the Atlantic and up the east coast, hundreds were reported dead in Haiti, 10 in North Carolina, six in Florida, four in Georgia and one in South Carolina, according to ABC11. Pictures: The Aftermath Of What Hurricane Matthew Did To North Carolina Naturally, many will want to help. […]
Meghan Markle works in Rwanda...and makes it look good!
Thousands of women (and men) are banding together to share their stories and fight to find a cure for breast cancer. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, social media activists have sought to maintain a culture of awareness for the better -- and sometimes the worse.
Our country will recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday. Remember, it’s a day on, not a day off! Chances are that your kids will be out of school on Monday in honor of the holiday. We have some volunteer options that are perfect for kids. Check out these opportunities listed on WRAL.com: […]
