The Volunteer Center is a non-profit charitable organization that strengthens the community by:

Mobilizing and inspiring volunteers

Empowering and supporting nonprofits

Enhancing community leadership and involvement

Engaging and developing corporate partnerships

Coordinating direct human service programs with the Dept of Social Services

Registering organizations must meet one of the following criteria:

  1. Tax deductible non-profit registered with North Carolina
  2. Public agency/organization,e.g. governmental agency or institution like a hospital
  3. Agency/organization funded by the United Way
  4. Service Facility such as a nursing home, retirement home, convalescent facility, daycare/childcare or afterschool program

The Volunteer Center is located at 700 Main Street.
Please send all correspondence to:

PO Box 3374
Durham, NC 27702

Contact Lynn Odom at lynn@thevolunteercenter.org
or (919) 613-5105 with questions about using this site.

 

Calendar: Three-Day Outlook

Friday Saturday Sunday
American Diabetes Association: Tour de Cure Event Management Team
Durham County DSS Volunteer Program: Big Sib Mentor
Durham County DSS Volunteer Program: Friendly Visitor Program
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle: Food Rescue Driver
Grow and Share: Pilot Garden Project
Emily Krzyzewski Family Life Center: Receptionist
Sarah P. Duke Gardens: Duke Gardens Docent
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle: Nutrition Educator
American Diabetes Association: Tour de Cure Event Management Team
Durham County DSS Volunteer Program: Big Sib Mentor
Durham County DSS Volunteer Program: Friendly Visitor Program
Triangle Rails-to-Trails Conservancy: TRIANGLE RAILS-TO-TRAILS
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle: Food Rescue Driver
Star Foundation: Talent Search Volunteer
Grow and Share: Pilot Garden Project
The Salvation Army of Wake County: Meal at our Shelter
American Diabetes Association: Tour de Cure Event Management Team
Durham County DSS Volunteer Program: Big Sib Mentor
Durham County DSS Volunteer Program: Friendly Visitor Program
Grow and Share: Pilot Garden Project
Sarah P. Duke Gardens: Duke Gardens Docent
The Salvation Army of Wake County: Meal at our Shelter
United Hospice : Hospice Volunteers
Sarah P. Duke Gardens: Garden Ambassador

Newest Volunteer Opportunities








United Way of the Greater Triangle


Points of Light Foundation






Visit our Sponsors

The Volunteer Center in Durham, NC, has been helping people
with their volunteering needs since 1972.
We believe in Volunteerism!

Volunteer Center of Durham
PO Box 3374
Durham, North Carolina 27702

Contact Lynn Odom, Volunteer Services

phone: (919) 613-5105 fax: (919) 613-5154
email: lynn@thevolunteercenter.org