Volunteer Opportunities in Southport, NC

Volunteer Opportunities

 

One of the favorite places where people volunteer in Southport is the Dosher Memorial Hospital. Another is the thrift store that benefits the hospital. There are a number of good causes that can involve you including a teen shelter, a museum, a visitor center, an animal rescue center and Habitat for Humanity.

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Brunswick County Literacy Council, Inc.282 Ocean Hwy. E.
Supply, NC • map(910) 754-7323
(800) 694-7323

The Brunswick County Literacy Council promotes literacy for people in Brunswick County, focusing primarily on adult and young adult learners. The council helps students with reading, writing, math, computers and English-speaking skills, in either a one-on-one or small class confidential setting, by pairing them with volunteers who are carefully trained and...more about Brunswick County Literacy Council, Inc.

Brunswick Family Assistance Agency4600-8 Main St.
Shallotte, NC 28470 • map(910) 754-4766

Brunswick Family Assistance (BFA) needs volunteers to help in their pantry, at the front desk, in the Family Thrift store, during fund-raisers and with quarterly commodities distributions. Volunteers are also needed to assist with distribution of the Christmas in July and Christmas Tree of Hope programs yearly. BFA distributes more than...more about Brunswick Family Assistance Agency

Cape Fear River Watch, Inc.617 Surry St.
Wilmington, NC • map(910) 762-5606

Cape Fear River Watch, Inc. is committed to the improvement and protection of the water quality of the Lower Cape Fear River Basin through education, advocacy and action. Volunteers are needed to assist with many programs, including outdoor education and recreation, clean-ups, outreach, wetlands restoration, fund-raising and administrative tasks. To raise...more about Cape Fear River Watch, Inc.

Coastal Horizons Center615 Shipyard Blvd.
Wilmington, NC • map(910) 790-0187

Toll-Free Crisis Line Hotline (800) 672-2903 (24 hours)
First Call For Help Hotline (910) 397-0497 (24 hours)
Rape Crisis Center- New Hanover (910) 392-7460 (24 hours)
Rape Crisis Center- Brunswick (910) 754-7949 (24 hours)
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment (910) 343-0145
Open House Emergency Youth...more about Coastal Horizons Center

Elderhaus, Inc.1950 Amphitheater Dr.
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 251-0660

Elderhaus provides structured and stimulating daycare activities for adults, primarily the elderly. Elderhaus serves persons with a variety of needs, including those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Elderhaus also serves veterans. Volunteers are needed as program aides, activity assistants and meal servers. Volunteer board members oversee fund-raising, public relations, educational activities...more about Elderhaus, Inc.

Hope Harbor HomeNC • map(910) 754-5726

Volunteers are needed at this domestic violence shelter to work on the speakers bureau and in the office, provide childcare, help organize and implement fund-raising activities, assist clients in preparing paperwork and provide moral support during court proceedings. Volunteers are needed as well for transportation and to help distribute and sort...more about Hope Harbor Home

Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter1414 Physicians Dr.
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 796-7900

Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter serves the needs of hospice patients and their families when life-limiting illness occurs. Volunteers provide respite for caregivers and much-needed emotional support for patients and their caregivers, give administrative support, assist with special events, and offer community outreach. A 15-hour volunteer training course is required....more about Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter

Salvation Army820 N. Second St.
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 762-7354

The Salvation Army provides shelter for the homeless and assistance for people in difficult circumstances. It needs volunteers in fund-raising activities and public relations efforts. Volunteers may serve on the Advisory Board and Ladies Auxiliary and in the shelter, which serves men, women and children. Volunteers may also work at the...more about Salvation Army

Sheltered Treasures6885 Beach Dr.
Ocean Isle Beach, NC • map(910) 575-3506

Sheltered Treasures accepts clothing, housewares and other donations. The sale of these items benefits Brunswick County youth who stay at the Providence Home Family Emergency Teen Shelter in Southport. Volunteers are needed to sort and price goods, set up displays and provide customer service at the sites in Ocean Isle Beach,...more about Sheltered Treasures

United Way of the Cape Fear AreaArboretum Center, Bldg. II, 5919 Oleander Dr.
Ste. 115
Wilmington, NC 28403 • map(910) 798-3900

The United Way of the Cape Fear Area is a non-profit, locally owned and operated organization that supports local health and human service programs that address the highest priority needs in Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender and parts of Columbus counties. Programs supported provide resources and services for those in need in...more about United Way of the Cape Fear Area

The Volunteer CenterBrunswick County Government Center
25 Referendum Dr.
Bolivia, NC 28422 • map(910) 253-2574

In Brunswick County, The Volunteer Center is the place to contact if you are interested in volunteering but are not sure exactly what you want to do. Located at the Brunswick County Social Services Department of the Government Center, this organization has listings of nearly 100agencies, public and private, that involve...more about The Volunteer Center

 
 
 
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