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 Star Foundation Fun in the Sun Summer Camp UNC-TV: Volunteer Newsletter Committee Durham County DSS Volunteer Program: Front Desk Greeter Communities In Schools of Durham: Mentor Sarah P. Duke Gardens: Terrace Cafe Assistant Urban Ministries of Durham: Urban Ministries Community Kitchen Earth Share of North Carolina: General Volunteer UNC-TV: Tour Guide (Docent) Marbles Kids Museum: PlayPartners on the Museum Floor! ME3 : Join Wake County COMMUNITIES IN ACTION! Be Active North Carolina, Inc.: Be Active Administrative Support Star Foundation Fun in the Sun Summer Camp UNC-TV: Volunteer Newsletter Committee The Constructing Destinies Institute, Inc.: Offfice Admin Support Sarah P. Duke Gardens: Terrace Cafe Assistant Marbles Kids Museum: PlayPartners on the Museum Floor! ME3 : Join Wake County COMMUNITIES IN ACTION! Star Foundation Fun in the Sun Summer Camp UNC-TV: Volunteer Newsletter Committee Sarah P. Duke Gardens: Terrace Cafe Assistant Marbles Kids Museum: PlayPartners on the Museum Floor! ME3 : Join Wake County COMMUNITIES IN ACTION!

Newest Volunteer Opportunities

• Duke HomeCare & Hospice/Duke Hospice: group project
• Duke HomeCare & Hospice/Duke Hospice: Admission Packet Assembly Assistance
• Ronald McDonald House of Durham: Ronald McDonald Family Room Volunteer
• YIKES! (Youth Involved in Keeping Earth Sustainable): Assistant youth mentor
• Triangle Land Conservancy: Ride for the Land 2008: Little River Roll