WE ARE ON A MISSION TO ENGAGE WILMINGTON'S VOLUNTEERS
Azalea Festival Children's Tea
We are excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for 2020's Azalea Festival Children's Tea. Please click below to purchase:
2020 Azalea Festival Children's Tea Tickets
Volunteers are needed for this years Azalea Festival Children's Tea
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2020 Azalea Festival Children's Tea Tickets
Volunteers are needed for this years Azalea Festival Children's Tea
signup here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094cada72fa5fb6-azalea12
Volunteering during the Corona Virus
Since this is a constantly-developing situation, everything is subject to change. We understand that people's daily lives, travel plans, etc. will be constantly evolving. This is extremely flexible and on an as-needed basis so please sign up even if you’re not sure what your life will look like in a week or two. We’re all in the same boat!
Please only sign up if you are feeling healthy, are displaying no symptoms, have not traveled out of the country or come in contact with a sick person in the past 14 days, AND HAVE BEEN PRACTICING SOCIAL DISTANCING.
Once you sign up, we will contact you as requests come in for assistance. We’ll send you a text alert with the request, and upon your confirmation we will put you in touch with the agency or person in need to work out details.
Fill out the volunteer registration form on the website www.capefearvolunteercenter.org
Thank you for your generous heart to help.
Blessings,
Annie and CFVCs Team of Volunteers
Please only sign up if you are feeling healthy, are displaying no symptoms, have not traveled out of the country or come in contact with a sick person in the past 14 days, AND HAVE BEEN PRACTICING SOCIAL DISTANCING.
Once you sign up, we will contact you as requests come in for assistance. We’ll send you a text alert with the request, and upon your confirmation we will put you in touch with the agency or person in need to work out details.
Fill out the volunteer registration form on the website www.capefearvolunteercenter.org
Thank you for your generous heart to help.
Blessings,
Annie and CFVCs Team of Volunteers
COVID-19 Virtual Volunteering Opportunities
LOCAL:
Please read the description under each volunteer opportunity, then click the hyperlink to register and confirm your sign up. Your volunteer position will then be logged, and you can contact Cape Fear Volunteer Center with any and all inquiries.
Please read the description under each volunteer opportunity, then click the hyperlink to register and confirm your sign up. Your volunteer position will then be logged, and you can contact Cape Fear Volunteer Center with any and all inquiries.
VETERAN MEAL DELIVERY (IN NEED IMMEDIATELY)
We are currently in need of a volunteer to bring meals to a veteran who has ongoing food shortage issues. She just lost her job last week, and is also on crutches. This makes it extremely difficult for her to navigate getting to a food pantry. Please reach out to Paula.Ackermann@va.gov to get in contact about volunteering.
We are currently in need of a volunteer to bring meals to a veteran who has ongoing food shortage issues. She just lost her job last week, and is also on crutches. This makes it extremely difficult for her to navigate getting to a food pantry. Please reach out to Paula.Ackermann@va.gov to get in contact about volunteering.
1. COVID-19 GRACE ABOUNDS FOOD DRIVES
Grace Abounds has two food drives coming up. One is on JULY 25th from 10 until 4, and another is on AUGUST 1 from 8 until 4. This will be located at the Harris Teeter at Porters Neck. Each food drive date has multiple 2 hour time slots that can be signed up for.
To sign up for the JULY food drive click here.
To sign up for the AUGUST food drive click here.
Grace Abounds has two food drives coming up. One is on JULY 25th from 10 until 4, and another is on AUGUST 1 from 8 until 4. This will be located at the Harris Teeter at Porters Neck. Each food drive date has multiple 2 hour time slots that can be signed up for.
To sign up for the JULY food drive click here.
To sign up for the AUGUST food drive click here.
2. MAKE CULINARY CREATIONS FOR OTHERS
Make any food items (such as sandwiches) within your household to be distributed to families and seniors in nursing homes/community living that are struggling or are unable to go out.
Feel free to attach small messages to make them smile and lift up their spirits during these trying times.
Sign Up Here
3. SECRET DELIVERIES (Shhhhhhh!)
Gather an assortment of items for a selected family and secretly deliver it to their doorstep (anonymously). Then pass the torch on to other families, so the happiness can be spread across the community.
Note: This is similar to being Boo-ed during Halloween!
Sign Up Here
4. GIFT CARD DONATIONS
Buy and Collect Visa Gift Cards to be distributed to struggling families during these tough times through Project for Pride in Living.
These gift cards will be used to help provide affordable and supportive housing, allow them to meet their food supply, help them with necessary transportation, and much more.
Sign Up Here
5. ONLINE TUTORING
Know of a child in your community that is wanting to keep their mind active during the summer?
Make any food items (such as sandwiches) within your household to be distributed to families and seniors in nursing homes/community living that are struggling or are unable to go out.
Feel free to attach small messages to make them smile and lift up their spirits during these trying times.
Sign Up Here
3. SECRET DELIVERIES (Shhhhhhh!)
Gather an assortment of items for a selected family and secretly deliver it to their doorstep (anonymously). Then pass the torch on to other families, so the happiness can be spread across the community.
Note: This is similar to being Boo-ed during Halloween!
Sign Up Here
4. GIFT CARD DONATIONS
Buy and Collect Visa Gift Cards to be distributed to struggling families during these tough times through Project for Pride in Living.
These gift cards will be used to help provide affordable and supportive housing, allow them to meet their food supply, help them with necessary transportation, and much more.
Sign Up Here
5. ONLINE TUTORING
Know of a child in your community that is wanting to keep their mind active during the summer?
Connect with them on any virtual format (ie. Zoom, Facetime, Google Chats, Microsoft Teams) and help them keep in touch with their academics.
Sign Up Here
6. CREATE ITEMS TO BE DISTRIBUTED AMONGST THE COMMUNITY
Create cards, goodie bags, and more to bring a smile to individuals struggling during COVID-19 in your community. This could be anyone from a senior citizen in community living, a soldier that is away from their family, a graduating senior, or less fortunate individuals who are just trying to make ends meet.
Sign Up Here
7. BOOK BUDDIES
Schools often have volunteers read stories or listen to stories of students. Become an online Book Buddy. Set a specific time of day, and time limit for the event. Have and help a child read a book via Skype, Zoom, FB video messenger, or Facetime. Allow enough time for a short visit and repeat regularly.
Sign Up Here
8. DELIVER MEALS & GROCERIES TO VULNERABLE SENIORS
Help out someone you know or contact your local Meals on Wheels to learn ways to volunteer.
Sign Up Here
6. CREATE ITEMS TO BE DISTRIBUTED AMONGST THE COMMUNITY
Create cards, goodie bags, and more to bring a smile to individuals struggling during COVID-19 in your community. This could be anyone from a senior citizen in community living, a soldier that is away from their family, a graduating senior, or less fortunate individuals who are just trying to make ends meet.
Sign Up Here
7. BOOK BUDDIES
Schools often have volunteers read stories or listen to stories of students. Become an online Book Buddy. Set a specific time of day, and time limit for the event. Have and help a child read a book via Skype, Zoom, FB video messenger, or Facetime. Allow enough time for a short visit and repeat regularly.
Sign Up Here
8. DELIVER MEALS & GROCERIES TO VULNERABLE SENIORS
Help out someone you know or contact your local Meals on Wheels to learn ways to volunteer.
Sign Up Here
9. STAY IN TOUCH
Check on your neighbors, friends, and family – especially those who are older or may be alone. A phone call, text, or a conversation through the door could brighten their day.
Sign Up Here
10. ADOPT A SENIOR
9. STAY IN TOUCH
Check on your neighbors, friends, and family – especially those who are older or may be alone. A phone call, text, or a conversation through the door could brighten their day.
Sign Up Here
10. ADOPT A SENIOR
Get in touch with a senior’s family through your county’s facebook page entitled “Adopt a Senior (insert county)”.
Here you can find a senior on the page and collect an assortment of items to bring them cheer and help them out with items they will need at college in the following months.
Sign Up Here
Here you can find a senior on the page and collect an assortment of items to bring them cheer and help them out with items they will need at college in the following months.
Sign Up Here
11. LETTERS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
Mail letters of encouragement to your local hospitals to lift up the spirits of first responders during this pandemic.
Contact your local hospital or friends that are first responders and reach out to them about sending letters. Make this a fun activity for the family all the while supporting a great cause!
Sign Up Here
Mail letters of encouragement to your local hospitals to lift up the spirits of first responders during this pandemic.
Contact your local hospital or friends that are first responders and reach out to them about sending letters. Make this a fun activity for the family all the while supporting a great cause!
Sign Up Here
12. MEAL PROVIDER
Prepare and deliver meals for families in the emergency shelter at Family Promise of the Lower Cape Fear. Open to individual Groups Suitable for Kids: Ages 5- 17 Size of group: 0-10
Repeats every day on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 50 times.
To get in contact click here.
Prepare and deliver meals for families in the emergency shelter at Family Promise of the Lower Cape Fear. Open to individual Groups Suitable for Kids: Ages 5- 17 Size of group: 0-10
Repeats every day on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 50 times.
To get in contact click here.
ONLINE GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Please click the hyperlink with each individual event you are interested in, in order to get in contact with Cape Fear Volunteer Center. Please list the event you are interested in, along with your contact information, so that we can get you the correct information through the other online global organizations!
Please click the hyperlink with each individual event you are interested in, in order to get in contact with Cape Fear Volunteer Center. Please list the event you are interested in, along with your contact information, so that we can get you the correct information through the other online global organizations!
13. HAVE YOUR CHILD READ A BOOK TO AN ISOLATED SENIOR
Get in contact here to get all the necessary information to help you and your child bring joy to isolated individuals.
14. USE YOUR CRAFTING SKILLS TO PROVIDE COMFORT TO SHELTER PETS
If you are interested in opportunities to create needed items like pet toys, beds, kitty sachets, and more get in contact here.
Don’t worry if you don’t have crafting experience, as they offer a number of tutorials to help you create the perfect project.
15. PROOFREAD TO MAKE BOOKS ACCESSIBLE TO THE MASSES
Use the power of proofreading in large groups to quickly and effectively turn Public Domain books into ebooks for everyone to enjoy.
To get in contact click here.
Finished works are submitted to the Project Gutenberg archive, which currently has over 61,000 free ebooks.
16. SAVE LIVES BY TALKING ON THE PHONE
Headquarters Counseling Center offers a free crisis call line and chat service for those having a hard time and needing support.
Get in contact here to get all the necessary information to help you and your child bring joy to isolated individuals.
14. USE YOUR CRAFTING SKILLS TO PROVIDE COMFORT TO SHELTER PETS
If you are interested in opportunities to create needed items like pet toys, beds, kitty sachets, and more get in contact here.
Don’t worry if you don’t have crafting experience, as they offer a number of tutorials to help you create the perfect project.
15. PROOFREAD TO MAKE BOOKS ACCESSIBLE TO THE MASSES
Use the power of proofreading in large groups to quickly and effectively turn Public Domain books into ebooks for everyone to enjoy.
To get in contact click here.
Finished works are submitted to the Project Gutenberg archive, which currently has over 61,000 free ebooks.
16. SAVE LIVES BY TALKING ON THE PHONE
Headquarters Counseling Center offers a free crisis call line and chat service for those having a hard time and needing support.
While most volunteers are Kansas-based, those from outside the state can opt for virtual volunteer work as a Crisis Text Line counselor.
To get in contact click here.
17. EXPOSE HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS THROUGH VIRTUAL VOLUNTEERING
The human rights NGO Amnesty International offers virtual volunteer opportunities through their Decoders program.
Anyone with a smartphone or laptop can get involved by helping researchers go through photos, data, and documents that can help lead to justice.
To get in contact click click here.
18. ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE WORK OF CLIMATE CHANGE FIGHTERS
NRDC is on a mission to protect the earth, and you can help them through virtual volunteering by joining their Activist Network.
To get in contact click here.
Some sample actions might be by contacting congress, opposing bills that are harmful to the environment, and sharing important messages on social media.
19. USE YOUR CREATIVITY TO HELP AT-RISK COMMUNITIES
Enchanted Makeovers has a number of community projects that allow remote volunteers to create hand-sewn items that would benefit women and children in shelters.
Some of their current projects include sewing pillowcases, capes for kids, dolls, and patches.
To get in contact click here.
17. EXPOSE HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS THROUGH VIRTUAL VOLUNTEERING
The human rights NGO Amnesty International offers virtual volunteer opportunities through their Decoders program.
Anyone with a smartphone or laptop can get involved by helping researchers go through photos, data, and documents that can help lead to justice.
To get in contact click click here.
18. ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE WORK OF CLIMATE CHANGE FIGHTERS
NRDC is on a mission to protect the earth, and you can help them through virtual volunteering by joining their Activist Network.
To get in contact click here.
Some sample actions might be by contacting congress, opposing bills that are harmful to the environment, and sharing important messages on social media.
19. USE YOUR CREATIVITY TO HELP AT-RISK COMMUNITIES
Enchanted Makeovers has a number of community projects that allow remote volunteers to create hand-sewn items that would benefit women and children in shelters.
Some of their current projects include sewing pillowcases, capes for kids, dolls, and patches.
To get in contact click here.
20. LIFT THE SPIRITS OF A CHILD WITH CANCER BY SENDING AN E-CARD
St. Jude is a world-renowned children’s hospital. One way you can take part in virtual volunteer work while supporting their mission to help children battling cancer and pediatric diseases is to send an e-card to a patient.
To get in contact click here.
Their online card maker allows you to easily choose a design based on artwork created by children in their care. From there, choose a message or enter your own and send it in.
21. SEND A CARE PACKAGE TO A SOLDIER
Through Soldiers’ Angels, you can send a care package to a deployed soldier, either as a one-time gift or ongoing through their deployment.
To get in contact click here.
20. LIFT THE SPIRITS OF A CHILD WITH CANCER BY SENDING AN E-CARD
St. Jude is a world-renowned children’s hospital. One way you can take part in virtual volunteer work while supporting their mission to help children battling cancer and pediatric diseases is to send an e-card to a patient.
To get in contact click here.
Their online card maker allows you to easily choose a design based on artwork created by children in their care. From there, choose a message or enter your own and send it in.
21. SEND A CARE PACKAGE TO A SOLDIER
Through Soldiers’ Angels, you can send a care package to a deployed soldier, either as a one-time gift or ongoing through their deployment.
To get in contact click here.
Moreover, on their Deployed Support page you’ll see other opportunities, as well, like sending cards, writing letters, and more.
22. DONATE YOUR VOICE TO PEOPLE WITH SPEECH IMPAIRMENTS
For a long time, those living with speech impairments who relied on synthetic voices to help them speak had very limited options when it came to the sound of the voice they could choose.
Not anymore, thanks to VocaliD’s Human Voice-bank which champions the diversity and power of the human voice with over 25,000 individuals contributing their unique vocals.
Donating your voice is as simple as recording yourself saying sounds and sentences to be used by VocaliD’s technology.
To get in contact click here.
23. DONATE YOUR VISION TO THOSE WITH IMPAIRED VISION
Be My Eyes is a free app that allows people who are blind or have vision impairments to connect with others who can help them see.
As a volunteer, you’ll provide visual assistance through the app’s live video call feature. Some examples of ways you may help others include assisting with reading instructions or expiration labels, choosing grocery items, or getting around an unfamiliar place.
To get in contact click here.
24. HELP HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS OVERCOME LANGUAGE BARRIERS
Do you speak another language fluently?
Then this virtual volunteer opportunity is for you.
Translators Without Borders is a nonprofit working to bridge language gaps that can keep humanitarian organizations from doing important work.
Once approved as a volunteer, you can search through the open virtual volunteering opportunities to find where you can best help. A few opportunities may include doing a voiceover in Tigrinya, translating a document into Tagalog, offering medical interpreting support in Italian, and more.
To get in contact click here.
25. PLANT A ROW TO FEED THE HUNGRY
22. DONATE YOUR VOICE TO PEOPLE WITH SPEECH IMPAIRMENTS
For a long time, those living with speech impairments who relied on synthetic voices to help them speak had very limited options when it came to the sound of the voice they could choose.
Not anymore, thanks to VocaliD’s Human Voice-bank which champions the diversity and power of the human voice with over 25,000 individuals contributing their unique vocals.
Donating your voice is as simple as recording yourself saying sounds and sentences to be used by VocaliD’s technology.
To get in contact click here.
23. DONATE YOUR VISION TO THOSE WITH IMPAIRED VISION
Be My Eyes is a free app that allows people who are blind or have vision impairments to connect with others who can help them see.
As a volunteer, you’ll provide visual assistance through the app’s live video call feature. Some examples of ways you may help others include assisting with reading instructions or expiration labels, choosing grocery items, or getting around an unfamiliar place.
To get in contact click here.
24. HELP HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS OVERCOME LANGUAGE BARRIERS
Do you speak another language fluently?
Then this virtual volunteer opportunity is for you.
Translators Without Borders is a nonprofit working to bridge language gaps that can keep humanitarian organizations from doing important work.
Once approved as a volunteer, you can search through the open virtual volunteering opportunities to find where you can best help. A few opportunities may include doing a voiceover in Tigrinya, translating a document into Tagalog, offering medical interpreting support in Italian, and more.
To get in contact click here.
25. PLANT A ROW TO FEED THE HUNGRY
If you have gardening skills, this simple volunteer from home opportunity allows you to use your talents for good.
Plant A Row For The Hungry (PAR) is an initiative started by GardenComm. Simply put, you can plant an extra row of food in your garden and donate the produce to your local food bank.
To get in contact click here.
Plant A Row For The Hungry (PAR) is an initiative started by GardenComm. Simply put, you can plant an extra row of food in your garden and donate the produce to your local food bank.
To get in contact click here.
26. SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH CANCER BY BEING AN ANGEL
Chemo Angels is an organization of volunteers that support people with cancer in a variety of ways.
For instance, Traditional Chemo Angels are assigned a patient and are encouraged to offer emotional support through giving small gifts, cards, and uplifting messages.
Other opportunities include being a Card Angel and sending weekly cards and notes to your paired patient, or a Prayer Angel to help serve the spiritual needs of patients and volunteers.
To get in contact click here.
Note: As these remote volunteer opportunities revolve around building supportive relationships, you should be ready to make a long-term commitment.
27. HELP PROTECT ANIMALS WITHOUT LEAVING HOME
The Humane Society works hard to protect animals around the world from abuse and mistreatment.
On their Volunteer page, they list a number of in-person and at-home opportunities, from being in charge of the phone bank to animal nutrition outreach and beyond.
To get in contact click here.
28. HELP THE UNITED NATIONS’ EFFORTS ONLINE
Help the United Nations reach its goal of achieving international peace by volunteering online.
This can include a wide variety of categories like writing and editing, translation services, art and design, research, admin work, project development, and more.
To get in contact click here.
29. UPLIFT OTHERS BY SENDING SNAIL MAIL
You know that amazing feeling you get when you receive a physical letter or card in the mail?
Chemo Angels is an organization of volunteers that support people with cancer in a variety of ways.
For instance, Traditional Chemo Angels are assigned a patient and are encouraged to offer emotional support through giving small gifts, cards, and uplifting messages.
Other opportunities include being a Card Angel and sending weekly cards and notes to your paired patient, or a Prayer Angel to help serve the spiritual needs of patients and volunteers.
To get in contact click here.
Note: As these remote volunteer opportunities revolve around building supportive relationships, you should be ready to make a long-term commitment.
27. HELP PROTECT ANIMALS WITHOUT LEAVING HOME
The Humane Society works hard to protect animals around the world from abuse and mistreatment.
On their Volunteer page, they list a number of in-person and at-home opportunities, from being in charge of the phone bank to animal nutrition outreach and beyond.
To get in contact click here.
28. HELP THE UNITED NATIONS’ EFFORTS ONLINE
Help the United Nations reach its goal of achieving international peace by volunteering online.
This can include a wide variety of categories like writing and editing, translation services, art and design, research, admin work, project development, and more.
To get in contact click here.
29. UPLIFT OTHERS BY SENDING SNAIL MAIL
You know that amazing feeling you get when you receive a physical letter or card in the mail?
Well, on the Sunshine Snail Mail Facebook page they regularly post opportunities to give people in need this feeling. It’s a simple and fun way to spread cheer and positivity.
To get in contact click here.
30. WRITE TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DEPRESSION
Through Letters Against Depression, you can write letters to those needing support. On their website, you’ll find a list of current needs mainly focused on writing upbeat handwritten letters to those battling depression and mental illness.
To get in contact click here.
31. ASSIST MILITARY FAMILIES WITH THEIR PROFESSIONAL CAREERS
Volunteers would participate remotely helping veterans and their spouses with mock interviews, career counseling, or providing guidance on job searches, preparing resumes and filling out applications.
To get in contact click here.
32. MENTOR VETERANS
American Corporate Partners provides veterans with mentoring through ACP AdvisorNet, which is an online network of volunteer advisors who commit to sharing their business expertise and advice with military veterans and their immediate family.
To get in contact click here.
33. ADOPT A GRANDPARENT
CHD Living owns 13 nursing homes around London and is inviting English speakers from around the globe to apply online to be virtual volunteers for its “Adopt a Grandparent” program. Through this, you’ll be assigned a “grandparent” based on common interests to have video calls with. This is a wonderful way to keep spirits high for those in isolation as well as foster mental stimulation.
To get in contact click here.
34. HELP PROFESSIONAL CATALOGERS WITHIN THE SMITHSONIAN
Smithsonian Archives of American Gardens is an online database of thousands of images in the Smithsonian’s Collections Search Center. By correctly tagging an image regarding the types of plants in the image, the structures, objects, people or any details you notice, you help make that image more useful to professional catalogers.
To get in contact click here.
35. MOBILE FOOD BANK FOR HOMELESS
To get in contact click here.
30. WRITE TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DEPRESSION
Through Letters Against Depression, you can write letters to those needing support. On their website, you’ll find a list of current needs mainly focused on writing upbeat handwritten letters to those battling depression and mental illness.
To get in contact click here.
31. ASSIST MILITARY FAMILIES WITH THEIR PROFESSIONAL CAREERS
Volunteers would participate remotely helping veterans and their spouses with mock interviews, career counseling, or providing guidance on job searches, preparing resumes and filling out applications.
To get in contact click here.
32. MENTOR VETERANS
American Corporate Partners provides veterans with mentoring through ACP AdvisorNet, which is an online network of volunteer advisors who commit to sharing their business expertise and advice with military veterans and their immediate family.
To get in contact click here.
33. ADOPT A GRANDPARENT
CHD Living owns 13 nursing homes around London and is inviting English speakers from around the globe to apply online to be virtual volunteers for its “Adopt a Grandparent” program. Through this, you’ll be assigned a “grandparent” based on common interests to have video calls with. This is a wonderful way to keep spirits high for those in isolation as well as foster mental stimulation.
To get in contact click here.
34. HELP PROFESSIONAL CATALOGERS WITHIN THE SMITHSONIAN
Smithsonian Archives of American Gardens is an online database of thousands of images in the Smithsonian’s Collections Search Center. By correctly tagging an image regarding the types of plants in the image, the structures, objects, people or any details you notice, you help make that image more useful to professional catalogers.
To get in contact click here.
35. MOBILE FOOD BANK FOR HOMELESS
Through the Bharathamatha Family Welfare Foundation, volunteers can make sure that the homeless are not forgotten and are taken care of.
To get in contact click here.
36. ZOONIVERSE
Zooniverse is a platform for people-powered research that literally wouldn’t be possible (or practical) without the help of online volunteers. Spend as much or as little time as you’d like identifying endangered animals, classifying galaxy systems, or transcribing Shakespearean manuscripts.
To get in contact click here.
37. E-BIRD
Volunteers can help track bird populations and migration patterns with eBird.
To get in contact click here.
38. SPREAD CHEER TO SOCIAL ISOLATED SENIORS
Zooniverse is a platform for people-powered research that literally wouldn’t be possible (or practical) without the help of online volunteers. Spend as much or as little time as you’d like identifying endangered animals, classifying galaxy systems, or transcribing Shakespearean manuscripts.
To get in contact click here.
37. E-BIRD
Volunteers can help track bird populations and migration patterns with eBird.
To get in contact click here.
38. SPREAD CHEER TO SOCIAL ISOLATED SENIORS
Quarantining can be lonely for everyone, but senior citizens are feeling particularly isolated. We fight against senior loneliness and spread joy by writing them handwritten letters.
To get in contact click here.
Once a week we will send you a sign-up sheet. You can choose to write however many letters you like to one of the 22 nursing homes, senior centers or meals on wheels programs that we serve.
This is a wonderful, and safe way to serve the community. Everyone is welcome to join - from kids to retirees!
To get in contact click here.
Once a week we will send you a sign-up sheet. You can choose to write however many letters you like to one of the 22 nursing homes, senior centers or meals on wheels programs that we serve.
This is a wonderful, and safe way to serve the community. Everyone is welcome to join - from kids to retirees!
39. AT HOME FINANCE VOLUNTEER
IHF (International Humanity Foundation) is currently seeking At-Home Volunteers for our International Finance Team. This position provides global training and global connections from your home, at your convenience. Our At-Home Volunteers come from around the world and form online teams essential to our Children’s Homes and Community Centers. Volunteering in this division provides a great opportunity to further your understanding of finance through the fascinating world of an international non-profit organisation, boost your CV, and to develop in-depth knowledge of financial practices and systems situated in a diverse range of cultures and environments.
To get in contact click here.
40. DONATE MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
If you have medical supplies or equipment to donate, get in contact here.
41. DONATE TO NONPROFITS
Cash donations are the best way to support the nonprofit of your choice. The National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) has a list of organizations supporting COVID-19 response efforts. Guidestar and Great Nonprofits also have search engines to locate organizations that need help.
To get in contact click here.
42. MASKS NOW
MasksNOW needs donations of quilting cotton and t-shirt fabric to make mask kits for sewists, as well as other volunteer needs.
IHF (International Humanity Foundation) is currently seeking At-Home Volunteers for our International Finance Team. This position provides global training and global connections from your home, at your convenience. Our At-Home Volunteers come from around the world and form online teams essential to our Children’s Homes and Community Centers. Volunteering in this division provides a great opportunity to further your understanding of finance through the fascinating world of an international non-profit organisation, boost your CV, and to develop in-depth knowledge of financial practices and systems situated in a diverse range of cultures and environments.
To get in contact click here.
40. DONATE MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
If you have medical supplies or equipment to donate, get in contact here.
41. DONATE TO NONPROFITS
Cash donations are the best way to support the nonprofit of your choice. The National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) has a list of organizations supporting COVID-19 response efforts. Guidestar and Great Nonprofits also have search engines to locate organizations that need help.
To get in contact click here.
42. MASKS NOW
MasksNOW needs donations of quilting cotton and t-shirt fabric to make mask kits for sewists, as well as other volunteer needs.
To get in contact click here.
43. NOTES FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS
Write notes of encouragement to participants of substance abuse programs.
To get in contact click here.
44. ATTORNEY VOLUNTEERS
Legal Aid of North Carolina needs attorney volunteers.
To get in contact click here.
45. HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR
Due to the impact of COVID-19, many Americans are losing their jobs along with their health coverage as the economy shuts down. What many don’t realize is that they may have options to enroll in coverage through the Affordable Care Act or Medicaid. That’s where healthcare navigators step in.
Healthcare navigators are trained and federally certified to remotely assist individuals and families with exploring their coverage options, completing the online application for coverage, applying for financial help to pay for premiums, and choosing a health plan that fits their specific needs.
All of the training to become a healthcare navigator is online and can be completed at your own pace. For everyone’s safety, we are conducting all enrollment appointments by phone until further notice.
To get in contact click here.
46. BECOME A PARENT ADVOCATE
Parent Advocates work directly with parents to help them ensure the success of their children. Our advocates are primarily retired or current teachers or school personnel. Parent Advocates are also parents who have managed to navigate through various situations with their schools such as parents of exceptional students.
Repeats on the second Saturday of the month during February, June, July, and October until Sat Oct 10 2020.
To get in contact click here.
43. NOTES FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS
Write notes of encouragement to participants of substance abuse programs.
To get in contact click here.
44. ATTORNEY VOLUNTEERS
Legal Aid of North Carolina needs attorney volunteers.
To get in contact click here.
45. HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR
Due to the impact of COVID-19, many Americans are losing their jobs along with their health coverage as the economy shuts down. What many don’t realize is that they may have options to enroll in coverage through the Affordable Care Act or Medicaid. That’s where healthcare navigators step in.
Healthcare navigators are trained and federally certified to remotely assist individuals and families with exploring their coverage options, completing the online application for coverage, applying for financial help to pay for premiums, and choosing a health plan that fits their specific needs.
All of the training to become a healthcare navigator is online and can be completed at your own pace. For everyone’s safety, we are conducting all enrollment appointments by phone until further notice.
To get in contact click here.
46. BECOME A PARENT ADVOCATE
Parent Advocates work directly with parents to help them ensure the success of their children. Our advocates are primarily retired or current teachers or school personnel. Parent Advocates are also parents who have managed to navigate through various situations with their schools such as parents of exceptional students.
Repeats on the second Saturday of the month during February, June, July, and October until Sat Oct 10 2020.
To get in contact click here.
47. PHOENIX ASSISTED CARE PEN PALS
Residents at Phoenix Assisted Care are wanting to hear from you! Find a new friend and send them a letter to the address listed below with their name as the recipient. A select number of individuals are listed below, as well as the address.
To get in contact with other individuals click here to visit their facebook page.
Phoenix Assisted Care
(Pen Pal Name Here)
201 West High Street
Cary, North Carolina 27513
Residents at Phoenix Assisted Care are wanting to hear from you! Find a new friend and send them a letter to the address listed below with their name as the recipient. A select number of individuals are listed below, as well as the address.
To get in contact with other individuals click here to visit their facebook page.
Phoenix Assisted Care
(Pen Pal Name Here)
201 West High Street
Cary, North Carolina 27513
Join Our Volunteer Support Team
Develop or refine your leadership, project planning, public speaking, delegating and risk management skills. Are you ready to get hands-on in a fun, dynamic and fast-paced environment? If we are describing you, please email: cfvcdirector@gmail.com.
