Service Opportunities From: North Carolina Central University

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 Durham

This 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 Durham

This 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 sizingHanging

Please 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 sizingHanging

Please 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 Volunteer

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

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 Distribution

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

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 Assistant

Are you passionate about quality childcare?
Looking to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment?

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?
Looking to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment?

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 Assistant

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

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