General Opportunities
There are hundreds of opportunities available for those who wish to volunteer. To make things easier for you as you search, we have divided them into 12 categories.
These lists are updated weekly, so keep checking back for new things. Or you can call our Volunteer Specialist at 373-1633. She can assist you in finding just the right opportunity to fit your needs.
The categories are:
- Animals and Nature
- Arts and Culture
- Clerical
- Computers
- Drivers
- Health
- Helping Others
- Helping Seniors
- Helping Youth
- Special Events
- Tutors
- Volunteering from Home
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on August 21st, 2008 at 9:11 am
Hi my name is Aleena Lanier and I am interested in volunteering in Greensboro, North Carolina. I am a sophomore at North Carolina A&T and I am majoring in psychology and minoring in Spanish. Please contact me back with opportunities at: laniera01@yahoo.com
on December 5th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
My name is Jessica Jones. My 11 year old daughter and I are looking for special opportunities once a month to be involved throughout the community to donate volunteer services. Please contact me with any available opportunities .
Thank You,
jessykat_97@yahoo.com
on January 6th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Hello my name is Sherita. I have been unemployed for 6 months and I am a single mother. I have a pharmacy technician degree,but everytime I go on a job interview. I hear the same story that I don’t have enough experience. How I am going to get experience if no one will give me a chance. I have talked to several people and the say volunteer. Please help
on January 13th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
This email is for Sherita Strange, have you tried the Walmarts in your area,they constantly hire for Pharmacy Technicians and the local hospitals also.
Good luck……
on February 3rd, 2009 at 10:11 am
I am a 20-yr-old college junior majoring in social work and concentrating on child welfare, specifically foster care and adoptions. I am looking to volunteer 5 hrs/week through April or May and I cannot find anybody to volunteer for because Wednesday is my only available day. Please help me!
on March 2nd, 2009 at 5:54 pm
To All:-)
May 7th, 2009 is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. In support of this, the Guilford Center and the Guilford County Children’s Mental Health Collaborative are sponsoring a Community Resource Fair on Thursday, May 7th, 2009 from 2:00-6:00pm at Friendly Hills Church located at 1450 Guilford College Road, Jamestown, NC.
We are in need of volunteers to assist with activities for the day. Upon completion, each student will receive a letter of acknowledgement for their participation in the Community Resource Fair to further complement their resume/student portfolio.
Interested students should contact:
Damie Jackson-Diop
Youth Transition Program Director
North Carolina Families United
Office: 336.542.5867
Fax: 336.217.9750
on May 1st, 2009 at 2:26 pm
I am looking for a volunteer opportunity for son during the summer months-he is 14 - very computer literate-loves animals- or anything else appropriate for him-plz contact me at mglauser1@gmail.com
on July 9th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
The Head Start program of Guilford Child Development will be providing summer health screenings to 3 and 4 year old children July 20th - 30th, 2009.
We need volunteers to help with checking families in and out, taking children around to the various health stations, and other supportive tasks.
If you would like to help out, please contact me at (336) 369-5078 or Kris@GuilfordChildDev.Org
I look forward to hearing from you!
on September 4th, 2009 at 12:37 am
Greetings, My name is Terell Kirven. I am very interested in sharing my time with persons who are in need of a hand. No matter what the obligation is, I feel as long as I can do my part, to help someone along the way. Along with my many qualities, volunteering my free time would be a great way to improve on those qualities and skills while embracing new ones. I look forward to putting my vision in motion and somehow, make a change wherever I go.
on October 26th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
Hi,
DOES GREENSBORO, NC HAVE ANY LEARN HOW TO COOK CLASS OR WORKSHOP OR ELSE ??
THEY SHOULD HAVE THAT IN SOMEWHERE…
CONTACT EMAIL AT RebelTiger03@triad.rr.com
Thanks,
Wendy
on December 7th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Hello ,
I am looking for some volunteer work for my 17 yrs old daughter to do for her senior project. She is doing it on poverty . If you have any suggestions please let me know . I would greatly appreiciate it .
Thanks ,
Julie
on January 25th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Rachel,
You may want to inquire with youth focus in Greensboro. The serve a lot of functions related to child welfare, including a residential shelter for 11-17 year olds open 24 hours a day. Contact their administrative offices.
on March 17th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
I am looking for a volunteer program that provides sign language for the hearing impaired, for the following counties: Guilford, Alamance, Randolph, Rockinghamand Caswell. Thank you, for your help in this matter.
on March 21st, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Hi,
I’m in the Air Force stationed at Seymour Johnson AFB in Goldsboro but live with my girlfriend in Greensboro and was looking for any upcoming runs and or walks anywhere from greensboro to goldsboro. Thanks
on March 21st, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Hello, My name is She-Are’. I am 11 years old an i would like to do some voulnteering. I like to help others and i would like to get involved in voulnteering. If you have any info can you please email me.
csheare82@yahoo.com
Thanks
on May 28th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Hi I am Sarah. I am currently unemployed. My major is Early Childhood Education. I have Credentials 1 & 2, CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens. Along with other classes and volunteering experience in the same field. I also have 2 Awards of Excellence for Discipleship Training. Last but not least. I have been a in home babysitter for more than 16 years.And even though I have been to many job interviews. All say that I don’t have enough WORK experience. How can I get the experience if no one wants to give me a chance? Please help
on May 28th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
smcdonald1@yahoo.com
on June 8th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
I have worked for a vet before and also in the boarding facility. I have just recently been laid off and thought about going back to school to be a vet.tech.I love all animals and would like to help in any way I can. I have reliable transportation and I am a reliable person. I take working with animals seriously .I also took an animal care and biology class at DCCC.I hope you will find a place for me.You may get in touch at 336-431-1906.Thankyou.
on July 16th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
I am a recent graduate of Guilford College with a B.S. in criminal justice and minor in psychology. I would like to do a post grad internship in the human service field. Right now I am available Monday- Friday, early mornings until 2pm
on August 23rd, 2010 at 7:35 am
I would like to work with children or seniors… those that are in need of human contact, who do not have family and friends to visit in hospital and so on… Do I contact hospitals? Nursing homes? Help please!