Volunteer: Join Durham Cooperative Extension for a Day of Service in honor of MLK Day!Where: 721 Foster St. When: Saturday January 17th, 2026 Time: 10am-1pm Spend the day in service to our community as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteers will take part in meaningful activities including: bundling clothing for Welcome Baby's FREE weekly Giving Closetpreparing Whish Tree Kits for Kids Voting Durham-our youth civic engagement programadditional service projects that support programs across DurhamThis is a wonderful opportunity to come together, give back, and support local initiatives that provide resources and education to our community. Learn more about the programs offered at the Durham Cooperative Extension by visiting our website: https://durham.ces.ncsu.edu Organization: NC Cooperative Extension-Durham County Where: 721 Foster St. When: Saturday January 17th, 2026 Time: 10am-1pm Spend the day in service to our community as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteers will take part in meaningful activities including: bundling clothing for Welcome Baby's FREE weekly Giving Closetpreparing Whish Tree Kits for Kids Voting Durham-our youth civic engagement programadditional service projects that support programs across DurhamThis is a wonderful opportunity to come together, give back, and support local initiatives that provide resources and education to our community. Learn more about the programs offered at the Durham Cooperative Extension by visiting our website: https://durham.ces.ncsu.edu Organization: NC Cooperative Extension-Durham County Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 17, 2026 Zip Code: 27701 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Drop In and Support Welcome Baby's Annual Coat Drive!Welcome Baby is excited to share that we will be receiving 200 children's coats for our Annual Winter Coat Drive! We need volunteer support to help prepare these coats for distribution through our weekly Free Giving Closet. When: Monday December 8th, 2025Where: 721 Foster St.Time: 10am-3pm (drop in anytime)Volunteer tasks include: Sorting/Counting Tagging and sizingHangingPlease include a phone number we can text with any updates Come enjoy some Cool Yuletide music, light snacks and time in community a we prepare for a warm and welcoming winter season for Durham families. We appreciate your support! Organization: NC Cooperative Extension-Durham County Welcome Baby is excited to share that we will be receiving 200 children's coats for our Annual Winter Coat Drive! We need volunteer support to help prepare these coats for distribution through our weekly Free Giving Closet. When: Monday December 8th, 2025Where: 721 Foster St.Time: 10am-3pm (drop in anytime)Volunteer tasks include: Sorting/Counting Tagging and sizingHangingPlease include a phone number we can text with any updates Come enjoy some Cool Yuletide music, light snacks and time in community a we prepare for a warm and welcoming winter season for Durham families. We appreciate your support! Organization: NC Cooperative Extension-Durham County Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Dec 8, 2025 Zip Code: 27701 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Briggs Ave Garden VolunteerVolunteers may be planting seeds or plants, harvesting produce, spreading mulch, weeding, watering, organizing spaces, making friends, eating popsicles. You know regular gardening stuff! Please wear comfortable clothes and closed toed shoes wear a hat, and bring water, refills available on site.
Garden is open from the first weekend in March until the weekend before Thanksgiving in November. Available workday shifts for new volunteers: Friday and Saturday each week March through May 9am-12pm June through August 8am-11am September through the weekend before Thanksgiving 9am-12pm Groups are welcome! Please contact Cindy at 919-560-7319 ckriley@dconc.gov to schedule your group. Briggs Ave Community Garden is an agriculture education space owned by the North Carolina Agriculture Foundation at NCSU. We are an Extension program offering applied food and nutrition education with a seed to table approach. We teach families how to grow food for themselves and others using USDA Organic methods following food safety from the garden to the table. 30% of the food we grow is donated to Durham Technical Community College pantry. Organization: NC Cooperative Extension-Durham County Volunteers may be planting seeds or plants, harvesting produce, spreading mulch, weeding, watering, organizing spaces, making friends, eating popsicles. You know regular gardening stuff! Please wear comfortable clothes and closed toed shoes wear a hat, and bring water, refills available on site.
Garden is open from the first weekend in March until the weekend before Thanksgiving in November. Available workday shifts for new volunteers: Friday and Saturday each week March through May 9am-12pm June through August 8am-11am September through the weekend before Thanksgiving 9am-12pm Groups are welcome! Please contact Cindy at 919-560-7319 ckriley@dconc.gov to schedule your group. Briggs Ave Community Garden is an agriculture education space owned by the North Carolina Agriculture Foundation at NCSU. We are an Extension program offering applied food and nutrition education with a seed to table approach. We teach families how to grow food for themselves and others using USDA Organic methods following food safety from the garden to the table. 30% of the food we grow is donated to Durham Technical Community College pantry. Organization: NC Cooperative Extension-Durham County Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 27707 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Winter Coat DistributionJoin Welcome Baby and share gifts of warmth with Durham families. Welcome Baby is seeking a regular volunteer to assist with our Winter Coat Distribution. Volunteers will assist in pulling coats of appropriate size, gender and restocking as needed. Every Friday from 9am-1pm (can be somewhat flexible on times) The opportunity will run through the end of February (depending on Punxsutawney Phil). If you are available most Friday’s please consider joining the Welcome Baby team, your time will help keep Giving Closet process run smoothly and efficiently and impact Durham families this winter. Organization: NC Cooperative Extension-Durham County Join Welcome Baby and share gifts of warmth with Durham families. Welcome Baby is seeking a regular volunteer to assist with our Winter Coat Distribution. Volunteers will assist in pulling coats of appropriate size, gender and restocking as needed. Every Friday from 9am-1pm (can be somewhat flexible on times) The opportunity will run through the end of February (depending on Punxsutawney Phil). If you are available most Friday’s please consider joining the Welcome Baby team, your time will help keep Giving Closet process run smoothly and efficiently and impact Durham families this winter. Organization: NC Cooperative Extension-Durham County Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Feb 27, 2026 Zip Code: 27701 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Welcome Baby-Childcare AssistantAre you passionate about quality childcare? Join the Welcome Baby Childcare Volunteer Team! This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with children and want to make a meaningful impact. Volunteers will support our paid childcare staff by engaging children in play while their parents attend educational classes. Spanish language skills helpful but not required. Background check and orientation required before volunteers begin. Your time can make a difference—come play, learn, and grow with us! Must be available for at least one of the following days and times: Tuesday mornings-10am-12pm (Classes held Sept-Dec) Wednesday mornings 10am-12pm (Classes held October) Thursday evenings 6pm-8pm (Classes held Sept-Dec)Organization: NC Cooperative Extension-Durham County Are you passionate about quality childcare? Join the Welcome Baby Childcare Volunteer Team! This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with children and want to make a meaningful impact. Volunteers will support our paid childcare staff by engaging children in play while their parents attend educational classes. Spanish language skills helpful but not required. Background check and orientation required before volunteers begin. Your time can make a difference—come play, learn, and grow with us! Must be available for at least one of the following days and times: Tuesday mornings-10am-12pm (Classes held Sept-Dec) Wednesday mornings 10am-12pm (Classes held October) Thursday evenings 6pm-8pm (Classes held Sept-Dec)Organization: NC Cooperative Extension-Durham County Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Sep 2, 2025 through Dec 16, 2025 Zip Code: 27701 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Remember High School English, Math, or Science?The Durham Cooperative
Extension’s Juntos
Program
is seeking in-person
tutors to
support students at Southern
High School in Durham.
Volunteers will help
students strengthen their skills, build confidence, and reach their academic
goals.
Organization: NC Cooperative Extension-Durham County The Durham Cooperative
Extension’s Juntos
Program
is seeking in-person
tutors to
support students at Southern
High School in Durham.
Volunteers will help
students strengthen their skills, build confidence, and reach their academic
goals.
Organization: NC Cooperative Extension-Durham County Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 27701 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Welcome Baby Office AssistantIf you are available mid-April and over the summer, READ ON! Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to the community? Join Welcome Baby as a Volunteer Office Assistant at the Durham Cooperative Extension! We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized volunteer to support our administrative tasks. Your efforts will help ensure the smooth operation of programs that serve local families. Tasks: Assist with filing, data entry, copying, and organizing materials. Friendly, dependable, and professional comfortable with basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) Organization: NC Cooperative Extension-Durham County If you are available mid-April and over the summer, READ ON! Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to the community? Join Welcome Baby as a Volunteer Office Assistant at the Durham Cooperative Extension! We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized volunteer to support our administrative tasks. Your efforts will help ensure the smooth operation of programs that serve local families. Tasks: Assist with filing, data entry, copying, and organizing materials. Friendly, dependable, and professional comfortable with basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) Organization: NC Cooperative Extension-Durham County Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 27701 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Welcome Baby Giving Closet Support Are you available Mid-April and over the summer? Join Welcome Baby and support the Giving Closet! Read on... How cute are baby clothes? Soooo cute! And you can help us get them into the hands of families who need them! Join us at Welcome Baby’s Giving Closet and help bundle, tag, and size clothes, shoes, socks, maternity wear, and more! Your support will help us serve over 70 families every week—our busiest and most impactful program! Make a difference in the lives of local families! Organization: NC Cooperative Extension-Durham County Are you available Mid-April and over the summer? Join Welcome Baby and support the Giving Closet! Read on... How cute are baby clothes? Soooo cute! And you can help us get them into the hands of families who need them! Join us at Welcome Baby’s Giving Closet and help bundle, tag, and size clothes, shoes, socks, maternity wear, and more! Your support will help us serve over 70 families every week—our busiest and most impactful program! Make a difference in the lives of local families! Organization: NC Cooperative Extension-Durham County Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 27701 Allow Groups: Yes |