Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering is an important part of building leadership and soft skills, both of which are critical in career development. A couple of sites are listed below that provide volunteer opportunities for people of all ages (review each opportunity to determine the age requirements).
Hospital Volunteer Information
Many students want to volunteer in Raleigh area hospitals, so signing up to volunteer is very competitive. To have chance at a slot, please plan ahead, and turn in your application on the first day applications are due.
WakeMed Hospitals
http://www.wakemed.org/landing.cfm?id=2901
Rex Hospital
http://www.rexhealth.com/rh/volunteer/volunteen-program/
http://www.uncmedicalcenter.org/uncmc/support/volunteer-services/high-school-volunteers/
Duke Hospital
https://www.dukehealth.org/volunteer-services/duke-university-hospital-volunteer-needs/junior-volunteers
Volunteer with the Red Cross
Students 15 and older can volunteer with the Red Cross at blood drives and collection centers. To volunteer you must fill out an application and receive parent approval. Apply online at this link: http://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer#step1
Volunteer at Dorcas Ministries
Dorcas Ministries is a non-profit organization that provides crisis relief to area residents who seek stability and self-sufficiency through food and financial assistance, scholarships, training programs, referrals and an affordable thrift shop. Students 14 and older can volunteer at Dorcas. To apply use this link: http://dorcas-cary.org/donate-volunteer/volunteer/
Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit agency that has helped to build over one million affordable homes worldwide. In our area there are multiple volunteer possibilities for youth
Become a Teen Ambassador for Small Hands Big Hearts
Small Hands Big Hearts is a non-profit organization that helps children get involved in volunteering. They do this through community partnerships and mentoring children on successfully pursuing charitable ideas. Teens 13-17 can apply to become a Teen Ambassador, helping children plan and execute volunteer projects. To learn more and apply visit this link: http://www.shbhu.org/getinvolved/membership/
Note in the Pocket Teen Board - Note in the Pocket (NITP) is a non-profit organization in Wake County, NC that provides needed clothing to children who are identified by various schools and social service agencies in the community as impoverished or homeless and needing clothing to wear to school. We accept donations and supply all seasons of clothing year round.
NITP is offering a volunteer opportunity for students in grades 9-12 to serve on the Teen Board.
The purpose of the Teen Board is to:
The topics below will be offered to all Teen Board members.
Volunteer as a Jr. Summer Camp Counselor for the Town of Cary
The volunteer position of Summer Camp Junior Counselors with the Town of Cary Summer Day Camp is now open for applications on www.townofcary.org Employment Opportunities. Please see the flyer for more details.
Volunteer with the Town of Morrisville
Volunteers are needed to work with children after school. Please view more information at this link.
Volunteering is an important part of building leadership and soft skills, both of which are critical in career development. A couple of sites are listed below that provide volunteer opportunities for people of all ages (review each opportunity to determine the age requirements).
Hospital Volunteer Information
Many students want to volunteer in Raleigh area hospitals, so signing up to volunteer is very competitive. To have chance at a slot, please plan ahead, and turn in your application on the first day applications are due.
WakeMed Hospitals
http://www.wakemed.org/landing.cfm?id=2901
- Must be at least 16 years old. Students must start at the main Wake Med Hospital in east Raleigh.
- When to apply- Summer Track - first Monday in April; Fall Track - first Monday in August; Spring Track - first Monday in January.
- Many more details at the website above.
Rex Hospital
http://www.rexhealth.com/rh/volunteer/volunteen-program/
- Ages 14-18, students must have completed their freshmen year of high school.
- Applications for the 2017-2018 After School Program will be available in May 2017.
- Summer program also offered, check the website for application dates during the school year
http://www.uncmedicalcenter.org/uncmc/support/volunteer-services/high-school-volunteers/
- Applicants must be 14-19 years old and be at least a freshman in high school.
- High School applications are accepted January 4 - March 1 (check website to confirm these dates; or until they receive the maximum of 300 applications, whichever comes first).
- Many more details at the website above.
Duke Hospital
https://www.dukehealth.org/volunteer-services/duke-university-hospital-volunteer-needs/junior-volunteers
- Must be 15-18 years of age.
- Please see the web site for more details.
Volunteer with the Red Cross
Students 15 and older can volunteer with the Red Cross at blood drives and collection centers. To volunteer you must fill out an application and receive parent approval. Apply online at this link: http://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer#step1
Volunteer at Dorcas Ministries
Dorcas Ministries is a non-profit organization that provides crisis relief to area residents who seek stability and self-sufficiency through food and financial assistance, scholarships, training programs, referrals and an affordable thrift shop. Students 14 and older can volunteer at Dorcas. To apply use this link: http://dorcas-cary.org/donate-volunteer/volunteer/
Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit agency that has helped to build over one million affordable homes worldwide. In our area there are multiple volunteer possibilities for youth
- Youth 16-18 years old, with parent permission, can volunteer on a construction site
- Youth 14-18, can participate in multiple different activities
Become a Teen Ambassador for Small Hands Big Hearts
Small Hands Big Hearts is a non-profit organization that helps children get involved in volunteering. They do this through community partnerships and mentoring children on successfully pursuing charitable ideas. Teens 13-17 can apply to become a Teen Ambassador, helping children plan and execute volunteer projects. To learn more and apply visit this link: http://www.shbhu.org/getinvolved/membership/
Note in the Pocket Teen Board - Note in the Pocket (NITP) is a non-profit organization in Wake County, NC that provides needed clothing to children who are identified by various schools and social service agencies in the community as impoverished or homeless and needing clothing to wear to school. We accept donations and supply all seasons of clothing year round.
NITP is offering a volunteer opportunity for students in grades 9-12 to serve on the Teen Board.
The purpose of the Teen Board is to:
- Encourage students who have a passion and heart for serving to become more active in local community service
- Develop community leaders
- Support Note in the Pocket’s mission and program to meet the needs of Wake County students
The topics below will be offered to all Teen Board members.
- “Board of Directors 101” training to develop leadership skills
- Workshops on social justice and volunteering at NITP to increase their passion for community service
- Fundraising to make a difference in my local community
- Project management through teamwork
- Basic nonprofit operations
Volunteer as a Jr. Summer Camp Counselor for the Town of Cary
The volunteer position of Summer Camp Junior Counselors with the Town of Cary Summer Day Camp is now open for applications on www.townofcary.org Employment Opportunities. Please see the flyer for more details.
Volunteer with the Town of Morrisville
Volunteers are needed to work with children after school. Please view more information at this link.
