Listed alphabetically by county.
County: Alamance
City: Burlington
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 | 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., 3 – 5 p.m.
Service beneficiary: Police and fire departments and an elderly neighbor
Project description: A volunteer will be baking and delivering cookies to local police and fire departments, and then helping weed flower beds at an elderly neighbor’s home.
County: Brunswick
City: Leland
Date: Saturday, Oct. 15 | 10 a.m. – noon
Service beneficiary: Local community
Project description: Volunteers will clear debris on local roads.
County: Buncombe
City: Asheville
Date: Saturday, Oct. 15 | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Service beneficiary: MS Community of WNC – National MS Society
Project description: For many living with multiple sclerosis, having assistance with projects around the home means so much. Come join us on MS Service Day! You will have the opportunity to work with a team of volunteers to assist individuals and families living with MS. Projects may include yard work, cleaning, painting, light repairs and organizing.
For more details and to join this project: Contact Leslie Newman at mscommunitywnc@gmail.com or (828) 772-4920 to sign up, or visit www.mscommunitywnc.org for more information.
County: Cabarrus
City: Concord
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 | 9 a.m. – noon
Service beneficiary: Share the Harvest Farm
Project description: We will be picking produce from the Share the Harvest Farm to support local food pantries and nonprofits.
For more details and to join this project: Visit the Cabarrus County Carolina Club website to learn more and sign up.
This project is sponsored by the Cabarrus County Carolina Club
County: Chatham
City: Siler City
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 12 | 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Service beneficiary: Boys and Girls Club
Project description: Volunteers from the Fearrington Village Carolina Club will be collecting donations and delivering items to the Boys and Girls Club after-school program. Volunteers will also read to students from kindergarten to third grade.
This project is sponsored by the Fearrington Village Carolina Club
County: Craven
City: New Bern
Date: Monday, Oct. 10 | 9 a.m.
Service beneficiary: Craven County Clean Sweep
Project description: Volunteers will clean up garbage along a half mile stretch of road in New Bern, N.C.
For more details and to join this project: Contact Nathaniel Jaime ’03 at (919) 864-1484.
County: Craven
City: Trent Woods
Date: Sunday, Oct. 16 | 2 – 5 p.m.
Service beneficiary: Colonial Capital Humane Society
Project description: We will hold a lemonade and bake sale at Meadows Family Park supporting the Colonial Capital Humane Society. Volunteers are needed to provide lemonade, baked goods and/or to help work the stand on Sunday, Oct, 16.
For more details and to join this project: Please call Georgiana Bowman Bircher at (252) 671-9506 to provide lemonade, baked goods, or to volunteer to work the stand.
This project is sponsored by the Twin Rivers Carolina Club
County: Cumberland
City: Fayetteville
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Service beneficiary: Presentation for the local community on fire safety
Project description: Volunteers are sponsoring a fire education day at a local mall. Topics include fire safety, informing children of fire hazards and how to protect and be safe during a fire.
For more details: Contact Martin Denning ’79 at kimdenning1227@yahoo.com.
County: Durham
City: Durham
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 and Sunday, Oct. 9 | 2 – 6 p.m.
Service beneficiary: Diaper Bank of NC
Project description: Kidcycle is our largest fundraiser for the Diaper Bank of NC. It is a seasonal consignment sale and 100% of the proceeds benefit the work of DBNC. Volunteers will be checking out shoppers and cashiers. The event will last a week long and we need about six volunteers each day, so there are plenty of volunteer opportunities.
For more details and to join this project: Contact Diaper Bank of NC at Info@ncdiaperbank.org to sign up or get more information.
County: Durham
City: Durham
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 | 9 a.m. – noon
Service beneficiary: SEEDS in partnership with the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation
Project description: Volunteer activities will include cleaning the building, weeding, mulching, making/maintaining garden paths, planting, restoring wood furniture, etc. at DIG (Durham Inner-City Gardeners).
For more details and to join this project: Visit the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation’s Weekend of Purpose Volunteer Sign-Up webpage.
This project is sponsored by the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation, in memory of Jamie Kirk Hahn ’06
County: Durham
City: Durham
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 | 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Service beneficiary: Habitat for Humanity of Durham in partnership with the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation
Project description: Volunteers will work on a Habitat House. The work may include crawlspace sealing, wall framing, roofing, siding, interior and exterior trim, painting, cleaning or landscaping.
For more details and to join this project: Visit the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation’s Weekend of Purpose Volunteer Sign-Up webpage.
This project is sponsored by the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation, in memory of Jamie Kirk Hahn ’06
County: Durham
City: Durham
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 | 9 a.m. – noon
Service beneficiary: Local students, educators and refugees
Project description: Volunteers will read books to refugees in the local community. A volunteer will also Skype in from Beijing to read books in three languages during the event.
County: Durham
City: Durham
Date: Sunday, Oct. 16 | 3 – 5 p.m.
Service beneficiary: Durham Big Sweep
Project description: Volunteers will be removing trash, smothering woodland wildflowers and recycling.
For more details and to join this project: Contact Michael Pollock ’04 at michael_pollock@yahoo.com or (919) 544-7397.
County: Durham
City: Durham
Service beneficiary: Homebound individual that cannot afford hired assistance
Project description: Individual volunteers weekly to mow yard, complete household chores, go grocery shopping and do chores for a homebound person that needs assistance.
To get involved with a similar project: Visit A Helping Hand online to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
County: Durham
City: Durham
Date: Ongoing
Service beneficiary: The local community and local and global partners
Project description: Writing a book on Justice and Crime Prevention coupled with Mental Health Reform.
For more details: Contact Stephanie Grey ’10 at snursegrey@aol.com.
County: Guilford
City: Greensboro
Date: Thursday, Oct. 13 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Service beneficiary: Local assisted living and nursing home facilities
Project description: Volunteers will deliver several cases of MyThreeSons Gourmet pimento cheese products to local assisted living and long term care facilities. If supplies last, they will also deliver to local fire stations.
For more details: Contact Cheryl Barnett ’92 (DDS, ’95 MS) at
cherylbarnett66@gmail.com.
County: Jackson
City: Sylva
Date: Thursday, Oct. 13 | 10 a.m.
Service beneficiary: American Red Cross
Project description: Volunteers will donate blood at a local American Red Cross blood drive.
To get involved with a similar project: To find a blood drive near you or to host a blood drive, visit http://www.redcrossblood.org.
County: Lee
City: Sanford
Date: Thursday, Oct. 13 | 9 – 11 a.m.
Service beneficiary: Christians United Outreach Center
Project description: C-Step students (students who are transferring to Carolina after two years at Central Carolina CC) will be packing food into backpacks for Backpack Pals, a local program which sends food home over the weekend to families that need it.
County: Lenoir
City: Kinston
Date: Saturday, Oct. 15 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Service beneficiary: Young Women of Promise
Project description: Members of the Kinston High School Class of 1976 will hold an inter-generational social with seniors in the Kinston High School Class of 2017 as part of their 40-year high school reunion. “Let Them See What They Can Be” will allow dialogue and encouragement to the aspiring college students who will graduate high school in June 2017.
For more details and to join this project: Contact Theresa Williams ’80 at (252) 295-8476.
County: McDowell
City: Marion
Date: Monday, Oct. 10
Service beneficiary: Grace Community Church
Project description: Dover Insulation employees will participate in clearing gutters, a fallen tree, and gutters at a park/green space that is utilized by the community (but one which is maintained by the adjoining church). We will perform maintenance for the church as needed on this day.
For more details and to join this project: Contact Laura Dover ’92 at lauradd@doverinsulation.com.
County: Mecklenburg
City: Charlotte
Date: Friday, Oct. 16 | 3 – 7 p.m.
Service beneficiary: Men’s Shelter of Charlotte
Project description: Volunteers will prepare and serve dinner to the homeless residents of the Men’s Shelter of Charlotte.
For more details and to join this project: Contact Malinda Cobb ’92 at tylersuncmom@bellsouth.net.
County: Mecklenburg
City: Charlotte
Date: Saturday, Oct. 15 | 9:30 a.m. – noon
Service beneficiary: Samaritan’s Feet
Project description: Volunteers will be processing shoes in the Samaritan’s Feet warehouse. We are also asking our volunteers to donate $10.00 per person or bring a new pair of tennis shoes with them to donate to help us in our efforts to provide shoes around the world.
For more details and to join this project: Visit the Charlotte Carolina Club website to fill out a waiver and contact Suzanne Cowden ’85 at s.cowden@hotmail.com.
This project is sponsored by the Charlotte Carolina Club
County: Montgomery
Cities: Biscoe, Star
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 | 10 a.m.
Service beneficiary: Local police and fire departments
Project description: Volunteers will bring cookies to local police and firefighters.
County: Orange
City: Chapel Hill
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 to Friday, Oct. 21
Service beneficiary: Food Bank of Central & Southeastern NC
Project description: The UNC Employee Forum’s Community Service Committee is hosting a campus-wide food drive, kicking off during the Oct. 8 Employee Appreciation Football Game. Bins will be placed in various departments/offices throughout campus during the drive.
All alumni and friends of the University are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the George Watts Hill Alumni center located near the corner of Stadium Dr. and Ridge Rd. See map for detailed directions. A bin will be located in the lobby of the building Oct. 8-21.
For more details about this project: Visit unc.edu/food4alldrive or contact Katie Musgrove ’15 at kmusgrov@email.unc.edu.
This project is sponsored by the UNC Employee Forum’s Community Service Committee
County: Orange
City: Chapel Hill
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 | 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Service beneficiary: Habitat for Humanity of Orange County
Project description: Come swing a hammer with Habitat! Join us as we frame walls in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill. All volunteers will be creating affordable housing for local families in Orange County. No experience is required.
For more details and to join this project: Create an account and register for the event at http://communityvolunteers.orangehabitat.volunteerhub.com. For more information, contact Christine Abernathy at cabernathy@orangehabitat.org.
County: Orange
City: Chapel Hill
Date: Monday, Oct. 10
Service beneficiary: Inter-Faith Council Food Pantry
Project description: Volunteers will drop off food donations at the IFC food pantry.
To get involved with a similar project: Visit the Inter-Faith Council online to learn more about donations and volunteer opportunities.
County: Orange
City: Chapel Hill
Date: Thursday, Oct. 13
Service beneficiary: Local police and fire departments
Project description: Volunteers will be delivering several cases of homemade pimento cheese to Chapel Hill fire and police departments.
County: Orange
City: Chapel Hill
Date: Saturday, Oct. 15 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Service beneficiary: United Solar Initiative (USI)
Project description: We are looking for volunteers for the Lug-a-Jug event at Southern Community Park. Volunteers will help set up the event in the morning and clean up the event in the afternoon. We will also need volunteers to help direct and encourage participants along the course.
For more details and to join this project: To learn more about the event, check out this video. To register a team or donate to the cause, visit the USI website. To volunteer, please contact Charlie Egan ’16 at cegan@unitedsolarinitiative.org.
County: Orange
City: Chapel Hill
Date: Saturday, Oct. 15 | 11 a.m.
Service beneficiary: UNC School of Nursing Mentor Program Kickoff
Project description: UNC School of Nursing alumni will be volunteering their time to be mentors to current nursing students. The Mentor Program Kickoff will include an orientation and “speed matching” with students.
For more details about this project: Contact Katisha Paige ’98 at Katisha_Paige@unc.edu.
This project is sponsored by the UNC School of Nursing Alumni Association
County: Orange
City: Chapel Hill
Date: Sunday, Oct. 16
Service beneficiary: North Carolina Botanical Garden
Project description: Volunteers will be helping to advocate composting to the community during an event at the North Carolina Botanical Garden.
County: Orange
City: Chapel Hill and Mebane
Date: Ongoing
Service beneficiary: Paws4Ever and PORCH
Project description: We will be collecting animal/pet food and human food to be delivered to Paws4Ever shelter and PORCH.
For more details and to join this project: Contact Emma Dehne at emma_dehne@med.unc.edu.
County: New Hanover
City: Wilmington
Date: Saturday, Oct. 15
Service beneficiary: Local food pantries
Project description: The Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach Carolina Club will be hosting a food drive during their UNC vs. Miami game watch event. All who bring at least five non-perishable items will receive a raffle ticket for Carolina swag.
For more details and to join this project: Visit the Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach Carolina Club website.
This project is sponsored by the Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach Carolina Club
County: Pitt
City: Greenville
Date: Saturday, Oct. 15 | 1 p.m.
Service beneficiary: Ronald McDonald House of Eastern North Carolina
Project description: Volunteers will help build luminary kits for the Ronald McDonald House’s annual fundraiser.
For more details and to join this project: Contact Kendra Paiz ’99 at kendrawindley@gmail.com.
This project is sponsored by the Eastern N.C. Carolina Club
County: Randolph
City: Randleman
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 – Sunday, Oct. 16 | 11 a.m. – noon
Service beneficiary: Local residents
Project description: Children will ready to the elderly, homebound and local individuals in need daily throughout the week.
County: Rowan
City: Salisbury
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 – Sunday, Oct. 16
Service beneficiary: Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary
Project description: Volunteers will collect, sort and sell aluminum cans throughout the week and will donate the total money earned to the Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary, a no-kill animal sanctuary that provides all needed veterinary care for homeless dogs and cats and helps animals find lifetime homes through adoption services.
For more details and to join this project: To help, contact Lora Owen ’94 at Lowen@carolina.rr.com.
County: Transylvania
City: Brevard
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 | 2 p.m.
Service beneficiary: UNICEF
Project description: Volunteers will hold a bake sale in the community to raise funds for UNICEF.
County: Vance (also Granville, Wake)
City: Henderson (also Oxford, Raleigh)
Date: Sunday, Oct. 9 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Service beneficiary: Local police and firemen
Project description: Volunteers, including Aubrey Thompson’s 10th grade class, will bake and deliver goodies to local police and fire stations.
For more details and to join this project: Contact project leaders Alicia Blankenship ’12 and Aubrey Thompson at (919) 482-6159.
County: Wake
City: Cary
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 – Sunday, Oct. 16
Service beneficiary: The Diaper Train
Project description: Volunteers will collect diapers, wipes and children’s books for the Diaper Train, which provides diapers for families in Wake County who cannot afford them. The Diaper Train serves about 1,000 babies a month. Mothers should not have to choose between food and diapers for their babies.
For more details and to join this project: Contact Laurie Hayes from Cary High School at (919) 460-3549 (school) or (919) 418-0602 (mobile).
County: Wake
City: Cary
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 | 9 a.m.
Service beneficiary: Town of Cary and Town of Apex
Project description: We will be cleaning up litter at Lake Pine in Cary, N.C.
For more details: Contact Caryn Reid ’92 at reidjc@mindspring.com.
County: Wake
City: Cary
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 | 9:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Service beneficiary: “Cary It Green” project, DIY Home Energy Assessment & Efficient Lighting
Project description: Volunteers from the “Cary It Green” project will host classes at the Cary Arts Center on energy efficient lighting and the new lighting label, how to conduct a DIY home energy assessment of your home, and how to on save energy costs. Light snacks will be provided, and all attendees will receive two LED lightbulbs.
For more details and to attend these classes: Contact Angela Jankowsky ’07 (MEd) at (919) 412-3129.
County: Wake
City: Holly Springs
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 12 | 5 – 8 p.m.
Service beneficiary: Holly Springs Fire Department
Project description: Volunteers will provide dinner and a note of thanks for the Holly Springs Fire Department.
For more details and to join this project: Contact Kelly Anderson Yaeger ’95 at kmaunc@aol.com.
County: Wake
City: Holly Springs
Date: Saturday, Oct. 15 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Service beneficiary: Urban Ministries of Durham
Project description: Volunteers will be putting together hygiene packages, soliciting donations of gently used men’s clothing and new underwear for men, women, and children.
For more details and to join this project: Contact Susan Tyler ’16 (MAC) at susanntyler@gmail.com.
County: Wake
City: Raleigh
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 | 8 a.m. – noon
Service beneficiary: Burkett Farm in partnership with the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation
Project description: Activities may include digging sweet potatoes, harvesting and washing produce, weeding and mulching. All volunteers will sign a waiver upon arrival. Snacks will be provided, and you are encouraged to bring your own water bottle.
For more details and to join this project: Visit the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation’s Weekend of Purpose Volunteer Sign-Up webpage.
This project is sponsored by the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation, in memory of Jamie Kirk Hahn ’06
County: Wake
City: Raleigh
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 | 8 a.m. – noon
Service beneficiary: Interfaith Food Shuttle in partnership with the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation
Project description: Volunteers will help with gardening tasks at the Camden Street Learning Garden. The Garden will prepare to flip for the fall season. All volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes.
For more details and to join this project: Visit the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation’s Weekend of Purpose Volunteer Sign-Up webpage.
This project is sponsored by the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation, in memory of Jamie Kirk Hahn ’06
County: Wake
City: Raleigh
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 | 8 a.m. – noon
Service beneficiary: Interfaith Food Shuttle in partnership with the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation
Project description: Volunteers will help with setting up, handing out and cleaning up food at the Martin Street Mobile Market. All volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes.
For more details and to join this project: Visit the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation’s Weekend of Purpose Volunteer Sign-Up webpage.
This project is sponsored by the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation, in memory of Jamie Kirk Hahn ’06
County: Wake
City: Raleigh
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 | 9 a.m. – noon
Service beneficiary: Salvation Army of Wake County in partnership with the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation
Project description: Volunteers will help set up the Christmas Warehouse/Toy Shop. Volunteer activities may include putting up boxes for angel families, decorating windows or other tasks.
For more details and to join this project: Visit the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation’s Weekend of Purpose Volunteer Sign-Up webpage.
This project is sponsored by the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation, in memory of Jamie Kirk Hahn ’06
County: Wake
City: Raleigh
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 | 9 a.m. – noon
Service beneficiary: Interfaith Food Shuttle in partnership with the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation
Project description: Volunteers will help with general farm work including weeding and harvesting at the Tryon Road Teaching Farm. All volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes.
For more details and to join this project: Visit the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation’s Weekend of Purpose Volunteer Sign-Up webpage.
This project is sponsored by the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation, in memory of Jamie Kirk Hahn ’06
County: Wake
City: Raleigh
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Service beneficiary: Method Child Development Center in partnership with the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation
Project description: Volunteer activities include spreading mulch, pressure washing play structures, cleaning out the garden beds, fixing a garden fence, painting old tires to become planters on our main playground and washing/fixing outdoor toys.
For more details and to join this project: Visit the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation’s Weekend of Purpose Volunteer Sign-Up webpage.
This project is sponsored by the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation, in memory of Jamie Kirk Hahn ’06
County: Wake
City: Raleigh
Date: Thursday, Oct. 13 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Service beneficiary: BackPack Buddies
Project description: Volunteers will collect and deliver food for local children through the area Backpack Buddies program.
To get involved with a similar project: Visit the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle’s BackPack Buddies webpage to learn about hosting a food drive.
County: Wake
City: Wake Forest
Date: Sunday, Oct. 9 | 9:30 a.m. – noon
Service beneficiary: Purr Partners
Project description: Join us for a 5K and one mile fun run/walk benefiting Purr Partners. Volunteers are also needed to help collect donations of cat/kitten items and to assist event coordinators.
For more details and to join this project: To volunteer, contact Hoa Diaz ’91 at msd28405@aim.com. To register for the 5K or for more information, visit the Purr Partners event page.
