Volunteer Opportunities

This list of volunteer opportunities in our area was last updated on 12/20/2011. It is intended to help people brainstorm a possible project or opportunity. Of course, it is not exhaustive.

If you have opportunities to suggest, please send to hrentz@woodscharter.org.

Woods Charter School does not necessarily endorse any particular project and assumes that students and their parents are investigating these opportunities independently. If anyone in our community has had a negative experience of special concern with one of these organizations or activities, please share that with a school administrator immediately.

 Thank you!

United Way of the Greater Triangle 

Triangle MLK Day Of Service - Retrieving Donated Food - Raleigh

Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, which is located in Raleigh, is looking for three volunteers to assist with retrieving donated food. Volunteers will ride a truck assisting the driver to retrieve donated food and deliver to recipient agencies around the Triangle.

Triangle MLK Day Of Service - Landscaping Project - Pittsboro

Carolina Tiger Rescue, which is located in Pittsboro, is in need of 20 volunteers to assist them with some landscaping and beautification projects. As they construct new enclosures for their tigers, the existing fence must be cleared of vines, etc. Ladders, gloves and tools will be provided at the project. 

Triangle MLK Day Of Service - Beautification Project - Durham

Threshold Clubhouse, which is located in Durham, is looking for 6-10 volunteers to help with a beautification project at their facility. Volunteers are needed to help with power washing and painting the outside of the building. Lunch will be provided.

Triangle MLK Day Of Service - Playground Face Lift - Raleigh

Method Child Development Center, which is located in Raleigh, needs five volunteers to assist in giving their playground a face lift. Volunteers are needed to build a bridge in the sandbox, as well as power wash the equipment and spring clean the Center.

Triangle MLK Day Of Service - Preparing Mailings - Durham

Genesis Home, which is located in Durham, needs up to 20 volunteers to assist them in preparing mailings for their annual report.

Triangle MLK Day Of Service - Helping Wake County Seniors - Cary

The Center for Volunteer Caregiving, which is located in Cary, invites you to honor Dr. King's Legacy and become a volunteer by attending an orientation to help Wake County seniors, adults with disabilities and family caregivers. Provide weekly or monthly help with transportation.