2 hours per week or month
Senior Center meal deliveryMorehead City
hot meals delivery driver
pick up hot meals in soft cooler from the Senior Center and deliver to homebound seniors, or be a substitute backup driver
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Meals on Wheels - Straits, Harkers Island, Bettie, Otway, GloucesterDown East
hot meals deliver driver
pick up hot meals in soft cooler from restaurant and deliver to homebound seniors, or be a backup substitute driver
2 hours per week or month
Meals on Wheels - Smyrna, Marshallberg, Williston, DavisDown East
hot meals delivery driver
pick up hot meals in soft cooler from restaurant and deliver to homebound seniors, or be a substitute backup driver
2 hours per week or month
Meals on Wheels - NewportNewport
hot meals delivery driver
pick up hot meals in soft cooler from restaurant and eliver to homebound seniors
2 hours per week or month
Meals on Wheels - Morehead City, Atlantic BeachMorehead City
hot meals delivery driver
pick up soft cooler with hot meals from Hope Mission once a week or month and deliver to homebound seniors
2-3 hours per week or month
Meals on Wheels - Emerald Isle, Pelletier, Bogue, Hubert, Stella, Cape Carteret, SwansboroWestern
hot meals delivery driver
pick up meals from restaurant and deliver to homebound seniors
2 hours per week or month
Meals on Wheels - BeaufortBeaufort
hot meals delivery driver
pick up hot meals from restaurant and deliver to homebound seniors, or offer to be an occassional backup driver
2 hours per week or month
Meals on Wheels - Atlantic, Cedar Isle, Stacy, Sea LevelDown East
hot meals delivery driver
deliver hot meals to homebound seniors, or backup subsitute driver, pick up meals from cooking restaurant and drives meals for delivery
2-4 hours per week or month
Matthew 25 at St James UMCNewport
food pantry assistant
help clients receive food pantry items
2 hours per month
Loaves and Fishes on Harkers IslandDown East
food pantry assistant
help clients receive Food Bank items as they drive throough the fire house
3 hours per week or month
Loaves and FishesBeaufort
food pantry assistant
help clients receive food pantry items on Monday mornings at Loaves and Fishes thrift store or on truck delivery days at Calvary Baptist Church or at Harkers Island fire house on last Thursday of the month
2-3 hours per week
Lighthouse PantryDown East
hot meals assistant
help clients receive Food Bank distributions on 2nd and 4th Saturdays
3 hours per week or month
God's City of RefugeNewport
food pantry assistant
help clients receive food during open hours
2 hours per week or month
Five Loaves Supper at First Baptist Church of BeaufortBeaufort
Hot Meals service
Either cook a prescribed menu item for service on a Monday or assist with distribution at suppertime
3 hours per week
Atlantic UMCDown East
food pantry assistant
help clients receive food pantry items, possibly carry bags to client's car
2 hours per week
Hand 2 Hand Down EastSmyrna
hot meals driver
Hand2Hand serves hot meals on Mondays at lunchtime for pickup and then delivers more meals to DownEast residents that same day.
2 hours per week
Hope MissionMorehead City
Meals on Wheels driver for Newport
pick up a soft cooler with multiple meals (6-10?) from Hope Mission's kitchen and deliver to homebound seniors in Newport area once a week or once a month. Also a substitute driver in needed for MoW other days when a committed driver is unable to drive occassionally.
3 hours per week
Martha's MissionMorehead City
Food Pantry Helper
Assist clients who arrive for food donations, pack bags, shelve food items
Foster Care
Carteret County DSS – Child WelfareBeaufort
Carteret County DSS – Child Welfare
Foster parent recruitment and support; contact DSS to learn about becoming a foster family or supporting foster families
Youth & Education
Carteret County Partnership for ChildrenMorehead City
Carteret County Partnership for Children
Early childhood advocacy, literacy programs, Smart Start initiatives; contact to inquire about volunteer roles
Youth & Education
Sweet Tea & Chai SocietyCounty-wide
Sweet Tea & Chai Society
Youth mentoring, cultural programming, and community-building activities for young people in Carteret County
Youth & Education
Boys & Girls Clubs of Coastal CarolinaMorehead City
Boys & Girls Clubs of Coastal Carolina
After-school tutoring and homework help; activity and enrichment facilitation; mentoring; contact club for volunteer orientation requirements
Youth & Education
YouthLifeCounty-wide
YouthLife
Youth mentoring, discipleship, and life skills programs; contact via Facebook to inquire about volunteer opportunities
Youth & Education
The Bridge Down EastDown East
The Bridge Down East
Youth outreach, mentoring, and support services for Down East youth; contact to discuss volunteer roles
Youth & Education
Carteret County Public School FoundationCounty-wide
Carteret County Public School Foundation
Educator grant programs, school supply initiatives, and literacy projects; fundraising event volunteers
Youth & Education
Crystal Coast Autism CenterMorehead City
Crystal Coast Autism Center
Support programs for individuals with autism and their families; contact center to learn about volunteer opportunities
Youth & Education
Take A Kid Fishing FoundationMorehead City
Take A Kid Fishing Foundation
Annual fishing events connecting youth with mentors; volunteers needed for event day logistics, registration, and fishing guides
Youth & Education
Carteret Community College FoundationMorehead City
Carteret Community College Foundation
Scholarship fundraising events; community education programs; contact foundation to inquire about volunteer and advisory roles
Youth & Education
Camp Albemarle (YMCA Camping & Retreat)Newport
Camp Albemarle (YMCA Camping & Retreat)
Camp programming support; facility work days; retreat and event volunteers; youth camp scholarship support; contact camp to inquire
Senior Care
Leon Mann Jr. Enrichment CenterMorehead City
Leon Mann Jr. Enrichment Center
County senior center: day programs, fitness, meals, social activities; volunteers welcome to lead activities, assist with programming, or provide transportation
Senior Care
Crystal Coast Hospice HouseMorehead City
Crystal Coast Hospice House
Companion volunteers sit with patients; errand and administrative support; must complete volunteer training
Senior Care
Hospice of Carteret CountyMorehead City
Hospice of Carteret County
Volunteer companions for patients; caregiver respite support; bereavement program assistance; contact to inquire about training
Senior Care
Meals on WheelsCounty-wide
Meals on Wheels
Deliver hot meals to homebound seniors on regular or substitute routes; requires background check; leave message to sign up
Senior Care
Brookdale Senior LivingNewport area
Brookdale Senior Living
Visitor and companion volunteer program; activity facilitation; contact facility directly
Senior Care
Pruitt Crystal CoastCounty-wide
Pruitt Crystal Coast
Companion visits, holiday events, and activity support; contact facility to arrange visits
Senior Care
Embassy HealthcareCounty-wide
Embassy Healthcare
Social activity facilitation, holiday visits, and companion programs; contact facility to learn about volunteer opportunities
Senior Care
Croatan RidgeCounty-wide
Croatan Ridge
Resident activities, social visits, and entertainment programs; contact facility to discuss volunteer involvement
Senior Care
Pine Knoll Shores Council on Successful AgingPine Knoll Shores
Pine Knoll Shores Council on Successful Aging
Community programs and resource hub connecting seniors to services county-wide; contact to inquire about volunteer and support roles
Animals & Wildlife
Carteret County Humane SocietyNewport
Carteret County Humane Society
Dog walking and socialization (18+, or 15–17 with adult supervision); kennel cleaning; laundry and dishes; Adopt-a-Thon event support; foster care; animal transport; apply via VicNet
Animals & Wildlife
Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter (OWLS)Newport
Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter (OWLS)
Wildlife care: animal feeding, enclosure cleaning, rehabilitation assistance; education program support; fundraising; entirely volunteer-run; contact shelter to inquire
Animals & Wildlife
Misplaced MuttsBeaufort
Misplaced Mutts
Foster care for rescue dogs and cats; transport volunteers; adoption event support; mobile spay/neuter clinic assistance
Animals & Wildlife
Island Cat AlliesEmerald Isle
Island Cat Allies
TNR support; daily colony caretaking; foster care for kittens; adoption event support at PetSmart Morehead City; contact via email
Animals & Wildlife
Protectors of Homeless Pets of Carteret CountyEmerald Isle
Protectors of Homeless Pets of Carteret County
Fundraising support for CCHS medical and spay/neuter programs; event volunteers
Environment
NC Coastal FederationNewport
NC Coastal Federation
Oyster reef and living shoreline restoration work days; coastal cleanup events; oyster shell recycling program; habitat planting; volunteer calendar on website
Environment
Bogue Banks Surfrider FoundationBogue Banks
Bogue Banks Surfrider Foundation
Beach Guardians monthly cleanup program; coastal advocacy; ocean-friendly business outreach; contact local chapter to join
Environment
Litter Free Land & SeaCarteret County
Litter Free Land & Sea
Organized cleanups of beaches, roadsides, and waterways; group and individual opportunities
Environment
Fort Macon State ParkAtlantic Beach
Fort Macon State Park
Park cleanup, trail maintenance, and interpretive program support; Friends of Fort Macon (252-354-5132)
Environment
Cape Lookout National SeashoreHarkers Island
Cape Lookout National Seashore
Beach and trail maintenance; shorebird nesting site monitoring; ferry-access volunteer work days; contact park volunteer coordinator
Environment
Foundation for Shackleford HorsesHarkers Island
Foundation for Shackleford Horses
Fundraising events to support wild horse monitoring and habitat protection; contact foundation to learn about volunteer roles
Environment
Sierra Club – Crystal Coast GroupCounty-wide
Sierra Club – Crystal Coast Group
Environmental advocacy, nature hikes, and community outreach; contact national Sierra Club to connect with local chapter
Environment
Core Sound Waterfowl MuseumHarkers Island
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum
Museum and cultural heritage site celebrating Down East traditions; volunteer docents, event support, educational program assistance
Environment
NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll ShoresPine Knoll Shores
NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Volunteer naturalists and education program assistants; special event volunteers; contact aquarium volunteer coordinator
Domestic & Sexual Violence
Carteret County Domestic Violence ProgramMorehead City
Carteret County Domestic Violence Program
24/7 Hotline: 252-728-3788. Volunteer roles: clerks at Caroline's Collectables thrift store; office support; court advocacy (trained volunteers); transportation assistance; small maintenance repairs; board membership. Download application from website.
Domestic & Sexual Violence
Carteret SPEAKCounty-wide
Carteret SPEAK
Sexual assault prevention education and advocacy; community awareness events; survivor support programs; contact Caprice Pratt to discuss volunteer opportunities
Health Care Access
Broad Street ClinicMorehead City
Broad Street Clinic
Free clinic serving low-income patients; clinical volunteers (doctors, NPs, nurses) Mon–Wed mornings; non-clinical: front desk, phones, supply organization, pharmacy support; complete volunteer form on website
Health Care Access
Carteret Health Care FoundationMorehead City
Carteret Health Care Foundation
Fundraising event volunteers; community health initiative support; contact foundation office
Health Care Access
COACH HopeMorehead City
COACH Hope
Chronic disease support and caregiver relief programs; contact via phone or Facebook
Health Care Access
Coastal Pregnancy Care CenterMorehead City
Coastal Pregnancy Care Center
Client support, baby supply donations, administrative assistance; contact center to learn about volunteer roles
Health Care Access
La Leche League of Carteret CountyCounty-wide
La Leche League of Carteret County
Breastfeeding peer support for new mothers; volunteer as a certified Leader after training; community outreach events
Health Care Access
American Red Cross – Coastal Plains ChapterGreenville (serves Carteret)
American Red Cross – Coastal Plains Chapter
Disaster response volunteers; blood drive coordination; community education (CPR/First Aid training); contact Greenville office or register online
Veterans
Carteret County Veterans Services OfficeBeaufort
Carteret County Veterans Services Office
Benefits navigation and claims assistance for veterans; support staff volunteers for events; contact office to inquire
Veterans
Carteret Warriors for RecoveryMorehead City
Carteret Warriors for Recovery
Household replenishment drives; education and outreach events; entirely volunteer-run; contact by email or phone
Veterans
Hope for the WarriorsNational (local support)
Hope for the Warriors
Awareness and fundraising events supporting veteran well-being programs; contact national office for local activities
Addiction & Recovery
Carteret Long Term Recovery Alliance (CLTRA)Beaufort
Carteret Long Term Recovery Alliance (CLTRA)
Disaster and hurricane recovery case management; home repair and construction volunteer days; donation drives; contact via email to join volunteer roster
Addiction & Recovery
Peer Overdose Response Team (PORT)Morehead City
Peer Overdose Response Team (PORT)
Overdose response and peer support services; contact to learn about volunteer and outreach opportunities
Addiction & Recovery
Station Club / EastersealsMorehead City
Station Club / Easterseals
Day programs and support services for adults with disabilities; contact to learn about volunteer involvement and event support
Civic Engagement
League of Women Voters of Carteret CountyCounty-wide
League of Women Voters of Carteret County
Voter registration drives; candidate forum organization and moderation; voter education outreach; election observer training
Civic Engagement
Carteret Literacy CouncilMorehead City
Carteret Literacy Council
Adult literacy tutoring (free training provided); ESL tutoring; administrative support; contact council to begin tutor training
Civic Engagement
Carteret Community FoundationCounty-wide
Carteret Community Foundation
Grant-making, nonprofit capacity building, and community events; contact to inquire about volunteer and advisory opportunities
Civic Engagement
Carteret County Council for WomenCounty-wide
Carteret County Council for Women
Advocacy and programs supporting women in Carteret County; contact to find current activities and volunteer needs
Civic Engagement
Queen Street Heritage FoundationBeaufort
Queen Street Heritage Foundation
Historic preservation and community events honoring African American heritage in Beaufort; contact via mail
Civic Engagement
NC Seafood FestivalMorehead City
NC Seafood Festival
Annual fall festival; large volunteer force needed for logistics, booths, and crowd management; contact festival office to sign up
Arts, History & Culture
History Museum of Carteret CountyMorehead City
History Museum of Carteret County
Museum docent and gallery assistant volunteers; event support; archival and research assistance
Arts, History & Culture
Morehead City Historical SocietyMorehead City
Morehead City Historical Society
Local history preservation and community events; contact to learn about volunteer involvement
Arts, History & Culture
NC Maritime MuseumBeaufort
NC Maritime Museum
Volunteer docents and educators; boat shop and model building volunteers; special event support; contact Friends of the NC Maritime Museum (252-728-1638)
Arts, History & Culture
Core Sound Carvers Decoy GuildDavis (Down East)
Core Sound Carvers Decoy Guild
Traditional woodcarving heritage preservation; event and exhibit volunteers; call after 5pm to reach contact
Arts, History & Culture
Arts Council of Carteret CountyMorehead City
Arts Council of Carteret County
Event volunteers for arts programs and gallery events; outreach and education support
Arts, History & Culture
American Music FestivalBeaufort
American Music Festival
Annual music festival volunteers needed for logistics, ticketing, venue setup, and crowd management
Arts, History & Culture
Downtown Morehead City Revitalization AssociationMorehead City
Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association
Community events, beautification projects, and downtown programming; contact to learn about volunteer opportunities
Arts, History & Culture
Friends of Fort MaconAtlantic Beach
Friends of Fort Macon
Historic fort preservation and interpretive program volunteers
Arts, History & Culture
Beaufort Historical AssociationBeaufort
Beaufort Historical Association
Docent and tour guide volunteers; special event support; historic preservation projects
Food Insecurity
Carteret Food and Health CouncilMorehead City
Carteret Food and Health Council
Coalition building with faith communities, food pantry outreach and coordination, program support for food access initiatives
Food Insecurity
Martha's Mission CupboardMorehead City
Martha's Mission Cupboard
Food pantry volunteering: stocking shelves, sorting donations, assisting clients; donation drives for non-perishable goods
Food Insecurity
Matthew 25 Food Pantry & Thrift StoreNewport
Matthew 25 Food Pantry & Thrift Store
Food pantry support (open Mon & Thu); sorting and distributing food to families; thrift store volunteering
Food Insecurity
Loaves and Fishes of BeaufortBeaufort
Loaves and Fishes of Beaufort
Food ministry and community meal outreach
Food Insecurity
Hand 2 Hand Down East Food BankDown East
Hand 2 Hand Down East Food Bank
Food bank volunteering; collecting and distributing food to Down East families
Food Insecurity
Hope Mission Soup KitchenMorehead City
Hope Mission Soup Kitchen
Soup kitchen meals Mon–Sat 11am–12:30pm; volunteer groups welcome to prepare/serve Saturday lunch; Meals on Wheels delivery; donation drives
Food Insecurity
Coastal Community Action Inc.Newport
Coastal Community Action Inc.
Anti-poverty programs, food assistance, emergency services; call to inquire about volunteer opportunities
Food Insecurity
Second Blessings Community Outreach & Thrift StoreCounty-wide
Second Blessings Community Outreach & Thrift Store
Thrift store volunteering; food and goods distribution; community outreach support
Food Insecurity
Jeremiah 33:3 Ministries – Down East Thrift StoreDown East
Jeremiah 33:3 Ministries – Down East Thrift Store
Community thrift store and outreach ministry; volunteer opportunities in store and food/goods distribution
Food Insecurity
Project Christmas CheerCounty-wide
Project Christmas Cheer
Annual holiday gift and toy drive for families in need; volunteers needed for collection, sorting, and distribution
Food Insecurity
Salvation ArmyMorehead City
Salvation Army
Food pantry, emergency assistance, disaster relief; volunteer opportunities year-round and especially during holiday Red Kettle campaign
Housing & Homelessness
Family Promise of Carteret CountyMorehead City
Family Promise of Carteret County
Host families for transitional housing guests; meal preparation and serving; childcare support; fundraising events; volunteer application online
Housing & Homelessness
Crystal Coast Habitat for HumanityNewport
Crystal Coast Habitat for Humanity
Construction volunteer days (no experience needed, 16+ for build sites); ReStore donation center volunteering: sorting, stocking, retail floor
Housing & Homelessness
St. James United Methodist ChurchNewport
St. James United Methodist Church
Emergency food and household goods support; Matthew 25 Food Pantry; community outreach ministry
Housing & Homelessness
Atlantic HouseMorehead City
Atlantic House
Transitional housing and reentry support services; call to inquire about volunteer opportunities
Housing & Homelessness
Coastal Carolina Center for Women's MinistriesNewport
Coastal Carolina Center for Women's Ministries
Support services for women in crisis including housing; call to inquire about current volunteer needs
Foster Care
Guardian ad Litem ProgramCounty-wide
Guardian ad Litem Program
Serve as a court-appointed advocate for children in foster care; complete application at volunteerforgal.org; mandatory training provided; very high impact