The Volunteer Center of Durham is a non-profit organization that enriches the Durham community and the lives of its residents through volunteerism. Our mission is to connect people of all ages with opportunities to serve, to provide community agencies with essential resources and training, and to coordinate programs that raise awareness of and impact local needs.

Upcoming Events

New Office!

Mayor's Award Ceremony
Fall 2008

Teens! Looking for a way to give back to your community during your summer vacation? The Volunteer Center of Durham has a program just for you. Volunteer 100 hours or more this summer and win the Mayor's Award. Prizes will be available for participants with the most hours. Visit our Mayor's Award page for more information.

Contact Corinne Everett at corinne@thevolunteercenter.org or (919) 688-8977 x436 with questions about using this site.

Calendar: Three-Day Outlook

Friday Saturday Sunday FUN IN THE SUN SUMMER - JUNE TO AUGUST 2009 8AM-5PM M-F The Constructing Destinies Institute, Inc.: College Advisors OFFG Outreach Mission: Outreach Mission Volunteers UNC-TV: Volunteer Newsletter Committee Communities In Schools of Durham: Mentor Duke Hospital Auxiliary: Book Cart / Coffee Cart / Hospitality Cart Earth Share of North Carolina: General Volunteer Inter-Faith Food Shuttle: Food Rescue Driver UNC-TV: Tour Guide (Docent) Inter-Faith Food Shuttle: Nutrition Educator Eartheal: Administrative Assistant- Community Green Guide FUN IN THE SUN SUMMER - JUNE TO AUGUST 2009 8AM-5PM M-F The Constructing Destinies Institute, Inc.: College Advisors OFFG Outreach Mission: Outreach Mission Volunteers UNC-TV: Volunteer Newsletter Committee The Constructing Destinies Institute, Inc.: Offfice Admin Support Duke Hospital Auxiliary: Book Cart / Coffee Cart / Hospitality Cart Inter-Faith Food Shuttle: Food Rescue Driver Eartheal: Administrative Assistant- Community Green Guide Health, Hoops and Hope: Buddy Volunteer Health, Hoops and Hope: Persons with Diabetes Needed to Be Buddies FUN IN THE SUN SUMMER - JUNE TO AUGUST 2009 8AM-5PM M-F UNC-TV: Volunteer Newsletter Committee Duke Hospital Auxiliary: Book Cart / Coffee Cart / Hospitality Cart Eartheal: Administrative Assistant- Community Green Guide Health, Hoops and Hope: Buddy Volunteer Health, Hoops and Hope: Persons with Diabetes Needed to Be Buddies

Newest Volunteer Opportunities and Activities

• The ArtsCenter of Carrboro: Volunteer at the University Mall Charity Fair
• The ArtsCenter of Carrboro: Usher for 10 by 10 in the Triangle Theatre Production
• The ArtsCenter of Carrboro: Usher for 10 by 10 in the Triangle Theatre Production
• The ArtsCenter of Carrboro: Usher for 10 by 10 in the Triangle Theatre Production
• The ArtsCenter of Carrboro: Usher for 10 by 10 in the Triangle Theatre Production

• Action School, Inc.: Call for Competition