Want to give back to your community through volunteering? You've come to the right place! Browse local agencies in the listing below to learn more about their work. If you'd like to volunteer for a particular agency, just complete the Interest Form (found in the agency listing) or give them a call to see what opportunities they may have. Thank you for volunteering!
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The Alliance of Black Leaders and Educators (ABLE) works to increase educational opportunities for Black students in Lee County, North Carolina by eliminating inequities that impact educational success. ABLE strives to increase opportunities and eliminate inequities that impact educational success. We believe that an investment in Black students is an investment in our community, our state, our nation and our world. Learn more here.
For information about available volunteer opportunities, call Angel Mills at 919-234-7975, or click here to notify the agency of your interest.
Beacon Rescue Mission provides shelter for persons experiencing homelessness and affected by poverty. Learn more here.
For information about available volunteer opportunities, call Amos Love at 910-892-5772, or click here to notify the agency of your interest.
Location: 207 W. Broad St., Dunn, NC 28334
We are dedicated to assisting individuals and families who are living in a low-income area or have fallen into an unforeseen hardship by aiding them with either their essential needs (e.g., food distributions, clothing or utility assistance) or through educational materials and workshops to help get them back on track. Learn more here.
For information about available volunteer opportunities, call Belinda at 910-514-0751, or click here to notify the agency of your interest.
Location: 506B Erwin Road, Dunn, NC 28334
Books at a Steal is a nonprofit bookstore that offers gently used books at affordable prices. Learn more here.
For information about available volunteer opportunities, call Nicole McGhee at 919-292-0425 or click here to notify the agency of your interest.
Location: 102 S. Steele St., Mezzanine Level, Sanford, NC 27330
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina serve youth throughout Lee, Chatham, and Harnett Counties. The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Learn more here.
For information about available volunteer opportunities, call Jaslyn Walker at 919-825-0106 or click here to notify the agency of your interest.
Location: 1414 Bragg St., Sanford, NC 27330
Brick Capital endeavors to bring the best in housing, commercial and environmental development, and education to better the lives of those in our community who are the least well-endowed financially. Brick Capital is a HUD Housing Counseling Agency; our housing counselor assists families with their housing needs, including homeownership, foreclosure prevention, and rental needs. Learn more here.
For information about available volunteer opportunities, call Kerry Bashaw at 919-775-2300, or click here to notify the agency of your interest.
Location: 822 South Horner Boulevard, Sanford, NC 27330
The Dunn United Ministerial Association brings people together to serve the local community, including folks in Dunn, Erwin, Plainview, and other surrounding communities. DUMA is currently focused on serving residents through food and financial assistance. Learn more here.
For information about available volunteer opportunities, contact Jennifer Convery at 910-304-1382 or click here to notify the agency of your interest.
Location: 323 E. Broad St., Dunn, NC 28334
El Refugio improves the quality of life for all in Sanford and Lee County, North Carolina by building bridges between transitioning immigrants and established residents through sharing, learning, and serving our community together while respecting cultural identities. We provide language and citizenship classes, family enrichment activities, legal information, and resource connections. Learn more here.
For information about available volunteer opportunities, call Yanira Vanegas Scott at 919-352-9709, or click here to notify the agency of your interest.
Location: 407 W. Main St., Sanford, NC 27332
Family Promise is a cooperative effort addressing the needs of homeless families by utilizing resources within local congregations and the community. Families in our program receive a full complement of resources and training as they work towards independence and self-sufficiency. Learn more here.
For information about available volunteer opportunities, contact Lisa Johnson at 919-718-1540 or click here to notify the agency of your interest.
Location: 2302 Woodland Avenue, Sanford, NC 27330
Habitat for Humanity partners with the community to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. Homes are then sold to low income families with an affordable mortgage. Learn more here.
For information about available volunteer opportunities, call Kandice Pedley at 919-774-6767, or click here to notify the agency of your interest.
Location: 413 Wicker St., Sanford, NC 27330
HAVEN in Lee County provides safety and support for those victimized by domestic violence and/or sexual abuse. Our mission is to help people heal from abuse as we work to end domestic violence and sexual assault through community education, intervention and primary prevention. We provide shelter and/or supportive services to ALL victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. We offer the following services: 24-hour crisis line, court advocacy, hospital accompaniment, emergency shelter (up to 90 days), limited transportation, referral and information, counseling, support groups, professional training, community education, and groups for violent men or women. Learn more here.
For information about available volunteer opportunities, call Savannah Campbell at 919-774-8923, or click here to notify the agency of your interest.
Location: 215 Bracken St., Sanford, NC 27330
The Helping Hand Clinic serves the most vulnerable members of our community--those with low incomes and no health insurance--by providing them with free medical, diagnostic, dental, and pharmaceutical care. Learn more here.
For information about available volunteer opportunities, call Gwendolyn Lee-Cooper at 716-603-4089, or click here to notify the agency of your interest.
Location: 409 Carthage St., Sanford, NC 27330
JLHCA is a social services organization that addresses the needs of low-income persons through coordinated efforts and representation from the disadvantaged, public, and private sectors to help those persons become self-sufficient. Learn more here.
For available volunteer opportunities, call Margaret Allen at 919-777-9073 or click here to notify the agency of your interest.
Location: 225 S. Steele St., Sanford, NC 27330
4-H offers a variety of ways young people can get involved in their communities and learn the skills they need to create a successful future. Guided by North Carolina Cooperative Extension educators and adult volunteers, 4-Hers gain knowledge, skills, and experience that help them become responsible citizens and leaders for today and tomorrow. Learn more here.
For information about available volunteer opportunities, call Pam Kerley at 919-775-5624, or click here to notify the agency of your interest.
Location: 2420 Tramway Road, Sanford, NC 27332
The Underground Railroad provides temporary emergency housing and food for Harnett County families experiencing homelessness. Additionally, we work to stop evictions so that we can keep our clients in their homes. During the winter, we manage a senior citizens fund to keep utilities paid. At Christmas, we host one of the area's largest toy giveaways to families in need. Learn more here.
For information about available volunteer opportunities, call Melanie Stewart at 919-985-1775, or click here to notify the agency of your interest.
Location: 207 W. Front St., Lillington, NC 27546
OMI provides safe shelter, food, clothing, and case management to Lee County persons experiencing homelessness. Learn more here.
For information about available volunteer opportunities, call Hasina Currie-Bender at 919-292-1508 ext. 102, or click here to notify the agency of your interest.
Location: 507 S. Third St., Sanford, NC 27330
SAFE of Harnett County provides safety and advocacy for victims of interpersonal violence, including domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, elder abuse, human trafficking, child abuse, dating violence, and unhealthy relationships. Learn more here.
For information about available volunteer opportunities, call Lahura at 910-893-7233, or click here to notify the agency of your interest.
Location: 1210 South Main St., Lillington, NC 27546
The Salvation Army of Lee County offers a place for those experiencing homelessness and poverty to get help. Learn more here.
For information about available volunteer opportunities, contact Beth Bray, Volunteer Coordinator, at 919-718-1717, or click here to notify the agency of your interest.
Location: 1740 S. Horner Boulevard, Sanford, NC 27330
Southern Lee High School's mission is to be an educational leader in fostering respect, responsibility, and safety among all members of the school community to ensure the success of all learners in a complex, changing world. Learn more here.
For information about available volunteer opportunities, call Julie McNeill at 919-718-2400, or click here to notify the school of your interest.
Location: 2301 Tramway Rd., Sanford, NC 27332
The Stevens Center is a nonprofit agency that believes people with disabilities can and should be an active part of the community. As such, most programs at the Stevens Center facility are open to the whole community--individuals with and without disabilities. We believe that we should each respect ourselves for who we are and respect other people for who they are. The Stevens Center provides personalized support for individuals with developmental disabilities to live fulfilling lives in a welcoming community. Learn more here.
For information about available volunteer opportunities, call Krystle Ragland at 919-776-4048, or click here to notify the agency of your interest.
Location: 1576 Kelly Drive, Sanford, NC 27330
Through the NC Pre-K program, Warren Williams Preschool provides high-quality education experiences to enhance school readiness for eligible four-year-olds. Learn more here.
For information about available volunteer opportunities, call Allison Haire at 919-774-3529 or click here to notify the agency of your interest.
Location: 800 S. Vance St., Sanford, NC 27330